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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing special conditions for certain Sikorsky helicopters, specifically models S-61A, S-61L, and S-61N, which are being modified by Carson Helicopters, Inc. These modifications involve installing a helicopter hoist with an overload protection device (OLPD), a feature not covered by current safety regulations. The special conditions are designed to ensure the helicopters meet necessary safety standards, addressing a new design that improves safety by preventing the hoist cable from unspooling and posing dangers to the aircraft and crew. The FAA seeks public comments on these proposed changes by April 25, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued special conditions for the Airbus A350-941 airplane, which has been modified to include a Lower Lobe Crew Rest (LLCR) compartment by Aerocon Engineering. These special conditions are necessary because the existing safety regulations do not cover this novel design feature. The LLCR, located under the passenger cabin floor, will be used only during flight, and it must meet additional safety standards set by the FAA to ensure the crew's safety. This includes requirements for evacuation routes, communication systems, smoke detection, and fire safety equipment.

In the document, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes new safety standards for the Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G400 airplane. This model includes a special high-speed protection system, which is not adequately covered by current regulations. As such, the FAA plans to apply special conditions to ensure the aircraft maintains a safe level of operation equivalent to existing standards. These conditions will require specific testing and safety measures to address potential overspeed situations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for Canard Aerospace Corporation's modification of the DeHavilland Model DHC-8-400 series airplane. This modification involves installing a digital systems architecture that increases the airplane's connectivity to external networks, like the internet and wireless devices. The FAA determined that existing safety regulations do not fully address this novel design feature, so additional safety standards are being proposed to secure the airplane's electronic systems from unauthorized access and potential security threats. These conditions aim to ensure that the airplane remains safe and functional despite these new connectivity features.

The FAA has issued special conditions for the Airbus Model A321neo ACF and A321neo XLR airplanes because they feature a unique seat design that current safety standards do not fully address. This design includes a single-occupant oblique seat with an airbag and a 3-point or pretensioner restraint system positioned at a 49-degree angle. The special conditions include new safety standards to ensure a level of safety similar to existing regulations. These conditions were prompted by feedback from Airbus and Boeing and apply immediately, even as the certification date approaches.

The FAA has released special conditions for the certification of BETA Technologies Inc.'s Model H500A electric engines, which use an electric motor for aircraft propulsion. These engines have a unique design that doesn't fit existing safety standards, so new rules outline the safety requirements needed to ensure they are as safe as conventional engines. The rules include criteria for engine components like electrical systems, controls, and protection against overspeed and ingestion, among others. These conditions respond to comments from experts and aim to ensure these novel engines operate safely.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Airbus Helicopters Model EC175B helicopter, which features a new 30-minute all engines operating (AEO) power rating for use in search and rescue missions. This power rating allows hovering at increased power for up to 30 minutes, which current airworthiness regulations do not adequately address. To ensure safety, the FAA requires evaluations of cooling effects, monitoring of power usage via cockpit instruments, and specific power limitations. Comments on these special conditions can be submitted to the FAA by June 2, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued special conditions for Airbus Models A321 neo ACF and A321 neo XLR airplanes due to their unique design, which includes oblique (side-facing) seats potentially equipped with 3-point restraint systems with pretensioners. These seats are installed at angles between 18 and 45 degrees from the aircraft's centerline, raising safety concerns not covered by existing airworthiness standards. The special conditions aim to ensure a safety level equivalent to traditional forward and aft-facing seats by addressing elements like neck and spine protection, pretensioner functioning in different scenarios, and ensuring the system's effectiveness throughout a flight. Airbus S.A.S. must comply with these conditions for type certification of the new aircraft models.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Airbus Model A330-243 airplane, which is being modified by TC Inter-Informatics to include unique oblique side-facing seats with inflatable lapbelts. These conditions address the lack of adequate safety standards in existing regulations for this type of seating. They include criteria for injury protection, body contact, neck and spine protection, and head rotation limits to ensure passenger safety. The FAA invites public comments on these special conditions, which will apply to other models if the same seat configuration is used.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopter, modified by Skyryse, due to a new control input and fly-by-wire system. These conditions add safety standards not covered by existing rules, ensuring the helicopter's safety is in line with current airworthiness standards. The special conditions address the interaction of systems and structures, outlining requirements for both normal operation and system failure scenarios to maintain safety. These conditions apply not just to the R66 model but could also extend to other models if they incorporate similar designs.