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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.

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.

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 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 Universal Avionics to add a new digital systems architecture to specific airplanes. This change involves allowing more connections and access from external network sources like operator networks and the internet to the airplane's electronic systems, which were previously isolated. These conditions are necessary because current airworthiness standards do not address the security risks posed by this increased connectivity, such as potential unauthorized access and cyber threats. The special conditions outline safety measures to ensure that these risks are managed, maintain the safety of the aircraft, and apply only to the specific airplane models affected by these changes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Safran Electric & Power S.A. Model ENGINeUS 100A1 electric engines, which will serve as the primary propulsion systems in aircraft. These engines use novel electrical technology instead of traditional fuel-burning systems, necessitating the creation of new safety standards. The special conditions outline specific requirements for the engine's design, safety assessments, and operational capabilities to ensure equivalent safety levels to conventional engines. The document responds to public comments and incorporates changes based on feedback from various stakeholders, such as Airbus and Ampaire, emphasizing the safe integration of these electric engines in aviation.

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 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.