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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 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.