Special Conditions: Bombardier Aerospace Incorporated, Models BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 Series Airplanes; Electronic Flight-Control System (EFCS): Pitch-and Roll-Limiting Functions, 36470-36471 [2015-15545]

Download as PDF 36470 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 122 / Thursday, June 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES flightcrew can turn the therapeutic oxygen system on and off from the flight deck to allow use at any point during the flight, and to preserve a sufficient remaining oxygen reserve, in the event therapeutic oxygen is used for medical purposes, to accommodate the passengers in the event of an emergency oxygen situation. The gaseous passenger oxygen system will be modified to accommodate additional supply cylinders and several therapeutic oxygen outlets located throughout the cabin. Each therapeutic outlet will provide a constant flow of oxygen at either 2 or 4 liters per minute. The flightcrew will be able to control the flow of therapeutic oxygen at any time during flight. Therapeutic oxygen systems previously have been certified, and were generally considered an extension of the passenger oxygen system for the purpose of defining the applicable regulations. As a result, the applicable regulations included those that applied to oxygen systems in general, or supplemental oxygen systems. Discussion No specific regulations address the design and installation of oxygen systems used specifically for therapeutic applications. Existing requirements, such as §§ 25.1309, 25.1441(b) and (c), 25.1451, and 24.1453, in the Boeing Model 747–8 series airplanes certification basis applicable to this STC project, provide some design standards appropriate for oxygen system installations. However, additional design standards for systems supplementing the existing oxygen system are needed to complement the existing applicable requirements. The addition of equipment involved in this installation, and the unsafe conditions that can exist when the oxygen content of an enclosed area becomes too high because of system leaks, malfunction, or damage from external sources, make it necessary to ensure that adequate safety standards are applied to the design and installation of the oxygen system in Boeing Model 747–8 series airplanes. These potential hazards also necessitate development and application of appropriate additional design and installation standards. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Discussion of Comments Notice of proposed special conditions No. 25–15–05–SC for the L–3 VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:54 Jun 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 Communications modifications to the Boeing Model 747–8 series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2015 (80 FR 24225). No comments were received, and the special conditions are adopted as proposed. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to Boeing Model 747–8 series airplanes. Should L–3 Communications apply at a later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. A20WE to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. Under standard practice, the effective date of final special conditions would be 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register; however, as the certification date for the L–3 Communications modifications to Boeing Model 747–8 series airplanes is imminent, the FAA finds that good cause exists to make these special conditions effective upon publication. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on one model series of airplanes. It is not a rule of general applicability, and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for approval of these features on the airplane. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the type certification basis for Boeing Model 747–8 series airplanes as modified by L– 3 Communications Integrated Systems. The distribution system for the therapeutic-oxygen system must be designed and installed as follows: When oxygen is supplied to passengers for both supplemental and therapeutic purposes, the distribution system must be designed for either— 1. A source of supplemental supply for protection from hypoxia following a loss of cabin pressure, and a separate source for therapeutic purposes, or 2. A common source of supply, with means to separately reserve the PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 minimum supply required by the passengers for supplemental use following a loss of cabin pressure. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015–15546 Filed 6–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA–2015–0426; Special Conditions No. 25–576–SC] Special Conditions: Bombardier Aerospace Incorporated, Models BD– 500–1A10 and BD–500–1A11 Series Airplanes; Electronic Flight-Control System (EFCS): Pitch-and RollLimiting Functions Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions. AGENCY: These special conditions are issued for the Bombardier Aerospace Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–500– 1A11 series airplanes. These airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with a fly-by-wire EFCS that limits pitch- and roll-limiting functions to prevent the airplane from attaining certain pitch attitudes and roll angles. This system generates the actual surface commands that provide for stability augmentation and flight control for all three airplane axes (longitudinal, lateral, and directional). The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: Effective July 27, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Jacobsen, FAA, Standardization Branch, ANM–111 Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2011; facsimile 425–227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background On December 10, 2009, Bombardier Aerospace applied for a type certificate for their new Model BD–500–1A10 and E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM 25JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 122 / Thursday, June 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES BD–500–1A11 series airplanes (hereafter collectively referred to as ‘‘CSeries’’). Bombardier later applied for, and was granted, an extension of time for the type certificate, which changed the effective application date to December 31, 2011. The CSeries airplanes are swept-wing monoplanes with an aluminum alloy fuselage, sized for 5abreast seating. Passenger capacity is 110 for the Model BD–500–1A10 and 125 for the Model BD–500–1A11. The airplanes are powered by two underwing Pratt and Whitney PW1524G ultra-high bypass, geared, turbofan engines. Maximum takeoff weight is 131,000 pounds for the Model BD–500– 1A10 and 144,000 pounds for the Model BD–500–1A11. The CSeries airplanes will have a fly-by-wire EFCS. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.17, Bombardier Aerospace must show that the CSeries airplane meets the applicable provisions of part 25, as amended by Amendments 25–1 through 25–129. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Bombardier CSeries airplanes because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of § 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would also apply to the other model under § 21.101. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Bombardier CSeries airplane must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noisecertification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. The FAA must issue a finding of regulatory adequacy under § 611 of Public Law 92–574, the ‘‘Noise Control Act of 1972.’’ The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with § 11.38, and they become part of the type-certification basis under § 21.17(a)(2). Novel or Unusual Design Features The Bombardier CSeries airplane will incorporate the following novel or unusual design feature: Fly-by-wire EFCS that will limit pitch and roll VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:54 Jun 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 functions to prevent the airplane from attaining certain pitch attitudes and roll angles greater than plus or minus 65 degrees, and positive spiral stability introduced for roll angles greater than 30 degrees at speeds below VMO/MMO. This system generates the actual surface commands that provide for stability augmentation and flight control for all three airplane axes (longitudinal, lateral, and directional). Discussion Part 25 does not specifically relate to flight characteristics associated with fixed attitude limits. Bombardier proposes to implement on the CSeries airplanes pitch and roll attitude-limiting functions via the EFCS normal mode. This will prevent the airplane from attaining certain pitch attitudes and roll angles greater than plus or minus 65 degrees. In addition, positive spiral stability, introduced for roll angles greater than 30 degrees at speeds below VMO/MMO, and spiral stability characteristics, must not require excessive pilot strength to achieve bank angles up to the bank-angle limit. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Discussion of Comments Notice of proposed special conditions no. 25–15–02–SC for the Bombardier Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–500– 1A11 series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on February 27, 2015 (80 FR 10632). No substantive comments were received, and the special conditions are adopted as proposed. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Bombardier CSeries airplane. Should Bombardier Aerospace apply later for a change to the type certificate to include another model incorporating the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on Bombardier CSeries airplanes. It is not a rule of general applicability. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 36471 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the typecertification basis for the Bombardier CSeries airplanes. In addition to § 25.143, the following requirements apply to the EFCS pitchand roll-limiting functions: 1. The pitch-limiting function must not impede normal maneuvering for pitch angles up to the maximum required for normal maneuvering, including a normal, all-enginesoperating takeoff, plus a suitable margin to allow for satisfactory speed control. 2. The pitch- and roll-limiting functions must not restrict or prevent attaining pitch attitudes necessary for emergency maneuvering, or roll angles up to 65 degrees. Spiral stability, which is introduced above 30 degrees roll angle, must not require excessive pilot strength to achieve these roll angles. Other protections, which further limit the roll capability under certain extreme angle-of-attack, attitude, or high-speed conditions, are acceptable, as long as they allow at least 45 degrees of roll capability. 3. A lower limit of roll is acceptable beyond the overspeed warning if it is possible to recover the airplane to the normal flight envelope without undue difficulty or delay. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015–15545 Filed 6–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0426; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–231–AD; Amendment 39–18186; AD 2015–12–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Correction In rule document 2015–14703 beginning on page 34827 in the issue of Thursday, June 18, 2015 make the following correction: 1. On page 34827, in the second column, in the SUMMARY section, in E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM 25JNR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0426; Special Conditions No. 25-576-SC]


Special Conditions: Bombardier Aerospace Incorporated, Models BD-
500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 Series Airplanes; Electronic Flight-Control 
System (EFCS): Pitch-and Roll-Limiting Functions

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final special conditions.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Bombardier 
Aerospace Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 series airplanes. These 
airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with a 
fly-by-wire EFCS that limits pitch- and roll-limiting functions to 
prevent the airplane from attaining certain pitch attitudes and roll 
angles. This system generates the actual surface commands that provide 
for stability augmentation and flight control for all three airplane 
axes (longitudinal, lateral, and directional). The applicable 
airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety 
standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the 
additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary 
to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the 
existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: Effective July 27, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Jacobsen, FAA, Standardization 
Branch, ANM-111 Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 
425-227-2011; facsimile 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On December 10, 2009, Bombardier Aerospace applied for a type 
certificate for their new Model BD-500-1A10 and

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BD-500-1A11 series airplanes (hereafter collectively referred to as 
``CSeries''). Bombardier later applied for, and was granted, an 
extension of time for the type certificate, which changed the effective 
application date to December 31, 2011. The CSeries airplanes are swept-
wing monoplanes with an aluminum alloy fuselage, sized for 5-abreast 
seating. Passenger capacity is 110 for the Model BD-500-1A10 and 125 
for the Model BD-500-1A11. The airplanes are powered by two underwing 
Pratt and Whitney PW1524G ultra-high bypass, geared, turbofan engines. 
Maximum takeoff weight is 131,000 pounds for the Model BD-500-1A10 and 
144,000 pounds for the Model BD-500-1A11. The CSeries airplanes will 
have a fly-by-wire EFCS.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 
CFR) 21.17, Bombardier Aerospace must show that the CSeries airplane 
meets the applicable provisions of part 25, as amended by Amendments 
25-1 through 25-129.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness 
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or 
appropriate safety standards for the Bombardier CSeries airplanes 
because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are 
prescribed under the provisions of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which 
they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended 
later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar 
novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would also 
apply to the other model under Sec.  21.101.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special 
conditions, the Bombardier CSeries airplane must comply with the fuel-
vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the 
noise-certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. The FAA must issue 
a finding of regulatory adequacy under Sec.  611 of Public Law 92-574, 
the ``Noise Control Act of 1972.''
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in 
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type-
certification basis under Sec.  21.17(a)(2).

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The Bombardier CSeries airplane will incorporate the following 
novel or unusual design feature: Fly-by-wire EFCS that will limit pitch 
and roll functions to prevent the airplane from attaining certain pitch 
attitudes and roll angles greater than plus or minus 65 degrees, and 
positive spiral stability introduced for roll angles greater than 30 
degrees at speeds below VMO/MMO. This system 
generates the actual surface commands that provide for stability 
augmentation and flight control for all three airplane axes 
(longitudinal, lateral, and directional).

Discussion

    Part 25 does not specifically relate to flight characteristics 
associated with fixed attitude limits. Bombardier proposes to implement 
on the CSeries airplanes pitch and roll attitude-limiting functions via 
the EFCS normal mode. This will prevent the airplane from attaining 
certain pitch attitudes and roll angles greater than plus or minus 65 
degrees. In addition, positive spiral stability, introduced for roll 
angles greater than 30 degrees at speeds below VMO/
MMO, and spiral stability characteristics, must not require 
excessive pilot strength to achieve bank angles up to the bank-angle 
limit.
    These special conditions contain the additional safety standards 
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of 
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness 
standards.

Discussion of Comments

    Notice of proposed special conditions no. 25-15-02-SC for the 
Bombardier Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 series airplanes was 
published in the Federal Register on February 27, 2015 (80 FR 10632). 
No substantive comments were received, and the special conditions are 
adopted as proposed.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the 
Bombardier CSeries airplane. Should Bombardier Aerospace apply later 
for a change to the type certificate to include another model 
incorporating the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, 
these special conditions would apply to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features 
on Bombardier CSeries airplanes. It is not a rule of general 
applicability.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Special Conditions

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of 
the type-certification basis for the Bombardier CSeries airplanes.
    In addition to Sec.  25.143, the following requirements apply to 
the EFCS pitch- and roll-limiting functions:
    1. The pitch-limiting function must not impede normal maneuvering 
for pitch angles up to the maximum required for normal maneuvering, 
including a normal, all-engines-operating takeoff, plus a suitable 
margin to allow for satisfactory speed control.
    2. The pitch- and roll-limiting functions must not restrict or 
prevent attaining pitch attitudes necessary for emergency maneuvering, 
or roll angles up to 65 degrees. Spiral stability, which is introduced 
above 30 degrees roll angle, must not require excessive pilot strength 
to achieve these roll angles. Other protections, which further limit 
the roll capability under certain extreme angle-of-attack, attitude, or 
high-speed conditions, are acceptable, as long as they allow at least 
45 degrees of roll capability.
    3. A lower limit of roll is acceptable beyond the overspeed warning 
if it is possible to recover the airplane to the normal flight envelope 
without undue difficulty or delay.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-15545 Filed 6-24-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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