80 FR 49892 - Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 Airplanes; Flight Envelope Protection, High-Speed Limiting

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 159 (August 18, 2015)

Page Range		49892-49893
FR Document		2015-20299

These special conditions are issued for the Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes. 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2002; Special Conditions No. 25-593-SC]

Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-
2A13 Airplanes; Flight Envelope Protection, High-Speed Limiting

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Bombardier Inc.
Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes. 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: This action is effective on Bombardier Inc. on August 18, 2015.
We must receive your comments by October 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015-2002
using any of the following methods:
Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal
information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the
docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all
comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the
individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an
association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act
Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Jacobsen, FAA, Airplane and Flight
Crew Interface, 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: The FAA has determined that notice of, and
opportunity for prior public comment on, these special conditions is
impracticable because these procedures would significantly delay
issuance of the design approval and thus delivery of the affected
airplanes.
In addition, the substance of these special conditions has been
subject to the public-comment process in several prior instances with
no substantive comments received. The FAA therefore finds that good
cause exists for making these special conditions effective upon
publication in the Federal Register.

Comments Invited

We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by
sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data.
We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for
comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments
we receive.

Background

On May 30, 2012, Bombardier Aerospace Inc. applied for a type
certificate for their new Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes.
These airplanes are derivatives of the Model BD-700 series airplanes.
These two models are marketed as the Bombardier Global 7000 and Global
8000, respectively. These are ultra-long-range, executive-interior
business jets, with a maximum certified passenger capacity of 19.
The Global 7000 and Global 8000 airplanes will be assembled without
a completed interior in Toronto, Ontario, and flight tested at the
Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita, Kansas. Like the existing BD-
700 airplanes, Global 7000 and Global 8000 custom passenger interiors
and airplane delivery will be provided from Montreal, Quebec, via
supplemental type certificate.
The Global 7000 and Global 8000 share an identical supplier base
and significant design-element commonality, the highlights of which
are:

Two GE Passport^TM 20 aft-mounted engines
New high-speed transonic wing
Fly-by-wire control system with side-stick controls
Pro Line Fusion[supreg] avionics suite

Both the Model BD-700-2A12 and -2A13 airplanes have a wingspan of
104.1 feet, a height of 26.7 feet, a maximum operating altitude of
51,000 feet, a maximum operating speed of 340 knots, and a maximum
fuselage diameter of 8.84 feet. The BD-700-2A12 is 111.9 feet long,
with a maximum take-off weight of 106,250 pounds; and the -2A13 is
102.9 feet in length at 104,800 pounds.
The longitudinal control-law design of both airplane designs
incorporate a high-speed protection system in the normal mode; this
would prevent the pilot from inadvertently or intentionally exceeding a
speed approximately equivalent to VFC or attaining
VDF. Current Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 25 sections do not relate to a high-speed limiter that might
preclude or modify flying-qualities assessments in the high-speed
region.

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Type Certification Basis

Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.17, Bombardier Inc. must show
that the Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes meet 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 Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13
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 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 Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes 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; and 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 Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes will
incorporate the following novel or unusual design feature:
An electronic flight-control system that contains fly-by-wire
control laws, including envelope protections, for high-speed protection
functions. Current part 25 requirements do not contain appropriate
standards for high-speed protection systems.

Discussion

Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes are equipped with a
high-speed protection system, which, when the system detects airspeed
exceeding a small tolerance above VMO/MMO,
employs a high-speed limiter to automatically deploy multifunction
spoilers (MFS) as speed brakes. The MFS retract automatically when the
system detects that airspeed is sufficiently reduced.
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.

Applicability

As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the
Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes. Should
Bombardier Inc. apply at a later date for a change to the type
certificate to include another model incorporating the same 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 Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes. It is not a
rule of general applicability.
The substance of these special conditions has been subjected to the
notice and comment period in several prior instances and has been
derived without substantive change from those previously issued. It is
unlikely that prior public comment would result in a significant change
from the substance contained herein. Therefore, because a delay would
significantly affect the certification of the airplane, the FAA has
determined that prior public notice and comment are unnecessary and
impracticable, and good cause exists for adopting these special
conditions upon publication in the Federal Register. The FAA is
requesting comments to allow interested persons to submit views that
may not have been submitted in response to the prior opportunities for
comment described above.

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 Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-
700-2A13 airplanes. The requirements of Sec. 25.253 (high-speed
characteristics), and its related policy, are applicable to the Model
BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 airplanes, and are not affected by these
special conditions.
In addition to Sec. 25.143, the following requirement applies:
Operation of the high-speed limiter during all routine and descent
procedure flight must not impede normal attainment of speeds up to
high-speed warning.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 7, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-20299 Filed 8-17-15; 8:45 am]
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Type Certification Basis Administrator considers necessary to Operation of the high-speed limiter
Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.17, establish a level of safety equivalent to during all routine and descent
Bombardier Inc. must show that the that established by the existing procedure flight must not impede
Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– airworthiness standards. normal attainment of speeds up to high-
2A13 airplanes meet the applicable speed warning.
Applicability
provisions of part 25 as amended by Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
Amendments 25–1 through 25–129. As discussed above, these special 7, 2015.
If the Administrator finds that the conditions are applicable to the Michael Kaszycki,
applicable airworthiness regulations Bombardier Model BD–700–2A12 and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain BD–700–2A13 airplanes. Should Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
adequate or appropriate safety standards Bombardier Inc. apply at a later date for
[FR Doc. 2015–20299 Filed 8–17–15; 8:45 am]
for the Model BD–700–2A12 and BD– a change to the type certificate to
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700–2A13 airplanes because of a novel include another model incorporating the
or unusual design feature, special same novel or unusual design feature,
conditions are prescribed under the these special conditions would apply to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
provisions of § 21.16. that model as well.
Special conditions are initially Conclusion Federal Aviation Administration
applicable to the model for which they
are issued. Should the type certificate This action affects only certain novel 14 CFR Part 25
for that model be amended later to or unusual design features on
Bombardier Model BD–700–2A12 and [Docket No. FAA–2015–0311; Special
include any other model that
BD–700–2A13 airplanes. It is not a rule Conditions No. 25–592–SC]
incorporates the same novel or unusual
design feature, these special conditions of general applicability. Special Conditions: Gulfstream
would also apply to the other model The substance of these special Aerospace Corporation Model GVII–
under § 21.101. conditions has been subjected to the G500 Airplanes; Electronic Flight
In addition to the applicable notice and comment period in several Control System: Control Surface
airworthiness regulations and special prior instances and has been derived Position Awareness
conditions, the Model BD–700–2A12 without substantive change from those
and BD–700–2A13 airplanes must previously issued. It is unlikely that AGENCY: Federal Aviation
comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust- prior public comment would result in a Administration (FAA), DOT.
emission requirements of 14 CFR part significant change from the substance ACTION: Final special conditions, request
34, and the noise-certification contained herein. Therefore, because a for comments.
requirements of 14 CFR part 36; and the delay would significantly affect the
FAA must issue a finding of regulatory certification of the airplane, the FAA SUMMARY: These special conditions are
adequacy under § 611 of Public Law 92– has determined that prior public notice issued for Gulfstream Model GVII–G500
574, the ‘‘Noise Control Act of 1972.’’ and comment are unnecessary and airplanes. These airplanes have a novel
The FAA issues special conditions, as impracticable, and good cause exists for or unusual design feature associated
defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance adopting these special conditions upon with control-surface awareness
with § 11.38, and they become part of publication in the Federal Register. The provided by the electronic flight-control
the type-certification basis under FAA is requesting comments to allow system. The applicable airworthiness
§ 21.17(a)(2). interested persons to submit views that regulations do not contain adequate or
Novel or Unusual Design Features may not have been submitted in appropriate safety standards for this
response to the prior opportunities for design feature. These special conditions
The Bombardier Model BD–700–2A12 comment described above. contain the additional safety standards
and BD–700–2A13 airplanes will that the Administrator considers
incorporate the following novel or List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 necessary to establish a level of safety
unusual design feature: Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting equivalent to that established by the
An electronic flight-control system and recordkeeping requirements. existing airworthiness standards.
that contains fly-by-wire control laws,
The authority citation for these DATES: This action is effective on
including envelope protections, for
special conditions is as follows: Gulfstream on August 18, 2015. We
high-speed protection functions.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, must receive your comments by October
Current part 25 requirements do not
44702, 44704. 2, 2015.
contain appropriate standards for high-
speed protection systems. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
The Special Conditions by docket number FAA–2015–0311
Discussion Accordingly, pursuant to the using any of the following methods:
Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– authority delegated to me by the • Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to
2A13 airplanes are equipped with a Administrator, the following special http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow
high-speed protection system, which, conditions are issued as part of the type the online instructions for sending your
when the system detects airspeed certification basis for Bombardier Model comments electronically.
exceeding a small tolerance above VMO/ BD–700–2A12 and BD–700–2A13 • Mail: Send comments to Docket
MMO, employs a high-speed limiter to airplanes. The requirements of § 25.253 Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of
(high-speed characteristics), and its Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey
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automatically deploy multifunction
spoilers (MFS) as speed brakes. The related policy, are applicable to the Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
MFS retract automatically when the Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
system detects that airspeed is 2A13 airplanes, and are not affected by 20590–0001.
sufficiently reduced. these special conditions. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
These special conditions contain the In addition to § 25.143, the following comments to Docket Operations in
additional safety standards that the requirement applies: Room W12–140 of the West Building

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final special conditions; request for comments.
Dates		This action is effective on Bombardier Inc. on August 18, 2015. We must receive your comments by October 2, 2015.
Contact		Joe Jacobsen, FAA, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2011; facsimile 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		80 FR 49892
CFR Associated		Aircraft; Aviation Safety and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

80 FR 49892 - Special Conditions: Bombardier Inc. Model BD-700-2A12 and BD-700-2A13 Airplanes; Flight Envelope Protection, High-Speed Limiting

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