81 FR 56475 - Special Conditions: Garmin International, Beechcraft Corporation Model 400A Airplanes; Airplane Electronic-System Security Protection From Unauthorized External Access
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 162 (August 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 162 (August 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-20000 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 162 (Monday, August 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 56475-56477] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20000] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8029; Special Conditions No. 25-634-SC] Special Conditions: Garmin International, Beechcraft Corporation Model 400A Airplanes; Airplane Electronic-System Security Protection From Unauthorized External Access AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Beechcraft Corporation (Beechcraft) Model 400A airplane. This airplane, as modified by Garmin International (Garmin), will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. These airplanes will have a digital-systems network architecture composed of several connected networks that may allow access to or by external computer systems and networks, and may otherwise result in airplane electronic-system security vulnerabilities without appropriate protection. 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 Garmin on August 22, 2016. We must receive your comments by October 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2016-8029 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 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. [[Page 56476]] 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: Varun Khanna, FAA, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1298; 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 airplane. 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 February 13, 2014, Garmin applied for a supplemental type certificate to allow installation of digital-systems network architecture, composed of several connected networks that may allow access to or by external computer systems and networks, in Beechcraft Model 400A airplanes. The Model 400A airplane is a small, twin-engine, transport-category airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of 16,300 lbs and capable of carrying 7 to 9 passengers, plus 2 crew members. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.101, Garmin must show that the Beechcraft Model 400A airplane, as changed, continues to meet the applicable provisions of the regulations listed in Type Certificate No. A16SW, or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA. 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 Beechcraft Model 400A airplane 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 applicant apply for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on the same type certificate to incorporate 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 Beechcraft Model 400A 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 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. 21.101. Novel or Unusual Design Features The Beechcraft Model 400A airplanes will incorporate the following novel or unusual design features: The Garmin G5000, installed in the Beechcraft Model 400A airplane, may add wired and wireless access points to the networks of the Aircraft Control Domain and Airline Information Services Domain. This creates a potential for unauthorized persons to access the Aircraft Control Domain and Airline Information Services Domain, and presents security vulnerabilities related to the introduction of computer viruses and worms, user error, and intentional sabotage of airplane electronic assets (networks, systems, and databases) if not appropriately protected. Discussion The Garmin G5000 allows connection to airplane electronic systems and networks, and access from airplane external sources (e.g., operator networks, wireless devices, Internet connectivity, service-provider satellite communications, electronic flight bags, etc.) to the previously isolated airplane electronic assets. Airplane electronic assets include electronic equipment and systems, instruments, networks, servers, software and electronic components, field-loadable software and hardware applications, and databases. This proposed design may otherwise result in network security vulnerabilities from intentional or unintentional corruption of data and systems required for the safety, operation, and maintenance of the airplane if not appropriately protected. The existing regulations and guidance material did not anticipate this type of system architecture, or external wired and wireless electronic access to airplane electronic systems. Furthermore, regulations, and current system safety-assessment policy and techniques, do not address potential security vulnerabilities that could be caused by unauthorized access to airplane electronic systems and networks. 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 Beechcraft Model 400A airplane. Should Garmin apply at a later date for a supplemental type certificate to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. A16SW to incorporate 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 one model of airplane. It is not a rule of general applicability and affects only the [[Page 56477]] applicant who applied to the FAA for approval of these features on the airplane. 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, which is imminent, 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 Beechcraft Model 400A airplanes modified by Garmin. 1. The applicant must ensure that the airplane electronic systems are protected from access by unauthorized sources external to the airplane, including those possibly caused by maintenance activity. 2. The applicant must ensure that electronic system-security threats are identified and assessed, and that effective electronic system-security protection strategies are implemented to protect the airplane from all adverse impacts on safety, functionality, and continued airworthiness. 3. The applicant must establish appropriate procedures to allow the operator to ensure that continued airworthiness of the airplane is maintained, including all post-type-certification modifications that may have an impact on the approved electronic system-security safeguards. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 11, 2016. Paul Bernado, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-20000 Filed 8-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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• Operation and administrative notice and comment period in several DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
support (operator-information-services prior instances and has been derived
domain); and without substantive change from those Federal Aviation Administration
• Passenger information and previously issued. It is unlikely that
entertainment systems (passenger- prior public comment would result in a 14 CFR Part 25
entertainment domain). significant change from the substance [Docket No. FAA–2016–8029; Special
In addition, this digital systems contained herein. Therefore, the FAA Conditions No. 25–634–SC]
architecture will have the capability to has determined that prior public notice
allow access to or by external network Special Conditions: Garmin
and comment are unnecessary, and good
sources. International, Beechcraft Corporation
cause exists for adopting these special
Discussion Model 400A Airplanes; Airplane
conditions upon publication in the
Electronic-System Security Protection
The Model BD–700–2A12 and BD– Federal Register.
From Unauthorized External Access
700–2A13 airplane digital systems The FAA is requesting comments to
network architecture is different from allow interested persons to submit AGENCY: Federal Aviation
existing production (and retrofitted) views that may not have been submitted Administration (FAA), DOT.
airplanes as it allows new kinds of user in response to the prior opportunities ACTION: Final special conditions; request
access to previously isolated data for comment described above. for comments.
networks connected to systems that
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 SUMMARY: These special conditions are
perform functions required for the safe
issued for the Beechcraft Corporation
operation of the airplane. This proposed
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting (Beechcraft) Model 400A airplane. This
data-network design and integration airplane, as modified by Garmin
may result in security vulnerabilities and recordkeeping requirements.
International (Garmin), will have a
from intentional or unintentional The authority citation for these novel or unusual design feature when
corruption of data and systems critical special conditions is as follows: compared to the state of technology
to the safety and maintenance of the envisioned in the airworthiness
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,
airplane. standards for transport-category
44702, 44704.
The existing regulations and guidance airplanes. These airplanes will have a
material did not anticipate these types The Special Conditions digital-systems network architecture
of system architectures or access to composed of several connected
airplane systems. Furthermore, 14 CFR Accordingly, pursuant to the
networks that may allow access to or by
regulations, and current system safety- authority delegated to me by the
external computer systems and
assessment policy and techniques, do Administrator, the following special
networks, and may otherwise result in
not address potential security conditions are issued as part of the type- airplane electronic-system security
vulnerabilities that could be caused by certification basis for the Bombardier vulnerabilities without appropriate
unauthorized access to airplane data Inc. Model BD–700–2A12 and BD–700– protection. The applicable airworthiness
busses and servers. Therefore, these 2A13 airplanes. regulations do not contain adequate or
special conditions are issued to ensure 1. The applicant must ensure that the appropriate safety standards for this
that the security, integrity, and design provides isolation from, or design feature. These special conditions
availability of airplane systems are not contain the additional safety standards
airplane electronic system security
compromised by certain wired or that the Administrator considers
protection against, access by
wireless electronic connections between necessary to establish a level of safety
airplane data busses and networks. unauthorized sources internal to the
airplane. The design must prevent equivalent to that established by the
These special conditions contain the existing airworthiness standards.
additional safety standards that the inadvertent and malicious changes to,
and all adverse impacts upon, airplane DATES: This action is effective on
Administrator considers necessary to
equipment, systems, networks, or other Garmin on August 22, 2016. We must
establish a level of safety equivalent to
assets required for safe flight and receive your comments by October 6,
that established by the existing
operations. 2016.
airworthiness standards.
2. The applicant must establish ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
Applicability by docket number FAA–2016–8029
appropriate procedures to allow the
As discussed above, these special operator to ensure that continued using any of the following methods:
conditions are applicable to the Model • Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to
airworthiness of the airplane is
BD–700–2A12 and BD–700–2A13 http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow
maintained, including all post type the online instructions for sending your
airplanes. Should Bombardier apply at a
later date for a change to the type certification modifications that may comments electronically.
certificate to include another model have an impact on the approved • Mail: Send comments to Docket
incorporating the same novel or unusual electronic system security safeguards. Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of
design feature, these special conditions Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey
would apply to the other model as well. 11, 2016. Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
Paul Bernado, Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
Conclusion 20590–0001.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
This action affects only certain novel • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
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Directorate Aircraft Certification Service.
or unusual design features on comments to Docket Operations in
[FR Doc. 2016–19994 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am]
Bombardier Model BD–700–2A12 and Room W12–140 of the West Building
BD–700–2A13 airplanes. It is not a rule BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
of general applicability. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
The substance of these special a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
conditions has been subjected to the Friday, except Federal holidays.
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applicant who applied to the FAA for Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Docket: For access to the docket to
approval of these features on the 11, 2016. read background documents or
airplane. Paul Bernado, comments received, go to http://
The substance of these special Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov. Submitted
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. comments may also be inspected during
conditions has been subjected to the
[FR Doc. 2016–20000 Filed 8–19–16; 8:45 am] regular business days between the hours
notice and comment period in several
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Trade and
prior instances and has been derived Commercial Regulations Branch,
without substantive change from those Regulations and Rulings, Office of
previously issued. It is unlikely that Trade, U.S. Customs and Border
prior public comment would result in a DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Protection, 90 K Street NE., 10th Floor,
significant change from the substance SECURITY
Washington, DC Arrangements to
contained herein. Therefore, because a inspect submitted comments should be
Customs and Border Protection
delay would significantly affect the made in advance by calling Mr. Joseph
certification of the airplane, which is DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Clark at (202) 325–0118.
imminent, the FAA has determined that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
prior public notice and comment are 19 CFR Part 165 Kevin M. McCann, Chief, Analytical
unnecessary and impracticable, and Communications Branch, Office of
good cause exists for adopting these [USCBP–2016–0053; CBP Dec. 16–11] Trade, U.S. Customs and Border
special conditions upon publication in Protection, 202–863–6078.
RIN 1515–AE10
the Federal Register. The FAA is SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requesting comments to allow interested Investigation of Claims of Evasion of Public Participation
persons to submit views that may not Antidumping and Countervailing
have been submitted in response to the Duties Interested persons are invited to
prior opportunities for comment participate in this rulemaking by
described above. AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border submitting written data, views, or
Protection, Department of Homeland arguments on all aspects of the interim
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Security; Department of the Treasury. rule. U.S. Customs and Border
ACTION: Interim regulations; solicitation Protection (CBP) also invites comments
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting that relate to the economic,
of comments.
and recordkeeping requirements. environmental, or federalism effects that
The authority citation for these SUMMARY: In accordance with section might result from this interim rule.
special conditions is as follows: 421 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Comments that will provide the most
Enforcement Act of 2015, this rule assistance to CBP in developing these
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, amends the U.S. Customs and Border regulations will reference a specific
44702, 44704. Protection regulations to set forth portion of the interim rule, explain the
The Special Conditions procedures for CBP to investigate claims reason for any recommended change,
of evasion of antidumping and and include data, information, or
Accordingly, pursuant to the countervailing duty orders. authority that support such
authority delegated to me by the DATES: The interim rule is effective recommended change. See ADDRESSES
Administrator, the following special August 22, 2016; comments must be above for information on how to submit
conditions are issued as part of the type received by October 21, 2016. comments.
certification basis for Beechcraft Model ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, Background
400A airplanes modified by Garmin. identified by docket number, by one of On February 24, 2016, President
1. The applicant must ensure that the the following methods: Obama signed into law the Trade
airplane electronic systems are • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act
protected from access by unauthorized www.regulations.gov. Follow the of 2015 (TFTEA), which contains Title
sources external to the airplane, instructions for submitting comments IV-Prevention of Evasion of
including those possibly caused by via docket number USCBP–2016–0053. Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
maintenance activity. • Mail: Trade and Commercial Orders (short title ‘‘Enforce and Protect
Regulations Branch, Regulations and Act of 2015’’ or ‘‘EAPA’’) (Pub. L. 114–
2. The applicant must ensure that Rulings, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs 125, 130 Stat. 122, 155, Feb. 24, 2016)
electronic system-security threats are and Border Protection, 90 K Street NE., (19 U.S.C. 4301 note). The EAPA
identified and assessed, and that 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20229– establishes a formal process for CBP to
effective electronic system-security 1177. investigate allegations of the evasion of
protection strategies are implemented to Instructions: All submissions received AD/CVD orders. Section 421 of the
protect the airplane from all adverse must include the agency name and EAPA requires that regulations be
impacts on safety, functionality, and docket number for this rulemaking. All prescribed as necessary and within 180
continued airworthiness. comments received will be posted days of TFTEA’s enactment to
3. The applicant must establish without change to http:// implement the provisions of the EAPA
appropriate procedures to allow the www.regulations.gov, including any that establish procedures for
operator to ensure that continued personal information provided. For investigating claims of evasion of AD/
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airworthiness of the airplane is detailed instructions on submitting CVD orders.
maintained, including all post-type- comments and additional information
on the rulemaking process, see the Antidumping and Countervailing Duty
certification modifications that may Orders
‘‘Public Participation’’ heading of the
have an impact on the approved
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of The antidumping (AD) law provides
electronic system-security safeguards.
this document. for increased duties on imported
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| 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 Garmin on August 22, 2016. We must receive your comments by October 6, 2016. | |
| Contact | Varun Khanna, FAA, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1298; facsimile 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 56475 | |
| CFR Associated | Aircraft; Aviation Safety and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements |
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