Special Conditions: Embraer S.A., Model ERJ-170 Airplanes; Seats With Large, Non-Traditional, Non-Metallic Panels
Special conditions are rules the FAA writes for one design when the standard certification rules do not cover something new about it. These were published March 16, 2017 for Embraer. System: cabin, seats and restraints.
What it applies to
- Applicant
- Embraer
- Makes
- Embraer
- Models
- —
- Published
- March 16, 2017
- Effective
- March 2, 2014
- The FAA's document
- On the FAA's site
The FAA's summary their words, unchanged
These special conditions are issued for Embraer Model ERJ-170 airplanes. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with interior arrangements that include passenger seats that incorporate non-traditional, large, non-metallic panels in lieu of the traditional metal frame covered by fabric. 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.
Source: FAA special conditions (final) from the Dynamic Regulatory System; the Federal Register carries the same notices.