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Dated: May 11, 2004. Directorate, Certification version of the model GV airplane, called Jeanette C. Brinkley, Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., the GV–SP. Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. Renton, Washington 98055–4056; The GIV–X and GV–SP airplanes are [FR Doc. 04–11025 Filed 5–13–04; 8:45 am] telephone (425) 227–2011; facsimile both pressurized, low-wing, ‘‘T-tail’’ BILLING CODE 6705–01–P (425) 227–1149. transport category airplanes with a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: tricycle . Both carry a maximum of 19 passengers. The GIV–X Comments Invited DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is powered by two Rolls-Royce model The FAA has determined that notice Tay 611–8C engines; the GV–SP is Federal Aviation Administration and opportunity for prior public powered by two BMW-Rolls Royce comment are impracticable, because Deutschland model BR700–710C4–11 14 CFR Part 25 these procedures would significantly engines. delay certification of the airplane and The primary difference between the [Docket No. 278, Special Conditions No. 25– thus delivery of the affected aircraft. In existing GV and the new GV–SP is the 262–SC] addition, the substance of these special installation of an advanced and Special Conditions: Gulfstream Model conditions has been subject to the flight deck display suite—the new GV–SP and GIV–X; High Intensity public comment process in several prior Honeywell EPIC System—in the GV–SP. Radiated Fields (HIRF) instances with no substantive comments The EPIC System includes an Electronic received. The FAA, therefore, finds that Display System, Air Data System, AGENCY: Federal Aviation good cause exists for making these Inertial Reference System, and Administration (FAA), DOT. special conditions effective upon Automatic Flight Control System. ACTION: Final special conditions; request issuance; however, the FAA invites The primary differences between the for comments. interested persons to participate in this existing GIV and the new GIV–X are the rulemaking by submitting written following features of the GIV–X: SUMMARY: These special conditions are comments, data, or views. The most • An advanced avionics and flight issued for Gulfstream Aerospace helpful comments reference a specific deck display suite—the EPIC System, Corporation Model GV–SP and GIV–X portion of the special conditions, • aerodynamic changes to airplanes. These airplanes will have explain the reason for any increase performance, range and novel and unusual design features when recommended change, and include economics, compared to the state of technology supporting data. We ask that you send • Derivative Tay 611–8C engines with envisioned in the airworthiness us two copies of written comments. GV and thrust reversers, standards for transport category We will file in the docket all • A new Full Authority Digital airplanes. Specifically, these airplanes comments we receive as well as a report Engine Control (FADEC), and will use the Honeywell EPIC System summarizing each substantive public • A modified yaw damper and a new which includes the Electronic Display contact with FAA personnel concerning hard-over prevention system (HOPS). System (EDS), Air Data System, Inertial these special conditions. The docket is Reference System, and Automatic Flight available for public inspection before Both the Gulfstream model GIV–X Control System. The applicable and after the comment closing date. If and GV–SP airplanes will utilize airworthiness regulations do not contain you wish to review the docket in electrical and electronic systems that adequate or appropriate safety standards person, go to the address in the perform critical functions. The existing for the protection of these systems from ADDRESSES section of this preamble airworthiness regulations do not contain the effects of high-intensity radiated between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday adequate or appropriate safety standards fields (HIRF). These special conditions through Friday, except Federal holidays. for protection of these systems from the contain the additional safety standards We will consider all comments we effects of high intensity radiated fields that the Administrator considers receive on or before the closing date for (HIRF) external to the airplane. necessary to establish a level of safety comments. We will consider comments Therefore, these special conditions are equivalent to that provided by the filed late if it is possible to do so proposed. existing airworthiness standards. without incurring expense or delay. We Type Certification Basis may change these special conditions DATES: The effective date of these Under the provisions of 14 CFR special conditions is May 14, 2004. based on the comments we receive. If you want the FAA to acknowledge 21.101, Gulfstream must show that the Comments must be received on or model GIV–X and GV–SP airplanes before June 14, 2004. receipt of your comments on these special conditions, include with your meet the applicable provisions of the ADDRESSES: Comments on these special comments a pre-addressed, stamped regulations incorporated by reference in conditions may be mailed in duplicate postcard on which the docket number Type Certificate A12EA or the to: Federal Aviation Administration, appears. We will stamp the date on the applicable regulations in effect on the Transport Airplane Directorate, postcard and mail it back to you. date of application for the change. The Attention: Rules Docket (ANM–113), regulations incorporated by reference in Docket No. NM278, 1601 Lind Avenue Background the type certificate are commonly SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; On August 22, 2000, Gulfstream referred to as the ‘‘original type or delivered in duplicate to the applied for an amendment to Type certification basis.’’ Transport Airplane Directorate at the Certificate No. A12EA to include an The certification basis for the above address. All comments must be updated version of the model GIV Gulfstream GIV–X airplanes includes 14 marked: Docket No. NM278. airplane, called the GIV–X. On October CFR part 25, effective February 1, 1965, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 24, 2000, Gulfstream applied for a including Amendments 25–1 through Joseph Jacobsen, FAA, Standardization second amendment to Type Certificate 25–101 with the exceptions listed Branch, ANM–113, Transport Airplane No. A12EA to include an updated below:

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25.21(e) ...... Proof of compliance ...... 25–7 25.305 ...... Strength and deformation ...... 25–54, 25–86 ** 25.321 ...... Flight loads—General ...... 25–23, 25–86 ** 25.333 ...... Flight maneuvering envelope ...... 25–0, 25–86 ** 25.335(b) ...... Design airspeeds (speed margin) ...... 25–23 25.341 ...... Gust and turbulence loads ...... 25–0, 25–86 ** 25.343 ...... Design fuel and oil loads ...... 25–18, 25–86 ** 25.365 ...... Pressurized compartment loads ...... 25–54, 25–87 ** 25.373 ...... Speed control devices ...... 25–0, 25–86 ** 25.391 ...... Control surface loads—General ...... 25–0, 25–86 ** 25.427 ...... Unsymmetrical loads ...... 25–0, 25–86 ** 25.445 ...... Auxiliary aerodynamic surfaces ...... 25–0, 25–86 ** 25.459 ...... Special devices ...... 25–0 * 25.491 ...... Takeoff run ...... 25–0, 25–91 ** 25.561 ...... Emergency landing conditions ...... 25–23, 25–64 (seats), 25–91 (new structure) ** 25.571 ...... Damage tolerance and fatigue evaluation of structure ..... 25–54 (wing and ), 25–96 ( changes) ** 25.671 ...... Control systems—General ...... 25–0 25.677(c) ...... Trim systems ...... 25–0 25.693 ...... Joints ...... 25–0 * 25.695 ...... Power-boost and power-operated control system ...... 25–0 25.807 ...... Emergency exits ...... 25–55 * 25.807(c)(2) and (d)(4) ...... Emergency exits ...... 25–15 * 25.813(a), (b), (c), (d), and (f) Emergency exit access ...... 25–46 * 25.841 ...... Pressurized cabins ...... 25–38, 25–87 ** 25.857 ...... Cargo compartment classification ...... 25–32 * 25.858 ...... Cargo or baggage compartment smoke or fire detection 25–54 * systems. 25.963 ...... Fuel tanks ...... 25–40 25.973 ...... filler connection ...... 25–40 25.1013 ...... Oil tanks ...... 25–36 25.1447 ...... Equipment standards for oxygen dispensing units ...... 25–41, 25–87 ** 25.1517 ...... Rough air speed, VRA ...... 25–86 (new paragraph—NA) * 25.1557 ...... Miscellaneous markings and placards ...... 25–38 * * These systems have no changes from the basic GIV model; therefore, the paragraphs remain at the original GIV certification basis and the later amendment was not adopted. Amendment 25–0 is the original published version of Part 25, February 1, 1965. ** Unmodified structure remains in compliance with the earlier amendment listed. New or modified structure is in compliance with the later amendment level listed.

The certification basis for the unusual design feature, the special Discussion Gulfstream GV–SP airplanes includes 14 conditions would also apply to the other There is no specific regulation that CFR part 25, effective February 1, 125– models under the provisions of § 21.101. addresses protection requirements for 38965, including Amendments 25–1 Novel or Unusual Design Features electrical and electronic systems from through 25–98, with the exceptions and HIRF. Increased power levels from limitations specified in Type Certificate The Gulfstream Model GV–SP and ground-based radio transmitters and the A12EA. In addition, the GIV–X and GV– GIV–X airplanes will incorporate a growing use of sensitive electrical and SP certification bases include certain Honeywell EPIC System which will electronic systems to command and special conditions, exemptions, and perform certain critical functions. The control airplanes have made it necessary equivalent safety findings that are not EPIC System includes the Electronic to provide adequate protection. relevant to these special conditions. Display System (EDS), Air Data System, To ensure that a level of safety is If the Administrator finds that the achieved equivalent to that intended by Inertial Reference System, and applicable airworthiness regulations the regulations incorporated by Automatic Flight Control System. The (i.e., 14 CFR part 25, as amended) do not reference, special conditions are needed GIV–X also incorporates a new Full contain adequate or appropriate safety for the Gulfstream Model GV–SP and standards because of novel or unusual Authority Digital Engine Control GIV–X airplanes. These special design features, special conditions are (FADEC), a modified yaw damper and a conditions require that new electrical prescribed under the provisions of new hard-over prevention system and electronic systems that perform § 21.16. (HOPS). These systems may be critical functions, such as the EPIC Special conditions, as defined in 14 vulnerable to high-intensity radiated System, be designed and installed to CFR 11.19, are issued in accordance fields (HIRF) external to the airplane. preclude component damage and with § 11.38 and become part of the type The current airworthiness standards of interruption of function due to both the certification basis in accordance with part 25 do not contain adequate or direct and indirect effects of HIRF. § 21.101. appropriate safety standards for the High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Special conditions are initially protection of this equipment from the applicable to the models for which they adverse effects of HIRF. Accordingly, With the trend toward increased are issued. Should the applicant apply these systems are considered novel or power levels from ground-based for a type certificate to modify any other unusual design features. transmitters and the advent of space and model included on Type Certificate satellite communications, coupled with A12EA to incorporate the same novel or electronic command and control of the

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airplane, the immunity of critical digital GV–SP and GIV–X airplanes. Should continued safe flight and landing of the avionic/electronics and electrical Gulfstream apply at a later date for airplane. systems to HIRF must be established. design change approval to modify any Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 3, It is not possible to precisely define other model included on the same type 2004. the HIRF to which the airplane will be certificate to incorporate the same or Ali Bahrami, exposed in service. There is also similar novel or unusual design feature, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane uncertainty concerning the effectiveness these special conditions would apply to Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. of airframe shielding for HIRF. that model as well under the provisions [FR Doc. 04–10999 Filed 5–13–04; 8:45 am] Furthermore, coupling of of § 21.101. electromagnetic energy to cockpit- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P installed equipment through the cockpit Conclusion window apertures is undefined. Based This action affects only certain novel on surveys and analysis of existing HIRF or unusual design features on DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE emitters, an adequate level of protection Gulfstream GV–SP and GIV–X airplanes. exists when compliance with the HIRF It is not a rule of general applicability Bureau of Industry and Security protection special condition is shown in and affects only the applicant which accordance with either paragraph 1 or 2 applied to the FAA for approval of these 15 CFR Part 736 below: features on these airplanes. 1. A minimum threat of 100 volts rms The substance of the special [Docket No. 040108007–4007–01] (root-mean-square) per meter electric conditions for this airplane has been field strength from 10 KHz to 18 GHz. subjected to the notice and comment RIN 0694–AC 99 a. The threat must be applied to the procedure in several prior instances and system elements and their associated has been derived without substantive General Order Implementing Syria wiring harnesses without the benefit of change from those previously issued. Accountability and Lebanese airframe shielding. Because a delay would significantly Sovereignty Act of 2003 b. Demonstration of this level of affect the certification of the airplane, AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and protection is established through system which is imminent, the FAA has Security, Commerce. tests and analysis. determined that prior public notice and 2. A threat external to the airframe of comment are unnecessary and ACTION: Final rule. the field strengths indicated in the table impracticable and good cause exists for SUMMARY: The Bureau of Industry and below for the frequency ranges adopting these special conditions upon Security is amending the Export indicated. Both peak and average field issuance. The FAA is requesting Administration Regulations (EAR) by strength components from the table comments to allow interested persons to adding new General Order No. 2 to below are to be demonstrated. submit views that may not have been Supplement No. 1, Part 736. Section submitted in response to the prior 5(a)(1) of the Syria Accountability and Field strength opportunities for comment described (volts per meter) Lebanese Sovereignty Act of 2003 (the Frequency above. SAA), requires a prohibition on the Peak Average List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 export to Syria of all items on the 10 kHz–100 kHz ...... 50 50 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting Commerce Control List (CCL). The SAA 100 kHz–500 kHz ...... 50 50 and recordkeeping requirements. also requires that the President impose 500 kHz–2 MHz ...... 50 50 two or more of the six additional 2 MHz–30 MHz ...... 100 100 The authority citation for these sanctions set forth in the SAA. One of 30 MHz–70 MHz ...... 50 50 special conditions is as follows: the additional sanctions chosen by the 70 MHz–100 MHz ...... 50 50 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, President prohibits the export to Syria 100 MHz–200 MHz ...... 100 100 44702, 44704. of products of the United States, other 200 MHz–400 MHz ...... 100 100 than food and medicine. This Order is 400 MHz–700 MHz ...... 700 50 Accordingly, pursuant to the 700 MHz–1 GHz ...... 700 100 authority delegated to me by the issued consistent with Executive Order 1 GHz–2 GHz ...... 2000 200 Administrator, the following special 13338 of May 11, 2004, which 2 GHz–4 GHz ...... 3000 200 conditions are issued as part of the type implements the SAA. 4 GHz–6 GHz ...... 3000 200 certification basis for Gulfstream Model DATES: Effective Date: This rule is 6 GHz–8 GHz ...... 1000 200 GV–SP and GIV–X airplanes. effective May 14, 2004. 8 GHz–12 GHz ...... 3000 300 1. Protection from Unwanted Effects ADDRESSES: Although there is no public 12 GHz–18 GHz ...... 2000 200 of High-Intensity Radiated Fields 18 GHz–40 GHz ...... 600 200 comment period, written comments on (HIRF). Each electrical and electronic this rule may be sent to Sheila The field strengths are expressed in terms system that performs critical functions Quarterman, Office of Exporter Services, of peak of the root-mean-square (rms) over must be designed and installed to the complete modulation period. Regulatory Policy Division, Bureau of ensure that the operation and Industry and Security, Department of The threat levels identified above are operational capability of these systems Commerce, P.O. Box 273, Washington, the result of an FAA review of existing to perform critical functions are not DC 20044, or e-mail: studies on the subject of HIRF, in light adversely affected when the airplane is [email protected]. of the ongoing work of the exposed to high-intensity radiated Electromagnetic Effects Harmonization fields. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Working Group of the Aviation 2. For the purpose of these special Eileen Albanese, Director, Office of Rulemaking Advisory Committee. conditions, the following definition Exporter Services, Bureau of Industry applies: and Security, Department of Commerce, Applicability Critical Functions. Functions whose P.O. Box 273, Washington, DC 20044, or As discussed above, these special failure would contribute to or cause a Telephone: (202) 482–0436. conditions are applicable to Gulfstream failure condition that would prevent the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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