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26764 Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 94 / Friday, May 14, 2004 / Rules and Regulations Dated: May 11, 2004. Directorate, Aircraft 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 landing gear. 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 avionics 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, • Airframe 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 nacelles 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: VerDate jul<14>2003 14:16 May 13, 2004 Jkt 203001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14MYR1.SGM 14MYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 69, No. 94 / Friday, May 14, 2004 / Rules and Regulations 26765 Section Title Amendment 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 empennage), 25–96 (fuselage 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 ...............................................................