FAA Issues Special Conditions for Raytheon Airplanes with HIRF Protection Requirements

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions to Atlantic Aero, Inc. for the Raytheon Model 300, 300LW, B300, and B300C airplanes, requiring additional safety standards to protect electronic flight instrument systems from high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). The conditions are necessary to ensure the safety of these aircraft, which feature novel and unusual design elements not covered by existing airworthiness standards.