Special Conditions: Skyryse, Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Control Margin Awareness
Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration | Proposed Rule | This action proposes special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R66 helicopter. This helicopter, as modified by Skyryse, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for normal category helicopters. This design feature replaces the mechanical flight controls with a digital fly-by-wire FBW system. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administ.
Reported by Maria LopezSpecial Conditions: Skyryse, Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Control Margin Awareness.
The item is dated 2026-08-28.
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Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration | Proposed Rule | This action proposes special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R66 helicopter.
This helicopter, as modified by Skyryse, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for normal category helicopters.
This design feature replaces the mechanical flight controls with a digital fly-by-wire FBW system.
The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature.
These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administ…
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FederalRegister.gov published documents API. Accessed 2026-08-28T15:00:03.631Z.