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FAA Issues Special Conditions for Crew Rest Compartment on Airbus A330-300 (Modified by Airworthy Inc.)

This notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, announces special conditions for the Airbus Model A330-300 series airplane as modified by Airworthy Inc. - The special conditions pertain to the installation of a crew rest compartment in the main deck cargo compartment, a novel design feature not fully addressed by current regulations. - Key OEMs involved: - Airbus SAS (manufacturer of the A330-300 series) - Airworthy Inc. (modifier of the aircraft) - No procurement of products or services is requested; this is a regulatory notice regarding certification requirements. - Main safety requirements addressed include: - Occupancy limits for the crew rest compartment - Fire detection and suppression systems - Emergency evacuation provisions - Oxygen supply for occupants - Additional safety measures specific to the crew rest compartment - The FAA is seeking public comments on these special conditions. - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are being solicited. - The notice is regulatory and not a procurement opportunity.

Description

This document issues special conditions for the Airbus Model A330-300 series airplane modified by Airworthy Inc. to include a novel design feature: a crew rest compartment installed in the main deck cargo compartment. The existing airworthiness regulations lack adequate safety standards for this feature, so these special conditions establish additional safety requirements to ensure an equivalent level of safety. The conditions cover occupancy limits, fire detection and suppression, evacuation provisions, oxygen supply, and other safety measures specific to the crew rest compartment. Comments on these final special conditions are invited until June 4, 2026.

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