Special Conditions
Iomapaseo
Your description of the process does not coincide with my understanding and experience.
A Special Condition is applicable only to a specific type or variant.
It is initially agreed between the Applicant and the Regulatory Authority behind closed doors.The first draft is then circulated to lots of other parties for comment.
The comments are then usually consigned to the waste paper bin.
When AIA and the Applicant are satisfied with the SC the FAA falls into line and it becomes part of the basis of certification for the product.
The SC may then be used as the basis for an SC on other certifications, and in the fullness of time may form an update to the Regulations.
I'm afraid your description of the SC process did not include the enormous lobbying power of US Industry and the relative frailty of the FAA.
Last edited by CAAAD; 15th May 2013 at 09:04.