Rule2024-03728
Airworthiness Criteria: Special Class Airworthiness Criteria for the Blackshape S.p.A., Model BK160-200 Very Light Airplane
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Published
February 23, 2024
Effective
February 23, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA announces the airworthiness criteria for the Blackshape S.p.A., Model BK160-200 Very Light Airplane (VLA). This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria that the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the VLA design.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 37 (Friday, February 23, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13589-13590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03728]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 21
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1135]
Airworthiness Criteria: Special Class Airworthiness Criteria for
the Blackshape S.p.A., Model BK160-200 Very Light Airplane
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Issuance of final airworthiness criteria.
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SUMMARY: The FAA announces the airworthiness criteria for the
Blackshape S.p.A., Model BK160-200 Very Light Airplane (VLA). This
document sets forth the airworthiness criteria that the FAA finds to be
appropriate and applicable for the VLA design.
DATES: These airworthiness criteria are effective February 23, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Fitzgerald, Certification
Coordination Section, AIR-613, Certification Engagement Branch, Policy
and Standards Division, Aircraft Certification Service, Federal
Aviation Administration; telephone 781-238-7130; email
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) submitted an
application to the FAA, on behalf of Blackshape S.p.A., on February 10,
2020, for a type certificate for the Model BK160-200 VLA. Under 14 CFR
21.17(b), VLA are a special class of aircraft that utilize
airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate to the specific
type design.
The BK160-200 is a single reciprocating engine airplane (Lycoming
IO-320-D1B with constant speed Hartzell propeller), full carbon
composite low wing design, with a retractable tri-cycle landing gear.
It has conventional control systems (elevator, aileron, rudder, flaps,
and longitudinal trim) and provides seats for two persons in a tandem
seat configuration with a maximum takeoff gross weight (MTGW) of 850
kilograms (kg) (1,874 pounds). It also has advanced avionic displays, a
stall speed of 50 knots, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and will
perform night visual flight rules (VFR) operations.
Discussion of Comments
The FAA issued a notice of proposed airworthiness criteria for the
Blackshape
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S.p.A., Model BK160-200 VLA, which published in the Federal Register on
January 2, 2024 (89 FR 37). No comments were received, and the
airworthiness criteria are adopted as proposed.
Applicability
These airworthiness criteria, established under the provisions of
Sec. 21.17(b), are applicable to the Blackshape S.p.A. Model BK160-200
VLA. Should Blackshape S.p.A. apply at a later date for a change to the
type certificate to include another model, these airworthiness criteria
would apply to that model as well, provided the FAA finds them
appropriate in accordance with the requirements of subpart D to part
21.
Conclusion
This action affects only the airworthiness criteria for the
Blackshape S.p.A. Model BK160-200 VLA. It is not a rule of general
applicability.
Authority Citation
The authority citation for these airworthiness criteria is as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.
Airworthiness Criteria
Pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the
following airworthiness criteria are issued as part of the type
certification basis for the Blackshape S.p.A. Model BK160-200 VLA. The
FAA finds these criteria to be appropriate for the aircraft and
applicable to the specific type design and provide an equivalent level
of safety to existing airworthiness standards.
EASA Certification Specifications (CS) for Very Light Aeroplanes
CS-VLA, Amendment 1, dated March 5, 2009, with additional requirements
identified in ``Policy for Type Certification of Very Light Airplanes
as a Special Class of Aircraft'' (88 FR 70344, October 11, 2023) for
Advanced Avionic Displays, Night-VFR Operations, Increased Maximum
Certificated Takeoff Weight and Increased Stall Speed, and Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery.
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 16, 2024.
James David Foltz,
Manager, Technical Policy Branch, Policy and Standards Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-03728 Filed 2-22-24; 8:45 am]
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