# Special Conditions: Skyryse, Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 Helicopter; Control Margin Awareness

**Action Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed special conditions. |
| Published | 2026-08-28 |
| Comments close | 2026-10-13 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 27 |
| Summary | 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 stand |
| Document number | 2026-17661 |

## Why this score


Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/28/2026-17661/special-conditions-skyryse-robinson-helicopter-company-model-r66-helicopter-control-margin-awareness). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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