FAA proposes special airworthiness conditions for Skyryse fly-by-wire Robinson R66 modification

The FAA is establishing new safety standards for the Robinson R66 helicopter following Skyryse's integration of a digital fly-by-wire flight control system. This regulatory action addresses the lack of existing airworthiness criteria for replacing mechanical controls with digital systems in normal category rotorcraft. The move signals a shift toward certifying advanced flight control technologies in legacy airframes.