14 C.F.R. § 11.19 What is a special condition?
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
A special condition is a regulation that applies to a particular aircraft design. The FAA issues special conditions when we find that the airworthiness regulations for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller design do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, because of a novel or unusual design feature.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 11—GENERAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES
Subpart A—Rulemaking Procedures
Definition of Terms
§ 11.19 What is a special condition?

