§450.163. Lightning hazard mitigation.
14 C.F.R. § 450.163
Lightning hazard mitigation. An operator must—
Establish flight commit criteria that mitigate the potential for a launch or reentry vehicle intercepting or initiating a direct lightning strike, or encountering a nearby discharge, using a means of compliance accepted by the Administrator; or
Use a vehicle designed to protect safety-critical systems in the event of a direct lightning strike or nearby discharge.
Application requirements.
An applicant electing to comply with paragraph (a)(1) of this section must submit flight commit criteria that mitigate the potential for a launch or reentry vehicle intercepting or initiating a direct lightning strike, or encountering a nearby lightning discharge.
An applicant electing to comply with paragraph (a)(2) of this section must submit documentation providing evidence that the vehicle is designed to protect safety-critical systems against the effects of a direct lightning strike or nearby discharge.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 51 U.S.C. 50901-50923.
Source
Source: Docket No. FAA-2019-0229, Amdt. 450-2, 85 FR 79719, Dec. 10, 202085 FR 79739, Dec. 10, 2020, unless otherwise noted.