“Multiple-place side-facing seats” received the most requests for exemptions from U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Part 25, Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes, according to a study published by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.1
The cabins in smaller transport category aircraft, particularly those used for corporate operations (Table 1), often vary in design from those of conventional airliners. In U.S.-registered aircraft, the cabin fixtures that deviate from the FARs must receive FAA approval.
For example, FARs Part 25.811 says that there must be a passenger emergency exit locator sign above the aisle near each passenger emergency exit, or at another overhead location if it is more practical because of low headroom, and that the sign must be visible to occupants approaching along the main passenger aisle. A petition seeking exemption from the requirement argued that the intent of the requirement for an exit locator sign to …
