From: Barrett, Yvonne (FAA)
To: regulatory@jobyaviation.com
Cc: Troutman, Jake (FAA) ; Cappelle, Michele (FAA) Subject: Joby Aviation, LLC FAA-2016-5094 Request For Information
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:02:47 AM

Good morning Mr. Goldsmith,

This letter is to inform you that the following information is missing from your petition for amendment posted March 16, 2016 on behalf of Joby Aviation, LLC., (Docket No. FAA-2016-5094). This information is necessary for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to process your petition.

A detailed description of the aircraft design and configuration for the S4-SS , focusing on the UAS features and flight characteristics to include, but not limited to:

o Three-view drawings of aircraft and support equipment to include wingspan, height, length and/or other geometric dimensions Description of the aircraft and support and equipment (ground station) limitations Maximum take-off weight Empty weight Airspeed
Cruise
Maximum Stall (if applicable)
Maximum endurance of the aircraft Description of major subsystems Autopilot Command and control (please include spectrum frequencies utilized) Lost link strategies (i.e. communication, control, and data) FCC Permit information (if applicable) Propulsion system type
Fuel
Electrical Payload A detailed description of flight, lab, and software testing for the S4-SS , and, if applicable, the various flight conditions including: Airspeeds Density altitudes Temperatures Wind/gust conditions A detailed description of operational history, proposed operations, and proposed operational areas for the S4-SS , focusing on the intended mission and nature of the operating area to include, but not limited to: Total flight hours with the aircraft Flight hours by type of mission and operating area Class of Airspace Daytime or nighttime operationsVisual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Operations over private property or restricted areas Operations in rural or urban areas Proximity to people (not participating in the mission) Detailed incident/mishap data Root cause analysis
Lessons learned Design and/or operational changes implemented A detailed description of pilot-in-command (PIC), visual observer (VO, if applicable), and other crew member roles and responsibilities as well as qualifications focusing on training and experience to include, but not limited to:
Pilot certification
Medical certification Amount of training and experience Proficiency A detailed description of maintenance and operational procedures for the S4-SS , focusing on maintaining the UAS for safe flight over its operating life to include, but not limited to: Operational manuals Emergency procedures
Maintenance manuals Pre-flight checklist Post-flight checklist Quick reference aircraft emergency procedures checklist (for use by the PIC and VO during flight) A detailed description of a risk assessment for the S4-SS , focusing on potential hazards to include, but not limited to:
Initial risk level
Residual risk level

Please submit the additional information (non-proprietary) as a comment to your docket at www.regulations.gov , and save the tracking number generated after submission. Proprietary information may be submitted electronically to jake.troutman@faa.gov

.

If you want us to process your request any further, we must receive the information described above by 04/14/17

. If we do not receive the information, we will close the docket without notifying you further.

Kind regards,



# Yvonne Barrett

General Engineer UAS Integration (AUS-410)
Email: yvonne.barrett@faa.gov