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Boeing seeks FAA extension on recorder regulation exemptions

Boeing seeks FAA extension on recorder regulation exemptions
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Boeing has requested the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend an exemption for its aircraft from certain regulations related to flight data recorders (FDR) and cockpit voice recorders (CVR). This exemption, according to Boeing, is essential for maintaining international competitiveness.

In a filing dated November 15 and published on November 18, Boeing sought an extension of the exemption until March 31, 2025. The current exemption is set to expire on April 30, 2025. If approved, it would apply to several models including the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG), 737 MAX series, as well as the 767 and 777 models. However, this does not include the new 777X family.

The request involves two specific exemptions: one concerning the digital FDR's pitch control position sampling interval and another regarding CVR datalink communications requirements. "An airplane that lacks the equipment to meet one, two, or both of the [specific FDR and CVR requirements] qualifies for the use of this exemption," states Boeing.

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The company emphasized that this extension is crucial for limiting costs while ensuring timely delivery of airplanes without compromising safety standards. In their submission, Boeing asked that this request not be published in the Federal Register since it pertains only to production processes and does not establish a precedent.

When initially applying for these exemptions in 2011, Boeing noted that many foreign governments did not have equivalent requirements. Consequently, these systems were offered as optional features to non-US operators of their aircraft.

The FAA has been considering changes in CVR regulations since December 2023. A proposed rule could require newly produced aircraft to store up to 25 hours of recordings instead of just two hours. This aligns with standards set by organizations like EASA and ICAO.

"The current 2-hour recording duration requirement does not meet the NTSB's needs for investigations and subsequent safety recommendations," highlights ongoing discussions about enhancing aviation safety measures through regulatory updates.

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