Theres an old, tasteless joke from the mid-1990s, back when some Boeing 737s were having a problem with uncommanded rudder movement eventually traced to the hydraulic systems power control unit. The rudder hardovers were probable causes in two fatal U.S. accidents, and were suspected in other incidents worldwide.
Airlines For America (A4A) petitioned the FAA for a five-year exemption from the January 1, 2020, ADS-B Out mandate for some aircraft, claiming difficulties in upgrading their older position source technology by the deadline.
Despite a public statement from the FAA Administrator that the 2020 deadline was firm and non-negotiable, the FAA later indicated it was reviewing A4A's petition and hinted at potential approval.
The article suggests that granting this exemption would undermine the FAA's credibility and commitment to regulatory consistency, particularly given the equipage challenges and financial burden faced by general aviation aircraft with similar older technology.
There’s an old, tasteless joke from the mid-1990s, back when some Boeing 737s were having a problem with uncommanded rudder movement eventually traced to the hydraulic system’s power control unit. The rudder hardovers were probable causes in two fatal U.S. accidents, and were suspected in other incidents worldwide.
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