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) formally petitioned the FAA for a five-year exemption from the January 1, 2020, ADS-B Out mandate for some aircraft, citing challenges in upgrading older GPS receivers by the deadline.
This petition was submitted shortly after the FAA Administrator publicly affirmed that the ADS-B deadline was firm and would not be extended.
Despite the Administrator's stance, subsequent FAA statements and the article's conclusion suggest the A4A petition is likely to be approved, raising questions about the FAA's consistency in enforcing the mandate.
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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