The FAA amends the regulations governing airworthiness
standards for transport category airplanes in six areas: miscellaneous
flight requirements; powerplant installations; the public address
system; trim systems; protective breathing equipment (PBE); and design requirements for powerplant valves controlled from the flight deck.
Adoption of these amendments eliminates the regulatory differences
between the airworthiness standards of the U.S. and the Joint Aviation
Requirements (JAR) of Europe. Currently, airplane manufacturers must
satisfy both the U.S. and European airworthiness requirements to
certificate transport category airplanes in the U.S. and Europe.
Because U.S. manufacturers of transport category airplanes already meet the more stringent requirements of the JAR, adoption of these
amendments will not affect current industry design practices.
DATES: This amendment becomes effective August 2, 2004.
U.S. DOT/FAA - Final Rule
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