FAA Requests Comments on Airplane Surveillance Tech Record Requirements
Published Date: 6/25/2025
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Summary
The FAA wants to keep collecting info about ADS-B Out, the tech planes use to talk to air traffic control. This affects pilots and aircraft owners who must keep records after installing this gear. They’re asking for public feedback by June 22, 2025, to keep things running smoothly without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
ADS‑B Out Recordkeeping Requirement
The FAA plans to renew its information collection on Automatic Dependent Surveillance‑Broadcast (ADS‑B) Out equipage and maintenance recordkeeping. If you are a pilot or an aircraft owner who installs ADS‑B Out equipment, you must keep post‑installation maintenance records that the FAA says are necessary for continued aircraft certification; the agency is accepting public comments through June 22, 2025.
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