other · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2000-12-22 · Effective 2000-12-22 · 65 FR 81316
Document
Document number
00-32511
Federal Register citation
65 FR 81316
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2000-12-22
Effective date
2000-12-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2000-8552 Amendment No. 91-265
Abstract
This final rule is being issued to comply with Congressionally-mandated changes to FAA requirements for emergency locator transmitters. This legislation removed the current exception of turbojet-powered aircraft from the emergency locator transmitter requirement, and added a new exception for aircraft with a maximum payload capacity of more than 18,000 pounds when used in air transportation. The intended effect of this rule change is to facilitate search and rescue efforts by increasing the likelihood of locating turbojet-powered aircraft after accidents.