Enhanced Flight Vision This rulemaking would permit operators to use an EFVS in lieu of 4 SB: N IC: N SLT: N Anticipated System (EFVS) (RRR) natural vision to continue descending from 100 feet height above The FAA estimated runway touchdown zone elevation to the runway and land certain the costs of the proposed rule over straight-in instrument approach procedures under instrument flight years would be approximately n rules. This action would also permit certain operators using $5.3 million nominal value. aircraft to dispatch, release, or takeoff under instrument flight rules (IFR), and to initiate and continue an approach, when the destination airport weather is below authorized visibility minimums for the runway of intended landing. Pilot training, recent on flight experience, and proficiency would be required for operators who use EFVS in lieu of natural vision to descend below decision altitude, decision height, or minimum descent altitude. The FAA believes that an EFVS can provide operational and safety benefits during Category II and Category III approach operations. The rulemaking would enable expanded EFVS operations, which would increase access and efficiency in low visibility conditions, and potentially result in fewer missed approaches and delayed take-offs. Flammability The FAA has tasked the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N Requirements (RRR) (ARAC) to comment and make recommendations for a approach to material and component flammability requirements. on term increases in The FAA is considering revision to cabin air quality standards. The 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N The FAA is CO2 (RRR) FAA is awaiting the outcome of the air quality survey and the considering revision to cabin air ARAC recommendations pertaining to this issue. quality standards. The FAA is awaiting the outcome of the air quality survey and the ARAC recommendations pertaining to this issue.
Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) (RRR) This rulemaking would permit operators to use an EFVS in lieu of natural vision to continue descending from 100 feet height above runway touchdown zone elevation to the runway and land certain straight-in instrument approach procedures under instrument flight rules. This action would also permit certain operators using aircraft to dispatch, release, or takeoff under instrument flight rules (IFR), and to initiate and continue an approach, when the destination airport weather is below authorized visibility minimums for the runway of intended landing. Pilot training, recent flight experience, and proficiency would be required for operators who use EFVS in lieu of natural vision to descend below decision altitude, decision height, or minimum descent altitude. The FAA believes that an EFVS can provide operational and safety benefits during Category II and Category III approach operations. The rulemaking would enable expanded EFVS operations, which would increase access and efficiency in low visibility conditions, and potentially result in fewer missed approaches and delayed take-offs. 4 SB: N IC: N SLT: N Anticipated The FAA estimated the costs of the proposed rule over years would be approximately $5.3 million nominal value. Flammability Requirements (RRR) The FAA has tasked the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) to comment and make recommendations for a approach to material and component flammability requirements. 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N term increases in CO2 (RRR) The FAA is considering revision to cabin air quality standards. The FAA is awaiting the outcome of the air quality survey and the ARAC recommendations pertaining to this issue. 4 SB: N, IC: N, SLT: N The FAA is considering revision to cabin air quality standards. The FAA is awaiting the outcome of the air quality survey and the ARAC recommendations pertaining to this issue. on on n
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