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Flightdeck Secondary Barrier Tasking Notice

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Flightdeck Secondary Barrier Tasking Notice

Document Type
Task
Date
June 20, 2019
Status
Closed
Link
Section 336 Secondary Barrier ARAC Tasking Notice (6-20-19) Corrected 6-21-19.pdf (PDF, 38 kB)
Committee
Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC)
Committee Type
Advisory
Topic
Transport Airplane and Engine (TAE) Subcommittee (Active)
Group
Flightdeck Secondary Barrier Working Group
Description
The FAA assigned ARAC a new task to provide recommendations regarding implementation of section 336 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-254). This section requires that the FAA issue an order requiring the installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on each new aircraft that is manufactured for delivery to a passenger air carrier in the United States operating in 14 CFR 121. This notice informs the public of the new ARAC activity and solicits membership for the new Flightdeck Secondary Barrier Working Group. Nominations must be received by Friday, July 5, 2019 at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.