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Use of Supplemental Restraint Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 22, 2024. It took effect on October 21, 2024.
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What the agency says
This rule prohibits civil aircraft operations conducted with supplemental restraint systems (SRS) unless operators meet certain requirements for ensuring passenger and crewmember safety during all phases of the operation. The FAA expects these requirements to increase the safety of individuals on board civil aircraft operations conducted with SRS. This rule addresses recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General. Additionally, this rule will codify, with updates, an Emergency Order of Prohibition currently in effect addressing safety concerns regarding the use of supplemental restraints. The rule applies to all civil aircraft operations conducted with use of SRS. The rule does not apply to parachute operations, rotorcraft external-load operations, or public aircraft operations.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-18545
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Published
- August 22, 2024
- Takes effect
- October 21, 2024
- Dates
- Effective October 21, 2024.
- Docket
- Docket No.: FAA-2023-2250; Amdt. Nos. 1-76, 11-66, 91-376, 135-146, and 136-3
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 2120-AL37
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 14 CFR 1; 14 CFR 11; 14 CFR 91; 14 CFR 135; 14 CFR 136
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Air carriers; Air taxis; Air transportation; Aircraft; Airmen; Aviation safety; Charter flights; Recreation and recreation areas; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 18
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