Federal Register #FAA-2023-2270

FAA Correction Amendment: 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder Requirement for New Aircraft

This notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provides a correction amendment to the previously published final rule on cockpit voice recorder (CVR) requirements for new aircraft production. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Rule Correction Details: - Amends sections 91.609, 125.227, and 135.151 of Title 14 CFR - Addresses typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors in the regulatory text - Regulatory Requirement: - Mandates 25-hour cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) for future manufactured aircraft - Applies based on aircraft type, passenger seat count, and manufacturing date - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services is requested - Notable Requirements: - Ensures accurate regulatory text for compliance and enforcement by aircraft manufacturers - Impacts future aircraft production and CVR compliance - Place of Performance/Contact: - Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591

Description

This document corrects typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors in the final rule titled "25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production" published by the FAA on February 2, 2026. The corrections pertain to sections 91.609, 125.227, and 135.151 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The rule amends the recording time of cockpit voice recorders from 2 hours to 25 hours for affected future manufactured aircraft. The corrections ensure accurate regulatory text for compliance and enforcement.

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