# Federal Register #2026-18914

Correction to ITAR Rule for Civil Aircraft Survivability Equipment

**Buyer:** State Department
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-18914

This notice from the Department of State provides a correction to an interim final rule regarding the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for civil aircraft survivability equipment.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of State
- Purpose:
  - Correction to a previously issued interim final rule affecting ITAR regulations
  - Clarifies requirements for modifications to civil aircraft to incorporate survivability equipment
- Regulatory Details:
  - Addresses an error in Amendatory Instruction 2
  - References CFR Parts 120 and 121
- Procurement Information:
  - No products or services are being requested or procured
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned
- Additional Information:
  - Public comments are invited on the rule
  - Notice is categorized as a regulatory update, not a procurement opportunity

### Description

The Department of State is issuing a correction to an interim final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 28, 2026. The correction addresses an error in Amendatory Instruction 2 and clarifies the Department's intent regarding modifications to civil aircraft to incorporate aircraft survivability equipment. The rule is effective October 13, 2026, and public comments are due by September 28, 2026. This rule pertains to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under CFR Parts 120 and 121.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/16/2026-18914/international-traffic-in-arms-regulations-modification-of-civil-aircraft-to-incorporate-aircraft)