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Draft AC Published on Datalink Use

Draft Advisory Circular would apply to pilots, certificate holders, operators and program managers conducting datalink communication operations.

By Gordon Gilbert • Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

April 17, 2017

The FAA has published a draft of its first comprehensive guidance document providing direction for aircraft eligibility and operational use of datalink communications in the U.S. and other countries. Advisory Circular AC 90-117 applies to pilots, certificate holders, operators and program managers conducting datalink communication operations, and to those providing data comm services designed to meet FAA and ICAO requirements.

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