Regulations and Government
EASA Proposes Requirement For Recorders on Light Aircraft
The proposal would apply to turbine aircraft weighing more than 4,960 lbs.

EASA has issued a Notice of Proposed Amendment that would require flight recorders in some categories of commercially operated light aircraft and voluntary installation in all other light aircraft. If approved, a final rule could be issued by the end of 2018. The European agency said it is issuing the proposed rule to achieve “harmonization” with omnibus standards governing commercial operations under ICAO Annex 6.