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FAA Extends Compliance Date for Expired Navigation Databases in Minimum Equipment Lists - NBAA - National Business Aviation Association

Detected August 15, 2026 · in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)

FAA extends compliance date for expired navigation databases in Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs), providing relief for operators.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on August 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Part 135/121 operators, Part 145 repair stations, flight schools, and corporate flight departments that use MELs with navigation databases. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; refer to the official FAA document.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The compliance date for using expired navigation databases in MELs has been extended, allowing continued operation under certain conditions.

Who it affects

Part 135/121 operators, Part 145 repair stations, flight schools, and corporate flight departments that use MELs with navigation databases.

What you must do

Review the FAA's official notice to confirm the new compliance date and ensure your MELs are updated accordingly.

Deadline

Not specified in the excerpt; refer to the official FAA document.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9wFBVV95cUxNNklnYTgxbFNTVmVMU3lVRXZ5VUpXMWNhWWw0cHZKbTB2RWpkODR0OWlYWkNZdnFDYVAybjRhSHBOblVTU0F6Q1JtMmZhdmZtb09kTXR2TElqVkE3MjJnNnBEb2hfZ0tRUDF0M1h6RnQ4WkotUk5wLUJMdDdkV3RqOWNvQUpjZTZxTlBrZWpwckRZRWhOWGNKdWxrTE5ZSUItX2FPY185azlvX1k1cnRDbk5qTFVUX3VTRmpKNUNvdTEyYjhTcUF6V1IxeXUxU1g0TmVnVFVVLUZBUEFUTjhYNDNKdTkxQ1BBVi04UmFuTXRzc1FjT3Vj?oc=5

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