FAA Issues Radio Altimeter Upgrade Mandate - aviationweek.com
FAA has issued a mandate requiring radio altimeter upgrades, affecting operators and repair stations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on September 1, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source; check the AD for compliance time.. 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
FAA has issued a new mandate requiring radio altimeter upgrades.
Who it affects
Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments
What you must do
Review the specific airworthiness directive (AD) for affected aircraft and plan for compliance.
Deadline
Not specified in the source; check the AD for compliance time.
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