FAA Publishes Final Rule on 25-Hour CVR Installations in New Aircraft - NBAA - National Business Aviation Association
FAA final rule requires 25-hour cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) in new aircraft, affecting operators and repair stations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Part 135/121 operators, Part 145 repair stations, corporate flight departments, flight schools operating new aircraft should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective 60 days after publication in Federal Register; applies to new type certificates and new aircraft deliveries after that date.. 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
New aircraft must be equipped with CVRs capable of recording 25 hours of audio, replacing the previous 2-hour requirement.
Who it affects
Part 135/121 operators, Part 145 repair stations, corporate flight departments, flight schools operating new aircraft
What you must do
Ensure new aircraft orders and retrofit plans comply with 25-hour CVR mandate; update maintenance procedures for CVR testing and data retrieval.
Deadline
Effective 60 days after publication in Federal Register; applies to new type certificates and new aircraft deliveries after that date.
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