FAA sets upgrade deadlines for ‘interference-tolerant’ radio altimeters ahead of Upper C-band 5G expansion - Travel Radar
FAA has set upgrade deadlines for interference-tolerant radio altimeters in response to Upper C-band 5G expansion, requiring affected operators to upgrade equipment by specified dates.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on August 7, 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 operating aircraft with radio altimeters in the Upper C-band 5G environment. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text; check the FAA directive for exact dates.. 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 FAA deadlines for upgrading to interference-tolerant radio altimeters to ensure safe operations near 5G networks.
Who it affects
Part 145 repair stations, Part 135/121 operators, flight schools, corporate flight departments operating aircraft with radio altimeters in the Upper C-band 5G environment.
What you must do
Identify aircraft with non-compliant radio altimeters and schedule upgrades to meet the FAA deadlines.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text; check the FAA directive for exact dates.
Never miss a change like this again
Aforeworn watches Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) around the clock and alerts you the moment a rule moves — with a plain-English brief on what to do.
Start your free trialRelated changes in Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA)
- FAA Orders Inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Jets Over Structural Cracking Risk - finance.biggo.com
- FAA Orders Inspections of Hundreds of 737 MAX Aircraft - AirlineGeeks.com
- FAA orders preventive B737 MAX checks over possible cracks - ch-aviation
- New FAA directive requires checks on 471 Boeing 737 MAX jets - aerotime.aero
- FAA Orders 737 Max Fuselage Checks: Boeing Scratched Every Jet's Bear Strap During Production - techtimes.com