Helicopter Safety Act of 2020

House Bill 7182 - Helicopter Safety Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7182 Helicopter Safety Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7182

Helicopter Safety Act of 2020

This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue regulations to implement National Transportation Safety Board recommendations for crash-resistant systems with respect to existing and new U.S.-registered turbine-powered rotorcraft (e.g., a helicopter) certificated for six or more passenger seats.

Specifically, the FAA must require all U.S.-registered turbine-powered rotorcraft certificated for six or more passenger seats to be equipped with a flight data recorder, a cockpit voice recorder, and a terrain awareness and warning system.

The FAA may exempt any civilian helicopter from one or more of the equipment requirements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7182

Bill HR 7182 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7182 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7182's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. as of June 12, 2020