Insulation Mandate Delayed Two Years

The FAA extended by 24 months–to Sept. 2, 2009–the date for affected regional and major airline operators to comply with new Part 25 fire safety requirements for thermal/acoustic insulation used in transport-category airplanes manufactured after September 2 this year. The extension, applicable to Part 121 aircraft with a passenger capacity of 20 or more, is necessary to allow airframe manufacturers enough time to select and certify appropriate installations, the agency said.