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Insulation Mandate Delayed Two Years
By: Gordon Gilbert
Caption: The FAA extended by 24 months–to Sept.
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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.