H.R. 4994 – Safe Air on Airplanes Act
This bill requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to update regulations to phase out the use of bleed air systems in certain aircraft, and for other purposes.
Key Points
- Prohibits new type certified turbine and turbo-prop aircraft designs from using bleed air systems
- Requires filters or a combination of filter and air cleaning device for bleed air systems in newly manufactured aircraft within 7 years after the bill’s enactment
- Phases out the use of bleed air systems in the manufacture of existing type designs over a period of 30 years (25%, 50%, and 100% within specified timeframes)
- Defines “bleed air system” as an air system that uses compressed air taken from an aircraft engine, provides pressurized air to the aircraft pneumatic system, and is foreseeably inhaleable or contactable by passengers or crew
Details
The bill also includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance, testing and certification requirements, and research and development funding to improve air quality in aircraft.
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr4994ih
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