Business · 07/12/2004

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747 Models

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747 models, requiring a revision to the flight manual to prevent unexpected autopilot disconnects in reduced vertical separation minimum airspace. The directive aims to prevent mid-air collisions or near misses by limiting the operation of autopilot in certain conditions.