FAA Issues Special Conditions for Boeing 737 Airplanes with Enhanced Vision System

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for Boeing Model 737-700/-700C/-800/-900 and -900ER series airplanes equipped with Rockwell Collins' HGS-4000 Head-Up Guidance System, which includes Enhanced Vision System (EVS) functionality. The special conditions address safety concerns related to the system's design feature, which was not adequately addressed by existing airworthiness regulations.