FAA PANEL RECOMMENDS SIMULATOR TRAINING FOR BOEING 737 MAX BEFORE RETURNING THE MODEL TO COMMERCIAL SERVICE IN THE NEAR TERM
November 6, 2020
On October 6, 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published the draft Flight Standardization Board (FSB) report on new proposed pilot training requirements for the Boeing 737 MAX. The FSB report incorporated findings from the Joint Operations Evaluation Board (JOEB), comprised of civil aviation authorities from the United States, Canada, Brazil, and the European Union, which recently met for nine days. In its report, the FSB states that 737 MAX pilots will now be required to undergo simulator training for the specific 737 MAX systems, and complete new training requirements for the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS) enhancements, and additional Special Emphasis Training.
The FAA is accepting comments on the FSB report until November 2, 2020, after which a final report will be issued addressing any comments received. Following that final report, the FAA is expecting to issue a final order which will rescind the 737 MAX grounding order, and a Continued Airworthiness Notification to the International Community, advising operators of the required corrective actions that must be taken before these aircraft may re-enter commercial service.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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