FAA MANDATES ADS-B OUT BY 2020
April 17, 2017
The FAA has mandated aircraft operated in controlled airspace be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out by January 1, 2020. To maintain access to the affected airspace, both domestic and foreign operators must comply with the requirements. The FAA has also stated that it will not extend the effective date of the rule as implementation is critical to the foundational element of the U.S. NextGen program.
ADS-B Out is a precise satellite-based surveillance system which uses GPS technology to determine an aircraft’s location, airspeed, and additional relevant data to other properly equipped aircraft and ground stations as well as air traffic control.
The FAA has been working with the aviation industry to ensure awareness of the requirement. Notably, the U.S. government has presented a Working Paper to the ICAO 39th Assembly calling attention to the mandate and foreign regulatory authorities are being encouraged to require similar equipment modernization as soon as possible to avoid service disruption once the mandate becomes effective.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).
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