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New FAA Radio Altimeter Rule: What Private Aircraft Owners Need to Know
New FAA Radio Altimeter Rule: What Private Aircraft Owners Need to Know
August 13, 2026
Key Takeaways The FAA’s new rule does not require every private aircraft to install a radio altimeter. Many affected private and business aircraft have until Oct. 31, 2034, to meet the new interference-tolerance standard. Owners should identify their installed equipment before they plan an upgrade, replacement or removal. The FAA estimates some airplane radio altimeter …