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New FAA Radio Altimeter Requirements: What Private Aircraft Owners Need to Know
New FAA Radio Altimeter Requirements: What Private Aircraft Owners Need to Know
August 13, 2026
Key Takeaways The FAA’s new rule does not require aircraft without radio altimeters to install them. Many affected private and business aircraft have until Oct. 31, 2034, to comply. Some installed radio altimeters may already meet the new interference-tolerance requirements. Depending on the aircraft, compliance may involve upgrading, replacing or removing a noncompliant unit. Owners …