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FAA AC 20-140 : 2016

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

GUIDELINES FOR DESIGN APPROVAL OF AIRCRAFT DATA LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS SUPPORTING AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (ATS)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2016

1 What is the Purpose of this Advisory Circular (AC)?
2 Who Does this AC Affect?
3 Does this AC Cancel any Prior AC?
4 What are the Important Changes to this AC?
5 Definitions for Different Types of Data Link Systems
6 Means of Compliance for the Aircraft Data Link System
7 Design Considerations for Aircraft Data Link Systems
8 Ground and Flight Test Evaluation
9 Airplane/Rotorcraft Flight Manual (A/RFM)
Appendix A - Related Documents
Appendix B - List of Acronyms

Gives guidance material for applicants seeking an airworthiness approval for aircraft with an installed data link system intended to support air traffic services (ATS) data communication.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
31
PublisherName
Federal Aviation Administration
Status
Current

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