To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes.

Q: What does Preamble of To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes. do?

This bill requires the FAA Administrator to conduct a study The study assesses using certain aircraft in part 121 operations The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives

Q: What does STUDY ON SAFETY AND AIRWORTHINESS OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT. of To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to assess whether certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, may be used in operations conducted under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes. do?

This section directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to initiate a study within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The study will assess the safety and airworthiness of aircraft with 10 to 19 passenger seats, type certificated under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, after August 30, 2017, for use in commercial air service under part 121. The Administrator must consider the impacts of changing aircraft economics on operators serving small communities. The study will also evaluate foreign regulatory frameworks and solicit technical advice from various stakeholders, including aircraft manufacturers, affected communities, and aviation safety experts. Upon completion, the Administrator must submit a report to the House and Senate committees on transportation and commerce.

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Tracey Mann (R-KS)

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This bill mandates a study by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to evaluate the safety and airworthiness of smaller aircraft for use in commercial air service.
The FAA study will assess aircraft with 10 to 19 passenger seats certified after August 30, 2017, and consider the economic impacts on small communities.
The FAA Administrator must submit a report detailing the study's findings to the House and Senate transportation committees.

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