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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AI79 Publication ID: Fall 2009 
Title: Filtered Flight Data 
Abstract: This rulemaking would amend the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations by prohibiting certain types of signal filtering for a set of specified recorded parameters. This rulemaking is based on recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The rulemaking is intended to improve the accuracy and quality of the data recorded on DFDRs and used during accident and incident investigations. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 121   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 40113    49 USC 40119    49 USC 44101    49 USC 44705    49 USC 44713    49 USC 44722    49 USC 44901    49 USC 44912    49 USC 44701    49 USC 44702    49 USC 44709 to 44711    49 USC 44716    49 USC 44717    49 USC 44903    49 USC 44904   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  11/15/2006  71 FR 66634   
NPRM Comment Period Extended  02/06/2007  72 FR 5366   
NPRM Comment Period End  02/13/2007    
Comment Period Extended  04/16/2007    
Supplemental NPRM  08/15/2008  73 FR 47857   
Comment Period Extended  11/13/2008  73 FR 67115   
Second NPRM Comment Period End  11/13/2008    
Comment Period End  12/29/2008    
Final Rule  12/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Timothy Shaver
Avionic Systems Branch
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202 385-4686
Email: timothy.shaver@faa.gov