AmSafe’s Installed Physical Secondary Barrier can be stowed when not in use (left) and features a locking mechanism with a minimum 5-sec. delay.
Credit: AmSafe Bridport
The FAA has granted airlines a one-year exemption to install and use additional flight deck barriers on new commercial aircraft, citing the need for more time for certification and training. Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSB) were mandated by theFAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The agency...
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