FAA TO DROP MODE S REQUIREMENT
The FAA has proposed dropping a stipulation that all new transponders operated under FAR Part 135 be Mode S types. Agency officials admit that few benefits originally envisioned under Mode S have materialized. If the proposal is adopted, only Part 121 aircraft required to be fitted with TCAS II...
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