Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
Notice of final policy.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of final policy that addresses potential hazards associated with the installation of corded electrical devices used in the passenger cabin.
This final policy was issued in the Transport Airplane Directorate on November 21, 2002.
Alan Sinclair, Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transport Standards Staff, Airframe and Cabin Safety Branch, ANM–115, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2195; fax (415) 227–1149 e-mail:
The policy provides an applicant with various certifications options, which will require little or no on-aircraft evaluation of corded devices, provided that these devices meet certain basic criteria. Examples of corded electrical deices are telephone handsets and video system controllers. This guidance supersedes the previously issued guidance in this area.
The final policy as well as the disposition of public comments received is available on the Internet at the following address;