FAA Corrects Text Errors in Rule Requiring 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorders

The Federal Aviation Administration published a correction to a rule that requires new aircraft to record cockpit audio for 25 hours instead of 2 hours. The original rule was published in February 2026. This new document fixes typos, grammatical errors, and formatting mistakes in the regulatory text.

Why it matters: This action is administrative. The 25-hour recording requirement is already in effect, and the rule has not changed. The correction prevents confusion by fixing errors that could make the regulatory text ambiguous. It ensures that manufacturers, operators, and inspectors interpret the rule consistently when checking compliance.

Who it affects

• Aircraft manufacturers building new planes subject to the 25-hour CVR rule.

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This correction was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and filed in the Federal Register on May 7, 2026. You should review the original document for the precise text changes if you need to reference specific regulatory sections.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document