FAAFinal Rule

Special Conditions: Canard Aerospace Corporation, DeHavilland Model DHC-8-400 series airplane; Electronic System Security Protection from Unauthorized External Access

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Summary

The FAA is establishing new security rules for DeHavilland DHC-8-400 aircraft to protect their electronic systems from being hacked or controlled by unauthorized people from outside the plane. This regulation ensures that commercial aircraft using this model have adequate defenses against cyberattacks that could compromise flight safety.

Key Points

  • 1The rule creates special security requirements for the DeHavilland DHC-8-400 airplane's electronic systems to prevent external hacking or unauthorized access
  • 2This applies to Canard Aerospace Corporation and any operators of this aircraft model who need to ensure their planes meet these new cybersecurity standards
  • 3Aircraft manufacturers and operators have until May 6, 2025 to submit comments about the proposed regulation before it becomes final
  • 4The regulation addresses growing cybersecurity risks in modern aircraft by requiring protections for systems that control or monitor critical flight functions
  • 5Compliance with these security rules will be necessary for this aircraft model to continue operating commercially

Key Dates

Published

March 20, 2025

Comment Deadline

May 6, 2025

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