Special Conditions: Universal Avionics; Electronic System Security Protection from Unauthorized External Access
Summary
The FAA is establishing new security requirements for Universal Avionics aircraft electronic systems to prevent hackers from gaining unauthorized access to planes' computers and controls. This rule aims to protect aircraft safety by ensuring that avionics systems—the electronic equipment pilots use to navigate and operate planes—have strong protections against cyber attacks.
Key Points
- 1Universal Avionics must implement security measures to block unauthorized people from accessing aircraft electronic systems remotely or physically
- 2The regulation requires protection of critical flight control systems so that hackers cannot interfere with how planes operate
- 3Aircraft manufacturers and avionics designers must build security into their systems from the start, rather than adding it later
- 4The FAA is accepting public comments on this rule until April 22, 2025, before the regulation takes final effect
- 5These requirements apply to new aircraft and updated avionics systems that Universal Avionics produces for commercial and general aviation
Key Dates
March 5, 2025
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