Air Traffic Control Safety Improvement Act of 1987
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 28, 1987)
Air Traffic Control Safety Improvement Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate a final rule requiring the installation of operating transponders with automatic altitude reporting capability for aircraft operating in designated terminal airspace where radar service is provided for separation of aircraft.
Authorizes the Secretary to provide access to certain airspace by non-equipped aircraft if such aircraft will not interfere with normal traffic flow.
Mandates that operating transponders be used within 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
What just happenedJul 28, 1987
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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