Cessna 404 Titan — Supplemental Type Certificate

This document is a Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) addressing the need for in-flight recording equipment for light aircraft. It discusses safety and regulatory harmonization issues, particularly focusing on the requirements for accident investigation and prevention. The NPA proposes to mandate the carriage of lightweight flight recorders for certain categories of light aeroplanes and helicopters when they are commercially operated, while also promoting voluntary installation for all other light aircraft. The document outlines the objectives, proposed amendments, and the rationale behind these changes, aiming to enhance safety with minimal economic impact.

• The NPA proposes mandatory in-flight recording for certain light aircraft categories.
• Flight recorders must have a minimum recording duration of 10 hours.
• Aircraft with an MOPSC of more than 9 or turbine-engined with an MCTOM of 2,250 kg or more are affected.
• The document promotes voluntary installation of in-flight recording equipment for all light aircraft.
• The expected benefits include enhanced safety and better accident investigation capabilities.