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This bill, the Helicopter Passenger Protection Act, amends Title 49 of the United States Code to require that certain rotorcraft (helicopters) manufactured before April 5, 2020, comply with requirements relating to fuel system crash resistance. Specifically, the bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to task the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee to review data and recommendations on rotorcraft occupant protection, update a report on post-crash fires, and develop recommendations to encourage helicopter owners and operators to expedite the installation of crash-resistant fuel systems. The bill also prohibits the operation of certain pre-2020 rotorcraft in U.S. airspace unless they have a fuel system certified to meet specified safety standards or employ other means to provide an equivalent level of crash resistance, with an exception for unmanned aircraft without occupants.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8393/all-info