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FAA Ends Single-Pilot Exemptions for Cessna Citation 500-Series Jets

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What happened

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The Federal Aviation Administration is ending exemptions that permitted single-pilot operation of certain Cessna Citation 500-series aircraft, effective September 29. The agency identified operational safety deficiencies, including incomplete records and improper checks by designated pilot examiners, during a broader review. Thirteen of the 14 Part 61 exemption holders reviewed were denied extensions or had their exemptions rescinded for noncompliance or failing to respond to agency information requests.

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Why it matters

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The FAA's review covered 18 years of accident data, comparing older Part 25 Citation 500-series jets being flown single-pilot against Part 23 models approved for single-pilot operation. This regulatory action mandates changes to operational procedures and training requirements for the affected aircraft.

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Who's involved

  • CessnaAircraft manufacturer whose Citation 500-series models are subject to the new operational rules.
  • Federal Aviation AdministrationU.S. government agency that conducted the review and rescinded the single-pilot exemptions.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CessnaSpeculative

    Might face increased operational costs due to mandated changes in training and procedures for Citation 500-series aircraft.

  • Joby AviationSpeculative

    May see changes in investment or contracts if the operational integrity of the Cessna platform is affected by FAA scrutiny.

How it developed

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  1. FAA reviews Cessna accident data and training compliance; NBAA seeks solutions.1 source
  2. FAA identified operational safety deficiencies in a Cessna aircraft.1 source

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  • Cessna

    aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of Textron

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