H.R. 5428 — A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate final rules not later than December 31, 1985, prescribing standards to minimize the hazards of fire and smoke on aircraft.

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Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate final rules not later than December 31, 1985, prescribing standards with respect to fire safety on aircraft, including: (1) the installation of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in lavatories; (2) fire containment and extinguishing capabilities in cargo compartments; and (3) safety appliances for crew members.

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1984-04-11
Introduced in House
1984-04-11
Introduced in House
1984-04-11
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
1984-04-23
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, NTSB, OMB.
1984-04-23
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
1984-05-21
Favorable Executive Comment Received From NTSB.
1984-07-26
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1984-08-01
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
1984-08-02
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate final rules not later than December 31, 1985, prescribing standards to minimize the hazards of fire and smoke on aircraft.

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