Political Quotes

“The report accompanying the House version of H.R. 2843, House Report 105-456, notes that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the discretion not to require defibrillators on aircraft with a payload capacity of more than 7,500 pounds, or at small airports. The report goes on to indicate that the smaller aircraft, less than the size of major carrier jets, typically have 'relatively narrow aisles and limited open floor space at the entry door and in the service areas.' Is it the Senator's understanding that the FAA has the discretion not to require defibrillators on small aircraft typically used by the regional airlines? So for example, the FAA could require the use of defibrillators on board a Boeing 747, but has the discretion not to do so for classes of aircraft, like regional jets or turbo prop aircraft. The bill clearly gives the FAA the ability to use its judgement, to take into account many factors, in determining the size and type of aircraft, subject to any defibrillator requirement.”