FAA Announces Draft Plan for Unleaded Avgas Adoption
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published the draft of a plan for a widespread transition to unleaded aviation gasoline.
After making the Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline available online, the FAA encourages aviation professionals to review the draft plan and leave comments with feedback.
Goals outlined in the FAA’s new draft plan include phasing out 100LL fuel by 2030 in the contiguous United States and by 2032 in Alaska, with the plan highlighting:
- Phases of the transition
- Timelines for transition
- Fuel authorization pathways
- Actionable steps for pilots, airports and aircraft owners
This plan also showcases challenges that may arise when transitioning to unleaded fuel from 100LL, such as:
- Regulatory
- Logistical
- Technical
The FAA identifies key benefits of stakeholder feedback, such as:
- Informed decision-making
- Continuing transparency
- Priority on safety
Due to this, the FAA has asked for comments from professionals like:
- Aircraft owners
- Pilots
- Aviation stakeholders
Aircraft owners and operators from all sectors are encouraged to comment on concerns regarding feasibility, safety and operational requirements.
Interested parties can review the draft plan and submit comments online.