Airborne Collision Avoidance System Xa inhibit altitude

(a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall complete an evaluation of the feasibility of decreasing the traffic advisory and resolution advisory inhibit altitudes in Airborne Collision Avoidance System Xa (hereinafter referred to as ACAS-Xa) to enable improved alerting throughout more of the flight maneuvering envelope of an aircraft than is required under the RTCA minimum operational performance standards for the Airborne Collision Avoidance System (DO–385A, issued June 22, 2023). (b) Consultation In conducting the evaluation under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consult with representatives of the following: (1) Air carriers operating under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Air carriers operating under part 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. (3) Air carriers operating under part 91 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Regional air carriers. (5) Air carriers with a low-cost or ultra-low-cost business model. (6) Cargo air carriers. (7) Transport category aircraft manufacturers. (8) General aviation aircraft manufactures. (9) Avionics manufacturers. (10) Exclusive bargaining representatives of air traffic controllers certified under section 7111 of title 5, United States Code. (11) Organizations representing certified collective bargaining representatives of airline pilots. (12) The certified bargaining representative of aviation safety inspectors and engineers for the Federal Aviation Administration. (13) Aviation safety experts with specific knowledge of human factors or human factors experts with specific knowledge of aviation safety. (14) Any other stakeholders the Administrator determines appropriate. (c) Considerations In conducting the evaluation under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consider— (1) to the greatest extent possible, human factors, including products by working groups related to human factors in aviation safety; (2) air traffic control procedures during critical phases of flight; (3) the impact to pilot and air traffic controller focus during critical phases of flight; (4) the benefits and detriments to pilot and air traffic controller situational awareness; (5) pilot training requirements; (6) air traffic controller training requirements; and (7) whether there is potential for overlapping, conflicting, and simultaneous alerts.