Some aircraft computers must be replaced because they stop working in the cold

The US aviation regulator is ordering the replacement of specific digital air data computers in certain aircraft. These computers have been found to fail when temperatures drop below a certain point.

Aircraft rely on these computers to provide critical flight information. A failure in cold weather means pilots lose access to essential data, which can lead to dangerous situations. This rule ensures that a known safety flaw is fixed across all affected aircraft, preventing potential accidents.