TSO C139 Aircraft Audio Systems and EquipmentBasic information about the documents used to certify audio systems in aircraft. The RTCA performance and environmental
documents referenced in this document are only available by purchase through the RTCA website.
FAA InFO bulletin 07001Bulletin in which the FAA expressed concern about the possibility that Acoustic Noise Reduction (ANR) headsets
may attenuate too much in the cockpit and mask critical sounds. Note that no mention of TSO is made in the document.
Official FAA response to use of TSO and non-TSO headsets in Part 121 OperationsWhen concern over various interpretation of the FARs about the use of TSO and non-TSO headsets in Part 121 operations,
an official request of interpretation was made. This is the response received from the FAA in Washington.