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Looking for sources of information and education for working on aircraft air conditioning. Specifically what certs are required and the like. Does title 40 part 82 of the code of regulations cover aircraft? This is the regulation that requires recovering freon from automoblie air conditioners?
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Yes it does, by virtue of the fact an aircraft freon system is for all intents and purposes a "MVAC' or motor vehicle air conditioner. Consequently, all technicians opening the refrigeration circuit in automotive (or aircraft) air conditioning systems are required to be certified in refrigerant recovery and recycling procedures to be in compliance with Section 609 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, yet many are still unaware of the requirements or ignored them.