Bad News for Foreign Operators
As far as whether or not it is mandatory depends on a couple of factors. If you live outside the U.S. it most likely will be mandatory.
Canada , Europe, Australia and New Zealand will mandate it as well as a handful of African and South American countries. As far as the U.S. goes, it would become mandatory after a fatigue related incident has occurred based on the guidance in Advisory Circular 91-82.
Those of you whose aircraft are registered in the above countries can plan on your governments requiring additional inspections.
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