AK HR8

Requests the Transportation Security Administration cease consideration of a proposed Large Aircraft Security Program rule for general aviation and commercial aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or more gross take-off weight.

Requires affected aircraft owners to implement security measures identical to commercial passenger and cargo aircraft, including criminal background checks for pilots and mechanics, passenger checks against federal "no fly" lists, and TSA pre-departure flight approval.

Estimates the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities would spend up to $400,000 per affected Alaska airport for upgrades, with the nationwide implementation costing $1.9 billion to the federal government and $1.52 billion borne directly by aircraft owners.

More than 100 aircraft in Alaska operated by 25 separate owners would be immediately affected, negatively impacting Alaskans who are more reliant on air travel than any other state's population.

Conflicts with Alaska Statute AS 02.35.110, which requires pilots to carry certain emergency and survival equipment that would be prohibited by the TSA rule.