Monday July 11, 2011
Rules
- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Madison, SD. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0135; Airspace Docket No. 11–AGL–4]. Final rule. This action amends Class E airspace for Madison, SD, to accommodate new Area Navigation
(RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Madison Municipal Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management
of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Madison, SD. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0135; Airspace Docket No. 11–AGL–4]. Final rule. This action amends Class E airspace for Madison, SD, to accommodate new Area Navigation
(RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Madison Municipal
Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management
of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Campbellton, TX.14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1053; Airspace Docket No. 10–ASW–15]. Final rule. This action establishes Class E airspace for Campbellton, TX, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at 74 Ranch Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. - Special Conditions: Pratt and Whitney Canada Model PW210S Turboshaft
Engine. 14 CFR Part 33 [Docket No. NE131; Special Conditions No. 33–009–SC]. Final rule. These special conditions are issued for Pratt and Whitney Canada
(PWC) model PW210S engines. The engine model will have a novel or unusual design feature which is a 30- minute all engine operating (AEO) power rating. This rating is generally intended to be used for hovering at increased power for search and rescue missions. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the added safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: The effective date of these special conditions is August 10, 2011. - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Campbellton, TX. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1053; Airspace Docket No. 10–ASW–15]. Final rule. This action establishes Class E airspace for Campbellton, TX, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at 74 Ranch Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 321–
7716. - Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments. 14 CFR Part 97 [Docket No. 30790; Amdt. No. 3432 ]. Final rule. This establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain
airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new
or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace
System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new
obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports. DATES: This rule is effective July 11, 2011. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.
The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July 11, 2011.
Proposed Rules
- Safety Enhancements Part 139, Certification of Airports; Reopening of Comment Period. 14 CFR Part 139 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0247; Notice No. 11– 01]. Proposed rule. This action reopens the comment period for an NPRM that was
published on February 1, 2011. In that document, the FAA proposed several safety enhancements for airports. Recently, regulations.gov had a software upgrade which resulted in documents previously submitted to the docket that
were not accessible as a result of the upgrade. This action reopens the comment period to allow the public additional time to review the initial regulatory evaluation. DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published on February 1, 2011 (76 FR 5510) and reopened (76 FR 20570) April 13, 2011, is reopened again
until July 26, 2011.
Tuesday July 12, 2011
Final Rules
- Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programs for Personnel Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities; Final Regulatory Flexibility Determination. 14 CFR Part 121 [Docket No.: FAA–2002–11301; Amendment No. 121–315]. Final rule. On January 10, 2006, the FAA issued a final rule to require that each person who performs a safety-sensitive aviation function directly for an employer, including contractors and subcontractors, is subject to drug and alcohol testing. This document announces the completion and availability of the final regulatory
flexibility certification for this final rule. The rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. DATES: Effective July 7, 2011. - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Lincoln City, OR. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0987; Airspace Docket No. 10–ANM–14]. Final rule. This action establishes Class E airspace at Lincoln City, OR, to accommodate aircraft using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Heliport. This action also corrects the name of the city were the Heliport is located. This improves the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
Friday July 15, 2011
Final Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330–342 Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0653; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–249–AD; Amendment 39–16745; AD 2011–14–10]. Final rule. We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
* * * * * Following a query from an operator, investigations revealed that some MSN [manufacturer serial number], for which Airbus modification 40391 was indicated as fully embodied inside the Aircraft Inspection Report (AIR), did not have Modification Proposal (MP–S10437) which is part of this modification embodied in production. As a result, ALI [Airworthiness Limitation Item] task 533105–01–02 has not been performed on the MSN listed in the applicability section of this AD, which constitutes an unsafe condition. * * * * *
The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking of the internal structure of the fuselage,
which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 1, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 1, 2011. We must receive comments on this AD by August 29, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace, Continuous Flow Passenger Oxygen Mask Assembly, Part Numbers 174006–( ), 174080–( ), 174085–( ), 174095–( ), 174097–( ), and 174098–( ). 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0139; Directorate Identifier 2010–CE–057–AD; Amendment 39–16743; AD 2011–14–08]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above, except for those that are currently affected by similar
action through any of five ADs applicable to Boeing products. This AD requires an inspection/records check to determine the manufacturer and part number of the oxygen mask assemblies installed, an inspection to determine the manufacturing date and modification status if certain oxygen mask assemblies
are installed, and corrective action for certain oxygen mask assemblies. This
AD was prompted by a report that several oxygen mask assemblies with
broken in-line flow indicators were found following a mask deployment. We
are issuing this AD to prevent the inline flow indicators of the oxygen mask
assembly from fracturing and separating, which could inhibit oxygen flow to the masks. This condition could consequently result in occupants developing hypoxia following a depressurization event. DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 19, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747 Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1158; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–125–AD; Amendment 39–16750; AD 2011–15–03]. Final rule. We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to the products listed above.
That AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect damage of the
sleeving and wire bundles of the boost pumps of the numbers 1 and 4 main fuel
tanks, and of the auxiliary tank jettison pumps (if installed); replacement of any
damaged sleeving with new sleeving; and repair or replacement of any damaged wires with new wires. For airplanes on which any burned wires are found, that AD also requires an inspection to detect damage of the conduit, and replacement of any damaged conduit with a serviceable conduit. This new AD reduces the
initial compliance time and repetitive inspection interval in the existing AD.
This AD was prompted by fleet information indicating that the repetitive inspection interval in the existing AD is too long because excessive chafing of the sleeving continues to occur much earlier than expected between scheduled
inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct abrasion of the Teflon
sleeving and wires in the bundles of the fuel boost pumps for the numbers 1 and
4 main fuel tanks and of the auxiliary tank jettison pumps (if installed), which
could result in electrical arcing between the wires and aluminum conduit and
consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank. DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 19, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747–400 and –400D Series Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1159; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–006–AD; Amendment 39–16746; AD 2011–14–11]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires a general visual inspection to determine the routing of the wire bundles in the number two and number three engine pylons near the leading edge, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires certain concurrent actions. This AD was
prompted by a report of a fuel leak from the main fuel feed tube at the number
two engine pylon. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct chafing of the
main fuel feed tube and the alternating current motor-driven hydraulic pump
wire bundle, which could lead to arcing from the exposed wire to the fuel feed
tube, and could result in a fire or explosion. DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of August 19, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model DC–9–81 (MD–81),
DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–83), DC–9–87 (MD–87), and MD–88
Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0217; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–165–AD; Amendment 39–16748; AD 2011–15–01]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires a detailed inspection to detect distress and existing repairs to the leading edge structure of the vertical stabilizer at the splice at Station Zfs = 52.267; repetitive inspections for cracking in the front spar cap forward flanges of the vertical stabilizer, and either the aft flanges or side skins; repetitive inspections for loose and missing fasteners; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked vertical stabilizer skin, a severed front spar cap, elongated fastener holes at the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer, and a cracked front spar web and front spar cap bolt holes in the vertical stabilizer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking damage, which could result in the structure being unable to support limit load, and could lead to the loss of the vertical stabilizer. DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 19, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2A12 (CL–601) and
CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A, CL–601– 3R, and CL–604 Variants) Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1307; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–049–AD; Amendment 39–16671; AD 2011–09–09]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: During flight-testing of a wing anti-ice piccolo tube containing a deliberate small
breach, it was determined that the wing leading edge thermal switches were not
detecting the consequent bleed leak at the design threshold. As a result, new Airworthiness Limitation tasks, consisting of a functional test of the wing leading edge thermal switches and an inspection of the wing anti-ice duct piccolo tubes, have been introduced in order to limit exposure to dormant failure of the switches in the event of piccolo tube failure, which could potentially compromise the structural integrity of the wing leading edge and the effectiveness of the wing anti-ice system. We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 19, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 19, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models B300 and B300C (C–12W) Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0436; Directorate Identifier 2011–CE–009–AD; Amendment 39–16752; AD 2011–15–05]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Models B300 and B300C (C–12W) airplanes. This AD was prompted by an error found in the take-off speeds and field lengths published in the FAA-approved airplane flight manual. This AD requires a correction to the published data in the airplane flight manual and the pilot’s operating handbook to ensure it corresponds with the published data in
the pilot’s checklist. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a pilot
taking off from shorter runways than required by the airplane if the airplane
loses an engine after takeoff decision speed (V1). This could result in the
airplane running out of runway before take-off can be accomplished. We are
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 19, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1305; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–074–AD; Amendment 39–16749; AD 2011–15–02]. Final rule. We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That AD also requires the accomplishment of certain fuel system modifications, the initial inspections of certain repetitive fuel system limitations to phase in those inspections, and repair if necessary. This new AD corrects certain part number references, adds an additional inspection area, and for certain airplanes, requires certain actions to be re-accomplished according
to revised service information. This AD was prompted by a report of incorrect
accomplishment information in the service information cited by the existing
AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside
fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of November 3, 2008 (73 FR 56464, dated September 29, 2008). - Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 Helicopters. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0695; Directorate Identifier 2011–SW–001–AD; Amendment 39–16740; AD 2011–14–05]. Final rule. This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) Model MD900 helicopters. That AD currently requires visually inspecting the main rotor lower hub assembly (lower hub) for a crack, and if you find a crack, before further flight, replacing the unairworthy lower hub with an
airworthy lower hub. Additionally, within 10 days of finding a cracked lower hub, the existing AD requires reporting the finding to the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (LAACO). That AD was prompted by two reports of cracks detected in the hub in the area near the flex beam bolt hole locations during maintenance on two MDHI Model MD900 helicopters. Since we issued that AD, we determined that one manufacturer had incorrectly inserted flanged bushings into the lower hub bore that resulted in local corrosion, leading to fatigue cracking. Examination of lower hubs from the other manufacturer shows correct bushing installation. Therefore, this amendment limits the applicability to the affected lower hubs; retains the visual inspection but at a different compliance time; adds an eddy current inspection; retains the requirement to replace a cracked lower hub with an airworthy lower hub before further flight; and removes the requirement to report to the LAACO. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect a crack in the lower hub and prevent failure of the lower hub and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: This AD is effective August 1, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 1, 2011. We must receive any comments on this AD by September 13, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0307; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–111–AD; Amendment 39–16747; AD 2011–14–12]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: A report has been received of an incident where one of the two bolts attaching the actuator mounting bracket to the MLG [main landing gear] Shock Strut was found loose, leading to failure of the other attachment
bolt, subsequently resulting in failure of the bracket. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could prevent the MLG to extend to the full down-and-locked position, possibly resulting in MLG collapse upon landing or during roll-out, with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants.
* * * * * We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 1, 2011.
Proposed Rules
- Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Miles City, M. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0515; Airspace Docket No. 11–ANM–11]. This action proposes to modify Class E airspace at Frank Wiley Field, Miles City, MT, to accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Frank Wiley Field.
Additionally, the geographic coordinates for Frank Wile Field would be adjusted. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on
or before August 29, 2011.
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Certification of Airports. Notice. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of
information was published on May 12, 2011, vol. 76, no. 92, pages 27742– 27743.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by August 15, 2011.
