Tuesday August 2, 2011
Final Rules
- IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments. 14 CFR Part 95 [Docket No. 30794; Amdt. No. 495]. Final rule. This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or
maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, August 25, 2011.
Proposed Rules
- Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace; Blythe, CA. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0585; Airspace Docket No. 11–AWP–9]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to modify Class E airspace at Blythe, CA. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Blythe Airport. 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 September 16, 2011.
Notices
- Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for San Diego International, San Diego, CA. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by San Diego Regional Airport Authority under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (formerly the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 150 (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘Part 150’’). On November
10, 2009, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by San
Diego Regional Airport Authority under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On June 30, 2011, the FAA approved the San Diego
International Airport noise compatibility program. Fourteen (14) of the nineteen (19) total number of recommendations of the program were approved. No program elements relating to new or revised flight procedures for noise abatement were proposed by the airport operator. DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of the FAA’s approval of the Noise Compatibility Program for San Diego International Airport is June 30, 2011. - Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for San Diego International, San Diego, CA. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by San Diego Regional Airport Authority under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47501 et seq. (formerly the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 150 (hereinafter referred to as ‘‘Part 150’’). On November
10, 2009, the FAA determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by San
Diego Regional Airport Authority under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On June 30, 2011, the FAA approved the San Diego
International Airport noise compatibility program. Fourteen (14) of the nineteen (19) total number of recommendations of the program were approved. No program elements relating to new or revised flight procedures for noise abatement were proposed by the airport operator. DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of the FAA’s approval of the Noise Compatibility Program for San Diego International Airport is June 30, 2011.
Wednesday August 3, 2011
Final Rules
- Third Party Testing for Certain Children’s Products; Toys: Requirements for Accreditation of Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies. 16 CFR Chapter II
[CPSC Docket No. CPSC–2011–0050]. Final rule. The Consumer Product Safety
Commission (‘‘CPSC,’’ ‘‘Commission,’’ or ‘‘we’’) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing, pursuant to ASTM
International’s (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials) (‘‘ASTM’’) Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, F 963–08
(‘‘ASTM F 963–08’’), and section 4.27 (toy chests) from ASTM International’s
F 963–07e1 version of the standard (‘‘ASTM F 963–07e1’’), which are the
consumer product safety standards for toys, pursuant to section 106 of the
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110–
314. The Commission is issuing this notice of requirements pursuant to section 14(a)(3)(B)(vi) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). DATES: Effective Date: The requirements for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies to assess conformity with ASTM F 963–08 and/ or section 4.27 of ASTM F 963–07e1 are effective August 3, 2011.1 Comments in response to this notice
of requirements should be submitted by September 2, 2011. Comments on this
notice should be captioned ‘‘Third party Testing for Certain Children’s Products;
Toys: Requirements for Accreditation of.
Thursday August 4, 2011
Final rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney (PW) Models PW4074 and PW4077 Turbofan Engines. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1095; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NE–40–AD; Amendment 39– 16742; AD 2011–14–07]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires removing the 15th stage HPC disk within 12,000 cycles since new (CSN) or, for any disks that exceed 12,000 CSN after the effective date of this AD using a drawdown plan that includes a borescope inspection (BSI) or eddy current inspection (ECI) of the rim for cracks. This AD was prompted by
multiple shop findings of cracked 15th stage HPC disks. We are issuing this AD
to prevent cracks from propagating into the disk bolt holes, which could result
in a failure of the 15th stage HPC disk, uncontained engine failure, and damage
to the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective September 8, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 8, 2011. - Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Columbus Lawson AAF, GA. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0012; Airspace Docket No. 10–ASO–44]. Final rule. This action modifies Class D and Class E airspace at Lawson Army
Airfield (AAF), Columbus, GA, by removing the reference to the Columbus
Metropolitan Airport Class C airspace area from the description. Controlled
airspace at Columbus Metropolitan Airport is being downgraded due to decreased air traffic volume. This action is necessary for the safety and
management of air traffic within the National Airspace System. This action
also updates the geographic coordinates of Columbus Lawson AAF. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lakeland, FL. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0005; Airspace Docket No. 10–ASO–42]. Final rule. This action amends Class E airspace at Lakeland, FL. The Plant City Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned and new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed for Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport, as well as Plant City
Municipal Airport and Winter Haven’s Gilbert Airport. This action enhances
the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments - Policy Clarifying Definition of ‘‘Actively Engaged’’ for Purposes of Inspector Authorization. 14 CFR Part 65 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1060]. Final rule. This action clarifies the term ‘‘actively engaged’’ for the purposes of application for and renewal of an inspection authorization. It also responds to the comments submitted to the proposed policy and revises portions of that proposal. This action amends the Flight Standards Management System FAA Order 8900.1.
DATES: This policy becomes effective September 6, 2011.
Notice
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Reinstated Approval of Information Collection: Survey of Airman Satisfaction With Aeromedical Certification Services. 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 reinstate a previously discontinued information collection. The Survey of Airman Satisfaction with Aeromedical Certification Services assesses airman opinion of key dimensions of service quality. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by October 3, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Information Collection: Commercial Aviation Safety Team Safety Enhancements. 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 for a new information collection. The FAA intends to collect safety-related data regarding the voluntary implementation of Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) safety enhancements (SEs) from certificate holders conducting operations under 14 CFR part 121 and parts 121/135. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by October 3, 2011.
Friday August 5, 2011
Final Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4–600, A300 B4–600R, and A300 F4–600R Series Airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Airplanes
(Collectively Called Model A300–600 Series Airplanes); Model A310 Series Airplanes; Model A318 Series Airplanes; Model A319 Series Airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 Airplanes; Model A321 Series Airplanes; Model A330–200 and A330–300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340–200, A340– 300, A340–500, and A340–600 Series Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0388; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–004–AD; Amendment 39–16761; AD 2011–16–03]. 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. For Model A310 and A300–600 series airplanes, the MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Hamilton Sundstrand (HS), the
manufacturer of the RAT [ram air turbine], reported the failure during a wind tunnel test of a balance weight fastening screw on the RAT turbine cover. After investigation, it has been discovered that a batch of screws, which are used to attach the balance washers of the HS RAT Turbine Assembly, has not been subject to the correct heat treatment and are consequently exposed to potential
fracture. This condition, if not corrected, might lead to the ejection of screw heads and consequently to the detachment of the associated balance washers. The loss of balance washers could increase RAT vibrations, which might lead to a possible detachment of RAT parts and consequent loss of RAT functionality. The loss of the RAT, in combination with a total engine flame out, could result in loss of control of the aeroplane. * * * * * For Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes, the MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Hamilton Sundstrand (HS) reported the failure of a balance weight fastening screw on the RAT turbine cover during a wind tunnel test. After investigation, it has been discovered that a batch of screws, used to attach the balance washers of the RAT Turbine assembly, has not received the correct heat treatment, making them more subject to a potential failure. This condition, if left uncorrected, could lead to the ejection of screw heads and detachment of the associated balance washers. The loss of balance washers would increase RAT vibrations, which could lead to a possible detachment of RAT parts and loss of RAT functionality. The loss of the RAT, in
combination with a double engine failure, or a total loss of normal electrical power generation, could result in loss of control of the aeroplane. * * * * *
For Model A330 and A340 series airplanes, the MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Hamilton Sundstrand (HS), the manufacturer of the RAT, reported the failure of a balance weight fastening screw on the RAT cover during a wind tunnel test. After investigation, it has been discovered that a batch of screws, which are used to attach the balance washers of the HS RAT turbine lower
gear box assembly, has not been subject to the correct heat treatment and the screws are consequently exposed to potential fracture. This condition, if not corrected, might lead to the ejection of screw heads and consequently to the detachment of the associated balance washers. The loss of balance washers could increase RAT vibrations, which might lead to a possible detachment of RAT parts, and thus to damage to the aeroplane and risk of injury to persons on the ground.
* * * * * We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective September 9, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 9, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747–400 and –400F Series Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0041; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–227–AD; Amendment 39–16764; AD 2011–16–06]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires a general visual inspection for cracks and holes of the main equipment center (MEC) drip shields, and repairs if necessary; installation of a fiberglass reinforcing overcoat; and, for certain airplanes, installation of stiffening panels to the MEC drip shields. This AD was prompted by a report of a loss of bus control unit number 1 and generator control units numbers 1 and 2 while the airplane was on the ground, and multiple operator reports of cracked MEC drip shields. We are issuing this AD to prevent water penetration into the
MEC, which could result in the loss of flight critical systems. DATES: This AD is effective September 9, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 9, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0631; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–134–AD; Amendment 39–16759; AD 2011–16–01]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would
supersede an existing AD. 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: Recently, a Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplane experienced an uncontrolled pitch trim runaway during descent. The crew succeeded in recovering a stable situation and performed an uneventful landing. This condition, if occurring again, could
lead to a loss of control of the aeroplane. * * * * * This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 22, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in the AD as
of August 22, 2011. We must receive comments on this AD by September 19, 2011. - Aviation Fuel and Oil Operating Limitations; Policy Memorandum. 14 CFR Part 33 [ANE–2010–33.7–5A]. Final rule. This document announces the issuance of policy memorandum for Aviation Fuel and Oil Operating Limitations. This policy memorandum provides guidance for Aircraft Certification Offices (ACOs) and the
Engine Certification Office (ECO) when evaluating compliance with the standards for aviation fuel and oil operating limitations. This policy does not create any new requirements, and is not specifically limited to new model type certification.
DATES: The Engine and Propeller Directorate issued Policy Memorandum
ANE–2010–33.7–5A on July 26, 2011. - Modification of Class E Airspace; Forsyth, MT. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0516; Airspace Docket No. 11–ANM–12]. Final rule. This action will modify Class E airspace at Forsyth, MT. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Tillitt Field Airport. This
action also corrects a typographical error in the regulatory text for the Class
E airspace area. This action improves the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (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.
Proposed Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Re´gional Model ATR42 and ATR72 Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0721; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–217–AD]. Proposed rule. We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed
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: One ATR operator has experienced inflight elevator travel limitations with unusual effort being necessary on pitch axis to control the aeroplane, while the ‘‘pitch mistrim’’ message appeared on the ADU [advisory
display unit] display. The elevators seemed to be jammed. During the post-flight inspection, it was discovered that the LH [left-hand] elevator lower stop assembly was broken at the level of the angles, which may have prevented the elevator to respond normally to the flight control input. This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to reduced control of the aeroplane. * * * * * The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 19, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C,
–300, –400, and –500 Series Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0722; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–262–AD]. Proposed rule. We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Model 737–100 and –200 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires various inspections for cracks in the outboard chord of the frame at body station (BS) 727 and in the outboard chord of stringer (S) 18A, and repair or
replacement of cracked parts. Since we issued that AD, there have been several
reports of fatigue cracking in the frame outboard chord at BS 727 and in the
radius of the auxiliary chord on airplanes that were not affected by the existing AD. This proposed AD would add airplanes to the applicability statement in the existing AD and add inspections for cracks in the BS 727 frame outboard chords and the radius of the auxiliary chord, for certain airplanes. This proposed AD would also remove the inspections of the outboard chord of S–18A required by the existing AD. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the outboard and auxiliary chords, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the outboard chord and consequent rapid decompression of the
airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 19, 2011.
