Monday August 29, 2011
Final Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air Limited (Type Certificate No. A–815 Formerly Held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.). 14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0597; Directorate Identifier 2011–CE–019–AD; Amendment 39–16793; AD 2011–18–11]. Final rule. We are superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Viking Air Limited (type certificate
No. A–815 formerly held by Bombardier Inc. and de Havilland, Inc.) Model
DHC–3 airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitively inspecting the elevator control tabs for discrepancies, taking necessary corrective actions to bring all discrepancies within acceptable tolerances, and reporting certain inspection results to the FAA. This new AD retains the actions currently required in AD 2011–05–02 and removes the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA01059SE condition in the Applicability section. This AD was prompted by our determination that we inadvertently omitted certain airplanes from the Applicability section. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 3, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March 31, 2011 (76 FR 10220, February 24, 2011). - Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gary, IN. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0427; Airspace Docket No. 11–AGL–7]. Final rule. This action amends Class E airspace for Gary, IN, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Gary/Chicago International Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also updates the airport name. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, December 15, 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.
August 30, 2011
Final Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400 Series Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0910; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–151–AD; Amendment 39–16797; AD 2011–18–15]. 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: There have been three in-service reports of cracked barrel nuts found at the front spar
locations of the wing-to-fuselage attachment joints. Additionally, three operators have reported finding a loose washer in the barrel nut assembly. Failure of the barrel nuts could compromise the structural integrity of the wing-to-fuselage attachments. * * * * * The unsafe condition could result in separation of the wing from the airplane during flight. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: This AD becomes effective September 15, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 15, 2011. We must receive comments on this AD by October 17, 2011. - Pilot in Command Proficiency Check and Other Changes to the Pilot and Pilot School Certification Rules. 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, 141, and 142 [Docket No.: FAA–2008–0938; Amendment Nos. 61–128, 91–324, 141–15, and 142–7]. Final 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: Several runway excursion incidents and a
single accident have occurred in the past with Dornier 328–100 aeroplanes, where the power lever could not be operated as intended during the landing roll-out. * * * Recurrence of such an event under similar conditions, if not corrected, could result in further cases of runway excursion, possibly
resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants. * * * * * 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 October 17, 2011.
Proposed Rule
- Airworthiness Directives; 328 Support Services GmbH (Type Certificate
Previously Held by AvCraft Aerospace GmbH; Fairchild Dornier GmbH;
Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH) Model 328– 100 Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0912; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–035–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: Several runway excursion incidents and a single accident have occurred in the past with Dornier 328–100 aeroplanes, where the power lever could not be operated as intended during the landing roll-out. * * * Recurrence of such an event under similar conditions, if not corrected, could result in further cases of runway excursion, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to the occupants. * * * * * 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 October 17, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; BAE SYSTEMS (Operations) Limited Model 4101 Airplanes. Proposed rule. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0911; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–248–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: A door failure mode has been reported by an operator. Investigation has shown that the passenger/crew entry door pin-guide plates can fail prior to the expected fatigue life. A metallurgical examination of the failed component (lower guide plate) concluded that the occurred failure was due to exfoliation corrosion. The current inspection regime is not adequate to identify early stages of this corrosion. This condition, if not corrected, can lead to the sudden depressurisation of the aeroplane and consequently may injure the occupants.
* * * * * 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 October 17, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Aircraft Company Model 680 Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0913; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–031–AD]. Proposed rule. We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD would require adding diodes to the
fuel cross-feed wiring, and revising the airplane flight manual to include procedures to use when the left or right generator is selected OFF. This proposed AD was prompted by a false cross-feed command to the right-hand fuel control card, due to the cross-feed inputs on the left- and right-hand fuel control cards being connected together and causing an imbalance of fuel between the left and right wing tanks. We are proposing this AD to prevent lateral imbalance of the airplane, which can be corrected by deflecting the aileron trim, but which increases the pilot’s workload. Uncontrolled fuel cross-feed results in lateral imbalance that could exceed the airplane’s limitation in a short period of time.
Exceeding the lateral imbalance limit could result in reduced control of the
airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 17, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca Arriel 1B Turboshaft Engines. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0904; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–33–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) issued 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 quality inspections in repair centre some 2nd stage Nozzle Guide Vanes (NGVs) to be installed on Pre TU 148 standard Arriel 1B were found not conforming to the definition. The affected parts had been repaired and were found drilled on the rear flange instead of the front flange. This configuration corresponds to 2nd stage Turbine NGVs to be installed on post-TU 148 standard Arriel 1B engines. This non compliance may only be found on post-TU 76 standard 2nd stage Turbine NGVs (i.e., with flexible hub). This non compliance would increase hot gas ingestion and generate an increase of temperature in the Gas Generator (GG) turbine rotor, potentially resulting in turbine damage and an uncommanded in-flight shutdown.
We are proposing this AD to prevent over-temperature damage of the gas
generator turbine, which could result in an uncommanded in-flight engine
shutdown, and a subsequent forced autorotation landing or accident.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 17, 2011. - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Kipnuk, AK. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0866 Airspace Docket No. 11–AAL–15]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Kipnuk, AK. The amendment of two standard instrument approach procedures at the Kipnuk Airport has made this action necessary to enhance safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 17, 2011. - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace Galbraith Lake, AK. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0865; Airspace Docket No. 11–AAL–14]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Galbraith Lake AK. The creation of two special instrument approach procedures at the Galbraith Lake Airport has made this action necessary to enhance safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 17, 2011. - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Kipnuk, AK. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0866 Airspace Docket No. 11–AAL–15]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Kipnuk, AK. The amendment of two standard instrument approach procedures at the Kipnuk Airport has made this action necessary to enhance safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 17, 2011. - Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Kwigillingok, AK. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0881 Airspace Docket No. 11–AAL–18]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to revise Class E airspace at Kwigillingok, AK. The amendment of two standard instrument approach procedures at the Kwigillingok Airport has made this action necessary to enhance safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 17, 2011. - Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Baltimore, MD. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2010–1328; Airspace Docket No. 10–AEA–26]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E Airspace at
Baltimore, MD, as the Martin Non- Directional Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned and new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have
been developed at Martin State Airport. This action would also update the
geographic coordinates of the Baltimore VORTAC. This action would enhance
the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations
at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 17, 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. - Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Danville, PA. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011– 0766; Airspace Docket No. 11–AEA–19]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to establish Class E Airspace at Danville, PA, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Danville Airport. This action would enhance the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 17, 2011.
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: License Requirements for Operation of a Launch Site. 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 June 21,
2011, Vol. 76, No. 119, page 36172. The information to be collected includes
data required for performing launch site location analysis. The launch site
license is valid for a period of 5 years. Respondents are licensees authorized to
operate sites. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 30, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Rotorcraft External Load Operator Certificate Application. 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 June 21, 2011, Vol. 76, No. 119, page 36171. Information required from the public by 14 CFR part 133 is used by the FAA to process the operating certificate as a record of aircraft authorized for use, and to monitor Rotorcraft External-Load Operations.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 30, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: License
Requirements for Operation of a Launch Site. 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 June 21, 2011, Vol. 76, No. 119, page 36172. The information to be collected includes data required for performing launch site location analysis. The launch site license is valid for a period of 5 years. Respondents are licensees authorized to operate sites. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 30, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Reduced
Vertical Separation Minimum. 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 June 21, 2011, Vol. 76, No. 119, page 36171– 36172. Aircraft operators seeking operational approval to conduct RVSM operations within the 48 contiguous United States (U.S.), Alaska and a portion of the Gulf of Mexico must submit an application to the Certificate Holding District Office. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 30, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Rotorcraft
External Load Operator Certificate Application. 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 June 21, 2011, Vol. 76, No. 119, page 36171. Information required from the public by 14 CFR part 133 is used by the FAA to process the operating certificate as a record of aircraft authorized for use, and to monitor Rotorcraft External-Load Operations. DATES: Written comments should be
submitted by September 30, 2011. - Notice of Intent To Release Federally- Obligated Airport Properties, Tampa
International Airport, Tampa, FL. The FAA hereby provides notice of intent to release certain airport properties, 0.026 acres at the Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL, from the conditions, reservations, and restrictions as contained in a Quitclaim Deed agreement between the FAA and the City of Tampa, dated November 5, 1947. The release of property will allow the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority to grant a utility easment to the City of Tampa. The property is located on the southwest corner of Dale Mabry Highway and Tampa Bay Boulevard in Hillsborough County, Florida. The parcel is currently designated as non-aeronautical use. The property will be released of its federal obligations for fair market value. The fair market value of the parcel has been determined by appraisal to be $7,900. Documents reflecting the Sponsor’s
request are available, by appointment only, for inspection at the Tampa International Airport and the FAA Airports District Office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 125 of The Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR–21) requires the FAA to provide an opportunity for public notice and comment prior to the ‘‘waiver’’ or ‘‘modification’’ of a sponsor’s Federal obligation to use certain airport land for
non-aeronautical purposes. DATES: Comments are due on or before September 30, 2011. - Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received. This notice contains a
summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Title 14,
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). The purpose of this notice is to improve
the public’s awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of the FAA’s regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before September 20, 2011.
Friday September 2, 2011
Final Rule
- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Clemson, SC. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0394; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–17]. Final rule. This action amends Class E Airspace at Clemson, SC, as a runway extension requires amended Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Oconee County Regional Airport. This action enhances the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. This action also changes the airport name. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 20, 2001. 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; Hawaiian Islands, HI. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0754; Airspace Docket No. 11–AWP–12]. Final rule. This action amends Class E airspace for the Hawaiian Islands, HI. The FAA is taking this action in response to a request from the Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) to better clarify the legal description of controlled airspace designated as Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface for the Hawaiian Islands, HI. This action enhances the safety and management of aircraft operations. DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, December 15, 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.