January 24, 2012
Final Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter France (ECF) Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, and D; and AS355E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0923; Directorate Identifier 2009–SW–20–AD; Amendment 39–16794; AD 2011–18–12]. Final rule. We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified ECF model helicopters. This AD results from a mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) AD issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union. The MCAI AD states that some cracks have been discovered in the spar of the upper fin on Model AS355N helicopters. Due to the fin design similarity between AS350 and AS355 helicopters, this AD action applies to both helicopter models. Modifying the upper and lower fin attachment is intended to prevent failure of a spar, loss of a fin, a separated fin hitting a rotor, and subsequent loss of control of a helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective on February 8, 2012. The incorporation by reference of certain publications is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 8, 2012. We must receive comments on this AD by March 26, 2012. - Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–1454; Directorate Identifier 2011–SW–054–AD; Amendment 39–16910; AD 2011–27–08]. Final rule. We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) model A109S and AW109SP helicopters. This AD is prompted by a fatigue crack found in the left elevator assembly along the riveting of the upper skin to the fourth rib on an Agusta A109S helicopter. These actions are intended to detect a crack, which could lead to a failure of the elevator, reduced maneuverability of the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 8, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain documents listed in this AD as of February 8, 2012. We must receive comments on this AD by March 26, 2012. - Amendment of Restricted Areas R–3704A and R–3704B; Fort Knox, KY. 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA–2011–1274; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–34]. Final rule. 14 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FAA–2011–1274; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–34]. Final rule. This action makes several editorial corrections to the descriptions of restricted areas R–3704A and R–3704B, Fort Knox, KY. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012.
Proposed Rules
- Proposed Modification, Revocation and Establishment of Air Traffic Service Routes; Windsor Locks Area; CT. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–1386; Airspace Docket No. 11–ANE–11]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to modify four VOR Federal airways, revoke one VOR Federal airway, and establish three area navigation (RNAV) routes in the vicinity of Windsor Locks, CT. The FAA is proposing this action to adjust the airway route structure due to the planned decommissioning of the Bradley VHF omnirange/tactical air navigation (VORTAC) aid located on Bradley International Airport property, Windsor Locks, CT. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 9, 2012.
Notices
- Notice of Availability of the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR): Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has prepared a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), SCH#2011051018, in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act for the 2012–2035 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (2012–2035 RTP/
SCS, Plan or Project). Please find attached the Notice of Availability of this Draft PEIR for the 2012–2035 RTP/SCS. DATES: Hard copies will be available for
review at SCAG’s office in downtown Los Angeles (at the address above) and
at major public libraries in the region (contact SCAG for specific locations). A
limited number of CD copies are available upon request. The review period for the Draft 2012–2035 RTP/SCS begins on December 30, 2011. Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on February 14, 2012.
January 28, 2012
Final Rules
- Amendment of Class D Airspace; Altus AFB, OK. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0630; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASW–8]. Final rule. This action amends Class D airspace for Altus AFB, OK. Procedural changes implemented to enhance safety for aircraft operating in the vicinity of Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport, Altus, OK, has made this action
necessary for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Altus AFB. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012. 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; Rockingham, NC. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1146; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–36]. Final rule. This action amends Class E Airspace at Rockingham, NC. The Roscoe Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned and new Standard Instrument Approaches have been developed for Richmond County Airport. This action also updates the airport’s geographic coordinates and notes the name change to Richmond County Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012. 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; Rockingham, NC. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–1146; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–36]. Final rule. This action amends Class E Airspace at Rockingham, NC. The Roscoe Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) has been decommissioned and new Standard Instrument Approaches have been developed for Richmond County Airport. This action also updates the airport’s geographic coordinates and notes the name change to Richmond County Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012. 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; Greenfield, IA. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0846; Airspace Docket No. 11–ACE–18]. Final rule. This action amends Class E airspace for Greenfield, IA. Decommissioning of the Greenfield nondirectional beacon (NDB) at Greenfield Municipal Airport, has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012. 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; Portsmouth, OH. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0850; Airspace Docket No. 11–AGL–17]. Final rule. This action amends Class E airspace for Portsmouth, OH. Decommissioning of the Portsmouth non-directional beacon (NDB) at Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport has made this action necessary to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport. The geographic coordinates of the airport also are updated. DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, April 5, 2012. 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.
Notices
- Approval of Noise Compatibility Program for Kona International Airport at Keahole, Keahole, North Kona, HI. Notice. The Federal Aviation Administration (FM) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation, Airports Division (DOT–A) 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 January 12, 2010, the FM determined that the noise exposure maps submitted by the DOT–A under Part 150 were in compliance with applicable requirements. On April 20,
2011 the FAA approved the Kona International Airport at Keahole noise compatibility program. All of the recommendations of the program were
approved. No program elements relating to new or revised flight procedures for
noise abatement were proposed. DATES: Effective Date: The effective date
of the FM’s approval of the Noise Compatibility Program for Kona International Airport at Keahole is April 20, 2011.