Certification of Power Supply systems for Portable Electronic Devices on Part 25 Airplanes, 18453 [05-7193]

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[FR Doc. 05–7212 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Policy Statement No. ANM–01–111–165] Certification of Power Supply systems for Portable Electronic Devices on Part 25 Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of final policy statement. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of final policy on certification of power supply systems for portable electronic devices on part 25 airplanes. DATES: This final policy was issued by the transport Airplane Directorate on March 18, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Slotte, Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transport Standards Staff, Airplane and flight Crew Interface Branch, ANM–111, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2315; fax (425) 227–1320; e-mail: steve.slotte@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Disposition of Comments A notice of proposed policy was published in the Federal Register on VerDate jul<14>2003 17:45 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 August 27, 2001. Seven (7) commenters responded to the request for comments. Background Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 18, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–7193 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Policy Statement No. ANM–115–05–005] One of the purposes of this and other policy is to communicate acceptable methods of compliance with the part 25 rules. The compliance methods discussed in this policy should be applied to type, amended, supplemental, and amended supplemental type certification programs whose application date is on or after the date of the policy is finalized. For existing certification programs whose application precedes the date this policy is effective and the methods of compliance have already been coordinated with and approved by the FAA or their designee, the applicant may continue to follow the previously acceptable methods of compliance or choose to follow the guidance contained in this policy. The policy contained in the memorandum should be applied to all transport airplane programs for an acceptable method of compliance with 14 CFR part 25 for power supply systems (PSS) installed in part 25 airplanes for use with passengerprovided carry-on devices or portable electronic devices (PED). Portable electronic devices include but are not limited to portable computers, handheld computing devices, and hand-held gaming devices. These guidelines are applicable to PSS intended for use with PED and are independent of the PSS outlet location (e.g., seat, wall, or cabinet mounted) and apply only to the electrical aspects of PSS for PED. This policy does not cover the approval or the use of these devices or any interconnecting means used to power such equipment onboard an airplane. This guidance covers low voltage and high voltage systems. The final policy as well as the disposition of public comments received is available on the Internet at the following address: https:// airweb.faa.gov.rgl. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can obtain a copy of the policy by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. PO 00000 18453 Sfmt 4703 Policy Statement on Acceptance of a Component Method To Demonstrate Compliance With § 25.562(c)(2) for placement Seat Bottom Cushions Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed policy; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed policy on a component method for demonstrating that a seat with a replacement bottom cushion complies with § 25.562(c)(2). This policy addresses non-flotation monolithic (single layer) cushions. DATES: Send your comments on or before May 11, 2005. ADDRESSES: Address your comments to the individual identified under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael T. Thompson, Federal Aviation Administration, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transport Standards Staff, Standardization Branch, ANM–113, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1157; fax (425) 227–1232; e-mail: Michael.t.thompson@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited The proposed policy memorandum is available on the Internet at the following address: https://www.airweb.faa.gov/rgl. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can obtain a copy of the proposed policy memorandum by contacting the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The FAA invites your comments on this proposed policy memorandum. We will accept your comments, data, views, or arguments by letter, fax, or e-mail. Send your comments to the person indicated in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. mark your comments, ‘‘Comments to Policy Statement No. [insert memorandum number].’’ Use the following format when preparing your comments: • Organize your comments issue-byissue. • For each issue, state what specific change you are requesting to the proposed policy. • Include justification, reasons, or data for each change you are requesting. We also welcome comments in support of the proposed policy. E:\FR\FM\11APN1.SGM 11APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 68 (Monday, April 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 18453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7193]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Policy Statement No. ANM-01-111-165]


Certification of Power Supply systems for Portable Electronic 
Devices on Part 25 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of final policy statement.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the 
availability of final policy on certification of power supply systems 
for portable electronic devices on part 25 airplanes.

DATES: This final policy was issued by the transport Airplane 
Directorate on March 18, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Slotte, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Transport Airplane Directorate, Transport Standards 
Staff, Airplane and flight Crew Interface Branch, ANM-111, 1601 Lind 
Avenue, SW., Renton, WA 98055-4056; telephone (425) 227-2315; fax (425) 
227-1320; e-mail: steve.slotte@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Disposition of Comments

    A notice of proposed policy was published in the Federal Register 
on August 27, 2001. Seven (7) commenters responded to the request for 
comments.

Background

    One of the purposes of this and other policy is to communicate 
acceptable methods of compliance with the part 25 rules. The compliance 
methods discussed in this policy should be applied to type, amended, 
supplemental, and amended supplemental type certification programs 
whose application date is on or after the date of the policy is 
finalized. For existing certification programs whose application 
precedes the date this policy is effective and the methods of 
compliance have already been coordinated with and approved by the FAA 
or their designee, the applicant may continue to follow the previously 
acceptable methods of compliance or choose to follow the guidance 
contained in this policy.
    The policy contained in the memorandum should be applied to all 
transport airplane programs for an acceptable method of compliance with 
14 CFR part 25 for power supply systems (PSS) installed in part 25 
airplanes for use with passenger-provided carry-on devices or portable 
electronic devices (PED). Portable electronic devices include but are 
not limited to portable computers, hand-held computing devices, and 
hand-held gaming devices. These guidelines are applicable to PSS 
intended for use with PED and are independent of the PSS outlet 
location (e.g., seat, wall, or cabinet mounted) and apply only to the 
electrical aspects of PSS for PED.
    This policy does not cover the approval or the use of these devices 
or any interconnecting means used to power such equipment onboard an 
airplane. This guidance covers low voltage and high voltage systems.
    The final policy as well as the disposition of public comments 
received is available on the Internet at the following address: https://
airweb.faa.gov.rgl. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can 
obtain a copy of the policy by contacting the person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 18, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-7193 Filed 4-8-05; 8:45 am]
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