Federal Aviation Administration Policy for Certification of New-Production Military-Derived Aircraft in Restricted Category, 36227 [05-12377]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 119 / Wednesday, June 22, 2005 / Notices expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on March 9, 2005, pages 11725–11726. Comments must be submitted on or before July 22, 2005. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Street on (202) 267–9895. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Title: Protection of Voluntarily Submitted Information. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection. OMB Control Number: 2120–0646. Form(s) NA. Affected Public: A total of 10 respondents. Abstract: The rule regarding the protection of voluntarily submitted information acts to ensure that certain non-required information offered by air carriers will not be disclosed. The respondents apply to be covered by this program by submitting an application letter notifying the Administrator that they wish to participate. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: An estimated 5 hours annually. Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, Attention FAA Desk Officer. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the Department’s estimates of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. ADDRESSES: Issued in Washington, DC on June 16, 2005. Judith D. Street, FAA Information Systems and Technology Services, ABA–20. [FR Doc. 05–12364 Filed 6–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M VerDate jul<14>2003 21:12 Jun 21, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration Policy for Certification of New-Production Military-Derived Aircraft in Restricted Category Federal Aviation Administration (DOT). ACTION: Notice of policy and request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy for the type certification of newproduction military-derived aircraft in restricted category as allowed by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.25(a)(2) and 21.185(a). DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 22, 2005. ADDRESSES: Send all comments on this policy to: Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft Engineering Division, Certification Procedures Branch, AIR– 110, Room 815, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Mr. Graham Long. You may also deliver comments to the address above, or via e-mail to: 9-AWAAIR110-GNL2@faa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Graham Long, AIR–110, Room 815, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft Engineering Division, AIR–110, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, Telephone (202) 267–3715, FAX: (202) 237–5340, or e-mail: 9-AWA-AIR110-GNL2@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited You are invited to comment on the policy by submitting written data, views, or arguments to the above address. Comments received on the policy may be examined, before and after the comment closing date, in Room 815, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, weekdays except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Director, Aircraft Certification Service, will consider all communications received on or before the closing date before issuing the final Notice. Background Interested parties have approached us requesting approval of new-production, military-derived aircraft for use in restricted category special purpose operations. Those interested parties are seeking to have these new-production, PO 00000 Frm 00119 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36227 military-derived aircraft eligible for U.S. civil airworthiness certification without passing through the military acquisition system. Note, under current regulations, new-production military-derived aircraft are eligible for an airworthiness certificate in restricted category (See 14 CFR 21.185(a)) provided: (1) They are of a type having met the requirements of 14 CFR 21.25(a)(2); (2) Are manufactured by the original manufacturer of the type for the U.S. Armed Forces (or its licensee); and (3) Are manufactured under a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) production approval (see generally 14 CFR part 21, Subpart G-Production Certificates). The availability of new-production military-derived aircraft enables newer military-derived aircraft, with the original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) technical support, to operate in place of older military surplus aircraft currently being used. How To Obtain Copies You may get a copy of the proposed policy statement from the Internet at: https://www.faa.gov/Certification/ Aircraft/DraftDoc/Comments.htm, by selecting Draft Policy Memos. You may also request a copy from Mr. Graham Long. See the section entitled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for the complete address. Issued in Washington, DC, on June 15, 2005. Susan J.M. Cabler, Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–12377 Filed 6–21–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Noise Compatibility Program Notice; Georgetown Municipal Airport, Georgetown, TX Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its findings on the noise compatibility program submitted by the city of Georgetown under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. (the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act, hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’) and 14 CFR Part 150. These findings are made in recognition of the description of Federal and nonfederal responsibilities in Senate Report No. 96–52 (1980). 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 36227]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-12377]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Federal Aviation Administration Policy for Certification of New-
Production Military-Derived Aircraft in Restricted Category

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of policy and request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the Federal Aviation Administration 
(FAA) policy for the type certification of new-production military-
derived aircraft in restricted category as allowed by Title 14 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.25(a)(2) and 21.185(a).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 22, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments on this policy to: Federal Aviation 
Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft Engineering 
Division, Certification Procedures Branch, AIR-110, Room 815, 800 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Mr. Graham Long. 
You may also deliver comments to the address above, or via e-mail to: 
9-AWA-AIR110-GNL2@faa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Graham Long, AIR-110, Room 815, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Aircraft Engineering Division, AIR-110, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591, Telephone (202) 267-3715, FAX: (202) 237-5340, or 
e-mail: 9-AWA-AIR110-GNL2@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    You are invited to comment on the policy by submitting written 
data, views, or arguments to the above address. Comments received on 
the policy may be examined, before and after the comment closing date, 
in Room 815, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591, weekdays except Federal holidays, between 8:30 
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Director, Aircraft Certification Service, will 
consider all communications received on or before the closing date 
before issuing the final Notice.

Background

    Interested parties have approached us requesting approval of new-
production, military-derived aircraft for use in restricted category 
special purpose operations. Those interested parties are seeking to 
have these new-production, military-derived aircraft eligible for U.S. 
civil airworthiness certification without passing through the military 
acquisition system. Note, under current regulations, new-production 
military-derived aircraft are eligible for an airworthiness certificate 
in restricted category (See 14 CFR 21.185(a)) provided:
    (1) They are of a type having met the requirements of 14 CFR 
21.25(a)(2);
    (2) Are manufactured by the original manufacturer of the type for 
the U.S. Armed Forces (or its licensee); and
    (3) Are manufactured under a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
production approval (see generally 14 CFR part 21, Subpart G-Production 
Certificates).
    The availability of new-production military-derived aircraft 
enables newer military-derived aircraft, with the original equipment 
manufacturers' (OEM) technical support, to operate in place of older 
military surplus aircraft currently being used.

How To Obtain Copies

    You may get a copy of the proposed policy statement from the 
Internet at: https://www.faa.gov/Certification/Aircraft/DraftDoc/
Comments.htm, by selecting Draft Policy Memos. You may also request a 
copy from Mr. Graham Long. See the section entitled FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT for the complete address.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 15, 2005.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05-12377 Filed 6-21-05; 8:45 am]
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