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TABLE 1.—APPLICABILITY—Continued
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27–023, including Appendix A, dated May 3,
2005, are acceptable for compliance with the
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
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Ali Bahrami,
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[FR Doc. 06–1295 Filed 2–14–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22398; Airspace
Docket No. 05–ASO–7]
RIN 2120–AA66
Establishment of High Altitude Area
Navigation Routes; South Central
United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Related Information
(k) Canadian airworthiness directive CF–
2005–23, dated June 29, 2005, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
SUMMARY: This action establishes 16
high altitude area navigation (RNAV)
routes in the South Central United
States in support of the High Altitude
Redesign (HAR) program. The FAA is
taking this action to enhance safety and
to facilitate the more flexible and
efficient use of the navigable airspace.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April
13, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations Airspace and AIM,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A670BA–27–023, including
Appendix A, Revision A, dated May 18,
2005, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Bombardier, Inc., Canadair,
Aerospace Group, P.O. Box 6087, Station
Centre-ville, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3G9,
Canada, for a copy of this service
information. You may review copies at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S.
History
On September 27, 2005, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to
establish 16 RNAV routes in the South
Central United States, within the
airspace assigned to the Memphis Air
Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
(70 FR 56391). The routes were
proposed as part of the HAR program to
enhance safety and facilitate the more
flexible and efficient use of the
navigable airspace for en route
instrument flight rules (IFR) aircraft
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(j)(1) The Manager, New York ACO, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
the appropriate principal inspector in the
FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
District Office.
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operations. Interested parties were
invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments
on this proposal to the FAA. One
comment was received in response to
the NPRM. The comment supported the
proposal.
High altitude area navigation routes
are published in paragraph 2006 of FAA
Order 7400.9N dated September 1, 2005
and effective September 15, 2005, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The area navigation routes listed
in this document will be published
subsequently in the order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
establishing 16 RNAV routes in the
South Central United States, within the
airspace assigned to Memphis ARTCC.
The FAA is taking this action in support
of the HAR program to enhance safety
and to facilitate the more flexible and
efficient use of the navigable airspace
for en route instrument flight rules (IFR)
operations. This rule includes several
corrections to the route descriptions
published in the NPRM. In route Q–26,
the name of the fix ‘‘ABROC’’ is being
changed to ‘‘DEVAC.’’ This changes the
fix name only; the latitude and
longitude coordinates for the fix remain
the same as published in the NPRM. In
addition, the order of the points listed
for routes Q–19 and Q–33 has been
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Q–19 BNA to PLESS [New]
BNA ...............................................................
PLESS ............................................................
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Q–21 JONEZ to RZC [New]
JONEZ ............................................................
RZC ................................................................
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Q–23 FSM to RZC [New]
FSM ................................................................
RZC ................................................................
reversed to comply with policy that odd
numbered routes be described with the
points listed from South to North. This
does not affect the actual alignment of
routes Q–19 and Q–33. Except for these
changes, the routes in this rule are the
same as those proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Procedures. This airspace action is not
expected to cause any potentially
significant impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that
warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with
Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E,
Environmental Impacts: Policies and
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In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporating by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9N,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated September 1, 2005, and
effective September 15, 2005, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006
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(Lat. 34°30′57″N., long. 95°27′34″W.)
(Lat. 36°14′47″N., long. 94°07′17″W.)
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VORTAC ........................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
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(Lat. 35°23′18″N., long. 94°16′18″W.)
(Lat. 36°14′47″N., long. 94°07′17″W.)
Fix ..................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
(Lat.
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(Lat.
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Q–26 ARG to DEVAC [New]
ARG ................................................................
DEVAC ...........................................................
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Q–25 MEEOW to PXV [New]
MEEOW .........................................................
ARG ................................................................
WLSUN ..........................................................
PXV ................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
Fix ..................................................................
(Lat. 36°06′36″N., long. 90°57′13″W.)
(Lat. 34°37′05″N., long. 87°26′07″W.)
Q–27 FSM to ZALDA [New]
FSM ................................................................
ZALDA ...........................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
(Lat. 35°23′18″N., long. 94°16′18″W.)
(Lat. 36°04′55″N., long. 93°37′37″W.)
Q–28 GRAZN to PXV [New]
GRAZN ..........................................................
PYRMD ..........................................................
HAKAT ..........................................................
WP .................................................................
WP .................................................................
WP .................................................................
(Lat. 34°15′00″N., long. 94°21′29″W.)
(Lat. 34°34′00″N., long. 93°44′00″W.)
(Lat. 36°17′00″N., long. 91°04′00″W.)
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(Lat. 36°08′13″N., long. 86°41′05″W.)
(Lat. 37°48′35″N., long. 88°57′48″W.)
Fix ..................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
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ESTEE ............................................................
PXV ................................................................
WP .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
(Lat. 34°41′00″N., long. 88°17′00″W.)
(Lat. 37°55′42″N., long. 87°45′45″W.)
Q–29 HARES to PXV [New]
HARES ...........................................................
MEM ..............................................................
SIDAE ............................................................
PXV ................................................................
WP .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
Q–30 SQS to VUZ [NEW]
SQS ................................................................
VUZ ................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
(Lat. 33°27′50″N., long. 90°16′38″W.)
(Lat. 33°40′13″N., long. 86°53′59″W.)
Q–31 DHART TO PXV [NEW]
DHART ..........................................................
TOROS ...........................................................
UJM ................................................................
TIIDE ..............................................................
PXV ................................................................
Fix ..................................................................
WP .................................................................
VOR/DME ......................................................
WP .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
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(Lat.
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33°40′00″N.,
34°34′30″N.,
37°28′00″N.,
37°55′42″N.,
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92°25′10″W.)
92°10′00″W.)
90°40′28″W.)
87°59′00″W.)
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VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
Fix ..................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
Fix ..................................................................
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
33°15′22″N.,
34°08′00″N.,
34°38′11″N.,
36°08′13″N.,
36°36′50″N.,
long.
long.
long.
long.
long.
92°44′38″W.)
90°17′00″W.)
88°53′55″W.)
86°41′05″W.)
85°10′56″W.)
Fix ..................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
WP .................................................................
(Lat. 33°23′52″N., long. 92°25′10″W.)
(Lat. 34°40′40″N., long. 92°10′50″W.)
(Lat. 37°02′00″N., long. 91°15′00″W.)
VORTAC ........................................................
Vix .................................................................
VORTAC ........................................................
Fix ..................................................................
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
(Lat.
Q–32 ELD to SWAPP [New]
ELD ................................................................
GAGLE ...........................................................
CRAMM .........................................................
BNA ...............................................................
SWAPP ..........................................................
Q–33 DHART to PROWl [New]
DHART ..........................................................
LIT ..................................................................
PROWL ..........................................................
Q–34 TXK to SWAPP [New]
TXK ................................................................
MATIE ...........................................................
MEM ..............................................................
SWAPP ..........................................................
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Q–36 RZC to SWAPP [New]
RZC ................................................................
TWITS ............................................................
DEPEC ............................................................
BNA ...............................................................
SWAPP ..........................................................
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Q–38 ROKIT to BESOM [New]
ROKIT ............................................................
INCIN .............................................................
LAREY ...........................................................
BESOM ..........................................................
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Q–40 AEX to MISLe [New]
AEX ................................................................
DOOMS ..........................................................
SALVA ...........................................................
MISLE ............................................................
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Issued in Washington, DC on January 30,
2006.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
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14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA–2005–22509; Airspace
Docket No. 03–AWA–2
RIN 2120–AA66
Modification of the St. Louis Class B
Airspace Area; MO
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action modifies the St.
Louis, MO, (STL) Class B airspace area
to contain large, turbine-powered
aircraft operations to and from the new
Runway 11/29 at the Lambert-St. Louis
International Airport (KSTL), St. Louis,
MO. The FAA is taking this action to
enhance safety and improve the
management of aircraft operations in the
KSTL terminal area. Further, this effort
supports the FAA’s national airspace
redesign goal of optimizing terminal and
en route airspace areas to reduce aircraft
delays and improve system capacity.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April
13, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Steve Rohring, Airspace and Rules,
Office of System Operations Airspace
and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Background
On November 22, 2005, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to modify the STL Class B airspace area
(70 FR 70558). The FAA proposed the
action to enhance safety and improve
the management of aircraft operations in
the KSTL terminal area by containing
large, turbine-powered aircraft
operations to and from the new Runway
11/29 within the STL Class B airspace
area.
As part of the FAA’s Operational
Evolution Plan, a new runway is under
construction at KSTL. The new runway
(Runway 11/29) is designed to provide
a 51% increase in airport capacity and
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is scheduled to be commissioned in
April, 2006. If the current Class B
airspace area is not expanded, aircraft
conducting instrument operations to
this new runway will frequently need to
intercept instrument approaches outside
of the STL Class B airspace area. This
action addresses that matter.
Discussion of Comments
International parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking
proceeding by submitting written
comments on the proposal to the FAA.
The FAA received three comments as
follows:
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) concurred with
the proposed modifications to the STL
Class B airspace area and suggested
raising the ceiling of the STL Class B
airspace area from 8,000 feet above
mean sea level (MSL) to 10,000 feet
MSL in addition to the modifications
proposed in the NPRM ‘‘to further
improve the safety of arrival and
departure operation to and from
[KSTL].’’ The FAA considered raising
the ceiling of Class B airspace early in
the planning phase for this
modification; however, the increase was
opposed by the ad hoc committee and
sufficient justification for raising the
ceiling was not found. The FAA will
continue to evaluate traffic volume and
flow patterns in the KSTL terminal area
to identify any future safety benefit that
may be gained by raising the ceiling.
A second commenter also suggested
raising the ceiling of the STL Class B
airspace area to 10,000 feet MSL. The
FAA does not support that view as
discussed above. Additionally, the
commenter expressed a concern with
using geographical references because
pilots not familiar with the area may
have difficulty identifying them. He
suggested using radials of the Troy Very
High Frequency Omni-Range (VOR) to
delineate the boundaries of the
‘‘keyhole’’ to the northeast of KSTL. The
FAA disagrees with using the Troy VOR
rather than geographical features to
describe the boundaries of Class B
airspace. The ad hoc committee
specifically expressed their desire to use
geographical landmarks wherever
possible to facilitate a visual flight rules
(VFR) pilot’s ability to identify
boundaries. Further, adoption of this
suggestion would unnecessarily expand
the amount of Class B airspace beyond
what is actually needed to contain large,
turbine-powered aircraft within the STL
Class B airspace area.
That commenter also suggested
‘‘eliminating Area I or standardizing its
floor with the adjacent Area G.’’ The
FAA finds that designating Area I is
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necessary to contain large, turbinepowered aircraft utilizing the TRAKE 8
Arrival to the new Runway 11. Further,
the suggestion to lower the floor of this
area to 4,500 feet MSL (to coincide with
the floor of Area G) would result in
airspace being added to Class B that is
not necessary to contain large turbinepowered aircraft within the STL Class B
airspace area.
The third commenter suggested using
a river to the north of KSTL as a
boundary for the STL Class B surface
area. This would provide a visual
reference for VFR pilots. This suggestion
had been considered but not adopted by
the ad hoc committee. While the
Missouri River will no longer define this
boundary, pilots may use the Cardinal
VOR/DME or visual references such as
Highway 94 or Route H to identify the
boundary. Further, the FAA believes
that expanding the Class B surface area
to the northwest and north of KSTL is
necessary to contain large, turbinepowered aircraft departing Runway 29
that turn northbound.
The third commenter also requested
that the floor of the STL Class B airspace
area remain at 2,000 feet MSL over the
St. Charles Airport (3SQ) rather than
lowering it to 1,700 feet MSL. The FAA
believes that lowering the floor of Class
B airspace over 3SQ is necessary to
ensure that large, turbine-powered
aircraft arriving Runway 11 or departing
Runway 29 are contained within the
STL Class B airspace area. Further,
because the traffic pattern altitude at the
3SQ is 1,100 feet MSL, aircraft may
continue their practice of flying over the
traffic pattern at 1,600 feet MSL without
entering the STL Class B airspace area.
This practice will also provide sufficient
vertical separation between aircraft
flying over 3SQ and large, turbinepowered aircraft operating to and from
Runway 11/29.
The coordinates for this airspace
docket are based on North American
Datum 83. Class B airspace areas are
published in paragraph 3000 of FAA
Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated September
1, 2005, and effective September 15,
2005, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR section 71.1. The
Class B airspace area listed in this
document would be published
subsequently in the order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
modifying the STL Class B airspace
area. Specifically, this action (depicted
on the attached chart) modifies Areas A,
B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. It also redesignates a portion of the current Area
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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7845-7848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-1427]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22398; Airspace Docket No. 05-ASO-7]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of High Altitude Area Navigation Routes; South
Central United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes 16 high altitude area navigation
(RNAV) routes in the South Central United States in support of the High
Altitude Redesign (HAR) program. The FAA is taking this action to
enhance safety and to facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of
the navigable airspace.
DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 13, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace and Rules,
Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
On September 27, 2005, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking to establish 16 RNAV routes in the South
Central United States, within the airspace assigned to the Memphis Air
Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) (70 FR 56391). The routes were
proposed as part of the HAR program to enhance safety and facilitate
the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable airspace for en
route instrument flight rules (IFR) aircraft
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operations. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on this proposal to
the FAA. One comment was received in response to the NPRM. The comment
supported the proposal.
High altitude area navigation routes are published in paragraph
2006 of FAA Order 7400.9N dated September 1, 2005 and effective
September 15, 2005, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1.
The area navigation routes listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by establishing 16 RNAV routes in the South Central United
States, within the airspace assigned to Memphis ARTCC. The FAA is
taking this action in support of the HAR program to enhance safety and
to facilitate the more flexible and efficient use of the navigable
airspace for en route instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This
rule includes several corrections to the route descriptions published
in the NPRM. In route Q-26, the name of the fix ``ABROC'' is being
changed to ``DEVAC.'' This changes the fix name only; the latitude and
longitude coordinates for the fix remain the same as published in the
NPRM. In addition, the order of the points listed for routes Q-19 and
Q-33 has been reversed to comply with policy that odd numbered routes
be described with the points listed from South to North. This does not
affect the actual alignment of routes Q-19 and Q-33. Except for these
changes, the routes in this rule are the same as those proposed in the
NPRM.
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory
action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule''
under Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so
minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule,
when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with Paragraph 311(a) of FAA Order 1050.1E, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures. This airspace action is not expected to cause
any potentially significant impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by Reference, Navigation (air).
The Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporating by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9N,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005,
and effective September 15, 2005, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * * * *
Q-19 BNA to PLESS [New]
BNA........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]08'13''N., long. 86[deg]41'05''W.)
PLESS....................... Fix................. (Lat. 37[deg]48'35''N., long. 88[deg]57'48''W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-21 JONEZ to RZC [New]
JONEZ...................... Fix................. (Lat. 34[deg]30'57''N., long. 95[deg]27'34''W.)
RZC......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]14'47''N., long. 94[deg]07'17''W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-23 FSM to RZC [New]
FSM........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]23'18''N., long. 94[deg]16'18''W.)
RZC......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]14'47''N., long. 94[deg]07'17''W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-25 MEEOW to PXV [New]
MEEOW...................... Fix................. (Lat. 34[deg]19'05''N., long. 93[deg]31'25''W.)
ARG......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]06'36''N., long. 90[deg]57'13''W.)
WLSUN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]35'00''N., long. 88[deg]08'00''W.)
PXV......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
Q-26 ARG to DEVAC [New]
ARG........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]06'36''N., long. 90[deg]57'13''W.)
DEVAC....................... Fix................. (Lat. 34[deg]37'05''N., long. 87[deg]26'07''W.)
Q-27 FSM to ZALDA [New]
FSM........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]23'18''N., long. 94[deg]16'18''W.)
ZALDA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 36[deg]04'55''N., long. 93[deg]37'37''W.)
Q-28 GRAZN to PXV [New]
GRAZN...................... WP.................. (Lat. 34[deg]15'00''N., long. 94[deg]21'29''W.)
PYRMD....................... WP.................. (Lat. 34[deg]34'00''N., long. 93[deg]44'00''W.)
HAKAT....................... WP.................. (Lat. 36[deg]17'00''N., long. 91[deg]04'00''W.)
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ESTEE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 34[deg]41'00''N., long. 88[deg]17'00''W.)
PXV......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
Q-29 HARES to PXV [New]
HARES...................... WP.................. (Lat. 33[deg]00'00''N., long. 91[deg]44'00''W.)
MEM......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]00'54''N., long. 89[deg]59'00''W.)
SIDAE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]20'00''N., long. 87[deg]50'00''W.)
PXV......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
Q-30 SQS to VUZ [NEW]
SQS........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 33[deg]27'50''N., long. 90[deg]16'38''W.)
VUZ......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 33[deg]40'13''N., long. 86[deg]53'59''W.)
Q-31 DHART TO PXV [NEW]
DHART...................... Fix................. (Lat. 33[deg]23'52''N., long. 92[deg]25'10''W.)
TOROS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 33[deg]40'00''N., long. 92[deg]10'00''W.)
UJM......................... VOR/DME............. (Lat. 34[deg]34'30''N., long. 90[deg]40'28''W.)
TIIDE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]28'00''N., long. 87[deg]59'00''W.)
PXV......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 37[deg]55'42''N., long. 87[deg]45'45''W.)
Q-32 ELD to SWAPP [New]
ELD........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 33[deg]15'22''N., long. 92[deg]44'38''W.)
GAGLE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 34[deg]08'00''N., long. 90[deg]17'00''W.)
CRAMM....................... Fix................. (Lat. 34[deg]38'11''N., long. 88[deg]53'55''W.)
BNA......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]08'13''N., long. 86[deg]41'05''W.)
SWAPP....................... Fix................. (Lat. 36[deg]36'50''N., long. 85[deg]10'56''W.)
Q-33 DHART to PROWl [New]
DHART...................... Fix................. (Lat. 33[deg]23'52''N., long. 92[deg]25'10''W.)
LIT......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 34[deg]40'40''N., long. 92[deg]10'50''W.)
PROWL....................... WP.................. (Lat. 37[deg]02'00''N., long. 91[deg]15'00''W.)
Q-34 TXK to SWAPP [New]
TXK........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 33[deg]30'50''N., long. 94[deg]04'24''W.)
MATIE....................... Vix................. (Lat. 34[deg]05'42''N., long. 92[deg]33'02''W.)
MEM......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 35[deg]00'54''N., long. 89[deg]59'00''W.)
SWAPP....................... Fix................. (Lat. 36[deg]36'50''N., long. 85[deg]10'56''W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-36 RZC to SWAPP [New]
RZC........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]14'47''N., long. 94[deg]07'17''W.)
TWITS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 36[deg]06'32''N., long. 90[deg]54'48''W.)
DEPEC....................... WP.................. (Lat. 36[deg]06'00''N., long. 87[deg]31'00''W.)
BNA......................... VORTAC.............. (Lat. 36[deg]08'13''N., long. 86[deg]41'05''W.)
SWAPP....................... Fix................. (Lat. 36[deg]36'50''N., long. 86[deg]10'56''W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-38 ROKIT to BESOM [New]
ROKIT...................... Fix................. (Lat. 30[deg]29'50''N., long. 94[deg]30'50''W.)
INCIN....................... WP.................. (Lat. 31[deg]21'09''N., long. 92[deg]45'18''W.)
LAREY....................... WP.................. (Lat. 32[deg]00'12''N., long. 91[deg]22'22''W.)
BESOM....................... Fix................. (Lat. 35[deg]35'11''N., long. 87[deg]39'23''W.)
* * * * * * *
Q-40 AEX to MISLe [New]
AEX........................ VORTAC.............. (Lat. 31[deg]15'24''N., long. 92[deg]30'04''W.)
DOOMS....................... WP.................. (Lat. 31[deg]53'08''N., long. 91[deg]09'56''W.)
SALVA....................... WP.................. (Lat. 32[deg]38'00''N., long. 89[deg]21'56''W.)
MISLE....................... WP.................. (Lat. 33[deg]24'00''N., long. 87[deg]38'00''W.)
* * * * * * *
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Issued in Washington, DC on January 30, 2006.
Edith V. Parish,
Manager, Airspace and Rules.
[FR Doc. 06-1427 Filed 2-14-06; 8:45 am]
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