Draft Order 8040.2, Airworthiness Directive Process for Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, 28075 [06-4525]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 93 / Monday, May 15, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 33.87–1, Calibration Test, Endurance Test, and Teardown Inspection for Turbine Engine Certification (§§ 33.85, 33.87, 33.93) Draft Order 8040.2, Airworthiness Directive Process for Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of issuance of advisory circular. AGENCY: This notice announces the issuance of Advisory Circular 9AC) 33.87–1, Calibration Test, Endurance Test, and Teardown Inspection for Turbine Engine Certification. This AC sets forth acceptable methods of compliance for aircraft engines with the provisions of §§ 33.85, 33.87, and 33.93 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This AC provides guidance for part 33 type certification endurance testing of all classes of turbine engines. DATES: The Engine and Propeller Directorate issued Advisory Circular 33.87–1 on April 13, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Federal Aviation Administration, Attn: Robert McCabe, Engine and Propeller Standards Staff, Rulemaking and Policy Branch, ANE–111, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803– 5299; telephone: (781) 238–7138; fax (781) 238–7199; e-mail: robert.mccabe@faa.gov. We have filed in the docket all substantive comments received, and a report summarizing them. If you wish to review the docket in person, you may go to the above address between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you wish to contact the above individual directly, you can use the above telephone number or email address provided. How to Obtain Copies: A paper copy of AC 33.87–1 may be obtained by writing to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Subsequent Distribution Office, DOT Warehouse, SVC–121.23, Ardmore East Business Center, 3341 Q 75th Ave., Landover, MD 20785, telephone 301–322–5377, or by faxing your request to the warehouse at 301– 386–5394. The AC will also be available on the Internet at https://www.faa.gov. SUMMARY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701– 44702, 44704) Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on April 13, 2006. Francis A. Favara, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–4526 Filed 5–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:54 May 12, 2006 Jkt 208001 Federal Aviation Administration (DOT). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of, and requests comments on draft Order 8040.2, Airworthiness Directive Process for Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information. The draft order describes new policy and procedures for developing and issuing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directives (AD) on imported products where the State of Design Authority issued mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI). The process will allow for a timelier issuance of ADs. DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 14, 2006. ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the draft Order electronically by logging onto the following Web site: https:// www.faa.gov/aircraft/draftldocs/. You may submit a hard copy of your comments to the address specified below, to the attention of the individual identified as point of contact for the document. Ms. Linda Walker, AIR–140, Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft Engineering Division, Room 813, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267–9592, Fax (2020 267–5340. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments Invited When commenting on the draft Order, you should identify the Order by its number, 8040.2. Comments received may be examined, both before and after the closing date, in room 815 at the above address, weekdays except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. The Director, Aircraft Certification Service, will consider all comments received on or before the closing date before issuing a final document. You may obtain a paper copy of the draft Order by contacting the individual listed above, or obtain an electronic copy of the draft Order at: https:// www.faa.gov/aircraft/draftldocs/. For Internet retrieval assistance, contact the AIR Internet Content Program Manager at (202) 267–8361. PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 28075 Background The FAA proposes prototyping a new process for the issuance of airworthiness directives (AD) for imported products where the State of Design Authority issued mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI). In the draft order we describe policies and procedures for developing streamlined ADs issued against imported products. This streamlining will allow publishing of the ADs in a more expeditious manner, thereby ensuring the continued safety of the flying public in a more timely fashion. This process will continue to follow all existing AD issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure Act, and Federal Register requirements. Our Aircraft Certification Directorates will soon begin issuing individual ADs to prototype the streamlined process described in the draft order. Please note, in addition to the normal request for comments pertaining to the actual AD, we will request your comments, views, or arguments on the new process. How to Obtain Copies You may view or download the draft order from its online location at https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draftldocs/ . At this Web page, under Draft Documents Open for Comment, select ‘‘Orders.’’ At the Orders page, select ‘‘Proposed Orders.’’ Issued in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2006. David Hempe, Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–4525 Filed 5–12–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Highway Administration Environmental Impact Statement; Kandiyohi County, MN Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of intent. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 93 (Monday, May 15, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 28075]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-4525]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Draft Order 8040.2, Airworthiness Directive Process for Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of, and requests 
comments on draft Order 8040.2, Airworthiness Directive Process for 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information. The draft order 
describes new policy and procedures for developing and issuing Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness directives (AD) on imported 
products where the State of Design Authority issued mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI). The process will allow for 
a timelier issuance of ADs.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 14, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Send your comments on the draft Order electronically by 
logging onto the following Web site: https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/
draft_docs/. You may submit a hard copy of your comments to the 
address specified below, to the attention of the individual identified 
as point of contact for the document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Linda Walker, AIR-140, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft 
Engineering Division, Room 813, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267-9592, Fax (2020 267-5340.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    When commenting on the draft Order, you should identify the Order 
by its number, 8040.2. Comments received may be examined, both before 
and after the closing date, in room 815 at the above address, weekdays 
except Federal holidays, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. The Director, 
Aircraft Certification Service, will consider all comments received on 
or before the closing date before issuing a final document. You may 
obtain a paper copy of the draft Order by contacting the individual 
listed above, or obtain an electronic copy of the draft Order at: 
https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/. For Internet retrieval 
assistance, contact the AIR Internet Content Program Manager at (202) 
267-8361.

Background

    The FAA proposes prototyping a new process for the issuance of 
airworthiness directives (AD) for imported products where the State of 
Design Authority issued mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI). In the draft order we describe policies and procedures for 
developing streamlined ADs issued against imported products. This 
streamlining will allow publishing of the ADs in a more expeditious 
manner, thereby ensuring the continued safety of the flying public in a 
more timely fashion. This process will continue to follow all existing 
AD issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure 
Act, and Federal Register requirements.
    Our Aircraft Certification Directorates will soon begin issuing 
individual ADs to prototype the streamlined process described in the 
draft order. Please note, in addition to the normal request for 
comments pertaining to the actual AD, we will request your comments, 
views, or arguments on the new process.

How to Obtain Copies

    You may view or download the draft order from its online location 
at https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/. At this Web page, under 
Draft Documents Open for Comment, select ``Orders.'' At the Orders 
page, select ``Proposed Orders.''

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2006.
David Hempe,
Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06-4525 Filed 5-12-06; 8:45 am]
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