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14 CFR Parts 121 and 135
[Docket No. FAA–2002–6717; Amendment
Nos. 121–329, 135–108]
RIN 2120–AI03
Extended Operations (ETOPS) of MultiEngine Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation
Administration is correcting a final rule
published in the Federal Register on
January 16, 2007 (72 FR 1808). That
final rule applied to air carrier (part
121), commuter, and on-demand (part
135) turbine powered multi-engine
airplanes used in passenger-carrying,
and some all-cargo, extended-range
operations. This amendment adds the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Information Collection Control
Number indicating approval of the
information collection requirements of
the final rule. This amendment also
makes three corrections: In part 135, it
corrects the dual maintenance
paragraph to conform to part 121 and
deletes a redundant defining of
‘‘adequate airport’’; in part 121 it
corrects the rule language applicable to
those persons who must accomplish and
certify by signature the completion of
ETOPS tasks; and in parts 121 and 135
it corrects the hours required for
notification of maintenance problems
based on an earlier FAA rulemaking.
None of these changes is substantive,
but will clarify the final rule for the
affected public.
DATES: These amendments become
effective May 10, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical information on operational
issues, contact Robert Reich, Flight
Standards Service, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone (202) 267–8166; facsimile
(202) 267–5229; e-mail
Robert.Reich@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The final rule, Extended Operations
(ETOPS) of Multi-engine Airplanes,
applied to air carrier (part 121),
commuter, and on-demand (part 135)
turbine powered multi-engine airplanes
used in passenger-carrying, extendedrange operations. (January 16, 2007; 72
FR 1808) All-cargo operations in
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airplanes with more than two engines of
both part 121 and part 135 were
exempted from the majority of this rule.
The rule established regulations
governing the design, operation and
maintenance of certain airplanes
operated on flights that fly long
distances from an adequate airport. It
codified current FAA policy, industry
best practices and recommendations, as
well as international standards designed
to ensure long-range flights will
continue to operate safely. To ease the
transition for current operators, the rule
included delayed compliance dates for
certain ETOPS requirements.
Information Collection Requirements
Control Number
As required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3507(d)), the FAA submitted a copy of
the new information collection
requirements in this final rule to the
Office of Management and Budget for its
review. OMB approved the collection of
this information and assigned OMB
Control Number 2120–0718.
Explanation of Corrections
Part 135 Conforming Changes for
Appendix G
Following publication of the final
rule, it was brought to the attention of
the FAA that the concept of ‘‘dual
maintenance’’ in the final rule did not
codify existing FAA ETOPS guidance as
published in the notice of proposed
rulemaking. Essentially, the final rule
would have prohibited the maintenance
of more than one ETOPS significant
system during the same maintenance
visit. The FAA published a correction to
the final rule on February 15, 2007,
revising this language for part 121. (See
72 FR 7346; 15 February, 2007.) Today’s
amendment makes the same change for
14 CFR 135 in appendix G, section
G135.2.8 (c). Section G135.2.8 (c) is
changed to read:
‘‘(c) Limitations on dual maintenance.
(1) Except as specified in paragraph
G135.2.8 (c) (2) of this appendix, the
certificate holder may not perform scheduled
or unscheduled dual maintenance during the
same maintenance visit on the same or a
substantially similar ETOPS Significant
System listed in the ETOPS maintenance
document, if the improper maintenance
could result in the failure of an ETOPS
Significant System.
(2) In the event dual maintenance as
defined in paragraph G135.2.8 (c) (1) of this
appendix can not be avoided, the certificate
holder may perform maintenance provided:
(i) The maintenance action on each
affected ETOPS Significant System is
performed by a different technician, or
(ii) The maintenance action on each
affected ETOPS Significant System is
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performed by the same technician under the
direct supervision of a second qualified
individual; and
(iii) For either paragraph G135.2.8 (c) (2) (i)
or (ii) of this appendix, a qualified individual
conducts a ground verification test and any
in-flight verification test required under the
program developed pursuant to paragraph
G135.2.8 (d) of this appendix.’’
Also in part 135, the FAA notes a
redundancy in § 135.364, Maximum
flying time outside the United States.
Paragraph (b) repeats the definition of
‘‘adequate airport’’, which is found in
section G135.1.1, and adds other
references that may be confusing.
Therefore, the FAA deletes paragraph
(b) of this section as unnecessary to the
final rule. Section 135.364 now reads—
‘‘§ 135.364 Maximum flying time outside
the United States.
After February 15, 2008, no certificate
holder may operate an airplane, other than an
all-cargo airplane with more than two
engines, on a planned route that exceeds 180
minutes flying time (at the one-engineinoperative cruise speed under standard
conditions in still air) from an Adequate
Airport outside the continental United States
unless the operation is approved by the FAA
in accordance with Appendix G of this part,
Extended Operations (ETOPS).’’
14 CFR 121.374(e), Task Identification
The second change is made to the
language of section 121.374(e) that calls
for an ‘‘appropriately certificated’’
mechanic to certify by signature that the
ETOPS specific task has been
performed. In the final rule, paragraph
(e) of 14 CFR 121.374 reads—
‘‘(e) Task identification. The certificate
holder must identify all ETOPS-specific
tasks. An appropriately certificated mechanic
who is ETOPS Qualified must accomplish
and certify by signature that the ETOPSspecific task has been completed.’’
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In the NPRM, the wording was for a
‘‘qualified mechanic’’ to perform this
task. In reviewing the section, the FAA
has determined that the appropriate
term is ‘‘trained mechanic.’’ There is no
specific ETOPS certification that a
person could present to prove
‘‘certification’’ or ‘‘qualification,’’ but a
properly ‘‘trained’’ mechanic who is
‘‘ETOPS qualified’’ is a term understood
by the ETOPS community. Thus, section
121.374(e) now reads:
‘‘(e) Task identification. The certificate
holder must identify all ETOPS -specific
tasks. An appropriately trained mechanic
who is ETOPS qualified must accomplish
and certify by signature that the ETOPSspecific task has been completed.’’
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Conforming Change—14 CFR
121.374(h)(1) and appendix G of 14 CFR
135 to 14 CFR 121.703(d)
List of Subjects
The third change conforms the
reporting hours in 14 CFR 121.374 and
appendix G, section G135.2.8.(h), to a
rule change in 14 CFR 121.703 (d) and
135.415 (d) that the FAA made just
before the ETOPS rule was published.
On December 29, 2005 (70 FR 76974),
the FAA amended 14 CFR parts
121.703(d) and 135.415(d), Service
Difficulty Reports (SDR), to change the
reporting time required from 72 hours to
96 hours. The FAA made this change to
give operators more time to report, thus
reducing the number of supplemental
SDR that must be filed.
Air carriers, Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol
abuse, Aviation safety, Drug abuse, Drug
testing, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Safety, Transportation.
‘‘(d) Each certificate holder shall submit
each report required by this section, covering
each 24-hour period beginning at 0900 local
time of each day and ending at 0900 local
time on the next day, to the FAA offices in
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Each report of
occurrences during a 24-hour period shall be
submitted to the collection point within the
next 96 hours. However, a report due on
Saturday or Sunday may be submitted on the
following Monday, and a report due on a
holiday may be submitted on the next work
day.’’
So that the ETOPS rule is not in
conflict with the SDR rule, the FAA
amends section 121.374(h)(1) to read:
‘‘(h) Reliability program * * *
(1) The certificate holder must report the
following events within 96 hours of the
occurrence to its certificate holding district
office (CHDO):’’
And, we make the same change in
G135.2.8 (h):
‘‘(h) Enhanced Continuing Analysis and
Surveillance System (E–CASS) program. A
certificate holder’s existing CASS must be
enhanced to include all elements of the
ETOPS maintenance program. In addition to
the reporting requirements of § 135.415 and
§ 135.417, the program includes reporting
procedures, in the form specified in
§ 135.415(e), for the following significant
events detrimental to ETOPS within 96 hours
of the occurrence to the certificate holding
district office (CHDO): * * *’’
List of Corrections
Part 121—Section 121.374 (e) is rewritten to clarify that that a
‘‘properly trained mechanic’’ is to
certify ETOPS maintenance.
Part 121—In section 121.374(h)(1), ‘‘72
hours’’ is changed to ‘‘96 hours.’’
Part 135—In section 135.364, paragraph
(b) is deleted.
Part 135—In appendix G, section
G135.2.8 (c) is changed to conform
to section 121.374(c).
Part 135—In appendix G, in section
G135.2.8(h), ‘‘72 hours’’ is changed
to ‘‘96 hours’’.
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14 CFR Part 121
14 CFR Part 135
Air taxis, Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol
abuse, Aviation safety, Drug abuse, Drug
testing, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
The Amendment
Accordingly, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR parts
121 and 135 as follows:
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PART 121—OPERATING
REQUIREMENTS: DOMESTIC, FLAG,
AND SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATIONS
1. The authority citation for part 121
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 40119,
41706, 44101, 44701–44702, 44705, 44709–
44711, 44713, 44716–44717, 44722, 44901,
44903–44904, 44912, 45101–45105, 46105,
46301.
2. In § 121.374, revise paragraphs (e)
and (h)(1) introductory text to read as
follows:
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§ 121.374 Continuous airworthiness
maintenance program (CAMP) for twoengine ETOPS.
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(e) Task identification. The certificate
holder must identify all ETOPS-specific
tasks. An appropriately trained
mechanic who is ETOPS qualified must
accomplish and certify by signature that
the ETOPS-specific task has been
completed.
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(h) * * *
(1) The certificate holder must report
the following events within 96 hours of
the occurrence to its certificate holding
district office (CHDO):
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PART 135—OPERATING
REQUIREMENTS; COMMUTER AND
ON DEMAND OPERATION AND RULES
GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD
SUCH AIRCRAFT
3. The authority citation for part 135
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 41706, 44113,
44701–44702, 44705, 44709, 44711–44713,
44715–44717, 44722.
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4. Revise § 135.364 to read as follows:
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§ 135.364 Maximum flying time outside the
United States.
After February 15, 2008, no certificate
holder may operate an airplane, other
than an all-cargo airplane with more
than two engines, on a planned route
that exceeds 180 minutes flying time (at
the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed
under standard conditions in still air)
from an Adequate Airport outside the
continental United States unless the
operation is approved by the FAA in
accordance with Appendix G of this
part, Extended Operations (ETOPS).
5. In appendix G of part 135, in
section G135.2.8, revise paragraph (c)
and the introductory text to paragraph
(h) to read as follows:
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26 CFR Part 1
[TD 9323]
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Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Correction to final regulations.
(h) Enhanced Continuing Analysis and
Surveillance System (E–CASS) program. A
certificate holder’s existing CASS must be
enhanced to include all elements of the
ETOPS maintenance program. In addition to
the reporting requirements of § 135.415 and
§ 135.417, the program includes reporting
procedures, in the form specified in
§ 135.415(e), for the following significant
events detrimental to ETOPS within 96 hours
of the occurrence to the certificate holding
district office (CHDO):
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Internal Revenue Service
LaNita Van Dyke,
Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,
Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief
Counsel (Procedure and Administration).
[FR Doc. E7–8923 Filed 5–9–07; 8:45 am]
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
26 CFR Part 1
[TD 9323]
AGENCY:
(c) Limitations on dual maintenance. (1)
Except as specified in paragraph
G135.2.8(c)(2) of this appendix, the
certificate holder may not perform scheduled
or unscheduled dual maintenance during the
same maintenance visit on the same or a
substantially similar ETOPS Significant
System listed in the ETOPS maintenance
document, if the improper maintenance
could result in the failure of an ETOPS
Significant System.
(2) In the event dual maintenance as
defined in paragraph G135.2.8(c)(1) of this
appendix cannot be avoided, the certificate
holder may perform maintenance provided:
(i) The maintenance action on each
affected ETOPS Significant System is
performed by a different technician, or
(ii) The maintenance action on each
affected ETOPS Significant System is
performed by the same technician under the
direct supervision of a second qualified
individual; and
(iii) For either paragraph G135.2.8(c)(2)(i)
or (ii) of this appendix, a qualified individual
conducts a ground verification test and any
in-flight verification test required under the
program developed pursuant to paragraph
G135.2.8(d) of this appendix.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Revisions to Regulations Relating to
Repeal of Tax on Interest of
Nonresident Alien Individuals and
Foreign Corporations Received From
Certain Portfolio Debt Investments;
Correction
G135.2.8 Maintenance Program
Requirements
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2. On page 18387, column 1, in the
preamble, under the paragraph heading
‘‘1. Time for Applying the 10-Percent
Shareholder Test’’, tenth line of the first
paragraph of the column, the language
‘‘section 6031(c) is mailed or otherwise’’
is corrected to read ‘‘section 6031(b) is
mailed or otherwise’’.
RIN 1545–BF64
Appendix G to Part 135—Extended
Operations (ETOPS)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on May 2, 2007.
Rebecca MacPherson,
Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations
Division.
[FR Doc. E7–8810 Filed 5–9–07; 8:45 am]
This document contains
corrections to final regulations (TD
9323) that were published in the
Federal Register on Thursday, April 12,
2007 (72 FR 18386) relating to the
exclusion from gross income of portfolio
interest paid to a nonresident alien
individual or foreign corporation.
DATES: The correction is effective May
10, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathryn Holman of the Office of the
Associate Chief Counsel (International),
(202) 622–3840 (not a toll-free call).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The final regulations that are the
subject of this correction are under
sections 871 and 881 of the Internal
Revenue Code.
Need for Correction
As published, final regulations (TD
9323) contain errors that may prove to
be misleading and are in need of
clarification.
Correction of Publication
Accordingly, the publication of the
final regulations (TD 9323), which were
the subject of FR Doc. E7–6766, is
corrected as follows:
1. On page 18386, column 3, in the
preamble, under the paragraph heading
‘‘1. Time for Applying the 10-Percent
Shareholder Test’’, ninth line of the last
paragraph of the column, the language
‘‘under section 6031(c) is mailed, or
the’’ is corrected to read ‘‘under section
6031(b) is mailed, or the’’.
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RIN 1545–BF64
Revisions to Regulations Relating to
Repeal of Tax on Interest of
Nonresident Alien Individuals and
Foreign Corporations Received From
Certain Portfolio Debt Investments;
Correction
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Correcting amendment.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document contains a
correction to final regulations (TD 9323)
that were published in the Federal
Register on Thursday, April 12, 2007
(72 FR 18386) relating to the exclusion
from gross income of portfolio interest
paid to a nonresident alien individual or
foreign corporation.
DATES: The correction is effective May
10, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathryn Holman of the Office of the
Associate Chief Counsel (International),
(202) 622–3840 (not a toll-free call).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The final regulations that are the
subject of this correction are under
sections 871 and 881 of the Internal
Revenue Code.
Need for Correction
As published, final regulations (TD
9323) contain an error that may prove to
be misleading and is in need of
clarification.
List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 1
Income taxes, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Parts 121 and 135
[Docket No. FAA-2002-6717; Amendment Nos. 121-329, 135-108]
RIN 2120-AI03
Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration is correcting a final rule
published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2007 (72 FR 1808).
That final rule applied to air carrier (part 121), commuter, and on-
demand (part 135) turbine powered multi-engine airplanes used in
passenger-carrying, and some all-cargo, extended-range operations. This
amendment adds the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Information
Collection Control Number indicating approval of the information
collection requirements of the final rule. This amendment also makes
three corrections: In part 135, it corrects the dual maintenance
paragraph to conform to part 121 and deletes a redundant defining of
``adequate airport''; in part 121 it corrects the rule language
applicable to those persons who must accomplish and certify by
signature the completion of ETOPS tasks; and in parts 121 and 135 it
corrects the hours required for notification of maintenance problems
based on an earlier FAA rulemaking. None of these changes is
substantive, but will clarify the final rule for the affected public.
DATES: These amendments become effective May 10, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information on
operational issues, contact Robert Reich, Flight Standards Service,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave., SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-8166; facsimile (202) 267-5229; e-mail
Robert.Reich@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The final rule, Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-engine
Airplanes, applied to air carrier (part 121), commuter, and on-demand
(part 135) turbine powered multi-engine airplanes used in passenger-
carrying, extended-range operations. (January 16, 2007; 72 FR 1808)
All-cargo operations in airplanes with more than two engines of both
part 121 and part 135 were exempted from the majority of this rule. The
rule established regulations governing the design, operation and
maintenance of certain airplanes operated on flights that fly long
distances from an adequate airport. It codified current FAA policy,
industry best practices and recommendations, as well as international
standards designed to ensure long-range flights will continue to
operate safely. To ease the transition for current operators, the rule
included delayed compliance dates for certain ETOPS requirements.
Information Collection Requirements Control Number
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3507(d)), the FAA submitted a copy of the new information collection
requirements in this final rule to the Office of Management and Budget
for its review. OMB approved the collection of this information and
assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0718.
Explanation of Corrections
Part 135 Conforming Changes for Appendix G
Following publication of the final rule, it was brought to the
attention of the FAA that the concept of ``dual maintenance'' in the
final rule did not codify existing FAA ETOPS guidance as published in
the notice of proposed rulemaking. Essentially, the final rule would
have prohibited the maintenance of more than one ETOPS significant
system during the same maintenance visit. The FAA published a
correction to the final rule on February 15, 2007, revising this
language for part 121. (See 72 FR 7346; 15 February, 2007.) Today's
amendment makes the same change for 14 CFR 135 in appendix G, section
G135.2.8 (c). Section G135.2.8 (c) is changed to read:
``(c) Limitations on dual maintenance.
(1) Except as specified in paragraph G135.2.8 (c) (2) of this
appendix, the certificate holder may not perform scheduled or
unscheduled dual maintenance during the same maintenance visit on
the same or a substantially similar ETOPS Significant System listed
in the ETOPS maintenance document, if the improper maintenance could
result in the failure of an ETOPS Significant System.
(2) In the event dual maintenance as defined in paragraph
G135.2.8 (c) (1) of this appendix can not be avoided, the
certificate holder may perform maintenance provided:
(i) The maintenance action on each affected ETOPS Significant
System is performed by a different technician, or
(ii) The maintenance action on each affected ETOPS Significant
System is
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performed by the same technician under the direct supervision of a
second qualified individual; and
(iii) For either paragraph G135.2.8 (c) (2) (i) or (ii) of this
appendix, a qualified individual conducts a ground verification test
and any in-flight verification test required under the program
developed pursuant to paragraph G135.2.8 (d) of this appendix.''
Also in part 135, the FAA notes a redundancy in Sec. 135.364,
Maximum flying time outside the United States. Paragraph (b) repeats
the definition of ``adequate airport'', which is found in section
G135.1.1, and adds other references that may be confusing. Therefore,
the FAA deletes paragraph (b) of this section as unnecessary to the
final rule. Section 135.364 now reads--
``Sec. 135.364 Maximum flying time outside the United States.
After February 15, 2008, no certificate holder may operate an
airplane, other than an all-cargo airplane with more than two
engines, on a planned route that exceeds 180 minutes flying time (at
the one-engine-inoperative cruise speed under standard conditions in
still air) from an Adequate Airport outside the continental United
States unless the operation is approved by the FAA in accordance
with Appendix G of this part, Extended Operations (ETOPS).''
14 CFR 121.374(e), Task Identification
The second change is made to the language of section 121.374(e)
that calls for an ``appropriately certificated'' mechanic to certify by
signature that the ETOPS specific task has been performed. In the final
rule, paragraph (e) of 14 CFR 121.374 reads--
``(e) Task identification. The certificate holder must identify
all ETOPS-specific tasks. An appropriately certificated mechanic who
is ETOPS Qualified must accomplish and certify by signature that the
ETOPS-specific task has been completed.''
In the NPRM, the wording was for a ``qualified mechanic'' to
perform this task. In reviewing the section, the FAA has determined
that the appropriate term is ``trained mechanic.'' There is no specific
ETOPS certification that a person could present to prove
``certification'' or ``qualification,'' but a properly ``trained''
mechanic who is ``ETOPS qualified'' is a term understood by the ETOPS
community. Thus, section 121.374(e) now reads:
``(e) Task identification. The certificate holder must identify
all ETOPS -specific tasks. An appropriately trained mechanic who is
ETOPS qualified must accomplish and certify by signature that the
ETOPS-specific task has been completed.''
Conforming Change--14 CFR 121.374(h)(1) and appendix G of 14 CFR 135 to
14 CFR 121.703(d)
The third change conforms the reporting hours in 14 CFR 121.374 and
appendix G, section G135.2.8.(h), to a rule change in 14 CFR 121.703
(d) and 135.415 (d) that the FAA made just before the ETOPS rule was
published.
On December 29, 2005 (70 FR 76974), the FAA amended 14 CFR parts
121.703(d) and 135.415(d), Service Difficulty Reports (SDR), to change
the reporting time required from 72 hours to 96 hours. The FAA made
this change to give operators more time to report, thus reducing the
number of supplemental SDR that must be filed.
``(d) Each certificate holder shall submit each report required
by this section, covering each 24-hour period beginning at 0900
local time of each day and ending at 0900 local time on the next
day, to the FAA offices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Each report of
occurrences during a 24-hour period shall be submitted to the
collection point within the next 96 hours. However, a report due on
Saturday or Sunday may be submitted on the following Monday, and a
report due on a holiday may be submitted on the next work day.''
So that the ETOPS rule is not in conflict with the SDR rule, the
FAA amends section 121.374(h)(1) to read:
``(h) Reliability program * * *
(1) The certificate holder must report the following events
within 96 hours of the occurrence to its certificate holding
district office (CHDO):''
And, we make the same change in G135.2.8 (h):
``(h) Enhanced Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (E-
CASS) program. A certificate holder's existing CASS must be enhanced
to include all elements of the ETOPS maintenance program. In
addition to the reporting requirements of Sec. 135.415 and Sec.
135.417, the program includes reporting procedures, in the form
specified in Sec. 135.415(e), for the following significant events
detrimental to ETOPS within 96 hours of the occurrence to the
certificate holding district office (CHDO): * * *''
List of Corrections
Part 121--Section 121.374 (e) is re-written to clarify that that a
``properly trained mechanic'' is to certify ETOPS maintenance.
Part 121--In section 121.374(h)(1), ``72 hours'' is changed to ``96
hours.''
Part 135--In section 135.364, paragraph (b) is deleted.
Part 135--In appendix G, section G135.2.8 (c) is changed to conform to
section 121.374(c).
Part 135--In appendix G, in section G135.2.8(h), ``72 hours'' is
changed to ``96 hours''.
List of Subjects
14 CFR Part 121
Air carriers, Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol abuse, Aviation safety,
Drug abuse, Drug testing, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Safety, Transportation.
14 CFR Part 135
Air taxis, Aircraft, Airmen, Alcohol abuse, Aviation safety, Drug
abuse, Drug testing, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
The Amendment
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Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR parts
121 and 135 as follows:
PART 121--OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: DOMESTIC, FLAG, AND SUPPLEMENTAL
OPERATIONS
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1. The authority citation for part 121 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 40119, 41706, 44101, 44701-
44702, 44705, 44709-44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722, 44901, 44903-
44904, 44912, 45101-45105, 46105, 46301.
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2. In Sec. 121.374, revise paragraphs (e) and (h)(1) introductory text
to read as follows:
Sec. 121.374 Continuous airworthiness maintenance program (CAMP) for
two-engine ETOPS.
* * * * *
(e) Task identification. The certificate holder must identify all
ETOPS-specific tasks. An appropriately trained mechanic who is ETOPS
qualified must accomplish and certify by signature that the ETOPS-
specific task has been completed.
* * * * *
(h) * * *
(1) The certificate holder must report the following events within
96 hours of the occurrence to its certificate holding district office
(CHDO):
* * * * *
PART 135--OPERATING REQUIREMENTS; COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATION
AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT
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3. The authority citation for part 135 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 41706, 44113, 44701-44702, 44705,
44709, 44711-44713, 44715-44717, 44722.
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4. Revise Sec. 135.364 to read as follows:
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Sec. 135.364 Maximum flying time outside the United States.
After February 15, 2008, no certificate holder may operate an
airplane, other than an all-cargo airplane with more than two engines,
on a planned route that exceeds 180 minutes flying time (at the one-
engine-inoperative cruise speed under standard conditions in still air)
from an Adequate Airport outside the continental United States unless
the operation is approved by the FAA in accordance with Appendix G of
this part, Extended Operations (ETOPS).
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5. In appendix G of part 135, in section G135.2.8, revise paragraph (c)
and the introductory text to paragraph (h) to read as follows:
Appendix G to Part 135--Extended Operations (ETOPS)
* * * * *
G135.2.8 Maintenance Program Requirements
* * * * *
(c) Limitations on dual maintenance. (1) Except as specified in
paragraph G135.2.8(c)(2) of this appendix, the certificate holder
may not perform scheduled or unscheduled dual maintenance during the
same maintenance visit on the same or a substantially similar ETOPS
Significant System listed in the ETOPS maintenance document, if the
improper maintenance could result in the failure of an ETOPS
Significant System.
(2) In the event dual maintenance as defined in paragraph
G135.2.8(c)(1) of this appendix cannot be avoided, the certificate
holder may perform maintenance provided:
(i) The maintenance action on each affected ETOPS Significant
System is performed by a different technician, or
(ii) The maintenance action on each affected ETOPS Significant
System is performed by the same technician under the direct
supervision of a second qualified individual; and
(iii) For either paragraph G135.2.8(c)(2)(i) or (ii) of this
appendix, a qualified individual conducts a ground verification test
and any in-flight verification test required under the program
developed pursuant to paragraph G135.2.8(d) of this appendix.
* * * * *
(h) Enhanced Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (E-
CASS) program. A certificate holder's existing CASS must be enhanced
to include all elements of the ETOPS maintenance program. In
addition to the reporting requirements of Sec. 135.415 and Sec.
135.417, the program includes reporting procedures, in the form
specified in Sec. 135.415(e), for the following significant events
detrimental to ETOPS within 96 hours of the occurrence to the
certificate holding district office (CHDO):
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 2, 2007.
Rebecca MacPherson,
Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations Division.
[FR Doc. E7-8810 Filed 5-9-07; 8:45 am]
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