Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use, 23321 [E8-9209]

Download as PDF 23321 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 73, No. 84 Wednesday, April 30, 2008 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 60 [Docket No. FAA–2002–12461; Amendment No. 60–3] RIN 2120–AJ12 Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of issuance and availability of final rule. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES SUMMARY: This document announces the availability of the final rule entitled Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use, which went on public inspection at the Office of the Federal Register April 30, 2008, and will be published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning this document or the final rule, contact Edward Cook, Air Transportation Division (AFS–200), Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30354; telephone: 404–832–4700; e-mail: Edward.D.Cook@faa.gov. For legal questions concerning this document or the final rule, contact Anne Bechdolt, Office of Chief Counsel (AGC–200), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone 202– 267–7230; e-mail: Anne.Bechdolt@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On April 17, 2008, the FAA issued a final rule entitled Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:50 Apr 29, 2008 Jkt 214001 Qualification and Use. The effective date of the final rule is May 30, 2008. The final rule amends the Qualification Performance Standards (QPS) appendices for flight simulation training devices (FSTD) to provide greater harmonization with international standards for simulation. In addition, the rule adds a new level of simulation for helicopter flight training devices (FTD) and establishes FSTD Directive 1, which requires all existing FSTD airport models that are beyond the number of airport models required for qualification to meet specified requirements. The intended effect of the rule is to ensure that the flight training and testing environment is accurate and realistic. Except for the requirements of FSTD Directive 1, the technical requirements contained in the final rule do not apply to simulators qualified before May 30, 2008. The final rule results in minimal to no cost increases for manufacturers and sponsors. The final rule will go on public display at the Office of the Federal Register on April 30, 2008, and will be published in the Federal Register on May 9, 2008. Beginning April 30, 2008, the full text of the final rule is available for review at https://www.faa.gov, under the Recently Published Rulemaking Documents section, https://www.faa.gov/ regulations_policies/rulemaking/ recently_published/. The FAA has determined that the effective date of the final rule amending the QPS appendices should be May 30, 2008. Part 60 has been available to the public for review for over 1 year. The revisions to the QPS appendices of Part 60 reflect international standards that have been in existence for more than 4 years. Further, when the FAA delayed the effective date to Part 60, we also delayed the compliance dates of certain sections of the rule to provide adequate time for transition. Because of the notice provided and delayed compliance dates of certain sections, the FAA has determined that delaying the effective date of the final rule amending the QPS appendices is not required. Issued in Washington, DC on April 23, 2008. Pamela Hamilton-Powell, Director, Office of Rulemaking. [FR Doc. E8–9209 Filed 4–29–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2007–29157; Airspace Docket 07–ASO–23] Establishment and Removal of Class E Airspace; Centre, AL Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Centre-Piedmont Cherokee County Airport, (PYP), Centre, AL and removes Class E airspace at Centre Municipal Airport, Centre, AL, (C22). The operating status of the airport will include Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations. DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, June 5, 2008. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melinda Giddens, System Support, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305–5610. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On January 29, 2008, the FAA proposed to amend Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by establishing Class E airspace at Centre, AL, (73 FR 5135). This action will provide adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations at the new airport, Centre-Piedmont Cherokee County Airport (PYP), supporting the Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) developed for Runways (RWY) 07–25. Airspace supporting Centre Municipal Airport (C22) is no longer required and through this action will be removed. Class E airspace designations for airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9R, signed August 15, 2007, and effective September 15, 2007, E:\FR\FM\30APR1.SGM 30APR1

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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 84 / Wednesday, April 30, 2008 / 
Rules and Regulations

[[Page 23321]]



DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 60

[Docket No. FAA-2002-12461; Amendment No. 60-3]
RIN 2120-AJ12


Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing 
Qualification and Use

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of issuance and availability of final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the availability of the final rule 
entitled Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing 
Qualification and Use, which went on public inspection at the Office of 
the Federal Register April 30, 2008, and will be published in the 
Federal Register on May 9, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning 
this document or the final rule, contact Edward Cook, Air 
Transportation Division (AFS-200), Flight Standards Service, Federal 
Aviation Administration, 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway, Suite 400, 
Atlanta, GA 30354; telephone: 404-832-4700; e-mail: 
Edward.D.Cook@faa.gov. For legal questions concerning this document or 
the final rule, contact Anne Bechdolt, Office of Chief Counsel (AGC-
200), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591; telephone 202-267-7230; e-mail: 
Anne.Bechdolt@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On April 17, 2008, the FAA issued a final rule entitled Flight 
Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and 
Use. The effective date of the final rule is May 30, 2008. The final 
rule amends the Qualification Performance Standards (QPS) appendices 
for flight simulation training devices (FSTD) to provide greater 
harmonization with international standards for simulation. In addition, 
the rule adds a new level of simulation for helicopter flight training 
devices (FTD) and establishes FSTD Directive 1, which requires all 
existing FSTD airport models that are beyond the number of airport 
models required for qualification to meet specified requirements. The 
intended effect of the rule is to ensure that the flight training and 
testing environment is accurate and realistic. Except for the 
requirements of FSTD Directive 1, the technical requirements contained 
in the final rule do not apply to simulators qualified before May 30, 
2008. The final rule results in minimal to no cost increases for 
manufacturers and sponsors.
    The final rule will go on public display at the Office of the 
Federal Register on April 30, 2008, and will be published in the 
Federal Register on May 9, 2008. Beginning April 30, 2008, the full 
text of the final rule is available for review at https://www.faa.gov, 
under the Recently Published Rulemaking Documents section, https://
www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/rulemaking/recently_published/.
    The FAA has determined that the effective date of the final rule 
amending the QPS appendices should be May 30, 2008. Part 60 has been 
available to the public for review for over 1 year. The revisions to 
the QPS appendices of Part 60 reflect international standards that have 
been in existence for more than 4 years. Further, when the FAA delayed 
the effective date to Part 60, we also delayed the compliance dates of 
certain sections of the rule to provide adequate time for transition. 
Because of the notice provided and delayed compliance dates of certain 
sections, the FAA has determined that delaying the effective date of 
the final rule amending the QPS appendices is not required.

    Issued in Washington, DC on April 23, 2008.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. E8-9209 Filed 4-29-08; 8:45 am]
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