Federal Aviation Administration Report on Rules and Policies for Repairs, Alterations and Fabrication of Parts, 51878 [E8-20460]

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ADDRESSES: Send all comments to: John Milewski, Certification Procedures Branch, AIR–110, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, telephone (202) 267–3411; fax (202) 267–5340. You may deliver comments to: Federal Aviation Administration, Room 815, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20591, ATTN: Mr. John Milewski, or electronically submit comments to the following VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:40 Sep 04, 2008 Jkt 214001 Internet address e-mail 9-AWA-AVSRAF-ReportComments@faa.gov. Include in the subject line of your message the title of the document on which you are commenting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain additional details on this report, please contact Mr. Mark C. Fulmer, ANE–100, Federal Aviation Administration, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803, telephone (781) 238–7775, FAX: (781) 238–7199, or e-mail: mark.c.fulmer@faa.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 173 (Friday, September 5, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 51878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-20460]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Federal Aviation Administration Report on Rules and Policies for 
Repairs, Alterations and Fabrication of Parts

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 the proposed report on the adequacy of the FAA's current 
and pending regulations, policy, guidance materials, and past practices 
used by non-Type Certificate (TC) holders in the development of 
replacement parts, alterations, and repairs.

DATES: Submit comments on the draft report by October 6, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments to: John Milewski, Certification 
Procedures Branch, AIR-110, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 
20591, telephone (202) 267-3411; fax (202) 267-5340. You may deliver 
comments to: Federal Aviation Administration, Room 815, 800 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, 20591, ATTN: Mr. John 
Milewski, or electronically submit comments to the following Internet 
address e-mail 9-AWA-AVS-RAF-ReportComments@faa.gov. Include in the 
subject line of your message the title of the document on which you are 
commenting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain additional details on this 
report, please contact Mr. Mark C. Fulmer, ANE-100, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803, telephone (781) 238-7775, FAX: 
(781) 238-7199, or e-mail: mark.c.fulmer@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Submit written data, views, or arguments on the proposed Report to 
the above-specified address. You may examine all comments received 
before and after the comment closing date by visiting Room 815, FAA 
Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, weekdays except 
Federal holidays, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Director, Aircraft 
Certification Service, will consider all comments received on or before 
the closing date before issuing the final report.

Background

    The Office of Aviation Safety in the Federal Aviation 
Administration chartered a team to assess the adequacy of current and 
pending regulations, policy, guidance and past practices for non-Type 
Certificate (TC) holders to obtain approval for developing replacement 
parts, alterations, and repairs. This Repair Alteration Fabrication 
(RAF) team reviewed all current regulations, policy and practices 
pertaining to the approval of replacement parts, repairs and 
alterations of critical engine parts. The team further reviewed 
concerns raised by TC holders and others, including the evaluation of 
other approval methods used by repair stations and owner/operator 
maintenance facilities. The team met with industry groups and companies 
to obtain additional information to assist them. The results of their 
efforts are a number of conclusions and recommendations they believe 
will improve the FAA's approval processes and foster the consistent 
application of safety standards for replacement parts, repairs, and 
alterations. This study is entitled ``Aviation Safety (AVS) Repair, 
Alterations and Fabrication (RAF) Study.''

How To Obtain Copies

    You may get a copy of the proposed policy from the Internet 
at:https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/draft_docs/, then select publications 
to access the report. You may also request a copy from Mr. Mark C. 
Fulmer. See the section entitled ``FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT'' 
for the complete address.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 27, 2008.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-20460 Filed 9-4-08; 8:45 am]
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