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(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Certain Requirements of AD 2007–18–08
Hose Replacement
(f) Within 330 flight hours or 7 months
after October 11, 2007 (the effective date of
AD 2007–18–08), whichever occurs first:
Replace the flexible hoses installed in the slat
anti-icing system with new hoses having part
number (P/N) FAL1007, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin F10–313, Revision 1, dated
May 10, 2006. Repeat the hose replacement
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 700 flight
cycles, except as provided by paragraph (h)
of this AD.
(g) Replacement of a hose before October
11, 2007, in accordance with Dassault
Service Bulletin F10–313, dated August 10,
2005, is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 12, 2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. 29334; Amendment No. 71–40]
New Repetitive Interval
(h) As of the effective date of this AD,
repeat the hose replacement required by
paragraph (f) of this AD within 700 flight
hours since the last replacement, or within
100 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours.
Airspace Designations; Incorporation
by Reference
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(i)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, FAA, ATTN: Tom Rodriguez,
Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue,
SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–
1149; has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
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(j) European Aviation Safety Agency
airworthiness directive 2006–0114, dated
May 10, 2006, also addresses the subject of
this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Dassault Service Bulletin
F10–313, Revision 1, dated May 10, 2006, to
perform the actions that are required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) On October 11, 2007 (72 FR 51161,
September 6, 2007), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of Dassault Service Bulletin
F10–313, Revision 1, dated May 10, 2006.
(2) Contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, New Jersey 07606,
for a copy of this service information.
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action amends Title 14
Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 relating to airspace designations
to reflect the approval by the Director of
the Federal Register of the incorporation
by reference (IBR) of FAA Order
7400.9R, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points. This action also
explains the procedures the FAA will
use to amend the listings of Class A, B,
C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic
service routes; and reporting points
incorporated by reference.
DATES: Effective Date: These regulations
are effective September 16, 2008 until
October 31, 2008. The incorporation by
reference of FAA Order 7400.9R is
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register as of September 16, 2008 until
October 31, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tameka Bentley, Airspace and Rules
Group, Office of System Operations
Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–9239.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
FAA Order 7400.9R, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
effective September 15, 2007, listed
Class A, B, C, D and E airspace areas;
air traffic service routes; and reporting
points. Due to the length of these
descriptions, the FAA requested
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approval from the Office of the Federal
Register to incorporate the material by
reference in the Federal Aviation
Regulations section 71.1. During the
incorporation by reference period, from
September 15, 2007 through September
15, 2008, the FAA processed all
proposed changes of the airspace
listings in FAA Order 7400.9R in full
text as proposed rule documents in the
Federal Register. Likewise, all
amendments of these listings were
published in full text as final rules in
the Federal Register. This rule reflects
the continued incorporation of 7400.9R,
pending a revised edition of the Order.
The Director of the Federal Register has
extended the IBR approval of FAA
Order 7400.9R in section 71.1, as of
September 16, 2008 until October 31,
2008. This rule also explains the
procedures the FAA will use to amend
the airspace designations incorporated
by reference in part 71. Sections 71.5,
71.15, 71.31, 71.33, 71.41, 71.51, 71.61,
71.71, and 71.901 are amended to reflect
the incorporation by reference of FAA
Order 7400.9R.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to
reflect the approval by the Director of
the Federal Register of the incorporation
by reference of FAA Order 7400.9R,
effective September 16, 2008. This rule
reflects the continued incorporation of
7400.9R, pending a revised edition of
the Order. During the incorporation by
reference, the FAA will continue to
process all proposed changes of the
airspace listings in the Order. Likewise,
all amendments of these listings will be
published in full text as final rules in
the Federal Register. The FAA will
periodically integrate all final rule
amendments into a revised edition of
the Order, and submit the revised
edition to the Director of the Federal
Register for approval for incorporation
by reference in section 71.1.
The FAA has determined that this
action: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under 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.
This action neither places any new
restrictions or requirements on the
public, nor changes the dimensions or
operation requirements of the airspace
listings incorporated by reference in
part 71. Consequently, notice and public
procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
unnecessary. Because this action will
continue to update the changes to the
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airspace designations, which are
depicted on aeronautical charts, and to
avoid any unnecessary pilot confusion,
I find that good cause exists, under 5
U.S.C. 553(d), for making this
amendment effective in less than 30
days.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
2. Section 71.1 is added to read as
follows:
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§ 71.1
Applicability.
A listing for Class A, B, C, D, and E
airspace areas; air traffic service routes;
and reporting points can be found in
FAA Order 7400.9R, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points. This
incorporation by reference was
approved by the Director of the Federal
Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The approval
to incorporate by reference FAA Order
7400.9R is effective September 16, 2008
until October 31, 2008. During the
incorporation by reference, proposed
changes to the listings of Class A, B, C,
D, and E airspace areas; air traffic
service routes; and reporting points will
be published in full text as proposed
rule documents in the Federal Register.
Amendments to the listings of Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic
service routes; and reporting points will
be published in full text as final rules
in the Federal Register. Periodically, the
final rule amendments will be
integrated into a revised edition of the
Order and submitted to the Director of
the Federal Register for approval for
incorporation by reference in this
section. Copies of FAA Order 7400.9R
may be obtained from Airspace and
Rules Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591,
(202) 267–8783. An electronic version of
the Order is available on the FAA Web
site at https://www.faa.gov/
airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/
publications/. Copies of FAA Order
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at https://www.regulations.gov.
■ 3. Section 71.5 is revised to read as
follows:
by reference, see § 71.1) contains at least
one primary airport around which the
airspace is designated.
■ 8. Section 71.51 is revised to read as
follows:
§ 71.5
§ 71.51
Reporting points.
The reporting points listed in subpart
H of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated
by reference, see § 71.1) consist of
geographic locations at which the
position of an aircraft must be reported
in accordance with part 91 of this
chapter.
■ 4. Section 71.15 is revised to read as
follows:
§ 71.15 Designation of jet routes and VOR
Federal airways.
Unless otherwise specified, the place
names appearing in the descriptions of
airspace areas designated as jet routes in
subpart A of FAA Order 7400.9R, and as
VOR Federal airways in subpart E of
FAA Order 7400.9R, are the names of
VOR or VORTAC navigation aids. FAA
Order 7400.9R is incorporated by
reference in § 71.1.
■ 5. Section 71.31 is revised to read as
follows:
§ 71.31
Class A airspace.
The airspace descriptions contained
in § 71.33 and the routes contained in
subpart A of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see § 71.1)
are designated as Class A airspace
within which all pilots and aircraft are
subject to the rating requirements,
operating rules, and equipment
requirements of part 91 of this chapter.
■ 6. In § 71.33 revise paragraph (c) to
read as follows:
§ 71.33
Class A airspace areas.
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(c) The airspace areas listed as
offshore airspace areas in subpart A of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by
reference, see § 71.1) that are designated
in international airspace within areas of
domestic radio navigational signal or
ATC radar coverage, and within which
domestic ATC procedures are applied.
■ 7. Section 71.41 is revised to read as
follows:
§ 71.41
Class B airspace.
The Class B airspace areas listed in
subpart B of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see § 71.1)
consist of specified airspace within
which all aircraft operators are subject
to the minimum pilot qualification
requirements, operating rules, and
aircraft equipment requirements of part
91 of this chapter. Each Class B airspace
area designated for an airport in subpart
B of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated
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Class C airspace.
The Class C airspace areas listed in
subpart C of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see § 71.1)
consist of specified airspace within
which all aircraft operators are subject
to operating rules and equipment
requirements specified in part 91 of this
chapter. Each Class C airspace area
designated for an airport in subpart C of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by
reference, see § 71.1) contains at least
one primary airport around which the
airspace is designated.
■ 9. Section 71.61 is revised to read as
follows:
§ 71.61
Class D airspace.
The Class D airspace areas listed in
subpart D of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see § 71.1)
consist of specified airspace within
which all aircraft operators are subject
to operating rules and equipment
requirements specified in part 91 of this
chapter. Each Class D airspace area
designated for an airport in subpart D of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by
reference, see § 71.1) contains at least
one primary airport around which the
airspace is designated.
■ 10. Section 71.71 is revised to read as
follows:
§ 71.71
Class E airspace.
Class E Airspace consists of:
(a) The airspace of the United States,
including that airspace overlying the
waters within 12 nautical miles of the
coast of the 48 contiguous states and
Alaska, extending upward from 14,500
feet MSL up to, but not including 18,000
feet MSL, and the airspace above FL600,
excluding—
(1) The Alaska peninsula west of
longitude 160°00′00″ W.; and
(2) The airspace below 1,500 feet
above the surface of the earth.
(b) The airspace areas designated for
an airport in subpart E of FAA Order
7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see
§ 71.1) within which all aircraft
operators are subject to the operating
rules specified in part 91 of this chapter.
(c) The airspace areas listed as
domestic airspace areas in subpart E of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by
reference, see § 71.1) which extend
upward from 700 feet or more above the
surface of the earth when designated in
conjunction with an airport for which
an approved instrument approach
procedure has been prescribed, or from
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1,200 feet or more above the surface of
the earth for the purpose of transitioning
to or from the terminal or en route
environment. When such areas are
designated in conjunction with airways
or routes, the extent of such designation
has the lateral extent identical to that of
a Federal airway and extends upward
from 1,200 feet or higher. Unless
otherwise specified, the airspace areas
in the paragraph extend upward from
1,200 feet or higher above the surface to,
but not including, 14,500 feet MSL.
(d) The Federal airways described in
subpart E of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see § 71.1).
(e) The airspace areas listed as en
route domestic airspace areas in subpart
E of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated
by reference, see § 71.1). Unless
otherwise specified, each airspace area
has a lateral extent identical to that of
a Federal airway and extends upward
from 1,200 feet above the surface of the
earth to the overlying or adjacent
controlled airspace.
(f) The airspace areas listed as
offshore airspace areas in subpart E of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by
reference, see § 71.1) that are designated
in international airspace within areas of
domestic radio navigational signal or
ATC radar coverage, and within which
domestic ATC procedures are applied.
Unless otherwise specified, each
airspace area extends upward from a
specified altitude up to, but not
including, 18,000 feet MSL.
11. Section 71.901 is revised to read
as follows:
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§ 71.901
Applicability.
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Unless otherwise designated:
(a) Each reporting point listed in
subpart H of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see § 71.1)
applies to all directions of flight. In any
case where a geographic location is
designated as a reporting point for less
than all airways passing through that
point, or for a particular direction of
flight along an airway only, it is so
indicated by including the airways or
direction of flight in the designation of
geographical location.
(b) Place names appearing in the
reporting point descriptions indicate
VOR or VORTAC facilities identified by
those names.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September
16, 2008.
Barry C. Davis,
Acting Director, Systems Operations,
Airspace, and AIM.
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14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 30627; Amdt. No. 3286]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This rule establishes, amends,
suspends, or revokes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle Departure
Procedures for operations at certain
airports. These regulatory actions are
needed because of the adoption of new
or revised criteria, or because of changes
occurring in the National Airspace
System, such as the commissioning of
new navigational facilities, adding new
obstacles, or changing air traffic
requirements. These changes are
designed to provide safe and efficient
use of the navigable airspace and to
promote safe flight operations under
instrument flight rules at the affected
airports.
DATES: This rule is effective September
22, 2008. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of September
22, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
For Examination—
1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA
Headquarters Building, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591;
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
region in which the affected airport is
located;
3. The National Flight Procedures
Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
4. The National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Availability—All SIAPs and Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs are available
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online free of charge. Visit nfdc.faa.gov
to register. Additionally, individual
SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP
copies may be obtained from:
1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA–
200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; or
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
region in which the affected airport is
located.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Harry J. Hodges, Flight Procedure
Standards Branch (AFS–420), Flight
Technologies and Programs Divisions,
Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration, Mike
Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City,
OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
Telephone: (405) 954–4164.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule
amends Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, part 97 (14 CFR part 97), by
establishing, amending, suspending, or
revoking SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums
and/or ODPS. The complete regulators
description of each SIAP and its
associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP
for an identified airport is listed on FAA
form documents which are incorporated
by reference in this amendment under 5
U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA
Forms are FAA Forms 8260–3, 8260–4,
8260–5, 8260–15A, and 8260–15B when
required by an entry on 8260–15A.
The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, in addition to
their complex nature and the need for
a special format make publication in the
Federal Register expensive and
impractical. Furthermore, airmen do not
use the regulatory text of the SIAPs,
Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead
refer to their depiction on charts printed
by publishers of aeronautical materials.
Thus, the advantages of incorporation
by reference are realized and
publication of the complete description
of each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and
ODP listed on FAA forms is
unnecessary. This amendment provides
the affected CFR sections and specifies
the types of SIAPs and the effective
dates of the associated Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs. This amendment
also identifies the airport and its
location, the procedure, and the
amendment number.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is
effective upon publication of each
separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and
ODP as contained in the transmittal.
Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. 29334; Amendment No. 71-40]
Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14
CFR) part 71 relating to airspace designations to reflect the approval
by the Director of the Federal Register of the incorporation by
reference (IBR) of FAA Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points. This action also explains the procedures the FAA will
use to amend the listings of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas;
air traffic service routes; and reporting points incorporated by
reference.
DATES: Effective Date: These regulations are effective September 16,
2008 until October 31, 2008. The incorporation by reference of FAA
Order 7400.9R is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of
September 16, 2008 until October 31, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tameka Bentley, Airspace and Rules
Group, Office of System Operations Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267-9239.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
History
FAA Order 7400.9R, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
effective September 15, 2007, listed Class A, B, C, D and E airspace
areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points. Due to the
length of these descriptions, the FAA requested approval from the
Office of the Federal Register to incorporate the material by reference
in the Federal Aviation Regulations section 71.1. During the
incorporation by reference period, from September 15, 2007 through
September 15, 2008, the FAA processed all proposed changes of the
airspace listings in FAA Order 7400.9R in full text as proposed rule
documents in the Federal Register. Likewise, all amendments of these
listings were published in full text as final rules in the Federal
Register. This rule reflects the continued incorporation of 7400.9R,
pending a revised edition of the Order. The Director of the Federal
Register has extended the IBR approval of FAA Order 7400.9R in section
71.1, as of September 16, 2008 until October 31, 2008. This rule also
explains the procedures the FAA will use to amend the airspace
designations incorporated by reference in part 71. Sections 71.5,
71.15, 71.31, 71.33, 71.41, 71.51, 71.61, 71.71, and 71.901 are amended
to reflect the incorporation by reference of FAA Order 7400.9R.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 to reflect the approval by the Director of the Federal Register
of the incorporation by reference of FAA Order 7400.9R, effective
September 16, 2008. This rule reflects the continued incorporation of
7400.9R, pending a revised edition of the Order. During the
incorporation by reference, the FAA will continue to process all
proposed changes of the airspace listings in the Order. Likewise, all
amendments of these listings will be published in full text as final
rules in the Federal Register. The FAA will periodically integrate all
final rule amendments into a revised edition of the Order, and submit
the revised edition to the Director of the Federal Register for
approval for incorporation by reference in section 71.1.
The FAA has determined that this action: (1) Is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
``significant rule'' under 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. This
action neither places any new restrictions or requirements on the
public, nor changes the dimensions or operation requirements of the
airspace listings incorporated by reference in part 71. Consequently,
notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
Because this action will continue to update the changes to the
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airspace designations, which are depicted on aeronautical charts, and
to avoid any unnecessary pilot confusion, I find that good cause
exists, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), for making this amendment effective in
less than 30 days.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
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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
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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.
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2. Section 71.1 is added to read as follows:
Sec. 71.1 Applicability.
A listing for Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic
service routes; and reporting points can be found in FAA Order 7400.9R,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points. This incorporation by
reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The approval to
incorporate by reference FAA Order 7400.9R is effective September 16,
2008 until October 31, 2008. During the incorporation by reference,
proposed changes to the listings of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace
areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points will be
published in full text as proposed rule documents in the Federal
Register. Amendments to the listings of Class A, B, C, D, and E
airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points will
be published in full text as final rules in the Federal Register.
Periodically, the final rule amendments will be integrated into a
revised edition of the Order and submitted to the Director of the
Federal Register for approval for incorporation by reference in this
section. Copies of FAA Order 7400.9R may be obtained from Airspace and
Rules Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue,
SW., Washington, DC 20591, (202) 267-8783. An electronic version of the
Order is available on the FAA Web site at https://www.faa.gov/airports_
airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/. Copies of FAA Order 7400.9R may
be inspected in Docket No. 29334 on the Federal Register Web site at
https://www.regulations.gov.
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3. Section 71.5 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.5 Reporting points.
The reporting points listed in subpart H of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) consist of geographic
locations at which the position of an aircraft must be reported in
accordance with part 91 of this chapter.
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4. Section 71.15 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.15 Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways.
Unless otherwise specified, the place names appearing in the
descriptions of airspace areas designated as jet routes in subpart A of
FAA Order 7400.9R, and as VOR Federal airways in subpart E of FAA Order
7400.9R, are the names of VOR or VORTAC navigation aids. FAA Order
7400.9R is incorporated by reference in Sec. 71.1.
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5. Section 71.31 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.31 Class A airspace.
The airspace descriptions contained in Sec. 71.33 and the routes
contained in subpart A of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference,
see Sec. 71.1) are designated as Class A airspace within which all
pilots and aircraft are subject to the rating requirements, operating
rules, and equipment requirements of part 91 of this chapter.
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6. In Sec. 71.33 revise paragraph (c) to read as follows:
Sec. 71.33 Class A airspace areas.
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(c) The airspace areas listed as offshore airspace areas in subpart
A of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) that
are designated in international airspace within areas of domestic radio
navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic
ATC procedures are applied.
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7. Section 71.41 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.41 Class B airspace.
The Class B airspace areas listed in subpart B of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) consist of specified
airspace within which all aircraft operators are subject to the minimum
pilot qualification requirements, operating rules, and aircraft
equipment requirements of part 91 of this chapter. Each Class B
airspace area designated for an airport in subpart B of FAA Order
7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) contains at least
one primary airport around which the airspace is designated.
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8. Section 71.51 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.51 Class C airspace.
The Class C airspace areas listed in subpart C of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) consist of specified
airspace within which all aircraft operators are subject to operating
rules and equipment requirements specified in part 91 of this chapter.
Each Class C airspace area designated for an airport in subpart C of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) contains
at least one primary airport around which the airspace is designated.
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9. Section 71.61 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.61 Class D airspace.
The Class D airspace areas listed in subpart D of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) consist of specified
airspace within which all aircraft operators are subject to operating
rules and equipment requirements specified in part 91 of this chapter.
Each Class D airspace area designated for an airport in subpart D of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) contains
at least one primary airport around which the airspace is designated.
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10. Section 71.71 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.71 Class E airspace.
Class E Airspace consists of:
(a) The airspace of the United States, including that airspace
overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48
contiguous states and Alaska, extending upward from 14,500 feet MSL up
to, but not including 18,000 feet MSL, and the airspace above FL600,
excluding--
(1) The Alaska peninsula west of longitude 160[deg]00'00'' W.; and
(2) The airspace below 1,500 feet above the surface of the earth.
(b) The airspace areas designated for an airport in subpart E of
FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) within
which all aircraft operators are subject to the operating rules
specified in part 91 of this chapter.
(c) The airspace areas listed as domestic airspace areas in subpart
E of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1)
which extend upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the
earth when designated in conjunction with an airport for which an
approved instrument approach procedure has been prescribed, or from
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1,200 feet or more above the surface of the earth for the purpose of
transitioning to or from the terminal or en route environment. When
such areas are designated in conjunction with airways or routes, the
extent of such designation has the lateral extent identical to that of
a Federal airway and extends upward from 1,200 feet or higher. Unless
otherwise specified, the airspace areas in the paragraph extend upward
from 1,200 feet or higher above the surface to, but not including,
14,500 feet MSL.
(d) The Federal airways described in subpart E of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1).
(e) The airspace areas listed as en route domestic airspace areas
in subpart E of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec.
71.1). Unless otherwise specified, each airspace area has a lateral
extent identical to that of a Federal airway and extends upward from
1,200 feet above the surface of the earth to the overlying or adjacent
controlled airspace.
(f) The airspace areas listed as offshore airspace areas in subpart
E of FAA Order 7400.9R (incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) that
are designated in international airspace within areas of domestic radio
navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic
ATC procedures are applied. Unless otherwise specified, each airspace
area extends upward from a specified altitude up to, but not including,
18,000 feet MSL.
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11. Section 71.901 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 71.901 Applicability.
Unless otherwise designated:
(a) Each reporting point listed in subpart H of FAA Order 7400.9R
(incorporated by reference, see Sec. 71.1) applies to all directions
of flight. In any case where a geographic location is designated as a
reporting point for less than all airways passing through that point,
or for a particular direction of flight along an airway only, it is so
indicated by including the airways or direction of flight in the
designation of geographical location.
(b) Place names appearing in the reporting point descriptions
indicate VOR or VORTAC facilities identified by those names.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 16, 2008.
Barry C. Davis,
Acting Director, Systems Operations, Airspace, and AIM.
[FR Doc. E8-21986 Filed 9-16-08; 4:40 pm]
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