Special Conditions: Learjet Inc. Model LJ-200-1A10; Airplane Fuselage Post-Crash Fire Survivability, 7054-7055 [2014-02495]

Download as PDF 7054 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 25 / Thursday, February 6, 2014 / Rules and Regulations required under § 245.11 of this chapter, the number of free and reduced price applications subject to a second review, the number and percentage of reviewed applications for which the eligibility determination was changed, and a summary of the types of changes made. * * * * * ■ 3. Amend § 210.20: ■ a. In paragraph (a)(8), by removing the word ‘‘and’’; ■ b. In paragraph (a)(9), by removing the period and adding ‘‘; and’’ in its place; ■ c. By adding a new paragraph (a)(10). The addition reads as follows: § 210.20 Reporting and recordkeeping. (a) * * * (10) For each local educational agency required to conduct a second review of applications under § 245.11 of this chapter, the number of free and reduced price applications subject to a second review, the results of the reviews including the number and percentage of reviewed applications for which the eligibility determination was changed, and a summary of the types of changes made. * * * * * PART 245—DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS AND FREE MILK IN SCHOOLS 4. The authority citation for part 245 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1752, 1758, 1759a, 1772, 1773, and 1779. ■ 5. Revise § 245.6(c)(6)(i) as follows: § 245.6 Application, eligibility and certification of children for free and reduced price meals and free milk. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES * * * * * (c) * * * (6) * * * (i) Income applications. The local educational agency must notify the household of the children’s eligibility and provide the eligible children the benefits to which they are entitled within 10 operating days of receiving the application from the household. * * * * * §§ 245.11 through 245.14 [Redesignated] ■ 6. Redesignate §§ 245.11 through 245.14 as §§ 245.12 through 245.15, respectively; ■ 7. Add a new § 245.11 to read as follows: § 245.11 Second review of applications. (a) General. On an annual basis not later than the end of each school year, State agencies must identify local VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:01 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 educational agencies demonstrating a high level of, or risk for, administrative error associated with certification processes and notify the affected local educational agencies that they must conduct a second review of applications beginning in the following school year. The second review of applications must be completed prior to notifying the household of the eligibility or ineligibility of the household for free or reduced price meals. (b) State agency requirements—(1) Selection criteria. Local educational agencies subject to a second review must include: (i) Administrative review certification errors. All local educational agencies with 10 percent or more of the certification/benefit issuances in error, as determined by the State agency during an administrative review; and (ii) State agency discretion. Local educational agencies not selected under paragraph (b)(1)(i) that are at risk for certification error, as determined by the State agency. (2) Reporting requirement. Beginning March 15, 2015, and every March 15 thereafter, each State agency must submit a report, as specified by FNS, describing the results of the second reviews conducted by each local educational agency in their State. The report must provide information about applications reviewed in each local educational agency and include: (i) The number of free and reduced price applications subject to a second review; (ii) The number of reviewed applications for which the eligibility determination was changed; (iii) The percentage of reviewed applications for which the eligibility determination was changed; and (iv) A summary of the types of changes that were made. (3) State agencies must provide technical assistance to ameliorate certification related problems at local educational agencies determined to be at risk for certification. (c) Local educational agency requirements. Beginning July 1, 2014, and each July 1 thereafter, local educational agencies selected by the State agency to conduct a second review of applications must ensure that the initial eligibility determination for each application is reviewed for accuracy prior to notifying the household of the eligibility or ineligibility of the household for free and reduced price meals. The second review must be conducted by an individual or entity who did not make the initial determination. This individual or entity is not required to be an employee of the PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 local educational agency but must be trained on how to make application determinations. All individuals or entities who conduct a second review of applications are subject to the disclosure requirements set forth in § 245.6(f) through (k). (1) Timeframes. The second review of initial determinations must be completed by the local educational agency in a timely manner and must not result in a delay in notifying the household, as set forth in § 245.6(c)(6)(i). (2) Duration of requirement to conduct a second review of applications. Selected local educational agencies must conduct a second review of applications annually until the State agency determines that local educational agency-provided documentation provided in accordance with paragraph (c)(3) of this section or data obtained by the State agency during an administrative review, demonstrates that no more than 5 percent of reviewed applications required a change in eligibility determination. (3) Reporting requirement. Each local educational agency required to conduct a second review of applications must annually submit to the State agency, on a date established by the State agency, the following information as of October 31st: (i) The number of free and reduced price applications subject to a second review; (ii) The number of reviewed applications for which the eligibility determination was changed; (iii) The percentage of reviewed applications for which the eligibility determination was changed; and (iv) A summary of the types of changes that were made. Dated: January 31, 2014. Audrey Rowe, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. [FR Doc. 2014–02556 Filed 2–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0601; Special Conditions No. 25–527–SC] Special Conditions: Learjet Inc. Model LJ–200–1A10; Airplane Fuselage PostCrash Fire Survivability Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions. AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\06FER1.SGM 06FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 25 / Thursday, February 6, 2014 / Rules and Regulations These special conditions are issued for the Learjet Inc. Model LJ– 200–1A10 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with advanced composite materials in the construction of its fuselage and wings. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: Effective Date: March 10, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Sinclair, Airframe/Cabin Safety Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2195; facsimile 425–227–1320; email alan.sinclair@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background On February 9, 2009, Learjet Inc. applied for a type certificate for their new Model LJ–200–1A10. The Model LJ–200–1A10 is a business-class airplane with two high-bypass turbine engines and interior seating configuration for up to 10 passengers. The Model LJ–200–1A10 is the first airplane manufactured by Learjet Inc. to utilize advanced composite materials in the construction of its fuselage and wings. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.17, Learjet Inc. must show that the Model LJ–200–1A10 meets the applicable provisions of part 25, as amended by Amendments 25–1 through 25–127. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Model LJ–200–1A10 because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of § 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would also apply to the other model under § 21.101. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Model LJ–200–1A10 must comply with the fuel-vent and VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:01 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 232001 exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34 and the noise certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36, and the FAA must issue a finding of regulatory adequacy under § 611 of Public Law 92– 574, the ‘‘Noise Control Act of 1972.’’ The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with § 11.38, and they become part of the type-certification basis under § 21.17(a)(2). Novel or Unusual Design Features The Model LJ–200–1A10 will incorporate the following novel or unusual design features: The Model LJ–200–1A10 is the first airplane manufactured by Learjet Inc. to utilize advanced composite materials in the construction of its fuselage and wings. In accordance with § 21.16, fuselage structure fabricated from monolithic carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) prepreg material (reinforcement fiber pre-impregnated with a thermoplastic or thermoset resin matrix) constitutes a novel and unusual design feature for a large transportcategory airplane certificated under 14 CFR part 25. Discussion Existing regulations do not adequately ensure that composite structure offers passengers the same protection from an on-ground, post-crash fire condition as would a conventional aluminum structure. Learjet is introducing a new material that may have different toxicity characteristics than those of traditional materials. Service experience has shown that, in post-crash fires, traditional aluminum structural materials emit acceptable toxicity levels. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the material being utilized does not reduce the survivability of the passengers during a post-crash fire, or provide levels of toxic fumes that would be lethal or incapacitating, preventing evacuation of the aircraft following a crash scenario. These special conditions are necessary to ensure a level of safety equivalent to that provided by 14 CFR part 25. Regulations applicable to burn requirements, including §§ 25.853 and 25.856(a), remain valid for this airplane but do not reflect the threat generated from toxic levels of gases produced from carbon-fiber/resin system materials following a post-crash fire. Notice of proposed special conditions no. 25–13–13–SC, for Learjet Inc. Model LJ–200–1A10 airplanes, was published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2013 (78 FR 66317). No comments were Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 received, and the special conditions are adopted as proposed. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Model LJ–200–1A10. Should Learjet Inc. apply at a later date for a change to the type certificate to include another airplane model incorporating the same novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on one model of airplanes. It is not a rule of general applicability. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the type certification basis for Learjet Inc. Model LJ–200–1A10 airplanes. The Learjet Model LJ–200–1A10 must show that toxic levels of gases produced from the composite-material system are in no way an additional threat to the passengers and their ability to evacuate when compared to an aluminumconstructed aircraft. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 31, 2014. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2014–02495 Filed 2–5–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0950; Airspace Docket No. 13–AGL–34] Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Grand Forks, ND Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; technical amendment, correction. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 7054-7055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-02495]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 25

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0601; Special Conditions No. 25-527-SC]


Special Conditions: Learjet Inc. Model LJ-200-1A10; Airplane 
Fuselage Post-Crash Fire Survivability

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final special conditions.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Learjet Inc. Model 
LJ-200-1A10 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design 
feature associated with advanced composite materials in the 
construction of its fuselage and wings. The applicable airworthiness 
regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for 
this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional 
safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to 
establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the 
existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: Effective Date: March 10, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Sinclair, Airframe/Cabin Safety 
Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-
2195; facsimile 425-227-1320; email alan.sinclair@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    On February 9, 2009, Learjet Inc. applied for a type certificate 
for their new Model LJ-200-1A10. The Model LJ-200-1A10 is a business-
class airplane with two high-bypass turbine engines and interior 
seating configuration for up to 10 passengers. The Model LJ-200-1A10 is 
the first airplane manufactured by Learjet Inc. to utilize advanced 
composite materials in the construction of its fuselage and wings.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 
CFR) 21.17, Learjet Inc. must show that the Model LJ-200-1A10 meets the 
applicable provisions of part 25, as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 
25-127.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness 
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or 
appropriate safety standards for the Model LJ-200-1A10 because of a 
novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed 
under the provisions of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which 
they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended 
later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar 
novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would also 
apply to the other model under Sec.  21.101.
    In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special 
conditions, the Model LJ-200-1A10 must comply with the fuel-vent and 
exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34 and the noise 
certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36, and the FAA must issue a 
finding of regulatory adequacy under Sec.  611 of Public Law 92-574, 
the ``Noise Control Act of 1972.''
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in 
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type-
certification basis under Sec.  21.17(a)(2).

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The Model LJ-200-1A10 will incorporate the following novel or 
unusual design features:
    The Model LJ-200-1A10 is the first airplane manufactured by Learjet 
Inc. to utilize advanced composite materials in the construction of its 
fuselage and wings. In accordance with Sec.  21.16, fuselage structure 
fabricated from monolithic carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) 
prepreg material (reinforcement fiber pre-impregnated with a 
thermoplastic or thermoset resin matrix) constitutes a novel and 
unusual design feature for a large transport-category airplane 
certificated under 14 CFR part 25.

Discussion

    Existing regulations do not adequately ensure that composite 
structure offers passengers the same protection from an on-ground, 
post-crash fire condition as would a conventional aluminum structure. 
Learjet is introducing a new material that may have different toxicity 
characteristics than those of traditional materials. Service experience 
has shown that, in post-crash fires, traditional aluminum structural 
materials emit acceptable toxicity levels. Therefore, it is necessary 
to ensure that the material being utilized does not reduce the 
survivability of the passengers during a post-crash fire, or provide 
levels of toxic fumes that would be lethal or incapacitating, 
preventing evacuation of the aircraft following a crash scenario.
    These special conditions are necessary to ensure a level of safety 
equivalent to that provided by 14 CFR part 25. Regulations applicable 
to burn requirements, including Sec. Sec.  25.853 and 25.856(a), remain 
valid for this airplane but do not reflect the threat generated from 
toxic levels of gases produced from carbon-fiber/resin system materials 
following a post-crash fire.

Discussion of Comments

    Notice of proposed special conditions no. 25-13-13-SC, for Learjet 
Inc. Model LJ-200-1A10 airplanes, was published in the Federal Register 
on November 5, 2013 (78 FR 66317). No comments were received, and the 
special conditions are adopted as proposed.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the 
Model LJ-200-1A10. Should Learjet Inc. apply at a later date for a 
change to the type certificate to include another airplane model 
incorporating the same novel or unusual design feature, the special 
conditions would apply to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features 
on one model of airplanes. It is not a rule of general applicability.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25

    Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Special Conditions

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of 
the type certification basis for Learjet Inc. Model LJ-200-1A10 
airplanes.
    The Learjet Model LJ-200-1A10 must show that toxic levels of gases 
produced from the composite-material system are in no way an additional 
threat to the passengers and their ability to evacuate when compared to 
an aluminum-constructed aircraft.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 31, 2014.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-02495 Filed 2-5-14; 8:45 am]
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