Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes, 36471-36472 [C1-2015-14703]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 122 / Thursday, June 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES BD–500–1A11 series airplanes (hereafter collectively referred to as ‘‘CSeries’’). Bombardier later applied for, and was granted, an extension of time for the type certificate, which changed the effective application date to December 31, 2011. The CSeries airplanes are swept-wing monoplanes with an aluminum alloy fuselage, sized for 5abreast seating. Passenger capacity is 110 for the Model BD–500–1A10 and 125 for the Model BD–500–1A11. The airplanes are powered by two underwing Pratt and Whitney PW1524G ultra-high bypass, geared, turbofan engines. Maximum takeoff weight is 131,000 pounds for the Model BD–500– 1A10 and 144,000 pounds for the Model BD–500–1A11. The CSeries airplanes will have a fly-by-wire EFCS. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.17, Bombardier Aerospace must show that the CSeries airplane meets the applicable provisions of part 25, as amended by Amendments 25–1 through 25–129. 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 Bombardier CSeries airplanes 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, these special conditions would also apply to the other model under § 21.101. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Bombardier CSeries airplane must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noisecertification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. 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 Bombardier CSeries airplane will incorporate the following novel or unusual design feature: Fly-by-wire EFCS that will limit pitch and roll VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:54 Jun 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 functions to prevent the airplane from attaining certain pitch attitudes and roll angles greater than plus or minus 65 degrees, and positive spiral stability introduced for roll angles greater than 30 degrees at speeds below VMO/MMO. This system generates the actual surface commands that provide for stability augmentation and flight control for all three airplane axes (longitudinal, lateral, and directional). Discussion Part 25 does not specifically relate to flight characteristics associated with fixed attitude limits. Bombardier proposes to implement on the CSeries airplanes pitch and roll attitude-limiting functions via the EFCS normal mode. This will prevent the airplane from attaining certain pitch attitudes and roll angles greater than plus or minus 65 degrees. In addition, positive spiral stability, introduced for roll angles greater than 30 degrees at speeds below VMO/MMO, and spiral stability characteristics, must not require excessive pilot strength to achieve bank angles up to the bank-angle limit. 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. Discussion of Comments Notice of proposed special conditions no. 25–15–02–SC for the Bombardier Model BD–500–1A10 and BD–500– 1A11 series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on February 27, 2015 (80 FR 10632). No substantive comments were received, and the special conditions are adopted as proposed. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Bombardier CSeries airplane. Should Bombardier Aerospace apply later for a change to the type certificate to include another model incorporating the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on Bombardier CSeries 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: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 36471 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 typecertification basis for the Bombardier CSeries airplanes. In addition to § 25.143, the following requirements apply to the EFCS pitchand roll-limiting functions: 1. The pitch-limiting function must not impede normal maneuvering for pitch angles up to the maximum required for normal maneuvering, including a normal, all-enginesoperating takeoff, plus a suitable margin to allow for satisfactory speed control. 2. The pitch- and roll-limiting functions must not restrict or prevent attaining pitch attitudes necessary for emergency maneuvering, or roll angles up to 65 degrees. Spiral stability, which is introduced above 30 degrees roll angle, must not require excessive pilot strength to achieve these roll angles. Other protections, which further limit the roll capability under certain extreme angle-of-attack, attitude, or high-speed conditions, are acceptable, as long as they allow at least 45 degrees of roll capability. 3. A lower limit of roll is acceptable beyond the overspeed warning if it is possible to recover the airplane to the normal flight envelope without undue difficulty or delay. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015–15545 Filed 6–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0426; Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–231–AD; Amendment 39–18186; AD 2015–12–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Correction In rule document 2015–14703 beginning on page 34827 in the issue of Thursday, June 18, 2015 make the following correction: 1. On page 34827, in the second column, in the SUMMARY section, in E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM 25JNR1 36472 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 122 / Thursday, June 25, 2015 / Rules and Regulations the third line, ‘‘The Boeing Company Model and 777 airplanes’’ should read ‘‘The Boeing Company Model 767 and 777 airplanes.’’ [FR Doc. C1–2015–14703 Filed 6–24–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0723; Airspace Docket No. 14–AGL–13] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Highmore, SD Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action establishes Class E airspace at Highmore, SD. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Highmore Municipal Airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport. Additionally, a minor adjustment is made to the geographic coordinates for Highmore Municipal Airport. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20, 2015. 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. SUMMARY: FAA Order 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at https:// www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. The Order is also available for inspection at 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_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:54 Jun 24, 2015 Jkt 235001 Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–321– 7740. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency’s authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends Class E airspace at Highmore Municipal Airport, Highmore, SD. History On April 24, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Highmore Municipal Airport, Highmore, SD, (80 FR 22947). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 6005, of FAA Order 7400.9Y, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Y, airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014, and effective September 15, 2014. FAA Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius of Highmore PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Municipal Airport, Highmore, SD, to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures for IFR operations at the airport. Additionally, geographic coordinates for Highmore Municipal airport, are changed from (lat. 44°32′40″ N., long. 99°27′04″ W.) to (lat. 44°32′27″ N., long. 99°27′04″ W.). This minor adjustment reflects the current information in the FAA’s aeronautical database. Regulatory Notices and Analyses The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (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. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Environmental Review The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1E. ‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ paragraph 311a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment. 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: 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: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. E:\FR\FM\25JNR1.SGM 25JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 122 (Thursday, June 25, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36471-36472]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: C1-2015-14703]


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[Docket No. FAA-2014-0426; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-231-AD; 
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Correction

    In rule document 2015-14703 beginning on page 34827 in the issue of 
Thursday, June 18, 2015 make the following correction:
    1. On page 34827, in the second column, in the SUMMARY section, in

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the third line, ``The Boeing Company Model and 777 airplanes'' should 
read ``The Boeing Company Model 767 and 777 airplanes.''

[FR Doc. C1-2015-14703 Filed 6-24-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 1505-01-D

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