Advisory Circular (AC) 20-159, Obtaining Design and Production Approval of Airport Moving Map Display Applications Intended for Electronic Flight Bag Systems, 38799 [2015-16556]
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Airworthiness Division, Design
Certification Section (AIR–111), 950
L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC
20024. ATTN: Mr. Graham Long.
Telephone (202) 267–1624, fax 202–
267–1813, email to: graham.long@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to the Reauthorization Act of 1966 (110
Sat. 3213) SEC. 1205., Regulations
Affecting Intrastate Aviation in Alaska,
modifying regulations contained in Title
14 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
in a manner affecting intrastate aviation
in Alaska became law. The
Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration considered the extent to
which Alaska is not served by
transportation modes other than
aviation, established such regulatory
distinctions as deemed appropriate.
The Design, Manufacturing and
Airworthiness Division (AIR–100)
proposes Alaskan Fixed Wing External
Loads (FWEL) as a recognized special
purpose operation in the restricted
category, under Title 14 of the Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
§ 21.25(b)(7). Alaskan FWEL is the
carriage of external loads temporarily
attached to small, fixed-wing aircraft
operating within the state of Alaska.
This approval is issued with the
following requirements:
1. Alaskan FWEL must be performed
in conjunction with the procedures
contained in FAA Notice N8900.272 (or
its successor policy).
2. An airplane eligible for the carriage
of external loads must:
a. Be a small propeller-driven airplane
type-certificated in accordance with 14
CFR part 23 (or its predecessor
regulations) in the normal, utility, or
acrobatic category, and have a valid
airworthiness certificate in that
category.
b. Have a maximum certificated
takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less.
3. The airworthiness limitations
issued with the airworthiness certificate
must include a requirement for training
in the carriage of FWEL. The pilot must
have sufficient knowledge of (1)
external load attaching methods; (2) the
airplane operating limitations issued for
the external load operation; and (3) how
the external load may affect the flight
characteristics of the airplane.
Note: Airplane Handling and Flight
Characteristics: When carrying external
loads, aerodynamic forces and the weight of
an external load change an airplane’s
handling and flight characteristics. These
forces can negatively affect airplane
performance (takeoff, climb, cruise, and
landing), airplane stability, flight control
effectiveness, vibration, fuel consumption,
and engine cooling, among other
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characteristics. The operator must take care
when selecting and mounting an external
load and also exercise prudence to avoid
operation outside the airplane’s approved
weight & balance envelope, and to avoid
aerodynamic effects that make operations
unsafe.
2014, replaces AC 20–159 and provides
guidance for applicants seeking
authorization to display an own-ship
symbol limited to the airport surface as
a Type B application for use on any
EFB.
4. The aircraft must be operated in
accordance with the gross weight and
flight envelope limitations when in the
restricted category.
5. No passengers are permitted on
board when in restricted category. All
persons onboard must be flight crew
members, flight crew member trainees,
persons who perform an essential
function in connection with the special
purpose operation, or persons necessary
to accomplish the work activity directly
associated with the special purpose
operation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30,
2015.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Acting Manager, Design, Manufacturing and
Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Advisory Circular (AC) 20–159,
Obtaining Design and Production
Approval of Airport Moving Map
Display Applications Intended for
Electronic Flight Bag Systems
Federal Aviation
Administration (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of intent to cancel AC
20–159, Obtaining Design and
Production Approval of Airport Moving
Map Display Applications Intended for
Electronic Flight Bag Systems.
AGENCY:
This notice announces the
Federal Aviation Administration’s
(FAA) intent to cancel AC 20–159. This
cancellation will result in no new
approval of technical standard order
authorizations (TSOA) for an
‘‘incomplete system’’ issued for
Technical Standard Order (TSO) C–165,
Electronic Map Display Equipment for
Graphical Depiction of Aircraft Position.
Therefore, the guidance contained in AC
20–159 allowing applicants to obtain a
design and production approval using
the software and database for an airport
moving map display (AMMD) intended
for use on a Class 2 electronic flight bag
(EFB) for ground operations, will no
longer be available. FAA AC 120–76C,
Guidelines for the Certification,
Airworthiness, and Operational Use of
Electronic Flight Bags, dated May 9,
SUMMARY:
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To
obtain additional details, please contact:
Mr. Brad Miller, AIR–130, Federal
Aviation Administration, Aircraft
Certification Service, Systems and
Equipment Standards Branch, 470
L’Enfant Plaza Suite 4102, Washington,
DC 20024, Telephone (202) 267–8533,
FAX: (202) 267–267–8589, Email:
brad.miller@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In mid-March 2007, the FAA
Administrator directed FAA to publish
guidance by the end of April 2007 to
facilitate the use of an AMMD
application on EFBs and to streamline
the certification means to deploy this
safety enhancement to address airport
runway incursions. AC 20–159 provided
EFB AMMD applicant guidance to
obtain TSO–C165 software-only TSO
authorization requiring the need to
obtain a design or production approval.
However, AC 120–76C later introduced
guidance to necessitate only an
operator-based evaluation submitted to
an FAA inspector for EFB hardware and
software application authorization. The
FAA envisions all new authorizations
for use of AMMD functionality on EFBs
be obtained under AC 120–76C as a
Type B application.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30,
2015.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Acting Manager, Design, Manufacturing, &
Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Advisory Circular (AC) 20-159, Obtaining Design and Production
Approval of Airport Moving Map Display Applications Intended for
Electronic Flight Bag Systems
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of intent to cancel AC 20-159, Obtaining Design and
Production Approval of Airport Moving Map Display Applications Intended
for Electronic Flight Bag Systems.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the Federal Aviation Administration's
(FAA) intent to cancel AC 20-159. This cancellation will result in no
new approval of technical standard order authorizations (TSOA) for an
``incomplete system'' issued for Technical Standard Order (TSO) C-165,
Electronic Map Display Equipment for Graphical Depiction of Aircraft
Position. Therefore, the guidance contained in AC 20-159 allowing
applicants to obtain a design and production approval using the
software and database for an airport moving map display (AMMD) intended
for use on a Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) for ground operations,
will no longer be available. FAA AC 120-76C, Guidelines for the
Certification, Airworthiness, and Operational Use of Electronic Flight
Bags, dated May 9, 2014, replaces AC 20-159 and provides guidance for
applicants seeking authorization to display an own-ship symbol limited
to the airport surface as a Type B application for use on any EFB.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To obtain additional details, please
contact: Mr. Brad Miller, AIR-130, Federal Aviation Administration,
Aircraft Certification Service, Systems and Equipment Standards Branch,
470 L'Enfant Plaza Suite 4102, Washington, DC 20024, Telephone (202)
267-8533, FAX: (202) 267-267-8589, Email: brad.miller@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
In mid-March 2007, the FAA Administrator directed FAA to publish
guidance by the end of April 2007 to facilitate the use of an AMMD
application on EFBs and to streamline the certification means to deploy
this safety enhancement to address airport runway incursions. AC 20-159
provided EFB AMMD applicant guidance to obtain TSO-C165 software-only
TSO authorization requiring the need to obtain a design or production
approval. However, AC 120-76C later introduced guidance to necessitate
only an operator-based evaluation submitted to an FAA inspector for EFB
hardware and software application authorization. The FAA envisions all
new authorizations for use of AMMD functionality on EFBs be obtained
under AC 120-76C as a Type B application.
Issued in Washington, DC, on June 30, 2015.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Acting Manager, Design, Manufacturing, & Airworthiness Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-16556 Filed 7-6-15; 8:45 am]
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