Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; North Central United States, 6127-6130 [2018-02808]
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to General Electric
Company (GE) CT7–5A2, CT7–5A3, CT7–7A,
CT7–7A1, CT7–9B, CT7–9B1, CT7–9B2,
CT7–9C and CT7–9C3 model turboprop
engines with main propeller shaft, part
number 77581–11, installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7210, Turbine Engine Reduction Gear.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the failure of a
main propeller shaft. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the main propeller shaft.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in in-flight loss of the propeller, loss
of engine thrust control, and damage to the
airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For propeller gear boxes (PGBs) with
46,000 hours time since new (TSN) or more,
perform cleaning, visual inspection, and
fluorescent-penetrant inspection (FPI) within
150 hours time in service (TIS) after the
effective date of this AD, or one month after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first.
(2) For PGBs with 40,000 hours TSN or
more, but less than 46,000 hours TSN,
perform cleaning, visual inspection, and FPI
within 500 hours TIS after the effective date
of this AD, not to exceed 46,150 TSN or four
months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
(3) For PGBs with 30,000 hours TSN or
more, but less than 40,000 hours TSN,
perform cleaning, visual inspection, and FPI
within 1,000 hours TIS after the effective
date of this AD, not to exceed 40,500 TSN or
eight months after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs first.
(4) For PGBs with less than 30,000 hours
TSN, perform cleaning, visual inspection,
and FPI at the next propeller removal, not to
exceed 31,000 hours TSN.
(5) Perform the cleaning, visual inspection
and FPI, as follows:
(i) Clean the main propeller shaft flange.
Use the instructions in paragraph 5, ‘‘Main
Propeller Shaft,’’ in MM 72–10–00,
PROPELLER GEARBOX—CLEANING from
GE CT7B Maintenance Manual SEI–576, Rev.
60, dated October 1, 2017.
(ii) Visually inspect the main propeller
shaft for wear, corrosion, and cracking. Use
the instructions in paragraph 5.A., ‘‘Main
Propeller Shaft,’’ in MM 72–10–00,
PROPELLER GEARBOX—INSPECTION from
GE CT7B Maintenance Manual SEI–576, Rev.
60, dated October 1, 2017.
(iii) Spot-fluorescent-penetrant inspect the
area on the main propeller shaft flange face
within 0.5 inches radially adjacent to the
dowel pin holes for cracks. Use the
instructions in SPM 70–32–03, SPOTFLUORESCENT PENETRANT—
INSPECTION, Task 70–32–03–230–002 from
GE GEK 9250, Commercial Engine Standard
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Practices Manual, Rev. 106, dated April 1,
2007.
(6) Repeat the cleaning, visual inspection,
and FPI of the main propeller shaft at each
removal of the propeller.
(7) Before further flight, remove from
service any main propeller shaft found
cracked, or with corrosion or wear beyond
the limits specified in SPM 70–32–03, SPOTFLUORESCENT PENETRANT—
INSPECTION, Task 70–32–03–230–002, from
GE GEK 9250, Commercial Engine Standard
Practices Manual, Rev. 106, dated April 1,
2007.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
Main propeller shafts that were replaced
with new zero-time parts at an overhaul of
the PGB within the last 10,000 hours TIS, or
inspected in accordance with GE Service
Bulletin (SB) CT7–TP S/B 72–0531, dated
June 22, 2017, or GE SB CT7–TP S/B 72–
0533, dated October 3, 2017, satisfy the
requirements specified in paragraph (g)(5) of
this AD.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to
the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. You may email your
request to: ANE–AD–AMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Michael Richardson-Bach, Aerospace
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
238–7747; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
michael.richardson-bach@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) SPM 70–32–03, SPOT-FLUORESCENT
PENETRANT INSPECTION, TASK 70–32–
03–230–002, from the GE Commercial Engine
Standard Practices Manual GEK 9250, Rev.
106, dated April 01, 2007.
(ii) MM 72–10–00, PROPELLER GEARBOX
INSPECTION, from the GE CT7B
Maintenance Manual SEI–576, Rev. 60, dated
October 1, 2017.
(iii) MM 72–10–00, PROPELLER
GEARBOX—CLEANING, from the GE CT7B
Maintenance Manual SEI–576, Rev. 60, dated
October 1, 2017.
(3) For GE service information identified in
this AD, contact General Electric Company,
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GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513–552–3272;
fax: 513–552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
781–238–7759.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference 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/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
February 8, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1082 Airspace
Docket No. 17–AGL–22]
Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic
Service (ATS) Routes; North Central
United States
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule, technical
amendment.
AGENCY:
The FAA is amending four
high altitude Area Navigation (RNAV)
Q-routes (Q–140, Q–818, Q–935, and Q–
947) that cross the United States (U.S.)/
Canada border in the north central U.S.
This action updates the latitude/
longitude coordinates for three
Canadian waypoints listed in the Qroute descriptions contained in the FAA
aeronautical database to match the
Canadian aeronautical database source
information.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 24,
2018. 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
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
SUMMARY:
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Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
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 the 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 would
amend the route structure as required to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of
air traffic.
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History
On September 26, 2014, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a final
rule (79 FR 57758), Docket No. FAA–
2014–0295, that amended, removed, and
established multiple Air Traffic Service
(ATS) routes in the north central U.S. to
reflect and accommodate route changes
being made in Canadian airspace as part
of a Canadian airspace redesign project.
During a recent aeronautical review, the
FAA identified three Canadian
waypoint geographic coordinate updates
that were required for the waypoints
RUBKI, IKNAV, and REVEN.
This rule makes the Canadian
waypoint corrections to ensure the Qroutes and FAA aeronautical database
are in concert with the Canadian
aeronautical database source
information.
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Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
by modifying RNAV Q-routes Q–140,
Q–818, Q–935, and Q–947. The route
modifications correct the RUBKI,
IKNAV, and REVEN waypoint
geographic coordinates used in the
routes to match the Q-route descriptions
and the FAA aeronautical database with
the Canadian aeronautical database
source information. The amendments
result in no substantive changes or
impact on the public and ensure safe
and efficient across border connectivity.
The RNAV route modifications
accomplished by this action are
outlined below.
Q–140: Change the RUBKI waypoint
geographic coordinates from ‘‘Lat.
44°14′56.00″ N, long. 082°15′25.99″
W’’ to read ‘‘Lat. 44°14′54.82″ N,
long. 082°16′07.65″ W.’’
Q–818: Change the IKNAV waypoint
geographic coordinates from ‘‘Lat.
42°57′43.00″ N, long. 078°59′04.00″
W’’ to read ‘‘Lat. 42°57′43.00″ N,
long. 078°58′04.00″ W.’’
Q–935: Change the IKNAV waypoint
geographic coordinates from ‘‘Lat.
42°57′43.00″ N, long. 078°59′04.00″
W’’ to read ‘‘Lat. 42°57′43.00″ N,
long. 078°58′04.00″ W.’’
Q–947: Change the REVEN waypoint
geographic coordinates from ‘‘Lat.
45°33′09.70″ N, long. 070°42′01.90″
W’’ to read ‘‘Lat. 45°33′09.74″ N,
long. 070°42′01.90″ W.’’
Because the changes in this technical
amendment result in no substantive
change, we find notice and public
procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) is
unnecessary.
High altitude United States RNAV Qroutes are published in paragraph 2006
and high altitude Canadian RNAV Qroutes are published in paragraph 2007
of FAA Order 7400.11B dated August 3,
2017, and effective September 15, 2017,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The high altitude United
States and Canadian RNAV Q-routes
listed in this rule will be subsequently
published in the Order.
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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. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (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 of modifying four high altitude
RNAV Q-routes qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National
Environmental Policy Act and its
implementing regulations at 40 CFR part
1500, and in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F. Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5–
6.5a, which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or
modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points
(see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of
Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas;
Air Traffic Service Routes; and
Reporting Points). Therefore, this action
is not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts. In
accordance with FAAO 1050.1F,
paragraph 5–2 regarding Extraordinary
Circumstances, this action has been
reviewed for factors and circumstances
in which a normally categorically
excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further
analysis, and it is determined that 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).
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
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.
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
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§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
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Q–140 WOBED, WA to YODAA, NY [Amended]
WOBED, WA
WP
(Lat. 48°36′01.07″
GETNG, WA
WP
(Lat. 48°25′30.57″
CORDU, ID
FIX
(Lat. 48°10′46.41″
PETIY, MT
WP
(Lat. 47°58′46.55″
CHOTE, MT
FIX
(Lat. 47°39′56.68″
LEWIT, MT
WP
(Lat. 47°23′00.21″
SAYOR, MT
FIX
(Lat. 47°13′58.34″
WILTN, ND
FIX
(Lat. 47°04′58.09″
WP
(Lat. 46°41′28.00″
TTAIL, MN
CESNA, WI
WP
(Lat. 45°52′14.00″
WISCN, WI
WP
(Lat. 45°18′19.45″
EEGEE, WI
WP
(Lat. 45°08′53.00″
DAYYY, MI
WP
(Lat. 44°10′10.00″
RUBKI, Canada
WP
(Lat. 44°14′54.82″
PEPLA, Canada
WP
(Lat. 43°47′50.98″
SIKBO, Canada
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(Lat. 43°39′13.00″
(Lat. 43°29′19.00″
MEDAV, Canada WP
AHPAH, NY
WP
(Lat. 43°18′19.00″
HANKK, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°53′41.82″
BEEPS, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°49′13.26″
EXTOL, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°39′27.69″
MEMMS, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°30′59.71″
KODEY, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°16′47.53″
ARKKK, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°03′48.52″
WP
(Lat. 41°52′25.85″
RODYY, NY
YODAA, NY
FIX
(Lat. 41°43′21.19″
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Q–818 Flint, MI
Flint, MI (FNT)
TANKO, Canada
KITOK, Canada
DERLO, Canada
IKNAV, Canada
WOZEE, NY
KELIE, NY
VIEEW, NY
Binghampton,
NY (CFB)
BUFFY, PA
STOMP, NY
MSLIN, NY
GAYEL, NY
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, is
amended as follows:
122°49′46.52″
119°31′38.98″
116°40′21.84″
114°36′20.31″
112°09′38.13″
110°08′44.78″
104°58′39.28″
100°47′43.84″
096°41′09.00″
092°10′59.00″
089°27′53.91″
088°45′58.00″
084°22′23.00″
082°16′07.65″
080°00′53.56″
079°20′57.00″
078°45′46.00″
078°07′35.11″
077°09′15.21″
076°59′04.84″
076°37′06.10″
076°18′15.43″
075°47′04.00″
075°19′00.41″
074°35′49.39″
074°01′52.76″
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(Lat. 42°58′00.38″
(Lat. 43°01′32.48″
(Lat. 43°02′30.00″
(Lat. 43°03′59.00″
(Lat. 42°57′43.00″
(Lat. 42°56′01.65″
(Lat. 42°39′37.32″
(Lat. 42°26′22.07″
(Lat. 42°09′26.96″
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Q–935 MONEE, MI to Boston, MA (BOS) [Amended]
MONEE, MI
FIX
(Lat. 43°14′25.80″ N, long. 084°27′50.95″ W)
HOCKE, MI
WP
(Lat. 43°15′43.38″ N, long. 082°42′38.27″ W)
OMRAK, Canada WP
(Lat. 43°16′15.45″ N, long. 082°15′52.31″ W)
DERLO, Canada
WP
(Lat. 43°03′59.00″ N, long. 081°05′43.00″ W)
IKNAV, Canada
WP
(Lat. 42°57′43.00″ N, long. 078°58′04.00″ W)
WOZEE, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°56′01.65″ N, long. 078°44′19.64″ W)
HANKK, NY
FIX
(Lat. 42°53′41.82″ N, long. 077°09′15.21″ W)
JOSSY, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°53′29.93″ N, long. 077°02′36.80″ W)
FIX
(Lat. 42°52′18.74″ N, long. 076°26′35.07″ W)
AUDIL, NY
FABEN, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°51′12.04″ N, long. 075°57′07.91″ W)
PONCT, NY
WP
(Lat. 42°44′48.83″ N, long. 073°48′48.07″ W)
Gardner, MA
VOR/DME
(Lat. 42°32′45.32″ N, long. 072°03′29.48″ W)
(GDM)
Boston, MA
VOR/DME
(Lat. 42°21′26.82″ N, long. 070°59′22.37″ W)
(BOS)
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Q–947 REVEN, Canada to DUVOK, Canada
REVEN, Canada
WP
(Lat. 45°33′09.74″ N, long.
TOPPS, ME
FIX
(Lat. 45°20′24.65″ N, long.
CUZWA, ME
WP
(Lat. 45°17′48.49″ N, long.
DUVOK, Canada WP
(Lat. 44°55′37.33″ N, long.
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6,
2018.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31177; Amdt. No. 3785]
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
This rule establishes, amends,
suspends, or removes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle Departure
Procedures (ODPs) 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 February
13, 2018. 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 February
13, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
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1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Ops–M30, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical
Navigation Products, 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
AGENCY:
SUMMARY:
070°42′01.90″
067°44′19.11″
067°27′58.22″
065°17′11.66″
All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs are available online free of charge.
Visit the National Flight Data Center at
nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally,
individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP copies may be obtained from
the FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas J. Nichols, 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 removes SIAPS, Takeoff
Minimums and/or ODPS. The complete
regulatory 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.
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The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs, their complex
nature, and the need for a special format
make publication in the Federal
Register expensive and impractical.
Further, airmen do not use the
regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff
Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to
their graphic 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 form
documents is unnecessary. This
amendment provides the affected CFR
sections and specifies the types of
SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs
with their applicable effective dates.
This amendment also identifies the
airport and its location, the procedure,
and the amendment number.
Availability and Summary of Material
Incorporated by Reference
The material incorporated by
reference is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section.
The material incorporated by
reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff
Minimums and/or ODPS as identified in
the amendatory language for part 97 of
this final rule.
The Rule
This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is
effective upon publication of each
separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and
ODP as Amended in the transmittal.
Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and
textual ODP amendments may have
been issued previously by the FAA in a
Flight Data Center (FDC) Notice to
Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency
action of immediate flight safety relating
directly to published aeronautical
charts.
The circumstances that created the
need for some SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP amendments may
require making them effective in less
than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs
and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, an
effective date at least 30 days after
publication is provided.
Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff
Minimums and ODPs contained in this
amendment are based on the criteria
contained in the U.S. Standard for
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6127-6130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1082 Airspace Docket No. 17-AGL-22]
Amendment of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes; North
Central United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule, technical amendment.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is amending four high altitude Area Navigation (RNAV)
Q-routes (Q-140, Q-818, Q-935, and Q-947) that cross the United States
(U.S.)/Canada border in the north central U.S. This action updates the
latitude/longitude coordinates for three Canadian waypoints listed in
the Q-route descriptions contained in the FAA aeronautical database to
match the Canadian aeronautical database source information.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 24, 2018. 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 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the
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Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
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
the 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 would amend the route structure as required to preserve
the safe and efficient flow of air traffic.
History
On September 26, 2014, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
final rule (79 FR 57758), Docket No. FAA-2014-0295, that amended,
removed, and established multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes in
the north central U.S. to reflect and accommodate route changes being
made in Canadian airspace as part of a Canadian airspace redesign
project. During a recent aeronautical review, the FAA identified three
Canadian waypoint geographic coordinate updates that were required for
the waypoints RUBKI, IKNAV, and REVEN.
This rule makes the Canadian waypoint corrections to ensure the Q-
routes and FAA aeronautical database are in concert with the Canadian
aeronautical database source information.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document amends FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
The FAA is amending Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
part 71 by modifying RNAV Q-routes Q-140, Q-818, Q-935, and Q-947. The
route modifications correct the RUBKI, IKNAV, and REVEN waypoint
geographic coordinates used in the routes to match the Q-route
descriptions and the FAA aeronautical database with the Canadian
aeronautical database source information. The amendments result in no
substantive changes or impact on the public and ensure safe and
efficient across border connectivity.
The RNAV route modifications accomplished by this action are
outlined below.
Q-140: Change the RUBKI waypoint geographic coordinates from ``Lat.
44[deg]14'56.00'' N, long. 082[deg]15'25.99'' W'' to read ``Lat.
44[deg]14'54.82'' N, long. 082[deg]16'07.65'' W.''
Q-818: Change the IKNAV waypoint geographic coordinates from ``Lat.
42[deg]57'43.00'' N, long. 078[deg]59'04.00'' W'' to read ``Lat.
42[deg]57'43.00'' N, long. 078[deg]58'04.00'' W.''
Q-935: Change the IKNAV waypoint geographic coordinates from ``Lat.
42[deg]57'43.00'' N, long. 078[deg]59'04.00'' W'' to read ``Lat.
42[deg]57'43.00'' N, long. 078[deg]58'04.00'' W.''
Q-947: Change the REVEN waypoint geographic coordinates from ``Lat.
45[deg]33'09.70'' N, long. 070[deg]42'01.90'' W'' to read ``Lat.
45[deg]33'09.74'' N, long. 070[deg]42'01.90'' W.''
Because the changes in this technical amendment result in no
substantive change, we find notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C.
553(b) is unnecessary.
High altitude United States RNAV Q-routes are published in
paragraph 2006 and high altitude Canadian RNAV Q-routes are published
in paragraph 2007 of FAA Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The high altitude United States and Canadian RNAV Q-routes
listed in this rule will be subsequently published in the Order.
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.
It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
Department of Transportation (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 of modifying four high
altitude RNAV Q-routes qualifies for categorical exclusion under the
National Environmental Policy Act and its implementing regulations at
40 CFR part 1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F.
Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, Paragraph 5-6.5a, which
categorically excludes from further environmental impact review
rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas,
airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes;
and Reporting Points). Therefore, this action is not expected to cause
any potentially significant environmental impacts. In accordance with
FAAO 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding Extraordinary Circumstances, this
action has been reviewed for factors and circumstances in which a
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant
environmental impact requiring further analysis, and it is determined
that 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).
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
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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.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
Q-140 WOBED, WA to YODAA, NY [Amended]
WOBED, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]36'01.07'' N, long. 122[deg]49'46.52'' W)
GETNG, WA WP (Lat. 48[deg]25'30.57'' N, long. 119[deg]31'38.98'' W)
CORDU, ID FIX (Lat. 48[deg]10'46.41'' N, long. 116[deg]40'21.84'' W)
PETIY, MT WP (Lat. 47[deg]58'46.55'' N, long. 114[deg]36'20.31'' W)
CHOTE, MT FIX (Lat. 47[deg]39'56.68'' N, long. 112[deg]09'38.13'' W)
LEWIT, MT WP (Lat. 47[deg]23'00.21'' N, long. 110[deg]08'44.78'' W)
SAYOR, MT FIX (Lat. 47[deg]13'58.34'' N, long. 104[deg]58'39.28'' W)
WILTN, ND FIX (Lat. 47[deg]04'58.09'' N, long. 100[deg]47'43.84'' W)
TTAIL, MN WP (Lat. 46[deg]41'28.00'' N, long. 096[deg]41'09.00'' W)
CESNA, WI WP (Lat. 45[deg]52'14.00'' N, long. 092[deg]10'59.00'' W)
WISCN, WI WP (Lat. 45[deg]18'19.45'' N, long. 089[deg]27'53.91'' W)
EEGEE, WI WP (Lat. 45[deg]08'53.00'' N, long. 088[deg]45'58.00'' W)
DAYYY, MI WP (Lat. 44[deg]10'10.00'' N, long. 084[deg]22'23.00'' W)
RUBKI, Canada WP (Lat. 44[deg]14'54.82'' N, long. 082[deg]16'07.65'' W)
PEPLA, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]47'50.98'' N, long. 080[deg]00'53.56'' W)
SIKBO, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]39'13.00'' N, long. 079[deg]20'57.00'' W)
MEDAV, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]29'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]45'46.00'' W)
AHPAH, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]18'19.00'' N, long. 078[deg]07'35.11'' W)
HANKK, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]53'41.82'' N, long. 077[deg]09'15.21'' W)
BEEPS, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]49'13.26'' N, long. 076[deg]59'04.84'' W)
EXTOL, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]39'27.69'' N, long. 076[deg]37'06.10'' W)
MEMMS, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]30'59.71'' N, long. 076[deg]18'15.43'' W)
KODEY, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]16'47.53'' N, long. 075[deg]47'04.00'' W)
ARKKK, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]03'48.52'' N, long. 075[deg]19'00.41'' W)
RODYY, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]52'25.85'' N, long. 074[deg]35'49.39'' W)
YODAA, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]43'21.19'' N, long. 074[deg]01'52.76'' W)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
* * * * *
Paragraph 2007 Canadian Area Navigation Routes.
* * * * *
Q-818 Flint, MI (FNT) to GAYEL, NY [Amended]
Flint, MI (FNT) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]58'00.38'' N, long. 083[deg]44'49.08'' W)
TANKO, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]01'32.48'' N, long. 082[deg]23'02.38'' W)
KITOK, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]02'30.00'' N, long. 081[deg]55'34.00'' W)
DERLO, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]03'59.00'' N, long. 081[deg]05'43.00'' W)
IKNAV, Canada WP (Lat. 42[deg]57'43.00'' N, long. 078[deg]58'04.00'' W)
WOZEE, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]56'01.65'' N, long. 078[deg]44'19.64'' W)
KELIE, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]39'37.32'' N, long. 077[deg]44'41.05'' W)
VIEEW, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]26'22.07'' N, long. 077[deg]01'33.30'' W)
Binghampton, NY (CFB) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]09'26.96'' N, long. 076[deg]08'11.30'' W)
BUFFY, PA FIX (Lat. 41[deg]56'27.98'' N, long. 075[deg]36'45.35'' W)
STOMP, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]35'46.78'' N, long. 074[deg]47'47.79'' W)
MSLIN, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]29'30.82'' N, long. 074[deg]33'14.28'' W)
GAYEL, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]24'24.09'' N, long. 074[deg]21'25.75'' W)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
* * * * *
Q-935 MONEE, MI to Boston, MA (BOS) [Amended]
MONEE, MI FIX (Lat. 43[deg]14'25.80'' N, long. 084[deg]27'50.95'' W)
HOCKE, MI WP (Lat. 43[deg]15'43.38'' N, long. 082[deg]42'38.27'' W)
OMRAK, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]16'15.45'' N, long. 082[deg]15'52.31'' W)
DERLO, Canada WP (Lat. 43[deg]03'59.00'' N, long. 081[deg]05'43.00'' W)
IKNAV, Canada WP (Lat. 42[deg]57'43.00'' N, long. 078[deg]58'04.00'' W)
WOZEE, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]56'01.65'' N, long. 078[deg]44'19.64'' W)
HANKK, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]53'41.82'' N, long. 077[deg]09'15.21'' W)
JOSSY, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]53'29.93'' N, long. 077[deg]02'36.80'' W)
AUDIL, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]52'18.74'' N, long. 076[deg]26'35.07'' W)
FABEN, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]51'12.04'' N, long. 075[deg]57'07.91'' W)
PONCT, NY WP (Lat. 42[deg]44'48.83'' N, long. 073[deg]48'48.07'' W)
Gardner, MA (GDM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]32'45.32'' N, long. 072[deg]03'29.48'' W)
Boston, MA (BOS) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]21'26.82'' N, long. 070[deg]59'22.37'' W)
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Excluding the airspace within Canada.
* * * * *
Q-947 REVEN, Canada to DUVOK, Canada
REVEN, Canada WP (Lat. 45[deg]33'09.74'' N, long. 070[deg]42'01.90'' W)
TOPPS, ME FIX (Lat. 45[deg]20'24.65'' N, long. 067[deg]44'19.11'' W)
CUZWA, ME WP (Lat. 45[deg]17'48.49'' N, long. 067[deg]27'58.22'' W)
DUVOK, Canada WP (Lat. 44[deg]55'37.33'' N, long. 065[deg]17'11.66'' W)
Excluding the airspace within Canada.
* * * * *
Issued in Washington, DC, on February 6, 2018.
Rodger A. Dean Jr.,
Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
[FR Doc. 2018-02808 Filed 2-12-18; 8:45 am]
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