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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–1302; Project
Identifier MCAI–2022–00062–E; Amendment
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Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation
Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate
Previously Held by WALTER Engines
a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.)
Turboprop Engines
Editorial Note: Rule document 2023–
00490 originally published on pages 2501–
2503 in the issue of Friday, January 13, 2023.
In that publication, on page 2502, the
effective date in section (a) appeared
incorrectly. The rule is republished here
corrected and in its entirety.
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all GE
Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) H75–100,
H75–200, H80, H80–100, H80–200,
H85–100, and H85–200 model
turboprop engines. This AD is prompted
by the manufacturer revising the
airworthiness limitations section (ALS)
of the existing engine maintenance
manual (EMM) to introduce updated
coefficients for the calculation of the
cyclic life and safe life for the main
shaft. This AD requires revising the ALS
of the existing EMM and the operator’s
existing approved maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the updated coefficients and
recalculate the cycles accumulated on
critical parts. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 21,
2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket
No. FAA–2022–1302; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this final rule, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The address for
Docket Operations is U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: (781) 238–7146; email:
barbara.caufield@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all GEAC H75–100, H75–200,
H80, H80–100, H80–200, H85–100, and
H85–200 model turboprop engines. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on October 24, 2022 (87 FR
64175). The NPRM was prompted by
AD 2022–0008, dated January 19, 2022,
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issued by the European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
Technical Agent for the Member States
of the European Union (referred to after
this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that
the airworthiness limitations for H
series engine models, which are
approved by EASA, are currently
defined and published in the ALS of the
GEAC EMM. These instructions have
been identified as mandatory for
continued airworthiness. Failure to
accomplish these instructions could
result in an unsafe condition. The MCAI
explains that recently GEAC published
a revision to the ALS, introducing
updated coefficients for the calculation
of the cyclic life and safe life for the
main shaft.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
require revising the ALS of the existing
EMM and the operator’s existing
approved maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate
the updated coefficients and recalculate
the cycles accumulated on critical parts.
An owner/operator (pilot) holding at
least a private pilot certificate may
revise the ALS of the existing EMM, and
the owner/operator must enter
compliance with the applicable
paragraphs of the AD into the aircraft
records in showing compliance with
this AD in accordance with 14 CFR
43.9(a) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The
record must be maintained as required
by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
This is an exception to the FAA’s
standard maintenance regulations. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA–2022–1302.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on
the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
These products have been approved
by the aviation authority of another
country and are approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with this
State of Design Authority, it has notified
the FAA of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI referenced
above. The FAA reviewed the relevant
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data and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed the ALS of the
GEAC EMM, Part No: 0983402, Rev. 22,
dated December 18, 2020. This service
information provides updated
coefficients for the calculation of the
cyclic life and safe life for the main
shaft.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 33 engines installed on airplanes
of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Revise the ALS of the EMM and the operator’s existing approved maintenance or inspection program.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. 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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
44701: General requirements. Under
that section, Congress charges the FAA
with promoting safe flight of civil
aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and
procedures the Administrator finds
necessary for safety in air commerce.
This regulation is within the scope of
that authority because it addresses an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or
develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This
AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national government and
the States, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
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(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
Cost per
product
Parts cost
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2023–01–07 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o (Type
Certificate previously held by WALTER
Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and
MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39–
22301; Docket No. FAA–2022–1302;
Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00062–E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective February 21, 2023
$85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$2,805
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech
s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously held by
WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and
MOTORLET a.s.) H75–100, H75–200, H80,
H80–100, H80–200, H85–100, and H85–200
model turboprop engines.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7200, Engine (Turbine/Turboprop).
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the
manufacturer revising the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS) of the existing
engine maintenance manual (EMM) to
introduce updated coefficients for the
calculation of the cyclic life and safe life for
the main shaft. The FAA is issuing this AD
to prevent failure of the engine. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in
uncontained release of a critical part, damage
to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 90 days of the effective date of
this AD, revise the ALS of the existing EMM
and the existing approved maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate the information in Table 1 to
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and recalculate
the cycles accumulated on critical parts.
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g)(1)—EQUIVALENT CYCLIC LIFE (N) AND SAFE LIFE OF CRITICAL PARTS
Description
Abbreviated
flight cycle
coefficient
Drawing No.
AV
Main Shaft .........................................
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(2) After performing the action required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, except as
provided in paragraph (h) of this AD, no
alternative life limits may be approved.
(3) The action required by paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD may be performed by the owner/
operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot
certificate and must be entered into the
aircraft records showing compliance with
this AD in accordance with § § 43.9(a) and
91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
maintained as required by § 91.417, 121.380,
or 135.439.
(h) 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
§ 39.19. In accordance with § 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 certification office,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD and
email 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.
(i) Additional Information
(1) Refer to European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0008, dated
January 19, 2022, for related information.
This EASA AD may be found in the AD
docket at regulations.gov under Docket No.
FAA–2022–1302.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781)
238–7146; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on January 6, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vicki Wedell, NOAA Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries, (240) 533–0650,
Vicki.Wedell@noaa.gov.
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In rule document 2023–00943,
appearing on pages 3311 through 3313
in the issue of Thursday, January 19,
2023:
■ On page 3312, the far right heading in
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The National Marine Sanctuaries Act
(NMSA) authorizes the Secretary of
Commerce (Secretary) to designate,
manage, and protect, as a national
marine sanctuary (NMS), any area of the
marine environment that is of special
national significance due to its
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historical, scientific, cultural,
archeological, educational, or esthetic
qualities (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.). NMSA
provides the legal basis and serves as
the authority under which NOAA issues
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effective date of February 6, 2023, for
the final rule by 60 days, to April 7,
2023. The delay in the effective date is
necessary to provide time for ONMS to
publish the technical corrections in
advance of the final rule taking effect.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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the ONMS regulations. The final rule
was published with a 30-day delayed
effective date (February 6, 2023). This
action delays the effective date of the
final rule by 60 days, until April 7,
2023.
SUMMARY:
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Assistant Administrator for Ocean Services
and Coastal Zone Management, National
Ocean Service, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-1302; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00062-E;
Amendment 39-22301; AD 2023-01-07]
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Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type
Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and
MOTORLET a.s.) Turboprop Engines
Editorial Note: Rule document 2023-00490 originally published
on pages 2501-2503 in the issue of Friday, January 13, 2023. In that
publication, on page 2502, the effective date in section (a)
appeared incorrectly. The rule is republished here corrected and in
its entirety.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) H75-100, H75-200, H80, H80-100, H80-
200, H85-100, and H85-200 model turboprop engines. This AD is prompted
by the manufacturer revising the airworthiness limitations section
(ALS) of the existing engine maintenance manual (EMM) to introduce
updated coefficients for the calculation of the cyclic life and safe
life for the main shaft. This AD requires revising the ALS of the
existing EMM and the operator's existing approved maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the updated
coefficients and recalculate the cycles accumulated on critical parts.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 21, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1302; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: (781) 238-7146; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all GEAC H75-100, H75-
200, H80, H80-100, H80-200, H85-100, and H85-200 model turboprop
engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 24, 2022
(87 FR 64175). The NPRM was prompted by AD 2022-0008, dated January 19,
2022, issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union
(referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that the
airworthiness limitations for H series engine models, which are
approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the ALS of the
GEAC EMM. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for
continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could
result in an unsafe condition. The MCAI explains that recently GEAC
published a revision to the ALS, introducing updated coefficients for
the calculation of the cyclic life and safe life for the main shaft.
In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the ALS of the
existing EMM and the operator's existing approved maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the updated
coefficients and recalculate the cycles accumulated on critical parts.
An owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate
may revise the ALS of the existing EMM, and the owner/operator must
enter compliance with the applicable paragraphs of the AD into the
aircraft records in showing compliance with this AD in accordance with
14 CFR 43.9(a) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be
maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439. This is
an exception to the FAA's standard maintenance regulations. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1302.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant
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data and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, this
AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed the ALS of the GEAC EMM, Part No: 0983402, Rev.
22, dated December 18, 2020. This service information provides updated
coefficients for the calculation of the cyclic life and safe life for
the main shaft.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 33 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Revise the ALS of the EMM and the 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $2,805
operator's existing approved hour = $85.
maintenance or inspection program.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. 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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This
AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2023-01-07 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o (Type Certificate previously held
by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment
39-22301; Docket No. FAA-2022-1302; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-
00062-E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 21, 2023
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate
previously held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET
a.s.) H75-100, H75-200, H80, H80-100, H80-200, H85-100, and H85-200
model turboprop engines.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine
(Turbine/Turboprop).
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the
airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing engine
maintenance manual (EMM) to introduce updated coefficients for the
calculation of the cyclic life and safe life for the main shaft. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained release of
a critical part, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) Within 90 days of the effective date of this AD, revise the
ALS of the existing EMM and the existing approved maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information in
Table 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD and recalculate the cycles
accumulated on critical parts.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g)(1)--Equivalent Cyclic Life (N) and Safe Life of Critical Parts
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Abbreviated flight cycle Flight Equivalent
coefficient mission cyclic life
Description Drawing No. -------------------------------- coefficient limit
-------------------------------
Av Ap L N
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Main Shaft.................... M601-1017.75.... 0.47 .............. 1.05 16,000
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(2) After performing the action required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, except as provided in paragraph (h) of this AD, no
alternative life limits may be approved.
(3) The action required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD may be
performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private
pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records
showing compliance with this AD in accordance with Sec. Sec.
43.9(a) and 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must be maintained as
required by Sec. 91.417, 121.380, or 135.439.
(h) 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 Sec.
39.19. In accordance with Sec. 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
certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD and email to: [email protected].
(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.
(i) Additional Information
(1) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2022-0008, dated January 19, 2022, for related information. This
EASA AD may be found in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1302.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Barbara
Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7146; email:
[email protected].
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on January 6, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. R1-2023-00490 Filed 2-2-23; 8:45 am]
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