Department of Transportation April 11, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Pipeline Safety: Meeting on Pipeline Repairs and Permitting
On May 6, 2005, OPS will hold a meeting to discuss pipeline repairs and permitting. This meeting provides the pipeline industry an opportunity to share its experience with making pipeline repairs and obtaining permits.
Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV); Alaska
This action proposes to establish one low altitude area navigation (RNAV) route in Alaska to support the Alaskan Capstone Program. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance safety and improve the efficient use of the navigable airspace in Alaska.
Environmental Impact Statement: Fairfield County and New Haven County, CT
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for proposed transportation improvements to 32 miles (52 km) of Interstate Route 84 (I-84) in Fairfield County and New Haven County, Connecticut.
Notice of Charter Renewal, RTCA, Inc. (Utilized as an Advisory Committee)
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the renewal of the RTCA Charter (FAA Order 1110.77Q) for two years, effective April 4, 2005. The Administrator is the sponsor of the committee. The objective of the advisory committee is to seek solutions to problems involving applied technology (for example, electronics, computers, and telecommunications) to aeronautical operations that impact the future air traffic management system. The solutions are often about recommended minimum operational performance standards and technical guidance documents that are acceptable to Government, industry, and users. Standards ensure equivalent performance of the same generic equipment built by different manufacturers. Government regulatory and procurement practices reference or use RTCA standards (with or without change). The Secretary of Transportation has determined that the information and use of the committee are necessary in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the FAA by law.
Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received
Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption, part 11 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this notice contains a summary of a certain petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition.
Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received
Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption, part 11 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this notice contains a summary of a certain petition seeking relief from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition.
Petitions for Exemption; Dispositions of Petitions Issued
Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption, part 11 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), this notice contains the disposition of certain petitions previously received. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of any petition or its final disposition.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Harper, KS
This action amends title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR 71) by revising Class E airspace at Harper, KS. A review of the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above ground level (AGL) at Harper, KS revealed it is not in compliance with established airspace criteria. The area is modified and enlarged to conform to the criteria in FAA Orders. The intended effect of this rule is to provide controlled airspace of appropriate dimensions to protect aircraft departing from and executing standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) to Harper Municipal Airport.
Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Handbook
This notice announces the availability of and request comments on the proposed Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Handbook to be used as the primary source of metallic properties for compliance. This proposed handbook will replace the now cancelled ``Department of Defense Handbook: Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures,'' (MIL-HDBK-5).
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments
This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.
Highway Bridge Program
This document withdraws a proposed rulemaking action developed to revise the regulations governing the highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation program (HBRRP). The FHWA proposed to clarify ambiguous language, incorporate long-standing FHWA policies, and provide flexibility by including an alternate program applicable to all bridges, both on and off the Federal-aid system. However, during the comment period, we received comments questioning the legal authority for the alternative program as well as the quantitative benefits and impacts of the program. To evaluate these questions and issues, the FHWA is withdrawing the proposed rulemaking and intends to consider establishment of a special experimental program to quantitatively evaluate the benefits of the approach proposed in the alternative program.
Insurance Cost Information Regulation
This notice announces publication by NHTSA of the 2005 text and data for the annual insurance cost information booklet that all car dealers must make available to prospective purchasers, pursuant to 49 CFR 582.4. This information is intended to assist prospective purchasers in comparing differences in passenger vehicle collision loss experience that could affect auto insurance costs.
Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on December 10, 2004, Vol.69, No.237, Pages 71871-71872.
Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on December 10, 2004, Vol.69, No.237, Pages 71871-71872.
Reports, Forms and Record Keeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the nature of the information collections and their expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period was published on December 10, 2004, Vol. 69, No. 237, Pages 71871-71872.
Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the following currently approved information collection:
Petition To Modify an Exemption of a Previously Approved Antitheft Device; General Motors Corporation
This notice grants in full GM's second petition to modify the exemption of the previously approved antitheft device for the Cadillac DeVille vehicle line beginning with model year (MY) 2006. This notice also acknowledges GM's notification that the nameplate for the Cadillac DeVille vehicle line will be changed to Cadillac DTS beginning with the 2006 model year. NHTSA is granting GM's petition to modify the exemption because it has determined that, based on substantial evidence provided by GM, that the modified antitheft device described in GM's petition is likely to be as effective in reducing and deterring motor vehicle theft as compliance with the parts-making requirements.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Washington, KS
This action amends title 14 code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 CFR 71) by revising Class E airspace at Washington, KS. A review of the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above ground level (AGL) at Washington, KS revealed it is not in compliance with established airspace criteria. This airspace area is enlarged and its extension modified to conform to FAA Orders. The intended effect of this rule is to provide controlled airspace of appropriate dimensions to protect aircraft departing from and executing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) to Washington County Memorial Airport. The area is modified and enlarged to conform to the criteria in FAA Orders.
Policy Statement on Acceptance of a Component Method To Demonstrate Compliance With § 25.562(c)(2) for placement Seat Bottom Cushions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed policy on a component method for demonstrating that a seat with a replacement bottom cushion complies with Sec. 25.562(c)(2). This policy addresses non-flotation monolithic (single layer) cushions.
Special Conditions: Airbus Model A320 Airplanes; Child Restraint System
These amended special conditions are for Airbus Model A320 airplanes. These airplanes, as modified by AMSAFE Inc., will have the novel and unusual design feature of a child restraint system that attaches to the existing passenger lap belt. Special Conditions No. 25- 255-SC were issued for this novel and unusual design feature on December 8, 2003. These special conditions contained dynamic test requirements. AMSAFE subsequently applied to amend those special conditions so that the requirements would be applicable to and appropriate for the certification basis of the Airbus A320 airplane. The A320 type certification basis requires only static testing for seats. The applicable airworthiness regulations, including those contained in Special Conditions No. 25-255-SC, do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the appropriate (i.e., static testing) safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards for the A320 airplanes.
Replacing Restraint Systems on Forward and Aft Facing Seats
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed policy on Replacing Restraint Systems on Forward and Aft Facing Seats.
Certification of Power Supply systems for Portable Electronic Devices on Part 25 Airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of final policy on certification of power supply systems for portable electronic devices on part 25 airplanes.
Special Conditions: Airbus Model A318 Airplanes Equipped With Pratt and Whitney PW6000 Engines; Sudden Engine Stoppage
This document proposes special conditions for Airbus Models A318-121 and A318-122 airplanes equipped with Pratt and Whitney PW6000 engines. These airplanes will have novel or unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes, associated with engine size and torque load, which affects sudden engine stoppage. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed 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.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Harrisburg, PA
This action amends Class E airspace at Harrisburg, PA. The development of multiple area navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) for numerous airports within the Harrisburg, PA metropolitan area with approved Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations and the resulting overlap of designated Class E-5 airspace have made this action necessary. This action consolidates the Class E-5 airspace designations for nine airports and results in the rescission of seven Class E-5 descriptions through separate rulemaking action. The area will be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Harrisburg, PA
This action removes the description of the Class E airspace designated for Millard Airport, Annville, PA; Carlisle Airport, Carlisle, PA; Muir AAF, Fort Indiantown Gap, PA; Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, PA; Donegal Springs Airpark, Marietta, PA; Decks Airport, Myerstown, PA; Keller Brothers Airport, Lebanon, PA; York Airport, York, PA. The affected Class E-5 airspace for the airports included in these descriptions will be consolidated into the amended Harrisburg, PA airspace description contained in Docket No. FAA-2005-20057, Airspace Docket No. 05-AEA-01, effective July 7, 2005.
Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Newburgh, NY
this notice proposes to amend the Class E airspace area in the Newburgh, NY geographic area. The development of multiple area navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) for numerous airports within the Newburgh, NY metropolitan area with approved Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations and the resulting overlap of designated Class E-5 airspace have made this proposal necessary. The proposal would consolidate the Class E-5 airspace designations for ten airports and result in the rescission of four separate Class E-5 descritions through separate rulemaking action. The area would be depicted on aeronautical charts for pilot reference.
RTCA Special Committee 193/EUROCAE Working Group 44: Terrain and Airport Databases
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 193/EUROCAE Working Group 44: Terrain and Airport Databases.
RTCA Special Committee 172: Future Air-Ground Communications in the Very High Frequency (VHF) Aeronautical Data Band (118-137 MHz)
The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Special Committee 172: Future Air-Ground Communications in the VHF Aeronautical Data Band (118-137 MHz).
Notice of Information Collection Approval
This notice announces the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection request (ICR) OMB No. 2105-0552, ``Reports by Carriers on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport'' and provides a specific compliance date of Wednesday, June 15, 2005, for carriers to begin submitting monthly reports to the Department of Transportation's Aviation Consumer Protection Division (ACPD) on incidents involving the loss, injury, or death of an animal during air transport.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, 100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model 747SP and 747SR Series Airplanes
The FAA is superseding two existing airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to certain Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, 100B SUD, - 200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 series airplanes; and Model 747SP and 747SR series airplanes. One of those ADs currently requires inspections for cracked body frames, skin, and other internal structure in fuselage section 41; and repair of any cracked frame, skin, or other internal structure. For certain airplanes, the other AD currently requires inspections for cracked skin or loose or missing fasteners of the body skin between body stations 420 and 460 and between stringers S-8 and S- 12; an inspection for cracked body frames if necessary; and repair of any cracked frame or skin and replacement of any loose or missing fastener. This new AD adds inspections and removes a one-time deferral of an inspection. This AD is prompted by reports of large cracks common to fuselage frames in the upper deck area, and severed or nearly severed adjacent frames. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the body frames, skin and other internal structure in fuselage section 41, which could lead to rapid decompression and loss of the structural integrity of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model 747SP and 747SR Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracks in various areas of the fuselage internal structure, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of additional areas of the fuselage internal structure, and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also would remove certain requirements from the existing AD. This proposed AD is prompted by the results of fatigue testing of the fuselage structure of a Boeing Model 747SR series airplane. We are proposing this AD to prevent the loss of the structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, 100B SUD, -200B, and -300 Series Airplanes; and Model 747SP and 747SR Series Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, 100B SUD, -200B, and -300 series airplanes; and Model 747SP and 747SR series airplanes. This proposed AD would replace certain requirements of an existing AD. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections to detect cracks in various areas of the upper deck floor beams, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD is prompted by the results of fatigue testing that revealed severed upper chords of the upper deck floor beams due to fatigue cracking. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the upper chords of the upper deck floor beams. Undetected cracking could result in large deflection or deformation of the upper deck floor beams, resulting in damage to wire bundles and control cables for the flight control system, and reduced controllability of the airplane. Multiple adjacent severed floor beams could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category Airplanes Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas
The FAA proposes to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to various transport category airplanes manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The existing AD currently requires a one-time test of the fire extinguishers for the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU), as applicable, to determine the capability of the Firex electrical circuits to fire discharge cartridges, and troubleshooting actions if necessary. This proposed AD would remove certain transport category airplanes from the applicability of the existing AD. This proposed AD is prompted by reports indicating that fire extinguishers for the engine and auxiliary power unit had failed to discharge when commanded. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the fire extinguishers to fire discharge cartridges, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the APU.
Airworthiness Directives; Aviointeriors S.p.A. (formerly ALVEN), Series 312 Box Mounted Seats
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Aviointeriors S.p.A. (formerly ALVEN), series 312 box mounted seats. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections of the seat attachments for cracks, and if necessary, replacing the attachments. This proposed AD results from 10 reports of cracked attachments of series 312 box mounted seats. We are proposing this AD to prevent series 312 box mounted seats from detaching from the passenger compartment floor, which could result in injury to the occupant of the seat, and prevent evacuation of passengers in the event of an emergency.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200F and -200C Series Airplanes
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 747-200F and -200C series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive detailed inspections or a one-time open-hole high frequency eddy current inspection to detect cracking of certain areas of the upper deck floor beams, and corrective actions if necessary. This amendment requires new one-time inspections for cracking of the web, upper chord, and strap of the upper deck floor beams. This action also requires modifying or repairing the upper deck floor beams, as applicable, which eventually necessitates accomplishment of new repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper deck floor beams. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracks in the upper chord and web of upper deck floor beams and the resultant failure of such floor beams. Failure of a floor beam could result in damage to critical flight control cables and wire bundles that pass through the floor beam, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane. Failure of the floor beam also could result in the failure of the adjacent fuselage frames and skin, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes. This AD requires a one- time inspection to detect a broken terminal stud on a main relay of the electrical power generator, and corrective action if necessary. This AD is prompted by disconnection of an electrical power generator during an inspection flight, which was caused by a broken terminal stud on the main relay. We are issuing this AD to prevent a broken terminal stud on the main relay of an electrical power generator, which could reduce the redundancy of electrical power systems, result in increased pilot workload, and contribute to reduced controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 C4-605R Variant F, and A300 F4-600R (Collectively Called A300-600) Series Airplanes; and Model A310 Series Airplanes
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, A300 C4-605R Variant F, and A300 F4-600R (collectively called A300-600) series airplanes; and Model A310 series airplanes. That AD currently requires replacement of the transformer rectifier units (TRUs) in the avionics compartment with new, improved TRUs. This new AD requires replacement of the TRUs installed according to the existing AD with different TRUs that are improved. This AD is prompted by analysis that has revealed that certain diodes installed in the TRUs are the main factor contributing to the continuing TRU failures. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the TRUs. Failure of multiple TRUs could result in loss of the thrust reversers, autothrottle, flaps, and various systems (wing/ cockpit window anti-ice, trim tank pumps, and windshield wipers) on the airplane; or display of incorrect information to the flightcrew.
Airworthiness Directives; Aviointeriors S.p.A. Series 312 Seats
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Aviointeriors S.p.A. (formerly ALVEN), series 312 seats. That AD requires initial and repetitive inspections of the seat central crossmember for cracks, and if necessary, replacing the crossmember with a new crossmember. This ad requires the same actions and adds other crossmember part numbers for inspection. In addition, this AD replaces the original design crossmembers with reinforced design crossmembers as optional terminating actions to the repetitive inspections. This AD results from reports of 88 cracked seat central crossmembers and 60 aisle side crossmembers, to date; and, from the introduction of reinforced optional seat crossmembers by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the loss of the structural integrity of the seat due to cracks in seat crossmembers, which could lead to passenger injury.
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 10 Series Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Model Falcon 10 series airplanes. This AD requires revising the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include a statement prohibiting flight into known or forecasted icing conditions, and installing a placard in the flight deck. In lieu of the AFM revision and placard installation, this AD allows identifying the part number of each flexible hose in the wing anti-icing system, performing repetitive detailed inspections of each hose for delamination, and performing corrective actions if necessary. This AD is prompted by a report of delamination of the internal wall of a flexible hose in the wing anti-icing system. We are issuing this AD to prevent collapse of the flexible hoses in the wing anti-icing system, which could lead to insufficient anti-icing capability and, if icing is encountered in this situation, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 TRENT 800 Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the thrust reversers for damage of the insulation blankets, the inner wall, and the compression and drag link fittings; and repair if necessary. This AD also requires applying sealant to certain areas of the thrust reverser. This AD is prompted by two reports of thrust reverser failure; investigation revealed that the inner wall of the thrust reversers had collapsed from exposure to hot engine core compartment air. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a thrust reverser and adjacent components and their consequent separation from the airplane, which could result in a rejected takeoff (RTO) and cause asymmetric thrust and consequent loss of control of the airplane during reverse thrust operation. If an RTO does not occur, these separated components could cause structural damage to the airplane or damage to other airplanes and possible injury to people on the ground.
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