Department of Transportation October 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell Flight Management System (FMS) One Million Word (1M or 700K) Data Bases (9104 Cycle or Earlier), as Installed in, but Not Limited to, McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes, Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes, and Boeing Model 757 and 767 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19938
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is rescinding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to Honeywell FMS one million word (1M or 700K) data bases (9104 cycle or earlier) as installed in, but not limited to McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes, and Boeing Model 757 and 767 airplanes. That AD requires a revision to the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and installation of a placard to prohibit the use of Nondirectional Beacon (NDB) approaches for landing. That AD was prompted by an anomaly in the Honeywell FMS one million word (1M or 700K) data bases (9104 cycle or earlier). We issued that AD to prevent an airplane deviating from the published approach to the runway, which could lead to premature ground contact before reaching the runway. Since we issued that AD, we have determined that the Honeywell FMS one million word (1M or 700K) databases (9104 cycle or earlier) no longer exist on any of the affected airplanes.
Airworthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800B and DG-500MB Sailplanes
Document Number: 05-19936
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-800B and DG-500MB sailplanes. This proposed AD would require you to modify the connection of the starter ring gear to the lower drive belt pulley adapter. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent the bolts currently used to connect the starter ring gear to the drive belt pulley adapter from shearing off and the bolt heads falling into the engine compartment. Failure of this connection could render the engine inoperative. Consequently, this failure could lead to loss of control of the sailplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 Sailplanes and DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M Sailplanes
Document Number: 05-19935
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-100 and DG-400 sailplanes and certain DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Models DG-500 Elan Series and DG-500M sailplanes. This proposed AD would require you to modify or replace the complete rudder mount assembly and ensure that the securing washer, castellated nut, and new split pins are installed. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent the universal bearing of the lower rudder mounting from slipping out of the bearing support. The universal bearing slipping out could result in the rudder separating from its support. This failure could lead to loss of sailplane control during flight operations.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319-100 Series Airplanes; Model A320-111 Series Airplanes; Model A320-200 Series Airplanes; and Model A321-100 and -200 Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19874
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus airplane models, as specified above. This AD requires modifying the parking brake system to automatically restore the normal brake if the parking brake pressure decreases below a certain threshold. This AD results from a report of failure of the parking brake while the airplane was on the holding point of the runway before takeoff, leading to a runway departure. We are issuing this AD to ensure normal braking is available to prevent possible runway departure in the event of failure of the parking brake.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19871
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection for cracking of the lugs of the inboard attach fittings of the wing leading edge slat tracks at slat numbers 2 and 5; prior or concurrent actions for certain airplanes; repetitive high-frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the lug surfaces of those inboard attach fittings if necessary; and replacement of the attach fittings with new, improved fittings. This AD results from reports of damage to the lugs of certain inboard attach fittings of the leading edge slat tracks. We are issuing this AD to prevent a lifted slat, which, if the airplane performs any non-normal maneuver during takeoff or landing at very high angles of attack, could lead to the loss of the slat and reduced control of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19842
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-05
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 727 airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the lower lobe frames of body section 43 to find open holes between stringers 17L and 17R and to record their location; repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracks of all open holes; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also includes an optional terminating action of installing rivets in all open tooling holes and all unused lining holes, which would terminate the repetitive open-hole HFEC inspections once a hole is plugged with a rivet. This AD results from reports of cracks at open tooling holes in the lower lobe frames of body section 43. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the frames, which could result in cracks in the skin panels and rapid decompression of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200B, -200F, -200C, -100B, -300, -100B SUD, -400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes; and Model 747SR Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19876
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is superseding two existing airworthiness directives (AD), which apply to certain Boeing transport category airplanes. One AD currently requires doing certain inspections to detect cracks and corrosion around the lower bearing of the actuator attach fittings of the inboard and outboard flaps; repairing if necessary; and either overhauling the fittings or replacing them, which ends certain repetitive inspections. The other AD currently requires certain other inspections to detect discrepancies of the actuator attach fittings of the flaps, and follow-on and corrective actions if necessary, which ends the repetitive inspections of the first AD. For certain airplanes, this AD requires new inspections for discrepancies of the actuator attach fittings of the flaps, and follow-on and corrective actions if necessary, which ends the repetitive inspections of both existing ADs. For all airplanes, this AD requires repetitive overhaul/replacements of the actuator attach fittings of both the inboard and outboard flaps. This AD results from reports of cracks of the actuator attach fittings of the trailing edge flaps. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking and other damage of the actuator attach fittings of the trailing edge flaps, which could result in abnormal operation or retraction of a trailing edge flap, and possible loss of controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat (Formerly Farner); Cabin Attendant Seat Series 150 Type FN and Series 151 Type WN
Document Number: 05-19873
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sicma Aero Seat (formerly Farner) cabin attendant seat series 150 type FN and series 151 type WN. This proposed AD would require installing two protection fairings over the upper seat structure to cover the gap between the upper and lower seats and prevent any contact with the bottom seat folding mechanisms. This proposed AD results from a child catching its fingers in the folding mechanism of the bottom of the attendant seat. We are proposing this AD to prevent injury resulting from contact with the bottom folding mechanism.
Special Conditions: Dassault-Aviation Mystere-Falcon 50 Airplanes; High-Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
Document Number: 05-19860
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
These special conditions are issued for Dassault-Aviation Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes modified by Premier Air Center. These modified airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes. The modification incorporates the installation of Universal Avionics EFI-890 Electronic Flight Displays and Rockwell Collins AHS-3000A Attitude Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) that perform critical functions. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.
Special Conditions: Raytheon Model BH125 Series 400A and 600A Airplanes; High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
Document Number: 05-19859
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
These special conditions are issued for Raytheon Model BH125 Series 400A and 600A airplanes. These airplanes will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes. The modification incorporates the installation of dual Honeywell Model AM-250 digital altimeters. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that provided by the existing airworthiness standards.
Special Conditions: Boeing Model 720B; High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
Document Number: 05-19858
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
These special conditions are issued for the Boeing Model 720B airplane. The airplane will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes. The modification incorporates the installation of dual Honeywell AM-250 digital altimeters. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the protection of these systems from the effects of high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that provided by the existing airworthiness standards.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, Request for Comments; Clearance of a New Information Collection Activity, Air Carriers Listing of Leading Outsource Maintenance Providers
Document Number: 05-19857
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The FAA will use the data from the proposed collection to determine satisfaction of customers receiving services resulting from a contract with Lockheed Martin.
Proposed Amendment to Jet Route J-158; ID
Document Number: 05-19856
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to revise a segment of Jet Route J-158 between the Malad City, ID, Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range/ Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Muddy Mountain, WY, Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). Specifically, the FAA is proposing to realign the route from Malad City, ID, to Big Piney, WY, VOR/DME to Muddy Mountain, WY. This proposed action would replace the sector taken out of service, reduce controller workload, and enhance the National Airspace System.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Hana, HI
Document Number: 05-19855
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action establishes a Class E airspace area at Hana, HI. The establishment of an Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) RNAV (GPS) to Runway (RWY) 26 IAP and a RNAV Departure Procedure (DP) at Hana Airport, Hana, HI has made this action necessary. Additional controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth is needed to contain aircraft executing this RNAV (GPS) IAP and RNAV DP. The intended effect of this action is to provide adequate controlled airspace for Instrument Flight Rules operations at Hana Airport, Hana, HI.
Port Pelican LLC Deepwater Port License Application; Fabrication Site Environmental Assessment
Document Number: 05-19854
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
The Coast Guard and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) announce the cancellation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) that they previously planned as a follow-up to MARAD's approval of the license application for the Port Pelican LLC Deepwater Port in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana. The EA would have assessed the environmental impact of related shoreside fabrication site activities in Texas. The Coast Guard and MARAD are canceling the EA, due to Port Pelican LLC's decision to defer these fabrication site activities indefinitely.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 884B, 892, 892B, and 895 Series Turbofan Engines
Document Number: 05-19845
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, and 895 series turbofan engines. That AD currently requires repetitive application of dry film lubricant (DFL) to low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade roots. This AD requires the same actions but at more frequent intervals than the existing AD. This AD also adds the Trent 884B engine to the list of engine models affected, adds a fan blade part number (P/N) to the affected list of fan blades, and relaxes the initial DFL repetitive application compliance time for certain fan blades that have never been removed from the disk. This AD results from discovering DFL in worse condition than anticipated on fan blades fitted to disks previously run for a significant period. This AD also results from the need to update the list of engine models affected, and to update the list of fan blade part numbers affected. We are issuing this AD to prevent LPC fan blade loss, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and possible aircraft damage.
Certification; Importation of Vehicles and Equipment Subject to Federal Safety, Bumper and Theft Prevention Standards; Registered Importers of Vehicles Not Originally Manufactured To Conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Schedule of Fees Authorized by 49 U.S.C. 30141
Document Number: 05-19843
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
This document responds to a petition for reconsideration of the August 24, 2004 final rule that amended regulations pertaining to the importation by registered importers (RIs) of motor vehicles that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety, bumper, and theft prevention standards. The agency is not adopting the changes requested in the petition, except for one asking the agency to allow RIs to import motor vehicles that have been modified to comply with the Theft Prevention Standard and one asking the agency to allow an imported nonconforming motor vehicle to be operated on public roads prior to bond release solely for the purpose of conducting required EPA testing. Also, the agency has decided to eliminate the requirement for applicants for RI status to submit to the agency the social security numbers of its principals.
Record of Decision: City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, MO
Document Number: 05-19828
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation
The FHWA is issuing this notice to advise interested parties that a Record of Decision has been signed for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for an Interstate reconstruction project in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri.
Notice of Meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group Aviation Rulemaking Committee
Document Number: 05-19785
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in accordance with the National Parks Air Tour Management Act of 2000, announce the next meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group Aviation Rulemaking Committee (NPOAG ARC. This notice informs the public of the date, location, and agenda for the meeting. Dates and Location: The NPOAG ARC will meet November 8-9, 2005, at the Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, 333 Wonderview Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 05-19745
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This amendment amends Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, addition of new obstacles, or changes in 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.
Release of Waybill Data
Document Number: 05-19725
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Surface Transportation Board, Department of Transportation
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19437
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes. This AD requires doing an inspection of each bolt attaching the aft isolators to both engine subframes and replacing bolts if necessary. This AD results from reports of failures of the bolts attaching the aft isolators to the engine subframe. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the bolts attaching the aft isolators to the engine subframe, which may result in an engine separating from the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19436
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-243, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to provide the flightcrew with new, ground ice-shedding procedures during long taxi periods in certain icing conditions. This AD results from reports of engine damage to the blades of the first stage of the intermediate pressure compressor due to ice accumulation. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine damage due to ice accumulation, which could result in an engine shutdown and cause the flightcrew to divert to the nearest available airport.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300 Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19333
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-04
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-300 series airplanes. This AD requires reinforcing the structure of the center fuselage by installing external stiffeners (butt straps) at frame (FR) 53.3 on the fuselage skin between left-hand and right-hand stringer 13, and related investigative actions. This AD results from a report that, during fatigue tests of the fuselage, cracks initiated and grew at the circumferential joint of FR53.3. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Weather Takeoff Minimums; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 05-19746
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and/or Weather Takeoff Minimums 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, addition of new obstacles, or changes in 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.
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 05-19744
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review, Request for Comments; Clearance of a New Information Collection Activity, Air Carriers Listing of Leading Outsource Maintenance Providers
Document Number: 05-19743
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The FAA will use the data from the proposed collection to target those leading outsource maintenance providers that may have a higher risk level which in turn would merit an increase of FAA surveillance.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Wellington Municipal Airport, KS
Document Number: 05-19742
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
An examination of the controlled airspace for Wellington Municipal Airport, KS has revealed a discrepancy in the Airport Reference Point (ARP) and the size of the Class E airspace area. This action corrects the ARP and modifies the size of the Class E5 airspace area beginning at 700 feet above the surface. The radius of the airspace area is expanded from within a 6.3-mile radius to within a 6.4 mile radius of the airport. This action brings the Class E5 airspace area into compliance with FAA directives.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Sheldon Municipal Airport, IA
Document Number: 05-19741
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action modifies the size of the Class E5 airspace area beginning at 700 feet above the surface at Sheldon, IA to contain Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations in controlled airspace. The radius of the airspace area is expanded from within a 6.4-mile radius to within a 6.9-mile radius of the airport. This action brings the Class E5 airspace area into compliance with FAA directives.
Petition for Waiver of Compliance
Document Number: 05-19736
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation
Announcement of Establishment of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Medical Review Board; Request for Nominations
Document Number: 05-19726
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
FMCSA announces the establishment of a Medical Review Board as requested by the recent passage of Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act; A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The Medical Review Board will provide scientific advice to The Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of FMCSA on medical issues including the physical qualification requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators. This announcement provides details about the purpose and functions of the FMCSA Medical Review Board, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This notice also discusses the Agency's medical research priorities and solicits applications from interested physicians to serve on the Medical Review Board. The Secretary of Transportation will appoint five physicians to the Medical Review Board, and the board will begin work in fiscal year 2006.
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending September 9, 2005
Document Number: 05-19701
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) Models 250-C28, -C28B, and -C28C Turboshaft Engines
Document Number: 05-19693
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Corporation (formerly Allison Engine Company, Allison Gas Turbine Division, and Detroit Diesel Allison) (RRC) Models 250-C28, - C28B, and -C28C turboshaft engines. This AD requires a onetime visual inspection of the seal joint in each passage between airfoils at the hub and shroud of third-stage turbine wheels, part number (P/N) 6899383. This AD results from reports of three failed third-stage turbine wheels and from the manufacturer's analysis of those failures. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of power and uncommanded engine shutdown due to failure of the third-stage turbine wheel.
Michelin North America, Inc., Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Document Number: 05-19667
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Rearview Mirrors
Document Number: 05-19666
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
In response to a petition for rulemaking submitted by Ms. Barbara Sanford, NHTSA published a Request for Comments (RFC) in the Federal Register on January 22, 2003 that included several questions regarding convex mirrors on commercial trucks. The Sanford petition asked the agency to amend our Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) for rearview mirrors to require that all commercial trucks traveling on interstate highways have convex mirrors affixed to their front right and left fenders in order to provide drivers of these vehicles an increased field-of-view during lane change maneuvers, which the petitioner stated is necessary to eliminate a blind spot caused by the elevated position of commercial truck drivers relative to passenger cars. Prior to receiving the Sanford petition, the agency had decided to conduct research on heavy truck mirror systems, including fender- mounted mirrors. For reasons discussed in this document, the agency is withdrawing the RFC and is terminating this rulemaking, because additional research is necessary to assess the potential safety benefits of convex mirrors in this application.
Advisory Circular 33.4-3, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness; Aircraft Engine High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) and Lightning Protection Features
Document Number: 05-19598
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces the issuance of Advisory Circular (AC) 33.4-3, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness; Aircraft Engine High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) and Lightning Protection Features. This AC sets forth acceptable methods of compliance for aircraft engines with the provisions of Sec. 33.4, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). This AC provides guidance for developing instructions for continued airworthiness to ensure the continued airworthiness of aircraft engine HIRF and Lightning protection features.
Gas Gathering Line Definition; Alternative Definition for Onshore Lines and Proposed Safety Standards
Document Number: 05-19455
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation
On September 25, 1991, DOT published a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise the definition of ``gathering line'' in its gas pipeline safety standards. Because the proposal proved controversial, final action was postponed pending collection of additional information. In this Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM), PHMSA is proposing use of a consensus standard to distinguish onshore gathering lines. PHMSA's gas pipeline safety standards do not provide an adequate basis for distinguishing these pipelines from production facilities and transmission lines. In addition, PHMSA is proposing to establish safety standards for certain higher-risk onshore gathering lines, and to relax current standards on certain low-risk onshore gathering lines. (Onshore gathering lines in inlets of the Gulf of Mexico are not affected by this rulemaking.) Operators would use a new risk-based approach to determine which of its gathering lines are ``regulated onshore gathering lines'' and what safety standards the lines must meet. At present, PHMSA's safety standards do not apply to onshore gathering lines in rural locations, while onshore gathering lines in non-rural locations must meet the same requirements as transmission lines. This regulatory approach is insufficient to assure that conditions on gathering lines that pose a greater risk to the public and property are addressed. And it does not take into account the lower risk some other gathering lines pose. The intended effects of the proposed rules are improved identification of gathering lines, improved public confidence in the safety of gathering lines, and safety requirements better tailored to gathering line risks.
Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category Airplanes Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas
Document Number: 05-19438
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to various transport category airplanes manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. We issued that AD to require 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 new AD removes certain transport category airplanes from the applicability of the existing AD. This AD results from reports indicating that fire extinguishers for the engine and auxiliary power unit had failed to discharge when commanded. We are issuing 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; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 Airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-19045
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-10-03
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; and Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracks in the aft face of the rear spar at the area adjacent to the bolt holes and the end of the build slot, and repair if necessary. The AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD results from a report that, during fatigue tests of the wing, cracks were found in the vertical web of the rear spar between ribs 1 and 2 having initiated at the build slot. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking in the vertical web of the wing rear spar, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.
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