Federal Aviation Administration April 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, S550, 551, and 560 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7674
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Model 500, 501, 550, S550, 551, and 560 airplanes. This proposed AD would require revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to prohibit use of the wing fuel boost pumps for defueling under certain conditions; installing a placard; doing other specified investigative and corrective actions as necessary; and modifying the boost pumps. This proposed AD also would require the subsequent removal of the AFM revision and placard. This proposed AD is prompted by a report of a chafed electrical wiring harness, which was arcing inside the fuel tank. We are proposing this AD to prevent potential fuel vapor ignition in a fuel tank, which could result in explosion and loss of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model DH.125, HS.125, and BH.125 Series Airplanes; Model BAe.125 Series 800A (C-29A and U-125), 800B, 1000A, and 1000B Airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 (including variant U-125A), and 1000 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7673
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Raytheon airplanes identified above. The existing AD currently requires a visual inspection to determine whether adequate clearance exists between the fan venturi motor casing and the adjacent equipment, and adjustments, if necessary; and a visual inspection to detect signs of overheating, degradation of insulating materials, and ingestion of debris into the motor, and replacement of discrepant parts with serviceable parts. This proposed AD would instead require that operators replace the fan venturi with a new or modified part. This proposed AD is prompted by reports that the fan venturi overheated and produced smoke while the airplane was on the ground. We are proposing this AD to prevent heat and fire damage to equipment adjacent to the fan venturi, which could result in smoke in the cabin and/or burning equipment.
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7672
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes. That action would have required replacement of the air turbine starters (ATSs) with modified ATSs. Since the issuance of the NPRM, we have reviewed the requirements of the proposed AD and determined that the same unsafe condition is addressed in another AD. Accordingly, this proposed AD is withdrawn.
Notice of Intent to Rule on Application 05-10-C-00-MCO To Impose, Use the Revenue From, Impose and Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) at Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL.
Document Number: 05-7632
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose, use the revenue from, impose and use the revenue from a PFC at Orlando International Airport under the provisions of the 49 U.S.C. 40117 and part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 158).
Consensus Standards, Light-Sport Aircraft
Document Number: 05-7631
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces the availability of a consensus standard relating to the provisions of the Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft rule issued July 16, 2004, and effective September 1, 2004. ASTM International Committee F37 on Light Sport Aircraft developed this standard with FAA participation. By this Notice, the FAA finds this standard acceptable for certification of the specified aircraft under the provisions of the Sport Pilot and Light-Sport Aircraft rule.
Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kiana, AK
Document Number: 05-7630
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to establish new Class E airspace at Kiana, AK. Two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) and one departure procedure are being published for the Kiana Airport. There is no existing Class E airspace to contain aircraft executing the new instrument procedures at Kiana, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in the establishment of Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Kiana, AK.
Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Chalkyitsik, AK
Document Number: 05-7629
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to establish new Class E airspace at Chalkyitsik, AK. Two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) are being published for the Chalkyitsik Airport. There is no existing Class E airspace to contain aircraft executing the new instrument approaches at Chalkyitsik, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in the establishment of Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Chalkyitsik, AK.
Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Coldfoot, AK
Document Number: 05-7628
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to establish new Class E airspace at Coldfoot, AK. Two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) and a departure procedure are being published for the Coldfoot Airport. There is no existing Class E airspace to contain aircraft executing the new instrument approaches at Coldfoot, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in the establishment of Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) above the surface at Coldfoot, AK.
Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kaltag, AK
Document Number: 05-7627
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to establish new Class E airspace at Kaltag, AK. Two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP) and two departure procedures are being published for the Kaltag Airport. There is no existing Class E airspace to contain aircraft executing instrument procedures at Kaltag, AK. Adoption of this proposal would result in the establishment of Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Kaltag, AK.
Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Emmonak, AK
Document Number: 05-7626
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to revise the Class E airspace at Emmonak, AK. The Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP's) are being amended for the Emmonak airport. Additional Class E airspace is needed to contain aircraft executing instrument approaches at Emmonak Airport. Adoption of this proposal would result in additional Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) above the surface at Emmonak, AK.
Proposed Establishment of Class D Airspace; and Modification of Class E Airspace; Big Delta, Allen AAF Airport, AK
Document Number: 05-7625
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to establish Class D airspace, and to revise Class E airspace at Big Delta, Allen Army Airfield (AAF) Airport on Ft. Greeley, Alaska. The Department of the Army is proposing to establish an Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Allen AAF Airport to support operations of the U. S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The intended effect of this action is to enhance safety and security by providing air traffic control services to an expected increase in aircraft operating at the airport due to an expanded homeland security mission at Ft. Greeley. New Class D airspace is required to provide ATCT services. Expanded Class E airspace is needed to contain aircraft executing instrument approach and departure procedures and to align with the proposed Class D airspace.
Proposed Revision of Class E Airspace; Shishmaref, AK
Document Number: 05-7624
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action proposes to revise the Class E airspace at Shishmaref, AK. Two new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAP's) are being published for the Shishmaref airport. Additional Class E airspace is needed to contain aircraft executing instrument approaches at Shishmaref Airport. Adoption of this proposal would result in additional Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Shishmaref, AK.
Revision of Class E Airspace; Blanding, UT
Document Number: 05-7623
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This final rule will revise Class E airspace at Blanding, UT. This additional Class E airspace is necessary to accommodate the new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) at Blanding Airport. This change will improve the safety of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft executing the new RNAV GPS SIAP at Blanding Airport, Blanding, UT.
Revision of Class E Airspace; Burns, OR
Document Number: 05-7622
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This final rule will revise Class E airspace at Burns, OR. This additional Class E airspace is necessary to accommodate the new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) at Burns Municipal Airport. This change will improve the safety of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) aircraft executing the new RNAV GPS SIAP at Burns Municipal Airport, Burns, OR. A minor correction also is being made in the geographic position coordinates of the Burns Municipal Airport.
Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Cheyenne, WY
Document Number: 05-7621
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This proposal would revise the Class E airspace at Cheyenne, WY. New aircraft routes sequenced through this airspace from the en route environment to/from Denver's metropolitan airports have made this proposal necessary. This proposed increase of controlled airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface of earth is necessary for the safety of those aircraft transitioning to/from Denver's metropolitan airports and the en route environment.
Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace; Wenatchee, WA
Document Number: 05-7620
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This proposal would revise the Class E airspace at Wenatchee, WA. This additional Class E airspace is necessary to accommodate the new Standard Instrument Landing System (ILS) Approach Procedure (SIAP) at Wenatchee/Pangborn Memorial Airport. This change is proposed to improve the safety of IFR aircraft executing the new Standard ILS SIAP at Wenatchee/Pangborn Memorial Airport, Wenatchee, WA.
Airborne Selective Calling Equipment
Document Number: 05-7619
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces the availability of, and requests comment on proposed Technical Standard Order (TSO) C-59a, Airborne Selective Calling (SELCAL) Equipment. This proposed TSO tells persons seeking a TSO authorization or letter of design approval what minimum performance standards (MPS) their SELCAL must meet to be identified with the appropriate TSO marking.
Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7482
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-18
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 airplanes. This AD requires replacing the aileron trim chain with a new, improved aileron trim chain, and modifying the installation of the aileron trim chain. This AD is prompted by a report that the aileron trim cables were connected incorrectly on a correctly installed aileron trim chain. We are issuing this AD to prevent incorrect connection of the aileron trim cables, which could result in failure of the aileron trim system and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CT7-5, -7, and -9 Series Turboprop Engines
Document Number: 05-7561
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-15
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for General Electric Company (GE) CT7-5A2, -5A3, -7A, -7A1, -9B, -9B1, and -9B2 turboprop engines, with stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate, part number (P/N) 6064T07P01, 6064T07P02, 6064T07P05, or 6068T36P01 installed. This proposed AD would require a onetime eddy current inspection (ECI) of certain P/N stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate boltholes. This proposed AD results from reports of six stage 2 turbine aft cooling plates found cracked during inspection. We are proposing this AD to prevent stage 2 aft cooling plate separation, resulting in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Document Number: 05-7520
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-15
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This amendment establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) 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.
Petitions for Exemption; Summary of Petitions Received
Document Number: 05-7522
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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.
Licensing and Safety Requirements for Launch
Document Number: 05-7521
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is extending for an additional 30 days the comment period on the draft regulatory language that is the subject of a document published on March 1, 2005. The comment period now extends until June 1, 2005. The draft describes changes to the commercial space transportation regulations governing licensing and safety requirements for launch.
Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA1731SW, SA1669SW, or SA1670SW
Document Number: 05-7484
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Learjet Model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, and 25F airplanes. This proposed AD would require removing the thrust reverser accumulator, and making the thrust reverser hydraulic system and the thrust reversers inoperable. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of the failure of two thrust reverser accumulators. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the thrust reverser accumulators, due to fatigue cracking on the female threads, which could result in the loss of hydraulic power and damage to the surrounding airplane structure.
Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146-RJ Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7483
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is correcting a typographical error in an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that was published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2005 (70 FR 15574). The error resulted in an incorrect AD number. This AD applies to certain British Aerospace Model BAe 146 and Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the outer links on the main landing gear side stays, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections.
Airworthiness Directives; Cessna Model 680 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7379
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cessna Model 680 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to add procedures to facilitate recovery of the cockpit display units in the event that the cockpit display units go blank, and to add flight crew briefings on the use of standby instruments in case the cockpit display units go blank and do not recover. This AD also requires repetitive tests of the avionics standard communication bus (ASCB) for any failures, and corrective action if any failure is found. This AD also requires installing hardware and avionics software upgrades; installing the upgrades will allow removal of AFM revisions and will end the repetitive inspections of the ASCB. This AD is prompted by a report indicating that analysis of the Honeywell Primus Epic systems installed on Cessna Model 680 airplanes revealed that all four of the cockpit display units could go blank simultaneously. We are issuing this AD to prevent a simultaneous loss of data from all four cockpit display units, and loss of primary navigation instruments, autopilot, flight director, master caution/ warning lights, aural warnings, global positioning system position information, and air data and altitude information to non-avionics systems. These losses could reduce the flightcrew's situational awareness, increase flightcrew workload, and consequently reduce the ability to maintain safe flight of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7282
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-14
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all EMBRAER Model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes. That AD currently requires repetitive inspections of the electrical connectors of the electric fuel pumps to detect discrepancies, and follow-on corrective actions. This new AD extends the repetitive intervals for the inspections; adds new criteria for replacing discrepant fuel pumps; adds a new requirement for applying anti-corrosion spray; adds a requirement to replace all fuel pumps with improved fuel pumps; and adds repetitive inspections after all six fuel pumps are replaced. This AD is prompted by the manufacturer's development of a new modification that addresses the unsafe condition in the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source in the fuel tank or adjacent dry bay, which could result in fire or explosion.
Change 1 to AC 23-15A, Small Airplane Certification Compliance Program
Document Number: 05-7437
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice announces the issuance of change 1 to AC 23-15A, Small Airplane Certification Compliance Program. Change 1 to AC 23-15A deletes the fourth sentence in paragraph 5n(2)(e) and deletes ``fatigue properties'' in fifth sentence in paragraph 5n(2)(e). This change is required since the paragraph was misinterpreted by some, to mean that no fatigue testing is required for composites. A parallel was drawn between the failure phenomenon (at a micro level) of wood and composites. Since the comparison created confusion, all mention of composites is eliminated.
Special Conditions; Twin Commander Aircraft Models 690C, 690D, 695, 695A, and 695B; Protection of Systems for High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
Document Number: 05-7430
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
These special conditions are issued to Twin Commander Aircraft LLC. 19010 59th DR. NE. Arlington, WA. 98223 for a Supplemental Type Certificate for the Twin Commander Aircraft Models 690C, 690D, 695, 695A, and 695B. These airplanes will have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. The novel and unusual design features include the installation of dual Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) Air Data Display Units (ADDU) for which the applicable regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate airworthiness 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 the airworthiness standards applicable to these airplanes.
Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Notice of Public Comment Period for the DEIS and Schedule of Public Information Meetings and Public Hearings for Proposed Development Activities at the Juneau International Airport, Juneau, AK
Document Number: 05-7429
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing this notice to advise the public that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Proposed Development Activities at the Juneau International Airport (JNU) has been prepared and is available for public review and comment. Written requests for the DEIS and written comments on the DEIS can be submitted to the individual listed in the section FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Public information meetings and public hearings will be held on June 1 and June 2, 2005. The public comment period will commence on April 29, 2009 and will close on June 30, 2005. Public Comment and Information Meetings/Public Hearings: The start of the public comment period on the DEIS will be April 29, 2005 and will end on June 30, 2005. Two combined public Information meetings and public hearings will be held on June 1 and June 2, 2005, at different times to accommodate differences in availability of interested parties. The public information meeting on Wednesday, June 1 will begin at 3 p.m. (ADT) and will last until 5 p.m. (ADT). The public hearing on that date will begin shortly after the public information meeting, at 5:30 p.m. (ADT). The public information meeting on Thursday, June 2 will begin at 5 p.m. (ADT) and will last until 7 p.m. (ADT). The public hearing on that date will begin shortly after the public information meeting, at 7:30 p.m. (ADT). The location for both of the Public Information Meetings/Public Hearings is Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Drive, Juneau, AK 99801.
Special Conditions; Lancair LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG for the Protection of Systems From High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)
Document Number: 05-7427
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
These special conditions are issued to The Lancair Company, 22550 Nelson Road, Bend, Oregon 97701, for a Type Design Change for the Lancair LC41-550FG and LC42-550FG airplanes. These airplanes have novel and unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisaged in the applicable airworthiness standards. These novel and unusual design features include the installation of electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) displays Model 700-00006-XXX-( ) manufactured by Avidyne Corporation for which the applicable regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate airworthiness 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 the airworthiness standards applicable to these airplanes.
Notice of Intent To Rule on Application To Impose and Use the Revenue From a Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) at Key Field Airport, Meridian, MS
Document Number: 05-7426
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comment on the application to impose and use the revenue from a PFC at Key Field Airport under the provisions of the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990 (Title IX of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990) (Pub. L. 101-508) and Part 158 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Part 158).
Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CF6-45 and CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines
Document Number: 05-7387
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GE CF6-45 and CF6-50 series turbofan engines. This AD requires reviewing accumulated cyclic-life records of 10 life-limited rotating parts, correcting those records, and removing from service parts that exceed the low-cycle-fatigue (LCF) life limits published in the Engine Manual Chapter 5, Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS). This AD results from an error in a tracking database that subtracted flight cycles of certain serial number (SN) parts from the actual accumulated cycles. We are issuing this AD to prevent rotating parts that may have exceeded their LCF life limit from failing, leading to uncontained engine failure.
Airworthiness Directives; GROB-WERKE Model G120A Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7384
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all GROB-WERKE (GROB) Model G120A airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to repetitively inspect the nose landing gear (NLG) assembly, paying special attention to the NLG swivel tube and the engine truss in the area of the NLG attachment, for cracks and damaged (defective) welding seams. If you find cracks or defects during any inspection, this proposed AD would require you to replace the cracked or defective part. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Germany. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct cracks and defects in the NLG assembly, which could result in failure of the NLG. This failure could lead to a hard landing and/or loss of control of the airplane during landing operations.
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 Airplanes
Document Number: 05-7382
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. (Pilatus) Models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to insert a temporary revision into the Limitations Section of the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). This proposed AD would also require you to replace the pitch actuator with an improved design pitch actuator and make the necessary wiring and circuit breaker changes, as applicable. Installing the improved design pitch actuator terminates the need for the temporary revision in the POH. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Switzerland. We are issuing this proposed AD to prevent an out-of- trim condition from occurring when the flaps are at a 40-degree flight phase and the pilot disconnects the autopilot. This condition could lead to reduced ability to control 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: 05-7380
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-13
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
The FAA proposes to supersede two existing airworthiness directives (AD) for 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 when done on certain actuator attach fittings ends the repetitive inspections. The other AD currently requires certain other inspections to detect discrepancies of the 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 proposed AD would require new inspections for discrepancies of the 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 proposed AD would require repetitive overhaul/replacements of the fittings of both the inboard and outboard flaps. This proposed AD is prompted by reports of cracks of the attach fittings of the trailing edge flaps. We are proposing 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.
Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee-Open Meeting
Document Number: 05-7321
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-12
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2005, starting at 8 a.m. at the Federal Aviation Administration Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC, in the Bessie Coleman Conference Center, 2nd Floor. This will be the forty-first meeting of the COMSTAC. The proposed agenda for the meeting will the release of the 2005 Commercial Space Transportation Market Forecasts, a financial report on the U.S. industry, and an activities report from FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation. An agenda will be posted on the FAA Web site at https://ast.faa.gov. Meetings of the COMSTAC Working Groups (Technology and Innovation, Reusable Launch Vehicle, Risk Management, and Launch Operations and Support) will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. For specific information concerning the times and locations of the working group meetings, contact the Contact Person listed below. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should inform the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.
Special Conditions: Airbus Model A380-800 Airplane; Dynamic Braking, Interaction of Systems and Structures, Limit Pilot Forces, Side Stick Controllers, Dive Speed Definition, Electronic Flight Control System-Lateral-Directional Stability, Longitudinal Stability, and Low Energy Awareness, Electronic Flight Control System-Control Surface Awareness, Electronic Flight Control System-Flight Characteristics Compliance Via the Handling Qualities Rating Method, Flight Envelope Protection-General Limiting Requirements, Flight Envelope Protection-Normal Load Factor (G) Limiting, Flight Envelope Protection-High Speed Limiting, Flight Envelope Protection-Pitch and Roll Limiting, Flight Envelope Protection-High Incidence Protection and Alpha-Floor Systems, High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) Protection, and Operation Without Normal Electrical Power
Document Number: 05-7320
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-12
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice proposes special conditions for the Airbus A380- 800 airplane. This airplane will have novel or unusual design features when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes. These design features include side stick controllers, a body landing gear in addition to conventional wing and nose landing gears, electronic flight control systems, and flight envelope protection. These proposed special conditions also pertain to the effects of such novel or unusual design features, such as their effects on the structural performance of the airplane. Finally, the proposed special conditions pertain to the effects of certain conditions on these novel or unusual design features, such as the effects of high intensity radiated fields (HIRF) or of operation without normal electrical power. Additional special conditions will be issued for other novel or unusual design features of the Airbus A380-800 airplanes. A list is provided in the section of this document entitled ``Discussion of Novel or Unusual Design Features.''
Proposed Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; and Modification of Class E5 Airspace; Chillicothe, MO
Document Number: 05-7319
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-12
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This notice proposes to create a Class E surface area at Chillicotte, MO. It also proposes to modify the Class E5 airspace at Chillicothe, MO.
Notice of Intent To Request Renewal From the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of Four Current Public Collections of Information
Document Number: 05-7318
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-12
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the FAA invites public comment on four currently approved public information collections which will be submitted to OMB for renewal.
Notice of Intent To Request Approval From the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of One New Public Collection of Information
Document Number: 05-7317
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-12
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the FAA invites public comment on one new public information collection which will be submitted to OMB for review.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Parsons, TN
Document Number: 05-7316
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-12
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
This action amends Class E5 airspace at Parsons, TN. The Beech River Regional Airport is being constructed at Parsons, TN. As a result, airspace must be established to contain the Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Runway (RWY) 19 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) to Beech River Regional Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) is needed to contain the SIAP.
Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna Aircraft Company Models C208 and C208B Airplanes
Document Number: C5-5915
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Significant New Use Rules for Existing Chemicals; Request for Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Activities
Document Number: C5-5616
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Establishment of Area Navigation Routes (RNAV); Alaska
Document Number: 05-7250
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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.
Notice of Charter Renewal, RTCA, Inc. (Utilized as an Advisory Committee)
Document Number: 05-7217
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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
Document Number: 05-7216
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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
Document Number: 05-7215
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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
Document Number: 05-7214
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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
Document Number: 05-7213
Type: Rule
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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
Document Number: 05-7212
Type: Notice
Date: 2005-04-11
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
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).
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