Federal Aviation Administration October 31, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Modification of Class D Airspace, Establishment of Class E Airspace; San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, CA
This notice announces an extension of the comment period on an NPRM that proposes to modify Class D airspace and establish Class E airspace at San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, CA. This action is being taken in response to interest by local airspace users in the San Bernardino area, a higher than usual amount of public comment since the initial publication of the NPRM, and the expectation of future comments.
Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for various helicopters modified by certain supplemental type certificates (STCs) that approve the installation of an emergency float kit or an emergency float with a liferaft kit. This AD was prompted by the results of an accident investigation and subsequent reports of difficulty pulling the emergency float kit activation handle installed on the pilot cyclic. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the pull force on the float activation handle and for certain model helicopters, this AD also requires and replacing certain part-numbered float inflation reservoirs (reservoirs) and pull cable assemblies (cables) with other part-numbered reservoirs and cables. Finally, this AD prohibits installing certain part-numbered reservoirs and cables on specific helicopters. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Lycoming Engines (Lycoming) model engines that have a certain connecting rod assemblies installed. This AD was prompted by several reports of connecting rod failures, which resulted in uncontained engine failure and in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs). This AD requires repetitive oil inspections for bronze metal particulates and, if found, additional inspections of the connecting rod bushings for damage, proper fit, movement, and wear, and replacement if necessary. As terminating action to the connecting rod bushing inspections, this AD requires replacement of the connecting rod bushings with parts eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Criteria: Special Class Airworthiness Criteria for the AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation Model AW609 Powered-Lift
The FAA announces the special class airworthiness criteria for the AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation (AWPC) Model AW609 powered- lift. This document sets forth the airworthiness criteria the FAA finds to be appropriate and applicable for the powered-lift design.
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