81_FR_18804 81 FR 18741 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

81 FR 18741 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 63 (April 1, 2016)

Page Range18741-18743
FR Document2016-07190

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to instruct the flightcrew to avoid abrupt flight control inputs in response to sudden drops in airspeed, and to reinforce the need to disconnect the autopilot before making any manual flight control inputs. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that in certain weather conditions with high moisture content or possible icing, erroneous low airspeed may be displayed to the flightcrew before detection and annunciation via engine-indicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS) messages. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew avoids abrupt pilot control inputs in response to an unrealistic, sudden drop in displayed airspeed at high actual airspeed. Abrupt pilot control inputs in this condition could exceed the structural capability of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5038; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-029-AD; 
Amendment 39-18455; AD 2016-07-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 
Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. This AD requires 
revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to instruct the flightcrew to 
avoid abrupt flight control inputs in response to sudden drops in 
airspeed, and to reinforce the need to disconnect the autopilot before 
making any manual flight control inputs. This AD was prompted by 
reports indicating that in certain weather conditions with high 
moisture content or possible icing, erroneous low airspeed may be 
displayed to the flightcrew before detection and annunciation via 
engine-indicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS) messages. We are 
issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew avoids abrupt pilot 
control inputs in response to an unrealistic, sudden drop in displayed 
airspeed at high actual airspeed. Abrupt pilot control inputs in this 
condition could exceed the structural capability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective April 14, 2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
5038; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, 
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We have received three reports of in-service displayed airspeed 
anomalies on Model 787 airplanes. We continue to investigate this issue 
with Boeing; however, the anomalous behavior is consistent with 
significant water ingestion or simultaneous icing of two or three of 
the three pitot probes. During each of the reported events, the 
displayed airspeed rapidly dropped significantly below the actual 
airplane airspeed. In normal operations, the air data reference system 
supplies the same airspeed to both the captain and first officer 
primary flight displays. During one in-service event, with autopilot 
engaged, the pilot overrode the engaged autopilot in response to the 
displayed erroneous low airspeed and made significant nose-down manual 
control inputs. In this situation, there is the potential for large 
pilot control inputs at high actual airspeed, which could cause the 
airplane to exceed its structural capability.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires revising the AFM to add a ``Non-normal Procedure'' 
for ``Airspeed Drop'' that instructs the flightcrew to avoid abrupt 
flight control inputs, and reinforces the need to disconnect the 
autopilot prior to making any manual flight control inputs.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. The airplane manufacturer is 
currently developing modifications to the display and crew alerting 
system, flight control system, and air data system that will address 
the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once these modifications 
are developed, approved, and available, we may consider additional 
rulemaking.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
large, abrupt pilot control inputs in response to an unrealistic, 
sudden drop in displayed airspeed at high actual airspeed could exceed 
the structural capability of the airplane. Therefore, we find that 
notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and 
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about

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this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES 
section. Include the docket number FAA-2016-5038 and Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-029-AD at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 43 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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AFM revision........................  1 work-hour x $85 per                $0              $85           $3,655
                                       hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-07-10 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18455; Docket No. FAA-
2016-5038; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-029-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 14, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports indicating that in certain 
weather conditions with high moisture content or possible icing, 
erroneous low airspeed data may be displayed to the flightcrew 
before detection and annunciation via engine-indicating and crew-
alerting system (EICAS) messages. We are issuing this AD to ensure 
that the flightcrew avoids abrupt pilot control inputs in response 
to an unrealistic, sudden drop in displayed airspeed at high actual 
airspeed. Abrupt pilot control inputs could exceed the structural 
capability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision: Operating Procedures

    Within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
applicable Boeing 787 AFM to add a ``Non-normal Procedure'' that 
includes the information in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. 
This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM.

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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local 
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending 
information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Fnu Winarto, 
Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, 
Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 
425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected].

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-07190 Filed 3-31-16; 8:45 am]
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18741 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 63 Friday, April 1, 2016 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following engaged, the pilot overrode the engaged contains regulatory documents having general methods: autopilot in response to the displayed applicability and legal effect, most of which • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to erroneous low airspeed and made are keyed to and codified in the Code of http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the significant nose-down manual control Federal Regulations, which is published under instructions for submitting comments. inputs. In this situation, there is the 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. • Fax: 202–493–2251. potential for large pilot control inputs at The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by • Mail: U.S. Department of high actual airspeed, which could cause the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the airplane to exceed its structural new books are listed in the first FEDERAL 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room capability. REGISTER issue of each week. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FAA’s Determination • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of We are issuing this AD because we DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation, Docket Operations, M– evaluated all the relevant information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room and determined the unsafe condition Federal Aviation Administration W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., described previously is likely to exist or Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. develop in other products of the same 14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, type design. [Docket No. FAA–2016–5038; Directorate except Federal holidays. AD Requirements Identifier 2016–NM–029–AD; Amendment Examining the AD Docket This AD requires revising the AFM to 39–18455; AD 2016–07–10] You may examine the AD docket on add a ‘‘Non-normal Procedure’’ for RIN 2120–AA64 ‘‘Airspeed Drop’’ that instructs the the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for flightcrew to avoid abrupt flight control Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– inputs, and reinforces the need to Company Airplanes 5038; or in person at the Docket disconnect the autopilot prior to making AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m. any manual flight control inputs. Administration (FAA), DOT. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Interim Action ACTION: Final rule; request for except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory We consider this AD interim action. comments. evaluation, any comments received, and The airplane manufacturer is currently SUMMARY: We are adopting a new other information. The street address for developing modifications to the display airworthiness directive (AD) for all The the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– and crew alerting system, flight control Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787– 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. system, and air data system that will 9 airplanes. This AD requires revising Comments will be available in the AD address the unsafe condition identified the airplane flight manual (AFM) to docket shortly after receipt. in this AD. Once these modifications are instruct the flightcrew to avoid abrupt developed, approved, and available, we FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fnu flight control inputs in response to may consider additional rulemaking. Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems sudden drops in airspeed, and to and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, FAA’s Justification and Determination reinforce the need to disconnect the FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification of the Effective Date autopilot before making any manual Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., flight control inputs. This AD was An unsafe condition exists that Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– requires the immediate adoption of this prompted by reports indicating that in 917–6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email: certain weather conditions with high AD. The FAA has found that the risk to fnu.winarto@faa.gov. the flying public justifies waiving notice moisture content or possible icing, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and comment prior to adoption of this erroneous low airspeed may be displayed to the flightcrew before Discussion rule because large, abrupt pilot control detection and annunciation via engine- inputs in response to an unrealistic, We have received three reports of in- sudden drop in displayed airspeed at indicating and crew-alerting system service displayed airspeed anomalies on (EICAS) messages. We are issuing this high actual airspeed could exceed the Model 787 airplanes. We continue to structural capability of the airplane. AD to ensure that the flightcrew avoids investigate this issue with Boeing; abrupt pilot control inputs in response Therefore, we find that notice and however, the anomalous behavior is opportunity for prior public comment to an unrealistic, sudden drop in consistent with significant water displayed airspeed at high actual are impracticable and that good cause ingestion or simultaneous icing of two exists for making this amendment airspeed. Abrupt pilot control inputs in or three of the three pitot probes. During this condition could exceed the effective in less than 30 days. each of the reported events, the structural capability of the airplane. displayed airspeed rapidly dropped Comments Invited Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES DATES: This AD is effective April 14, significantly below the actual airplane This AD is a final rule that involves 2016. airspeed. In normal operations, the air requirements affecting flight safety and We must receive comments on this data reference system supplies the same was not preceded by notice and an AD by May 16, 2016. airspeed to both the captain and first opportunity for public comment. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, officer primary flight displays. During However, we invite you to send any using the procedures found in 14 CFR one in-service event, with autopilot written data, views, or arguments about VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:14 Mar 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\01APR1.SGM 01APR1

18742 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2016 / Rules and Regulations this AD. Send your comments to an this AD. We will consider all comments substantive verbal contact we receive address listed under the ADDRESSES received by the closing date and may about this AD. section. Include the docket number amend this AD because of those FAA–2016–5038 and Directorate comments. Costs of Compliance Identifier 2016–NM–029–AD at the We will post all comments we We estimate that this AD affects 43 beginning of your comments. We receive, without change, to http:// airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate specifically invite comments on the www.regulations.gov, including any the following costs to comply with this overall regulatory, economic, personal information you provide. We AD: environmental, and energy aspects of will also post a report summarizing each ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators AFM revision ................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $3,655 Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Effective Date action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD is effective April 14, 2016. Title 49 of the United States Code (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (b) Affected ADs DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), None. section 106, describes the authority of (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (c) Applicability the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: in Alaska, and Aviation Programs’’ describes in more This AD applies to all The Boeing (4) Will not have a significant Company Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes, detail the scope of the Agency’s economic impact, positive or negative, certificated in any category. authority. on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: America Code 27, Flight controls. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (e) Unsafe Condition section, Congress charges the FAA with Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by reports promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in safety, Incorporation by reference, indicating that in certain weather conditions air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety. with high moisture content or possible icing, for practices, methods, and procedures Adoption of the Amendment erroneous low airspeed data may be the Administrator finds necessary for displayed to the flightcrew before detection safety in air commerce. This regulation Accordingly, under the authority and annunciation via engine-indicating and is within the scope of that authority delegated to me by the Administrator, crew-alerting system (EICAS) messages. We because it addresses an unsafe condition the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as are issuing this AD to ensure that the follows: flightcrew avoids abrupt pilot control inputs that is likely to exist or develop on in response to an unrealistic, sudden drop in products identified in this rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS displayed airspeed at high actual airspeed. action. DIRECTIVES Abrupt pilot control inputs could exceed the structural capability of the airplane. Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (f) Compliance This AD will not have federalism continues to read as follows: Comply with this AD within the implications under Executive Order Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. compliance times specified, unless already 13132. This AD will not have a done. substantial direct effect on the States, on § 39.13 [Amended] the relationship between the national (g) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Operating Procedures government and the States, or on the the following new airworthiness distribution of power and Within 15 days after the effective date of directive (AD): this AD, revise the applicable Boeing 787 responsibilities among the various 2016–07–10 The Boeing Company: AFM to add a ‘‘Non-normal Procedure’’ that levels of government. Amendment 39–18455; Docket No. includes the information in figure 1 to For the reasons discussed above, I FAA–2016–5038; Directorate Identifier paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done certify that this AD: 2016–NM–029–AD. by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:14 Mar 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\01APR1.SGM 01APR1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 63 / Friday, April 1, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 18743 (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance ‘‘CFTC’’) is amending existing registrants,5 or who are responsible for (AMOCs) Commission regulations to establish an entry of orders from an FB’s or FT’s own (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft alternative to fingerprinting to evaluate account, submit their fingerprints (the Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the the fitness of natural persons who are ‘‘Fingerprinting Requirement’’).6 The authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if required to submit fingerprints under Proposal contemplated adding a new requested using the procedures found in 14 the Commission’s regulations and who paragraph (e) to the existing list of CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector have not resided in the United States exemptions from the Fingerprinting or local Flight Standards District Office, as since reaching 18 years of age (‘‘Final Requirement in § 3.21 7 to, among other appropriate. If sending information directly Rule’’). things, codify and clarify the alternative to the manager of the ACO, send it to the DATES: The Final Rule is effective on to the Fingerprinting Requirement attention of the person identified in May 2, 2016. provided by CFTC Staff Letter No. 12– paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be 49 8 and CFTC Staff Letter No. 13–29 9 emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Driscoll, Associate Chief (‘‘DSIO No-Action Letters’’). In Requests@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, Counsel, 202–418–5544, kdriscoll@ particular, the Commission proposed notify your appropriate principal inspector, cftc.gov; Jacob Chachkin, Special 5 Subject to certain exceptions and exclusions, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Counsel, 202–418–5496, jchachkin@ persons engaging in specified activities involving of the local flight standards district office/ cftc.gov; or Adam Kezsbom, Special commodity interests are required pursuant to the certificate holding district office. Counsel, 202–418–5372, akezsbom@ CEA and/or Commission regulations to register with (i) Related Information cftc.gov, Division of Swap Dealer and the Commission in certain registration categories. These include registration as an FCM, RFED, IB, For more information about this AD, Intermediary Oversight, Commodity CPO, CTA, SD, MSP, LTM, floor broker (‘‘FB’’), and contact Fnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Futures Trading Commission, Three floor trader (‘‘FT’’). For the definitions of FB and Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., FT, see Section 1a of the CEA and Commission FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20581. regulation 1.3. 7 U.S.C. 1a and 17 CFR 1.3. Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 6 Currently, the Commission may, directly or 6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email: indirectly, require fingerprinting pursuant to fnu.winarto@faa.gov. I. Proposal Commission regulations 3.10(a)(2); 3.11(a)(1); 3.12(c)(3), d(2), f(3), or (i)(3); 3.40(a)(1), (a)(2), or (b); (j) Material Incorporated by Reference On January 12, 2016, the Commission 3.44(a)(5) or (c); or 3.46(a)(3). 17 CFR 3.10(a)(2); published a Notice of Proposed 3.11(a)(1); 3.12(c)(3), d(2), f(3), and (i)(3); 3.40(a)(1), None. (a)(2), and (b); 3.44(a)(5) and (c); and 3.46(a)(3). Rulemaking (‘‘Proposal’’) 1 to amend the Issued in Renton, Washington, on March In support of its initial promulgation of the 25, 2016. requirement that, pursuant to the fingerprinting requirements, the Commission stated registration process for determining a that these requirements ‘‘are necessary to permit Michael Kaszycki, registrant’s fitness in part 3 of the improvements in the Commission’s background Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Commission’s regulations, natural checking of applicants for registration, to permit Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. positive identification of certain individuals with persons 2 that wish to be principals 3 or common names, to reduce the number of [FR Doc. 2016–07190 Filed 3–31–16; 8:45 am] associated persons 4 of Commission applications filed by individuals who are unfit for BILLING CODE 4910–13–P registration, and to facilitate fitness reviews of 1 Alternative to Fingerprinting Requirement for registrants on a spot and periodic basis.’’ See Foreign Natural Persons, 81 FR 1359 (Jan. 12, 2016). Revision of Registration Regulations; Final Rules; 2 As used herein, the terms ‘‘natural person’’ and Designation of New Part, 45 FR 80485, 80485 (Dec. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING 5, 1980). ‘‘individual’’ have the same meaning. COMMISSION 3 See the definition of principal in Commission 7 Commission regulation 3.21 provides regulation 3.1(a). 17 CFR 3.1(a). exemptions to the Fingerprinting Requirement, 17 CFR Part 3 4 An ‘‘associated person’’ is any natural person subject to certain conditions, for persons whose who is associated in certain capacities with a fingerprints have recently been identified and RIN 3038–AE16 processed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, futures commission merchant (‘‘FCM’’), retail foreign exchange dealer (‘‘RFED’’), introducing for persons whose application for initial registration Alternative to Fingerprinting broker (‘‘IB’’), commodity pool operator (‘‘CPO’’), with the Commission in any capacity was recently Requirement for Foreign Natural commodity trading advisor (‘‘CTA’’), swap dealer granted, for persons that have a current Form 8–R Persons (‘‘SD’’), major swap participant (‘‘MSP’’), or on file with the Commission or National Futures Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES leverage transaction merchant (‘‘LTM’’). 17 CFR Association (‘‘NFA’’), and for principals that are AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading 1.3(aa). outside directors. 17 CFR 3.21. 8 CFTC Staff Letter No. 12–49 (Dec. 11, 2012), Commission. For the definitions of these registration categories (other than RFED), see Section 1a of the Commodity available at http://www.cftc.gov/ucm/groups/ ACTION: Final rule. Exchange Act (‘‘CEA’’ or ‘‘Act’’) and Commission public/@lrlettergeneral/documents/letter/12-49.pdf. regulation 1.3. 7 U.S.C. 1a and 17 CFR 1.3. For the 9 CFTC Staff Letter No. 13–29 (Jun. 21, 2013), SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures definition of RFED, see Commission regulation available at http://www.cftc.gov/ucm/groups/ ER01AP16.000</GPH> Trading Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or 5.1(h). 17 CFR 5.1(h). public/@lrlettergeneral/documents/letter/13-29.pdf. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:14 Mar 31, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\01APR1.SGM 01APR1


Document Created: 2016-04-06 00:08:34
Document Modified: 2016-04-06 00:08:34
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective April 14, 2016.
ContactFnu Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; phone: 425-917-6659; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 18741 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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