81 FR 7249 - Special Conditions: The Boeing Company, Boeing Model 737-8 Airplane; Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Installations
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 28 (February 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 28 (February 11, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-02761 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 28 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 7249-7251] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-02761] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 28 / Thursday, February 11, 2016 / Proposed Rules [[Page 7249]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. FAA-2015-5758; Notice No. 25-16-02-SC] Special Conditions: The Boeing Company, Boeing Model 737-8 Airplane; Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Installations AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed special conditions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action proposes special conditions for the Boeing Model 737-8 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This design feature is non-rechargeable lithium battery systems. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: Send your comments on or before March 28, 2016. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015-5758 using any of the following methods:Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov/, including any personal information the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov/. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nazih Khaouly, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface Branch, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2432; facsimile 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Future Requests for Installation of Non-Rechargeable Lithium Batteries The FAA anticipates that non-rechargeable lithium batteries will be installed in other makes and models of airplanes. We have made the determination to require special conditions for all applications requesting the installation of non-rechargeable lithium batteries until the airworthiness requirements can be revised to address this issue. Having the same standards across the range of all transport-airplane makes and models will ensure regulatory consistency for the aviation industry. Comments Invited We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. Background On January 27, 2012, The Boeing Company applied for an amendment to Type Certificate No. A16WE to include a new Model 737-8 airplane. The Model 737-8 airplane is a narrow-body, transport-category airplane that is a derivative of the Model 737-800 airplane with two CFM LEAP-1B wing-mounted engines. The Model 737-8 airplane will include non-rechargeable lithium batteries. The current battery requirements in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25 are inadequate for addressing an airplane with lithium batteries. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.101, The Boeing Company must show that the Model 737-8 airplane meets the applicable provisions of the regulations listed in Type Certificate A16WE or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA. The regulations listed in the type certificate are commonly referred to as the ``original type certification basis.'' The regulations listed in Type Certificate No. A16WE are 14 CFR part 25 effective February 1, 1965 including Amendments 25-1 through 25-77 with exceptions listed in the type certificate. In addition, the certification basis includes other regulations, special conditions, and exemptions that are not relevant to these proposed special conditions. Type Certificate No. A16WE will be updated to include a complete description of the certification basis for this airplane model. In addition to the applicable airworthiness regulations and special conditions, the Model 737-8 airplane [[Page 7250]] must comply with the fuel-vent and exhaust-emission requirements of 14 CFR part 34, and the noise-certification requirements of 14 CFR part 36. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 25) do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the Model 737-8 airplane because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec. 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, or should any other model already included on the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would also apply to the other model under Sec. 21.101. The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of the type- certification basis under Sec. 21.101. Novel or Unusual Design Features A battery system consists of the battery and any protective, monitoring and alerting circuitry or hardware inside or outside of the battery and venting capability where necessary. For the purpose of these special conditions, we refer to a battery and battery system as a battery. The Model 737-8 airplane will incorporate non-rechargeable lithium batteries, which are novel or unusual design features. Discussion We derived the current regulations governing installation of batteries in transport-category airplanes from Civil Air Regulations (CAR) 4b.625(d) as part of the re-codification of CAR 4b that established 14 CFR part 25 in February 1965. We basically reworded the battery requirements, which are currently in Sec. 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4), from the CAR requirements. Non-rechargeable lithium batteries are novel and unusual with respect to the state of technology considered when these requirements were codified. These batteries introduce higher energy levels into airplane systems through new chemical compositions in various battery-cell sizes and construction. Interconnection of these cells in battery packs introduces failure modes that require unique design considerations, such as provisions for thermal management. Recent events involving rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries prompted the FAA to initiate a broad evaluation of these energy-storage technologies. In January 2013, two independent events involving rechargeable lithium-ion batteries demonstrated unanticipated failure modes. A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) letter to the FAA, dated May 22, 2014, which is available at http://www.ntsb.gov, filename A-14-032-036.pdf, describes these events. On July 12, 2013, an event involving a non-rechargeable lithium battery, in an emergency locator transmitter installation, demonstrated unanticipated failure modes. Air Accident Investigations Branch Bulletin S5/2013 describes this event. Some other known uses of rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries on airplanes include: Flight deck and avionics systems such as displays, global positioning systems, cockpit voice recorders, flight data recorders, underwater locator beacons, navigation computers, integrated avionics computers, satellite network and communication systems, communication- management units, and remote-monitor electronic line-replaceable units (LRU); Cabin safety, entertainment, and communications equipment, including life rafts, escape slides, seatbelt air bags, cabin management systems, Ethernet switches, routers and media servers, wireless systems, internet and in-flight entertainment systems, satellite televisions, remotes, and handsets; Systems in cargo areas including door controls, sensors, video surveillance equipment, and security systems. Some known potential hazards and failure modes associated with non- rechargeable lithium batteries are: Internal failures In general, these batteries are significantly more susceptible to internal failures that can result in self-sustaining increases in temperature and pressure (i.e., thermal runaway) than their nickel- cadmium or lead-acid counterparts. The metallic lithium can ignite, resulting in a self-sustaining fire or explosion. Fast or imbalanced discharging Fast discharging or an imbalanced discharge of one cell of a multi- cell battery may create an overheating condition that results in an uncontrollable venting condition, which in turn leads to a thermal event or an explosion. Flammability Unlike nickel-cadmium and lead-acid batteries, these batteries use higher energy and current in an electrochemical system that can be configured to maximize energy storage of lithium. They also use liquid electrolytes that can be extremely flammable. The electrolyte, as well as the electrodes, can serve as a source of fuel for an external fire if the battery casing is breached. Proposed Special Condition 1 requires that each individual cell within a battery be designed to maintain safe temperatures and pressures. Proposed Special Condition 2 addresses these same issues but for the entire battery. Proposed Special Condition 2 requires the battery be designed to prevent propagation of a thermal event, such as self-sustained, uncontrolled increases in temperature or pressure from one cell to adjacent cells. Proposed Special Conditions 1 and 2 are intended to ensure that the battery and its cells are designed to eliminate the potential for uncontrolled failures. However, a certain number of failures will occur due to various factors beyond the control of the designer. Therefore, other special conditions are intended to protect the airplane and its occupants if failure occurs. Proposed Special Conditions 3, 9 and 10 are self-explanatory, and the FAA does not provide further explanation for them at this time. The FAA proposes Special Condition 4 to make it clear that the flammable-fluid fire-protection requirements of Sec. 25.863 apply to non-rechargeable lithium battery installations. Section 25.863 is applicable to areas of the airplane that could be exposed to flammable fluid leakage from airplane systems. Non-rechargeable lithium batteries contain electrolyte that is a flammable fluid. Proposed Special Condition 5 requires each non-rechargeable lithium battery installation to not damage surrounding structure or adjacent systems, equipment, or electrical wiring from corrosive fluids or gases that may escape. Proposed Special Condition 6 requires each non- rechargeable lithium battery installation to have provisions to prevent any hazardous effect on airplane structure or systems caused by the maximum amount of heat it can generate due to any failure of it or its individual cells. The means of meeting these proposed special conditions may be the same, but they are independent requirements addressing different hazards. Proposed Special Condition 5 addresses corrosive fluids and gases, whereas Proposed Special Condition 6 addresses heat. Proposed Special Conditions 7 and 8 require non-rechargeable lithium [[Page 7251]] batteries to have automatic means for battery disconnection and control of battery discharge rate due to the fast-acting nature of lithium- battery chemical reactions. Manual intervention would not be timely or effective in mitigating the hazards associated with these batteries. These special conditions will apply to all non-rechargeable lithium battery installations in lieu of Sec. 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at Amendment 25-123. Sections 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at Amendment 25-123 will remain in effect for other battery installations. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the Boeing Model 737-8 airplane. Should the applicant apply at a later date for a change to the type certificate to include another model incorporating the same novel or unusual design feature, or should any other model already included on the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on one model of airplane. It is not a rule of general applicability. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and record keeping requirements. 0 The authority citation for these special conditions continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Proposed Special Conditions 0 Accordingly, the FAA proposes the following special conditions as part of the type certification basis for Boeing Model 737-8 airplane. Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Installations In lieu of Sec. 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at Amendment 25-123, each non-rechargeable lithium battery installation must: 1. Maintain safe cell temperatures and pressures under all foreseeable operating conditions to prevent fire and explosion. 2. Prevent the occurrence of self-sustaining, uncontrolled increases in temperature or pressure. 3. Not emit explosive or toxic gases, either in normal operation or as a result of its failure, that may accumulate in hazardous quantities within the airplane. 4. Meet the requirements of Sec. 25.863. 5. Not damage surrounding structure or adjacent systems, equipment, or electrical wiring from corrosive fluids or gases that may escape. 6. Have provisions to prevent any hazardous effect on airplane structure or systems caused by the maximum amount of heat it can generate due to any failure of it or its individual cells. 7. Be capable of automatically controlling the discharge rate of each cell to prevent cell imbalance, back-charging, overheating, and uncontrollable temperature and pressure. 8. Have a means to automatically disconnect from its discharging circuit in the event of an over-temperature condition, cell failure or battery failure. 9. Have a failure sensing and warning system to alert the flightcrew if its failure affects safe operation of the airplane. 10. Have a means for the flightcrew or maintenance personnel to determine the battery charge state if the battery's function is required for safe operation of the airplane. Note 1: A battery system consists of the battery and any protective, monitoring and alerting circuitry or hardware inside or outside of the battery. It also includes vents (where necessary) and packaging. For the purpose of these special conditions, a battery and battery system are referred to as a battery. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 4, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-02761 Filed 2-10-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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issuance of rules and regulations. The
We invite interested people to take
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through part in this rulemaking by sending
purpose of these notices is to give interested Friday, except Federal holidays.
persons an opportunity to participate in the written comments, data, or views. The
rule making prior to the adoption of the final • Fax: Fax comments to Docket most helpful comments reference a
rules. Operations at 202–493–2251. specific portion of the special
Privacy: The FAA will post all conditions, explain the reason for any
comments it receives, without change, recommended change, and include
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION supporting data.
to http://www.regulations.gov/,
We will consider all comments we
Federal Aviation Administration including any personal information the
receive by the closing date for
commenter provides. Using the search
comments. We may change these special
14 CFR Part 25 function of the docket Web site, anyone
conditions based on the comments we
can find and read the electronic form of
[Docket No. FAA–2015–5758; Notice No. 25– receive.
all comments received into any FAA
16–02–SC]
docket, including the name of the Background
Special Conditions: The Boeing individual sending the comment (or On January 27, 2012, The Boeing
Company, Boeing Model 737–8 signing the comment for an association, Company applied for an amendment to
Airplane; Non-Rechargeable Lithium business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s Type Certificate No. A16WE to include
Battery Installations complete Privacy Act Statement can be a new Model 737–8 airplane. The Model
found in the Federal Register published 737–8 airplane is a narrow-body,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478), transport-category airplane that is a
Administration (FAA), DOT. as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot derivative of the Model 737–800
ACTION: Notice of proposed special .gov/. airplane with two CFM LEAP–1B wing-
conditions. Docket: Background documents or mounted engines.
comments received may be read at The Model 737–8 airplane will
SUMMARY: This action proposes special
http://www.regulations.gov/ at any time. include non-rechargeable lithium
conditions for the Boeing Model 737–8
Follow the online instructions for batteries. The current battery
airplane. This airplane will have a novel
accessing the docket or go to Docket requirements in Title 14, Code of
or unusual design feature when
Operations in Room W12–140 of the Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 25 are
compared to the state of technology
West Building Ground Floor at 1200 inadequate for addressing an airplane
envisioned in the airworthiness
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, with lithium batteries.
standards for transport-category
airplanes. This design feature is non- DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Type Certification Basis
rechargeable lithium battery systems. through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Under the provisions of 14 CFR
The applicable airworthiness FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 21.101, The Boeing Company must
regulations do not contain adequate or Nazih Khaouly, Airplane and Flight show that the Model 737–8 airplane
appropriate safety standards for this Crew Interface Branch, ANM–111, meets the applicable provisions of the
design feature. These proposed special Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft regulations listed in Type Certificate
conditions contain the additional safety Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue A16WE or the applicable regulations in
standards that the Administrator SW., Renton, Washington, 98057–3356; effect on the date of application for the
considers necessary to establish a level telephone 425–227–2432; facsimile change, except for earlier amendments
of safety equivalent to that established 425–227–1149. as agreed upon by the FAA. The
by the existing airworthiness standards. regulations listed in the type certificate
DATES: Send your comments on or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
are commonly referred to as the
before March 28, 2016. Future Requests for Installation of Non- ‘‘original type certification basis.’’ The
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified Rechargeable Lithium Batteries regulations listed in Type Certificate No.
by docket number FAA–2015–5758 A16WE are 14 CFR part 25 effective
using any of the following methods: The FAA anticipates that non- February 1, 1965 including
• Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to rechargeable lithium batteries will be Amendments 25–1 through 25–77 with
http://www.regulations.gov/ and follow installed in other makes and models of exceptions listed in the type certificate.
the online instructions for sending your airplanes. We have made the In addition, the certification basis
comments electronically. determination to require special includes other regulations, special
• Mail: Send comments to Docket conditions for all applications conditions, and exemptions that are not
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of requesting the installation of non- relevant to these proposed special
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey rechargeable lithium batteries until the conditions. Type Certificate No. A16WE
Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West airworthiness requirements can be will be updated to include a complete
Building Ground Floor, Washington, revised to address this issue. Having the description of the certification basis for
DC, 20590–0001. same standards across the range of all this airplane model.
• Hand Delivery or Courier: Take transport-airplane makes and models In addition to the applicable
comments to Docket Operations in will ensure regulatory consistency for airworthiness regulations and special
Room W12–140 of the West Building the aviation industry. conditions, the Model 737–8 airplane
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batteries to have automatic means for 2. Prevent the occurrence of self- SUMMARY: This action proposes to
battery disconnection and control of sustaining, uncontrolled increases in establish Class E airspace at Coldwater,
battery discharge rate due to the fast- temperature or pressure. KS. Controlled airspace is necessary to
acting nature of lithium-battery 3. Not emit explosive or toxic gases, accommodate new Standard Instrument
chemical reactions. Manual intervention either in normal operation or as a result Approach Procedures developed at
would not be timely or effective in of its failure, that may accumulate in Commanche County Airport, for the
mitigating the hazards associated with hazardous quantities within the safety and management of Instrument
these batteries. airplane. Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
These special conditions will apply to 4. Meet the requirements of § 25.863. airport.
all non-rechargeable lithium battery 5. Not damage surrounding structure
DATES: Comments must be received on
installations in lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) or adjacent systems, equipment, or
electrical wiring from corrosive fluids or or before March 28, 2016.
through (b)(4) at Amendment 25–123. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
Sections 25.1353(b)(1) through (b)(4) at gases that may escape.
6. Have provisions to prevent any proposal to the U.S. Department of
Amendment 25–123 will remain in Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
hazardous effect on airplane structure or
effect for other battery installations. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
systems caused by the maximum
These proposed special conditions W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
amount of heat it can generate due to
contain the additional safety standards Washington, DC 20590–0001, telephone
any failure of it or its individual cells.
that the Administrator considers 7. Be capable of automatically (202) 366–9826. You must identify the
necessary to establish a level of safety controlling the discharge rate of each docket number FAA–2015–5194;
equivalent to that established by the cell to prevent cell imbalance, back- Airspace Docket No. 15–ACE–6, at the
existing airworthiness standards. charging, overheating, and beginning of your comments. You may
Applicability uncontrollable temperature and also submit comments through the
pressure. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
As discussed above, these special 8. Have a means to automatically You may review the public docket
conditions are applicable to the Boeing disconnect from its discharging circuit containing the proposal, any comments
Model 737–8 airplane. Should the in the event of an over-temperature received, and any final disposition in
applicant apply at a later date for a condition, cell failure or battery failure. person in the Dockets Office between
change to the type certificate to include 9. Have a failure sensing and warning 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
another model incorporating the same system to alert the flightcrew if its through Friday, except Federal holidays.
novel or unusual design feature, or failure affects safe operation of the The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
should any other model already airplane. 647–5527), is on the ground floor of the
included on the same type certificate be 10. Have a means for the flightcrew or building at the above address.
modified to incorporate the same novel maintenance personnel to determine the FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
or unusual design feature, these special battery charge state if the battery’s Designations and Reporting Points, and
conditions would apply to that model as function is required for safe operation of subsequent amendments can be viewed
well. the airplane. online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
Conclusion Note 1: A battery system consists of the publications/. For further information,
battery and any protective, monitoring and you can contact the Airspace Policy
This action affects only certain novel alerting circuitry or hardware inside or Group, Federal Aviation
or unusual design features on one model outside of the battery. It also includes vents Administration, 800 Independence
of airplane. It is not a rule of general (where necessary) and packaging. For the Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 20591;
applicability. purpose of these special conditions, a battery
telephone: 202–267–8783. The order is
and battery system are referred to as a
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 battery. also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Administration (NARA). For
and record keeping requirements. 4, 2016. information on the availability of FAA
■ The authority citation for these Michael Kaszycki, Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741–
special conditions continues to read as Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
follows: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. federal_register/code_offederal-
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, [FR Doc. 2016–02761 Filed 2–10–16; 8:45 am] regulations/ibr_locations.html.
44702, 44704. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA order 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points is
The Proposed Special Conditions published yearly and effective on
■ Accordingly, the FAA proposes the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15.
following special conditions as part of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the type certification basis for Boeing Federal Aviation Administration Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center,
Model 737–8 airplane. Operations Support Group, Federal
14 CFR Part 71 Aviation Administration, Southwest
Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery
[Docket No. FAA–2015–5194; Airspace Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
Installations
Docket No. 15–ACE–6] Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817–222–
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
In lieu of § 25.1353(b)(1) through 5857.
(b)(4) at Amendment 25–123, each non- Proposed Establishment of Class E SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
rechargeable lithium battery installation Airspace; Coldwater, KS
must: Authority for This Rulemaking
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
1. Maintain safe cell temperatures and Administration (FAA), DOT. The FAA’s authority to issue rules
pressures under all foreseeable regarding aviation safety is found in
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
operating conditions to prevent fire and Title 49 of the United States Code.
(NPRM).
explosion. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
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| Contact | Nazih Khaouly, Airplane and Flight Crew Interface Branch, ANM-111, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2432; facsimile 425-227-1149. | |
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