82 FR 12063 - Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 38 (February 28, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 38 (February 28, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-03715 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 28, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12063-12065] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03715] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 38 / Tuesday, February 28, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 12063]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9388; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-145-AD; Amendment 39-18810; AD 2017-04-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Learjet Inc. Model 36A airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that an aileron cable failed on an airplane during a tension check and a determination that Model 36A airplanes were not included in AD 2005-13-36, which addresses this issue for other Learjet Inc. airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection of the center ball of the aileron control cables for a defective swage, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 4, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 9, 2005 (70 FR 38578, July 5, 2005). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Learjet Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone 316-946-2000; fax 316-946-2220; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9388. 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- 9388; 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 address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Ristow, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4120; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Learjet Inc. Model 36A airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2016 (81 FR 81704) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report indicating that an aileron cable failed on an airplane during a tension check, and a determination that Model 36A airplanes were not included in AD 2005-13-36, Amendment 39-14173 (70 FR 38578, July 5, 2005), which addresses this condition for other Learjet Inc. airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require a one-time inspection of the center ball of the aileron control cables for a defective swage, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent severe weakening of the aileron cable, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 21 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $1,785 = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement that would be required based on the results of the required inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: [[Page 12064]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cable Replacement.................. Up to 48 work-hours x $85 Up to $2,020.......... Up to $6,100. per hour = up to $4,080. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-04-15 Learjet Inc.: Amendment 39-18810; Docket No. FAA-2016- 9388; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-145-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 4, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Learjet Inc. Model 36A airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A35/36-27-42, dated December 23, 2002. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report indicating that an aileron cable failed on an airplane during a tension check. We are issuing this AD to prevent severe weakening of the aileron cable, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within 100 flight hours or 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a detailed inspection of the center ball of the aileron control cables for a defective swage, and before further flight, replace any damaged or defective cable with a new cable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A35/36-27-42, dated December 23, 2002. For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is an intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required. (h) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane an aileron control cable unless it has been inspected in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) No Reporting or Parts Return Requirement Although Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A35/36-27-42, dated December 23, 2002, has procedures for submitting a report showing compliance and for returning any discrepant parts to the manufacturer, this AD does not include those requirements. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita 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 (k) of this AD. (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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Donald Ristow, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4120; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 9, 2005 (70 FR 38578, July 5, 2005). [[Page 12065]] (i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A35/36-27-42, dated December 23, 2002. (ii) Reserved. (4) For Learjet Inc. service information identified in this AD, contact Learjet Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209-2942; telephone 316-946-2000; fax 316-946-2220; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.bombardier.com. (5) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 15, 2017. Thomas Groves, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-03715 Filed 2-27-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER ADDRESSES: For service information part 39 by adding an AD that would
contains regulatory documents having general identified in this final rule, contact apply to certain Learjet Inc. Model 36A
applicability and legal effect, most of which Learjet Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita, airplanes. The NPRM published in the
are keyed to and codified in the Code of KS 67209–2942; telephone 316–946– Federal Register on November 18, 2016
Federal Regulations, which is published under 2000; fax 316–946–2220; email ac.ict@
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. (81 FR 81704) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
aero.bombardier.com; Internet http:// NPRM was prompted by a report
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by www.bombardier.com. You may view indicating that an aileron cable failed on
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of this referenced service information at an airplane during a tension check, and
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL the FAA, Transport Airplane a determination that Model 36A
REGISTER issue of each week. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., airplanes were not included in AD
Renton, WA. For information on the 2005–13–36, Amendment 39–14173
availability of this material at the FAA, (70 FR 38578, July 5, 2005), which
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION call 425–227–1221. It is also available addresses this condition for other
on the Internet at http:// Learjet Inc. airplanes. The NPRM
Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for proposed to require a one-time
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– inspection of the center ball of the
14 CFR Part 39 9388. aileron control cables for a defective
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9388; Directorate swage, and corrective actions if
Identifier 2016–NM–145–AD; Amendment Examining the AD Docket
39–18810; AD 2017–04–15] necessary. We are issuing this AD to
You may examine the AD docket on
prevent severe weakening of the aileron
RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http://
cable, and consequent reduced
www.regulations.gov by searching for
controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Inc. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Airplanes 9388; or in person at the Docket Comments
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, We gave the public the opportunity to
Administration (FAA), DOT. except Federal holidays. The AD docket participate in developing this AD. We
ACTION: Final rule. contains this AD, the regulatory received no comments on the NPRM or
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new evaluation, any comments received, and on the determination of the cost to the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain other information. The address for the public.
Learjet Inc. Model 36A airplanes. This Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Conclusion
AD was prompted by a report indicating Docket Management Facility, U.S.
that an aileron cable failed on an Department of Transportation, Docket We reviewed the relevant data and
airplane during a tension check and a Operations, M–30, West Building determined that air safety and the
determination that Model 36A airplanes Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 public interest require adopting this AD
were not included in AD 2005–13–36, New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, as proposed, except for minor editorial
which addresses this issue for other DC 20590. changes. We have determined that these
Learjet Inc. airplanes. This AD requires FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: minor changes:
a one-time inspection of the center ball Donald Ristow, Aerospace Engineer, • Are consistent with the intent that
of the aileron control cables for a Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE– was proposed in the NPRM for
defective swage, and corrective actions 116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft correcting the unsafe condition; and
if necessary. We are issuing this AD to Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport
address the unsafe condition on these Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower • Do not add any additional burden
products. National Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; upon the public than was already
phone: 316–946–4120; fax: 316–946– proposed in the NPRM.
DATES: This AD is effective April 4,
2017. 4107; email: donald.ristow@faa.gov. Costs of Compliance
The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved the incorporation by reference We estimate that this AD affects 21
of a certain publication listed in this AD Discussion airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
as of August 9, 2005 (70 FR 38578, July We issued a notice of proposed the following costs to comply with this
5, 2005). rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
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Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... $0 $85 $1,785
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacement that would required inspection. We have no way of might need this replacement:
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Cable Replacement ............. Up to 48 work-hours × $85 per hour = up to $4,080 .... Up to $2,020 ...................... Up to $6,100.
According to the manufacturer, some List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 December 23, 2002. For the purposes of this
of the costs of this AD may be covered AD, a detailed inspection is an intensive
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation examination of a specific item, installation,
under warranty, thereby reducing the safety, Incorporation by reference, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
cost impact on affected individuals. We Safety. irregularity. Available lighting is normally
do not control warranty coverage for supplemented with a direct source of good
affected individuals. As a result, we Adoption of the Amendment
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
have included all costs in our cost Accordingly, under the authority Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying
estimate. delegated to me by the Administrator, lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
Authority for This Rulemaking follows: required.
Title 49 of the United States Code (h) Parts Installation Limitation
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue As of the effective date of this AD, no
DIRECTIVES
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, person may install on any airplane an aileron
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 control cable unless it has been inspected in
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: continues to read as follows: accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD.
Aviation Programs, describes in more Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) No Reporting or Parts Return
detail the scope of the Agency’s Requirement
authority. § 39.13 [Amended] Although Bombardier Alert Service
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Bulletin A35/36–27–42, dated December 23,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the following new airworthiness 2002, has procedures for submitting a report
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: directive (AD): showing compliance and for returning any
discrepant parts to the manufacturer, this AD
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 2017–04–15 Learjet Inc.: Amendment 39– does not include those requirements.
section, Congress charges the FAA with 18810; Docket No. FAA–2016–9388;
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–145–AD. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
air commerce by prescribing regulations (AMOCs)
(a) Effective Date
for practices, methods, and procedures (1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft
This AD is effective April 4, 2017. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation (b) Affected ADs authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
is within the scope of that authority None. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
because it addresses an unsafe condition send your request to your principal inspector
(c) Applicability
that is likely to exist or develop on or local Flight Standards District Office, as
products identified in this rulemaking This AD applies to Learjet Inc. Model 36A
airplanes, certificated in any category, as appropriate. If sending information directly
action. to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
identified in Bombardier Alert Service
Bulletin A35/36–27–42, dated December 23, attention of the person identified in
Regulatory Findings paragraph (k) of this AD.
2002.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
This AD will not have federalism (d) Subject notify your appropriate principal inspector,
implications under Executive Order or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
13132. This AD will not have a of the local flight standards district office/
America Code 27, Flight controls.
substantial direct effect on the States, on certificate holding district office.
the relationship between the national (e) Unsafe Condition
(k) Related Information
government and the States, or on the This AD was prompted by a report
distribution of power and indicating that an aileron cable failed on an For more information about this AD,
responsibilities among the various airplane during a tension check. We are contact Donald Ristow, Aerospace Engineer,
issuing this AD to prevent severe weakening Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE–116W,
levels of government. FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
of the aileron cable, and consequent reduced
For the reasons discussed above, I controllability of the airplane. (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight
certify that this AD: D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS
(f) Compliance 67209; phone: 316–946–4120; fax: 316–946–
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the 4107; email: donald.ristow@faa.gov.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance times specified, unless already
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under done.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(g) Inspection approved the incorporation by reference
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
Within 100 flight hours or 90 days after the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
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(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation effective date of this AD, whichever occurs paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
in Alaska, and first, do a detailed inspection of the center part 51.
ball of the aileron control cables for a (2) You must use this service information
(4) Will not have a significant defective swage, and before further flight, as applicable to do the actions required by
economic impact, positive or negative, replace any damaged or defective cable with this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
on a substantial number of small entities a new cable, in accordance with the (3) The following service information was
under the criteria of the Regulatory Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier approved for IBR on August 9, 2005 (70 FR
Flexibility Act. Alert Service Bulletin A35/36–27–42, dated 38578, July 5, 2005).
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(i) Bombardier Alert Service Bulletin A35/ (IFR) operations at these airports. scope of that authority as it modifies
36–27–42, dated December 23, 2002. Additionally, the geographic Class D airspace and Class E surface
(ii) Reserved. coordinates at Bay City Municipal area airspace at Sugar Land Regional
(4) For Learjet Inc. service information
identified in this AD, contact Learjet Inc.,
Airport, Brenham Municipal Airport, Airport, Houston Sugar Land, TX; and
One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209–2942; and Brooks County Airport, as well as modifies Class E airspace extending
telephone 316–946–2000; fax 316–946–2220; the name of Sugar Land Regional upward from 700 feet above the surface
email ac.ict@aero.bombardier.com; Internet Airport (formerly Sugar Land at Kingsville Kleberg County Airport,
http://www.bombardier.com. Municipal/Hull Field) are being Alice, TX; Bay City Municipal Airport,
(5) You may view this referenced service adjusted to coincide with the FAA’s Bay City, TX; Brenham Municipal
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane aeronautical database. This action does Airport, Brenham, TX; Burnet
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
not remove Class E airspace at Municipal Airport-Kate Craddock Field,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport, Austin, Burnet, TX; Brooks County Airport,
(6) You may view this service information TX, as was proposed. Falfurrias, TX; Possum Kingdom
that is incorporated by reference at the DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 27, Airport, Graford, TX; and Hamilton
National Archives and Records 2017. The Director of the Federal Municipal Airport, Hamilton, TX.
Administration (NARA). For information on Register approves this incorporation by
the availability of this material at NARA, call History
reference action under Title 1, Code of
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// On August 11, 2016, the FAA
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order published in the Federal Register a
locations.html.
7400.11 and publication of conforming notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM),
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February amendments. (81 FR 53091) Docket No. FAA–2016–
15, 2017. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A, 8503, to modify Class D airspace and
Thomas Groves, Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E surface area airspace at Sugar
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Points, and subsequent amendments can Land Regional Airport, Houston Sugar
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Land, TX; and modify Class E airspace
[FR Doc. 2017–03715 Filed 2–27–17; 8:45 am] air_traffic/publications/. For further extending upward from 700 feet above
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information, you can contact the the surface at Kingsville Kleberg County
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Airport, Alice, TX; Bay City Municipal
Administration, 800 Independence Airport, Bay City, TX; Brenham
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Municipal Airport, Brenham, TX;
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Burnet Municipal Airport-Kate
Federal Aviation Administration also available for inspection at the Craddock Field, Burnet, TX; Brooks
National Archives and Records County Airport, Falfurrias, TX; Possum
14 CFR Part 71 Administration (NARA). For Kingdom Airport, Graford, TX; and
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8503; Airspace information on the availability of FAA Hamilton Municipal Airport, Hamilton,
Docket No. 16–ASW–11] Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– TX; and remove Class E at Horseshoe
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Bay Resort Airport, Austin, TX.
Amendment of Class D and E Airspace federal_register/code_of_federal- Interested parties were invited to
for the Following Texas Towns; regulations/ibr_locations.html. participate in this rulemaking effort by
Houston Sugar Land, TX; Alice, TX; FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace submitting written comments on the
Bay City, TX; Brenham, TX; Burnet, TX; Designations and Reporting Points, is proposal to the FAA. One (1) comment
Falfurrias, TX; Graford, TX; and published yearly and effective on was received from an individual from
Hamilton, TX September 15. Round Mountain, TX. In synopsis, the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
individual stated that: RNAV SIAPs 1
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation were published in the Garmin 430W or
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Administration, Operations Support available by printed photo copies; that
ACTION: Final rule. Class E airspace to 700 AGL is critical
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX to maintain cloud clearance at
and Class E surface area airspace at 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport; that if the
Sugar Land Regional Airport, Houston SIAPs are removed, public procedures
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Sugar Land, TX; and Class E airspace should be established; that many airmen
extending upward from 700 feet above Authority for This Rulemaking have obtained published SIAPs through
the surface at Kingsville Kleberg County The FAA’s authority to issue rules unapproved sources and do not possess
Airport, Alice, TX; Bay City Municipal regarding aviation safety is found in a letter of authorization to utilize them;
Airport, Bay City, TX; Brenham Title 49 of the United States Code. and that Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport
Municipal Airport, Brenham, TX; Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the need that protected airspace and
Burnet Municipal Airport-Kate authority of the FAA Administrator. approached to maintain a higher level of
Craddock Field, Burnet, TX; Brooks Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, public safety and operational
County Airport, Falfurrias, TX; Possum describes in more detail the scope of the consistency.
Kingdom Airport, Graford, TX; and agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Subsequent to the publication, the
Hamilton Municipal Airport, Hamilton, promulgated under the authority FAA found that special instrument
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TX. Decommissioning of non- described in Subtitle VII, Part A, approach procedures exist at Horseshoe
directional radio beacons (NDBs), Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Bay Resort Airport requiring the Class E
cancellation of NDB approaches, and section, the FAA is charged with airspace area extending upward from
implementation of area navigation prescribing regulations to assign the use 1 Special instrument procedures are not
(RNAV) procedures have made this of airspace necessary to ensure the published in accordance with 14 CFR part 97 and
action necessary for the safety and safety of aircraft and the efficient use of require specific FAA approval for use. FAA Order
management of Instrument Flight Rules airspace. This regulation is within the 8260.60, Chpt.2, 2–1–1.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 4, 2017. | |
| Contact | Donald Ristow, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4120; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 12063 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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