83 FR 37771 - Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 149 (August 2, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 149 (August 2, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-16491 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 149 (Thursday, August 2, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 37771-37773] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16491] [[Page 37771]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0690; Product Identifier 2018-CE-022-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Models G-IV and GIV-X airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a revision to the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the aircraft maintenance manual (AMM) based on fatigue and damage tolerance testing and updated analysis. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate updated inspection requirements and life limits that address fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSEs). We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 17, 2018. 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., 500 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31402-2206; telephone: 800-810-4853; fax: 912-965- 3520; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 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-2018- 0690; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald ``Ron'' Wissing, Airframe Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5552; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0690; Product Identifier 2018-CE-022-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM. Discussion We received a revision to the ALS of the maintenance manual for Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Models G-IV and GIV-X airplanes based on fatigue and damage tolerance testing and updated analysis that indicates current inspection programs may not be identifying cracks before reaching critical size. The revised ALS updates inspection requirements and life limits that address fatigue cracking of PSEs. We determined that these actions are necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This condition, if not corrected, could result in fatigue cracking of PSEs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the PSEs and critical components with consequent loss of control of the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Gulfstream Document No. GIV-GER-0008, Summary of Changes to the GIV Series and GIV-X Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision B, dated March 12, 2018. The service information describes more restrictive inspection intervals or altered NDT inspection requirements and updated life limits that address fatigue cracking of the PSEs. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing 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. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require revising the AMM, Chapter 5 ``Life Limits'' and ``Airworthiness Limitations'' sections, to incorporate new inspections and life limits based on fatigue and damage tolerance (FTD) testing and updated analysis. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 711 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 37772]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revise ALS and AMM................ 20 work-hour x $85 Not applicable....... $1,700 $1,208,700 per hour = $1,700. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket No. FAA-2018-0690; Product Identifier 2018-CE-022-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 17, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Model G-IV airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 1000 through 1535; and Model GIV-X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 4001 through 4363. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model G-IV airplanes are also referred to by the marketing designations G300 and G400. Model GIV-X airplanes are also referred to by the marketing designations G350 and G450. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls; 32, Landing Gear; 52, Doors; 53, Fuselage; 55, Stabilizers; 57, Wings; 71, Power Plant- General; and 78, Engine Exhaust. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a revision to the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the Model G-IV and Model GIV-X maintenance manuals based on fatigue and damage tolerance testing and updated analysis. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSEs). This unsafe condition, if unaddressed, could result in reduced structural integrity of a PSE or critical component and lead to loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Airplane Maintenance Manual Revisions Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the ALS of your maintenance or inspection program (e.g., maintenance manual) to incorporate the airworthiness limitations specified in Gulfstream Document No. GIV-GER-0008, Summary of Changes to the GIV Series and GIV-X Series Airworthiness Limitations, Revision B, dated March 12, 2018, as applicable to your model and serial number airplane. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program (e.g., maintenance manual) has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative inspections or intervals may be used unless approved as an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch, 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 certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) 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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Ronald ``Ron'' Wissing, Airframe Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia [[Page 37773]] 30337; phone: 404-474-5552; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, Georgia 31402-2206; telephone: (800) 810-4853; fax 912-965-3520; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.gulfstream.com/product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329- 4148. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 25, 2018. Pat Mullen, Aircraft Certification Service, Acting Deputy Director, Policy and Innovation Division, AIR-601. [FR Doc. 2018-16491 Filed 8-1-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION telephone: 800–810–4853; fax: 912– Aerospace Corporation Models G–IV
965–3520; email: pubs@gulfstream.com; and GIV–X airplanes based on fatigue
Federal Aviation Administration internet: http://www.gulfstream.com/ and damage tolerance testing and
product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/ updated analysis that indicates current
14 CFR Part 39 index.htm. You may view this service inspection programs may not be
information at the FAA, Policy and identifying cracks before reaching
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0690; Product
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas critical size. The revised ALS updates
Identifier 2018–CE–022–AD]
City, Missouri 64106. For information inspection requirements and life limits
RIN 2120–AA64 on the availability of this material at the that address fatigue cracking of PSEs.
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. We determined that these actions are
Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream necessary to address the identified
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes Examining the AD Docket
unsafe condition. This condition, if not
You may examine the AD docket on
AGENCY: Federal Aviation corrected, could result in fatigue
the internet at http://
Administration (FAA), DOT. cracking of PSEs, which could result in
www.regulations.gov by searching for
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
reduced structural integrity of the PSEs
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(NPRM). 0690; or in person at Docket Operations and critical components with
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday consequent loss of control of the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new through Friday, except Federal holidays. airplane.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The AD docket contains this NPRM, the Related Service Information Under 1
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation regulatory evaluation, any comments CFR Part 51
Models G–IV and GIV–X airplanes. This received, and other information. The
proposed AD was prompted by a street address for Docket Operations We reviewed Gulfstream Document
revision to the airworthiness limitations (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the No. GIV–GER–0008, Summary of
section (ALS) of the aircraft ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Changes to the GIV Series and GIV–X
maintenance manual (AMM) based on available in the AD docket shortly after Series Airworthiness Limitations,
fatigue and damage tolerance testing receipt. Revision B, dated March 12, 2018. The
and updated analysis. This proposed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: service information describes more
AD would require revising the Ronald ‘‘Ron’’ Wissing, Airframe restrictive inspection intervals or altered
maintenance or inspection program to Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, NDT inspection requirements and
incorporate updated inspection 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, updated life limits that address fatigue
requirements and life limits that address Georgia 30337; phone: 404–474–5552; cracking of the PSEs. This service
fatigue cracking of principal structural fax: 404–474–5606; email: information is reasonably available
elements (PSEs). We are proposing this ronald.wissing@faa.gov. because the interested parties have
AD to address the unsafe condition on access to it through their normal course
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
these products. of business or by the means identified
DATES: We must receive comments on Comments Invited
in the ADDRESSES section.
this proposed AD by September 17, We invite you to send any written
2018. relevant data, views, or arguments about FAA’s Determination
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, this proposal. Send your comments to
We are proposing this AD because we
using the procedures found in 14 CFR an address listed under the ADDRESSES
evaluated all the relevant information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
and determined the unsafe condition
methods: 2018–0690; Product Identifier 2018–CE–
described previously is likely to exist or
022–AD’’ at the beginning of your
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to develop in other products of the same
comments. We specifically invite
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the type design.
comments on the overall regulatory,
instructions for submitting comments.
economic, environmental, and energy Proposed AD Requirements
• Fax: 202–493–2251. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
• Mail: U.S. Department of all comments received by the closing This proposed AD would require
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– date and may amend this NPRM revising the AMM, Chapter 5 ‘‘Life
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room because of those comments. Limits’’ and ‘‘Airworthiness
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We will post all comments we Limitations’’ sections, to incorporate
Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http:// new inspections and life limits based on
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any fatigue and damage tolerance (FTD)
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We testing and updated analysis.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive Costs of Compliance
For service information identified in about this NPRM.
this NPRM, contact Gulfstream We estimate that this proposed AD
Aerospace Corporation, Technical Discussion affects 711 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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Publications Dept., 500 Gulfstream We received a revision to the ALS of We estimate the following costs to
Road, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; the maintenance manual for Gulfstream comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Revise ALS and AMM .................... 20 work-hour × $85 per hour = Not applicable ................................ $1,700 $1,208,700
$1,700.
Authority for This Rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Unsafe Condition
Title 49 of the United States Code in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by a revision to the
(4) Will not have a significant airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
economic impact, positive or negative, Model G–IV and Model GIV–X maintenance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, manuals based on fatigue and damage
section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities tolerance testing and updated analysis. We
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: under the criteria of the Regulatory are issuing this AD to detect and correct
Aviation Programs, describes in more Flexibility Act. fatigue cracking of principal structural
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 elements (PSEs). This unsafe condition, if
authority. unaddressed, could result in reduced
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation structural integrity of a PSE or critical
the authority described in Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference, component and lead to loss of control of the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: airplane.
Safety.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (f) Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with The Proposed Amendment
Comply with this AD within the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already
air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated to me by the Administrator, done.
for practices, methods, and procedures the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (g) Airplane Maintenance Manual Revisions
the Administrator finds necessary for 39 as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation Within 12 months after the effective date
is within the scope of that authority of this AD, revise the ALS of your
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS maintenance or inspection program (e.g.,
because it addresses an unsafe condition DIRECTIVES maintenance manual) to incorporate the
that is likely to exist or develop on airworthiness limitations specified in
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Gulfstream Document No. GIV–GER–0008,
action. continues to read as follows: Summary of Changes to the GIV Series and
This proposed AD is issued in GIV–X Series Airworthiness Limitations,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
accordance with authority delegated by Revision B, dated March 12, 2018, as
the Executive Director, Aircraft § 39.13 [Amended] applicable to your model and serial number
Certification Service, as authorized by airplane.
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
with that order, issuance of ADs is the following new airworthiness
directive (AD): After the maintenance or inspection
normally a function of the Compliance program (e.g., maintenance manual) has been
and Airworthiness Division, but during Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: Docket revised as required by paragraph (g) of this
this transition period, the Executive No. FAA–2018–0690; Product Identifier AD, no alternative inspections or intervals
Director has delegated the authority to 2018–CE–022–AD. may be used unless approved as an
issue ADs applicable to small airplanes, alternative method of compliance in
(a) Comments Due Date
gliders, balloons, airships, domestic accordance with the procedures specified in
We must receive comments by September paragraph (i) of this AD.
business jet transport airplanes, and 17, 2018.
associated appliances to the Director of (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the Policy and Innovation Division. (b) Affected ADs (AMOCs)
None. (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO Branch,
Regulatory Findings
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
(c) Applicability
We determined that this proposed AD for this AD, if requested using the procedures
would not have federalism implications This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
under Executive Order 13132. This Corporation Model G–IV airplanes, 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
proposed AD would not have a certificated in any category, serial numbers principal inspector or local Flight Standards
1000 through 1535; and Model GIV–X District Office, as appropriate. If sending
substantial direct effect on the States, on airplanes, certificated in any category, serial information directly to the manager of the
the relationship between the national numbers 4001 through 4363. certification office, send it to the attention of
government and the States, or on the Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
distribution of power and G–IV airplanes are also referred to by the this AD.
responsibilities among the various marketing designations G300 and G400. (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
levels of government. Model GIV–X airplanes are also referred to by notify your appropriate principal inspector,
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For the reasons discussed above, I the marketing designations G350 and G450. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
certify this proposed regulation: of the local flight standards district office/
(d) Subject
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory certificate holding district office.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Air Transport Association (ATA) of America (j) Related Information
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Code 27, Flight Controls; 32, Landing Gear; (1) For more information about this AD,
the DOT Regulatory Policies and 52, Doors; 53, Fuselage; 55, Stabilizers; 57, contact Ronald ‘‘Ron’’ Wissing, Airframe
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Wings; 71, Power Plant-General; and 78, Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701
1979), Engine Exhaust. Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
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30337; phone: 404–474–5552; fax: 404–474– comments. You may also submit decisions on the proposal. Comments
5606; email: ronald.wissing@faa.gov. comments through the internet at http:// are specifically invited on the overall
(2) For service information identified in www.regulations.gov. regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace environmental, and energy-related
Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Savannah,
Georgia 31402–2206; telephone: (800) 810–
Designations and Reporting Points, and aspects of the proposal.
4853; fax 912–965–3520; email: pubs@ subsequent amendments can be viewed Communications should identify both
gulfstream.com; internet: http:// online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ docket numbers and be submitted in
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ publications/. For further information, triplicate to the address listed above.
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. You may you can contact the Airspace Policy Persons wishing the FAA to
view this referenced service information at Group, Federal Aviation acknowledge receipt of their comments
the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Administration, 800 Independence on this notice must submit with those
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; comments a self-addressed, stamped
information on the availability of this telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is postcard on which the following
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
also available for inspection at the
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 25, National Archives and Records Docket No. FAA–2017–0349/Airspace
2018. Administration (NARA). For Docket No. 17–AAL–5’’. The postcard
Pat Mullen, information on the availability of FAA will be date/time stamped and returned
Aircraft Certification Service, Acting Deputy Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) to the commenter.
Director, Policy and Innovation Division, 741–6030, or go to https:// All communications received before
AIR–601. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ the specified closing date for comments
[FR Doc. 2018–16491 Filed 8–1–18; 8:45 am] ibr-locations.html. will be considered before taking action
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace on the proposed rule. The proposal
Designations and Reporting Points, is contained in this notice may be changed
published yearly and effective on in light of the comments received. A
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION September 15. report summarizing each substantive
public contact with FAA personnel
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
concerned with this rulemaking will be
Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
filed in the docket.
14 CFR Part 71 Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center, 2200 S. Availability of NPRMs
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0349; Airspace 216th St., Des Moines, WA, 98198–
Docket No. 17–AAL–5] An electronic copy of this document
6547; telephone (206) 231–2245. may be downloaded through the
RIN–2120–AA66 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
Authority for This Rulemaking Recently published rulemaking
Proposed Modification of Class E documents can also be accessed through
Airspace for the Following Alaska The FAA’s authority to issue rules the FAA’s web page at http://
Towns; St. Michael, AK; Shaktoolik, regarding aviation safety is found in www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/
AK; and Tatitlek, AK Title 49 of the United States Code. airspace_amendments/.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the You may review the public docket
Administration (FAA), DOT. authority of the FAA Administrator. containing the proposal, any comments
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, received, and any final disposition in
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
describes in more detail the scope of the person in the Dockets Office (see the
(NPRM). agency’s authority. This rulemaking is ADDRESSES section for the address and
SUMMARY: This action proposes to promulgated under the authority phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
modify Class E airspace extending described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
upward from 1,200 feet above the Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that except federal holidays. An informal
surface at St. Michael Airport, AK; section, the FAA is charged with docket may also be examined during
Shaktoolik Airport, AK; and Tatitlek prescribing regulations to assign the use normal business hours at the Northwest
Airport, AK. This proposal would add of airspace necessary to ensure the Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
exclusionary language to the legal safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
descriptions of these airports to exclude airspace. This regulation is within the Organization, Western Service Center,
Class E airspace extending beyond 12 scope of that authority as it would Operations Support Group, Western
miles from the shoreline, and would amend Class E airspace extending Service Center, 2200 S 216th St., Des
ensure the safety and management of upward from 1,200 feet above the Moines, WA 98198–6547.
aircraft within the National Airspace surface at St. Michael Airport, AK;
Shaktoolik Airport, AK; and Tatitlek Availability and Summary of
System. Documents for Incorporation by
Airport, AK to support IFR operations in
DATES: Comments must be received on standard instrument approach and Reference
or before September 17, 2018. departure procedures at these airports. This document proposes to amend
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
proposal to the U.S. Department of Comments Invited Designations and Reporting Points,
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Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 Interested parties are invited to dated August 3, 2017, and effective
New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building participate in this proposed rulemaking September 15, 2017. FAA Order
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, by submitting such written data, views, 7400.11B is publicly available as listed
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1– or arguments, as they may desire. in the ADDRESSES section of this
800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You Comments that provide the factual basis document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA– supporting the views and suggestions Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
2017–0349; Airspace Docket No. 17– presented are particularly helpful in air traffic service routes, and reporting
AAL–5, at the beginning of your developing reasoned regulatory points.
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 17, 2018. | |
| Contact | Ronald ``Ron'' Wissing, Airframe Engineer, Atlanta ACO Branch, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337; phone: 404-474-5552; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 37771 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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