Compliance Regulations and Guidance Affecting your Industry

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Investigation of a recent high altitude loss of cabin pressurization on a BD-100-1A10 aircraft determined that it was caused by a partial blockage of a safety valve cabin pressure- sensing port, in conjunction with a dormant failure/leakage of the safety valve manometric capsule. The blockage, caused by accumulation of lint/dust on the grid of the port plug, did not allow sufficient airflow through the cabin pressure-sensing port to compensate for the rate of leakage from the manometric capsule, resulting in the opening of the safety valve. It was also determined that failure of the manometric capsule alone would not result in the opening of the safety valve.

The unsafe condition is possible loss of cabin pressure caused by the opening of the safety valve. This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 1, 2010.

 

This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting airworthiness directive (AD) 2010–06–51 that was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of The Boeing Company Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series airplanes by individual notices. This AD requires doing a detailed inspection of the inboard and outboard aft attach lugs of the left and right elevator control tab mechanisms for gaps between the swage ring and the aft attach lug, and between the spacer and the aft attach lug; trying to move or rotate the spacer using hand pressure; and replacing any discrepant elevator tab control mechanism, including performing the detailed inspection on the replacement part before and after installation. This AD is prompted by a report of failure of the aft attach lugs on the left elevator tab control mechanism, which resulted in severe elevator vibration. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct a loose bearing in the aft lug of the elevator tab control mechanism, which could result in unwanted elevator and tab vibration. The consequent structural failure of the elevator or horizontal stabilizer could result in loss of aircraft control and structural integrity.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 7, 2010 to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by emergency AD 2010–06–51, issued March 12, 2010, which contained the requirements of this amendment.

 

This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule published in the Federal Register December 7, 2009 that establishes Class E airspace at Jackson Muni, Jackson, AL.

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 21, 2010.

 

The FAA is replacing Special Federal Aviation Regulation 100–1(SFAR 100–1), with SFAR 100–2 that continues to allow Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) to accept expired flight instructor certificates and inspection authorizations for renewals from U.S. military and civilian personnel (U.S. personnel) who are assigned outside the United States in support of U.S. Armed Forces operations. SFAR 100–2 also continues to allow FSDOs to accept expired airman written test reports for certain practical tests from U.S. personnel who are assigned outside the United States in support of U.S. Armed Forces operations. This action is necessary to avoid penalizing U.S. personnel who are unable to meet the regulatory time limits of their flight instructor certificate, inspection authorization, or airman written test report because they are serving outside the United States in support of U.S. Armed Forces operations. The effect of this action is to give U.S. personnel who are assigned outside the United States in support of U.S. Armed Forces operations extra time to meet certain eligibility requirements in the current rules.

DATES: This final rule is effective June 20, 2010.

 

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GE CJ610 series turbojet engines and CF700 turbofan engines with AFT Technologies combustion liners, part number (P/N) AFT–5016T30G02. This AD requires removing from service, AFT Technologies combustion liners, P/N AFT–5016T30G02. This AD results from a report of an AFT Technologies combustion liner that released a large section of the inner combustion liner and reports of six combustion liners with premature cracks. We are issuing this AD to prevent premature cracks in the combustion liner, which could release pieces of the inner combustion liner. A release of pieces of the inner combustion liner could cause an uncontained failure of the engine turbine and damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 28, 2010.

 

This action confirms the effective date of a direct final rule published in the Federal Register December 7, 2009 that establishes Class E airspace at Fort A.P. Hill, VA.

Effective Date: 0901 UTC, April 21, 2010.

 

This action modifies Jet Routes J-37 and J-55 by terminating the routes at navigation aid facilities prior to the U.S./Canadian border. The FAA is taking this action to support the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) program.

Effective Date: 0901 UTC, June 3, 2010

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above that would supersede an existing AD. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: The revision 00 of the AIRBUS A330 ALS [Airworthiness Limitations Section] Part 3 was issued primarily to introduce two new CMR [Certification Maintenance Requirements] tasks, referenced 282400–G0001–1–C and 282400– P0001–1–C. ALS Part 3 Revision 01 introduces more restrictive requirements for aircraft configurations already in service. The unsafe condition is safety-significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.



 

This establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

Effective Date: This rule is effective April 28, 2010. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.

The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 28, 2010.

 

The information collected on this form is required. This form reports occurrences or detection of each failure, malfunction, or defect in an aircraft. We estimate that it will take 1 hour to complete the form. No assurance of confidentiality is promised. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number associated with this collection is 2120-0008. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20591,Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, ABA-20

The information collected on this form is necessary to determine applicant eligibility for flight engineer or flight navigator certificates. The information is used to determine certification eligibility. We estimated that it will take 6 minutes to complete the form. The information collection is required to obtain a benefit. The information collected becomes part of the Privacy Act system of records DOT/FAA 847,  Records on Individuals. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number associated with this collection is 2120-0007. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, A -20.

The information that is submitted is used to improve the Aircraft Certification systems Evaluation Program (ACSEP) including the training associated with the program. Although not mandatory, it is requested that this form be completed within thirty (30) days after the completion of the evaluation
 

This collection of information is for the purpose of issuing a U.S.Type Certificate, Production Certificate, or Supplemental Type Certificate to any applicant meeting the criteriaestablished in 14 CFR part 21. The FAA uses the information to evaluate an applicant's application for a U.S. Type Certificate, Production Certificate, or Supplemental Type Certificate. The information on FAA Form 8110-12, Application for Type Certificate, Production Certificate, or Supplemental Type Certificate is solicited under the authority of 49U.S.C. 44702 as implemented by 14 CFR part 21. The burden associated with completingFAA Form 8110-12 is 48 minutes. Providing this information is mandatory if an applicant wishes to obtain a Type Certificate, Production Certificate, or Supplemental Type Certificate.Confidentiality is neither provided nor necessary. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays acurrently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number associated with this collectionof information is 2120-0018. Comments concerning the burden and suggestions for reducingthe burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, ABA-20.

Information on FAA Form 8130-1, Application for Export Certificate of Airworthiness is solicited under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 44103 as implemented by 14 CFR Part 21. The purpose of this information is to evaluate an applicant's application for an export airworthiness approval for a Class I or Class 11 product.

The information collected on this form is required. This form reports occurrences or detection of each failure, malfunction, or defect in an aircraft. We estimate that it will take 1 hour to complete the form. No assurance of confidentiality is promised. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
 

The reason for collecting this information is to track major maintenance performed on aircraft. The collected information is used as part of the aircraft's historical file. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response. Responses are mandated by 14 CFR Part 43. Collected information becomes part of the public record and no confidentiality is required

The information collected on this form is required. This form reports occurrences or detection of each failure, malfunction, or defect in an aircraft. We estimate that it will take 1 hour to complete the form. No assurance of confidentiality is promised. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond, to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this form is 2120-0552. This information is collected by the FAA's Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) Program, under the authority of 49 USC 44701.

This information on FAA form 8130-9, Statement of Conformity, is collected for the purpose of obtaining mandatory information by an applicant as stated below. The FAA uses the information to maintain and update the current database for products and parts during the type certification program and for original airworthiness approvals.
 

This rulemaking transfers the FAA’s rules governing civil aviation security to TSA. This rulemaking also amends those rules to enhance security as required by recent legislation. This rulemaking also requires additional qualifications, training, and testing of individuals who screen persons and property that are carried in passenger aircraft. It is intended to improve the quality of screening conducted by aircraft operators and foreign air carriers. This rule is being adopted to improve the qualifications of individuals performing screening, and thereby to improve the level of security in air transportation. This will help ensure a smooth transition of aviation security from the FAA to TSA, and will avoid disruptions in air transportation due to any shortage of qualified screeners.

Effective Date: This rule is effective February 17, 2002. The incorporation by reference of certain publications in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 17, 2002. Submit comments by March 25, 2002.