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Establishment of Class D Airspace; Columbus, MS

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This action establishes Class D airspace at Columbus, MS. A federal contract tower with a weather reporting
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system has been constructed at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. Therefore, the airport meets criteria for Class D airspace. Class D surface area airspace is required when the control tower is open to contain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and other Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action establishes Class D airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,800 feet MSL within a 4.1mile radius of the airport.

Modification of Class E Airspace; Mapleton, IA

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

Mapleton Municipal Airport has been renamed James G. Whiting Memorial Field. A review of controlled airspace for Mapleton, IA indicates it does not comply with the criteria for 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) airspace required for diverse departures.

This action replaces ``Mapleton Municipal Airport'' in the legal description of Mapleton, IA Class E airspace area with ``James G. Whiting Memorial Field.'' It also enlarges the area to provide adequate protection for diverse departures and brings the legal description into compliance with FAA Orders.

Modification of Class E Airspace; Milford, IA

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This action modifies the Class E airspace area at Milford, IA. A review of controlled airspace for Fuller Airport, Milford, IA, indicates it does not comply with the criteria for 700 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) airspace required for diverse departures as specified in FAA Order 7400.2E. The area is enlarged to conform to the criteria in FAA Order 7400.2E.

Airworthiness Directives; Aerospatiale Model ATR72 Series Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Aerospatiale Model ATR72 series airplanes, that currently requires initial and repetitive inspections to detect fatigue cracking in certain areas of the fuselage, and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, this action would require a new inspection for oversized fastener holes and cracking, and repair if necessary. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage and the passenger and service doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, - 341, and -342 Series Airplanes; and Model A340 Series

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330301, 321, 322, 341, and 342 series airplanes; and certain Model A340 series airplanes. This proposal would require inspecting for and repairing cracks of the wire harness slots in the inner rear spars of the wings between ribs 4 and 5, and coldexpanding crackfree wire harness slots and bolt holes. This action is necessary to prevent cracking of the wire harness slot, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Series Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 777 series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement of the cargo control joysticks with new joysticks that include a moisture seal and ventilated cover. This action is necessary to prevent water from being trapped inside the joystick covers, which could result in uncommanded movements of the power drive unit during ground handling of cargo and consequent possible injury to ground personnel. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Bombardier Model DHC8 102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections for discrepancies of certain rear spar fittings between the flex shaft of the flap secondary drive and the wingtofuselage structure, and corrective action if necessary. This proposal also provides for an optional modification of the flex shaft installation, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to find and fix
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damage and subsequent failure of the rear spar fittings, which could result in loss of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD- 11F Airplanes

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD11 and MD11F airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of the transfer pipe assembly installation for the tail tank for damage and cracks, and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct damage and cracks to the transfer pipe assembly installation for the tail tank, which could result in fuel leakage and possible ignition. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41,

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplane models. This proposal would require inspection of the captain's and first officer's seat locking pins for minimum engagement with the detent holes in the seat tracks; inspection of the seat lockpins for excessive wear; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent uncommanded seat movement during takeoff and/or landing, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of control of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements; Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The nature of the information collection is described as well as its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 60day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 12, 2003. No comments were received.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Child Restraint Systems

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

On October 22, 2002, NHTSA published an interim final rule that amended the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on child restraint systems to permit the manufacture and sale of harnesses that attach to school bus seat backs as long as the harnesses are properly labeled. The agency scheduled the interim final rule to terminate on December 1, 2003, while requesting comments on permanently adopting the provisions of the interim final rule. To allow for more time to respond to the comments, this document delays the expiration date of the interim final rule for an additional nine months.

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending November 14, 2003

Fri, Nov 28 2003 11:00:00 GMT

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. Sections 412 and 414. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: OST200316525.

Date Filed: November 13, 2003.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject:
PAC/Reso/421 dated August 12, 2003.
Finally Adopted Resolutions r1r42.
MinutesPAC/Meet/179 dated August 12, 2003.
Intended effective date: January 1, 2004.
Andrea M. Jenkins,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. 0329649 Filed 112603; 8:45 am]
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