The Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL,

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all EMBRAER Model EMB135BJ, 135ER, 135KE, 135KL, 135LR, 145, 145ER, 145MR, 145LR, 145XR, 145MP, and 145EP airplanes. This AD requires reviewing the airplane maintenance records for recent reports of vibration from the tail section or rudder pedals. This AD also requires repetitively inspecting the skin, attachment fittings, and control rods of rudder II to detect cracking, loose parts, wear, or damage; and related investigative/corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from reports of rudder vibration due to wear. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of multiple hinge fittings, which could result in severe vibration, and to prevent failure of the rudder control rods, which could result in jamming of the rudder II; and possible structural failure and reduced controllability of the airplane.

Established Class D Airspace; Front Range Airport, Denver, CO

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action corrects an error in the altitude description of a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on June 28, 2005, (70 FR 37028), Airspace Docket No. 05AWP1.

Amendment to Jet Route J-158; ID

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action revises a segment of Jet Route J-158 between the Malad City, ID, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Muddy Mountain, WY, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). Specifically, the FAA is realigning the route from Malad City, ID, to Big Piney, WY, VOR/DME to Muddy Mountain, WY. This action replaces an airway segment taken out of service, reduces controller workload, and enhances the National Airspace System.

Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ Airplanes

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document revises an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 and Avro 146RJ airplanes, that would have required installation of a linear fluidfilled damper between each elevator surface and the airplane structure on both the left and right sides of the airplane, along with related structural and system modifications. This new action revises the proposed rule by updating and adding service information, and changing the compliance time. The actions specified by this new proposed AD are intended to prevent pitch oscillation (vertical bouncing) of the fuselage due to excessive ice buildup on the elevator servo tab, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 Airplanes and Model Avro 146-RJ Airplanes

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model BAe 146 airplanes and Model Avro 146RJ airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive replacement of the elevator servo tab hinge bearings, elevator servo tab mechanism bearings, elevator trim tab hinge bearings, and elevator trim tab drive rod bearings with new bearings. This proposed AD results from reported incidents of flight control surface restrictions due to the deterioration of flight control surface bearings. We are proposing this AD to prevent corrosion of flight control surface bearings and freezing of moisture inside the bearings, due to loss of lubrication in the bearings, which could lead to flight control restrictions and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain
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Boeing Model 757 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the maintenance manual (757 Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI)) to incorporate certain inspections and compliance times to detect fatigue cracking of principal structural elements (PSEs). This proposed AD would require incorporating a new revision to the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions of Continued Airworthiness to mandate certain repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking of PSEs. This proposed AD also would add airplanes to the applicability in the existing AD. This proposed AD results from a new revision to the ALI. We are proposing this AD to ensure that fatigue cracking of various PSEs is detected and corrected; such fatigue cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of these airplanes.

Airworthiness Directives; Cirrus Design Corporation Model SR20 and SR22 Airplanes

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Cirrus Design Corporation (CDC) Model SR20 and SR22 airplanes. This proposed AD would require you to inspect the fuel line and wire bundles for any chafing damage; if any chafing damage is found, replace any damaged fuel line and repair any damaged wires or sheathing of the wire harness; and install the forward loop clamp, fuel line shield, aft loop clamp, and antichafe tubing. This proposed AD results from reports of fuel line leaks resulting from wire chafing on the fuel lines. We are issuing this proposed AD to detect and correct damage to the fuel line and wire bundles, which could result in fuel leaks. This failure could lead to unsafe fuel vapor within the cockpit and possible fire.
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Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19 Propellers

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hamilton Sundstrand (formerly Hamilton Standard Division of United Technologies Corporation) Model 14RF19 propellers. This proposed AD would require replacing certain actuator yokes with improved actuator yokes. This proposed AD results from certain propeller system actuator yoke arms breaking during flight. We are proposing this AD to prevent actuator yoke arms breaking during flight, which could cause high propeller vibration, requiring the pilot to feather the propeller, and could contribute to reduced controllability of the airplane.

Proposed Amendments to Colored Federal Airways; AK

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to revoke colored Federal Airway B-12, modify three colored Federal Airways B4, R50 and G7, and establish colored Federal Airway R4 in Alaska. These amendments would remove all airways and routes off the Bishop, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) in preparation for the NDB's eventual decommissioning from the National Airspace System (NAS).

Proposed Modification of Offshore Airspace Areas: Gulf of Alaska Low and Control 1487L; AK

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to amend the Gulf of Alaska Low and Control 1487L Offshore airspace areas in Alaska. Specifically, this action proposes to modify the Gulf of Alaska Low and Control 1487L airspace areas in the vicinity of the Yakutat Airport, Yakutat, AK, by lowering the affected controlled airspace floor to 700 feet mean sea level (MSL) for the Gulf of Alaska Low, and 1,200 feet MSL for Control 1487L. The FAA is proposing this action to provide additional controlled airspace for the safety of aircraft executing instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the Yakutat Airport.

Standardization and Clarification of Application of 14 CFR Part 23, Sections 23.1301 and 23.1309, Regarding

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed policy that clarifies and standardizes the application of the subject sections on environmental qualification. This notice advises the public, especially manufacturers of normal, utility, and acrobatic category airplanes, and commuter category airplanes and their suppliers, that the FAA intends to adopt this policy. This notice is necessary to advise the public of this FAA policy and give all interested persons an opportunity to present their views on it.

Passenger Equipment Safety Standards; Miscellaneous Amendments and Attachments of Safety Appliances on Passenger

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

FRA is proposing to clarify and amend its existing regulations in an effort to address various mechanical issues relevant to the manufacture, efficient utilization, and safe operation of passenger equipment and trains that have arisen since FRA's original issuance of the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards. FRA proposes miscellaneous amendments to its existing regulations in five areas by: Clarifying the terminology related to piston travel indicators; providing alternative design and additional inspection criteria for new passenger equipment not designed to allow inspection of the application and release of the brakes from outside the equipment; permitting some latitude in the use of passenger equipment with redundant air compressors when a limited number of the compressors become inoperative; recognizing current locomotive manufacturing techniques by permitting an alternative pneumatic pressure test for main reservoirs; and adding provisions to ensure the proper securement of unattended equi

Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition submitted by Mr. Ronald Strickland to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
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(ODI), received on June 24, 2005, under 49 U.S.C. 30162, requesting that the agency commence a proceeding to determine the existence of a defect related to motor vehicle safety with respect to the performance of the ignition coil plugs on model year (MY) 20002003 Volkswagen (VW) Jetta, Golf and Passat sedans with 4, 6, or 8 cylinder engines. After a review of the petition and other information, NHTSA has concluded that further expenditure of the agency's investigative resources on the issues raised by the petition does not appear to be warranted. The agency accordingly has denied the petition. The petition is hereinafter identified as DP05004.

Decision That Nonconforming 1999 Ferrari 456GT and GTA Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces a decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that certain 1999 Ferrari 456GT and GTA passenger cars that were not originally manufactured to comply with all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) are eligible for importation into the United States because they are substantially similar to vehicles originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States and that were certified by their manufacturer as complying with the safety standards (the U.S. certified version of the 1999 Ferrari 456GT and GTA passenger cars), and they are capable of being readily altered to conform to the standards.

Shippers--General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

CFR Correction

In Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 100 to 185, revised as of October 1, 2004, on page 591, Sec. 173.315 is corrected by adding paragraph (i)(8) to read as follows:
Sec. 173.315 Compressed gases in cargo tanks and portable tanks. * * * * *
(i) * * *
(8) Each pressure relief valve outlet must be provided with a protective device to prevent the entrance and accumulation of dirt and water. This device must not impede flow through the valve. Pressure relief devices must be designed to prevent the entry of foreign matter, the leakage of liquid and the development of any dangerous excess pressure.
[FR Doc. 0555517 Filed 12705; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 150501D

Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending November 25, 2005

Thu, Dec 8 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The following Agreements were filed with the Department of Transportation under the sections 412 and 414 of the Federal Aviation Act, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1382 and 1384) and procedures governing proceedings to enforce these provisions. Answers may be filed within 21 days after the filing of the application.

Docket Number: OST200523125.

Date Filed: November 22, 2005.

Parties: Members of the International Air Transport Association.

Subject: TC23/TC123 Passenger Tariff Coordinating Conference (SP 4120), Geneva, September 59, 2005.

TC23/123 EuropeJapan/Korea Resolutions (Memo 0131).

TC23/TC123 Passenger Tariff Coordinating Conference (SP4185), Geneva, September 59, 2005.

TC23/123 EuropeJapan/Korea Resolutions (Memo 0134).

Minutes: TC23/TC123 Passenger Tariff Coordinating Conference, Geneva, September 59, 2005. (Memo 0136).

Tables: TC23/TC123 Passenger Tariff Coordinating Conference (SP 4185), Geneva, 59 September 2005 Specified Fares Tables. (Memo 0069 and Memo 007