June 3,2013
NOTICES
Notice of Proposal Policy for Distribution of FAA Data and Information; Extension of
Comment Period [FR DOC# 2013-13086] SUMMARY: This action extends the comment period set out in the notice concerning data and information policy that was published on May 1, 2013. In that document, the FAA proposed its data and information distribution policy and sought comment. This extension is a result of formal requests from the public to extend the comment period to the proposal. This extension is necessary to afford all interested parties an opportunity to present their views on the proposed policy.
Meeting: RTCA Program Management Committee [FR DOC# 2013-13019] SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of a meeting of RTCA Program Management Committee.
Meeting: RTCA Special Committee 223, Airport Surface Wireless Communications [FR DOC# 2013-13017] SUMMARY: The FAA is issuing this notice to advise the public of the meeting of the RTCA Special Committee 223, Airport Surface Wireless Communications.
PROPOSED RULES
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes [FR DOC# 2013-13006]
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab
Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the
elevator position quoted in an aircraft maintenance manual is incorrect for Saab 340B
airplane. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the stick pusher rigging and an
adjustment to the correct setting if necessary. We are proposing this AD to correct the
rigging of the elevator position of the stick pusher to reduce the probability of a
negative effect on the handling quality during stall, which could result in reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [FR DOC# 2013-13002] SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747- 100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747- 300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections for skin cracks at the shear tie end fastener locations of the fuselage frames, and repairing cracks if necessary. Since we issued that AD, additional cracking has been found on an airplane not affected by the existing AD. This proposed AD would also require repetitively inspecting for skin cracks next to the shear tie on airplanes with certain existing repair doublers, and corrective actions if necessary. This
proposed AD would also revise the applicability to include additional airplanes. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin that can
propagate and grow, and result in reduced structural integrity and sudden decompression of the airplane in flight.
Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace; Grand Forks AFB, ND [FR DOC# 2013-13022] SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace at Grand Forks Air Force Base (AFB), Grand Forks, ND. Changes to the airspace description are necessary due to changes in air traffic control tower operating hours. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for standard instrument approach procedures at the airport.
Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace; Waco, TX, and Establishment of Class D Airspace; Waco, TSTC-Waco Airport, TX [FR DOC# 2013-13109] SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace at Waco, TX, by separating the Class D airspace at Waco Regional Airport from the Class D airspace at TSTC-Waco Airport. The FAA is taking this action to alleviate multiple air traffic controllers handling the same airspace and for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. The geographic coordinates for Waco Regional Airport also would be adjusted.
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lexington, OK [FR DOC# 2013-13033] SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Muldrow Army Heliport, Lexington, OK. Changes to military mission requirements require conversion of the Class E surface area to a Class E transition area. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for standard instrument approach procedures at the airport.
Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Commerce, TX [FR DOC# 2013-13034] SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace at Commerce, TX. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Commerce Municipal Airport (AAF). The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for SIAPs at the airport.
RULES
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments [FR DOC# 2013-13032] SUMMARY: This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.
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