[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 2286-2292]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00077]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1661; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00714-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-700-1A11
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that in case of a
flap, slat, or slat-flap failure in flight, resetting the slat flap
control unit (SFCU) to clear the error using the airplane flight manual
(AFM) could result in the stall protection computer (SPC) setting the
low-speed cue to the most conservative stall advance mode. This
proposed AD would require revising the non-normal procedures section of
the existing AFM to provide the flightcrew with procedures for
addressing failure warnings in the slat and flap control systems. The
FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by February
27, 2023.

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 regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     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.
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1661; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this NPRM, contact
Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400 C[ocirc]te-
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 514-
855-2999; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; website bombardier.com.
     You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Dowling, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2022-1661; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-00714-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this NPRM.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or

responsive to this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the
submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission
containing CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked
submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed
in the public docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be
sent to Elizabeth Dowling, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and
Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected]. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is
not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket
for this rulemaking.

Background

    Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada, has
issued Transport Canada AD CF-2022-30, dated June 3, 2022 (Transport
Canada AD CF-2022-30) (also referred to after this as the MCAI), to
correct an unsafe condition on certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-
1A10 and BD-700-1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states in case of a flap,
slat, or slat-flap failure in flight, resetting the SFCU to clear the
error using the AFM could result in the SPC setting the low-speed cue
to the most conservative stall advance mode instead of that published
in the AFM. This condition could result in unexpected stall warnings
(aural and visual) as well as stick shaker activation during approach
for a landing, increasing flightcrew workload during a critical phase
of flight. The higher landing speed could consequently require a
greater landing distance and possible diversion to a longer runway.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-1661.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed the following Bombardier service information. This
service information specifies procedures for revising the non-normal
procedures section of the existing AFM to provide the flightcrew with
procedures for addressing failure warnings in the slat and flap control
systems. These documents are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
     C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap
Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedure, of the Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP
700-1, Revision 112, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining the procedures
for Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-1, use
Document Identification No. GL 700 AFM-1.)
     C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap
Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedure, of the Bombardier Global Express XRS AFM, Publication No.
CSP 700-1A, Revision 112, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining the
procedures for Bombardier Global Express XRS AFM, Publication No. CSP
700-1A, use Document Identification No. GL 700 AFM-1A.)
     C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap
Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedure, of the Bombardier Global 5000 AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-
5000-1, Revision 73, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining the procedures
for Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1, use
Document Identification No. GL 5000 AFM.)
     C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap
Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedure, of the Bombardier Global 5000 AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-
5000-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining the procedures
for Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.)
     C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap
Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedure, of the Bombardier Global 5500 AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-
5500-1, Revision 14, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining the procedures
for Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 5500 AFM.)
     C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap
Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedure, of the Bombardier Global 6000 AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-
1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-1V, use Document
Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.)
     C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap
Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedure, of the Bombardier Global 6500 AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-
6500-1, Revision 14, dated May 19, 2022. (For obtaining the procedures
for Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 6500 AFM.)
    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

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority,
it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
and service information described above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM
after determining that the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information already described.
    Transport Canada AD CF-2022-30 requires operators to ``advise all
flight crews'' of revisions to the AFM, and thereafter to ``operate the
aeroplane accordingly.'' However, this proposed AD would not
specifically require those actions as those actions are already
required by FAA regulations. FAA regulations require operators furnish
to pilots any changes to the AFM (for example, 14 CFR 121.137), and to
ensure the pilots are familiar with the AFM (for example, 14 CFR
91.505). As with any other flightcrew training requirement, training on
the updated AFM content is tracked by the operators and recorded in
each pilot's training record, which is available for the FAA to review.
FAA regulations also require

pilots to follow the procedures in the existing AFM including all
updates. 14 CFR 91.9 requires that any person operating a civil
aircraft must comply with the operating limitations specified in the
AFM. Therefore, including a requirement in this proposed AD to operate
the airplane according to the revised AFM would be redundant and
unnecessary.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 450 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............................              $0              $85          $38,250
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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.
    The FAA is 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.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA 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) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would 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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2022-1661; Project Identifier MCAI-
2022-00714-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by February 27, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 and BD-
700-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial
numbers 9001 through 9998 inclusive and 60001 through 60097
inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that in case of a flap, slat,
or slat-flap failure in flight, resetting the slat flap control unit
(SFCU) to clear the error using the airplane flight manual (AFM)
could result in the stall protection computer (SPC) setting the low-
speed cue to the most conservative stall advance mode. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address a flap, slat, or slat-flap failure
warning. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
unexpected stall warnings (aural and visual) as well as stick shaker
activation during approach for a landing, increasing flightcrew
workload during a critical phase of flight. The higher landing speed
could consequently require a greater landing distance and possible
diversion to a longer runway.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Revision of the Existing AFM

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the
existing AFM to incorporate the information specified in the AFM
sections of the applicable AFM revisions specified in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD.

Figure 1 to paragraph (g)--AFM References

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(h) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If
sending information directly to the manager of the New York ACO
Branch, mail it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, at the address identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD or
email to: [email protected]. If mailing information, also
submit information by email. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Bombardier, Inc.'s Transport
Canada Design Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO,
the approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(i) Additional Information

    (1) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF-2022-30, dated June 3, 2022,
for related information. This Transport Canada AD may be found in
the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-1661.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Elizabeth
Dowling, Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative
Services Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-Flap
Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault (Caution)
or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap Control
System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedures, of the Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No.
CSP 700-1, Revision 112, dated May 19, 2022.

    Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2)(i): For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-1, use
Document Identification No. GL 700 AFM-1.
    (ii) C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and
Flap Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non
Normal Procedures, of the Bombardier Global Express XRS AFM,
Publication No. CSP 700-1A, Revision 112, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 2 to paragraph (j)(2)(ii): For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Global Express XRS AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-1A, use
Document Identification No. GL 700 AFM-1A.
    (iii) C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and
Flap Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non
Normal Procedures, of the Bombardier Global 5000 AFM, Publication
No. CSP 700-5000-1, Revision 73, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 3 to paragraph (j)(2)(iii): For obtaining the procedures
for Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1,
use Document Identification No. GL 5000 AFM.
    (iv) C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and
Flap Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non
Normal Procedures, of the Bombardier Global 5000 AFM, Publication
No. CSP 700-5000-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 4 to paragraph (j)(2)(iv): For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 5000 GVFD AFM.
    (v) C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-Flap
Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault (Caution)
or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and Flap Control
System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non Normal
Procedures, of the Bombardier Global 5500 AFM, Publication No. CSP
700-5500-1, Revision 14, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 5 to paragraph (j)(2)(v): For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 5500 AFM.
    (vi) C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and
Flap Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non
Normal Procedures, of the Bombardier Global 6000 AFM, Publication
No. CSP 700-1V, Revision 42, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 6 to paragraph (j)(2)(vi): For obtaining the procedures for
Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-1V, use
Document Identification No. GL 6000 AFM.
    (vii) C. Flap Fail (Caution), D. Slat Fail (Caution), E. Slat-
Flap Fail (Caution), and F. Slat Fault (Caution) or Flap Fault
(Caution) or Slat-Flap Fault (Caution) procedures of the Slat and
Flap Control System, Section 05-10, Flight Controls, Chapter 5--Non
Normal Procedures, of the Bombardier Global 6500 AFM, Publication
No. CSP 700-6500-1, Revision 14, dated May 19, 2022.
    Note 7 to paragraph (j)(2)(vii): For obtaining the procedures
for Bombardier Global Express AFM, Publication No. CSP 700-5000-1V,
use Document Identification No. GL 6500 AFM.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Bombardier Business Aircraft Customer Response Center, 400
C[ocirc]te-Vertu Road West, Dorval, Qu[eacute]bec H4S 1Y9, Canada;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email bombardier.com">[email protected]bombardier.com; website
bombardier.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on January 2, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 222 (Friday, November 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57791-57792]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25009]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Recording of
Aircraft Conveyances and Security Documents

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on October 9, 2018. The collection involves return to the
Civil Aviation Aircraft Registry of information relating to the release
of a lien that has been recorded with the Registry. Regulations provide
for establishing and maintaining a system for the recording of security
conveyances affecting title to, or interest in U.S. civil aircraft, as
well as certain specifically identified engines, propellers, or spare
parts locations, and for recording of releases relating to those
conveyances. Federal Aviation Regulations establish procedures for
implementation. Regulations describe what information must be contained
in a security conveyance in order for it to be recorded with FAA. The
convention on the International Recognition signatory, prevents, by
treaty, the export of an aircraft and cancellation of its nationality
marks if there is an outstanding lien recorded. The Civil Aviation
Registry must have consent or release of lien from the lienholder prior
to confirmation/cancellation for export.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by December 17, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to
[email protected], or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington,
DC 20503.

    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
email at: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0043.
    Title: Recording of Aircraft Conveyances and Security Documents.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on October 9, 2018 (83 FR 50740). Since the single form
(AC Form 8050-41, Notice of Recordation) of the collection is sent to
the lienholder when the Registry records the lien on aircraft,
propeller(s), engine(s) and/or spare parts location(s) as a part of
another collection this form is now removed. When the lien is
satisfied, the lienholder completes Part II of the form AC Form 8050-41
and returns it to the Registry as official notification of the release
of the lien. The lienholder may send the same information in any format
without the form if desired. The collection involves return to the
Civil Aviation Aircraft Registry of information relating to the release
of a lien that has been recorded with the Registry. Title 49, U. S. C.
Section 44108 provides for establishing and maintaining a system for
the recording of security conveyances affecting title to, or interest
in U.S. civil aircraft, as well as certain specifically identified
engines, propellers, or spare parts locations, and for recording of
releases relating to those conveyances. Federal Aviation Regulations
Part 49 (14 CFR 49) establishes procedures for implementation of 49 U.
S. C. 44108. Part 49 describes what information must be contained in a
security conveyance in order for it to be recorded with FAA.
    Respondents: Any aircraft, propeller or engine lienholder, who has
received the Notice of Recordation from the Registry, who is releasing
the subject lien.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 1 hour.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: For FY 2017, records indicate a
return of 23,681 release notifications for a total time burden of
approximately 23,681 hours.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on November 9, 2018.
Barbara Hall,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, Performance, Policy, and
Records Management Branch, ASP-110.
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