[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 60132-60134]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27206]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0973; Airspace Docket No. 17-ANM-30]

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Paris, ID

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bear Lake County Airport,
Paris, ID, to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) procedures at the
airport. This action would ensure the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace
System.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 2, 2018.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200

New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1-800-647-5527, or<PHONE_NUMBER>. You
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA-2017-0973; Airspace Docket No. 17-ANM-
30, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments
through the internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go
to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Clark, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it would establish Class E airspace to support new RNAV procedures
at Bear Lake County Airport, Paris, ID.

Comments Invited

    Interested parties are invited to participate in this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers and be submitted in
triplicate to the address listed above. Persons wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments on this notice must submit with
those comments a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the
following statement is made: ``Comments to Docket No. FAA-2017-0973;
Airspace Docket No. 17-ANM-30''. The postcard will be date/time stamped
and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the
comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact
with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address and phone number)
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western Service
Center, Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA
98057.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and effective
September 15, 2017. FAA Order 7400.11B is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to Title 14 Code of Federal
Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by establishing Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bear Lake County Airport,
Paris, ID, within a 6.6-mile radius of the airport, and within a
rectangular segment east of the airport extending approximately 15.3
miles wide (from east to west) and 28.1 miles tall (from north to
south), and a trapezoidal area west of the airport extending
approximately 10.5 miles wide (from east to west) and 33.8 miles tall
(from north to south).
    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017, and effective September 15,
2017, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current, is
non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action''
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26,
1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation
as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter
that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when promulgated, would not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the Federal

Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, and
effective September 15, 2017, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ANM ID E5 Paris, ID [New]

Bear Lake County Airport, ID
    (Lat. 42[deg]14'59'' N, long. 111[deg]20'30'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
of Bear Lake County Airport within the area bounded by lat.
42[deg]29'26'' N, long. 111[deg]36'13'' W; to lat. 42[deg]29'32'' N,
long. 111[deg]28'55'' W; to lat. 42[deg]21'52'' N, long.
111[deg]28'07'' W; to the point where the airport 325[deg] bearing
intersects the airport 6.6-mile radius; thence clockwise along the
6.6-mile radius of the airport to the airport 017[deg] bearing, to
lat. 42[deg]34'39'' N, long. 111[deg]19'45'' W; to lat.
42[deg]35'06'' N, long. 110[deg]59'38'' W; to lat. 42[deg]08'06'' N,
long. 110[deg]54'19'' W; to lat. 42[deg]05'45'' N, long.
111[deg]15'34'' W; to the point where the airport 150[deg] bearing
intersects the 6.6-mile radius of the airport, thence clockwise
along the 6.6-mile radius of the airport to the airport 226[deg]
bearing, to lat. 41[deg]55'22'' N, long. 111[deg]25'20'' W; to lat.
41[deg]55'58'' N, long. 111[deg]44'44'' W; thence to the point of
beginning.

    Issued in Seattle, Washington, on December 11, 2017.
Brian J. Johnson,
Acting Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 55 (Friday, March 21, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15797-15799]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06152]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

[Docket No. NHTSA-2014-0030]

Reports, Forms, and Recordkeeping Requirements

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation.

ACTION: Request for extension of a currently approved collection of
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SUMMARY: This notice solicits public comments on continuation of the
requirements for the collection of information on safety standards.
Before

a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it
must receive approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public
comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions
and reinstatement of previously approved collections.
    This document describes a collection of labeling information on
five Federal motor vehicle safety standards, for which NHTSA intends to
seek OMB approval. The labeling requirements include brake fluid
warning, glazing labeling, safety belt labeling, and vehicle
certification labeling.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 20, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments (identified by the DOT Docket ID
Number above) by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Potal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; M-30, U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Rm. W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Regardless of how you submit your comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document. You may call the Docket at (202) 366-
9324. Please identify the proposed collection of information for which
a comment is provided, by referencing its OMB clearance Number. It is
requested, but not required, that two copies of the comment be
provided.
    Note that all comments received will be posted without change to
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information
provided. Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments
received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov or the street
address listed above. Follow the online instructions for accessing the
dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Complete copies of each request for
collection of information may be obtained at no charge from Ms. Lori
Summers, U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA, Room W43-320, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Mrs. Summers's telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER> and fax number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
before a proposed collection of information is submitted to OMB for
approval, Federal agencies must first publish a document in the Federal
Register providing a 60-day comment period and otherwise consult with
members of the public and affected agencies concerning each proposed
collection of information. The OMB has promulgated regulations
describing what must be included in such a document. Under OMB's
regulation (at 5CFR 1320.8(d)), an agency must ask for public comment
on the following:
    (i) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility;
    (ii) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
    (iii) How to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected;
    (iv) How to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic
submission of responses.
    In compliance with these requirements, NHTSA asks for public
comments on the following proposed collection of information:
    Title: Consolidated Labeling Requirements for Motor Vehicles
(except the VIN) OMB Control Number: 2127-0512.
    Requested Expiration Date of Approval: Three years from the
approval date.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses.
    Summary of the Collection of Information: 49 U.S.C. 30111
authorizes the issuance of Federal motor vehicle safety standards
(FMVSS) and regulations. The agency, in prescribing a FMVSS or
regulations, considers available relevant motor vehicle safety data,
and consults with other agencies, as it deems appropriate. Further, the
statute mandates that in issuing any FMVSS or regulation, the agency
considers whether the standard or regulation is ``reasonable,
practicable and appropriate for the particular type of motor vehicle or
item of motor vehicle equipment for which it is prescribed,'' and
whether such a standard will contribute to carrying out the purpose of
the Act.
    The Secretary is authorized to invoke such rules and regulations,
as deemed necessary to carry out these requirements. Using this
authority, the agency issued the following FMVSS and regulations,
specifying labeling requirements to aid the agency in achieving many of
its safety goals:

FMVSS No. 105, ``Hydraulic and electric brake systems,''
FMVSS No. 135, ``Light vehicle brake systems,''
FMVSS No. 205, ``Glazing materials,''
FMVSS No. 209, ``Seat belt assemblies,'' and
Part 567, ``Certification.''

    This notice requests comments on the labeling requirements of these
FMVSS and regulations.
    FMVSS No. 105, ``Hydraulic and electric brake systems'' and FMVSS
No. 135, ``Light vehicle brake systems,'' require that each vehicle
shall have a brake fluid warning statement in letters at least one-
eighth of an inch high on the master cylinder reservoirs and located so
as to be visible by direct view.
    FMVSS No. 205, ``Glazing materials,'' provides labeling
requirements for glazing and motor vehicle manufacturers. In accordance
with the standard, NHTSA requires each new motor vehicle glazing
manufacturer to request and be assigned a unique mark or number. This
number is then used by the manufacturer as their unique company
identification on their self-certification label on each piece of motor
vehicle glazing. As part of that certification label, the company must
identify with the simple two or three digit number assigned by the
agency and the model of the glazing. In addition to these requirements,
which apply to all glazing, certain specialty glazing items, such as
standee windows in buses, roof openings, and interior partitions made
of plastic require that the manufacturer affix a removable label to
each item. The label specifies cleaning instructions, which will
minimize the loss of transparency.

Other information may be provided by the manufacturer but is not
required.
    FMVSS No. 209, ``Seat belt assemblies,'' requires safety belts to
be labeled with the year of manufacture, the model, and the name or
trademark of the manufacturer (S4.1(j)). Additionally replacement
safety belts that are for use only in specifically stated motor
vehicles must have labels or accompanying instruction sheets to specify
the applicable vehicle models and seating positions (S4.1(k)). All
other replacement belts are required to be accompanied by an
installation instruction sheet (S4.1(k)).
    Seat belt assemblies installed as original equipment in new motor
vehicles need not be required to be labeled with position/model
information. This information is only useful if the assembly is removed
with the intention of using the assembly as a replacement in another
vehicle; this is not a common practice.
    Part 567, ``Certification,'' requires each manufacturer or
distributor of motor vehicles to furnish to the dealer, or distributor
of the vehicle, a certification that the vehicle meets all applicable
FMVSS. This certification is required by that provision to be in the
form of a label permanently affixed to the vehicle. Under 49 U.S.C.
32504, vehicle manufacturers are directed to make a similar
certification with regard to bumper standards. To implement this
requirement, NHTSA issued 49 CFR Part 567. The agency's regulations
establish form and content requirements for the certification labels.
    Description of the Likely Respondents (Including Estimated Number
and Proposed Frequency of Response to the Collection of Information):
NHTSA anticipates that approximately 25 new prime glazing manufactures
per year will contact the agency and request a manufacturer
identification number. These new glazing manufacturers must submit one
letter, one time, identifying their company. In turn, the agency
responds by assigning them a unique manufacturer number. For other
collections in this notice, no response is necessary from
manufacturers. These labels are only required to be placed on each
master cylinder reservoir, each safety belt and every motor vehicle
intended for retain sale in the United States. Therefore, the number of
respondents is not applicable.
    Estimate of the Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden
Resulting from the Collection of Information: NHTSA estimates that all
manufacturers will need a total of 74,091 hours to comply with these
requirements, at a total annual cost of 1,481,320.
    Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of the
proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including
the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.

    Authority:  44 U.S.C. 3506(c); delegation of authority at 49 CFR
1.50.

Lori K. Summers,
Director, Office of Crashworthiness Standards.
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[Federal Register: February 25, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 37)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-1158; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-063-AD;
Amendment 39-16211; AD 2010-05-02]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Model PC-12/47E
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD)
for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued 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:

    Field reports have indicated that the possibility exists that
both Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) could indicate a roll attitude
offset of up to 10 degrees in the same direction if an accelerated
turn onto the active runway is performed immediately followed by
take-off. In addition, annunciated heading splits have been
reported. This condition has been reported to correct itself after
several minutes.
    Additionally, if the aeroplane is operating in geographical
latitudes with low horizontal magnetic field strength, incorrect
heading may be displayed if the ADAHRS switches from GPS track to
magnetometer heading while the aeroplane is on the ground.

    This situation, if not corrected, could result in an undesired
bank angle, heading splits and/or incorrect heading, which would
constitute an unsafe condition.

We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 1, 2010.
    On April 1, 2010, the Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Honeywell International Inc. Service
Bulletin KSG 7200-34-09, Revision 0, dated September 24, 2009; and
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-12 Service Bulletin No.: 34-022, dated
October 5, 2009, listed in this AD.
    As of April 20, 2009 (74 FR 17384, April 15, 2009), the Director of
the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Temporary Revision No. 11 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating
Handbook, Report No. 02277, dated March 18, 2009, listed in this AD.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, ACE-112, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2009
(74 FR 65493), and proposed to supersede AD 2009-08-10, Amendment 39-
15883 (74 FR 17384, April 15, 2009). That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states that:

    Field reports have indicated that the possibility exists that
both Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) could indicate a roll attitude
offset of up to 10 degrees in the same direction if an accelerated
turn onto the active runway is performed immediately followed by
take-off. In addition, annunciated heading splits have been
reported. This condition has been reported to correct itself after
several minutes.
    Additionally, if the aeroplane is operating in geographical
latitudes with low horizontal magnetic field strength, incorrect
heading may be displayed if the ADAHRS switches from GPS track to
magnetometer heading while the aeroplane is on the ground.
    This situation, if not corrected, could result in an undesired
bank angle, heading splits and/or incorrect heading, which would
constitute an unsafe condition.
    As a short-term interim measure, AD 2009-0028-E has been
released in February 2009 to limit at 30[deg] the bank angle during
climb. Afterwards, as a result of the ongoing investigation, the
problem has been temporarily addressed with some limitations in the
take-off procedure. These limitations have been mandated by AD 2009-
0080-E which superseded AD 2009-0028-E.
    In order to terminate the operational limitations, an updated
ADAHRS version with improved software was developed.
    For the reasons described above, this AD supersedes AD 2009-
0080-E and mandates as a terminating action either an update of the
ADAHRS software or the replacement of the ADAHRS unit.
    From MSN 1181 and subsequent an improved ADAHRS unit was
implemented during production.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received.

Comment Issue No. 1: Limit the Applicability to Manufacturer Serial
Numbers (MSN) 545, and 1001 Through 1180

    Mr. Scott Lania, Alpha Flying, Inc., requests limiting the
applicability to MSN 545, and 1001 through 1180, which have the
affected air data, attitude, and heading reference system (ADAHRS) unit
installed. Paragraph (f)(4) of the proposed AD addresses the issue of
installing one of the affected ADAHRS units on other Pilatus Model PC-
12/47E airplanes.
    Mr. Lania requests this change in the applicability since Pilatus
is installing a new version of the ADAHARS at production on MSN 1181
and subsequent.
    The FAA partially agrees with the commenter. We agree that Pilatus
is installing a new version of the ADAHRS in production. However, we
disagree with changing the applicability of this AD. To prevent future
installation of the defective ADAHARS unit on airplanes, the
applicability must be for all airplanes, thus preventing the
introduction of the unsafe condition on these airplanes. Paragraph
(f)(4), which prohibits installation of the affected ADAHRS on other
Pilatus Model PC-12/47E airplanes, would not apply unless the
applicability was for all airplanes.
    We are not changing the final rule AD action based on this comment.

Comment Issue No. 2: Use ``Serviceable'' or ``Modified'' in Describing
the ADAHRS Unit

    Mr. Lania also requests that the word ``new'' in paragraph
(f)(2)(ii) of the Actions and Compliance section of the proposed AD be
replaced with the word ``serviceable'' or ``modified.''
    Mr. Lania states that when accomplishing the Pilatus service
bulletin to comply with this AD, the ADAHRS unit is not being replaced
with a new unit; instead, it is being modified with upgraded software
and the data plate of the ADAHRS unit is being changed to the new part
number (P/N). Mr. Lania concludes that in the accomplishment of this AD
on all the affected airplanes, relatively few, if any, of the ADAHRS
units will be replaced with new units.
    We disagree with the commenter. The word ``new'' refers to a new
Honeywell unit from the manufacturer, so the word ``serviceable'' is
not an appropriate substitution here. We believe the commenter's intent
is to use modified components instead of getting a new ADAHRS unit. The
use of modified components is addressed in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of the
proposed AD. In paragraph (f)(2)(i) of the proposed AD, the operator
may accomplish the Honeywell service bulletin, which changes the P/N
after the unit gets new software uploaded.
    We are not changing the final rule AD action based on this comment.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a Note within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 50 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 6 work-

hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about
$0 per product. Where the service information lists required parts
costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will
be no charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage
for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than
estimated here.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the U.S.
operators to be $25,500 or $510 per product.

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.
    We are 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

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 removing Amendment 39-15883 (74 FR
17384, April 15, 2009) and adding the following new AD:

2010-05-02 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.: Amendment 39-16211; Docket No.
FAA-2009-1158; Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-063-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 1,
2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2009-08-10, Amendment 39-15883.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model PC-12/47E airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSN), certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 34:
Navigation.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
    Field reports have indicated that the possibility exists that
both Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) could indicate a roll attitude
offset of up to 10 degrees in the same direction if an accelerated
turn onto the active runway is performed immediately followed by
take-off. In addition, annunciated heading splits have been
reported. This condition has been reported to correct itself after
several minutes.
    Additionally, if the aeroplane is operating in geographical
latitudes with low horizontal magnetic field strength, incorrect
heading may be displayed if the ADAHRS switches from GPS track to
magnetometer heading while the aeroplane is on the ground.
    This situation, if not corrected, could result in an undesired
bank angle, heading splits and/or incorrect heading, which would
constitute an unsafe condition.
    As a short-term interim measure, AD 2009-0028-E has been
released in February 2009 to limit at 30[deg] the bank angle during
climb. Afterwards, as a result of the ongoing investigation, the
problem has been temporarily addressed with some limitations in the
take-off procedure. These limitations have been mandated by AD 2009-
0080-E which superseded AD 2009-0028-E.
    In order to terminate the operational limitations, an updated
ADAHRS version with improved software was developed.
    For the reasons described above, this AD supersedes AD 2009-
0080-E and mandates as a terminating action either an update of the
ADAHRS software or the replacement of the ADAHRS unit.
    From MSN 1181 and subsequent an improved ADAHRS unit was
implemented during production.

Actions and Compliance

    (f) Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For MSN 545 and MSN 1001 through MSN 1180, before further
flight after April 20, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-08-10),
incorporate Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Temporary Revision No. 11 to PC-
12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), Report No. 02277, dated
March 18, 2009, into the Pilatus PC-12/47E POH. The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by
section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR 43.7 may do
this action. Make an entry in the aircraft records showing
compliance with this portion of the AD following 14 CFR 43.9.
    (2) For MSN 545 and MSN 1001 through MSN 1180, within 180 days
after April 1, 2010 (the effective date of this AD):
    (i) Update the air data, attitude, and heading reference system
(ADAHRS) software following the accomplishment instructions of
Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin KSG 7200-34-09,
Revision 0, dated September 24, 2009; or
    (ii) Replace ADAHRS unit KSG 7200 Honeywell Part Number (P/N)
065-00188-5102, Software Version MOD 02/02 (Pilatus P/N
9<IP_ADDRESS>) with a new ADAHRS unit with Honeywell P/N 065-00188-
5103 (Pilatus P/N 9<IP_ADDRESS>) following the accomplishment
instructions of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-12 Service Bulletin
No. 34-022, dated October 5, 2009.
    (3) For MSN 545 and 1001 through 1180, before further flight
after the actions required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, remove
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Temporary Revision No. 11 to PC-12/47E Pilot's
Operating Handbook, Report No. 02277, dated March 18, 2009.
    (4) Do not install an ADAHRS unit with Honeywell P/N 065-00188-
5102 (Pilatus

P/N 9<IP_ADDRESS>) on any affected Model PC-12/47E airplane, as
follows:
    (i) For MSN 545 and 1001 through 1180 airplanes, as of 180 days
after April 1, 2010 (the effective date of this AD); and
    (ii) For all other MSNs, as of April 1, 2010 (the effective date
of this AD).

FAA AD Differences

    Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small
Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using
any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.
2009-0249, dated November 20, 2009, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Temporary
Revision No. 11 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, Report No.
02277, dated March 18, 2009; Honeywell International Inc. Service
Bulletin KSG 7200-34-09, Revision 0, dated September 24, 2009; and
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 34-022,
dated October 5, 2009, for related information.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Temporary Revision No. 11
to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, Report No. 02277, dated
March 18, 2009; Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin KSG
7200-34-09, Revision 0, dated September 24, 2009; and Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 34-022, dated
October 5, 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the
AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of Honeywell International Inc. Service
Bulletin KSG 7200-34-09, Revision 0, dated September 24, 2009; and
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Pilatus PC-12 Service Bulletin No: 34-022,
dated October 5, 2009, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) On April 20, 2009 (74 FR 17384, April 15, 2009), the
Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Temporary
Revision No. 11 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, Report No.
02277, dated March 18, 2009.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD:
    (i) Pilatus service information: contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.,
Customer Service Manager, CH-6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41
(0)41 619 62 08; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73 11; Internet: http://
www.pilatus-aircraft.com, or e-mail: SupportPC12@pilatus-
aircraft.com. You may get Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Temporary Revision
No. 11 to PC-12/47E Pilot's Operating Handbook, Report No. 02277,
dated March 18, 2009, from the Web site of the Swiss Federal Office
of Civil Aviation (FOCA): http://www.bazl.admin.ch/fachleute/
lufttechnik/entwicklung/00677/index.html?lang=en.
    (ii) Honeywell service information: contact Honeywell
International Inc., 23500 West 105th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66061-
8425, U.S.A., CAGE: 22373; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free
U.S.A./Canada); telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER> (international direct);
telephone: 00-800-601-30999 (EMEA Toll Free); telephone: 420-234-
625-500 (EMEA Direct); Internet: http://www.bendixking.com; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax: (913)
712-2301.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region,
Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the availability of this material at the
Central Region, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may also review copies of the service information
incorporated by reference for this AD at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 16, 2010.
Kim Smith,
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-3521 Filed 2-24-10; 8:45 am]
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