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equipped with footrest assembly installed on aircraft ofU.S. regu;lry would be affected bythis AD. that it would take approximately"¥~ work hours per seat to accomplish the required actions. and that the avernge labor rate is $60 per work hour. Required parts will cost approximately $30 per seal. Based on these figures. the total cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $225.000. The regulations adopted herein will
not have substantial direct effect5 on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States. or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various level .•ofgovernment. Therefore. in accordance with Executive Order 12612. itis detennined that this fmal rule does
not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. For the reasons discussed above. I certify that this action (l) is not a "Significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866; (2)is not a "significant rule" under the 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 ofsmall entities under the criteria ofthe Regulatory Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for thiS action and is COntained at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft Aviation safety. Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption ofthe Amendment Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39-A1RWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

1.The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49V.S.C. 106{g}; 40113.44701.
§39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new au-v.'orthiness directive: 4 96-12-09 PTCS~

•• tingProducts Division,BI EAerospace:Amendment39-96SI. DocketNo.95_ANE_25. Applicability: PTCSeatingProducts Division.B/EAl1rospace (PTC)Model950 series p~nger :;calequipped with footrest assembly. Note:This ADapplies toeachseat Identifiedinthe preceding applicability provision. regan:lless

ofwhether ithasbeen modified. altered. orrepaired inthe area subjecttothe requirements ofthis AD.For ~"atsequipped with foolrestassemblythat havebeen modified, altered,orrepairedso thatthe performanceofthe requirements of this ADIsalTected.Iheowner/operator must usI1lheaulhority provided inpardgraph (b) torl1quest

approval fromIheFAA.This approval mayaddress eitherno'action, ifthe current configurationeliminales theunsafe condition. ordifferentactionsnecessaryto address the unsafecondition described in this AD.Such arequestshould include an assessmentoftheeITect ofthe changed configurationon theunsafecondition addressed bythis AD.Innocasedoesthe presem:eofanymodification. a1leration.or repairremow anyseatfrom,he applicability oftllis AD. Compliance:Requiredasindicated. unless accomplished previously_Toprevt'ntinjul)' tohands during operatlonofthe PTCModel 950seriespassengerseatsequipped with footrestassembly.accomplishthe following: (a)Within nine cakndar monlhs afterlhe effectivedateofthis AD, (I) Removescatfootrestassemblyarms, PI N98440-1 ur-2.1n accordancewith the Accomplishment Instructions ofPTC AerospaceServiceBulletin(SB)25-1192. RevisionA.dated March 16. 1992_ (2)InstallconW!rslon

kit.PIN 122966-1. In accon:lancewith Section2.Accomplishment Instructions ofPTC SeatingProducts Division,BIEAerospaceSB25-1330, dated July27, 1994. (b)Analternative methodofcompliance or adjustment ofthe compliancetime that provides an aoceptablelevelofsafetymaybe used ifapprovedbythe Manager.Boston AircraftCertificationOffice.Therequest should beforwardedthroughan appropriale FAAPrincipal MaIntenanceInspector,whO mayadd commentsand thensend ittothe Manager,BoSlonAircmftCertiflcationOffice. Note:Informationconc"rning theexistence ofapprovedalternative method~of compliance with this airworthiness directive. ifany. maybeobtained fromthe Boston AircrafrCertificationOffice. (c)The removalofseatfootrestassembly

anns andreplacementofthe conversionkit shall bedone Inaccoroancewith PTC AerospaceServiceBulletin {SB) 25-1192, RevisionA.dated March 16. 1992.pages 1_ 5.and PTCSeatingProductsDivision.BJE AerospaceSB25_1330,datedJuly27. 1994. pages 1-12.This Incorporationbyreference

was approvedbythe Directorofthe Federal Registerinaccon:lancewith 5V.S.C.552(a) and 1CFRpart 51.Copiesmaybeobtained fromB/EAerospace.PTCSeatingProducts DiviSion,607BantamRoad.Litchfield, CT 06759. CopiesIll"ybe inspectedatthe FAA, NewEnglandRegion.OfficeofIhcAssistant ChiefCounse!. 12NewEngiandExecutive Park.Burlington.MA:or attheOlTict' ofthe FederalRegister.800NorthCapilalStreet. NW

..suite 700.Washington. DC. (d)This amendment becomeseITective July 29.1996. Issued InBurlington,Massachusettson June 4. 1996_ JamesC.Jones, AcringManager. Engineand Propeller Directorale.A/rcrafl Certification Service. [FRDoc-96-15555 Filed6-21-96; 8:45am}

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[DocketNo.95-NM-233-AD;Amendment 39-9680; AD74-08-09 RZ]

R1N 212D-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Transport Category Airplanes

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration. DOT. ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This amendment revises an existing air.vorminess directive (AD). applicable to all transport category airplanes. that currently requires installation ofplacards prohibiting smoking in the lavatory and disposal of cigarettes in the lavatory waste receptacles: establishment ofa procedure to announce to airplane occupants that smoking is prohibited in the lavatories: inslallation ofashtrays at certain locations: and repetitive inspections to ensure that lavatory
waste nx:eptacle doors operate correctly. That AD was prompted by fires occurring in lavatories. which were caused by, among other things. the improper disposal ofsmoking materials in lavatory waste receptacles. The actions specified by that AD are intended to prevent such fire~. This amendment revises the existing AD to allow dispatch relief in the event a lavatory door ashtray is missing. EFFECTIVE

OATE: July 29, 1990. AODRESSES:

Information pertaining to this rulemaking may be examined at the Federal Avialion Administration (FAA). Transport Airplane Directorate. Rules Docket. 1601 Lind Avenue, SW

.. Renton. Washington. FORFURTHER

INFORMATION

CONTACT: Norman Martenson. Manager. Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA. Transpon Airplane Directorate. 160l Lind Avenue, SW

.. Renton. Washington 98055-4056; telephone (206) 227-2113: fax (206) 227-\l49. SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION:

A proposal to amend part 39 ofthe Fedeml Aviation Regulations (14erR part 39) by revising AD 74-08-09 R1, amendment 39-9214 (60 FR 21429. May 2, 1995). which is applicable to all transport calegory airplanes, was published in the Federal Regi~ter on

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January 19, 1996 (61 FR 1306). AD 74- 08-09 RI currently requires: 1. installation ofplacards prohibiting smoking in the lavatory and disposal of cigarenes in the lavatory waste receptacles: 2. establishment ofa procedure to

announce to airplane occupants that smoking is prohibited in the lavatories; 3. inslaUation ofashtrays at certain locations; and 4. repetitive inspections to ensure that lavatory waste receptacle doors operate correctly. That AD also provides for an alternative action regarding the requirement to install specific placards
at certain locations. The proposal specified the F'AA's intent to revise AD 74-08-09 RI by adding a provision that would allow for dispatch relief in the event a lavatory door ashtray is missing from the airplane. Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the making ofthis amendment. Due consideration has been given to the comments received, Support for Ihe Proposal
F'ivecommenters support the proposal. Request To Revise Terminology of Dispatch Relief Provision
One commenter reques15 that proposed paragraph (d) be revised 10 change the tenninology used in the provision for dispatch relief. The commenter requests that the provision specify rhe time for continued dispatch in terms of "flight days." rather than merely "days." The commenter states that the definition of "flight day" is recognized by the FAA in documents such as the Master Minimum Equipment Ust (MMEL). and using this terminology in the proposed rule would further clarify the requirements. The fAA does not concur. Use ofthe tenn "night day" rather than "(calendar) day'· for compliance terms in this AD could delay the re-installation ofthe ashttay on the airplane for an unduly long period oftime. Moreover, the MMEL for most affected transport airplanes specifies "calendar days" in its description of me "Maximum Times Between Deferral and Repair:·· therefore, this tenn used as a compliance time is appropriate and should be familiar to affected operators. The FAA's imem is that. ifthe ashtray(s) is removed, the airplane should be allowed to continue to operate for the minimum amount of lime that it would take. under normally scheduled operations, to reach a main base where the ashtray can be replaced. The FAA has determined that the tenns ofthe dispatch relief proviSions, as proposed. will allow such normal operation to occur (without schedule interruptions) and the ashtray to be replaced in a timely manner. Reque51 To Revise Number of Days of Dispatch Relief
Several commenters request that the dispatch relief provision ofproposed paragraph (d) be revised to account for the various types and configurations of transport aircraft that are affected. and to ensure that no airplane is grounded because ofthe absence of "a component that does not affect the airworthiness of the airplane." The commemers point out that as proposed. the rule would allow operation ofa single· lavatory airplane for three days with its only lavatory door ashtray missing. This group of airplanes could include certain Boeing Model 737 airplanes, McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 airplanes. Fokker Model 100 airplanes. and regional airplanes that seat 100 or fewer passengers. However, other similarlyconfigured models (i.e" certain Model 737"s and Model DC-9's) that have 100

or fewer sealS. but are equipped with two lavatories, could not be dispatched ifboth ofthe airplane's two lavatory door ashtrays were missing. The commenters request that the proposal be revised to allow single- or dual-lavatory airplanes to continue to operate forthree days ifone or both ashtrays are missing. The commenters assert that operating a dual-lavatory, 100-seat airplane without ashtrays for three days is no less safe than operating

a single. lavatory 100·seat airplane that has its only ashtray missing for three days. The commenters maintain that the proposed rule should not discriminate between these two configurations. Further, the commenters note that airplanes equipped with multiple lavatories (and. thus, multiple lavatory door ashtrays) could not be dispatched ifmore than one lavatory door ashtray is missing; the commemers contend that this feature ofthe proposed rule potentially could ground wide-body airplanes such as McDonnell Douglas Model DC-IO's. Lockheed Model L~ 1011's. and Boeing Model 74Ts, and thereby interrupt flighl schedules. These
commenters also request that the proposal be revised to provide airplanes with three or more lavatories additional dispatch relief in the event lhat more than one lavatory door ashtray is missing. F'orthese airplanes. they suggest the following revised wording: "I. At multiple or cJusler lavatories co-located (two or more adjacent lavamries). the airplane may be operated for a period of 10days ifthe lavatory door a:o;;htrays

are missing, provided that the remaining ashtray(s) can be seen readily from the cabin side ofthe lavatory door(s) with the missing door ashtray. 2_At single lavatoty locations, the airplane may be operated for a period of 3 days ifone lavatory door ashtray is missing, provided other lavatory door ashtrays are installed [and can be seen readily from the cabin side ofthe lavatory door(s) with the missing door ashtray)." The FAA does not concur with the commenters' requests, and does not consider that additional dispatch relief is appropriate. First. contrary to the commenters' description ofthe lavatory door ashtray

as a component that does not affect the airvmrthiness ofthe airplane. the FAA has determined that the ashtrays serve
an important safety function and, therefore. mUStbe consideted tequired equipment. This AD was issued as a result of numerous fifes that occurred in the lavatory paper and linen receptacles

on transport category airplanes, which

were caused by smoking materials deposiled by passengers or crew. Such fires can be a significant threat to the safety ofall persons on the airplane because ofthe emission oftoxic smoke and the possibility ofthe fire progressing to critical components. The F'AAhas determined that the requirements ofthis AD are necessary in order to ensure adequate, comprehensive fire protection aboard transport category airplanes. The requirement for an ashtray Oil or near the lavatory door ensures that there is a safe, convenient, and obviOus place to dispose ofsmoking materia! (especially, in cases where the CUITentregulations imposing a "no smoking policy'· aboard the airplane are not adhered to either by passengers, crew, or maintenance personnel). Second. in developing the time intervals for allowing continued operation ofan airplane with fewer than the required number oflavatory door ashtrays, the FAA considered not only the safety Implications (associated with operating an airplane without a component that affeclS the aitworthiness ofthe airplane), but experiences obtained from working bOlh with operators and with the MMEL system. The F'AA's reasoning behind the dispatch relief specified in this rule is based on several factors: I. With respect LO airplanes equipped with a single lavatory, which are

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normally smaller transports thai operate

on shorter routes_ the FAA considers that those airplanes can operate safely in today's environment. without a lavatory door ashtray. for the time that it takes to gel the airplane back to a maintenance base for reinstallation of the ashtray. For those airplanes. the FAA generally def"mes that amount of time as three day>.
2. With respect to airplanes equipped with two or more lavatories, which aTe normally larger transports thai operate

on longer routes. the FAA considered
worst-case situations. for example. where an airplane may be scheduled to do adouble or triple turn-around From two international points. [n such a situation, it could take as long as 10 days to get the airplane back to its main base where a missing ashtray could be re-installed.
3. Additionally, the 10-day period of dispatch relief for multiple-lavatory airplanes with one ashtray missing is the same interval as the standard definition "Category C" item in the MMEL forrepair intervals (relative to inoperative systems or components) for almost all transport category airplanes; Category Cis the ·'category ofchoice" for approximately 85% to 90% of all items in the MMEL Therefore. the FAA considers that this time period could be easily managed by air carrier maintenance programs and should not pose a problem for operators, Third. regarding airplanes equipped with multiple lavatories, the FAA considers that affected operators should examine why more than one lavatory door ashtray could be missing from these airplanes. It is understandable that occasionally, through carelessness, damage, or deliberate pilfering, an ashtray could be removed from an airplane: however, this should be a highly unusual event. Having two (or more) lavatory door ashtrays missing from a single airplane should be extremely remote. Ifthis is occurring regularly. operators should examine their current policy and practices regarding ashtray maintenance. The FAA fmds no reasonable justification for allowing dispatch relief for periods oftime longer than those as proposed. or for allowing more than one lavatory door ashtray to be missing on
an airplane that is equipped with more than one lavatory. The FAA finds that the dispatch relief provided by this final rule not only will ensure safety, but will impose no undue economic burden on any operator. Request To Allow Ashtrays To Be Relocated
These same commenters requ!'St that the proposal be revised to give operators oflarger airplanes the flexibility to

move remaining ashtrays to different parts ofthe cabin ifone ashtray is missing_ In response to this request, the FAA points out that paragraph (cl ofthe AD,

as well as pan 25 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) (25 CFR 25), already permit a configuration where

one ashtray may serve more than one lavatory door ifthe ashtray can be seen readily from the cabin side ofthe lavatory door served. Further, nothing prohibits an operator from moving or relocating ashtrays within tre cabin to meet this requirement. Therefore. no revision to the AD Is necessary with regard to this request. Request To Include a Provision for Alternative Methods ofCompliance
One commenter requests that the proposal be revised to include a provision that would allow operators to request the use ofalternative methods of compliance (AMOC) with the AD. The
commenter notes that most other AD's include such a provision. and that the FAA's own policy guidance stipulates that AD's should include an AMOC provision, The commemer requests that the proposal be revised to meet that policy. The FAA does not concur that an AMOC provision is appropriate for this particular AD. As the commenter correctly points out, the FAA·s normal policy (reference FAA Document FAAALR-M-8040.1, "Airworthiness Directives") is that an AMOC provision "should be provided for in each AD," and the majority ofAD's issued do contain such aprovision. For typical AD·s. the FAA Is not aware. at the time ofAD issuance, ofthe range of alternative methods that may exist for complying with the AD; it is for this

reason that induding an AMOC provision in those AD's is appropriate. However. this AD is an exception: It has existed more or less in its current form for over 20 years and, during that time, the FAA has not been presented with a single acceptable alternative method ofcompliance with il. All suggestions -and requests that have been submitted to the FAA (mainly in the form ofrequests for exemption from the AD requirements) have been found to be unacceptable in that they would provide neither an equivalent nor an acceptable level ofsafety to that provided by the requirements ofthe AD itself. In light ofthis. the FAA has determined that including an AMOC provision in this AD at this time would not be productive. The FAA points out that paragraph (I) ofthe AD does provide operators a
means for some alternarive actions. It permits an adjustment ofthe time interval for the required repetitive inspections ofthe waste receptacle enclosure doors and disposal doors. if data are presented to the FAA tojustify such an adjustment. [However, the FAA points out that the majority of U.s. operators oftransport category airplanes

are conducting these inspections at the specified I,OOO-hourinterval (some are conducting the inspections more frequently). and many have found discrepancies during the 1,000-hour inspections. In light ofthis, the FAA continues to conclude that the currently required inspection interval is appropriate, since it ensures that any discrepancy will be identified and corrected in a timely manner.]
Conclusion
After careful review ofthe available data, including the comments noted above. the FAA has determined that air safety and the public interesr require the adoption ofthe mil" as proposed.

Cost Impact Since this action only provides for an alternative method ofcomplying with

an existing role, it does not add any new additional economic burden on affected operators. In fact, the dispatch relief provided by this AD will allow operators to continue to operate airplanes without the required number of ashtrays for a longer period oftime than was previously permitted. This will result in a reduction in costs to affected operators, since it will eliminate potential Interruptions in service or special scheduling at maintenance bases that otherwise would be necessary in order to reinstaH missing ashtrays. The current costs associated with this AD are reiterated below for the convenience of affected operators. The costs associated wilh the currently required placard installations entail approximately I work hour per airplane. at an average labor rate of S60 per work hour. The cost ofrequired parts is negligible. Based on these figures, the total cost impact ofthe installation requirements ofthis AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be S60 per airplane. The costs associated with the currently required inspections entail approximately 1.5 work hours per airplane per inspection, at an average labor rate of $60 per work hour. Based

on these figures. the total cost impact of

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the inspection requirements of this AD

on US operators is estimated to be S90
per airplane per inspection.
Regulatory Impact
The regulations adopted herein will
not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612. it is determined that this final rule does
not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the prepaJ<ltion of a Federalism Assessment. For the reasons discussed above. I certify that this action (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 signiflcant economic impact. positive or negative. on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 eFR Part 39

Air transportation. Aircraft. Aviation safety. Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment A-ccordingly. pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator. the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 efR part 39) as follows:

PART 39-A1RWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

1. The authority cltalion for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g). 40113. 44701.

§39.13 {Amended]
2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing amendment 39-9214 (60 FR 21429. May 2. 1995). and by adding a

new airwonhiness directive (AD). amendment 39-9680. to read as follows: 74-.(18-09 R2 Transport Category Aircraft AmEndment 39-9680. Docket 95-NM233-AD. Revise~ AD 74-08-09 RI. Amcndmunt39_9214. ApplicabiIily: All transport category airplanes. CErtificated In any category. that have one or more lavatories equipped with paper Orlinen waste receptacles. Note I The following is a partial list of aircrafl. some or all models of which are type certificated in the lransport category and have lavatories equipped •.•• ~th paper or linen waste receptacle:;: Aerospatiale Models ATR42 and ATR72 serie;; airplanes; Airbus Models A300. A310. A300-600. A320. A330. and A340 series airplanes: Boeing Models 707, 720, 727, 737, 747. 757, and 767 series airplanes: Boeing Model B-377 airplanes: British Aircrart Models BAC 1-11 series, BAe·146 series, alld ATP airplanes; CASA Model C-212 series airplanes: Convair Models CV-SSO. 600, 640, 880. and 990 series airplanes: Convair Models 240. 340. and 440 series airplanes: Curtiss·Wright Model CW 46; de Havilland Models DHC-7 and DHC-8 series airplanes: Fairchild Models F-27 and C-82 series airplanes; Fairrhild-Hiller Model FH-227 series airplanes; Fokker Models F27 and F28 series airplanes; Grumman Model G-159 series airplanes: Gulfstream Model 1159 series airpl.anes: Hawker Siddeley Model HS-748; Jetstream Model 4101 airplanes: Lockheed Models L-IOII. L-188, L-I049, and 382 series airplanes; Martin Model M-404 airplanes: McDonnell Douglas Models DC-'3, -4, "6, -7. -8. -9. and ·10 series airplanes: Model MD-88 airplanes; and Model MO-II series airplanes: Nihon Model YS-II: Saab Models SF340A and SAAR 340B series airplanes: Short Brothers and Harlin Model SC-7 series airplanes: Short Brothers Models. S03-30 and S03-60 series airplanes. Compliance: Required as indicated. unless accomplished previously. To prevent possible fires that could result from smoking materials being dropped Into lavlltory paper or linen waste receplac!eS. accomplish the following: (a)Within 60 days after Aug,-!st5. 1974 (the effective date ofAD 74-08-09, amendment 39-1917). or bdore the accumulation of any time in service on a new production aircraft after delivery. whichever occurs later. excepl that new production aircraft may be flown In acco·rdance with Sections 21.197 llnd 2\.199 ofIhe Federai Aviation Regulations (14 C;:FR 21.197 and 21.199) to a base where compliance may be accomplished. accomplish the requirements of parngraphs (a){l) and (aH2) ofthis AD. (I) lnsta.11a placard either on each side of each lavatory door over lJie door knob. or on each side ofeacl.!lavatory dOOl". or adjacent to each side ofeach lavalory door_The placards must either cO,ntalnthe legible words. "No Smoking in Lavatory·' or "No Smoking:" or comaln ':No Smoking·' symbology In Ileu ofwords: or contain both wording and symbology: to indicate that smoking is prohibited in the lav!J.lory.'f:he placards muSI be of sufficient size and contrast and be located so as to be conspicuous to lavatory userS_And (2)lnsta.11 a placard on Ofnear each lavatory paper or linen waste disposal receptacle door. containing the legible words

or symbology Indicating ··No Cigarel{e Disposal." (b) Within 30 days after August 6.1974. establish a procedure thai requires thaI nO laler than a time immediately after Ihe "No Smoking·' sign is extinguished following takeoff. an announcement be made by a crewmember to inform all aircraft occupants that smoking is prohibited in the aircraft lavatories: except that. irthe aircraft is not equipJl<'d wilh a "No Smoking" sign. the required procedure must be provide that the
announcement be made prior to each takeoff. (c) Except as provided by paragraph (d) of this AD: Within 180 days afler Augusl 6. 1974. or before the accumulation ofany lime in service on a new produclion aircraft, which •• ""r occurs later. except lhat new production aircraft may be nown in accordance with se<:;tlons21.197 and 21.199 oflhe Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199} to abase where compliance may be accomplished, install a self-contained. removable ashtray on or near the entry side ofeach lavatory door. One ashtray may serve mote than one laV1'llor)' door ifthe ashlray can be seen readily from the cabin side ofeach lavatory door served. (d) The airplane may be operated for a period of 10days with a I8vatory door ashtray missing. provided that no more than

one such ashtray Ismissing. For airplanes on which only one lavalory door ashtray is installed. the airplane may be operated for a period of 3 days ifIhe lavatory door ash..,.. •• y is missing.
Note 2: This AD permits a lavatory door ashtray 10be missing. although the FAAapproved Master Minimum Equipmenl List (MMEL) may nOIallow such provision. In
any case. the provisions of this AD prevail. (e)Within 30 days after August 6. 1974, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours time-in-servlce from the last inspections. a~complish the following: (I) Inspect all lavatory paper and linen
waste receptacle enclosure access doors and disposal doors for proper operation. fit. seaiing. and iatching for the containment of possible lrash fires. (2) Correct all def~15 found during the inspections required by paragraph (e){l) of this AD. (I] Upon lhe request of an operator. the FA.""Principal Maintenance Inspe<:tor may adjust the LOOO·hourrepetitive inspection interval specified in paragraph (e) of this AD
to permit compliance al an established inspection period ofthe operator ifthe request contains data toJustify the requested change in the inSJl<'ction interva!. (g}Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 ofIhe Federal Aviatlon Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operatE the airplane to

a location where the requirements ofthis AD Canbe accompllshed. (h) This amendment becomes effective on July 29. 1996.

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ASOFLE5Chlenand, FL [New] Chienand White Farms Airport, FL (Lat. 29"30'45"N, long. 82"52'30"W) That airspace eXlending upward rrom 700 feetabove the surface within a 6.3-mile radius orWhite Fam,s Airport, excluding that airspace within the Cross City, FL.Class Eairspace area. pan 71) establishes Class E airspace at Chiefland, FL, (0 accommodate a VORl DME-A SlAP and for IFR operations at White Farms Airport. The operating status ofthe airport will be changed from VFR to include IFR operations
concurrent with publication ofthis SlAP. 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. It. therefore, (I) 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, il is certified that this rule will not have

a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria oflhe Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 eFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). Adoption ofthe Amendment

In consideration ofthe foregoing, (he Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR Part 71 as fol.lows:

PART 71--{AMENDED)

I. The authority citation for 14 CFR Part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g):40103, 40113. 40120: EO 10854,24FR9565, 3 CFR, 1959- 1963Camp

..p. 389: 14CFR 11.69.
§71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CfR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9C, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 17. 1995, and effective September 16. 1995. is amended as follows: ParagJdph 6005 ClassEainpace areas extending upward from 700feet aboV£'Ihe surface oflhe earrh. Issued in Renton, Washington. on June 11. 1996. James V.Devany. Acting Manager. Transport Airplane Directorate. Aircraft Cenification Service. [FR Doc. 96-15957 Filed 6-21-96; 8:45 

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[Airspace Docket No. 96-ASO-3]

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Chiefland, FL

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). DOT. ACTION; Final rule.
SUMMARY;

This amendment establishes Class E airspace at Chiefland. 

### FL A White Farms Airpon at Chiefland, FL, has a VORIDME-A Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SlAP). Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (AGL) is needed to accommodate this SlAP and for instrument night rules (IFR) operations
at the airport. The operating status of the airport will change from VFR to include IFR operations concurrent with publication of lilis SLAP. EFFECTIVE

DATE: 0901 UTC, August 15, 1996. FORFURTHER

INFORMATION

CONTACT; Benny L. McGlamery. Operations Branch, Air Traffic Division. Federal Aviation Administration. P.O. Box 20636. Atlanta. Georgia 30320: telephone (404) 305-5570.
SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION: History
On April 16, 1996,lile FAA proposed TO amend Parl 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 Cf'R Part 71) by establishing Class Eairspace at Chiefland. FL, (01 FR 16621). This action will provide adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations at White Farms Airport. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting wriuen
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal

were received. Designations for Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9C dated August 17, 1995, and effective September 16, 1995. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
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. Benny L.McGlamery. AeungManager. Air Trame Division. Southem Region. [FRDoc. 96-15984 Filed 6-2]-96; 8:45 amI

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### 14CFRPart 71

[Airspace Docket No.96-ASO-9]

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Dawson, GA

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This amendment establishes Class E airspace at Dawson. GA. A VORl DME RWY 31 Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SlAP) has been developed for Dawson Municipal Airport. Controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feel above the surface (AGL) is needed 10accommodate lhis SlAP and for instrument flight rules (lFR) operations at the airport. The operating status ofthe airport will change from VFR to include IFR operations concurrent with publication ohms SlAP.
EFFECTIVE.

DATE:0901 UTC, August IS, 1996.
FORFURTHER

INFORMATION

CONTACT: Benny L. McGlamery, Operations Branch. Air Traffic Division. Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-5570.
SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION: History
On April 8. 1996, lile FAA proposed to amend Part 71 ofthe F'edeml Aviation Regulations (14 eF'R Part 71) by establishing Class E airspace at Dawson, GA, (61 FR 15434). This action will provide adetluate Class E airspace for IFR operations at Dawson Municipal Airport. (nterested parties were invited (0 participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submiiling written
comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments objecting to the proposal

were received. Designations for Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9C dated August 17, 1~95, and effective September 16,1995. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order.