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helicopters was published in the 

Federal Register on July 29, 2004 (69 FR 

45291). That action proposed to require 

replacing the control support bracket 

assembly, part number (P/N) 369N2608–

11, on helicopters that have a yaw 

stability augmentation system (YSAS) 

installed, with an airworthy assembly, 

P/N 600N2608–1. The revised time 

limits are dependent upon the time the 

YSAS was initially installed. Also 

proposed was revising the applicable 

maintenance manual to state the 

reduced life limits. 

The FAA has reviewed MD 

Helicopters, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 

SB600N–040, dated September 18, 2003, 

which describes the revised finite life 

for the control support bracket on 

certain serial-numbered helicopters, and 

replacing them upon reaching the 

revised life limit, or no later than 

November 30, 2005, whichever occurs 

first. 

Interested persons have been afforded 

an opportunity to participate in the 

making of this amendment. No 

comments were received on the 

proposal or the FAA’s determination of 

the cost to the public. The FAA has 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require the adoption of 

the rule as proposed. 

The FAA estimates that this AD will 

affect 13 helicopters of U.S. registry. 

Replacing the control support bracket 

will take approximately 40 work hours 

per helicopter to accomplish at an 

average labor rate of $65 per work hour. 

Required parts will cost approximately 

$5,617 per helicopter. Based on these 

figures, the total estimated cost impact 

of this AD on U.S. operators is $106,821 

to replace the control support bracket on 

each helicopter in the fleet. 

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, it is 

determined that this final rule does not 

have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. 

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 significant 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 FAA, Office of the 

Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 

2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort 

Worth, Texas.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the Federal Aviation Administration 

amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES

■ 1. The authority citation 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 adding 

a new airworthiness directive to read as 

follows:

2004–22–12 MD Helicopters, Inc.:

Amendment 39–13840. Docket No. 

2003–SW–51–AD.

Applicability: Model 600N helicopters, 

serial numbers with a prefix of ‘‘RN’’ and 

numbers 025, 029, 032, 034 through 038, 040, 

041, 045, 048, or 067; or, any Model 600N 

helicopter with a yaw stability augmentation 

system (YSAS) installed, and with a control 

support bracket assembly, part number (P/N) 

369N2608–11, installed, certificated in any 

category. 

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless 

accomplished previously. 

To prevent failure of the fuselage Station 

75 control support bracket assembly (control 

support bracket) and subsequent loss of 

control of the helicopter, accomplish the 

following: 

(a) Replace the control support bracket, 

part number 369N2608–11, with an 

airworthy control support bracket assembly, 

P/N 600N2608–1, no later than November 30, 

2005, or by the time the helicopter reaches 

the hours time-in-service (TIS) listed in the 

chart below, whichever occurs first:

Helicopter serial number Revised finite life 

(TIS) 

RN025 ........................... 2556

RN029 ........................... 2377

RN032 ........................... 2498

RN034 ........................... 2456

RN035 ........................... 2243

RN036 ........................... 2652

RN037 ........................... 2544

RN038 ........................... 2531

RN040 ........................... 2562

RN041 ........................... 2763

RN045 ........................... 2015

RN048 ........................... 2125

RN067 ........................... 1600

Note: MD Helicopters, Inc. Service Bulletin 

No. SB600N–040, dated September 18, 2003, 

pertains to the subject of this AD.

(b) For helicopters with a YSAS installed 

that are not listed in the previous table, 

replace the control support bracket, P/N 

369N2608–11, with an airworthy control 

support bracket, P/N 600N2608–1, no later 

than November 30, 2005, or by the time the 

helicopter reaches 1,600 hours TIS since the 

installation of the YSAS. 

(c) For helicopters with no YSAS installed, 

but with a control support bracket, P/N 

369N26080–11, installed, replace the control 

support bracket, with an airworthy control 

support bracket, P/N 600N2608–1, prior to 

the installation of a YSAS. 

(d) This AD revises the Limitations section 

of the applicable maintenance manual by 

reducing the life limit of the control support 

bracket assembly, part number 369N2608–11, 

to the life limits stated in paragraph (a) of 

this AD or to 1,600 hours TIS, whichever 

occurs first. 

(e) To request a different method of 

compliance or a different compliance time 

for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 

39.19. Contact the Los Angeles Aircraft 

Certification Office, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, FAA, for information about 

previously approved alternative methods of 

compliance. 

(f) This amendment becomes effective on 

December 3, 2004.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on October 22, 

2004. 

David A. Downey, 

Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 

Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 04–24228 Filed 10–28–04; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA–2004–18815; Airspace 

Docket No. 04–AWP–2] 

Modification of Class D and Class E 

Airspace; Prescott, AZ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class 

D and Class E surface areas at Ernest A. 

Love Field (PRC) in Prescott, AZ. A 

review of airport operations and 

airspace made this action necessary. 

This action modifies the Prescott Class 

D and Class E surface areas to include 

airspace extending upward from the 

surface to and including 7,500 feet MSL 

within a 6-mile radius of Ernest A. Love 

Field.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, January 20, 

2005.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri 

Carson, Airspace Branch, Western 

Terminal Operations, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 15000 Aviation 

Boulevard, Lawndale, CA; telephone 

(310) 725–6611.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History 

On Monday, August 30, 2004, the 

FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 71 

to modify Class D and Class E airspace 

at Prescott, AZ. (69 FR 52839). 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking 

proceeding by submitting written 

comments on the proposal to the FAA. 

No comments objecting to the proposal 

were received. Class D airspace 

designations are published in paragraph 

5000 and Class E surface area airspace 

designations are published in paragraph 

6002 of FAA Order 7400.9M dated 

August 30, 2004, and effective 

September 16, 2004, which is 

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace 

designations listed in this document 

will be published subsequently in the 

Order. 

The Rule 

This amendment to 14 CFR part 71 

modifies Class D and Class E airspace at 

Prescott, AZ. 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. 

Therefore, this regulation—(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 will not have 

a significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

■ In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 

CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND 

CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS; 

AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING 

POINTS

■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 

continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 95665, 3 CFR 1959–

1963 Comp., p. 389.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 

CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9M, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 30, 2004, and 

effective September 16, 2004, is 

amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

* * * * *

AWP AZ D Prescott, AZ [Revised] 

Prescott, Ernest A. Love Field, AZ 

(Lat. 34°39′16.1′′ N, long. 112°25′10.5′′ W)

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface to and including 7,500 feet MSL 

within a 6-mile radius of Ernest A. Love 

Field. This Class D airspace area is effective 

during the specific dates and times 

established in advance by a Notice to 

Airmen. The effective date and time will 

thereafter be published in the Airport/

Facility Directory.

* * * * *

AWP AZ E2 Prescott, AZ [Revised] 

Prescott, Ernest A. Love Field, AZ 

(Lat. 34°39′16.1′′ N, long. 112°25′10.5′′ W)

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface to and including 7,500 feet MSL 

within a 6-mile radius of Ernest A. Love 

Field. This Class E airspace area is effective 

during the specific dates and times 

established in advance by a Notice to 

Airmen. The effective date and time will 

thereafter be published in the Airport/

Facility Directory.

* * * * *

Issued in Los Angeles, California, on 

October 18, 2004. 

John Clandy, 

Area Director, Western Terminal Operations.

[FR Doc. 04–24258 Filed 10–28–04; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA–2004–19334; Airspace 

Docket No. 14–ACE–63] 

Modification of Class E Airspace; 

Sedalia, MO

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Direct final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Title 14 

Code of Federal Regulations, part 71 (14 

CFR part 71) by revising Class E 

airspace at Sedalia, MO. A review of the 

Class E airspace area extending upward 

from 700 feet above the surface at 

Sedalia, MO revealed it is not in 

compliance with established airspace 

criteria. This airspace area is enlarged 

and modified to conform to FAA 

Orders. The intended effect of this rule 

is to provide controlled airspace of 

appropriate dimensions to protect 

aircraft departing from and executing 

Standard Instrument Approach 

Procedures (SIAPs) to Sedalia Memorial 

Airport.

DATES: This direct final rule is effective 

on 0901 UTC, January 20, 2005. 

Comments for inclusion in the Rules 

Docket must be received on or before 

November 30, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this 

proposal to the Docket Management 

System, U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400 

Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 

20590–0001. You must identify the 

docket number FAA–2004–19334/

Airspace Docket No. 04–ACE–63, at the 

beginning of your comments. You may 

also submit comments on the Internet at 

http://dms.dot.gov. You may review the 

public docket containing the proposal, 

any comments received, and any final 

disposition in person in the Dockets 

Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 

Monday through Friday, except Federal 

holidays. The Docket Office (telephone 

1–800–647–5527) is on the plaza level 

of the Department of Transportation 

NASSIF Building at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Brenda Mumper, Air Traffic Division, 

Airspace Branch, ACE–520A, DOT 

Regional Headquarters Building, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, 

Kansas City, MO 64106; telephone: 

(816) 329–2524.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

amendment to 14 CFR part 71 modifies 

the Class E airspace area extending 

upward from 700 feet above the surface 

at Sedalia, MO. An examination of 

controlled airspace for Sedalia, MO 

revealed the Class E airspace area does 

not comply with airspace requirements 

for diverse departures from Sedalia 

Memorial Airport as set forth in FAA 

Order 7400.2E, Procedures for Handling 

Airspace Matters. The criteria in FAA 

Order 7400.2E for an aircraft to reach 

1200 feet AGL, taking into consideration 

rising terrain, is based on a standard 

climb gradient of 200 feet per mile plus