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requirement for an initial or renewal IA. 

Another commenter suggested the 

period of active engagement should be 

extended from two to four years. 

These comments are beyond the scope 

of the policy clarification because they 

would require rulemaking. 

Nevertheless, the FAA views the 

actively engaged requirement as 

providing maintenance experience 

relevant to conducting inspections. 

Similarly, the two-year period provides 

the recency of experience in 

maintenance performance or 

supervision necessary to conduct 

inspections. 

The FAA has determined to make this 

policy effective for the next renewal 

cycle in March 2013 to allow IAs and 

ASIs adequate time to participate in the 

required activity. The FAA will update 

FAA Order 8900.1 accordingly. 

Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration will 

revise FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 5, 

Chapter 5 as follows: 

1. Amend Section 7, Paragraph 5– 

1279 by adding a Note after 

subparagraph A to read: 5–1279 

ELIGIBILITY. The ASI must establish 

the applicant’s eligibility before 

allowing the applicant to test. None of 

the requirements of Title 14 of the Code 

of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 65, 

§ 65.91 can be waived by the ASI. 

A. The applicant must hold a current 

mechanic’s certificate, with both 

airframe and powerplant ratings, that 

has been in effect for at least 3 years. 

The applicant must have been actively 

engaged in maintaining certificated 

aircraft for at least the 2-year period 

before applying. 

Note: Actively engaged means an active 

role in exercising the privileges of an 

airframe and powerplant mechanic certificate 

in the maintenance of civil aircraft. 

Applicants who inspect, overhaul, repair, 

preserve, or replace parts on aircraft, or who 

supervise (i.e., direct and inspect) those 

activities, are actively engaged. The ASI may 

use evidence or documentation provided by 

the applicant showing inspection, 

overhauling, repairing, preserving, or 

replacing parts on aircraft or supervision of 

those activities. This evidence or 

documentation when required could include 

employment records showing performance or 

supervision of aircraft maintenance, return to 

service documents and or copies of 

maintenance record entries. 

Technical instructors or individuals 

instructing in a FAA part 147 approved AMT 

school, who also engage in the maintenance 

of aircraft certificated and maintained in 

accordance with 14 CFR, can be considered 

actively engaged. Individuals instructing in a 

FAA part 147 AMT school, who also engage 

in the maintenance of aircraft-related 

instruction equipment maintained in 

accordance with 14 CFR standards, can be 

considered actively engaged. 

B. There must be a fixed base of 

operation at which the applicant can be 

located in person or by telephone. This 

base need not be the place where the 

applicant will exercise the inspection 

authority. 

C. The applicant must have available 

the equipment, facilities, and inspection 

data necessary to conduct proper 

inspection of airframes, powerplants, 

propellers, or any related part or 

appliance. This data must be current. 

D. The applicant must pass the IA 

knowledge test, testing the ability to 

inspect according to safety standards for 

approval for return to service of an 

aircraft, related part, or appliance after 

major repairs or major alterations, and 

annual or progressive inspections 

performed under part 43. There is no 

practical test required for an IA. 

Note: The ASI should see paragraph 5– 

1285 for instructions on determining an 

applicant’s eligibility. 

2. Amend Section 8, Paragraph 5– 

1309 by adding a Note after 

subparagraph (A)(1) to read: 

5–1309 RENEWAL OF INSPECTION 

AUTHORIZATION. 

A. Application Requirements. 

Application for renewal may be 

required to comply with the following: 

(1) Show evidence the applicant still 

meets the requirements of § 65.91(c)(1) 

through (4). 

Note: Refer to Paragraph 5–1279(A)–(C) of 

this document for information on meeting 

§ 65.91(c)(1) through (4) requirements. 

Refresher training attendance alone does not 

satisfy those requirements. 

(2) Complete Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) Form 8610–1, 

Mechanic’s Application for Inspection 

Authorization, in duplicate. 

(3) Show evidence the applicant 

meets the requirements of § 65.93(a) for 

both the first and second year in the 

form of an activity sheet or log, training 

certificates, and/or oral test results, as 

applicable. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on July 28, 

2011. 

John S. Duncan, 

Acting Director, Flight Standards Service. 

[FR Doc. 2011–19741 Filed 8–3–11; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–0012; Airspace 

Docket No. 10–ASO–44] 

Amendment of Class D and Class E 

Airspace; Columbus Lawson AAF, GA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D 

and Class E airspace at Lawson Army 

Airfield (AAF), Columbus, GA, by 

removing the reference to the Columbus 

Metropolitan Airport Class C airspace 

area from the description. Controlled 

airspace at Columbus Metropolitan 

Airport is being downgraded due to 

decreased air traffic volume. This action 

is necessary for the safety and 

management of air traffic within the 

National Airspace System. This action 

also updates the geographic coordinates 

of Columbus Lawson AAF. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 20, 

2011. The Director of the Federal 

Register approves this incorporation by 

reference action under title 1, Code of 

Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 

the annual revision of FAA Order 

7400.9 and publication of conforming 

amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John 

Fornito, Operations Support Group, 

Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 

Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 

Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 

305–6364. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On May 24, 2011, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify 

Class D and E airspace at Lawson Army 

Airfield (AAF), Columbus, GA by 

removing the reference to the Columbus 

Metropolitan Airport Class C airspace 

area from the description, and 

modifying the geographic coordinates of 

Lawson AAF (76 FR 30045) Docket No. 

FAA–2011–0012. Interested parties 

were invited to participate in this 

rulemaking effort by submitting written 

comments on the proposal to the FAA. 

No comments were received. Class D 

and E airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 5000 and 6002, 

respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9U 

dated August 18, 2010, and effective 

September 15, 2010, which is 

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The Class D and E airspace 


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designations listed in this document 

will be published subsequently in the 

Order. 

The Rule 

This amendment to Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

amends the Class D airspace and Class 

E airspace designated as surface area at 

Columbus Lawson AAF, Columbus, GA 

by removing the reference to the 

Columbus Metropolitan Airport Class C 

airspace from the description. The 

volume of air traffic has decreased at 

Columbus Metropolitan Airport, 

therefore, Class C airspace has been 

removed. The geographic coordinates 

for the Lawson AAF are being adjusted 

to coincide with the FAAs aeronautical 

database. This action is necessary for 

the safety and management of IFR 

operations at the airports. 

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, will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

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 

amends controlled airspace at Columbus 

Lawson AAF, Columbus, GA. 

Lists 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, 

B, C, D AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 

TRAFFIC SERVICE 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 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 

1963 Comp., p. 389. 

§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 

14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9U, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 18, 2010, effective 

September 15, 2010, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace 

* * * * * 

ASO GA D Columbus Lawson AAF, GA 

[Amended] 

Columbus Lawson AAF, GA 

(Lat. 32°19′55′′ N., long 84°59′14′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL 

within a 5.2-mile radius of Lawson Army 

Airfield. 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 continuously published in the 

Airport/Facility Directory. 

Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace 

Designated as Surface Areas 

* * * * * 

ASO GA E2 Columbus Lawson AAF, GA 

[Amended] 

Columbus Lawson AAF, GA 

(Lat. 32°19′55′′ N., long. 84°59′14′′ W.) 

Within a 5.2-mile radius of Lawson Army 

Airfield. 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 continuously published in the 

Airport/Facility Directory. 

Issued in College Park, Georgia, on July 19, 

2011. 

Mark D. Ward, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern 

Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. 

[FR Doc. 2011–19170 Filed 8–3–11; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–0005; Airspace 

Docket No. 10–ASO–42] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Lakeland, FL 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

airspace at Lakeland, FL. The Plant City 

Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) has been 

decommissioned and new Standard 

Instrument Approach Procedures have 

been developed for Lakeland Linder 

Regional Airport. This action also 

updates the geographic coordinates of 

the airport, as well as Plant City 

Municipal Airport and Winter Haven’s 

Gilbert Airport. This action enhances 

the safety and airspace management of 

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations 

at the airport. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 20, 

2011. The Director of the Federal 

Register approves this incorporation by 

reference action under title 1, Code of 

Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 

the annual revision of FAA Order 

7400.9 and publication of conforming 

amendments 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John 

Fornito, Operations Support Group, 

Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation 

Administration, P.O. Box 20636, 

Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 

305–6364. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On May 24, 2011, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 

Class E airspace at Lakeland Linder 

Regional Airport, Lakeland, FL (75 FR 

30047) Docket No. FAA–2011–0005. 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. No comments 

were received. Subsequent to 

publication, the FAA found that the 

geographic coordinates of Lake Linder 

Regional Airport, Plant City Municipal 

Airport, and Winter Haven’s Gilbert 

Airport needed to be adjusted. This 

action makes these updates. Except for 

editorial changes, and the changes noted 

above, this rule is the same as published 

in the NPRM. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA 


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