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(1) If a P/N TDF11755 elevator pushrod 

assembly is installed, or if the part number 

cannot be determined: Before further flight, 

replace the affected elevator pushrod 

assembly with a P/N R20990 elevator 

pushrod assembly, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service 

Bulletin 340–27–100, dated February 1, 2011. 

(2) If a P/N 12003–33 or P/N R20990 

elevator pushrod assembly is installed: Do a 

detailed inspection for individual play 

between the rod end and the pushrod at the 

locking device and degradation of the 

elevator pushrod assembly (including rod 

end threads not visible through the 

inspection hole in the pushrod, and the nut 

and locking device not properly locked with 

the lock wire), in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service 

Bulletin 340–27–100, dated February 1, 2011. 

TABLE 1—COMPLIANCE TIMES

Total flight hours accumulated as of the 

effective date of this AD Compliance time 

For airplanes with 30,000 total flight hours or more ................................ Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. 

For airplanes with 28,000 total flight hours or more, but less than 

30,000 total flight hours.

Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight hours or within 6 months 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. 

For airplanes with less than 28,000 total flight hours .............................. Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight hours. 

(h) Corrective Action 

If, during the inspection of the elevator 

pushrod assembly required by paragraph 

(g)(2) of this AD, individual play between the 

rod end and the pushrod at the locking 

device, or degradation of the elevator 

pushrod assembly (including rod end threads 

not visible through the inspection hole in the 

pushrod, and the nut and locking device not 

properly locked with the lock wire) is found: 

Before further flight, replace the affected 

elevator pushrod assembly with a new 

elevator pushrod assembly, P/N R20990, in 

accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340–27– 

100, dated February 1, 2011. 

(i) Parts Installation 

As of the effective date of this AD, no 

person may install an elevator pushrod 

assembly with P/N TDF11755, on any 

airplane. 

(j) Reporting Requirement 

Submit a report of the findings (both 

positive and negative) of the inspection and 

replacement required by paragraphs (g) and 

(h) of this AD to Saab AB, Support and 

Services, SE–581 88 Linko ̈ping, Sweden; fax 

+46 13 18 48 74; email 

saab340.techsupport@saabgroup.com; at the 

applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) 

or (j)(2) of this AD. 

(1) If the inspection was done on or after 

the effective date of this AD: Submit the 

report within 30 days after the inspection. 

(2) If the inspection was done before the 

effective date of this AD: Submit the report 

within 30 days after the effective date of this 

AD. 

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to 

approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 

In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 

request to your principal inspector or local 

Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 

Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 

3356; telephone (425) 227–1112; fax (425) 

227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- 

ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 

Before using any approved AMOC, notify 

your appropriate principal inspector, or 

lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 

the local flight standards district office/ 

certificate holding district office. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

(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: A federal 

agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 

person is not required to respond to, nor 

shall a person be subject to a penalty for 

failure to comply with a collection of 

information subject to the requirements of 

the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that 

collection of information displays a current 

valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 

Control Number for this information 

collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for 

this collection of information is estimated to 

be approximately 5 minutes per response, 

including the time for reviewing instructions, 

completing and reviewing the collection of 

information. All responses to this collection 

of information are mandatory. Comments 

concerning the accuracy of this burden and 

suggestions for reducing the burden should 

be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence 

Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 

Information Collection Clearance Officer, 

AES–200. 

(l) Related Information 

Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety 

Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011–0078, 

dated May 5, 2011; and Saab Service Bulletin 

340–27–100, dated February 1, 2011; for 

related information. 

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the following service information 

under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 

(2) You must use the following service 

information to do the actions required by this 

AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Saab Service Bulletin 340–27–100, 

dated February 1, 2011. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems, 

SE–581 88, Linko ̈ping, Sweden; telephone 

+46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email 

saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com; 

Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. 

(4) You may review copies of the service 

information at the FAA, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

Washington. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, call 

425–227–1221. 

(5) You may also review copies of the 

service information that is incorporated by 

reference at the National Archives and 

Records Administration (NARA). For 

information on the availability of this 

material at an NARA facility, call 202–741– 

6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ 

federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/

ibr_locations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 15, 

2012. 

Kalene C. Yanamura, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2012–15426 Filed 6–27–12; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–1142; Airspace 

Docket No. 11–AGL–22] 

Amendment of Class D Airspace; 

Pontiac, MI 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule, technical 

amendment. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class D 

airspace within the Pontiac, MI, area by 

changing the name of the airport from 


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Oakland-Pontiac Airport to Oakland 

County International Airport and 

updating the geographic coordinates. 

This action does not change the 

boundaries or operating requirements of 

the airspace. 

DATES: Effective date: July 30, 2012. The 

Director of the Federal Register 

approves this incorporation by reference 

action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to 

the annual revision of FAA Order 

7400.9 and publication of conforming 

amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Scott Enander, Central Service Center, 

Operations Support Group, Federal 

Aviation Administration, Southwest 

Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort 

Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321– 

7716. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by 

changing the airport formerly known as 

Oakland-Pontiac Airport to Oakland 

County International Airport and 

adjusting the geographic coordinates 

within Class D airspace to coincide with 

the FAAs aeronautical database. This is 

an administrative change and does not 

affect the boundaries, altitudes, or 

operating requirements of the airspace, 

therefore, notice and public procedures 

under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary. 

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, 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 U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, 

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 Oakland County 

International Airport, Pontiac, MI. 

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, 

B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 

TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 

REPORTING POINTS 

■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 

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 the Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9V, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

dated August 9, 2011, and effective 

September 15, 2011, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 5000 Class D airspace. 

* * * * * 

AGL MI D Pontiac, MI [Amended] 

Oakland County International Airport, MI 

(Lat. 42°39′56′′ N., long. 83°25′14′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from the 

surface to and including 3,500 feet MSL 

within a 4.2-mile radius of Oakland County 

International Airport. 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. 

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 13, 

2012. 

David P. Medina, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO 

Central Service Center. 

[FR Doc. 2012–15706 Filed 6–27–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0196; Airspace 

Docket No. 12–AWP–2] 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Fairfield, CA 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Class E 

airspace at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), 

Fairfield, CA. The projected 

decommissioning of the Travis VHF 

Omni-Directional Radio Range (VOR) 

has made this action necessary for the 

safety and management of Instrument 

Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the 

airport. 

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, 

September 20, 2012. The Director of the 

Federal Register approves this 

incorporation by reference action under 

1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual 

revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 

publication of conforming amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Eldon Taylor, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Operations Support 

Group, Western Service Center, 1601 

Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057; 

telephone (425) 203–4537. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On April 18, 2012, the FAA published 

in the Federal Register a notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 

controlled airspace at Fairfield, CA (77 

FR 23171). Interested parties were 

invited to participate in this rulemaking 

effort by submitting written comments 

on the proposal to the FAA. Two 

comments were received in favor of the 

airspace amendment. Except for a minor 

editorial change, this rule is the same as 

published in the NPRM. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 6004, of FAA 

Order 7400.9V dated August 9, 2011, 

and effective September 15, 2011, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The Class E airspace designations 

listed in this document will be 

published subsequently in that Order. 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by 

amending Class E airspace designated as 

an extension to Class D surface area at 

Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA. Airspace 

reconfiguration is necessary due to the 


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