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(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Requirements 

Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and 

(i) of this AD: Comply with all required 

actions and compliance times specified in, 

and in accordance with, EASA AD 2023– 

0103, dated May 23, 2023 (EASA AD 2023– 

0103). 

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023–0103 

(1) Where EASA AD 2023–0103 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using the 

effective date of this AD. 

(2) This AD does not adopt the ‘‘Remarks’’ 

section of EASA AD 2023–0103. 

(3) Where EASA AD 2023–0103 specifies 

‘‘The SB: Airbus DS Service Bulletin (SB) 

SB235–53–0070C (for CN–235, CN–235–200 

and CN–235–300 aeroplanes) and SB295–53– 

0025C (for C–295 aeroplanes), as applicable,’’ 

for this AD replace those words with ‘‘The 

SB: Airbus DS Service Bulletin (SB) SB235– 

53–0070C (for CN–235, CN–235–200 and 

CN–235–300 aeroplanes), SB235–53–0070M 

(for CN–235–100 aeroplanes), and SB295– 

53–0025C (for C–295 aeroplanes), as 

applicable.’’ 

(4) Where EASA AD 2023–0103 specifies 

‘‘Groups: Group 1 aeroplanes are CN–235, 

CN–235–200 aeroplanes. Group 2 aeroplanes 

are CN–235–300 and C–295 aeroplanes,’’ for 

this AD replace those words with ‘‘Groups: 

Group 1 aeroplanes are CN–235, CN–235– 

100, and CN–235–200 aeroplanes. Group 2 

aeroplanes are CN–235–300 and C–295 

aeroplanes.’’ 

(5) Where the column header of Table 1 of 

EASA AD 2023–0103 is titled ‘‘Accumulated 

Flight Hours (FH) and Flight Cycles (FC)’’, for 

this AD replace those words with 

‘‘Accumulated Flight Hours (FH) and Flight 

Cycles (FC), as of March 30, 2021 (the 

effective date of AD 2021–02–18).’’ 

(6) Where EASA AD 2023–0103 specifies a 

compliance time of ‘‘During the next Acheck, or within 300 FH after 30 July 2020 

[the effective date of EASA AD 2020–0159], 

whichever occurs later,’’ for this AD replace 

those words with ‘‘Within 300 FH after 

March 30, 2021 (the effective date of AD 

2021–02–18).’’ 

(7) Where EASA AD 2023–0103 specifies a 

compliance time of ‘‘Within 50 FH or 50 FC, 

whichever occurs first after 30 July 2020 [the 

effective date of EASA AD 2020–0159],’’ for 

this AD replace those words with ‘‘Within 50 

FH or 50 FC, whichever occurs first after 

March 30, 2021 (the effective date of AD 

2021–02–18).’’ 

(8) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2023– 

0103 specifies to ‘‘contact Airbus DS for 

approved instructions and accomplish those 

instructions accordingly’’ if discrepancies are 

detected, for this AD if any cracking is 

detected, the cracking must be repaired 

before further flight using a method approved 

by the Manager, International Validation 

Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus Defense 

and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization 

Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 

the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature. 

(i) No Reporting Requirement 

Although the service information 

referenced in EASA AD 2023–0103 specifies 

to submit certain information to the 

manufacturer, this AD does not include that 

requirement. 

(j) Additional AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Validation Branch, 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 

responsible Flight Standards Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the International Validation Branch, send 

it to the attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be 

emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. 

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 

requirement in this AD to obtain instructions 

from a manufacturer, the instructions must 

be accomplished using a method approved 

by the Manager, International Validation 

Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus Defense 

and Space S.A.’s EASA DOA. If approved by 

the DOA, the approval must include the 

DOA-authorized signature. 

(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except 

as required by paragraph (j)(2) of this AD, if 

any service information referenced in EASA 

AD 2023–0103 contains paragraphs that are 

labeled as RC, the instructions in RC 

paragraphs, including subparagraphs under 

an RC paragraph, must be done to comply 

with this AD; any paragraphs, including 

subparagraphs under those paragraphs, that 

are not identified as RC are recommended. 

The instructions in paragraphs, including 

subparagraphs under those paragraphs, not 

identified as RC may be deviated from using 

accepted methods in accordance with the 

operator’s maintenance or inspection 

program without obtaining approval of an 

AMOC, provided the instructions identified 

as RC can be done and the airplane can be 

put back in an airworthy condition. Any 

substitutions or changes to instructions 

identified as RC require approval of an 

AMOC. 

(k) Additional Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aviation 

Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 

Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206– 

231–3220; email: shahram.daneshmandi@

faa.gov. 

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference of 

the service information listed in this 

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

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2023–0103, dated May 23, 2023. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(3) For EASA AD 2023–0103, contact 

EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 

Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 

000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; website 

easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD 

on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, 

Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th 

St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, call 

206–231–3195. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, 

email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: 

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued on October 11, 2023. 

Victor Wicklund, 

Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2023–22885 Filed 10–17–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–2105; Airspace 

Docket No. 22–AAL–61] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Alaskan Very High 

Frequency Omnidirectional Range 

Federal Airway V–506 in the Vicinity of 

Kodiak, AK 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

amend Alaskan Very High Frequency 

Omnidirectional Range Federal airway 

(VOR) V–506 in the vicinity of Kodiak, 

AK. The FAA is taking this action due 

to the loss of signal from the Kodiak, 

AK, VOR and due to the pending 

decommissioning of the Hotham, AK, 

Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB). 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before December 4, 2023. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified 

by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–2105 

and Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–61 

using any of the following methods: 

* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

www.regulations.gov and follow the 

online instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 

* Mail: Send comments to Docket 

Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West 

Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 

20590–0001. 


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* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take 

comments to Docket Operations in 

Room W12–140 of the West Building 

Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

* Fax: Fax comments to Docket 

Operations at (202) 493–2251. 

Docket: Background documents or 

comments received may be read at 

www.regulations.gov at any time. 

Follow the online instructions for 

accessing the docket or go to the Docket 

Operations in Room W12–140 of the 

West Building Ground Floor at 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, and 

subsequent amendments can be viewed 

online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ 

publications/. You may also contact the 

Rules and Regulations Group, Office of 

Policy, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations 

Group, Office of Policy, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 

DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

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 the 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 

modify the airway structure as 

necessary to preserve the safe and 

efficient flow of air traffic within the 

National Airspace System. 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites interested persons to 

participate in this rulemaking by 

submitting written comments, data, or 

views. Comments are specifically 

invited on the overall regulatory, 

aeronautical, economic, environmental, 

and energy-related aspects of the 

proposal. The most helpful comments 

reference a specific portion of the 

proposal, explain the reason for any 

recommended change, and include 

supporting data. To ensure the docket 

does not contain duplicate comments, 

commenters should submit only one 

time if comments are filed 

electronically, or commenters should 

send only one copy of written 

comments if comments are filed in 

writing. 

The FAA will file in the docket all 

comments it receives, as well as a report 

summarizing each substantive public 

contact with FAA personnel concerning 

this proposed rulemaking. Before acting 

on this proposal, the FAA will consider 

all comments it receives on or before the 

closing date for comments. The FAA 

will consider comments filed after the 

comment period has closed if it is 

possible to do so without incurring 

expense or delay. The FAA may change 

this proposal in light of the comments 

it receives. 

Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 

553(c), DOT solicits comments from the 

public to better inform its rulemaking 

process. DOT posts these comments, 

without edit, including any personal 

information the commenter provides, to 

www.regulations.gov, as described in 

the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– 

14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at 

www.dot.gov/privacy. 

Availability of Rulemaking Documents 

An electronic copy of this document 

may be downloaded through the 

internet at www.regulations.gov. 

Recently published rulemaking 

documents can also be accessed through 

the FAA’s web page at 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 Operations office 

(see ADDRESSES section for address, 

phone number, and hours of 

operations). An informal docket may 

also be examined during normal 

business hours at the office of the 

Western Service Center, Federal 

Aviation 2200 South 216th St., Des 

Moines, WA 98198. 

Incorporation by Reference 

Alaskan VOR Federal airways are 

published in paragraph 6010(b) of FAA 

Order JO 7400.11, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

which is incorporated by reference in 14 

CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This 

document proposes to amend the 

current version of that order, FAA Order 

JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, 

and effective September 15, 2023. These 

updates would be published in the next 

update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. That 

order is publicly available as listed in 

the ADDRESSES section of this document. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, 

B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic 

service routes, and reporting points. 

Background 

In 2003, Congress enacted the Vision 

100-Century of Aviation 

Reauthorization Act (Pub L., 108–176), 

which established a joint planning and 

development office in the FAA to 

manage the work related to the Next 

Generation Air Transportation System 

(NextGen). Today, NextGen is an 

ongoing FAA-led modernization of the 

nation’s air transportation system to 

make flying safer, more efficient, and 

more predictable. 

In support of NextGen, this proposal 

is part of an ongoing, large, and 

comprehensive T-route modernization 

project in the state of Alaska. The 

project mission statement states: ‘‘To 

modernize Alaska’s Air Traffic Service 

route structure using satellite-based 

navigation development of new T-routes 

and optimization of existing T-routes 

will enhance safety, increase efficiency 

and access, and will provide en route 

continuity that is not subject to the 

restrictions associated with groundbased airway navigation.’’ 

As part of this initiative, the Hotham 

NDB is scheduled to be 

decommissioned. As a result, the 

portion of Alaskan V–506 that extends 

between the Kotzebue VOR/Distance 

Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and 

the Hotham NDB will become unusable. 

This airspace action proposes to amend 

the Alaskan V–506 by revoking the 

portion of the airway that extends 

between the Kotzebue VOR/DME and 

the Hotham NDB. 

Additionally, the Kodiak VOR/DME is 

unusable on V–506 within 55 nautical 

miles of the navigational aid location. A 

notice to air missions was issued in 

2019 upon a failed flight inspection, 

stating that V–506 from the Kodiak 

VOR/DME to the 55 nautical mile 

change over points on the airway are 

unusable. The disruption of the signal 

was first suspected to be caused by tree 

growth surrounding the VOR site within 

the VOR clear zone; however, efforts to 

restore the signal by clearing trees in 

this area have been unsuccessful. Due to 

the lack of usable signal and known 

cause of the signal loss, the FAA 

proposes to amend the Alaskan V–506 

by revoking the portion of the airway 

that extends between the intersection of 

the Kodiak VOR/DME 107° radial and 

the Anchorage Oceanic Control Area/ 


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Flight Information Region (CTA/FIR) 

boundary and the King Salmon VOR/ 

Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC). 

The Proposal 

The FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR 

part 71 by amending Alaskan VOR 

Federal airway V–506. The proposed 

airspace actions are described below. 

V–506: The Alaskan Federal airway 

V–506 extends between Barrow, AK, 

VOR/DME and the intersection of the 

Kodiak VOR/DME 107° radial and the 

Anchorage Oceanic CTA/FIR boundary. 

As amended, the Alaskan V–506 would 

extend between the Kotzebue VOR/DME 

and the King Salmon VORTAC. 

Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

The FAA has determined that this 

proposed regulation only involves an 

established body of technical 

regulations for which frequent and 

routine amendments are necessary to 

keep them operationally current. 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 

proposed 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. 

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 

In consideration of the foregoing, 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 

■ V. 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. 

§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 

14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 11, 2023, and 

effective September 15, 2023, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 6010(b) Alaskan VOR Federal 

Airways. 

* * * * * 

V–508 [Amended] 

From Kotzebue, AK; 53 miles 12 AGL, 71 

miles 55 MSL, 35 miles 12 AGL; Nome, AK; 

Bethel, AK; 63 miles 12 AGL, 84 miles 70 

MSL, 51 miles 12 AGL; to King Salmon, AK. 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 13, 

2023. 

Karen L. Chiodini, 

Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations 

Group. 

[FR Doc. 2023–22952 Filed 10–17–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–1984; Airspace 

Docket No. 23–ASW–17] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Establishment of Class E Airspace; 

Liberty, TX 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

establish Class E airspace at Liberty, TX. 

The FAA is proposing this action to 

support new instrument procedures at 

this airport. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before December 4, 2023. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified 

by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–1984 

and Airspace Docket No. 23–ASW–17 

using any of the following methods: 

* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

www.regulations.gov and follow the 

online instruction for sending your 

comments electronically. 

* Mail: Send comments to Docket 

Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of 

Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West 

Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 

20590–0001. 

* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take 

comments to Docket Operations in 

Room W12–140 of the West Building 

Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

* Fax: Fax comments to Docket 

Operations at (202) 493–2251. 

Docket: Background documents or 

comments received may be read at 

www.regulations.gov at any time. 

Follow the online instructions for 

accessing the docket or go to Docket 

Operations in Room W12–140 of the 

West Building Ground Floor at 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, and 

subsequent amendments can be viewed 

online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ 

publications/. You may also contact the 

Rules and Regulations Group, Office of 

Policy, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raul 

Garza Jr., Federal Aviation 

Administration, Operations Support 

Group, Central Service Center, 10101 

Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 

76177; telephone (817) 222–5874. 

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 extending 

upward from 700 feet above the surface 

Class E surface airspace at Liberty 

Dayton Regional Medical Center, 

Liberty, TX, to support instrument flight 

rule (IFR) operations at this airport. 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites interested persons to 

participate in this rulemaking by 

submitting written comments, data, or 

views. Comments are specifically 

invited on the overall regulatory, 

aeronautical, economic, environmental, 

and energy-related aspects of the 

proposal. The most helpful comments 


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