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Engine model Engine manual part number Part nomenclature FPI per manual section Inspection

All LPT Stage 3–6 ............. 72–52–00 .......................... 03

* P/N 770407 and 770408 are customized versions of P/N 646028 engine manual.

(2) For the purposes of these mandatory

inspections, piece-part opportunity means:

(i) The part is considered completely

disassembled when done in accordance with

the disassembly instructions in the

manufacturer’s engine manual; and

(ii) The part has accumulated more than

100 cycles in service since the last piece-part

opportunity inspection, provided that the

part was not damaged or related to the cause

for its removal from the engine.’’

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of

this AD, and notwithstanding contrary

provisions in section 43.16 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.16), these

mandatory inspections must be performed

only in accordance with the ALS of the

manufacturer’s ICA.

Alternative Method of Compliance

(c) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager, Engine

Certification Office (ECO). Operators must

submit their requests through an appropriate

FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who

may add comments and then send it to the

Manager, ECO.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this airworthiness directive,

if any, may be obtained from the ECO.

Special Flight Permits

(d) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 21.197 and 21.199 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197

and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a

location where the requirements of this AD

can be done.

Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance

Program

(e) FAA-certificated air carriers that have

an approved continuous airworthiness

maintenance program in accordance with the

record keeping requirement of § 121.369(c) of

the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

121.369(c)) of this chapter must maintain

records of the mandatory inspections that

result from revising the Time Limits section

of the Instructions for Continuous

Airworthiness (ICA) and the air carrier’s

continuous airworthiness program.

Alternatively, certificated air carriers may

establish an approved system of record

retention that provides a method for

preservation and retrieval of the maintenance

records that include the inspections resulting

from this AD, and include the policy and

procedures for implementing this alternate

method in the air carrier’s maintenance

manual required by § 121.369(c) of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

121.369 (c)); however, the alternate system

must be accepted by the appropriate PMI and

require the maintenance records be

maintained either indefinitely or until the

work is repeated. Records of the piece-part

inspections are not required under

§ 121.380(a)(2)(vi) of the Federal Aviation

Regulations (14 CFR 121.380 (a)(2)(vi). All

other operators must maintain the records of

mandatory inspections required by the

applicable regulations governing their

operations.

Note 3: The requirements of this AD have

been met when the engine manual changes

are made and air carriers have modified their

continuous airworthiness maintenance plans

to reflect the requirements in the Engine

Manuals.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

November 8, 2001.

Diane S. Romanosky,

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 01–28707 Filed 11–19–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NE–08–AD]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell

Propeller, Inc. Compact Series

Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking

(NPRM).

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) proposes to

supersede an existing airworthiness

directive (AD) that is applicable to

Hartzell models ( )HC–( )( )Y( )–( )( )( )

compact series, constant speed or

feathering propellers with Hartzell

manufactured ‘‘Y’’ shank blades. That

AD currently requires initial and

repetitive blade inspections; rework of

all ‘‘Y’’ shank blades including cold

rolling of the blade shank retention

radius; blade replacement and

modification of pitch change

mechanisms for certain propeller

models; and changing the airplane

operating limitations with specific

models of propellers installed. These

inspections and modifications are

required to detect and prevent fatigue

cracks that might result in blade

separation. This proposal would require

initial blade inspections, with no

repetitive inspections; rework of all ‘‘Y’’

shank blades including cold rolling of

the blade shank retention radius, blade

replacement and modification of pitch

change mechanisms for certain

propeller models; and changing the

airplane operating limitations with

specific models of propellers installed.

This proposal is prompted by FAA

reviews of propeller service histories

since the issuance of AD 77–12–06 R2.

The actions specified by the proposed

AD are intended to prevent failure of the

propeller blade from fatigue cracks in

the blade shank radius, which can result

in damage to the airplane and loss of

airplane control.

DATES: Comments must be received by

January 22, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),

New England Region, Office of the

Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules

Docket No. 2000–NE–08–AD, 12 New

England Executive Park, Burlington, MA

01803–5299. Comments may be

inspected at this location, by

appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4:30

p.m., Monday through Friday, except

Federal holidays. Comments may also

be sent via the Internet using the

following address: ‘‘9-aneadcomment@faa.gov’’. Comments sent

via the Internet must contain the docket

number in the subject line. The service

information referenced in this AD may

be obtained from Hartzell Propeller,

Inc., One Propeller Place, Piqua, Ohio

45356–2634; telephone (937) 778–4200;

fax (937) 778–4365. This information

may be examined, by appointment, at

the FAA, New England Region, Office of

the Regional Counsel, 12 New England

Executive Park, Burlington, MA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Tomaso DiPaolo, Aerospace Engineer,

Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300

E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;

telephone (847) 294–7031; fax (847)

294–7834.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested persons are invited to

participate in the making of the

proposed rule by submitting such

written data, views, or arguments as

they may desire. Communications

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should identify the Rules Docket

number and be submitted in triplicate to

the address specified above. All

communications received on or before

the closing date for comments, specified

above, will be considered before taking

action on the proposed rule. The

proposals contained in this action may

be changed in light of the comments

received.

Comments are specifically invited on

the overall regulatory, economic,

environmental, and energy aspects of

the proposed rule. All comments

submitted will be available, both before

and after the closing date for comments,

in the Rules Docket for examination by

interested persons. A report

summarizing each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this

proposal will be filed in the Rules

Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this action

must send a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 2000–NE–08–AD.’’ The

postcard will be date stamped and

returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRM’s

Any person may obtain a copy of this

NPRM by submitting a request to the

FAA, New England Region, Office of the

Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules

Docket No. 2000–NE–08–AD, 12 New

England Executive Park, Burlington, MA

01803–5299.

Discussion

On December 15, 1977, AD 77–12–06

R2, Amendment 39–3097 (42 FR 63165,

1977), was published to mandate initial

and repetitive inspections and rework of

all Hartzell models ( )HC–( )( )Y( )–( )(

)( ) compact series, constant speed or

feathering propellers with Hartzell

manufactured ‘‘Y’’ shank blades,

including cold rolling of the blade

shank retention radius, and, change of

the airplane operating limitations with

specific models of propellers installed,

to detect and prevent fatigue cracks that

might result in blade separation. In

addition, that AD mandates inspection

requirements for propellers that have

experienced overspeed or ground or

object strike. This proposed action

would remove the repetitive inspection

intervals to require the cold rolling of

the blade shank retention radius to be a

one-time final action, and remove the

reference to propellers that have

experienced overspeed or ground or

object strikes.

During inspections performed to

comply with AD 77–12–06 R2, some

corroded parts were found, and several

reports of corrosion were submitted to

the FAA. The FAA has carefully

considered these reports and has

determined that this action need not

include any action regarding corrosion.

This action, and the current AD, are

intended to prevent failure of the blade

shank retention radius due to cracks.

Some operators have perceived AD

77–12–06 R2 as mandating an overhaul.

While the FAA encourages owners and

operators to have their propellers

overhauled using the manufacturer’s

recommended overhaul schedules, AD

77–12–06 R2 does not mandate a

propeller overhaul. This proposal also

does not propose to mandate a propeller

overhaul.

Review of Propeller Service Histories

The current AD, AD 77–12–06 R2,

requires an initial inspection and cold

rolling of the blade shank retention

radius, then repetitive inspections and,

if necessary, rework of the blade shank

at intervals specified in Hartzell Service

Letter (SL) 61B. In 1992, the FAA

approved as an alternative method of

compliance to the current AD, Hartzell

SL 61R, dated February 28, 1992, which

expanded the inspection interval to

every 12,000 hours. Since the issuance

of Hartzell SL 61R, there have been no

reports of cracked blades in the blade

shank retention radius (when the

propeller complied with AD 77–12–06

R2). Therefore, the FAA has determined

that the cold rolling of the blade shank

retention radius can act as a final action

to address the fatigue crack problem of

the blade shank. Accordingly, this

proposal removes the repetitive

inspection requirement found in the

current AD.

In addition, this proposal will

eliminate the existing AD’s mandatory

inspection requirements for propellers

that have experienced an overspeed or

ground or object strike. The FAA

reviewed propeller service histories and

found no overspeed or ground strike

events to have caused a fatigue failure

in the blade shank retention radius

when the propeller is inspected in

accordance with Hartzell’s service

instructions for overspeed or ground

strike events. These service instructions

are published in the Hartzell Standard

Practices Manual 202A, and in the

current revisions of the propeller

owner’s manuals.

However, the mandatory airplane

operating limitations changes will

remain unchanged from the existing AD

and these limitations consist of

restricted propeller revolutions per

minute (rpm), placarding the airplane

instrument panel, and revising the

engine tachometer markings in

accordance with Hartzell Service

Bulletin (SB) No. 118A, dated February

15, 1977. This proposal will maintain

the existing AD’s modification of certain

propeller models in accordance with

Hartzell Propeller, Inc. Service Letter

(SL) No. 69, dated November 30, 1971,

and Hartzell Propeller, Inc. SB No.

101D, dated December 19, 1974. This

proposal would not require operators to

reinspect propellers that have already

been inspected to comply with the

current AD.

FAA’s Determination of an Unsafe

Condition and Proposed Actions

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other propellers of the same

type design used on airplanes registered

in the United States, the proposed AD

would require, if not already

accomplished, initial inspections and

rework of all ‘‘Y’’ shank blades,

including cold rolling of the retention

radius, blade replacement and

modification of pitch change

mechanisms for certain propeller

models, and change of the airplane

operating limitations, to detect and

prevent fatigue cracks that can result in

blade separation and possible loss of

airplane control. The actions would be

required to be accomplished in

accordance with Hartzell SB 118A,

dated February 15, 1977, Hartzell SL 69,

dated November 30, 1971, and Hartzell

SB 101D, dated December 19, 1974.

Requirement Removed for Hartzell

Service Letter 61B

Hartzell Service Letter 61B, dated

September 10, 1976 was initially

incorporated by reference in AD 77–12–

06 R2 to specify the inspection interval.

Revisions to this service letter have been

approved up to Revision V. Since the

proposed AD removes the repetitive

inspection, there will be no further need

to reference any revision of SL 61.

Economic Analysis

At the time the existing AD was

issued, there were about 55,000

propellers of the affected design in the

worldwide fleet. The FAA estimated

that there were 35,750 propellers

installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.

The FAA expects that all of the affected

propellers should have already been

inspected to comply with the existing

AD’s requirements to inspect, and

rework or replace the blades. If these

actions have not already been

accomplished, then the total cost to

comply with this proposal is estimated

to be $700 per propeller.

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Regulatory Analysis

This proposed rule does not have

federalism implications, as defined in

Executive Order 13132, because it

would 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.

Accordingly, the FAA has not consulted

with state authorities prior to

publication of this proposed rule.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that this proposed regulation (1)

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) if

promulgated, 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 copy of the draft

regulatory evaluation prepared for this

action is contained in the Rules Docket.

A copy of it may be obtained by

contacting the Rules Docket at the

location provided under the caption

ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration proposes to amend part

39 of the Code of Federal 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

removing Amendment 39–2922 (42 FR

31152, June 20, 1977), Amendment 39–

3018 (42 FR 42191, dated August 22,

1977), and Amendment 39–3097 (42 FR

63165, dated December 15, 1977), and

by adding a new airworthiness directive

(AD), to read as follows:

Hartzell Propellers, Inc.: Docket No. 2000–

NE–08–AD, Supersedes AD 77–12–06 R2,

Amendment 39–3097.

Applicability

This airworthiness directive (AD) is

applicable to Hartzell Propellers, Inc. Models

( )HC–( )( )Y( )–( )( )( ) compact series

constant speed or feathering propellers with

Hartzell manufactured ‘‘Y’’ shank blades.

These propellers are used on but not limited

to the following airplanes:

Aermacchi S.pA. (formerly Siai-Marchetti) S–

208

Aero Commander 200B and 200D

Aerostar 600

Beech 24, 35, 36, 45, 55, 56TC, 58, 60, and

95

Bellanca 14 and 17 series

Cessna 182 and 188

Embraer EMB–200A

Maule M5

Mooney M20 and M22

Pilatus Britten Norman, or Britten Norman

BN–2, BN–2A, and BN–2A–6

Piper PA–23, PA–24, PA–28, PA–30, PA–31,

PA–32, PA–34, PA–36, and PA–39

Pitts S–1T and S–2A

Rockwell 112, 114, 200, 500, and 685 series

Note 1: This AD applies to each propeller

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

modified, altered, or repaired in the area

subject to the requirements of this AD. For

propellers that have been modified, altered,

or repaired so that the performance of the

requirements of this AD is affected, the

owner/operator must request approval for an

alternative method of compliance in

accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD.

The request should include an assessment of

the effect of the modification, alteration, or

repair on the unsafe condition addressed by

this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not

been eliminated, the request should include

specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance

Compliance with this AD is required as

indicated, unless already done. Propeller

maintenance records showing compliance

with AD 77–12–06 R2 is an indication that

compliance was previously done.

To prevent failure of the propeller blade

from fatigue cracks in the blade shank radius,

which can result in damage to the airplane

and loss of airplane control, do the following:

(a) Propellers are considered in compliance

with the one-time inspection and rework

requirements only, of this AD if:

(1) All blades are serial number D47534

and above, or

(2) All blades are identified with the letters

‘‘PR’’ or ‘‘R’’ or ‘‘SP–P’’ ink-stamped on the

camber side, or the letters ‘‘SP’’, ‘‘RD’’ or

‘‘SP–P’’ metal-stamped on the blade butt.

Models ( )HC–( )( )Y( ) Compact Series ‘‘Y’’

Shank Propellers

(b) If propellers models ( )HC–( )( )Y( ) have

not been inspected and reworked in

accordance with AD 77–12–06 R2, then

before further flight, do a one-time action to

remove, inspect, rework or replace blades if

necessary in accordance with Hartzell

Service Bulletin (SB) 118A, dated February

15, 1977.

Note 2: One requirement in SB 118A is the

cold rolling of the propeller blade shank.

This is a critical requirement in the

prevention of cracks in the blade. Propeller

repair shops must obtain and maintain

proper certification to perform the cold

rolling procedure. For a current list of

propeller overhaul facilities approved to

perform the blade shank cold rolling

procedure, contact Hartzell Product Support,

telephone: (937) 778–4379. Not all propeller

repair facilities have the equipment to

properly perform a cold roll of the blade

shanks. In addition, any rework in the blade

shank area will also necessitate the cold

rolling of the blade shank area, apart from the

one-time cold rolling requirement of this AD.

Instrument Panel Modifications

(c) If airplanes with propeller models

( )HC–C2YK–( )( )( ) / ( )( )7666A–( ), installed

on (undampered) 200 horsepower Lycoming

IO–360 series engines, have not been

modified in accordance with AD 77–12–06

R2, then modify the airplane instrument

panel according to the following

subparagraphs before further flight. Airplanes

include, but are not limited to, Mooney M20E

and M20F (normal category), Piper PA–28R–

200 (normal category), and Pitts S–1T and S–

2A (acrobatic category).

(1) For normal category airplanes, before

further flight, remove the present vibration

placard and affix a new placard near the

engine tachometer that states:

‘‘Avoid continuous operation:

Between 2000 and 2350 rpm.’’

(2) For utility and acrobatic category

airplanes, before further flight, remove the

present vibration placard and affix a new

placard near the engine tachometer that

states:

‘‘Avoid continuous operation:

Between 2000 and 2350 rpm.

Above 2600 rpm in acrobatic flight.’’

(3) For normal category airplanes, re-mark

the engine tachometer face or bezel with a

red arc for the restricted engine speed range,

between 2000 and 2350 rpm.

(4) For acrobatic and utility airplanes, remark the engine tachometer face or bezel

with a red arc for each restricted engine

speed range, i.e., between 2000 and 2350 rpm

and between 2600 and 2700 rpm (red line).

Models ( )HC–C2YK–( )( )

( ) / ( )( )8475( )–( ) or ( )( )8477( )–( )

Propellers

(d) If propeller models ( )HC–C2YK-( )( )(

) / ( )( )8475( )-( ) or ( )( )8477( )-( ) have not

been inspected and reworked in accordance

with AD 74–15–02, then do the following

maintenance before further flight.

(1) Remove propeller from airplane.

(2) Modify pitch change mechanism, and

replace blades with equivalent model blades

prefixed with letter ‘‘F’’ in accordance with

Hartzell Service Letter No. 69, dated

November 30, 1971 and Hartzell SB No.

101D, dated December 19, 1974.

(3) Inspect and repair or replace, if

necessary, in accordance with Hartzell SB

No. 118A, dated February 15, 1977.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(e) Alternative methods of compliance to

Hartzell Service Bulletin 118A are Hartzell

Service Bulletins 118B, 118C, 118D, and

Hartzell Manual 133C. Alternative method of

compliance to Hartzell SB101D is Hartzell

Manual 133C. No adjustment in the

compliance time is allowed. Any requests for

an alternative method of compliance that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

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used if approved by the Manager, Chicago

Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). Operators

must submit their request through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, Chicago ACO.

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this airworthiness directive,

if any, may be obtained from the Manager,

Chicago ACO.

Special Flight Permits

(f) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199

of part 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations

(14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the

airplane to a location where the requirements

of this AD can be done.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

November 8, 2001.

Diane S. Romanosky,

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 01–28792 Filed 11–19–01; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 01–ASO–15]

Proposed Amendment to Class E5

Airspace; Andrews—Murphy, NC

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This action proposes to

amend Class E5 airspace at Andrews—

Murphy Airport, NC. A Area Navigation

(RNAV), Global Positioning System

(GPS), Runway (RWY) 8 Standard

Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP)

has been developed for Andrews—

Murphy Airport, NC. As a result,

controlled airspace extending upward

from 700 feet Above Ground Level

(AGL) is needed to accommodate the

SIAP.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before December 20, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to: Federal

Aviation Administration, Docket No.

01–ASO–15, Manager, Airspace Branch,

ASO–520, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta,

Georgia 30320.

The official docket may be examined

in the Office of the Regional Counsel for

Southern Region, Room 550, 1701

Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia

30337, telephone (404) 305–5627.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Walter R. Cochran, Manager, Airspace

Branch, Air Traffic Division, Federal

Aviation Administration, P.O. Box

20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320;

telephone (404) 305–5627.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to

participate in this proposed rulemaking

by submitting such written data, views

or arguments as they may desire.

Comments that provide the factual basis

supporting the views and suggestions

presented are particularly helpful in

developing reasoned regulatory

decisions on the proposal. Comments

are specifically invited on the overall

regulatory, aeronautical, economic,

environmental, and energy-related

aspects of the proposal.

Communications should identify the

airspace docket number and be

submitted in triplicate to the address

listed above. Commenters wishing the

FAA to acknowledge receipt of their

comments on this action must submit

with those comments a self-addressed,

stamped postcard on which the

following statement is made:

‘‘Comments to Airspace Docket No. 01–

ASO–15.’’ The postcard will be date/

time stamped and returned to the

commenter. All communications

received before the specified closing

date for comments will be considered

before taking action on the proposed

rule. The proposal contained in this

action may be changed in light of the

comments received. All comments

submitted will be available for

examination in the Office of the

Regional Counsel for Southern Region,

Room 550, 1701 Columbia Avenue,

College Park, Georgia 30337, both before

and after the closing date for comments.

A report summarizing each substantive

public contact with FAA personnel

concerned with this rulemaking will be

filed in the docket.

Availability of NPRMs

Any person may obtain a copy of this

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

by submitting a request to the Federal

Aviation Administration, Manager,

Airspace Branch, ASO–520, Air Traffic

Division, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta,

Georgia 30320. Communications must

identify the docket number of this

NPRM. Persons interested in being

placed on a mailing list for future

NPRMs should also request a copy of

Advisory Circular No. 11–2A which

describes the application procedure.

The Proposal

The FAA is considering an

amendment to part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to

amend Class E airspace at Andrews—

Murphy, NC. A RNAV (GPS) RWY 8

SIAP has been developed for Andrews—

Murphy Airport, NC. Controlled

airspace extending upward from 700

feet AGL is needed to accommodate the

SIAP. Class E airspace designations for

airspace areas extending upward from

700 feet or more above the surface are

published in paragraph 6005 of FAA

Order 7400.9J, dated August 31, 2001,

and effective September 16, 2001, which

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR

71.1. The Class E airspace designation

listed in this document would be

published subsequently in the Order.

The FAA has determined that the

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 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.

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,

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 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 7400.9J, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated August 31, 2001, and effective

September 16, 2001, is amended as

follows: