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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 

Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting 

and recordkeeping requirements. 

■ The authority citation for these 

special conditions is as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 

44702, 44704. 

The Special Conditions 

Accordingly, pursuant to the 

authority delegated to me by the 

Administrator, the following special 

conditions are issued as part of the type 

certification basis for Embraer S.A. 

Model EMB–550 airplanes. 

1. Flight Envelope Protection: Normal 

Load Factor (g) Limiting. 

To meet the intent of adequate 

maneuverability and controllability 

required by § 25.143(a), and in addition 

to the requirements of § 25.143(a) and in 

the absence of other limiting factors, the 

following special conditions are issued 

based on § 25.333(b): 

(a) The positive limiting load factor 

must not be less than: 

(1) 2.5g for the normal state of the 

electronic flight control system with the 

high lift devices retracted. 

(2) 2.0g for the normal state of the 

electronic flight control system with the 

high lift devices extended. 

(b) The negative limiting load factor 

must be equal to or more negative than: 

(1) Minus 1.0g for the normal state of 

the electronic flight control system with 

the high lift devices retracted. 

(2) 0.0g for the normal state of the 

electronic flight control system with 

high lift devices extended. 

(c) Maximum reachable positive load 

factor wings level may be limited by the 

characteristics of the electronic flight 

control system or flight envelope 

protections (other than load factor 

protection) provided that: 

(1) The required values are readily 

achievable in turns, and 

(2) That wings level pitch up is 

satisfactory. 

(d) Maximum achievable negative 

load factor may be limited by the 

characteristics of the electronic flight 

control system or flight envelope 

protections (other than load factor 

protection) provided that: 

(1) Pitch down responsiveness is 

satisfactory, and 

(2) From level flight, 0g is readily 

achievable, or alternatively, a 

satisfactory trajectory change is readily 

achievable at operational speeds. For 

the FAA to consider a trajectory change 

as satisfactory, the applicant should 

propose and justify a pitch rate that 

provides sufficient maneuvering 

capability in the most critical scenarios. 

(e) Compliance demonstration with 

the above requirements may be 

performed without ice accretion on the 

airframe. 

(f) These special conditions do not 

impose an upper bound for the normal 

load factor limit, nor does it require that 

the limiter exist. If the limit is set at a 

value beyond the structural design limit 

maneuvering load factor n of 

§§ 25.333(b), 25.337(b), 25.337(c), there 

should be a very obvious positive tactile 

feel built into the controller so that it 

serves as a deterrent to inadvertently 

exceeding the structural limit. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8, 

2014. 

John P. Piccola, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–08275 Filed 4–11–14; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 36 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0948; Amdt. No. 36– 

30] 

RIN 2120–AJ96 

Stage 3 Helicopter Noise Certification 

Standards; Correction 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; correction. 

SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) published in the 

Federal Register of March 4, 2014 a 

document adopting more stringent noise 

certification standards for helicopters 

that are certificated in the United States 

(U.S.). Inadvertently the incorrect 

amendment number was assigned. This 

document corrects the amendment 

number cited in the heading of the final 

rule. 

DATES: This correction is effective April 

14, 2014. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Katherine Haley, Office of Rulemaking, 

ARM–203, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone (202) 267–5708; fax (202) 

267–5075; email ralen.gao@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA 

published a document in the Federal 

Register of March 4, 2014 (79 FR 12040) 

as Amendment Number 36–29. In FR 

Doc. 2014–04479, Amdt. No. 36–29 is 

incorrect. This document corrects the 

amendment number published on 

March 4, 2014. 

In FR Doc. 2014–04479, beginning on 

page 12040 in the Federal Register of 

March 4, 2014, make the following 

correction: 

On page 12040, in the second column 

heading, correct the amendment number 

from ‘‘36–29’’ to ‘‘36–30’’. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on April 4, 

2014. 

Lirio Liu, 

Director, Office of Rulemaking. 

[FR Doc. 2014–07941 Filed 4–11–14; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0951; Airspace 

Docket No. 13–ASW–22] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Modification of Area Navigation 

(RNAV) Route Q–20, TX 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action modifies RNAV 

route Q–20 by relocating the FUSCO 

waypoint (WP) southwest to match the 

intersection of Jet routes J–15 and J–183. 

This action enhances the safe and 

efficient management of aircraft within 

the National Airspace System. 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, July 

24, 2014. 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: 

Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy and 

Regulations Group, Office of Airspace 

Services, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

The FAA published in the Federal 

Register a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend Q–20 by 

moving the FUSCO WP to match the 

intersection of Jet Routes J–15 and J– 

183, and re-designate the WP as a fix (78 

FR 70900, November 27, 2013). 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. No comments 

were received. 

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Differences From the NPRM 

Subsequent to publication of the 

NPRM, a refined geographic latitude/

longitude position was calculated for 

the FUSCO WP in the description of 

RNAV route Q–20. In the NPRM, the 

FUSCO waypoint geographic position 

was proposed at ‘‘lat. 31°10′38′′ N., long. 

101°19′47′′ W.’’ It has been determined 

that a more accurate alignment of the 

WP position is ‘‘lat. 31°10′37′′ N., long. 

101°19′45′′ W.’’ This rule changes the 

FUSCO WP geographic position in the 

RNAV route Q–20 description to ‘‘lat. 

31°10′37′′ N., long. 101°19′45′′ W.’’ to 

more accurately reflect the WP location 

and match the information contained in 

the FAA’s aeronautical database. 

This is a minor change to more 

accurately reflect the position of the 

FUSCO WP in the descriptions of RNAV 

route Q–20; therefore, notice and public 

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

unnecessary. 

The Rule 

The FAA is amending Title 14, Code 

of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

by modifying Q–20 in support of the 

Houston Metroplex project to improve 

air traffic flows, increase capacity and 

fuel efficiency, and reduced track 

distances. Q–20 extends between the 

Corona, NM, VHF Omnidirectional 

Range/Tactical Air Navigation 

(VORTAC) navigation aid and the 

Junction, TX, VORTAC navigation aid. 

This action amends Q–20 by relocating 

the FUSCO WP 0.48 nautical miles 

southwest to match the intersection of 

J–15 and J–183. Additionally, this action 

re-designates FUSCO as a fix. This 

modification enables aircraft flying 

eastbound via J–15, J–183, or Q–20, to 

file direct, after FUSCO, to a published 

transition to any of the Houston 

Standard Terminal Arrival Routes. This 

rule simplifies flight plan filing and 

flight management computer entries; 

thus, reducing the potential for routing 

errors in addition to the benefits 

mentioned previously. 

High altitude RNAV routes are 

published in paragraph 2006 of FAA 

Order 7400.9X dated August 7, 2013, 

and effective September 15, 2013, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The RNAV route listed in this rule 

will be subsequently published in the 

Order. 

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 Department of 

Transportation (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 only affects air traffic 

procedures and air navigation, it is 

certified that this rule, when 

promulgated, does 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 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 modifies the route structure as 

required to enhance the safe and 

efficient flow of air traffic in the United 

States. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental 

Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ 

paragraph 311a. This airspace action 

consists of a modification of an existing 

airway and is not expected to cause any 

potentially significant environmental 

impacts, and no extraordinary 

circumstances exist that warrant 

preparation of an environmental 

assessment. 

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 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 FAA Order 7400.9X, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 7, 2013, and 

effective September 15, 2013, is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 2006 United States Area 

Navigation Routes 

* * * * * 

Q–20 CNX, NM to JCT, TX [Amended] 

Corona (CNX), NM VORTAC (Lat. 34°22′′01′ N., long. 105°40′′41′ W.) 

HONDS, NM FIX (Lat. 33°34′′00′ N., long. 104°51′′12′ W.) 

UNNOS, NM WP (Lat. 32°57′′00′ N., long. 103°56′′00′ W.) 

FUSCO, TX FIX (Lat. 31°10′′37′ N., long. 101°19′′45′ W.) 

Junction (JCT), TX VORTAC (Lat. 30°35′′53′ N., long. 99°49′′03′ W.) 

Issued in Washington, DC, on April 7, 

2014. 

Gary A. Norek, 

Manager, Airspace Policy and Regulations 

Group. 

[FR Doc. 2014–08243 Filed 4–11–14; 8:45 am] 

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