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effective date of this AD 2023–04–15), 

whichever occurs later. 

(4) The provisions specified in paragraphs 

(4) and (5) of EASA AD 2022–0142 do not 

apply to this AD. 

(5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 

2022–0142 does not apply to this AD. 

(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative 

Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design 

Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), 

With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (l) of AD 2023–04–15, with a new 

exception. Except as required by paragraph 

(j) of this AD, after the maintenance or 

inspection program has been revised as 

required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no 

alternative actions (e.g., inspections), 

intervals, or CDCCLs are allowed unless they 

are approved as specified in the provisions 

of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA 

AD 2022–0142. 

(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance 

or Inspection Program 

Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this 

AD: Comply with all required actions and 

compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2023–0063, 

dated March 20, 2023 (EASA AD 2023–0063). 

Accomplishing the revision of the existing 

maintenance or inspection program required 

by this paragraph terminates the 

requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. 

(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023–0063 

(1) This AD does not adopt the 

requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and 

(2) of EASA AD 2023–0063. 

(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023–0063 

specifies revising ‘‘the approved AMP 

[aircraft maintenance program]’’ within 12 

months after its effective date, but this AD 

requires revising the existing maintenance or 

inspection program, as applicable, within 90 

days after the effective date of this AD. 

(3) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 

AD 2023–0063 is at the applicable 

‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as 

incorporated by the requirements of 

paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023–0063, or 

within 90 days after the effective date of this 

AD, whichever occurs later. 

(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions 

specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 

AD 2023–0063. 

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

section of EASA AD 2023–0063. 

(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions, 

Intervals, and CDCCLs 

After the existing maintenance or 

inspection program has been revised as 

required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no 

alternative actions (e.g., inspections), 

intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed unless 

they are approved as specified in the 

provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section 

of EASA AD 2023–0063. 

(m) Terminating Action for Certain 

Requirements in AD 2014–16–23 

Accomplishing the actions required by 

paragraphs (g) or (j) of this AD terminates the 

requirements of paragraph (q) of AD 2014– 

16–23. 

(n) 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 (o) of this AD. Information may be 

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

Before using any approved AMOC, notify 

your appropriate principal inspector, or 

lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 

the responsible Flight Standards Office. 

(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 Dassault 

Aviation’s EASA Design Organization 

Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 

the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature. 

(o) Additional Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Tom Rodriguez, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 

410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 206– 

231–3226; email: tom.rodriguez@faa.gov. 

(p) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) 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. 

(3) The following service information was 

approved for IBR on December 29, 2023. 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2023–0063, dated March 20, 

2023. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(4) The following service information was 

approved for IBR on May 10, 2023 (88 FR 

20062, April 5, 2023). 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2022–0142, dated July 7, 2022. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(5) For EASA ADs 2023–0063 and 2022– 

0142, 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 these 

EASA ADs on the EASA website at 

ad.easa.europa.eu. 

(6) 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. 

(7) You may view this material at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, 

visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ 

ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. 

Issued on November 16, 2023. 

Ross Landes, 

Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, 

Compliance & Airworthiness Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2023–25833 Filed 11–22–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–1296; Airspace 

Docket No. 23–ANE–2] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Canadian Area 

Navigation Routes Q–907 and Q–951, 

and Establishment of United States 

Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T–739; 

Eastern United States 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends high 

altitude Canadian Area Navigation 

routes Q–907 and Q–951; and 

establishes United States (U.S.) Area 

Navigation (RNAV) route T–739, in 

support of the FAA’s Very High 

Frequency Omnidirectional Range 

(VOR) Minimum Operational Network 

(MON) Program. The purpose is to 

enhance the efficiency of the National 

Airspace System (NAS) by transitioning 

from ground-based navigation aids to a 

satellite-based navigation system. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 

25, 2024. 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 JO 7400.11 and publication of 

conforming amendments. 

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 

comments received, this final rule, and 

all background material may be viewed 

online at www.regulations.gov using the 

FAA Docket number. Electronic 

retrieval help and guidelines are 

available on the website. It is available 

24 hours each day, 365 days each year. 

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 


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Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Brian Vidis, 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 will expand 

the availability of RNAV routing in the 

eastern United States and improve the 

efficient flow of air traffic within the 

NAS by lessening the dependency on 

ground-based navigation. 

History 

The FAA published a NPRM for 

Docket No. FAA–2023–1296 in the 

Federal Register (88 FR 37182; June 7, 

2023), proposing to amend 2 high 

altitude Canadian Area Navigation 

routes and establish 1 U.S. RNAV route 

in support of transitioning the NAS 

from a ground-based to a satellite-based 

navigation system. Interested parties 

were invited to participate in this 

rulemaking effort by submitting written 

comments on the proposal to the FAA. 

No comments were received. 

Differences From the NPRM 

Subsequent to the NPRM, minor 

amendments to the geographic 

coordinates for the TALNO, NY, 

Waypoint (WP) and DANOL, ME, WP 

were made that do not substantively 

alter the proposed route. The TALNO, 

WP is updated from ‘‘lat. 44°59′35.12′′ 

N, long. 074°21′35.70′′ W’’ to ‘‘lat. 

44°59′35.11′′ N, long. 074°21′35.70′′ W’’. 

The DANOL, WP is updated from ‘‘lat. 

45°41′49.50′′ N, long. 067°48′11.94′′ W’’ 

to ‘‘lat. 45°41′49.51′′ N, long. 

067°48′11.94′′ W’’. 

Additionally, the DAVDA, NY, WP 

was added to the legal description of 

RNAV route T–739 as it is a turn of 

more than one degree, but it does not 

substantively alter the route. 

Incorporation by Reference 

High altitude Canadian Area 

Navigation routes are published in 

paragraph 2007 and United States Area 

Navigation Routes are published in 

paragraph 6011 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 amends 

the current version of that order, FAA 

Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 

2023, and effective September 15, 2023. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly 

available as listed in the ADDRESSES

section of this document. These 

amendments will be published in the 

next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, 

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

service routes, and reporting points. 

The Rule 

This action amends 14 CFR part 71 to 

amend Canadian Area Navigation routes 

Q–907 and Q–951; and to establish 

United States Area Navigation route T– 

739, in cooperation with NAV CANADA 

for replacement of Computer 

Notification Fixes (CNF). Replacement 

fixes are relocated to lie on the U.S./ 

Canada border. This action is in support 

of the FAA’s VOR MON Program. The 

purpose is to enhance the efficiency of 

the NAS by transitioning from groundbased navigation aids to a satellite-based 

navigation system. The proposed 

changes are described below. 

Q–907: Q–907 is an amended route 

that extends between the POSTS, MI, 

WP and the IMAMA, ME, WP. This 

amended route replaces CNFs with 

pronounceable WP names and moves 

multiple WPs to lie on the U.S./Canada 

border. 

Q–951: Q–951 is an amended route 

that extends between the POSTS, MI, 

WP and the DANOL, ME, WP. This 

amended route replaces CNFs with 

pronounceable WP names and moves 

multiple WPs to lie on the U.S./ 

Canadian border. 

T–739: T–739 is a new route that 

extends between the KATEK, NY, WP 

and the DANOL, ME, WP. This route 

overlays a portion of VOR Federal 

airway V–300 from the CAMPO, ME, 

WP to the DANOL WP. 

Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

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. 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 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. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action of establishing high altitude 

Canadian Area Navigation routes Q–907 

and Q–951; and establishing United 

States (U.S.) Area Navigation (RNAV) 

route T–739, to provide additional 

RNAV routing within the NAS in 

support of transitioning it from groundbased to satellite-based navigation, 

qualifies for categorical exclusion under 

the National Environmental Policy Act 

(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its 

implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 

1500, and in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental 

Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ 

paragraph 5–6.5a, which categorically 

excludes from further environmental 

impact review rulemaking actions that 

designate or modify classes of airspace 

areas, airways, routes, and reporting 

points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation 

of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace 

Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and 

Reporting Points); and paragraph 5– 

6.5b, which categorically excludes from 

further environmental impact review 

‘‘Actions regarding establishment of jet 

routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 

71.15, Designation of jet routes and VOR 

Federal airways) . . .’’. As such, this 

airspace action is not expected to cause 

any potentially significant 

environmental impacts. In accordance 

with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5– 

2 regarding Extraordinary 

Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed 

this action for factors and circumstances 

in which a normally categorically 

excluded action may have a significant 

environmental impact requiring further 

analysis. Accordingly, the FAA has 

determined that no extraordinary 

circumstances exist that warrant 

preparation of an environmental 

assessment or environmental impact 

study. 

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air). 


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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(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 2007 Canadian Area Navigation 

Routes. 

* * * * * 

Q–907 POSTS, MI to IMAMA, ME [Amended] 

POSTS, MI WP (Lat. 42°18′00.00′′ N, long. 085°02′00.00′′ W) 

PADDE, MI WP (Lat. 42°17′09.00′′ N, long. 084°28′28.00′′ W) 

Salem, MI (SVM) VORTAC (Lat. 42°24′31.11′′ N, long. 083°35′38.05′′ W) 

GADAV, MI WP (Lat. 42°42′27.47′′ N, long. 082°29′24.66′′ W) 

ATENE, ME WP (Lat. 46°14′15.18′′ N, long. 070°15′28.92′′ W) 

IMAMA, ME WP (Lat. 46°44′09.51′′ N, long. 067°47′20.94′′ W) 

Excluding the airspace within 

Canada 

* * * * * * * 

Q–951 POSTS, MI to DANOL, ME [Amended] 

POSTS, MI WP (Lat. 42°18′00.00′′ N, long. 085°02′00.00′′ W) 

PADDE, MI WP (Lat. 42°17′09.00′′ N, long. 084°28′28.00′′ W) 

Salem, MI (SVM) VORTAC (Lat. 42°24′31.11′′ N, long. 083°35′38.05′′ W) 

GADAV, MI WP (Lat. 42°42′27.47′′ N, long. 082°29′24.66′′ W) 

KATEK, NY WP (Lat. 44°40′45.38′′ N, long. 075°32′22.66′′ W) 

DAVDA, NY WP (Lat. 44°43′27.00′′ N, long. 075°22′28.20′′ W) 

SSENA, NY WP (Lat. 44°54′51.43′′ N, long. 074°43′21.31′′ W) 

TALNO, NY WP (Lat. 44°59′35.11′′ N, long. 074°21′35.70′′ W) 

KERVO, ME WP (Lat. 45°26′41.75′′ N, long. 070°39′02.77′′ W) 

DANOL, ME WP (Lat. 45°41′49.51′′ N, long. 067°48′11.94′′ W) 

Excluding the airspace within 

Canada 

* * * * * Paragraph 6011 United States Area 

Navigation Routes. 

* * * * * 

T–739 KATEK, MD to DANOL, ME [New] 

KATEK, NY WP (Lat. 44°40′45.38′′ N, long. 075°32′22.66′′ W) 

DAVDA, NY WP (Lat. 44°43′27.00′′ N, long. 075°22′28.20′′ W) 

SSENA, NY WP (Lat. 44°54′51.43′′ N, long. 074°43′21.31′′ W) 

TALNO, NY WP (Lat. 44°59′35.11′′ N, long. 074°21′35.70′′ W) 

KERVO, ME WP (Lat. 45°26′41.75′′ N, long. 070°39′02.77′′ W) 

CAMPO, ME WP (Lat. 45°26′49.95′′ N, long. 070°20′54.73′′ W) 

Millinocket, ME (MLT) VOR/DME (Lat. 45°35′12.15′′ N, long. 068°30′55.67′′ W) 

DANOL, ME WP (Lat. 45°41′49.51′′ N, long. 067°48′11.94′′ W) 

Excluding the airspace within 

Canada 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on November 

17, 2023. 

Karen L. Chiodini, 

Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations 

Group. 

[FR Doc. 2023–25853 Filed 11–22–23; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–2097; Airspace 

Docket No. 23–ANE–7] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Very High Frequency 

Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal 

Airway V–16; Northeast United States 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Very High 

Frequency Omnidirectional Range 

(VOR) Federal airway V–16. This action 

is necessary to reinstate six route points 

that were inadvertently omitted in a 

previous route amendment of VOR 

Federal Airway V–16 that took effect 

August 10, 2023. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, January 

25, 2024. 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 JO 7400.11 and publication of 

conforming amendments. 

ADDRESSES: 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 


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