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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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2014–04–06 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 

39–17764; Docket No. FAA–2013–0381; 

Directorate Identifier 2013–NE–16–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD becomes effective March 31, 2014. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. 

Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B2, and 2K1 turboshaft 

engines. 

(d) Reason 

This AD was prompted by in-flight 

shutdowns caused by interrupted fuel supply 

at the hydro-mechanical metering unit 

(HMU). We are issuing this AD to prevent inflight shutdown and damage to the engine. 

(e) Actions and Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(f) Initial Visual Inspection for HMUs Not 

Previously Inspected 

(1) On the effective date of this AD, for 

those HMUs that have not previously been 

inspected using Turbomeca Mandatory 

Service Bulletin (MSB) No. SB 319 73 2825, 

Version G, dated January 24, 2013, or earlier 

versions; perform an initial visual inspection 

of the HMU high-pressure pump drive gear 

shaft splines for wear, corrosion, scaling, or 

cracks, and clean and inspect the sleeve 

assembly splines for wear, corrosion, scaling, 

or cracks, at the following: 

(i) For HMUs that have accumulated more 

than 150 operating hours (OHs) since new or 

since last overhaul, within 50 HMU OHs after 

effective date of this AD. 

(ii) For HMUs that have accumulated 150 

or fewer OHs since new or since last 

overhaul, before exceeding 200 HMU OHs. 

(g) Initial Visual Inspection for HMUs That 

Have Been Previously Inspected 

(1) On the effective date of this AD, for 

those HMUs that have been previously 

inspected per Turbomeca MSB No. SB 319 73 

2825, Version G, dated January 24, 2013, or 

earlier versions; perform a visual inspection 

of HMU aft splines of the high pressure 

pump for wear, corrosion, scaling, or cracks, 

and clean and inspect the sleeve assembly 

splines for wear, corrosion, scaling, or cracks, 

at the following: 

(i) For HMUs that have accumulated 300 

OHs or more since last inspection, within 

200 HMU OHs after effective date of this AD. 

(ii) For HMUs that have accumulated fewer 

than 300 OHs since last inspection, before 

exceeding 500 HMU OHs. 

(h) Repetitive Visual Inspections of HMUs 

(1) Thereafter, repetitively visually inspect 

the HMU aft splines of the high pressure 

pump, and clean and inspect the sleeve 

assembly splines for wear, corrosion, scaling, 

or cracks, at intervals not to exceed 500 HMU 

OHs. 

(2) If, during any initial or repetitive 

inspection required by this AD, an HMU does 

not pass inspection, then before further 

flight, replace the sleeve assembly on the 

affected high pressure pump drive gear shaft 

or replace the affected HMU. 

(i) Installation Prohibition 

After the effective date of this AD, do not 

install any engine on any helicopter unless 

the HMU was inspected as required by this 

AD. 

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

The Manager, Engine Certification Office, 

FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use 

the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to 

make your request. 

(k) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Anthony W. Cerra, Jr., Aerospace 

Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 

Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New 

England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 

01803; email: anthony.cerra@faa.gov; phone: 

781–238–7128; fax: 781–238–7199. 

(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation 

Safety Agency, AD 2013–0082, dated April 2, 

2013, for more information. You may 

examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the 

Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/

#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-0381-0004. 

(3) Turbomeca MSB No. SB 319 73 2825, 

Version G, dated January 24, 2013, which is 

not incorporated by reference in this AD, can 

be obtained from Turbomeca, S.A. using the 

contact information in paragraph (k)(4) of 

this AD. 

(4) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Turbomeca, S.A., 40220 

Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; 

telex: 570 042; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15. 

(5) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 

12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, 

MA. For information on the availability of 

this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. 

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference 

None. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

February 10, 2014. 

Robert J. Ganley, 

Acting Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine 

& Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 

Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0547; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–NM–028–AD; Amendment 

39–17758; AD 2014–03–21] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; the Boeing 

Company Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

The Boeing Company Model 727–200 

and 727–200F series airplanes. This AD 

is intended to complete certain 

mandated programs intended to support 

the airplane reaching its limit of validity 

(LOV) of the engineering data that 

support the established structural 

maintenance program. This AD requires 

a one-time inspection for cracking of the 

pressure floor of both main wheel wells, 

and related investigative and corrective 

actions if necessary; and modifying the 

pressure floor of both main wheel wells. 

We are issuing this AD to prevent 

fatigue cracking in the pressure floor of 

the main wheel wells, which could lead 

to rapid loss of cabin pressurization. 

DATES: This AD is effective March 31, 

2014. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of December 13, 1991 (56 FR 57233, 

November 8, 1991). 

ADDRESSES: For service information 

identified in this AD, contact Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data 

& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, 

MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; 

telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; 

fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://

www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view 

this referenced service information at 

the FAA, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 

Renton, WA. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, 

call 425–227–1221. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– 

0547; or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

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evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The address for the 

Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is 

Docket Management Facility, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M–30, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 

DC 20590. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Chandraduth Ramdoss, Aerospace 

Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, 

FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 

Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Blvd., 

Suite 100, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137, 

phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627– 

5210; email: chandraduth.ramdoss@

faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to certain The Boeing Company 

Model 727–200 and 727–200F series 

airplanes. The NPRM published in the 

Federal Register on July 18, 2013 (78 FR 

42895). This AD is intended to complete 

certain mandated programs intended to 

support the airplane reaching its limit of 

validity (LOV) of the engineering data 

that support the established structural 

maintenance program. The NPRM 

proposed to require a one-time 

inspection for cracking of the pressure 

floor of both main wheel wells, and 

related investigative and corrective 

actions if necessary; and modifying the 

pressure floor of both main wheel wells. 

We are issuing this AD to prevent 

fatigue cracking in the pressure floor of 

the main wheel wells, which could lead 

to rapid loss of cabin pressurization. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. The 

following presents the comments 

received on the proposal (78 FR 42895, 

July 18, 2013) and the FAA’s response 

to each comment. 

Request To Clarify the Preamble of the 

NPRM (78 FR 42895, July 18, 2013) 

Boeing requested that we clarify the 

‘‘Discussion’’ section of the preamble of 

the NPRM (78 FR 42895, July 18, 2013). 

Boeing stated that the ‘‘Discussion’’ 

section in the preamble of the NPRM 

did not specifically explain that the 

NPRM is being issued to complete 

actions in service information that was 

not previously AD-mandated, but was 

recommended as a part of the Model 

727 airplane service action requirement 

(SAR) program. Boeing stated that in 

two places in the ‘‘Discussion’’ section 

in the NPRM, reference is made to 

‘‘certain programs’’ and ‘‘previously 

established program’’ when it should 

more specifically refer to the Model 727 

airplane SAR program. 

Additionally, Boeing commented that 

the focus of the ‘‘Explanation of 

Compliance Time’’ section in the 

preamble of the NPRM (78 FR 42895, 

July 18, 2013) should be on the SAR 

program instead of on widespread 

fatigue damage (WFD). However, Boeing 

stated that the restrictions concerning 

extensions to compliance times for ADmandated service bulletins related to 

WFD in the ‘‘Explanation of Compliance 

Time’’ section in the preamble of the 

NPRM might be similar to the SAR 

program. 

We concur that the NPRM (78 FR 

42895, July 18, 2013) references to 

‘‘certain programs’’ and ‘‘previously 

established program’’ are intended to 

refer to the Model 727 airplane SAR 

program. However, the ‘‘Discussion’’ 

section of the NPRM is not restated in 

this final rule. Therefore, no change to 

this final rule is necessary in this regard. 

We find that clarification is necessary 

concerning how the SAR program and 

WFD affect this final rule. This final 

rule is being issued to complete actions 

in one of the service bulletins 

recommended as a part of the Model 

727 airplane SAR program, but not 

previously AD-mandated. This is 

necessary because the LOV for Model 

727 series airplanes is dependent on 

timely completion of the previously 

established SAR program actions. Since 

some of those actions, including those 

mandated by this final rule, were not 

previously mandated, it is necessary to 

mandate them now as a part of defining 

the service actions that support the LOV 

and preclude WFD. This is the link 

between WFD and the SAR program 

actions that were not previously 

mandated by an AD. Since the 

requirements of this final rule support 

the LOV and preclude WFD, the 

statement that we will not grant any 

extensions of the compliance time to 

complete any AD-mandated service 

information related to WFD without 

extensive new data applies to this final 

rule. We have not changed this final 

rule in this regard. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the relevant data, 

considered the comment received, and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting this AD 

as proposed except for minor editorial 

changes. We have determined that these 

minor changes: 

• Are consistent with the intent that 

was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 

42895, July 18, 2013) for correcting the 

unsafe condition; and 

• Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 42895, 

July 18, 2013). 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 94 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Inspection and Modification ............................ 222 work-hours × $85 per hour = $18,870 .... $2,906 $21,776 $2,046,944 

We have received no definitive data 

that would enable us to provide cost 

estimates for the on-condition actions 

specified in this AD. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. 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. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

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Regulatory Findings 

This AD will not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This AD will 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

(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), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) 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. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

2014–03–21 The Boeing Company: 

Amendment 39–17758; Docket No. 

FAA–2013–0547; Directorate Identifier 

2013–NM–028–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD is effective March 31, 2014. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD affects AD 91–22–08, Amendment 

39–8068 (56 FR 57233, November 8, 1991). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to The Boeing Company 

Model 727–200 and 727–200F series 

airplanes, certificated in any category, line 

numbers 1103 and subsequent. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 53, Fuselage. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD is intended to complete certain 

mandated programs intended to support the 

airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) 

of the engineering data that support the 

established structural maintenance program. 

We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue 

cracking in the pressure floor of the main 

wheel wells, which could lead to rapid loss 

of cabin pressurization. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Inspection 

Before the accumulation of 60,000 total 

flight cycles, or within 24 months after the 

effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 

later: Do a one-time detailed inspection for 

cracking of the pressure floor of both main 

wheel wells, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 727–53A0124, Revision 3, 

dated November 30, 1989, except as specified 

in paragraph (h) of this AD. If any indication 

of distress is found (such as cracking or 

flaked paint): Before further flight, do an 

eddy current inspection or penetrant 

inspection for cracking of the pressure floor 

of both main wheel wells, and do all 

applicable related investigative and 

corrective actions, by accomplishing all the 

actions specified in the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 727– 

53A0124, Revision 3, dated November 30, 

1989. Do all applicable related investigative 

and corrective actions before further flight. 

(h) Exception to Service Information 

Where Boeing Service Bulletin 727– 

53A0124, Revision 3, dated November 30, 

1989, specifies a close visual inspection, this 

AD requires a detailed inspection, which is 

an intensive examination of a specific item, 

installation, or assembly to detect damage, 

failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is 

normally supplemented with a direct source 

of good lighting at an intensity deemed 

appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, 

magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. 

Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures 

may be required. 

(i) Preventive Modification 

Before further flight after accomplishing 

the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 

AD: Do a preventive modification of the 

pressure floor of both main wheel wells, in 

accordance with Part III of the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 

Service Bulletin 727–53A0124, Revision 3, 

dated November 30, 1989. 

(j) Credit for Previous Actions 

This paragraph provides credit for actions 

required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those 

actions were performed before the effective 

date of this AD using Boeing Alert Service 

Bulletin 727–53A0124, Revision 2, dated 

May 2, 1975, which is not incorporated by 

reference in this AD. 

(k) Termination of Certain Actions in AD 91– 

22–08, Amendment 39–8068 (56 FR 57233, 

November 8, 1991) 

Accomplishment of the preventative 

modification required by paragraph (i) of this 

AD terminates the repetitive inspection 

requirement required by AD 91–22–08, 

Amendment 39–8068 (56 FR 57233, 

November 8, 1991), for airplanes with line 

number 1103 and subsequent. 

(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the 

attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. 

(2) 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. 

(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 

level of safety may be used for any repair 

required by this AD if it is approved by the 

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 

Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 

been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles 

ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 

method to be approved, the repair must meet 

the certification basis of the airplane, and the 

approval must specifically refer to this AD. 

(m) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Chandraduth Ramdoss, Aerospace 

Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, 

FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 

Office (ACO), 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 

100, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137, phone: 562– 

627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210; email: 

Chandraduth.Ramdoss@faa.gov. 

(2) Service information identified in this 

AD that is not incorporated by reference may 

be obtained at the addresses specified in 

paragraphs (n)(4) and (n)(5) of this AD. 

(n) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. 

(3) The following service information was 

approved for IBR on December 13, 1991 (56 

FR 57233, November 8, 1991). 

(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 727–53A0124, 

Revision 3, dated November 30, 1989. 

(ii) Reserved. 

(4) For Boeing service information 

identified in this AD, contact Boeing 

Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & 

Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 

2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 

206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– 

5680; Internet https://

www.myboeingfleet.com. 

(5) You may view this service information 

at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 

Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 


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(6) 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, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

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

Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 

18, 2014. 

Jeffrey E. Duven, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2012–0078; Airspace 

Docket No. 12–AAL–1] 

Establishment of Class E Airspace; 

Brevig Mission, AK 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action establishes Class 

E airspace at Brevig Mission Airport, 

Brevig Mission, AK. Controlled airspace 

is necessary to accommodate aircraft 

using the new Area Navigation (RNAV) 

Global Positioning System (GPS) 

standard instrument approach 

procedures at the airport. This action 

enhances the safety and management of 

aircraft operations at the airport. 

DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, May 

29, 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: 

Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Operations Support 

Group, Western Service Center, 1601 

Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA, 98057; 

telephone (425) 203–4517. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History 

On October 31, 2013, the Federal 

Aviation Administration (FAA) 

published in the Federal Register a 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 

to establish controlled airspace at Brevig 

Mission Airport, Brevig Mission, AK (78 

FR 65239). Interested parties were 

invited to participate in this rulemaking 

effort by submitting written comments 

on the proposal to the FAA. No 

comments were received. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 6005, 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 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 

establishing Class E airspace extending 

upward from 700 feet above the surface 

at Brevig Mission Airport, Brevig 

Mission, AK. Controlled airspace 

extending 2 miles north, 6 miles south, 

8 miles southeast and 11 miles 

northwest of the airport is necessary to 

accommodate the new RNAV (GPS) 

standard instrument approach 

procedures at the airport, and enhances 

the safety and management of aircraft 

operations. 

The FAA has determined 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 only affects air traffic 

procedures and air navigation, it is 

certified 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 

U.S. Code. Subtitle 1, Section 106 

discusses 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 establishes 

controlled airspace at Brevig Mission 

Airport, Brevig Mission, AK. 

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 is 

not expected to cause any potentially 

significant environmental impacts, and 

no extraordinary circumstances exist to 

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 

FAA 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 FAA Order 7400.9X, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, dated August 7, 2013, and 

effective September 15, 2013 is 

amended as follows: 

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas 

Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More 

Above the Surface of the Earth 

* * * * * 

AAL AK E5 BREVIG MISSION, AK [New] 

Brevig Mission Airport, AK 

(Lat. 65°19′53′′ N., long. 166°27′57′′ W.) 

That airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface within a line beginning 

at lat. 65°14′37′′ N. long. 166°38′26′′ W., to 

lat. 65°13′20′′ N. long. 166°15′02′′ W., to lat. 

65°16′35′′ N. long. 166°11′17′′ W., to lat. 

65°28′29′′ N. long. 166°45′20′′ W., to lat. 

65°26′22′′ N. long. 166°52′31′′ W., thence to 

the point of beginning. 

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on February 

11, 2014. 

Clark Desing, 

Manager, Operations Support Group, Western 

Service Center. 

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