This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER

contains notices to the public of the proposed

issuance of rules and regulations. The

purpose of these notices is to give interested

persons an opportunity to participate in the

rule making prior to the adoption of the final

rules.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–2141; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2024–00421–T] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to 

supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 

2022–11–01, which applies to certain 

Airbus SAS Model A300 series 

airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4– 

600R, and F4–600R series airplanes; and 

Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 

airplanes (collectively called Model 

A300–600 series airplanes). AD 2022– 

11–01 requires a detailed inspection 

(DET) of the main landing gear (MLG) 

support rib 5 lower flange, a fluorescent 

penetrant inspection (FPI) around the 

spot facing of certain fastener holes if 

necessary, and applicable corrective 

actions. Since the FAA issued AD 2022– 

11–01, it was determined additional 

airplanes are affected. This proposed 

AD would continue to require the 

actions in AD 2022–11–01 and add 

airplanes to the applicability, as 

specified in a European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is 

proposed for incorporation by reference 

(IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to 

address the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: The FAA must receive comments 

on this proposed AD by October 31, 

2024. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

regulations.gov. Follow the instructions 

for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

AD Docket: You may examine the AD 

docket at regulations.gov under Docket 

No. FAA–2024–2141; or in person at 

Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 

5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this NPRM, the mandatory 

continuing airworthiness information 

(MCAI), any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

Docket Operations is listed above. 

Material Incorporated by Reference: 

• For EASA material identified in this 

AD, contact EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; 

telephone +49 221 8999 000; email 

ADs@easa.europa.eu; website 

easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

material on the EASA website at 

ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also available at 

regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 

2024–2141. 

• You may view this material at the 

FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, 

Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 

216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 

Rodina, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 

1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 

Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231– 

3225; email: Dan.Rodina@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

The FAA invites you to send any 

written relevant data, views, or 

arguments about this proposal. Send 

your comments to an address listed 

under the ADDRESSES section. Include 

‘‘Docket No. FAA–2024–2141; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2024–00421–T’’ at the 

beginning of your comments. The most 

helpful comments reference a specific 

portion of the proposal, explain the 

reason for any recommended change, 

and include supporting data. The FAA 

will consider all comments received by 

the closing date and may amend this 

proposal because of those comments. 

Except for Confidential Business 

Information (CBI) as described in the 

following paragraph, and other 

information as described in 14 CFR 

11.35, the FAA will post all comments 

received, without change, to 

regulations.gov, including any personal 

information you provide. The agency 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact received 

about this NPRM. 

Confidential Business Information 

CBI is commercial or financial 

information that is both customarily and 

actually treated as private by its owner. 

Under the Freedom of Information Act 

(FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt 

from public disclosure. If your 

comments responsive to this NPRM 

contain commercial or financial 

information that is customarily treated 

as private, that you actually treat as 

private, and that is relevant or 

responsive to this NPRM, it is important 

that you clearly designate the submitted 

comments as CBI. Please mark each 

page of your submission containing CBI 

as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such 

marked submissions as confidential 

under the FOIA, and they will not be 

placed in the public docket of this 

NPRM. Submissions containing CBI 

should be sent to Dan Rodina, Aviation 

Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart 

Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 

11590; phone: 206–231–3225; email: 

Dan.Rodina@faa.gov. Any commentary 

that the FAA receives which is not 

specifically designated as CBI will be 

placed in the public docket for this 

rulemaking. 

Background 

The FAA issued AD 2022–11–01, 

Amendment 39–22051 (87 FR 32292, 

May 31, 2022) (AD 2022–11–01), on 

certain Airbus SAS Model A300 and 

A300–600 series airplanes. AD 2022– 

11–01 was prompted by an MCAI 

originated by EASA, which is the 

Technical Agent for the Member States 

of the European Union. EASA issued 

AD 2021–0190, dated August 17, 2021, 

to correct an unsafe condition. 

AD 2022–11–01 requires a one-time 

DET of the MLG support rib 5 lower 

flange, inboard and outboard of rib 5, on 

the right-hand and left-hand sides (i.e., 

affected area); a one-time FPI around the 

spot facing of certain fastener holes if 

necessary; and applicable corrective 

actions. The FAA issued AD 2022–11– 

01 to address cracking in the affected 

area. This condition, if not detected and 


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corrected, could affect the structural 

integrity of the airplane. 

Actions Since AD 2022–11–01 Was 

Issued 

Since the FAA issued AD 2022–11– 

01, EASA superseded AD 2021–0190, 

dated August 17, 2021, and issued 

EASA AD 2024–0145, dated July 23, 

2024 (EASA AD 2024–0145) (also 

referred to as the MCAI), to correct an 

unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS 

Model A300, A300–600, and A300– 

600ST series airplanes. Model A300– 

600ST airplanes are not certificated by 

the FAA and are not included on the 

U.S. type certificate data sheet; this AD 

therefore does not include those 

airplanes in the applicability. The MCAI 

states that certain airplanes were 

excluded from the applicability of 

EASA AD 2021–0190 on the assumption 

they were withdrawn from service. 

Since issuance of that EASA AD, it was 

determined at least one of those 

airplanes is in service and the DET and 

FPI were accomplished on that airplane. 

Further, there is no evidence that the 

other excluded airplanes were scrapped 

or dismantled so the possibility exists 

they could also return to service. For 

these reasons, the applicability was 

expanded to include those airplanes. 

Also, since the FAA issued AD 2022– 

11–01, FAA Type Certificate A35EU 

was updated to remove Airbus SAS 

Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, 

and B2–203 airplanes. The FAA 

therefore is proposing to remove those 

airplanes from the applicability of this 

proposed AD. 

The FAA is proposing this AD to 

address the unsafe condition on these 

products. You may examine the MCAI 

in the AD docket at regulations.gov 

under Docket No. FAA–2024–2141. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

Under 1 CFR Part 51 

EASA AD 2024–0145 specifies 

procedures for a one-time DET of the 

affected area, a one-time FPI around the 

spot facing of certain fastener holes in 

the affected area if no crack is detected 

during the DET, and obtaining and 

following approved repair instructions 

if any crack is found during the DET or 

FPI. EASA AD 2024–0145 also updated 

the applicability of affected airplanes. 

This material is reasonably available 

because the interested parties have 

access to it through their normal course 

of business or by the means identified 

in the ADDRESSES section. 

FAA’s Determination 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country and is approved for operation in 

the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s 

bilateral agreement with this State of 

Design Authority, it has notified the 

FAA of the unsafe condition described 

in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA 

is issuing this NPRM after determining 

that the unsafe condition described 

previously is likely to exist or develop 

in other products of the same type 

design. 

Proposed AD Requirements in This 

NPRM 

This proposed AD would require 

accomplishing the actions specified in 

EASA AD 2024–0145 described 

previously, except for any differences 

identified as exceptions in the 

regulatory text of this proposed AD. 

Explanation of Required Compliance 

Information 

In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to 

improve the efficiency of the AD 

process, the FAA developed a process to 

use some civil aviation authority (CAA) 

ADs as the primary source of 

information for compliance with 

requirements for corresponding FAA 

ADs. The FAA has been coordinating 

this process with manufacturers and 

CAAs. As a result, the FAA proposes to 

incorporate EASA AD 2024–0145 by 

reference in the FAA final rule. This 

proposed AD would, therefore, require 

compliance with EASA AD 2024–0145 

in its entirety through that 

incorporation, except for any differences 

identified as exceptions in the 

regulatory text of this proposed AD. 

Using common terms that are the same 

as the heading of a particular section in 

EASA AD 2024–0145 does not mean 

that operators need comply only with 

that section. For example, where the AD 

requirement refers to ‘‘all required 

actions and compliance times,’’ 

compliance with this AD requirement is 

not limited to the section titled 

‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance 

Time(s)’’ in EASA AD 2024–0145. 

Material required by EASA AD 2024– 

0145 for compliance will be available at 

regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 

2024–2141 after the FAA final rule is 

published. 

Costs of Compliance 

The FAA estimates that this AD, 

adopted as proposed, would affect 124 

airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA 

estimates the following costs to comply 

with this proposed AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS

Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

23 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,955 ..................................................................................... $0 $1,955 $242,420 

The FAA estimates the following 

costs to replace any cracked rib that 

would be required based on the results 

of any required actions and repair 

status. The FAA has no way of 

determining the number of aircraft that 

might need this on-condition action: 

ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS

Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product 

Up to 1,500 work-hours × $85 per hour = $127,500 ........................................................................................ $620,000 Up to $747,500. 

The FAA has received no definitive 

data on which to base the cost estimates 

for the repair 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 

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The FAA is 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 action. 

Regulatory Findings 

The FAA determined that this 

proposed AD would not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This proposed AD 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. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this proposed regulation: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Would not affect intrastate 

aviation in Alaska, and 

(3) Would 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. 

The Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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: 

■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 

(AD) 2022–11–01, Amendment 39– 

22051 (87 FR 32292, May 31, 2022); and 

■ b. Adding the following new AD: 

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2024–2141; 

Project Identifier MCAI–2024–00421–T. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

The FAA must receive comments on this 

airworthiness directive (AD) by October 31, 

2024. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD replaces AD 2022–11–01, 

Amendment 39–22051 (87 FR 32292, May 31, 

2022). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes 

identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of 

this AD, certificated in any category, as 

identified in European Union Aviation Safety 

Agency (EASA) AD 2024–0145, dated July 

23, 2024 (EASA AD 2024–0145). 

(1) Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4– 

203 airplanes. 

(2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, 

and B4–622 airplanes. 

(3) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R 

airplanes. 

(4) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 

airplanes. 

(5) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R 

airplanes. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 57, Wings. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of 

cracking in the main landing gear (MLG) 

support rib 5 lower flange, inboard and 

outboard of rib 5, on the right-hand and lefthand sides. The FAA is issuing this AD to 

address cracking of the MLG support rib 5 

lower flange. This condition, if not detected 

and corrected, could affect the structural 

integrity of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Requirements 

Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this 

AD: Comply with all required actions and 

compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0145. 

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0145 

(1) Where EASA AD 2024–0145 refers to 

August 31, 2021 (the effective date of EASA 

AD 2021–0190), this AD requires using July 

5, 2022 (the effective date of AD 2022–11–01, 

Amendment 39–22051 (87 FR 32292, May 31, 

2022)). 

(2) Where EASA AD 2024–0145 refers to its 

effective date, this AD requires using the 

effective date of this AD. 

(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024– 

0145 specifies to ‘‘accomplish those 

instructions accordingly’’ if any crack is 

detected, for this AD if any crack is detected, 

the crack must be repaired before further 

flight using a method approved by the 

Manager, International Validation Branch, 

FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA 

Design Organization Approval (DOA). If 

approved by the DOA, the approval must 

include the DOA-authorized signature. 

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

section of EASA AD 2024–0145. 

(i) 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 manager of the International Validation 

Branch, send it to the attention of the person 

identified in paragraph (j) of this AD and 

email to: AMOC@faa.gov. 

(i) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the responsible Flight Standards Office. 

(ii) Airbus Statement of Airworthiness 

Compliance (ASAC) 80955386/006/2021, 

Issue 1, dated August 25, 2021; and ASAC 

80955386/024/2022, Issue 1, dated February 

25, 2022, are approved as AMOCs for the 

corresponding provisions of this AD for the 

airplanes identified in those ASACs only. 

(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 SAS’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 (i)(2) of this AD, if 

any material referenced in EASA AD 2024– 

0145 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. 

(j) Additional Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Dan Rodina, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 

410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 206–231– 

3225; email: Dan.Rodina@faa.gov. 

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference of 

the material listed in this paragraph under 5 

U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 

(2) You must use this material as 

applicable to do the actions required by this 

AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2024–0145, dated July 23, 2024. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(3) For EASA material identified in this 

AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 


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50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 

8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; 

website easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

material on the EASA website at 

ad.easa.europa.eu. 

(4) You may view this material at the FAA, 

Airworthiness Products Section, Operational 

Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des 

Moines, WA. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, call 

206–231–3195. 

(5) 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 September 10, 2024. 

Peter A. White, 

Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate 

Management Division, Aircraft Certification 

Service. 

[FR Doc. 2024–20817 Filed 9–13–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–2104; Airspace 

Docket No. 23–ANM–38] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Establishment of Class E Airspace; 

Austin Airport, Austin, NV 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This action proposes to 

establish Class E airspace extending 

upward from 700 feet above the surface 

at Austin Airport, Austin, NV. The 

airport is transitioning from visual flight 

rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules 

(IFR), and these actions would support 

the safety and management of IFR 

operations at the airport. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before October 31, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified 

by FAA Docket No. [FAA–2024–2104] 

and Airspace Docket No. [23–ANM–38] 

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. 

* 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 7400.11J, 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: 

Nathan A. Chaffman, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Western Service Center, 

Operations Support Group, 2200 S 

216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; 

telephone (206) 231–3460. 

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 

establish Class E airspace to support IFR 

operations at Austin Airport, Austin, 

NV. 

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 Northwest 

Mountain Regional Office of the Federal 

Aviation Administration, Air Traffic 

Organization, Western Service Center, 

Operations Support Group, 2200 S 

216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198. 

Incorporation by Reference 

Class E5 airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 6005 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 7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024 and 

effective September 15, 2024. These 


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