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Thursday, November 7, 2024 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–0759; Project 

Identifier AD–2023–01040–T; Amendment 

39–22857; AD 2024–19–15] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Safran 

Aerosystems (Formerly AVOX Systems 

Inc.; Scott Aviation) Oxygen Cylinder 

and Valve Assemblies, and Oxygen 

Valve Assemblies 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; correction. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an 

airworthiness directive (AD) that was 

published in the Federal Register. That 

AD applies to certain Safran 

Aerosystems oxygen cylinder and valve 

assemblies, and oxygen valve 

assemblies, installed on but not limited 

to various transport airplanes. As 

published, the AD number of the AD 

being removed in the amendatory 

language of AD 2024–19–15 is incorrect, 

and the manufacturer name in the 

applicability and material required to be 

followed for identification of affected 

serial numbers in one location contains 

a typographical error. This document 

corrects those errors. In all other 

respects, the original document remains 

the same. 

DATES: This correction is effective 

November 26, 2024. The effective date 

of AD 2024–19–15 remains November 

26, 2024. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in this AD 

as of November 26, 2024 (89 FR 84267, 

October 22, 2024). 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain other publications listed in 

this AD as of September 5, 2023 (88 FR 

50011, August 1, 2023). 

ADDRESSES: 

AD Docket: You may examine the AD 

docket at regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2024– 

0759; 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 final rule; 

correction, any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

Docket Operations is U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 

Washington, DC 20590. 

Material Incorporated by Reference: 

• For AVOX and Safran Aerosystems 

material identified in this AD, contact 

AVOX Systems Inc., 225 Erie Street, 

Lancaster, NY 14086; telephone 716– 

683–5100; website 

safranaerosystems.com. 

• You may view this material 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. 

It is also available at regulations.gov 

under Docket No. FAA–2024–0759. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Gabriel Kim, Aviation Safety Engineer, 

FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 

Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– 

228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@

faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

AD 2024–19–15, Amendment 39– 

22857 (89 FR 84267, October 22, 2024) 

(AD 2024–19–15), requires inspecting 

the oxygen valve assemblies, and 

oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, 

to determine the serial number of the 

valve, cylinder, and entire assembly; 

inspecting certain assemblies and parts 

for correct spacing of the gap between 

the bottom of the packing retainer and 

top of the valve body on the assemblies, 

and replacing assemblies having 

unacceptable gaps; limits the 

installation of affected parts; and 

requires reporting inspection results and 

returning certain assemblies to the 

manufacturer. This AD applies to 

certain Safran Aerosystems oxygen 

cylinder and valve assemblies, and 

oxygen valve assemblies, installed on 

but not limited to various transport 

airplanes. 

Need for Correction 

As published, the AD number of the 

AD being removed in the amendatory 

language of AD 2024–19–15 is incorrect. 

Paragraph 2.a. of the amendatory 

language refers to ‘‘AD 2013–13–11.’’ 

The correct AD reference is ‘‘AD 2023– 

13–11.’’ 

Also as published, the manufacturer 

name in the introductory text of 

paragraph (c) in the regulatory text of 

AD 2024–19–15 contains a 

typographical error. The correct 

manufacturer name is ‘‘Safran 

Aerosystems.’’ 

Also as published, the manufacturer 

name in the material identified in the 

text of paragraph (l)(1) in the regulatory 

text of AD 2024–19–15 contains a 

typographical error. The correct 

manufacturer name is ‘‘Safran 

Aerosystems.’’ 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

Under 1 CFR Part 51 

The FAA reviewed the following 

material. This material specifies 

procedures for an inspection to 

determine the serial numbers of the 

oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, 

and the oxygen valve assemblies, a 

detailed inspection for correct spacing 

of the gap between the bottom of the 

packing retainer and top of the valve 

body on the assemblies, parts marking, 

inspection report, and return of parts to 

the manufacturer. These documents are 

distinct since they apply to different 

assembly part numbers. 

• Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–01, Revision 04, 

dated November 9, 2023. 

• Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 06, 

dated August 30, 2023. 

• Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 05, 

dated September 29, 2023. 

This AD also requires the following 

material, which the Director of the 

Federal Register approved for 

incorporation by reference as of 

September 5, 2023 (88 FR 50011, August 

1, 2023). 

• AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–01, Revision 03, 

dated June 7, 2021. 

• AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 03, 

dated March 11, 2022. 

• AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 03, 

dated June 18, 2021. 


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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. 

Correction of Publication 

This document corrects three errors 

and correctly adds the AD as an 

amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although 

no other part of the preamble or 

regulatory information has been 

corrected, the FAA is publishing the 

entire rule in the Federal Register. 

The effective date of this AD remains 

November 26, 2024. 

Since this action only corrects an 

incorrect AD number and two 

typographical errors, it has no adverse 

economic impact and imposes no 

additional burden on any person. 

Therefore, the FAA has determined that 

notice and public comment procedures 

are unnecessary. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

Accordingly, pursuant to the 

authority delegated to me by the 

Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 

of the Federal Aviation 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 [Corrected] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: 

■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 

(AD) 2023–13–11, Amendment 39– 

22496 (88 FR 50011, August 1, 2023); 

and 

■ b. Adding the following new AD: 

2024–19–15 Safran Aerosystems (formerly 

AVOX Systems Inc.; Scott Aviation): 

Amendment 39–22857; Docket No. 

FAA–2024–0759; Project Identifier AD– 

2023–01040–T. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) is 

effective November 26, 2024. 

(b) Affected ADs 

This AD replaces AD 2023–13–11, 

Amendment 39–22496 (88 FR 50011, August 

1, 2023) (AD 2023–13–11). 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Safran Aerosystems 

(formerly AVOX Systems Inc.; Scott 

Aviation) oxygen cylinder and valve 

assemblies having part number (P/N) 

89794050, 89794077, 89794015, 891511–14, 

806835–01, 807982–01, 808433–01, or 

891311–14; and oxygen valve assemblies 

(body and gage assemblies) having P/N 

807206–01. These assemblies might be 

installed on, but not limited to, the aircraft 

identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (12) of 

this AD, certificated in any category. 

(1) Airbus SAS Model A300 B2–1A, B2– 

1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and 

B4–203 airplanes. 

(2) Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–601, B4– 

603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R, B4–622R, 

F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R Variant F 

airplanes. 

(3) Airbus SAS Model A310–203, –204, 

–221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 

airplanes. 

(4) Airbus SAS Model A318–111, –112, 

–121, and –122 airplanes. 

(5) Airbus SAS Model A319–111, –112, 

–113, –114, –115, –131, –132, –133, and 

–151N airplanes. 

(6) Airbus SAS Model A320–211, –212, 

–214, –216, –231, –232, –233, –251N, –252N, 

–253N, –271N, –272N, and –273N airplanes. 

(7) Airbus SAS Model A321–111, –112, 

–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, 

–252N, –253N, –271N, –272N, –251NX, 

–252NX, –253NX, –271NX, and –272NX 

airplanes. 

(8) Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202, 

–203, –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, 

–322, –323, –341, –342, –343, and –941 

airplanes. 

(9) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213, 

–311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes. 

(10) ATR–GIE Avions de Transport 

Re ́gional Model ATR42–200, –300, –320, and 

–500 airplanes. 

(11) ATR–GIE Avions de Transport 

Re ́gional Model ATR72–101, –102, –201, 

–202, –211, –212, and –212A airplanes. 

(12) The Boeing Company Model 747–8 

series airplanes. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 35, Oxygen. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of 

cylinder and valve assemblies having oxygen 

leakage from the valve assembly vent hole, 

caused by the absence of a guide that 

maintains appropriate spacing between 

certain parts, and by the manufacturer 

identifying additional assemblies and parts 

affected by the unsafe condition. The FAA is 

issuing this AD to address oxygen leakage 

from cylinder and valve assemblies. The 

unsafe condition, if not addressed, could 

result in decreased or insufficient oxygen 

supply during a depressurization event; and 

heating or flow friction, which could cause 

an ignition event in the valve assembly. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Retained Definition of Detailed 

Inspection, With No Changes 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of AD 2023–13–11, with no 

changes. For the purposes of this AD, a 

detailed inspection 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. 

(h) Retained Identification of Affected 

Cylinder and Valve Assemblies, With 

Updated Language 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (h) of AD 2023–13–11, with 

updated language. Within 60 days after 

September 5, 2023 (the effective date of AD 

2023–13–11), inspect the oxygen valve 

assemblies, and oxygen cylinder and valve 

assemblies, to determine if the serial 

numbers of the valve, cylinder, and entire 

assembly, are listed in Appendix 1 or 

Appendix 2, ‘‘Affected Shipments,’’ of the 

applicable material identified in paragraphs 

(h)(1) through (3) of this AD. A review of 

airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 

lieu of this inspection if the serial numbers 

can be conclusively determined from that 

review. 

(1) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–01, Revision 03, dated 

June 7, 2021. 

(2) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 03, dated 

March 11, 2022. 

(3) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 03, dated 

June 18, 2021. 

(i) Retained Inspection of the Gap, Parts 

Marking Actions, and Replacement, With 

Updated Language 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (i) of AD 2023–13–11, with 

updated language. If, during any inspection 

or records review required by paragraph (h) 

of this AD, any oxygen valve assembly, valve 

or cylinder of an oxygen cylinder and valve 

assembly, or oxygen cylinder and valve 

assembly having an affected serial number is 

found: Before further flight, do a detailed 

inspection for correct spacing of the gap 

between the bottom of the packing retainer 

and top of the valve body, in accordance with 

paragraph 3.C. of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable material 

identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of 

this AD. 

(1) If the gap is found to be acceptable, as 

defined in the applicable material identified 

in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD, 

before further flight, do the parts marking 

actions in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(1) 

of the Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable material identified in paragraphs 

(h)(1) through (3) of this AD. 

(2) If the gap is found to be unacceptable, 

as defined in the material identified in 

paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD, 

before further flight, remove the affected 

assembly, in accordance with paragraphs 

3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), as applicable, of the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable material identified in paragraphs 

(h)(1) through (3) of this AD; and replace 

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(j) Retained Return of Parts, With Updated 

Language 

This paragraph restates the requirement to 

return parts, as specified in paragraph (j)(2) 

of AD 2023–13–11, with updated language. 

If, during the inspection required by 

paragraph (i) of this AD, any gap is found to 

be unacceptable, within the applicable time 

specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (2) of this AD, 

return the assembly to the manufacturer in 

accordance with paragraph 3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), 

as applicable, of the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable material 

identified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of 

this AD, except you are not required to 

contact AVOX Systems Inc. for shipping 

instructions. 

(1) If the inspection was done on or after 

September 5, 2023 (the effective date of AD 

2023–13–11): Return the assembly within 30 

days after the inspection. 

(2) If the inspection was done before 

September 5, 2023 (the effective date of AD 

2023–13–11): Return the assembly within 30 

days after September 5, 2023. 

(k) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, 

With Updated Language 

This paragraph restates the provisions of 

paragraph (k) of AD 2023–13–11, with 

updated language. As of September 5, 2023 

(the effective date of AD 2023–13–11), no 

AVOX Systems Inc. oxygen valve assembly, 

or valve or cylinder that is part of an oxygen 

cylinder and valve assembly, or oxygen 

cylinder and valve assembly having an 

affected serial number identified in 

Appendix 1, ‘‘Affected Shipments,’’ or 

Appendix 2, ‘‘Affected Shipments,’’ of any 

AVOX Systems Inc. material identified in 

paragraphs (h)(1) through (3) of this AD may 

be installed on any airplane unless the 

requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD have 

been accomplished on that affected assembly. 

(l) New Identification of Additional Affected 

Cylinder and Valve Assemblies 

Within 60 days after the effective date of 

this AD, inspect the oxygen valve assemblies, 

and oxygen cylinder and valve assemblies, to 

determine if the serial numbers of the valve, 

cylinder, and entire assembly, are listed in 

Appendix 3, ‘‘Affected Shipments,’’ of the 

applicable material identified in paragraphs 

(l)(1) through (3) of this AD. A review of 

airplane maintenance records is acceptable in 

lieu of this inspection if the serial numbers 

can be conclusively determined from that 

review. 

(1) Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–01, Revision 04, dated 

November 9, 2023, except as specified in 

paragraphs (l)(1)(i) and (ii). 

(i) In rows 2 through 492 of table tab 

‘‘89794077’’ in Appendix 3 of Safran 

Aerosystems Alert Service Bulletin 

10015804–35–01, Revision 04, dated 

November 9, 2023, the list of numbers in the 

‘‘Valve Serial #’’ and ‘‘Cylinder Serial #’’ 

columns have been transposed with each 

other and the list of numbers in the ‘‘Valve 

Part #’’ and ‘‘Cylinder Part #’’ columns have 

also been transposed with each other. 

(ii) In rows 2 through 65 of table tab 

891511–14 in Appendix 3 of Safran 

Aerosystems Alert Service Bulletin 

10015804–35–01, Revision 04, dated 

November 9, 2023, the list of numbers in the 

‘‘Valve Serial #’’ and ‘‘Cylinder Serial #’’ 

columns have been transposed with each 

other, and the list of numbers in the ‘‘Valve 

Part #’’ and ‘‘Cylinder Part #’’ columns have 

been transposed with each other. 

(2) Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 06, dated 

August 30, 2023. 

(3) Safran Aerosystems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 05, dated 

September 29, 2023. 

(m) New Inspection of the Gap, Parts 

Marking Actions, and Replacement for 

Additional Parts 

If, during any inspection or records review 

required by paragraph (l) of this AD, any 

oxygen valve assembly, valve or cylinder of 

an oxygen cylinder and valve assembly, or 

oxygen cylinder and valve assembly having 

an affected serial number is found: Before 

further flight, do a detailed inspection for 

correct spacing of the gap between the 

bottom of the packing retainer and top of the 

valve body, in accordance with paragraph 

3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of 

the applicable material identified in 

paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD. 

(1) If the gap is found to be acceptable, as 

defined in the applicable material identified 

in paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD, 

before further flight, do the parts marking 

actions in accordance with paragraph 3.D.(1) 

of the Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable material identified in paragraphs 

(l)(1) through (3) of this AD. 

(2) If the gap is found to be unacceptable, 

as defined in the material identified in 

paragraphs (l)(1) through (3) of this AD, 

before further flight, remove the affected 

assembly, in accordance with paragraphs 

3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), as applicable, of the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable material identified in paragraphs 

(l)(1) through (3) of this AD; and replace with 

a serviceable assembly. 

(n) New Return of Additional Parts 

If, during the inspection required by 

paragraph (m) of this AD, any gap is found 

to be unacceptable, within the applicable 

time specified in paragraph (n)(1) or (2) of 

this AD, return the assembly to the 

manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 

3.D.(2) or 3.D.(3), as applicable, of the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable material identified in paragraphs 

(l)(1) through (3) of this AD, except you are 

not required to contact Safran Aerosystems 

for shipping instructions. 

(1) If the inspection was done on or after 

the effective date of this AD: Return the 

assembly within 30 days after the inspection. 

(2) If the inspection was done before the 

effective date of this AD: Return the assembly 

within 30 days after the effective date of this 

AD. 

(o) New Parts Installation Limitation 

As of the effective date of this AD, no 

AVOX Systems Inc. or Safran Aerosystems 

oxygen valve assembly, or valve or cylinder 

that is part of an oxygen cylinder and valve 

assembly, or oxygen cylinder and valve 

assembly having an affected serial number 

identified in Appendix 3, ‘‘Affected 

Shipments,’’ of any Safran Aerosystems Inc. 

material identified in paragraphs (l)(1) 

through (3) of this AD may be installed on 

any airplane unless the requirements of 

paragraph (m) of this AD have been 

accomplished on that affected assembly. 

(p) Credit for Previous Actions 

(1) This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraphs (h) or (i) of 

this AD, if those actions were performed 

before September 5, 2023 (the effective date 

of AD 2023–13–11), using the material 

specified in paragraphs (p)(1)(i) through (iii) 

of this AD. This material is not incorporated 

by reference in this AD. 

(i) AVOX Systems Inc. Service Bulletin 

10015804–35–01, dated March 6, 2019; and 

AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service Bulletin 

10015804–35–01, Revision 01, dated July 9, 

2019. 

(ii) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 1, dated 

September 4, 2019. 

(iii) AVOX Systems Inc. Service Bulletin 

10015804–35–03, dated April 11, 2019; and 

AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service Bulletin 

10015804–35–03, Revision 01, dated May 21, 

2019. 

(2) This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraphs (h) or (i) of 

this AD, if those actions were performed 

before September 5, 2023 (the effective date 

of AD 2023–13–11), using the material 

specified in paragraphs (p)(2)(i) through (iii) 

of this AD, which was incorporated by 

reference in AD 2022–04–09. 

(i) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–01, Revision 02, dated 

October 16, 2019. 

(ii) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 2, dated 

October 31, 2019. 

(iii) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 02, dated 

October 15, 2019. 

(3) This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions specified in paragraphs (h), (i), (l), or 

(m) of this AD, if those actions were 

performed before the effective date of this 

AD, using the material specified in 

paragraphs (p)(3)(i) through (ii) of this AD. 

This material is not incorporated by reference 

in this AD. 

(i) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 04, dated 

June 30, 2023; or Revision 05, dated August 

14, 2023. 

(ii) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 04, dated 

June 12, 2023. 

(q) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, East Certification 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 

East Certification Branch, send it to ATTN: 

Program Manager, Continuing Operational 

Safety, at the address identified in paragraph 

(r) of this AD or email to: AMOC@faa.gov. 


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1See, e.g., 2017 Interstate Access Policy, dated 

May 22, 2017 (https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ 

programadmin/fraccess.cfm). 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the responsible Flight Standards Office. 

(3) AMOCs approved for AD 2023–13–11 

are approved as AMOCs for the 

corresponding provisions of this AD. 

(r) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Gabriel Kim, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 

410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– 

228–7300; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. 

(2) Material identified in this AD that is not 

incorporated by reference is available at the 

address specified in paragraph (s)(5) of this 

AD. 

(s) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) 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. 

(3) The following material was approved 

for IBR on November 26, 2024 (89 FR 84267, 

October 22, 2024). 

(i) Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–01, Revision 04, dated 

November 9, 2023. 

(ii) Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 06, dated 

August 30, 2023. 

(iii) Safran Aerosystems Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 05, dated 

September 29, 2023. 

(4) The following material was approved 

for IBR on September 5, 2023 (88 FR 50011, 

August 1, 2023). 

(i) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–01, Revision 03, dated 

June 7, 2021. 

(ii) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–02, Revision 03, dated 

March 11, 2022. 

(iii) AVOX Systems Inc. Alert Service 

Bulletin 10015804–35–03, Revision 03, dated 

June 18, 2021. 

(5) For material identified in this AD, 

contact AVOX Systems Inc., 225 Erie Street, 

Lancaster, NY 14086; telephone 716–683– 

5100; website safranaerosystems.com. 

(6) You may view this material 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-locationsoremailfr.inspection@nara.gov. 

Issued on October 30, 2024. 

Victor Wicklund, 

Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2024–25784 Filed 11–6–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Highway Administration 

23 CFR Part 624 

[Docket No. FHWA–2020–0006] 

RIN 2125–AF89 

Interstate System Access 

AGENCY: Federal Highway 

Administration (FHWA), U.S. 

Department of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This final rule amends FHWA 

regulations governing changes in access 

to the Dwight D. Eisenhower National 

System of Interstate and Defense 

Highways (Interstate System). As a 

condition of funding for Federal-aid 

highway projects, Federal law prohibits 

State departments of transportation 

(State DOT) from adding any point of 

access to or from the Interstate System 

without the approval of the Secretary of 

Transportation. This final rule codifies 

and clarifies existing policies and 

practices regarding State DOT requests 

for, and FHWA approval of, changes in 

access to the Interstate System. 

DATES: This final rule is effective 

December 9, 2024. Use of this new 

regulation is required for all State DOT 

requests for, and FHWA approval of, 

changes in access to the Interstate 

System documented in an Interstate 

Access Justification Report dated after 

December 9, 2025. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

Clayton Wellman, Office of 

Preconstruction, Construction and 

Pavements (HICP–10), (202) 366–4658, 

or via email at Clayton.Wellman@

dot.gov, or Mr. Lev Gabrilovich, Office 

of the Chief Counsel (HCC–30), (202) 

366–3813, or via email at 

Lev.Gabrilovich@dot.gov. Office hours 

are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., e.t., 

Monday through Friday, except Federal 

holidays. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Electronic Access and Filing 

This document, as well as the notice 

of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and all 

comments received, may be viewed 

online through the Federal eRulemaking 

portal at www.regulations.gov using the 

docket number listed above. Electronic 

retrieval help and guidelines are also 

available at www.regulations.gov. An 

electronic copy of this document may 

also be downloaded from the Office of 

the Federal Register’s website at 

www.FederalRegister.gov and the U.S. 

Government Publishing Office’s website 

at www.GovInfo.gov. 

Background and Legal Authority 

It is in the national interest to 

preserve and enhance the Interstate 

System to meet the needs of the 21st 

century by ensuring that it provides the 

highest level of service in terms of safety 

and mobility. Full control of access 

along the Interstate mainline and ramps, 

along with control of access on the 

crossroad at interchanges, is critical to 

such service. Under 23 U.S.C. 111 

(section 111), all agreements between 

the Secretary and State DOTs for the 

construction of projects on the Interstate 

System shall provide that the State will 

not add any points of access to, or exit 

from, the project in addition to those 

approved by the Secretary in the plans 

for such project, without the prior 

approval of the Secretary. Any change to 

an access point can potentially add or 

remove access from the Interstate 

System. Therefore, FHWA historically 

has interpreted the addition of an access 

point to include the addition of a new, 

or modification of an existing, 

interchange or access point along the 

Interstate System.1

The Secretary has delegated authority 

to administer section 111 to the Federal 

Highway Administrator pursuant to 49 

CFR 1.85(a)(1). Section 111(e) allows 

FHWA to delegate to a State DOT 

authority to approve Interstate Access 

Justification Reports (IAJR) pertaining to 

certain changes in access to the 

Interstate System. 

Statement of the Problem and 

Regulatory History 

The FHWA published a NPRM on 

September 19, 2023 (88 FR 64388), 

seeking public comment on proposed 

amendments to its regulations to 

incorporate provisions governing 

changes in access to the Interstate 

System at new 23 CFR part 624. The 

FHWA received 57 comments submitted 

to the docket from 19 commenters 

representing State DOTs, individuals, 

and planning organizations. After 

carefully considering the comments 

received in response to the NPRM, 

FHWA is promulgating final regulations 

with changes from the proposed 

regulatory text. The FHWA did not 

receive comments on the new 

information collection associated with 

this proposal, specifically the submittal 

of two reports that State DOTs have 

submitted to FHWA for years under the 

existing policy: the IAJR and the 

Programmatic Agreement (PA) annual 

report. 


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