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direct disconnect is operating properly, in

accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin

A310–22–2047, dated July 16, 1996 (for

Model A310 series airplanes), or Service

Bulletin A300–22–6035, dated July 16, 1996

(for Model A300–600 series airplanes), as

applicable. If any discrepancy is detected,

prior to further flight, repair it in accordance

with the applicable service bulletin. Repeat

this test thereafter at intervals not to exceed

18 months.

(e) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager,

Standardization Branch, ANM–113, FAA,

Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators

shall submit their requests through an

appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance

Inspector, who may add comments and then

send it to the Manager, Standardization

Branch, ANM–113.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Standardization Branch,

ANM–113.

(f) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to

a location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 2,

1997.

Darrell M. Pederson,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 97–9016 Filed 4–8–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 97–ANM–5]

Proposed Amendment of Class D

Airspace; Idaho Falls, ID

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This proposed rule would

amend the Idaho Falls, Idaho, Class D

airspace. This action is necessary to

facilitate Lifeflight helicopter operations

at the Regional Medical Center. The area

would be depicted on aeronautical

charts for pilot reference.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before May 15, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to: Manager,

Operations Branch, ANM–530, Federal

Aviation Administration, Docket No.

97–ANM–5, 1601 Lind Avenue, S.W.,

Renton, Washington 98055–4056.

The official docket may be examined

at the same address.

An informal docket may also be

examined during normal business hours

at the address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

James Riley, ANM–532.2, Federal

Aviation Administration, Docket No.

97–ANM–5, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W.,

Renton, Washington 98055–4056;

telephone number: (206) 227–2537.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to

participate in this proposed rulemaking

by submitting such written data, views,

or arguments as they may desire.

Comments that provide the factual basis

supporting the views and suggestions

presented are particularly helpful in

developing reasoned regulatory

decisions on the proposal. Comments

are specifically invited on the overall

regulatory, aeronautical, economic,

environmental, and energy related

aspects of the proposal.

Communications should identify the

airspace docket number and be

submitted in triplicate to the address

listed above. Commenters wishing the

FAA to acknowledge receipt of their

comments on this notice must submit

with those comments a self-addressed,

stamped postcard on which the

following statement is made:

‘‘Comments to Airspace Docket No. 97–

ANM–5.’’ The postcard will be date/

time stamped and returned to the

commenter. All communications

received on or before the specified

closing date for comments will be

considered before taking action on the

proposed rule. The proposal contained

in this notice may be changed in the

light of comments received. All

comments submitted will be available

for examination at the address listed

above both before and after the closing

date for comments. A report

summarizing each substantive public

contact with FAA personnel concerned

with this rulemaking will be filed in the

docket.

Availability of NPRM’s

Any person may obtain a copy of this

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

by submitting a request to the Federal

Aviation Administration, Operations

Branch, ANM–530, 1601 Lind Avenue

S.W., Renton, Washington 98055–4056.

Communications must identify the

notice number of this NPRM. Persons

interested in being placed on a mailing

list for future NPRM’s should also

request a copy of Advisory Circular No.

11–2A, which describes the application

procedure.

The Proposal

The FAA is considering an

amendment to part 71 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to

amend Class D airspace at Idaho Falls,

Idaho, to facilitate Lifeflight helicopter

operations at the Regional Medical

Center. Presently, aircraft operating in

the vicinity of the medical center are

experiencing difficulty establishing

communications with Idaho Falls air

traffic control tower, when operational,

or Salt Lake City Center during other

hours. This amendment would exclude

the airspace immediately surrounding

that medical center from the Class D

airspace thereby eliminating any

communications requirements on

aircraft operating to/from that location.

The coordinates for this airspace docket

are based on North American Datum 83.

Class D airspace areas extending

upward from the surface of the earth are

published in Paragraph 5000 of FAA

Order 7400.9D dated September 4, 1996,

and effective September 16, 1996, which

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR

71.1. The Class D airspace designation

listed in this document would be

published subsequently in the Order.

The FAA has determined that this

proposed 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 will

only affect air traffic procedures and air

navigation, it is certified that this rule,

when promulgated, will not have a

significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference,

Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as

follows:

PART 71—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for 14 CFR

part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–

1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.

§ 71.1 [Amended]

2. The incorporation by reference in

14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation

Administration Order 7400.9D, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated September 4, 1996, and effective

September 16, 1996, is amended as

follows:

Paragraph 5000 General.

* * * * *

ANM ID D Idaho Falls, ID [Revised]

Idaho Falls, Fanning Field, ID

(Lat. 43°30′52′′N, long. 112°04′13′′W)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface to and including 7,200 feet MSL

within a 5.4-mile radius of Fanning Field

excluding that airspace below 5,300 feet MSL

within a 1-mile radius of lat. 43°28′16′′N,

long. 111°59′27′′W; and excluding that

airspace 1 mile either side of the 127° bearing

from lat. 43°28′16′′N, long. 111°59′27′′W to

the 5.4-mile radius of Fanning Field. This

Class D airspace area is effective during the

specific dates and times established in

advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective

date and time will thereafter be continuously

published in the Airport/Facility Directory.

* * * * *

Issued in Seattle, Washington, on March

27, 1997.

Richard E. Prang,

Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division,

Northwest Mountain Region.

[FR Doc. 97–9137 Filed 4–8–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96–ACE–25]

Proposed Alteration of Class E4 and

E5 Airspace at Sioux City, IA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration [FAA], DOT.

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

SUMMARY: This action withdraws the

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

which proposed to change the Class E4

and E5 airspace area at Sioux City, IA.

The NPRM is being withdrawn because

the airspace was previously published

in the Federal Register August 6, 1996

(61 FR 40719), as Docket Number 96–

ACE–11 and was effective January 30,

1997.

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 9, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kathy Randolph, Operations Branch,

ACE–530C, Federal Aviation

Administration, 601 E. 12th St., Kansas

City, MO 64106; telephone (816) 426–

3408.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Proposed Rule

On January 27, 1997, a Notice of

Proposed Rulemaking was published in

the Federal Register to change the Class

E4 and E5 airspace area at Sioux City,

IA. The Class E4 and E5 airspace was

published in the Federal Register,

August 6, 1996 (61 FR 40719), as Docket

Number 96–ACE–11 and was effective

January 30, 1997.

Conclusion

In consideration of the

aforementioned publication in the

Federal Register, action is being taken

to withdraw this proposed amendment

as described in Docket Number 96–

ACE–25.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference,

Navigation (air).

Withdrawal of Proposed Rule

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me, Airspace

Docket Number 96–ACE–25, as

published in the Federal Register on

January 27, 1997 (62 FR 3786), is hereby

withdrawn.

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40120;

E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963

Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.

Issued in Kansas City, MO, on March 4,

1997.

Christopher R. Blum,

Acting Manager, Air Traffic Division Central

Region.

[FR Doc. 97–9138 Filed 4–8–97; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 96–ASW–31]

Proposed Realignment of VOR Federal

Airways in the vicinity of Helena, AR

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.

SUMMARY: This notice proposes to

realign four Federal airways located in

the Helena, AR, area. This proposed

realignment is scheduled to coincide

with the activation of the Marvell, AR,

Very High Frequency Omnidirectional

Range/Distance Measuring Equipment

(VOR/DME) navigational aid (NAVAID)

currently under construction. The

proposed realignment of airspace and

activation of the Marvell NAVAID

would reroute aircraft operations

around the Memphis International

Airport Class B airspace area.

Additionally, the Marvell VOR/DME

would be used as a feeder fix into

Memphis, TN, and having these airways

intersect at Marvell would enhance

aircraft routing and handling. The

proposed action would aid flight

planning, reduce en route and terminal

delays, and enhance the management of

air traffic operations in the Memphis,

TN, Class B airspace area.

DATES: Comments must be received on

or before May 27, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the

proposal in triplicate to: Manager, Air

Traffic Division, ASW–500, Docket No.

96–ASW–31, Federal Aviation

Administration, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,

Fort Worth, TX 76193–0500.

The official docket may be examined

in the Rules Docket, Office of the Chief

Counsel, Room 916, 800 Independence

Avenue, SW, Washington, DC,

weekdays, except federal holidays,

between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

An informal docket may also be

examined during normal business hours

at the office of the Regional Air Traffic

Division.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Steve Brown, Airspace and Rules

Division, ATA–400, Office of Air Traffic

Airspace Management, Federal Aviation

Administration, 800 Independence

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591;

telephone: (202) 267–8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

Interested parties are invited to

participate in this proposed rulemaking

by submitting such written data, views,

or arguments as they may desire.

Comments that provide the factual basis

supporting the views and suggestions

presented are particularly helpful in

developing reasoned regulatory

decisions on the proposal. Comments

are specifically invited on the overall

regulatory, aeronautical, economic,

environmental, and energy-related

aspects of the proposal.

Communications should identify the

airspace docket number and be

submitted in triplicate to the address

listed above. Commenters wishing the

FAA to acknowledge receipt of their

comments on this notice must submit

with those comments a self-addressed,

stamped postcard on which the

following statement is made:

‘‘Comments to Airspace Docket No. 96–