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that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We 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. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 

3. 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. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

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 adding 

the following new AD: 

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2011– 

1228; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM– 

176–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by 

December 23, 2011. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to the airplanes, 

certificated in any category, identified in 

paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. 

(1) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10 

(Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702) 

airplanes, serial numbers 10003 through 

10319 inclusive. 

(2) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2D15 

(Regional Jet Series 705) and CL–600–2D24 

(Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, serial 

numbers 15001 through 15260 inclusive. 

(3) Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2E25 

(Regional Jet Series 1000) airplanes, serial 

numbers 19001 through 19012 inclusive. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 24: Electrical Power. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

[I]t was found that the * * * ADG [air 

driven generator] GCU [generator control 

unit] transformer primary winding can break 

due to thermal fatigue. Broken transformer 

primary winding can prevent the supply of 

power from the ADG to the essential buses. 

In the event of an emergency, failure for the 

essential buses to remain powered can 

prevent continued safe flight. 

* * * * * 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Actions 

(g) Within 10,000 flight hours or 60 months 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs first, remove the ADG GCU, part 

number (P/N) 604–90800–7, and install a 

new or serviceable ADG GCU, P/N 604– 

90800–27, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 

Service Bulletin 670BA–24–031, dated May 

30, 2011. 

Parts Installation 

(h) As of the effective date of this AD, no 

person may install an ADG GCU, P/N 604– 

90800–7, on any airplane. 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(i) The following provisions also apply to 

this AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: 

Program Manager, Continuing Operational 

Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart 

Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 

11590; telephone (516) 228–7300; fax (516) 

794–5531. 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. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

Related Information 

(j) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness 

Directive CF–2011–27, dated July 25, 2011; 

and Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–24– 

031, dated May 30, 2011; for related 

information. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 

31, 2011. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–1225; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–NM–269–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Airbus Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and 

B4–203 airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, 

B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, 

and Model C4–605R Variant F airplanes 

(collectively called A300–600 series 

airplanes); and Model A310 series 

airplanes. This proposed AD results 

from mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) 

originated by an aviation authority of 

another country to identify and correct 

an unsafe condition on an aviation 

product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 

condition as: 

During a routine visual inspection on two 

A310 in-service aeroplanes, cracks were 

found in the wing MLG [main landing gear] 

rib 5 aft bearing forward lug. Laboratory 

examination of the cracked ribs confirmed 

that the cracks were the result of pitting 

corrosion in the forward lug hole. Also on 

both aeroplanes, medium to heavy corrosion 

was found in the forward lugs on the 

opposite wing after removal of the bushes. 

* * * This situation, if not corrected, could 

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affect the structural integrity of the MLG 

attachment [which could result in the 

collapse of the MLG]. 

* * * * * 

The proposed AD would require 

actions that are intended to address the 

unsafe condition described in the MCAI. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by December 23, 

2011. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 

any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.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: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, 

M–30, West Building Ground Floor, 

Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS– 

EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond 

Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 

Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 

96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 

account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 

Internet http://www.airbus.com. You 

may review copies of the referenced 

service information at the FAA, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 

Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. 

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; or in person at the 

Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Operations 

office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 

Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, 

Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

Washington 98057–3356; telephone 

(425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposed AD. Send your comments 

to an address listed under the 

ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 

FAA–2011–1225; Directorate Identifier 

2010–NM–269–AD’’ at the beginning of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD based on those comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http:// 

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

The European Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 

for the Member States of the European 

Community, has issued EASA 

Airworthiness Directive 2010–0251, 

dated November 29, 2010 (referred to 

after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an 

unsafe condition for the specified 

products. The MCAI states: 

During a routine visual inspection on two 

A310 in-service aeroplanes, cracks were 

found in the wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing 

forward lug. Laboratory examination of the 

cracked ribs confirmed that the cracks were 

the result of pitting corrosion in the forward 

lug hole. Also on both aeroplanes, medium 

to heavy corrosion was found in the forward 

lugs on the opposite wing after removal of 

the bushes. Similarly to A310 aeroplanes, 

although there have been no reports of crack 

findings on any A300, A300–600 or A300– 

600ST aeroplanes, the differences in MLG rib 

5 design compared to A310 aeroplanes does 

not allow the exclusion of the possibility of 

cracks. This situation, if not corrected, could 

affect the structural integrity of the MLG 

attachment [which could result in the 

collapse of the MLG]. 

In order to ensure the detection of any 

crack at an early stage in the forward lug of 

the RH and LH MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward 

lug, Airbus developed inspection programs 

which were rendered mandatory, initially by 

EASA AD 2006–0372–E [which corresponds 

with FAA AD 2007–03–18, Amendment 39– 

14929] and now by AD 2010–0250 applicable 

to A300B4/C4/F4 and A300–600 aeroplanes 

and AD 2007–0195 [which corresponds with 

FAA AD 2008–17–02, Amendment 39– 

15640] applicable to A310 aeroplanes. 

More recently, it has been determined that 

the installation of new bushes with increased 

interference fit adequately corrects the unsafe 

condition and ensures the structural integrity 

of the MLG attachment. Installation of these 

bushes constitutes terminating action for the 

repetitive inspection requirements of the 

existing EASA AD 2010–0250 for A300B4/ 

C4/F4 and A300–600 aeroplanes, and AD 

2007–0195 for A310 aeroplanes. 

For the reasons described above, this new 

AD requires installation of bushes with 

increased interference fit in the gear rib 5 aft 

bearing forward lug. 

You may obtain further information by 

examining the MCAI in the AD docket. 

Relevant Service Information 

Airbus has issued the following 

service bulletins: 

• Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 

18, 2010 (for Airbus Model A300 B4–2C, 

B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes). 

• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57– 

6106, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 

(for Airbus Model A300–600 series 

airplanes). 

• Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A310–57–2090, Revision 02, dated June 

18, 2010 (for Airbus Model A310 series 

airplanes). 

The actions described in this service 

information are intended to correct the 

unsafe condition identified in the 

MCAI. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This Proposed AD 

This product has been approved by 

the aviation authority of another 

country, and is approved for operation 

in the United States. Pursuant to our 

bilateral agreement with the State of 

Design Authority, we have been notified 

of the unsafe condition described in the 

MCAI and service information 

referenced above. We are proposing this 

AD because we evaluated all pertinent 

information and determined an unsafe 

condition exists and is likely to exist or 

develop on other products of the same 

type design. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

We have reviewed the MCAI and 

related service information and, in 

general, agree with their substance. But 

we might have found it necessary to use 

different words from those in the MCAI 

to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. 

operators and is enforceable. In making 

these changes, we do not intend to differ 

substantively from the information 

provided in the MCAI and related 

service information. 

We might also have proposed 

different actions in this AD from those 

in the MCAI in order to follow FAA 

policies. Any such differences are 

highlighted in a NOTE within the 

proposed AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this proposed AD would 

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affect about 215 products of U.S. 

registry. We also estimate that it would 

take about 38 work-hours per product to 

comply with the basic requirements of 

this proposed AD. The average labor 

rate is $85 per work-hour. Required 

parts would cost about $4,590 per 

product. Where the service information 

lists required parts costs that are 

covered under warranty, we have 

assumed that there will be no charge for 

these costs. As we do not control 

warranty coverage for affected parties, 

some parties may incur costs higher 

than estimated here. Based on these 

figures, we estimate the cost of the 

proposed AD on U.S. operators to be 

$1,681,300, or $7,820 per product. 

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 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We 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. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 

3. 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. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this proposed AD and placed it in the 

AD docket. 

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 adding 

the following new AD: 

Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2011–1225; 

Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–269–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by 

December 23, 2011. 

Affected ADs 

(b) This AD affects AD 2007–03–18, 

Amendment 39–14929 (72 FR 5919, February 

8, 2007); and AD 2008–17–02, Amendment 

39–15640 (73 FR 47032, dated August 13, 

2008). 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to airplanes, certified 

in any category, as specified in paragraphs 

(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD. 

(1) Airbus Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, 

and B4–203 airplanes; all serial numbers; 

except airplanes where the main landing gear 

(MLG) rib 5 forward lugs of the left hand (LH) 

and right hand (RH) wing have been repaired 

by installation of oversized interference fit 

bushes per Airbus Repair Instruction 

R57240221, or those where the LH and RH 

wing have had Airbus Mandatory Service 

Bulletin A300–57–0249 embodied in service. 

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

B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes; Airbus Model 

A300 B4–605R and B4–622R airplanes; 

Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R 

airplanes; and Airbus Model A300 C4–605R 

Variant F airplanes; all serial numbers; 

except airplanes where the MLG rib 5 

forward lugs of the LH and RH wing have 

been repaired by installation of oversized 

interference fit bushes per Airbus Repair 

Instruction R57240221, or those where the 

LH and RH wing have had Airbus Service 

Bulletin A300–57–6106 embodied in service. 

(3) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221, 

–222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes; 

all serial numbers; except airplanes where 

the MLG rib 5 forward lugs of the LH and RH 

wing have been repaired by installation of 

oversized interference fit bushes per Airbus 

Repair Instruction R57249121, or those 

where the LH and RH wing have had Airbus 

Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–57–2090 

embodied in service. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 57: Wings. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

During a routine visual inspection on two 

A310 in-service aeroplanes, cracks were 

found in the wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing 

forward lug. Laboratory examination of the 

cracked ribs confirmed that the cracks were 

the result of pitting corrosion in the forward 

lug hole. Also on both aeroplanes, medium 

to heavy corrosion was found in the forward 

lugs on the opposite wing after removal of 

the bushes. * * *. This situation, if not 

corrected, could affect the structural integrity 

of the MLG attachment [which could result 

in the collapse of the MLG]. 

* * * * * 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Inspection and Corrective Actions 

(g) Within 30 months after the effective 

date of this AD, install new bushes with 

increased interference fit in the gear rib 5 aft 

bearing forward lug on the RH and LH wing, 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable service 

bulletins specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), 

and (g)(3) of this AD; except as specified in 

paragraph (h) of this AD. 

(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 18, 

2010 (for Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and 

B4–203 airplanes); 

(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, 

Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model 

A300–600 series airplanes); and 

(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A310–57–2090, Revision 02, dated June 18, 

2010 (for Airbus Model A310 series 

airplanes). 

(h) If one wing had rib 5 forward lugs of 

the MLG repaired by installing oversized 

interference fit bushes in accordance with 

Airbus Repair Instruction R57240221 or 

Airbus Repair Instruction R57249121, as 

applicable to the airplane model, then 

installing new bushes with increased 

interference fit in the aft bearing forward lug 

of the gear rib, as specified in paragraph (h) 

of this AD, is required for the opposite wing 

only. 

Terminating Action for Inspections Required 

by AD 2007–03–18, (72 FR 5919, February 8, 

2007); and AD 2008–17–02, (73 FR 47032, 

Dated August 13, 2008) 

(i) Installation of new bushes, as specified 

in paragraph (h) of this AD, is terminating 

action for the repetitive inspections required 

AD 2007–03–18, Amendment 39–14929 (72 

FR 5919, February 8, 2007); and AD 2008– 

17–02, Amendment 39–15640 (73 FR 47032, 

dated August 13, 2008). 

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Credit for Actions Accomplished in 

Accordance With Previous Service 

Information 

(j) Installations accomplished before the 

effective date of this AD, according to the 

applicable service bulletins specified 

paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD, 

are considered acceptable for compliance 

with the corresponding installations 

specified in this AD. 

(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0249, 

dated May 22, 2007; or Airbus Service 

Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 01, dated 

December 19, 2007 (for Model A300 B4–2C, 

B4–103, and B4 203 airplanes); 

(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106, 

May 22, 2007; or Airbus Service Bulletin 

A300–57–6106, Revision 01, January 28, 

2008 (for Model A300–600 series airplanes); 

and 

(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2090, 

dated May 22, 2007; or Airbus Service 

Bulletin A310–57–2090, Revision 01, dated 

December 19, 2007 (for Model A310 series 

airplanes). 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(k) The following provisions also apply to 

this AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Branch, ANM–116, 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 International Branch, send it to Attn: 

Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 

Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 

3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 

227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 

9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 

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. The AMOC 

approval letter must specifically reference 

this AD. 

(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement 

in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 

a manufacturer or other source, use these 

actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 

actions are considered FAA-approved if they 

are approved by the State of Design Authority 

(or their delegated agent). You are required 

to assure the product is airworthy before it 

is returned to service. 

Related Information 

(l) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety 

Agency Airworthiness Directive 2010–0251, 

dated November 29, 2010; Airbus Mandatory 

Service Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 02, 

dated June 18, 2010; Airbus Service Bulletin 

A300–57–6106, Revision 02, dated June 18, 

2010; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 

A310–57–2090, Revision 02, dated June 18, 

2010; for related information. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 

28, 2011. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 183 

[Docket No. FAA–2011–1149] 

Clarification of Policy Regarding 

Designated Aircraft Dispatcher 

Examiners 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of availability; request 

for comment. 

SUMMARY: This document announces the 

availability of a revised section of FAA 

Order 8900.1, regarding the 

qualification, authority, and limitations 

of Designated Aircraft Dispatcher 

Examiners (DADEs). This section 

provides guidance to FAA employees on 

the responsibilities, qualifications, and 

oversight of DADEs under 14 CFR part 

183. Under this proposed revision, the 

FAA is clarifying its policy regarding 

the qualifications, privileges, and 

limitations of these designees, in 

addition to establishing guidelines for 

DADEs when testing applicants for an 

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate. Upon 

review of the comments and any 

necessary revision, this Order would 

cancel and replace FAA Order 8900.1, 

Volume 5, Chapter 5, Section 10, and 

Volume 13, Chapter 3, Sections 1–4, 

issued September 13, 2007. 

DATES: Written comments must be 

received on or before December 8, 2011. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified 

by docket number FAA–2011–1149 

using any of the following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://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 (DOT), 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. 

Privacy: The FAA will post all 

comments it receives, without change, 

to http://www.regulations.gov, including 

any personal information the 

commenter provides. Using the search 

function of the docket web site, anyone 

can find and read the electronic form of 

all comments received into any FAA 

dockets, including the name of the 

individual sending the comment (or 

signing the comment for an association, 

business, labor union, etc.). DOT’s 

complete Privacy Act Statement can be 

found in the Federal Register published 

on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–19478), 

as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov. 

Docket: Background documents or 

comments received may be read at 

http://www.regulations.gov at any time. 

Follow the online instructions for 

accessing the docket or 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. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Theodora Kessaris, Technical Programs 

Branch, Air Transportation Division, 

Flight Standards Service, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 

267–8166; facsimile: (202) 267–5229; 

email: Theodora.kessaris@faa.gov. 

Background 

FAA Order 8900.1, Flight Standards 

Information Management System, was 

issued on September 13, 2007. This 

order consolidated and replaced FAA 

Orders 8300.1, 8400.1, and 8700.1, the 

FAA’s guidance to inspectors. Included 

in FAA Order 8900.1 is guidance 

regarding FAA oversight of various 

designees authorized under 14 CFR part 

183. Designees are private persons that 

the FAA Administrator has designated 

to act as his representative in 

examining, inspecting and testing 

persons and aircraft for the purpose of 

issuing airman, operating and aircraft 

certificates. Included in the list of 

persons the Administrator may 

designate to perform these functions on 

his behalf are Designated Aircraft 

Dispatch Examiners (DADEs). Pursuant 

to 14 CFR 183.25(f), these designees 

may accept applications for and conduct 

written and practical tests for issuing 

aircraft dispatcher certificates under 

part 65. In some instances, DADEs may 

be authorized to issue temporary aircraft 

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