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(3) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 

AD 2022–0102 is at the applicable 

‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as 

incorporated by the requirements of 

paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022–0102, or 

within 90 days after April 18, 2023 (the 

effective date of AD 2023–05–02), whichever 

occurs later. 

(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions 

specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 

AD 2022–0102. 

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

section of EASA AD 2022–0102. 

(i) Retained Restrictions on Alternative 

Actions and Intervals, With a New Exception 

This paragraph restates the requirements of 

paragraph (p) of AD 2023–05–02, with a new 

exception. Except as required by paragraph 

(j) of this AD, after the existing maintenance 

or inspection program has been revised as 

required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no 

alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or 

intervals are allowed unless they are 

approved as specified in the provisions of the 

‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 

2022–0102. 

(j) New Revision of the Existing Maintenance 

or Inspection Program 

Except as specified in paragraph (k) of this 

AD: Comply with all required actions and 

compliance times specified in, and in 

accordance with, EASA AD 2024–0046, 

dated February 19, 2024 (EASA AD 2024– 

0046). Accomplishing the revision of the 

existing maintenance or inspection program 

required by this paragraph terminates the 

requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. 

(k) Exceptions to EASA AD 2024–0046 

(1) This AD does not adopt the 

requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and 

(2) of EASA AD 2024–0046. 

(2) Paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0046 

specifies revising ‘‘the AMP,’’ within 12 

months after its effective date, but this AD 

requires revising the existing maintenance or 

inspection program, as applicable, within 90 

days after the effective date of this AD. 

(3) The initial compliance time for doing 

the tasks specified in paragraph (3) of EASA 

AD 2024–0046 is at the applicable 

‘‘limitations’’ and ‘‘associated thresholds’’ as 

incorporated by the requirements of 

paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2024–0046, or 

within 90 days after the effective date of this 

AD, whichever occurs later. 

(4) This AD does not adopt the provisions 

specified in paragraphs (4) and (5) of EASA 

AD 2024–0046. 

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

section of EASA AD 2024–0046. 

(l) New Provisions for Alternative Actions 

and Intervals 

After the existing maintenance or 

inspection program has been revised as 

required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no 

alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and 

intervals are allowed unless they are 

approved as specified in the provisions of the 

‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 

2024–0046. 

(m) Terminating Action for Certain 

Requirements of AD 2018–23–02 

Accomplishing the revision of the existing 

maintenance or inspection program required 

by paragraph (g) or (j) of this AD terminates 

the requirements of paragraphs (g) through 

(k) of AD 2018–23–02. 

(n) 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 (o) 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) AMOCs approved for AD 2023–05–02 

are approved as AMOCs for the 

corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of 

this AD. 

(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 

2023–05–02 are approved as AMOCs for the 

corresponding provisions of EASA AD 2024– 

0046 that are required by paragraph (j) of this 

AD. 

(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 Design Organization Approval (DOA). 

If approved by the DOA, the approval must 

include the DOA-authorized signature. 

(o) Additional Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Timothy Dowling, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 

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

3667; email: Timothy.P.Dowling@faa.gov. 

(p) 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 January 13, 2025. 

(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency 

(EASA) AD 2024–0046, dated February 19, 

2024. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(4) The following material was approved 

for IBR on April 18, 2023 (88 FR 15600, 

March 14, 2023). 

(i) EASA AD 2022–0102, dated June 8, 

2022. 

(ii) [Reserved] 

(5) For EASA material identified in this 

AD, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 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. 

(6) 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. 

(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-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. 

Issued on November 25, 2024. 

Peter A. White, 

Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate 

Management Division, Aircraft Certification 

Service. 

[FR Doc. 2024–28790 Filed 12–6–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–0995; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2023–01075–T; Amendment 

39–22897; AD 2024–24–07] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ 

Aviation ULC (Type Certificate 

Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600– 

2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) 

airplanes. This AD was prompted by a 

determination that the overhead bin 

attachment could fail under certain 

conditions. This AD requires replacing 

existing overhead bin hook assemblies 

and support tubes with a different type, 

as specified in a Transport Canada AD, 

which is incorporated by reference 

(IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to 

address the unsafe condition on these 

products. 

DATES: This AD is effective January 13, 

2025. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of a certain publication listed in this AD 

as of January 13, 2025. 

ADDRESSES: 

AD Docket: You may examine the AD 

docket at regulations.gov under Docket 


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No. FAA–2024–0995; 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, the mandatory 

continuing airworthiness information 

(MCAI), any comments received, and 

other information. The 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 Transport Canada material 

identified in this AD, contact Transport 

Canada, Transport Canada National 

Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra 

Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, 

Canada; telephone 888–663–3639; email 

TC.AirworthinessDirectivesConsignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca; 

website at tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. 

• 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–2024–0995. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Fatin Saumik, 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 

The FAA issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to certain MHI RJ Aviation ULC 

Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet 

Series 100 & 440) airplanes. The NPRM 

published in the Federal Register on 

April 9, 2024 (89 FR 24745). The NPRM 

was prompted by AD CF–2023–71, 

dated October 16, 2023 (Transport 

Canada AD CF–2023–71) (also referred 

to as the MCAI), issued by Transport 

Canada, which is the aviation authority 

for Canada. The MCAI states that during 

a review of the certification test of the 

overhead bin configuration (also 

referred to as overhead storage 

compartment), it was discovered that 

the aft serrated hook attachment could 

fail when the overhead bin is subjected 

to the 9G forward emergency landing 

condition certification requirements. A 

design review revealed that a tolerance 

buildup could lead to a lack of 

engagement between the serrated hooks 

and the supporting serrated tube. This 

condition leads to a lack of forward load 

reaction capability, which is essential 

during an emergency landing, and could 

result in displacement of the overhead 

bins. As a result, the overhead bins 

could fall on the occupants and/or 

prevent access to emergency exits. 

In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to 

require replacing existing overhead bin 

hook assemblies and support tubes with 

a different type, as specified in 

Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71. The 

FAA is issuing 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–2024–0995. 

Discussion of Final Airworthiness 

Directive 

Comments 

The FAA received comments from Air 

Wisconsin Airlines. The following 

presents the comments received on the 

NPRM and the FAA’s response to each 

comment. 

Request for Revising the Applicability 

Air Wisconsin Airlines requested that 

the FAA list the serial numbers the 

proposed AD is applicable to, instead of 

stating the proposed AD applies to MHI 

RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600–2B19 

(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes 

as identified in Transport Canada AD 

CF–2023–71. The commentator stated 

Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71 lists 

the applicable serial numbers. 

The FAA disagrees with the request. 

As noted by the commenter, paragraph 

(c) of this AD states that this AD applies 

to Model CL–600–2B19 (Regional Jet 

Series 100 & 440) airplanes as identified 

in Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71, 

which lists the affected serial numbers. 

This AD was developed using the 

‘‘incorporate by reference (IBR) the 

MCAI’’ method, which simplifies FAA 

ADs and facilitates a simpler AD 

process. The applicability of FAA ADs 

developed using the IBR the MCAI 

process identifies the airplane models 

that are on the U.S. type certificate data 

sheet and refers to the MCAI AD for the 

specific affected airplanes. The FAA has 

not changed this AD in this regard. 

Request for Revising Estimated Costs 

Air Wisconsin Airlines requested the 

FAA amend the ‘‘Costs of Compliance’’ 

paragraph in the NPRM to include an 

additional 120 hours if actions are not 

completed during a ‘‘heavy check.’’ The 

commenter stated that the estimate of 21 

labor hours does not account for the 

removal and installation of interior 

products (e.g., seats, sidewall, panels, 

ceiling panels, etc.) as specified in one 

of the aircraft maintenance manual 

(AMM) tasks. 

The FAA agrees with the request. The 

FAA has revised the ‘‘Costs of 

Compliance’’ paragraph of this final rule 

accordingly. 

Request To Refer to an Additional 

Document 

Air Wisconsin Airlines requested the 

addition of MHI RJ Reference 

Instruction Letter (RIL) 10059, Revision 

A, dated June 6, 2024, to the proposed 

AD because AMM Task 25–23–01–400– 

805 was not yet published in the AMM. 

The commenter stated that MHI RJ 

Service Bulletin 601R–25–206, dated 

June 29, 2023, instructs installation of 

overhead bins and references AMM 

Task 25–23–01–400–805. 

The FAA agrees with this request. 

MHI RJ Reference Instruction Letter 

(RIL) 10059, Revision A, dated June 6, 

2024, may also be referred to for the 

installation of overhead bins. The FAA 

has added paragraph (h)(3) to this AD 

accordingly. 

Conclusion 

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 

reviewed the relevant data, considered 

the comments received, and determined 

that air safety requires adopting this AD 

as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is 

issuing this AD to address the unsafe 

condition on this product. Except for 

minor editorial changes, and any other 

changes described previously, this AD is 

adopted as proposed in the NPRM. 

None of the changes will increase the 

economic burden on any operator. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

Under 1 CFR Part 51 

Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71 

specifies procedures for the replacement 

of the existing serrated hook assemblies 

and serrated support tubes with hook 

assemblies using a shear pin and nonserrated support tubes on the overhead 

bins. 

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 ADDRESSES. 

Costs of Compliance 

The FAA estimates this AD affects 

230 airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA 

estimates the following costs to comply 

with this AD: 


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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS

Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

141 * work-hours × $85 per hour = $11,985 ............................................................................... $1,764 $13,749 $3,162,270 

* This figure does not include the time (up to 24 hours) for curing the sealant applied around the new hook assembly. 

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. 

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 

This AD will not have federalism 

implications under Executive Order 

13132. This AD will not have a 

substantial direct effect on the States, on 

the relationship between the national 

government and the States, or on the 

distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, 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. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

The Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive: 

2024–24–07 MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type 

Certificate Previously Held by 

Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39– 

22897; Docket No. FAA–2024–0995; 

Project Identifier MCAI–2023–01075–T. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) is 

effective January 13, 2025. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to MHI RJ Aviation ULC 

(Type Certificate previously held by 

Bombardier, Inc.) Model CL–600–2B19 

(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes, 

certificated in any category, as identified in 

Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71, dated 

October 16, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF– 

2023–71). 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by a determination 

that the overhead bin attachment could fail 

under certain conditions. The FAA is issuing 

this AD to address a lack of forward load 

reaction capability during a high forward G 

emergency landing condition that could 

result in displacement of the overhead bins. 

The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could 

result in the overhead bins falling on the 

occupants and/or preventing access to 

emergency exits. 

(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, Transport Canada AD CF– 

2023–71. 

(h) Exception to Transport Canada AD CF– 

2023–71 

(1) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2023– 

71 refers to its effective date, this AD requires 

using the effective date of this AD. 

(2) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2023– 

71 refers to hours air time, this AD requires 

using flight hours. 

(3) Where the service information specified 

in Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71, 

specifies to ‘‘refer to AMM 25–23–01–400– 

805,’’ for this AD, replace that text with ’’ 

refer to AMM 25–23–01–400–805 or MHI RJ 

Reference Instruction Letter (RIL) 10059, 

Revision A, dated June 6, 2024.’’ 

(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. Before using any 

approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 

principal inspector, or lacking a principal 

inspector, the manager of the responsible 

Flight Standards Office. 

(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 Transport Canada; or MHI 

RJ Aviation ULC’s Transport Canada Design 

Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by 

the DAO, the approval must include the 

DAO-authorized signature. 

(j) Additional Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Fatin Saumik, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 

410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516– 

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

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference 

(1) The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

(IBR) of the service information listed in this 

paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 

part 51. 

(2) You must use this service information 

as applicable to do the actions required by 

this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 

(i) Transport Canada AD CF–2023–71, 

dated October 16, 2023. 

(ii) [Reserved] 


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(3) For Transport Canada material 

identified in this AD, contact Transport 

Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft 

Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, 

Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888– 

663–3639; email TC.AirworthinessDirectivesConsignesdenavigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca. You 

may find this Transport Canada AD on the 

Transport Canada website at tc.canada.ca/ 

en/aviation. 

(4) 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. 

(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 November 21, 2024. 

Victor Wicklund, 

Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2024–28786 Filed 12–6–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–1707; Airspace 

Docket No. 24–ASW–4] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of VOR Federal Airways 

V–68, V–76, V–212, V–222, and V–558, 

and United States Area Navigation 

Route T–220 in the Vicinity of Industry, 

TX 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends Very High 

Frequency Omnidirectional Range 

(VOR) Federal Airways V–68, V–212, 

and V–222, and United States Area 

Navigation (RNAV) Route T–220; and 

revokes VOR Federal Airway V–558. 

The proposed V–76 airway amendment 

is removed from this action due to the 

amendment already being accomplished 

by a separate airspace docket action. 

The FAA is taking this action due to the 

planned decommissioning of the VOR 

portion of the Industry, TX (IDU), VOR/ 

Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) 

navigational aid (NAVAID). The 

Industry VOR is being decommissioned 

in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum 

Operational Network (MON) Program. 

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, 

February 20, 2025. The Director of the 

Federal Register approves this 

incorporation by reference action under 

1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual 

revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and 

publication of conforming amendments. 

ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all 

comments received, this final rule, and 

all background material may be viewed 

online at www.regulations.gov using the 

FAA Docket number. Electronic 

retrieval help and guidelines are 

available on the website. It is available 

24 hours each day, 365 days each year. 

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, 600 Independence 

Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Colby Abbott, Rules and Regulations 

Group, Office of Policy, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 600 

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 

DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

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 modifies the 

National Airspace System as necessary 

to preserve the safe and efficient flow of 

air traffic. 

History 

The FAA published a NPRM for 

Docket No. FAA–2024–1707 in the 

Federal Register (89 FR 50537; June 14, 

2024), proposing to amend VOR Federal 

Airways V–68, V–76, V–212, V–222, 

and V–558, and United States RNAV 

Route T–220 due to the planned 

decommissioning of the VOR portion of 

the Industry, TX, VORTAC NAVAID. 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal. No comments were received. 

Differences From the NPRM 

Subsequent the NPRM, the FAA 

published a final rule for Docket No. 

FAA–2024–0485 in the Federal Register 

(89 FR 67853, August 22, 2024; 

corrected September 30, 2024 (89 FR 

79429)), amending VOR Federal Airway 

V–76 by removing the airway segment 

between the San Angelo, TX, VORTAC 

and the Industry, TX, VORTAC. As 

amended, V–76 was changed to extend 

between the Lubbock, TX, VORTAC and 

the San Angelo, TX, VORTAC, effective 

October 31, 2024. As a result of that 

final rule, the proposed V–76 

amendment in this airspace docket is 

removed. 

Additionally, the final rule for Docket 

No. FAA–2024–0485 (89 FR 67853, 

August 22, 2024; corrected September 

30, 2024 (89 FR 79429)) amended V–558 

by removing the airway segment 

between the Llano, TX, VORTAC and 

the Centex, TX, VORTAC. As amended, 

V–558 was changed to extend between 

the Centex, TX, VORTAC and the 

Industry, TX, VORTAC, effective 

October 31, 2024. That amendment is 

included in this action. 

Incorporation by Reference 

VOR Federal Airways are published 

in paragraph 6010(a) and United States 

Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are 

published in paragraph 6011 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 amends the current version of 

that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11J, 

dated July 31, 2024, and effective 

September 15, 2024. FAA Order JO 

7400.11J is publicly available as listed 

in the ADDRESSES section of this 

document. These amendments will be 

published in the next update to FAA 

Order JO 7400.11. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11J lists Class A, 

B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic 

service routes, and reporting points. 

The Rule 

This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by 

amending VOR Federal Airways V–68, 

V–212, and V–222, and RNAV Route T– 

220; and revoking VOR Federal Airway 

V–558. The FAA is taking this action 

due to the planned decommissioning of 

the VOR portion of the Industry, TX, 

VORTAC NAVAID. The Air Traffic 

Service route actions are described 

below. 

V–68: Prior to this final rule, V–68 

extended between the Montrose, CO, 

VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment 

(VOR/DME) and the Industry, TX, 

VORTAC. The airway segment between 


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