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$60 per work hour. These actions

include the implementation of the

inspections, repairs, or replacements

specified in the revisions to the SIP

Document into an operator’s

maintenance program; as well as

removal, inspection, and installation of

structure. Based on these figures, the

cost impact on U.S. operators relative to

the new requirements of this AD is

estimated to be $365,160, or $10,740 per

airplane, the first year and annually

thereafter.

The cost impact figures discussed

above are based on assumptions that no

operator has yet accomplished any of

the requirements of this AD action, and

that no operator would accomplish

those actions in the future if this AD

were not adopted.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations adopted herein will

not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in

accordance with Executive Order 12612,

it is determined that this final rule does

not have sufficient federalism

implications to warrant the preparation

of a Federalism Assessment.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that this action (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)

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. A final evaluation has

been prepared for this action and it is

contained in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it may be obtained from the Rules

Docket at the location provided under

the caption ADDRESSES.

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 Federal Aviation

Administration 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 [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

removing amendment 39–8365 (57 FR

42693, September 16, 1992), and by

adding a new airworthiness directive

(AD), amendment 39–9675, to read as

follows:

96–13–07 Fokker: Amendment 39–9675.

Docket 95–NM–253–AD. Supersedes AD

92–19–07, Amendment 39–8365.

Applicability: All Model F27 Mark 100,

200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 series

airplanes, certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane

identified in the preceding applicability

provision, regardless of whether it has been

otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in

the area subject to the requirements of this

AD. For airplanes that have been modified,

altered, or repaired so that the performance

of the requirements of this AD is affected, the

owner/operator must request approval for an

alternative method of compliance in

accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD.

The request should include an assessment of

the effect of the modification, alteration, or

repair on the unsafe condition addressed by

this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not

been eliminated, the request should include

specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent reduced structural integrity of

these airplanes, accomplish the following:

Note 2: Information collection

requirements contained in this regulation

have been approved by the Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) under the

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of

1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been

assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056.

(a) Within 6 months after October 21, 1992

(the effective date of AD 92–19–07,

amendment 39–8365), incorporate into the

FAA-approved maintenance program the

inspections, inspection intervals, repairs, or

replacements defined in Fokker Structural

Integrity Program (SIP) Document 27438, Part

1, including revisions up through November

1, 1991; and inspect, repair, and replace, as

applicable. The non-destructive inspection

techniques referenced in the SIP Document

provide acceptable methods for

accomplishing the inspections required by

this AD. If any cracking is detected,

inspection results must be reported to Fokker

in accordance with the instructions of the SIP

Document.

(b) Within 6 months after the effective date

of this AD, incorporate into the FAAapproved maintenance program the

inspections, inspection intervals, repairs, or

replacements defined in Fokker SIP Product

Support Document 27438, Part 1, including

revisions up through August 1, 1995; and

inspect, repair, and replace, as applicable.

The non-destructive inspection techniques

referenced in the SIP Document provide

acceptable methods for accomplishing the

inspections required by this AD. If any

cracking is detected, inspection results must

be reported to Fokker in accordance with the

instructions of the SIP Document.

(c) Cracked structure detected during the

inspections required by paragraph (a) or (b)

of this AD must be repaired or replaced, prior

to further flight, in accordance with the

instructions in Fokker SIP Document 27438,

Part 1, including revisions up through

November 1, 1991; or Fokker SIP Product

Support Document 27438, Part 1, including

revisions up through August 1, 1995;

respectively; or in accordance with other data

meeting the certification basis of the airplane

which is approved by the FAA or by the

Rijksluchtvaartdienst (RLD).

(d) 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 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Standardization Branch,

ANM–113.

(e) 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.

(f) Certain of the actions shall be done in

accordance with Fokker SIP Document

27438, Part 1, including revisions up through

November 1, 1991. The incorporation by

reference of that document was approved

previously by the Director of the Federal

Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)

and 1 CFR part 51 as of October 21, 1992 (57

FR 42693). Certain other actions shall be

done in accordance with Fokker SIP Product

Support Document 27438, Part 1, including

revisions up through August 1, 1995. The

incorporation by reference of this document

was approved by the Director of the Federal

Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)

and 1 CFR part 51. Copies of either document

may be obtained from Fokker Aircraft USA,

Inc., 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria,

Virginia 22314. Copies may be inspected at

the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,

1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,

Washington; or at the Office of the Federal

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite

700, Washington, DC.

(g) This amendment becomes effective on

August 6, 1996.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 13,

1996.

James V. Devany,

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 96–15600 Filed 7–2–96; 8:45 am]

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14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 95–AWP–38]

Establishment of Class D and E

Airspace Areas; Saipan Island, CQ

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This rule establishes Class D

and Class E airspace areas at the Saipan

International Airport, Saipan Island, CQ

(Northern Mariana Islands). Due to the

commissioning of an air traffic control

tower (ATCT) at the airport, Class D

airspace is necessary to require pilots to

establish two-way radio communication

prior to entering the airspace. This

action establishes a Class E airspace area

at Saipan Island, CQ, to provide

adequate controlled airspace for aircraft

executing instrument approach

operations at Saipan International

Airport.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 10,

1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Patricia P. Crawford, 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:

History

On December 22, 1995, the FAA

proposed to amend Title 14 of the Code

of Federal Regulations part 71 (14 CFR

part 71) to establish Class D and E

airspace areas at Saipan Island, CQ (60

FR 66529). Interested parties were

invited to participate in this rulemaking

proceeding by submitting written

comments on the proposal to the FAA.

No comments objecting to the proposal

were received. Except for editorial

changes, this amendment is the same as

that proposed in the notice. Class D and

E airspace designations are published in

paragraphs 5000 and 6004, respectively,

of FAA Order 7400.9C dated August 17,

1995, and effective September 16, 1995,

which is incorporated by reference in 14

CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace

designations listed in this document

will be published subsequently in this

Order.

The Rule

This amendment to 14 CFR part 71

establishes Class D and E airspace areas

at Saipan Island, CQ. Due to the

commissioning of an ATCT at the

airport, Class D airspace is necessary to

require pilots to establish two-way radio

communication prior to entering the

airspace. The FAA is establishing a

Class E airspace area to provide

adequate controlled airspace for aircraft

executing instrument approach

operations at Saipan International

Airport.

The FAA has determined that this

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 will not have

a significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities

under the criteria of the Regulatory

Flexibility Act.

Because these amendments involve,

in part, the designation of navigable

airspace outside the United States, the

Administrator has consulted with the

Secretary of State and the Secretary of

Defense in accordance with the

provisions of Executive Order 10854.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference,

Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the

Federal Aviation Administration

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 71

continues to read as follows:

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 7400.9C, Airspace

Designations and Reporting Points,

dated August 17, 1995, and effective

September 16, 1995, is amended as

follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace

* * * * *

AWP CQ D Saipan Island, CQ [New]

Saipan International Airport, CQ

(Lat. 15°07′08′′N, long. 145°43′46′′E)

Saipan RBN

(Lat. 15°06′41′′N, long. 145°42′37′′E)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface to and including 2,500 feet MSL

within a 4.3-mile radius of Saipan

International Airport. 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, Pacific Chart

Supplement.

* * * * *

Paragraph 6004 Class E airspace areas

designated as an extension to a Class D

surface area.

* * * * *

AWP CQ E4 Saipan Island, CQ [New]

Saipan International Airport, CQ

(Lat. 15°07′08′′N, long. 145°43′46′′E)

Saipan RBN

(Lat. 15°06′41′′N, long. 145°42′37′′E)

That airspace extending upward from the

surface within a 4.3-mile radius of Saipan

International Airport and within 2.6 miles

each side of the Saipan RBN 264° bearing,

extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 7.4

miles west of the Saipan RBN and within 1.8

miles each side of the Saipan RBN 248°

radial, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to

7.4 miles west of the Saipan RBN and within

1.8 miles each side of the Saipan RBN 068°

radial, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to

6.5 miles east of the Saipan International

Airport. This Class E 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, Pacific Chart

Supplement.

* * * * *

Issued in Washington, DC, on June 25,

1996.

Nancy B. Kalinowski,

Acting Program Director for Air Traffic

Airspace Management.

[FR Doc. 96–17037 Filed 7–2–96; 8:45 am]

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14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94–ASW–10]

Alteration of Jet Route J–66

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This rule alters Jet Route J–66

from the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Very

High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/

Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC), via

the Bonham, TX, VORTAC, to the Little

Rock, AR, VORTAC. Altering J–66

enhances the flow of air traffic,

simplifies routings in the northeast

vicinity of the Dallas-Fort Worth

metroplex area, and reduces controller

and pilot workload.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, October 10,

1996.