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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 (AD): 

2017–21–03 Gulfstream Aerospace LP 

(Type Certificate Previously Held by 

Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.): 

Amendment 39–19074; Docket No. 

FAA–2017–0693; Product Identifier 

2017–NM–044–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD is effective November 27, 2017. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to Gulfstream Aerospace 

LP Model Gulfstream 100, Astra SPX, and 

1125 Westwind Astra airplanes, certificated 

in any category, serial numbers 004, and 011 

through 158 inclusive. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 52, Doors. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by a report 

indicating that the main entrance door (MED) 

opened during flight, and by the 

determination that the ‘‘CABIN DOOR 

UNLOCK’’ crew alerting system (CAS) 

message may extinguish before the handle 

latch pin is fully engaged. We are issuing this 

AD to prevent the MED from opening during 

flight, which could lead to structural damage 

and loss of control of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Rigging Procedure 

Within 12 months after the effective date 

of this AD: Do an updated rigging procedure 

for the adjustment of the MED microswitch, 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of Gulfstream G100 Service 

Bulletin 100–52–312, dated January 15, 2016. 

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Section, Transport Standards 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 local Flight Standards District 

Office, as appropriate. If sending information 

directly to the International Section, send it 

to the attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may 

be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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. 

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 

requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 

actions from a manufacturer, the action must 

be accomplished using a method approved 

by the Manager, International Section, 

Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the 

Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI); or 

the CAAI’s authorized Designee. If approved 

by the CAAI Designee, the approval must 

include the Designee’s authorized signature. 

(i) Related Information 

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) CAAI 

Airworthiness Directive ISR–I–52–2017–03– 

29, dated January 3, 2017, for related 

information. This MCAI may be found in the 

AD docket on the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for and 

locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0693. 

(2) For more information about this AD, 

contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Section, Transport Standards 

Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 

Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– 

227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. 

(j) 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) Gulfstream G100 Service Bulletin 100– 

52–312, dated January 15, 2016. 

(ii) Reserved. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace 

Corporation, P.O. Box 2206, Mail Station D– 

25, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; telephone 

800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; email 

pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http://

www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ 

technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 

11, 2017. 

Jeffrey E. Duven, 

Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft 

Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2017–22560 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2017–0697; Product 

Identifier 2017–NM–041–AD; Amendment 

39–19080; AD 2017–21–09] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. 

Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 

Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 airplanes 

and Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, 

–100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, and 

–200 IGW airplanes. This AD was 

prompted by an evaluation by the 

design approval holder indicating that 

the forward pressure bulkhead is subject 

to widespread fatigue damage. This AD 

requires repetitive detailed inspections 

of the web aft face of the forward 

pressure bulkhead for any cracking and 

discrepancy, and repair if necessary. 

This AD also requires modification of 

the forward pressure bulkhead, which 

would terminate the inspections. We are 

issuing this AD to address the unsafe 

condition on these products. 

DATES: This AD is effective November 

27, 2017. 

The Director of the Federal Register 

approved the incorporation by reference 

of certain publications listed in this AD 

as of November 27, 2017. 

ADDRESSES: For service information 

identified in this final rule, contact 

Embraer S.A., Technical Publications 

Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria 

Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 Sa ̃o 

Jose dos Campos—SP—Brazil; 

telephone +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 

3309–0732; fax +55 12 3927–7546; 

email distrib@embraer.com.br; Internet 

http://www.flyembraer.com. You may 

view this referenced service information 

at the FAA, Transport Standards 

Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 

WA. For information on the availability 

of this material at the FAA, call 425– 

227–1221. It is also available on the 

Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 

by searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2017–0697. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 


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0697; or in person at the Docket 

Management Facility between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. The AD docket 

contains this AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– 

5527) is Docket Management Facility, 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 

Docket Operations, M–30, West 

Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ana 

Martinez Hueto, Aerospace Engineer, 

International Section, Transport 

Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 

telephone 425–227–1622; fax 425–227– 

1149. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 

170 airplanes and Model ERJ 190–100 

STD, –100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, 

–200 LR, and –200 IGW airplanes. The 

NPRM published in the Federal 

Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR 32658) 

(‘‘the NPRM’’). 

The Ageˆncia Nacional de Aviac ̧a ̃o 

Civil (ANAC), which is the aviation 

authority for Brazil, has issued Brazilian 

Airworthiness Directive 2017–03–01, 

effective March 24, 2017 (referred to 

after this as the Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 

MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 

for certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170 

airplanes and Model ERJ 190–100 STD, 

–100 LR, –100 IGW, –200 STD, –200 LR, 

and –200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI 

states: 

This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by an 

evaluation by the design approval holder 

indicating that the forward pressure 

bulkhead is subject to widespread fatigue 

damage. The modification required by this 

[Brazilian] AD is intended to support the 

airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) 

of the engineering data that support the 

established structural maintenance program. 

We are issuing this [Brazilian] AD to prevent 

fatigue cracking of the forward pressure 

bulkhead, which could result in reduced 

structural integrity of the airplane. 

Required actions include repetitive 

detailed inspections of the web aft face 

of the forward pressure bulkhead for 

any cracking and discrepancy (i.e., 

corrosion, dents, gauge marks, fastener 

anomalies); repair if necessary; and 

modification of the forward pressure 

bulkhead, which would terminate the 

repetitive inspections. You may 

examine the MCAI in the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://

www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 

0697. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. We 

received no comments on the NPRM or 

on the determination of the cost to the 

public. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the relevant data and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting this AD 

as proposed except for minor editorial 

changes. We have determined that these 

minor changes: 

• Are consistent with the intent that 

was proposed in the NPRM for 

correcting the unsafe condition; and 

• Do not add any additional burden 

upon the public than was already 

proposed in the NPRM. 

Related Service Information Under 1 

CFR Part 51 

Embraer S.A. has issued the following 

service information, which describes 

Task 53–10–001–0005, an airworthiness 

limitation task for a detailed inspection 

of the web aft face of the forward 

pressure bulkhead for any cracking and 

discrepancies. These documents are 

distinct since they apply to different 

airplane models. 

• Embraer 170/175 MRB—Temporary 

Revision 12–3, dated September 19, 

2016, to the Embraer 170/175 

Maintenance Review Board Report, 

MRB–1621. 

• Embraer 190/195 MRB—Temporary 

Revision 10–4, dated September 19, 

2016, to the Embraer 190/195 

Maintenance Review Board Report, 

MRB–1928. 

Embraer S.A. has issued the following 

service information, which describes 

procedures for modifying the forward 

pressure bulkhead. These documents 

are distinct since they apply to different 

airplane models. 

• Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53– 

0051, Revision 03, dated August 21, 

2013. 

• Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53– 

0019, Revision 03, dated August 21, 

2013. 

This service information 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. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this AD affects 482 

airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this AD: 

ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators 

Inspection ............... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per 

inspection cycle.

$0 ........................... $85 per inspection 

cycle.

$40,970 per inspection cycle. 

Modification ............. 158 work-hours × $85 per hour = 

$13,430.

Up to $13,409 ........ Up to $26,839 ........ Up to $12,936,398. 

We have received no definitive data 

that would enable us to provide cost 

estimates for the on-condition actions 

specified in this AD. 

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. 

This AD is issued in accordance with 

authority delegated by the Executive 

Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 

as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 


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In accordance with that order, issuance 

of ADs is normally a function of the 

Compliance and Airworthiness 

Division, but during this transition 

period, the Executive Director has 

delegated the authority to issue ADs 

applicable to transport category 

airplanes to the Director of the System 

Oversight Division. 

Regulatory Findings 

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

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 

3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 

Alaska; and 

4. 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. 

Adoption of 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 (AD): 

2017–21–09 Embraer S.A.: Amendment 39– 

19080; Docket No. FAA–2017–0697; 

Product Identifier 2017–NM–041–AD. 

(a) Effective Date 

This AD is effective November 27, 2017. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to the airplanes specified 

in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, 

certificated in any category. 

(1) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 170–100 LR, 

–100 STD, –100 SE., and –100 SU airplanes; 

and Model ERJ 170–200 LR, –200 SU, and 

–200 STD airplanes; as identified in Embraer 

Service Bulletin 170–53–0051, Revision 03, 

dated August 21, 2013. 

(2) Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 STD, 

–100 LR, and –100 IGW airplanes; and Model 

ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW 

airplanes; as identified in Embraer Service 

Bulletin 190–53–0019, Revision 03, dated 

August 21, 2013. 

(d) Subject 

Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 53, Fuselage. 

(e) Reason 

This AD was prompted by an evaluation by 

the design approval holder indicating that 

the forward pressure bulkhead is subject to 

widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing 

this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the 

forward pressure bulkhead, which could 

result in reduced structural integrity of the 

airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Repetitive Inspections and Repairs 

Before the accumulation of 25,954 total 

flight cycles, or within 3,600 flight cycles 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs later: Do a detailed inspection of the 

web aft face of the forward pressure bulkhead 

for any cracking and discrepancy (i.e., 

corrosion, dents, gauge marks, fastener 

anomalies), in accordance with Task 53–10– 

001–0005 specified in Embraer 170/175 

MRB—Temporary Revision 12–3, dated 

September 19, 2016, to the Embraer 170/175 

Maintenance Review Board Report, MRB– 

1621; or Task 53–10–001–0005 specified in 

Embraer 190/195 MRB—Temporary Revision 

10–4, dated September 19, 2016, to the 

Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review Board 

Report, MRB–1928; as applicable. Repeat the 

inspection thereafter at intervals not to 

exceed 6,489 flight cycles. If any cracking or 

discrepancy is found during any inspection 

required by this paragraph, before further 

flight, repair the forward pressure bulkhead 

using a method approved by the Manager, 

International Section, Transport Standards 

Branch, FAA; or the Ageˆncia Nacional de 

Aviac ̧a ̃o Civil (ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized 

Designee. If approved by the ANAC Designee, 

the approval must include the Designee’s 

authorized signature. 

(h) Modification of the Forward Pressure 

Bulkhead 

Before the accumulation of 38,931 total 

flight cycles: Modify the forward pressure 

bulkhead, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer 

Service Bulletin 170–53–0051, Revision 03, 

dated August 21, 2013; or Embraer Service 

Bulletin 190–53–0019, Revision 03, dated 

August 21, 2013; as applicable. 

Accomplishing the modification required by 

this paragraph terminates the requirements of 

paragraph (g) of this AD. 

(i) Credit for Previous Actions 

(1) This paragraph provides credit for the 

actions applicable to Model ERJ 170 

airplanes required by paragraph (h) of this 

AD, if those actions were performed before 

the effective date of this AD, using the 

service information specified in paragraph 

(i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. 

(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–0051, 

dated February 26, 2010. 

(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53–0051, 

Revision 01, dated May 25, 2011. 

(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53– 

0051, Revision 02, May 28, 2012. 

(2) This paragraph provides credit for 

actions applicable to Model ERJ 190 

airplanes required by paragraph (h) of this 

AD, if those actions were performed before 

the effective date of this AD, using the 

service information specified in paragraph 

(i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), or (i)(2)(iii) of this AD. 

(i) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–0019, 

dated February 26, 2010. 

(ii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–0019, 

Revision 01, dated May 25, 2011. 

(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53– 

0019, Revision 02, dated May 28, 2012. 

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 

The following provisions also apply to this 

AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, International 

Section, Transport Standards 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 local Flight Standards District 

Office, as appropriate. If sending information 

directly to the International Section, send it 

to the attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may 

be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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. 

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 

requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 

actions from a manufacturer, the action must 

be accomplished using a method approved 

by the Manager, International Section, 

Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the 

ANAC; or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If 

approved by the ANAC Designee, the 

approval must include the Designee’s 

authorized signature. 

(k) Related Information 

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 

Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian 

AD 2017–03–01, dated March 24, 2017, for 

related information. This MCAI may be 

found in the AD docket on the Internet at 

http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 

and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0697. 

(2) For more information about this AD, 

contact Ana Martinez Hueto, Aerospace 

Engineer, International Section, Transport 

Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue 

SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 

425–227–1622; fax 425–227–1149. 

(3) Service information identified in this 

AD that is not incorporated by reference is 


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available at the addresses specified in 

paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. 

(l) 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) Embraer 170/175 MRB—Temporary 

Revision 12–3, dated September 19, 2016, to 

the Embraer 170/175 Maintenance Review 

Board Report, MRB–1621. 

(ii) Embraer 190/195 MRB—Temporary 

Revision 10–4, dated September 19, 2016, to 

the Embraer 190/195 Maintenance Review 

Board Report, MRB–1928. 

(iii) Embraer Service Bulletin 170–53– 

0051, Revision 03, dated August 21, 2013. 

(iv) Embraer Service Bulletin 190–53–0019, 

Revision 03, dated August 21, 2013. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Embraer S.A., Technical 

Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro 

Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 Sa ̃o 

Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55 

12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55 

12 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br; 

Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. 

(4) You may view this service information 

at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 

information on the availability of this 

material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 

(5) You may view this service information 

that is incorporated by reference at the 

National Archives and Records 

Administration (NARA). For information on 

the availability of this material at NARA, call 

202–741–6030, or go to: http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 

12, 2017. 

Dionne Palermo, 

Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2017–22779 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2016–9545; Airspace 

Docket No. 16–AGL–33] 

Establishment of Class E Airspace; 

Rosebud, SD 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action establishes Class 

E airspace at Rosebud, SD. Controlled 

airspace is necessary to accommodate 

new special instrument approach 

procedures developed at Rosebud Sioux 

Tribal Airport, for the safety and 

management of instrument flight rules 

(IFR) operations at the airport. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7, 

2017. The Director of the Federal 

Register approves this incorporation by 

reference action under title 1, Code of 

Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to 

the annual revision of FAA Order 

7400.11 and publication of conforming 

amendments. 

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, and subsequent amendments can 

be viewed on line at http://

www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. 

For further information, you can contact 

the Airspace Policy Group, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW., 

Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 

267–8783. The Order is also available 

for inspection at the National Archives 

and Records Administration (NARA). 

For information on the availability of 

FAA Order 7400.11B at NARA, call 

(202) 741–6030, or go to http://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ 

ibr-locations.html. 

FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, is 

published yearly and effective on 

September 15. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Operations Support 

Group, Central Service Center, 10101 

Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 

76177; telephone (817) 222–5857. 

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 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 establishes 

controlled airspace extending upward 

from 700 feet above the surface at 

Rosebud Sioux Tribal Airport, Rosebud, 

SD, to support standard instrument 

approach procedures for IFR operations 

at the airport. 

History 

The FAA published in the Federal 

Register (82 FR 39549, August 21, 2017) 

Docket No. FAA–2016–9545 a notice of 

proposed rulemaking to establish Class 

E airspace extending upward from 700 

feet above the surface at Rosebud Sioux 

Tribal Airport, Rosebud, SD. Interested 

parties were invited to participate in 

this rulemaking effort by submitting 

written comments on the proposal to the 

FAA. No comments were received. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 6005 of FAA 

Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017, 

and effective September 15, 2017, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The Class E airspace designations 

listed in this document will be 

published subsequently in the Order. 

Availability and Summary of 

Documents for Incorporation by 

Reference 

This document amends FAA Order 

7400.11B, Airspace Designations and 

Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017, 

and effective September 15, 2017. FAA 

Order 7400.11B is publicly available as 

listed in the ADDRESSES section of this 

document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists 

Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, 

air traffic service routes, and reporting 

points. 

The Rule 

This amendment to title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 

establishes Class E airspace extending 

upward from 700 feet above the surface 

within a 6.4-mile radius of Rosebud 

Sioux Tribal Airport, Rosebud, SD, to 

accommodate new special instrument 

approach procedures. Controlled 

airspace is needed for the safety and 

management of IFR operations at the 

airport. 

Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

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, is non-controversial and 

unlikely to result in adverse or negative 

comments. 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, does not have a significant 


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