AD 2022-14-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG) Gliders

AD Number
2022-14-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0809
FR Citation
87 FR 41049

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Stemme GmbH & Co. KG Stemme S 12 gliders Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG) Gliders
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG) Gliders

Unsafe Condition

A deviation in the construction of the connection of the inner wing to the outer wing, resulting in a wrong positioning of the glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) blocks.

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Required Actions

Inspect the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) outer wing spars for correct positioning of the GFRP blocks and, if incorrect positioning is found, repair of the reinforcement blocks.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Stemme AG Model Stemme S 12 gliders, serial numbers affected by the unintended production deviation.

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41049 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 131 / Monday, July 11, 2022 / Rules and Regulations flight, removing any affected O-ring from service. (9) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021–0170 specifies to return certain parts to the manufacturer, including for repair, this AD does not require returning parts to the manufacturer, however, this AD does require before further flight, repair done in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, General Aviation and Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus Helicopters’ EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (10) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021–0170 specifies to remove the TGB as per technical documentation, or remove the concerned module(s), this AD requires before further flight, removing the TGB and replacing it with an airworthy part, or repairing the TGB in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus Helicopters’ EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (11) Where the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021–0170 specifies if the collected particles cannot be clearly defined, perform a metallurgical analysis and contact Airbus Helicopters, before continuing flights, this AD does require before further flight, characterization of the particles collected, and performing a metallurgical analysis for any particles collected using a method in accordance with FAA-approved procedures. However, this AD does not require contacting the manufacturer to determine the characterization of the particles collected. (12) Where the service information or any work card referenced in EASA AD 2021– 0170 specifies to do the actions identified in paragraphs (h)(12)(i) through (v) of this AD, this AD does not include those requirements. (i) Complete Appendix 4.A and 4.B. (ii) Comply with paragraph 2.D. (iii) Send all collected particles and metallurgical analysis report to depot level maintenance facility with the concerned module. (iv) Inform EST using chip detection tracking sheet. (v) Complete the ‘‘Particle Detection’’ follow up sheet. (13) Where a work card referenced in the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021–0170 specifies ‘‘send all oversized particles for analysis and wait for results before continuing flight,’’ this AD does not require sending particles for analysis, however this AD does require before further flight, analyzing the particles using a method in accordance with FAA-approved procedures. (14) This AD does not mandate compliance with the ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2021–0170. (15) Where paragraph (7) of EASA AD 2021–0170 specifies to accomplish the applicable corrective actions ‘‘within the compliance time as identified in the applicable ASB,’’ this AD requires accomplishing corrective actions before further flight. (16) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2021–0170 specifies ‘‘within the applicable compliance time as identified in the close monitoring and until completion of the close monitoring,’’ this AD requires a close monitoring compliance time of a total of 25 hours TIS. (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2021–0170 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199, provided no passengers are onboard. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) 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 local Flight Standards District 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 (l) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-AVS-AIR- 730-AMOC@faa.gov. (2) 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. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, COS Program Management Section, Operational Safety Branch, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, FAA, 1600 Stewart Ave., Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228–7330; email andrea.jimenez@faa.gov. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0170, dated July 19, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2021–0170, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find the EASA material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. This material may be found in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0295. (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Issued on June 16, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–14589 Filed 7–8–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–0809; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00711–G; Amendment 39–22116; AD 2022–14–11] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Stemme AG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG) Gliders AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Stemme AG (type certificate previously held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG) Model Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI identifies the unsafe condition as a deviation in the construction of the connection of the inner wing to the outer wing, resulting in a wrong positioning of the glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) blocks. This AD requires inspecting the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) outer wing spars for correct positioning of the GFRP blocks and, if incorrect positioning is found, repairing of the reinforcement blocks. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective July 26, 2022. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 26, 2022. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:01 Jul 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES

41050 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 131 / Monday, July 11, 2022 / Rules and Regulations The FAA must receive comments on this AD by August 25, 2022. ADDRESSES : You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Stemme AG, Flugplatzstrasse F2 Nr. 6–7, Strausberg, Germany; phone: +49 3341 3612 0; email: airworthiness@stemme.de; website: https://stemme.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also available at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0809. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0809; 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 MCAI, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations is listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4165; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Emergency AD 2022–0101–E, dated June 2, 2022 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address an unsafe condition on certain serial-numbered Stemme AG Model Stemme S12 powered sailplanes (gliders). The MCAI states: An occurrence was reported by the production line of the Stemme S12 of finding a deviation in the construction of the connection of the inner wing to the outer wing, resulting in a wrong positioning of the glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP) blocks in the outer wing spar. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to loss of structural integrity at the joint (connection) between the outer wing and inner wing, possibly resulting in rupture of the affected wing, with consequent loss of control of the sailplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Stemme identified the sailplanes possibly affected by this unintended production deviation and issued the SB [service bulletin], as defined in this [EASA] AD, to provide instructions to determine the (correct) positioning of the GFRP blocks in the outer wing spars. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of each affected part and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further AD action may follow. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022– 0809. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Stemme Procedural Instruction P320–912060, Revision 00, dated May 20, 2022. This service information specifies procedures for inspecting the LH and RH outer wing spars for correct positioning of the GFRP reinforcement blocks, including sealing the inspection holes. 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 ADDRESSES . Other Related Service Information The FAA also reviewed Stemme Service Bulletin P062–980060, Revision 00, dated May 20, 2022. This service information specifies inspecting the LH and RH outer wing spars for correct positioning of the GFRP reinforcement blocks by following Stemme Procedural Instruction P320–912060, Revision 00, dated May 20, 2022. This service information also prohibits operation and informing Stemme AG if incorrect positioning is found. FAA’s Determination 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 and service information referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD because it has determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information already described, except as discussed under ‘‘Differences Between this AD and the MCAI.’’ Differences Between This AD and the MCAI The MCAI specifies contacting Stemme for approved corrective action instructions, and this AD requires using a repair method approved by the FAA, EASA, or Stemme AG’s Design Organization Approval. Interim Action The FAA considers this AD to be an interim action. The design approval holder is currently developing a modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, the FAA might consider additional rulemaking. Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective Date Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq. ) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause. An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because loss of structural integrity between the inner and outer wing sections could cause a sudden rupture of the affected wing and consequent loss of glider control. Therefore, the inspection and any necessary repair must be accomplished before further flight. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:01 Jul 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES

41051 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 131 / Monday, July 11, 2022 / Rules and Regulations are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B). In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days, for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forego notice and comment. Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES . Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2022–0809 and Project Identifier MCAI–2022– 00711–G’’ at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this final rule. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Regulatory Flexibility Act The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 21 gliders of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: E STIMATED C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per glider Cost on U.S. operators Inspect reinforcement blocks .............................. 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ................. $100 $270 $5,670 The FAA estimates the following costs to replace reinforcement blocks on both sides, if required based on the results of the inspection. The FAA has no way of determining the number of gliders that might need this action: O N -C ONDITION C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per glider Replace both reinforcement blocks .............................. 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 ...................... $1,000 $2,360 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, and (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska. 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: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:01 Jul 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES

41052 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 131 / Monday, July 11, 2022 / Rules and Regulations 2022–14–11 Stemme AG (Type Certificate Previously Held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG): Amendment 39–22116; Docket No. FAA–2022–0809; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–00711–G. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 26, 2022. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Stemme AG (type certificate previously held by Stemme GmbH & Co. KG) Model Stemme S 12 gliders, serial numbers 12–002 through 12–042 inclusive and serial number 12–044, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 5700, Wing Structure. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by 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 identifies the unsafe condition as a deviation in the construction of the connection of the inner wing to the outer wing, resulting in a wrong positioning of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) outer wing spar glass-fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) blocks. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect wrong positioning of the GFRP blocks, which, if not corrected, could cause a rupture of the affected wing and consequent loss of control of the glider. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Replacement Before further flight after the effective date of this AD, inspect the LH and RH outer wing spars for positioning of the GFRP blocks by following Working Steps 1.1 through 3.2 in Stemme Procedural Instruction P320– 912060, Revision 00, dated May 20, 2022. (1) If a GFRP block is correctly positioned, seal the inspection holes by following Working Steps 4.1 through 4.3 in Stemme Procedural Instruction P320–912060, Revision 00, dated May 20, 2022. (2) If a GFRP block is incorrectly positioned, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the FAA; the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Stemme AG’s Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) 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 local Flight Standards District 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 (i)(1) of this AD and email to: 9-AVS-AIR-730-AMOC@faa.gov. (2) 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. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Jim Rutherford, Aviation Safety Engineer, General Aviation & Rotorcraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; phone: (816) 329–4165; email: jim.rutherford@faa.gov. (2) Refer to EASA Emergency AD 2022– 0101–E, dated June 2, 2022, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–2022–0809. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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) Stemme Procedural Instruction P320– 912060, Revision 00, dated May 20, 2022. Note 1 to paragraph (j)(2)(i): This service information contains German to English translation. EASA used the English translation in referencing the document from Stemme. For enforceability purposes, the FAA will cite the service information in English as it appears on the document. Note 2 to paragraph (j)(2)(i): Only the first page of the document contains the document date. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Stemme AG, Flugplatzstrasse F2 Nr. 6–7, Strausberg, Germany; phone: +49 3341 3612 0; email: airworthiness@stemme.de; website: https:// stemme.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (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, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. Issued on June 29, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022–14810 Filed 7–7–22; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0859; Airspace Docket No. 19–AAL–57] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T–390; St. Paul Island, AK AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) route T– 390 in the vicinity of St. Paul Island, AK in support of a large and comprehensive T-route modernization project for the state of Alaska. DATES : Effective date 0901 UTC, September 8, 2022. 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 : FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https:// www.faa.gov/air _ traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Jesse Acevedo, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 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 expands the availability of RNAV in Alaska and improve the efficient flow of air traffic VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:01 Jul 08, 2022 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES

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