The Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, and A119 Helicopters

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, and A119 helicopters. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the technical agent for Italy, with which we have a bilateral agreement, states in the MCAI:

During a ground test of the emergency door release system, the Pilot doors failed to disengage. Investigation determined that the reason of this malfunction is interference between the lower hinge and the fuselage structure. This condition, if not corrected, creates the risk of nondisengagement of the Pilot and/or Copilot doors during an emergency, inhibiting the evacuation of the aircraft, possibly resulting in injuries to the occupants.
This AD requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition caused by interference between the pilot or copilot door low

Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration is amending its regulations governing extended range operations of turbine powered multiengine airplanes operated by air carriers and in commuter and on demand passenger carrying operations. This action clarifies the qualifications of individuals who certify by signature the ETOPS pre departure service check for ETOPS flights.

This change follows current FAA guidance and clarifies the regulations for the affected public.

Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft; Correcting Amendment

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is correcting a previously published final rule entitled Performance and Handling Qualities Requirements for Rotorcraft. In that final rule, we inadvertently left two cited references unchanged. The intent of this action is to correct the error in the regulation to ensure the requirement is clear and accurate.

Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Weiser, ID

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Weiser Municipal Airport, Weiser, ID. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate aircraft using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) at Weiser Municipal Airport, Weiser, ID. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations at Weiser Municipal Airport, Weiser, ID.

Notice of Approval of the Record of Decision for Proposed Development at the Flying Cloud Airport, Eden Prairie, MN

Mon, Jun 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The FAA is announcing approval of the Record of Decision on the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Section 303c Evaluation for proposed development at the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM), Eden Prairie, Minnesota.