Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is amending its regulations governing extended range operations of turbine powered multi-engine 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.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Parts 121 and 135 [Docket No. FAA-2002-6717, Amendment No. 121-339, 135-115] RIN 2120-AJ26 AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; immediately adopted. SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration is amending its regulations governing extended range operations of turbine powered multi-engine 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. DATES: This action is effective June 16, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information concerning this final rule contact Jim Ryan, Flight Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-7493; facsimile (202) 267-5229; e-mail Jim.Ryan@faa.gov . For legal information, contact Bruce Glendening, Office of the Chief Counsel, Division of Regulations, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3073; facsimile (202) 267-7971; e-mail Bruce.Glendening@faa.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in 49 U.S.C. section 44701 , “General Requirem…
Citation: 73 FR 33879