Final Documents/Your Two Cents—May 2016 This list includes Federal Register (FR) publications such as rules, Advisory Circulars (ACs), policy statements and related material of interest to ARSA members. The date shown is the date of FR publication or other official release. Proposals opened for public comment represent your chance to provide input on rules and policies that will affect you. Agencies must provide the public notice and an opportunity for comment before their rules or policies change. Your input matters. Comments should be received before the indicated due date; however, agencies often consider comments they receive before drafting of the final document begins. Hyperlinks provided in blue text take you to the full document. If this link is broken, go to http://www.regulation.gov. In the keyword or ID field, type “FAA” followed by the docket number. May 2, 2016 Articles FAA Air Traffic Report Low clouds are expected to delay flights around Boston (BOS), the New York area (EWR, JFK, LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO) and the Washington, D.C., area (BWI, DCA, IAD) this morning. Thunderstorms and rain in North Texas (DAL, DFW) and Houston (HOU, IAH) could also slow traffic today. Rules AD: Airbus Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-2458 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is adopting a new AD for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD requires, for certain airplanes, repetitive replacements of the fixed fairing upper and lower attachment studs of both left-hand (LH) and the right-hand (RH) MLG; and repetitive inspections for corrosion, wear, fatigue cracking, and loose studs of each forward stud assembly of the fixed fairing door upper and lower forward attachment of both LH and RH MLG; and replacement if necessary. This AD also provides an optional terminating modification for the repetitive replacements of the fixed fairing upper and lower attachment studs. AD: Airbus Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-6539 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is adopting a new AD for all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, - 112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321- 111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the right and left forward engine mounts, and corrective action if necessary. These inspections are required by AD 2015-05-02. This AD reduces the compliance times for those inspections. AD: Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-3970 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is superseding AD 2014-12-51 for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model EC130B4 and EC130T2 helicopters. AD 2014-12-51 required repetitively inspecting the tailboom to Fenestron junction frame (junction frame) for a crack. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2014-12-51, changes the applicability from helicopters with certain hours time-in-service (TIS) to junction frames with certain hours TIS, and adds a compliance time for sling cycles to the junction frame inspection interval. The actions of this AD are intended to detect a crack and to prevent failure of the junction frame, which could result in loss of the Fenestron and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. AD: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-4814 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is adopting a new AD for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes. This AD requires replacement of incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers. We are issuing this AD to detect and replace incorrectly calibrated AOA transducers; incorrect calibration of the transducers could result in late activation of the stick pusher. AD: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-3988 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is superseding AD 2014-17-51 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model CL-600-2B16 airplanes. AD 2014-17-51 required inspecting the inboard flap fasteners of the hinge-box forward fitting at Wing Station (WS) 76.50 and WS 127.25 to determine the orientation and condition of the fasteners, as applicable, and replacement or repetitive inspections of the fasteners if necessary. AD 2014-17-51 also provided for optional terminating action for the requirements of that AD. This new AD requires accomplishment of the previously optional terminating action. AD: DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Gliders Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-1130 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is revising AD 2015-09-04 for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-1000T gliders equipped with a Solo Kleinmotoren Model 2350 C engine. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as engine shaft failure and consequent propeller detachment. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. AD: Dassault Aviation Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2014-0657 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is adopting a new AD for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000, FALCON 2000EX, MYSTERE-FALCON 900, and FALCON 900EX airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of a co-pilot sliding aft on his seat during take-off at rotation. This AD requires replacement of certain springs installed on the pilot and co-pilot seats. AD: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2016-1363 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is adopting a new AD for certain Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Models MU-2B-30, MU- 2B-35, MU-2B-36, MU-2B-36A, and MU-2B-60 airplanes. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as reports of cracks found in the attach fittings of the main landing gear oleo strut. We are issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on these products. AD: Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2014-0338 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is adopting a new AD for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly for proper clearance between them, inspecting each assembly for any sign of damage, and making any necessary repairs or replacements. AD: The Boeing Company Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-1428 Effective date 06/06/2016 The FAA is adopting a new AD for certain The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the left side and right side forward outer chords of the pivot bulkhead, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides a modification of the pivot bulkhead, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. Proposed Rule NPRM AD: Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2016-6148 Comments due 06/16/2016 The FAA proposes to adopt a new AD for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require a general visual inspection for corrosion of the thermostats' mounting surfaces and fuselage skin surface, corrective actions if necessary, and relocating the existing thermostats. NPRM: Proposed Amendment of Class D Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Columbus, Ohio State University Airport, OH, and Amendment of Class E Airspace; Columbus, OH Published 05/02/2016 Docket #: FAA-2015-1649 This action withdraws the NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 24, 2015, proposing to amend Class D and Class E airspace and remove Class E airspace in the Columbus, OH, area. The FAA has determined that withdrawal of that NPRM is warranted as a second NPRM for the same airspace action was issued in July 2015. May 3, 2016 Articles FAA Air Traffic Report Rain and thunderstorms continue this morning along the East Coast and across the Midwest, likely leading to delays for flights arriving into the New York area (JFK, LGA, EWR) and the Washington DC area (DCA, IAD, BWI). Flights to and from Florida and cities on the East Coast and Midwest will likely be re- routed around the weather, possibly causing some delays. Morning fog could slow traffic in Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Detroit (DTW) and San Francisco (SFO). FAA Proposes Policy Change to PFC Funding for Airport Rail Projects Today, the FAA issued a Federal Register Notice seeking public comment on proposed changes in the Passenger Facility Charge program. Currently, passenger facility charge (PFC) funds may support rail projects that are on airport property only if they are for the exclusive use of airport patrons and employees. The proposed change would expand the funding eligibility to include selected additional elements of airport rail projects meeting certain criteria, even if they are not solely for the exclusive use of airport patrons and employees. Rules Final Rule: IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments Published 05/03/2016 Docket #: FAA-2016-10009 This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.