14 CFR 135, Appendix F to Part 135 - Airplane Flight Recorder Specification

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Pt. 135, App. F

Appendix F to Part 135—Airplane Flight Recorder Specification

Parameters	Range	Accuracy (sensor input)	Seconds per sampling interval	Resolution	Remarks
The recorded values must meet the designated range, resolution and accuracy requirements during static and dynamic conditions. Dynamic condition means the parameter is experiencing change at the maximum rate attainable, including the maximum rate of reversal. All data recorded must be correlated in time to within one second.
1. Time or Relative Time Counts 1	24 Hrs, 0 to 4095	±0.125% Per Hour	4	1 sec	UTC time preferred when available. Counter increments each 4 seconds of system operation.
2. Pressure Altitude	−1000 ft to max certificated altitude of aircraft. 5000 ft	±100 to ±700 ft (see table, TSO C124a or TSO C51a)	1	5′ to 35″	Data should be obtained from the air data computer when practicable.
3. Indicated airspeed or Calibrated airspeed	50 KIAS or minimum value to Max Vso≢ and Vso to 1.2 V.D	±5% and ±3%	1	1 kt	Data should be obtained from the air data computer when practicable.
4. Heading (Primary flight crew reference)	0−360° and Discrete “true” or “mag”	±2°	1	0.5°	When true or magnetic heading can be selected as the primary heading reference, a discrete indicating selection must be recorded.
5. Normal Acceleration (Vertical) 9	−3g to 6g	±1% of max range excluding datum error of ±5%	0.125	0.004g
6. Pitch Attitude	±75%	±2°	1 or 0.25 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.5°	A sampling rate of 0.25 is recommended.
7. Roll Attitude 2	±180°	±2°	1 or 0.5 0.5 airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.5°	A sampling rate of 0.5 is recommended.
Code of Federal Regulations - Page 493
8. Manual Radio Transmitter Keying or CVR/DFDR synchronization reference	On-Off (Discrete)None		1		Preferably each crew member but one discrete acceptable for all transmission provided the CVR/FDR system complies with TSO C124a CVR synchronization requirements (paragraph 4.2.1 ED-55).
9. Thrust/Power on each engine—primary flight crew reference	Full Range Forward	±2%	1 (per engine)	0.3% of full range	Sufficient parameters (e.g. EPR, N1 or Torque, NP) as appropriate to the particular engine being recorded to determine power in forward and reverse thrust, including potential overspeed condition.
10. Autopilot Engagement	Discrete “on” or “off”		1
11. Longitudinal Acceleration	±1g	±1.5% max. range excluding datum error of ±5%	0.25	0.004g.
12a. Pitch control(s) position (nonfly-by-wire systems) 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5 or 0.25 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.5% of full range	For airplanes that have a flight control breakaway capability that allows either pilot to operate the controls independently, record both control inputs. The control inputs may be sampled alternately once per second to produce the sampling interval of 0.5 or 0.25, as applicable.
12b. Pitch control(s) position (fly-by-wire systems) 3 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5 or 0.25 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.2% of full range
13a. Lateral control position(s) (nonfly-by-wire) 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5 or 0.25 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.2% of full range	For airplanes that have a flight control breakaway capability that allows either pilot to operate the controls independently, record both control inputs. The control inputs may be sampled alternately once per second to produce the sampling interval of 0.5 or 0.25, as applicable.
13b. Lateral control position(s) (fly-by-wire) 4 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5 or 0.25 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.2% of full range
14a. Yaw control position(s) (nonfly-by-wire) 5 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5	0.3% of full range	For airplanes that have a flight control breakaway capability that allows either pilot to operate the controls independently, record both control inputs. The control inputs may be sampled alternately once per second to produce the sampling of 0.5 or 0.25, as applicable.
14b. Yaw control position(s) (fly-by-wire) 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5	0.2% of full range
Code of Federal Regulations - Page 494
15. Pitch control surface(s) position 6 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5 or 0.25 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j).	0.3% of full range	For airplanes fitted with multiple or split surfaces, a suitable combination of inputs is acceptable in lieu of recording each surface separately. The control surfaces may be sampled alternately to produce the sampling interval of 0.5 or 0.25, as applicable.
16. Lateral control surface(s) position 7 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5 or 0.25 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.2% of full range	A suitable combination of surface position sensors is acceptable in lieu of recording each surface separately. The control surfaces may be sampled alternately to produce the sampling interval of 0.5 or 0.25, as applicable.
17. Yaw control surface(s) position 8 18	Full Range	± 2° unless higher accuracy uniquely required	0.5	0.2% of full range	For airplanes with multiple or split surfaces, a suitable combination of surface position sensors is acceptable in lieu of recording each surface separately. The control surfaces may be sampled alternately to produce the sampling interval of 0.5.
18. Lateral Acceleration	±1g	±1.5% max. range excluding datum error of ±5%	0.25	0.004g
19. Pitch Trim Surface Position	Full Range	±3° Unless Higher Accuracy Uniquely Required	1	0.6% of full range
20. Trailing Edge Flap or Cockpit Control Selection 10	Full Range or Each Position (discrete)	±3° or as Pilot's Indicator	2	0.5% of full range	Flap position and cockpit control may each be sampled alternately at 4 second intervals, to give a data point every 2 seconds.
21. Leading Edge Flap or Cockpit Control Selection 11	Full Range or Each Discrete Position	±3° or as Pilot's Indicator and sufficient to determine each discrete position	2	0.5% of full range	Left and right sides, of flap position and cockpit control may each be sampled at 4 second intervals, so as to give a data point to every 2 seconds.
22. Each Thrust reverser Position (or equivalent for propeller airplane)	Stowed, In Transit, and reverse (Discrete)		1 (per engine		Turbo-jet—2 discretes enable the 3 states to be determinedTurbo-prop—1 discrete
23. Ground Spoiler Position or Speed Brake Selection 12	Full Range or Each Position (discrete)	±2° Unless Higher Accuracy Uniquely Required	1 or 0.5 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.5% of full range
24. Outside Air Temperature or Total Air Temperature 13	−50 °C to 90 °C	±2 °C	2	0.3 °C
25. Autopilot/Autothrottle/AFCS Mode and Engagement Status	A suitable combination of discretes		1		Discretes should show which systems are engaged and which primary modes are controlling the flight path and speed of the aircraft.
Code of Federal Regulations - Page 495
26. Radio Altitude 14	−20 ft to 2,500 ft	±2 ft or ±3% Whichever is Greater Below 500 ft and ±5% Above 500 ft	1	1 ft 5% above 500 ft	For autoland/category 3 operations. Each radio altimeter should be recorded, but arranged so that at least one is recorded each second.
27. Localizer Deviation, MLS Azimuth, or GPS Lateral Deviation	±400 Microamps or available sensor range as installed ±62°	As installed ±3% recommended.	1	0.3% of full range	For autoland/category 3 operations. Each system should be recorded but arranged so that at least one is recorded each second. It is not necessary to record ILS and MLS at the same time, only the approach aid in use need be recorded.
28. Glideslope Deviation, MLS Elevation, or GPS Vertical Deviation	±400 Microamps or available sensor range as installed0.9 to 30°	As installed ±3% recommended	1	0.3% of full range	For autoland/category 3 operations. Each system should be recorded but arranged so that at least one is recorded each second. It is not necessary to record ILS and MLS at the same time, only the approach aid in use need be recorded.
29. Marker Beacon Passage	Discrete “on” or “off”		1		A single discrete is acceptable for all markers.
30. Master Warning	Discrete		1		Record the master warning and record each “red” warning that cannot be determined from other parameters or from the cockpit voice recorder.
31. Air/ground sensor (primary airplane system reference nose or main gear)	Discrete “air” or “ground”		1 (0.25 recommended.)
32. Angle of Attack (If measured directly)	As installed	As installed	2 or 0.5 for airplanes operated under § 135.152(j)	0.3% of full range	If left and right sensors are available, each may be recorded at 4 or 1 second intervals, as appropriate, so as to give a data point at 2 seconds or 0.5 second, as required.
33. Hydraulic Pressure Low, Each System	Discrete or available sensor range, “low” or “normal”	±5%	2	0.5% of full range.
34. Groundspeed	As installed	Most Accurate Systems Installed	1	0.2% of full range.
35. GPWS (ground proximity warning system)	Discrete “warning” or “off”		1		A suitable combination of discretes unless recorder capacity is limited in which case a single discrete for all modes is acceptable.
36. Landing Gear Position or Landing gear cockpit control selection	Discrete		4		A suitable combination of discretes should be recorded.
37. Drift Angle 15	As installed	As installed	4	0.1°
38. Wind Speed and Direction	As installed	As installed	4	1 knot, and 1.0°.
39. Latitude and Longitude	As installed	As installed	4	0.002°, or as installed	Provided by the Primary Navigation System Reference. Where capacity permits latitude/longitude resolution should be 0.0002°.
Code of Federal Regulations - Page 496
40. Stick shaker and pusher activation	Discrete(s) “on” or “off”		1		A suitable combination of discretes to determine activation.
41. Windshear Detection	Discrete “warning” or “off”		1.
42. Throttle/power lever position 16	Full Range	±2%	1 for each lever	2% of full range	For airplanes with non-mechanically linked cockpit engine controls.
43. Additional Engine Parameters	As installed	As installed	Each engine each second	2% of full range	Where capacity permits, the preferred priority is indicated vibration level, N2, EGT, Fuel Flow, Fuel Cut-off lever position and N3, unless engine manufacturer recommends otherwise.
44. Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)	Discretes	As installed	1		A suitable combination of discretes should be recorded to determine the status of—Combined Control, Vertical Control, Up Advisory, and down advisory. (ref. ARINC Characteristic 735 Attachment 6E, TCAS VERTICAL RA DATA OUTPUT WORD.)
45. DME 1 and 2 Distance	0-200 NM;	As installed	4	1 NM	1 mile.
46. Nav 1 and 2 Selected Frequency	Full range	As installed	4		Sufficient to determine selected frequency.
47. Selected barometric setting	Full Range	±5%	(1 per 64 sec.)	0.2% of full range.
48. Selected altitude	Full Range	±5%	1	100 ft.
49. Selected speed	Full Range	±5%	1	1 knot.
50. Selected Mach	Full Range	±5%	1	.01.
51. Selected vertical speed	Full Range	±5%	1	100 ft./min.
52. Selected heading	Full Range	±5%	1	1°.
53. Selected flight path	Full Range	±5%	1	1°.
54. Selected decision height	Full Range	±5%	64	1 ft.
55. EFIS display format	Discrete(s)		4		Discretes should show the display system status (e.g., off, normal, fail, composite, sector, plan, nav aids, weather radar, range, copy.
56. Multi-function/Engine Alerts Display format	Discrete(s)		4		Discretes should show the display system status (e.g., off, normal, fail, and the identity of display pages for emergency procedures, need not be recorded.
57. Thrust comand 17	Full Range	±2%	2	2% of full range
58. Thrust target	Full Range	±2%	4	2% of full range.
59. Fuel quantity in CG trim tank	Full Range	±5%	(1 per 64 sec.)	1% of full range.
Code of Federal Regulations - Page 497
60. Primary Navigation System Reference	Discrete GPS, INS, VOR/DME, MLS, Loran C, Omega, Localizer Glidescope		4		A suitable combination of discretes to determine the Primary Navigation System reference.
61. Ice Detection	Discrete “ice” or “no ice”		4.
62. Engine warning each engine vibration	Discrete		1.
63. Engine warning each engine over temp.	Discrete		1.
64. Engine warning each engine oil pressure low	Discrete		1.
65. Engine warning each engine over speed	Discrete		1.
66. Yaw Trim Surface Position	Full Range	±3% Unless Higher Accuracy Uniquely Required	2	0.3% of full range.
67. Roll Trim Surface Position	Full Range	±3% Unless Higher Accuracy Uniquely Required	2	0.3% of full range.
68. Brake Pressure (left and right)	As installed	±5%	1		To determine braking effort applied by pilots or by autobrakes.
69. Brake Pedal Application (left and right)	Discrete or Analog “applied” or “off”	±5% (Analog)	1		To determine braking applied by pilots.
70. Yaw or sideslip angle	Full Range	±5%	1	0.5°.
71. Engine bleed valve position	Discrete “open” or “closed”		4.
72. De-icing or anti-icing system selection	Discrete “on” or “off”		4.
73. Computed center of gravity	Full Range	±5%	(1 per 64 sec.)	1% of full range.
74. AC electrical bus status	Discrete “power” or “off”		4		Each bus.
75. DC electrical bus status	Discrete “power” or “off”		4		Each bus.
76. APU bleed valve position	Discrete “open” or “closed”		4.
77. Hydraulic Pressure (each system)	Full range	±5%	2	100 psi.
78. Loss of cabin pressure	Discrete “loss” or “normal”		1.
79. Computer failure (critical flight and engine control systems)	Discrete “fail” or “normal”		4.
80. Heads-up display (when an information source is installed)	Discrete(s) “on” or “off”		4.
81. Para-visual display (when an information source is installed)	Discrete(s) “on” or “off”		1.
Code of Federal Regulations - Page 498
82. Cockpit trim control input position—pitch	Full Range	±5%	1	0.2% of full range	Where mechanical means for control inputs are not available, cockpit display trim positions should be recorded.
83. Cockpit trim control input position—roll	Full Range	±5%	1	0.7% of full range	Where mechanical means for control inputs are not available, cockpit display trim position should be recorded.
84. Cockpit trim control input position—yaw	Full Range	±5%	1	0.3% of full range	Where mechanical means for control input are not available, cockpit display trim positions should be recorded.
85. Trailing edge flap and cockpit flap control position	Full Range	±5%	2	0.5% of full range	Trailing edge flaps and cockpit flap control position may each be sampled alternately at 4 second intervals to provide a sample each 0.5 second.
86. Leading edge flap and cockpit flap control position	Full Range or Discrete	±5%	1	0.5% of full range.
87. Ground spoiler position and speed brake selection	Full Range or Discrete	±5%	0.5	0.3% of full range
88. All cockpit flight control input forces (control wheel, control column, rudder pedal) 18	Full Range Control wheel ± 70 lbs. Control column ± 85 lbs. Rudder pedal ± 165 lbs	± 5°	1	0.3% of full range	For fly-by-wire flight control systems, where flight control surface position is a function of the displacement of the control input device only, it is not necessary to record this parameter. For airplanes that have a flight control breakaway capability that allows either pilot to operate the control independently, record both control force inputs. The control force inputs may be sampled alternately once per 2 seconds to produce the sampling interval of 1.
1 For A300 B2/B4 airplanes, resolution = 6 seconds.
2 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 0.703°.
3 For A318/A319/A320/A321 series airplanes, resolution = 0.275% (0.088°>0.064°). For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 2.20% (0.703°>0.064°).
4 For A318/A319/A320/A321 series airplanes, resolution = 0.22% (0.088°>0.080°). For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 1.76% (0.703°>0.080°).
5 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 1.18% (0.703°>0.120°).
6 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 0.783% (0.352°>0.090°).
7 For A330/A340 series airplanes, aileron resolution = 0.704% (0.352°>0.100°). For A330/A340 series airplanes, spoiler resolution = 1.406% (0.703°>0.100°).
8 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 0.30% (0.176°>0.12°). For A330/A340 series airplanes, seconds per sampling interval = 1.
9 For B-717 series airplanes, resolution = .005g. For Dassault F900C/F900EX airplanes, resolution = .007g.
10 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 1.05% (0.250°>0.120°).
11 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 1.05% (0.250°>0.120°). For A300 B2/B4 series airplanes, resolution = 0.92% (0.230°>0.125°).
12 For A330/A340 series airplanes, spoiler resolution = 1.406% (0.703°>0.100°).
13 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 0.5 °C.
14 For Dassault F900C/F900EX airplanes, Radio Altitude resolution = 1.25 ft.
15 For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution = 0.352 degrees. Code of Federal Regulations - Page 499
16 For A318/A319/A320/A321 series airplanes, resolution = 4.32%. For A330/A340 series airplanes, resolution is 3.27% of full range for throttle lever angle (TLA); for reverse thrust, reverse throttle lever angle (RLA) resolution is nonlinear over the active reverse thrust range, which is 51.54 degrees to 96.14 degrees. The resolved element is 2.8 degrees uniformly over the entire active reverse thrust range, or 2.9% of the full range value of 96.14 degrees.
17 For A318/A319/A320/A321 series airplanes, with IAE engines, resolution = 2.58%.
18- For all aircraft manufactured on or after December 6, 2010, the seconds per sampling interval is 0.125. Each input must be recorded at this rate. Alternately sampling inputs (interleaving) to meet this sampling interval is prohibited.

[Doc. No. 28109, 62 FR 38398, July 17, 1997; 62 FR 48135, Sept. 12, 1997; Amdt. 135-85, 67 FR 54323, Aug. 21, 2002; Amdt. 135-89, 68 FR 42939, July 18, 2003; 68 FR 50069, Aug. 20, 2003; Amdt. 135-113, 73 FR 12570, Mar. 7, 2008; Amdt. 135-121, 75 FR 17047, Apr. 5, 2010; Amdt. 135-120, 75 FR 7357, Feb. 19, 2010]

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2012-02-28; vol. 77 # 39 - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

77 FR 11738 - Authorization To Use Lower Than Standard Takeoff, Approach and Landing Minimums at Military and Foreign Airports; Confirmation of Effective Date

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Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

The effective date for the direct final rule published on January 11, 2012, at 77 FR 1629, is confirmed as February 27, 2012.

14 CFR Part 135

Summary

This action confirms the effective date of the direct final rule published on January 11, 2012. The rule allows qualified operators to conduct lower than standard instrument flight rules (IFR) airport operations at military airports or outside the United States when authorized to do so by their operations specifications.

2012-01-11; vol. 77 # 7 - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

77 FR 1629 - Authorization To Use Lower Than Standard Takeoff, Approach and Landing Minimums at Military and Foreign Airports

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Direct final rule; request for comments.

Effective: February 27, 2012. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before February 10, 2012.

14 CFR Part 135

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This rulemaking would allow qualified operators to conduct lower than standard instrument flight rules (IFR) airport operations at military airports or outside the United States when authorized to do so by their operations specifications. This action is necessary because the current regulatory section limits certain operators to a takeoff minimum visibility of 1 mile, and a landing minimum visibility of 1/2 mile when conducting IFR operations at those airports, even when the operator has demonstrated the ability to safely conduct operations in lower visibility. The intended effect of this final rule is to bring the identified regulatory section into alignment with other sections of the regulations that currently permit lower than standard IFR operations at domestic civilian, foreign, and military airports when authorized to do so.

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2013-02-12; vol. 78 # 29 - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

78 FR 9865 - Air Carrier Contract Maintenance Requirements; Extension of Comment Period

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14 CFR Parts 121 and 135

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This action extends the comment period for an NPRM that was published November 13, 2012. In that rulemaking, the FAA proposed to amend the maintenance regulations for domestic, flag, and supplemental operations, and commuter and on-demand operations for aircraft type certificated with a passenger seating configuration of 10 seats or more (excluding any pilot seat). It would require these operators to develop policies, procedures, methods, and instructions for performing contract maintenance that are acceptable to the FAA and to include them in their maintenance manuals. It would also require the operators to provide a list to the FAA of all persons with whom they contract their maintenance. At the behest of several of their FAA-certificated air carrier members, Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) requested that the FAA extend the comment period closing date to allow time to adequately analyze the NPRM and prepare comments.

2012-12-21; vol. 77 # 246 - Friday, December 21, 2012

77 FR 75600 - Policy Statement on Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Aircraft Cabin Crewmembers; Extension of Comment Period

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14 CFR Parts 91, 121, 125, and 135

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2012-12-07; vol. 77 # 236 - Friday, December 7, 2012

77 FR 72998 - Policy Statement on Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Aircraft Cabin Crewmembers

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14 CFR Parts 91, 121, 125 and 135

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This notice announces the availability of a proposed policy statement regarding the regulation of some occupational safety and health conditions affecting cabin crewmembers on aircraft by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This policy statement will enhance occupational safety and health in the aircraft cabin by establishing the extent to which OSHA requirements may apply to the working conditions of aircraft cabin crew while they are onboard aircraft in operation.

2012-12-04; vol. 77 # 233 - Tuesday, December 4, 2012

77 FR 71735 - Minimum Altitudes for Use of Autopilots

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14 CFR Parts 121, 125, 135

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The FAA proposes to amend and harmonize minimum altitudes for use of autopilots for transport category airplanes. The proposed rule would enable the operational use of advanced autopilot and navigation systems by incorporating the capabilities of new and future autopilots, flight guidance systems, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) guidance systems while protecting the continued use of legacy systems at current autopilot minimum use altitudes. The proposed rule would accomplish this through a performance-based approach, using the certified capabilities of autopilot systems as established by the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or as approved by the Administrator.

2012-11-13; vol. 77 # 219 - Tuesday, November 13, 2012

77 FR 67584 - Air Carrier Contract Maintenance Requirements

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14 CFR Parts 121 and 135

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend the maintenance regulations for domestic, flag, and supplemental operations, and commuter and on-demand operations for aircraft type certificated with a passenger seating configuration of 10 seats or more (excluding any pilot seat). The proposed rules would require these operators to develop policies, procedures, methods, and instructions for performing contract maintenance that are acceptable to the FAA and to include them in their maintenance manuals. The rules would also require the operators to provide a list to the FAA of all persons with whom they contract their maintenance. These changes are needed because contract maintenance has increased to over 70 percent of all air carrier maintenance, and numerous investigations have shown deficiencies in maintenance performed by contract maintenance providers. The proposals would help ensure consistency between contract and in-house air carrier maintenance and enhance the oversight capabilities of both the air carriers and the FAA.

2012-08-31; vol. 77 # 170 - Friday, August 31, 2012

77 FR 53159 - Passenger Use of Portable Electronic Devices on Board Aircraft

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14 CFR Parts 91, 121, 125, and 135

Summary

The FAA seeks comments on current policy, guidance, and procedures that aircraft operators (ranging from pilots of general aviation aircraft up to and including air carrier certificate holders at the major airlines) use when determining if passenger use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) may be allowed during any phase of flight on their aircraft. Current FAA regulations generally prohibit the use of all PEDs during flight, with the exception of portable voice recorders, hearing aids, heart pacemakers, and electric shavers. These regulations also provide an exception for any other PED that the aircraft operator has determined will not cause interference with the navigation or communication systems on the aircraft. To better effectuate the safety purposes of these regulations, this notice requests comments about key areas of policy and guidance that are used by aircraft operators when making these determinations. It also requests comments about other technical challenges for addressing the problems associated with determining if and when PEDs can be used. The desired outcome of this solicitation is to have sufficient information to allow operators to better assess whether more widespread use of PEDs during flight is appropriate, while maintaining the highest levels of safety to passengers and aircraft. The Agency stresses that the existing regulations allow the operator to authorize the use of PEDs, and that no specific FAA approval is required. The aircraft operator is responsible for assuring that the interference from PEDs does not pose a flight risk. Once all the comments have been collected, the FAA intends to establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to review the comments and provide recommendations that might permit the more widespread use of PEDs during flight while maintaining the highest levels of safety for the passengers and aircraft. The FCC will be a key partner in this activity working collaboratively with the FAA, airlines, and the manufacturers to explore broader use of PEDS in flight.

2012-08-21; vol. 77 # 162 - Tuesday, August 21, 2012

77 FR 50420 - Proposed Provision of Navigation Services for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Transition to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN); Disposition of Comments

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FR Doc.	2012-20464
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Docket No.	FAA-2011-1082

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed policy; disposition of comments.

14 CFR Parts 91, 97, 121, 125, 129, and 135

Summary

On December 15, 2011, the FAA published a Federal Register Notice (76 FR 77939) requesting comments on the FAA's plans for providing PBN services, and particularly the transition from the current Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Ranges (VOR) and other legacy navigation aids (NAVAIDS) to Area Navigation (RNAV)-based airspace and procedures. This action responds to the public comments the FAA received.

2012-05-22; vol. 77 # 99 - Tuesday, May 22, 2012

77 FR 30238 - Living History Flight Experience (LHFE)—Exemptions for Passenger Carrying Operations Conducted for Compensation and Hire in Other Than Standard Category Aircraft

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FR Doc.	2012-12383
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Docket No.	FAA-2012-0374

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of public meeting.

The public meetings will be held on June 26, 27, and 28, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Note that the meetings may be adjourned early if scheduled speakers complete their presentations early. The deadline to submit a request to make an oral statement is June 18, 2012. The written comment period will close on June 18, 2012.

14 CFR Parts 91, 119, 120, 121, 135, and 136

Summary

The FAA is announcing public meetings to gather additional technical input on the subject of exemptions relating to the LHFE. Input gathered will aid in developing future FAA guidance for evaluating LHFE petitions for exemption. Prior to the public meetings, the FAA is seeking public comment on the guidance.

2012-02-29; vol. 77 # 40 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012

77 FR 12374 - Pilot Certification and Qualification Requirements for Air Carrier Operations

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FR Doc.	2012-4627
RIN	2120-AJ67
Docket No.	FAA-2010-0100
Notice No.	12-01

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Send your comments on or before April 30, 2012.

14 CFR Parts 61, 121, 135, 141, and 142

Summary

This action would create new certification requirements for pilots in air carrier operations. The proposal would require a second in command (first officer) in part 121 operations to hold an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate and a type rating for the aircraft to be flown. The FAA proposes to allow pilots with an aviation degree or military pilot experience to obtain an ATP certificate with restricted privileges with fewer than 1,500 hours total time as a pilot. The proposal also would require at least 1,000 flight hours in air carrier operations in order to serve as a pilot in command in part 121 air carrier operations. Finally, the FAA is proposing to modify an ATP certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating or type rating to require 50 hours of multiengine flight experience and completion of a new FAA-approved ATP Certification Training Program for a Multiengine Class Rating or Type Rating that would include academic training and training in a flight simulation training device. These proposed requirements would ensure that pilots have proper qualifications and experience in difficult operational conditions and in a multicrew environment prior to serving as pilot flightcrew members in air carrier operations.

2012-02-28; vol. 77 # 39 - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

77 FR 11738 - Authorization To Use Lower Than Standard Takeoff, Approach and Landing Minimums at Military and Foreign Airports; Confirmation of Effective Date

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FR Doc.	2012-4633
RIN	2120-AK02
Docket No.	FAA-2012-0007
Amdt. No.	135-126

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.

The effective date for the direct final rule published on January 11, 2012, at 77 FR 1629, is confirmed as February 27, 2012.

14 CFR Part 135

Summary

2012-02-10; vol. 77 # 28 - Friday, February 10, 2012

77 FR 7010 - Clarification of Policy Regarding Approved Training Programs; Correction

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FR Doc.	2012-3194
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Docket No.	FAA 2011-1397

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of availability; Correction.

Written comments must be received on or before February 27, 2012.

14 CFR Part 135

Summary

The FAA is correcting a notice published on December 27, 2011 (76 FR 80831). In that notice of availability the FAA announced the availability of an FAA Notice that would require FAA inspectors to review policy regarding approved training programs as well as to identify and correct those training programs which erroneously issued credit for previous training or checking. The Notice also provided guidance on constructing reduced hour training programs based on previous experience. Upon review of the comments and any necessary revision, the Notice would cancel and replace FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 19, Paragraph 3-1111. This document corrects an incorrect comment due date.

2012-01-11; vol. 77 # 7 - Wednesday, January 11, 2012

77 FR 1629 - Authorization To Use Lower Than Standard Takeoff, Approach and Landing Minimums at Military and Foreign Airports

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FR Doc.	2012-356
RIN	2120-AK02
Docket No.	FAA-2012-0007
Amdt. No.	135-126

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Direct final rule; request for comments.

Effective: February 27, 2012. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before February 10, 2012.

14 CFR Part 135

Summary

14 CFR 135, Appendix F to Part 135 - Airplane Flight Recorder Specification

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