✈️FAA Notice on Petition for Exemption from Aviation Regulations
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
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This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More✈️FAA Proposes Land Use Change at Bemidji Regional Airport
The FAA is considering a proposal to change approximately 1.37 acres of airport land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of airport property located at Bemidji Regional Airport, Bemidji, Minnesota. The aforementioned land is not needed for aeronautical use. The subject parcel is located on the southeast side of the airport and is used for agricultural purposes. The airport sponsor proposes selling the property to the City of Bemidji for road right-of-way and a roadway/roundabout.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice on Exemption for Wildlife Aerial Operations
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class D, E4, and E5 Airspace in Nantucket, MA
This action amends Class D airspace at Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA, due to the currently designated airspace not properly containing instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. Additionally, this action amends Class E4 airspace at Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA, due to portions no longer meeting the requirements of its designation. This action also amends the Class E5 airspace that no longer meets the requirements for its specific designation due to the amendment or cancellation of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket, MA. This action also makes editorial changes to the airspace descriptions to reflect current geographic information and naming conventions.
Learn More✈️Regulatory Changes to Alaskan VOR Federal Airways V-444 and V-504
This action amends Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-444 and V-504. The FAA is taking this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Evansville, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB).
Learn More✈️New FAA Regulations on Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Learn More✈️Amendments to IFR Altitudes and Airspace Regulations by FAA
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.
Learn More🚁FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters Safety Compliance
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (AHD) Model MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of over-torqued swashplate bolts on helicopters in service and in production. This AD requires removal of certain swashplate bolts from service and replacement with new (never previously installed on a helicopter) bolts, a one-time inspection for damage on the threads of the bearing ring and control ring of the swashplate and, depending on the results of the inspection, corrective actions. This AD also prohibits the installation of certain swashplates on any helicopter unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️Revocation of Airway Routes in Alaska
This action revokes Colored Federal Airway Green 6 (G-6) and Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-459 and V-496 in Alaska. The identifier V-459 is also used for a VOR Federal Airway in California. This action revokes the Alaskan V-459, not the V-459 in California. The FAA is taking this action due to the pending decommissioning of the St. Marys, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) and the Aniak, AK, NDB.
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