[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 98 (Thursday, May 20, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 29160]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-11452]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Proposed Order 8110.ICA, Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness, Responsibilities, Requirements, and Content.

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and requests 
comments on proposed Order 8110.ICA. This proposed Order provides 
guidance on the responsibilities, requirements, and contents for 
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) per the requirements of 
Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Sec.  21.50. This 
notice is necessary to give all interested persons an opportunity to 
present their views on the proposed policy.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before June 21, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Send all comments on the proposed policy to: Michael 
Reinert, Delegation and Airworthiness Programs Branch, P.O. Box 26460, 
Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Comments may be faxed to (405) 954-4104 or 
emailed to: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Reinert, Aircraft Engineering 
Division, Airworthiness Programs Branch (AIR-140), P.O. Box 26460, 
Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Telephone: (405) 954-4815, or FAX: (405) 954-
4104.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    You are invited to comment on the proposed Order by submitting such 
written data, views, or arguments to the address or FAX number listed 
above. You comments should identify ``Order 8110.ICA.'' The Associated 
Administrator for Regulation and Certification will consider all 
communications received on or before the closing date before issuing 
the final Order.

Background

    This proposed Order explains to the Aircraft/Engine Certification 
Office (ACO/ECO) and Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG) personnel their 
responsibilities and methods on how to review and accept Instructions 
for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). The contents of this order 
supplements the regulatory requirements contained in 14 CFR 21.50(b), 
23.1529 Appendix G, 25.1529 Appendix H, 27.1529 Appendix A, 29.1529 
Appendix A, 31.82 Appendix A, 33.4 Appendix A, and 35.4 Appendix A. The 
guidance contained in this proposed Order will cancel the following 
documents in their entirety:
     Order 8110.50, Submitting Instructions for Continued 
Airworthiness for Type Certificates, Amended Type Certificates and 
Supplemental Type Certificates, dated October 20, 2003.
     Office of Airworthiness Policy Memorandum, Interpretation 
of FAR 21.50B, dated August 3, 1982.
     Office of Airworthiness Policy Memorandum, Interpretation 
of FAR 21.50B, dated August 8, 1983.

How To Obtain Copies

    You may get a copy of the proposed Order from the Internet at: 
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgDAC.nsf/MainFrame?OpenFrameSet. You may also request a copy from Michael 
Reinert. See the section entitled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT for 
the complete address.

    Issued in Washington, DC on May 17, 2004.
Susan J.M. Cabler,
Acting Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 04-11452 Filed 5-19-04; 8:45 am]
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