[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 159 (Friday, October 8, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 60454]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22617]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Proposed Federal Aviation Administration policy for the 
Certification of Restricted Category Aircraft

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and request for 
comments on the proposed policy for the certification of restricted 
category aircraft. The proposed policy will be in the form of an Order 
prescribing how to certify a restricted category aircraft. The proposed 
Order will apply to Aircraft Certification Service personnel, Flight 
Standards Service personnel, persons designated by the Administrator, 
and organizations associated with the certification processes required 
by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 30, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments on the proposed policy to: Federal Aviation 
Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, Aircraft Engineering 
Division, AIR-100, Room 815, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, 
DC 20591. You may deliver comments to: Federal Aviation Administration, 
Room 815, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591, or 
electronically to: Graham Long, Federal Aviation Administration, 
Aircraft Certification Service, at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Graham Long, AIR-110, Room 815, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Aircraft Certification Service, 
Aircraft Engineering Division, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Washington, DC 20591, Telephone (202) 267-3715, Fax: (202) 237-5340, or 
e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to comment on the proposed policy 
listed in this notice by submitting such written data, views, or 
arguments as they desire to the above address. Comments received on the 
proposed policy may be examined, before and after the comment closing 
date, in Room 815, FAA Headquarters Building, 800 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, weekdays except Federal holidays, between 
8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Director of the Aircraft Certification 
Service will consider all communications received on or before the 
closing date before issuing the final policy.

Background

    This order prescribes how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
certifies restricted category aircraft under Title 14 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Sec. Sec.  21.25 (type certificates), and 
21.185 (airworthiness certificates). This order details the 
responsibilities and procedures for the certification of restricted 
category aircraft and supplements FAA Orders 8110.4, Type 
Certification; 8120.2, Production Approvals and Certificate Management 
Procedures; and 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and 
Related Products.

How To Obtain Copies

    You may get a copy of the proposed policy from the Internet at: 
http://www.faa.gov/Certification/Aircraft/DraftDoc/Comments.htm, under 
Draft Orders. You may also request a copy from Mr. Graham Long. See the 
section entitled Further Information Contact for the complete address.

    Dated: Issued in Washington, DC, on September 30, 2004.
Nancy C. Lane,
Acting Assistant Manager, Aircraft Engineering Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 04-22617 Filed 10-7-04; 8:45 am]
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