[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 231 (Thursday, December 2, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 70166-70167]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-26523]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Policy Statement; Installation of Electronic Engine Control for 
Reciprocating Engine; PS-ACE100-2004-10024

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of issuance of policy statement.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the issuance of policy statement PS-
ACE100-2004-10024 on the installation of electronic engine control for 
reciprocating engines. This policy statement sets forth guidance on 
appropriate certification requirements for installation of an 
Electronic Engine Control (EEC) into a small airplane with a 
reciprocating engine. It includes guidance related to methods of 
compliance as well as potential Equivalent Level of Safety findings 
(ELOS) and special conditions.

DATES: Policy statement PS-ACE100-2004-10024 was issued by the Acting 
Manager of the Small Airplane Directorate, ACE-100, on November 18, 
2004.

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    How To Obtain Copies: The policy statement will be available on the 
Internet at http://www.airweb.faa.gov/policy. You may obtain a paper 
copy of PS-ACE100-2004-10024 either by writing to the Small Airplane 
Directorate, Standards Office, ACE-111, 901 Locust, Kansas City, MO 
64106; by calling the office at telephone 816-329-4135; or by faxing 
your request to Mr. Pete Rouse at 816-329-4090.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Pete Rouse, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Small Airplane Directorate, Regulations & Policy, ACE-
111, 901 Locust Street, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; 
telephone: (816) 329-4135; fax: 816-329-4090; e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    We announced the availability of the policy statement on July 23, 
2004 (69 FR 44075). Several comments were received, and the policy has 
been revised where necessary to respond to those comments.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on November 18, 2004.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 04-26523 Filed 12-1-04; 8:45 am]
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