[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 42 (Thursday, March 4, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10014-10015]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-4385]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Availability for Qualified RNP SAAAR Approval 
Consultants

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability for qualified RNP SAAAR Approval 
Consultants to aid operators in the RNP SAAAR approval process.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that 
it is seeking to identify additional qualified industry consultants to 
assist 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 91; 121, 125, 129, 
135 operators as they pursue approval to conduct Required Navigation 
Performance (RNP) Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required 
(SAAAR) approaches. Provisions for gaining those approvals are 
contained within FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 90-101, Approval Guidance 
for RNP Procedures with SAAAR. Applicants who meet certain 
qualifications will be permitted to enter into an agreement with the 
FAA to be listed as RNP SAAAR Approval Consultants.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RNP SAAAR criteria provide unprecedented 
flexibility in the design of instrument approach procedures. 
Performance requirements to conduct an approach are defined, and 
aircraft are qualified against these requirements. RNP SAAAR approaches 
include unique characteristics that require special aircraft and 
aircrew capabilities and authorization. The AC 90-101 RNP SAAAR 
approval process can be complex and success in the process depends on 
the quality of the application. The FAA will continue to develop and 
maintain a list of qualified AC 90-101 RNP SAAAR Approval Consultants 
to assist in the approval process and expedite operator applications.
    (a) Eligibility Requirements: To be identified as an FAA-qualified 
RNP SAAAR Approval Consultant, the following qualifications must be 
met:
    (1) Have understanding of AC 90-101, as revised, to include the 
individual appendices. This includes a thorough understanding of the 
approval process.
    (2) At least two years experience working with RNP SAAAR or 
equivalent procedures.
    (3) Upon selection for the program, successfully complete an RNP 
SAAAR Approval Process seminar.
    (4) Have operations and airworthiness personnel qualified through 
training, experience, and expertise in 14 CFR part 91,121,125,129 and/
or 135 operations, or equivalent experience.
    (b) Required Documentation: An applicant to become an RNP SAAAR 
Approval Consultant must submit a formal letter of request in addition 
to the following documents:
    (1) Statement substantiating that the RNP SAAAR Approval Consultant 
applicant meets eligibility requirements as stated in item (a) above.
    (2) Supplemental statement including the names, signatures, and 
titles of those

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persons who will perform the authorized functions, and substantiating 
that they meet the eligibility requirements.
    (3) RNP SAAAR Approval Consultant Operations Manual.
    (4) References.
    (5) Certification that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, 
the persons serving as management of the organization have not been 
convicted of, or had a civil or administrative finding rendered 
against, them for: Commission of fraud, embezzlement, theft, forgery, 
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false 
statements, or receiving stolen property.
    (c) How to Apply: An RNP SAAAR Consultant applicant must submit all 
required documents for consideration before being identified as an FAA-
qualified RNP SAAAR Approval Consultant to: Mr. Mark Steinbicker, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Technologies and Procedures 
Division, AFS-400, 470 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC 
20024.
    (d) Application Process: Upon receipt of the application, AFS-400, 
will:
    (1) Ensure the RNP SAAAR Approval Consultant application package 
contains all the required documents as listed in item (b) above.
    (2) Evaluate documents for accuracy.
    (3) Ensure the RNP SAAAR consultant application package contains 
all the eligibility requirements as listed in item (a) above.
    (4) Contact the applicant's personal references.
    (5) Conduct a personal interview with the applicant; including 
those persons within organizations, if any, who will perform authorized 
functions.
    (e) See the following Web site for additional information, http://0frwebgate.access.gpo.gov.library.colby.edu/cgibin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs47O/rnp/.

    Authority:  The FAA is authorized to enter into this Agreement 
by 49 U.S.C. 106(1), (6) and (m).

ADDRESSES: The FAA will accept a formal letter of application for 
Qualified RNP SAAAR Approval Consultants and must be received on or 
before March 31, 2010. The formal letter of application must be sent 
to: Mr. Mark Steinbicker, Federal Aviation Administration, Flight 
Technologies and Procedures Division, AFS-400, 470 L'Enfant.Plaza, 
Suite 4102, Washington, DC 20024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Mark Steinbicker, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, AFS-400, 
470 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 385-4586.

    Issued in Washington DC on February 16, 2010.
John M. Allen,
Director, Flight Standards Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-4385 Filed 3-3-10; 8:45 am]
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