Sun, Aug 10, 2008
Long-Running SFAR Dictated Upgraded Training Protocols...
Successfully
A 13 year old SFAR,
instituted after a number of training related R-22 and R44
accidents, is to be continued by the FAA, according to an NPRM just
published in the Federal Register.
According to the NPRM, The FAA states that, "This action
proposes to continue the existing special training and experience
requirements in Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) No. 73
and eliminate the termination date for SFAR 73. Currently, SFAR No.
73 is a final rule that will expire on June 30, 2009. Since 1998,
the FAA has extended SFAR 73 for two 5-year periods. The FAA
recently re-issued SFAR No. 73 and extended the rule’s
expiration date to June 30, 2009. SFAR No. 73 requires special
training and experience for pilots operating the Robinson model
R–22 or R–44 helicopters in order to maintain the safe
operation of Robinson helicopters. It also requires special
training and experience for certified flight instructors conducting
student instruction or flight reviews in R–22 or R–44
helicopters.
The NPRM seeks respondents to submit all comments on or before
November 5, 2008, for Docket Number FAA–2002–13744.
Respondents may make their feelings known by a number of
methods:
- Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and
follow the online instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
- Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room
W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
- Hand Delivery or Courier: Bring comments to Docket Operations
in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
- Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at
202–493–2251.
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