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up-to-date with FAA changes via online and email updates. Changes
to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR or 14 CFR) can be released
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December 11, 2020
Effective December 11, 2020
PART 1—DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Sec. 1.1 General definitions. On page 23, remove the term “Model
aircraft.”
PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND
INSTRUCTORS
Sec. 61.8 Inapplicability of unmanned aircraft operations. On
page 51, revise to remove the reference to part 101 as follows:
Any action conducted pursuant to part 107 of this chaptercannot
be used to meet the requirements of this part.
PART 107—SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Sec. 107.1 Applicability. On page 237, revise paragraph (b)(1)
by adding “or” after the semicolon, remove paragraph (b)(2), and
redesignate paragraph (b)(3) as paragraph (b)(2).
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November 27, 2020
Effective November 27, 2020
PART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
Sec. 91.1609 Special Federal Aviation Regulation No.
114--Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Damascus Flight
Information Region (FIR) (OSTT). On page 208, revise paragraphs
(a)(2)-(3) and (e) as follows:
(a) Applicability. * * ** * * * *
(2) All persons exercising the privileges of an airman
certifi-cate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are
operatingU.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier;
and
(3) All operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except
whenthe operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.* * * *
*
(e) Expiration. This SFAR will remain in effect until
December30, 2023. The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend this SFAR,
asnecessary.
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October 29, 2020
Effective October 29, 2020
PART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
On page 209, add new Sec. 1617 as follows:
Sec. 91.1617 Special Federal Aviation Regulation No.
117--Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Tehran Flight
Information Region (FIR) (OIIX).
(a) Applicability. This Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR)applies to the following persons:
(1) All U.S. air carriers and U.S. commercial operators;(2) All
persons exercising the privileges of an airman certifi-
cate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are
operatingU.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier;
and
(3) All operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except
whenthe operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.
(b) Flight prohibition. Except as provided in paragraphs (c)
and(d) of this section, no person described in paragraph (a) of
thissection may conduct flight operations in the Tehran Flight
Infor-mation Region (FIR) (OIIX).
(c) Permitted operations. This section does not prohibit
personsdescribed in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting
flightoperations in the Tehran FIR (OIIX), provided that such
flightoperations are conducted under a contract, grant, or
cooperativeagreement with a department, agency, or instrumentality
of theU.S. Government (or under a subcontract between the
primecontractor of the department, agency, or instrumentality and
theperson described in paragraph (a) of this section) with
theapproval of the FAA, or under an exemption issued by the FAA.The
FAA will consider requests for approval or exemption in atimely
manner, with the order of preference being: First, for
thoseoperations in support of U.S. Government-sponsored
activities;second, for those operations in support of
government-sponsoredactivities of a foreign country with the
support of a U.S. Gov-ernment department, agency, or
instrumentality; and third, for allother operations.
(d) Emergency situations. In an emergency that requires
imme-diate decision and action for the safety of the flight, the
pilot incommand of an aircraft may deviate from this section to
theextent required by that emergency. Except for U.S. air
carriersand commercial operators that are subject to the
requirements of14 CFR parts 119, 121, 125, or 135, each person who
deviatesfrom this section must, within 10 days of the deviation,
excludingSaturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, submit to the
respon-sible Flight Standards Office a complete report of the
operationsof the aircraft involved in the deviation, including a
description ofthe deviation and the reasons for it.
(e) Expiration. This SFAR will remain in effect until October
31,2022. The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend this SFAR,
asnecessary.
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October 16, 2020
Effective October 16, 2020
PART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
Sec. 91.1605 Special Federal Aviation Regulation No.
77--Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Baghdad Flight
Information Region (FIR) (ORBB). On page 207, revise as
follows:
(a) Applicability. * * ** * * * *
(2) All persons exercising the privileges of an airman
certifi-cate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are
operatingU.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier;
and
(3) All operators of civil aircraft registered in the United
States,except when the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air
carrier.
(b) Flight prohibition. Except as provided in paragraphs (c)
and(d) of this section, no person described in paragraph (a) of
thissection may conduct flight operations in the Baghdad
FlightInformation Region (FIR) (ORBB) at altitudes below Flight
Level(FL) 320.
(c) Permitted operations. This section does not prohibit
personsdescribed in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting
flightoperations in the Baghdad FIR (ORBB) at altitudes below
FL320,provided that such flight operations occur under a contract,
grant,or cooperative agreement with a department, agency, or
instru-mentality of the U.S. Government (or under a subcontract
betweenthe prime contractor of the department, agency, or
instrumentality,and the person described in paragraph (a) of this
section) with theapproval of the FAA, or under an exemption issued
by the FAA.The FAA will consider requests for approval or exemption
in atimely manner, with the order of preference being: first, for
thoseoperations in support of U.S. Government-sponsored
activities;second, for those operations in support of
government-sponsoredactivities of a foreign country with the
support of a U.S. Govern-ment department, agency, or
instrumentality; and third, for all otheroperations.* * * * *
(e) Expiration. This SFAR will remain in effect until October
26,2022. The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend this SFAR,
asnecessary.
Effective October 27, 2020
On pages 207-208, revise Sec. 91.1607 title and content as
follows:
Sec. 91.1607 Special Federal Aviation Regulation No.
113--Prohibition Against Certain Flights in Specified Areas of the
Dnipropetrovsk Flight Information Region (FIR) (UKDV).
(a) Applicability. * * ** * * * *
(3) All operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, exceptwhen
the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.
(b) Flight prohibition. Except as provided in paragraphs (c)
and(d) of this section, no person described in paragraph (a) of
thissection may conduct flight operations in the Dnipropetrovsk
FIR(UKDV) from the surface to unlimited, east of a line drawn
directfrom ABDAR (471802N 351732E) along airway M853 to
NIKAD(485946N 355519E), then along airway N604 to GOBUN(501806N
373824E). This prohibition applies to airways M853and N604.
(c) Permitted operations. This section does not prohibit
personsdescribed in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting
flightoperations in the specified areas described in paragraph (b)
ofthis section, under the following circumstances:
(1) Operations are permitted to the extent necessary to takeoff
from and land at the following three airports, subject to
theapproval of, and in accordance with the conditions
establishedby, the appropriate authorities of Ukraine:
(i) Kharkiv International Airport (UKHH);(ii) Dnipropetrovsk
International Airport (UKDD); and(iii) Zaporizhzhia International
Airport (UKDE).
(2) Operations are permitted provided that they are
conductedunder a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with a
depart-ment, agency, or instrumentality of the U.S. Government (or
undera subcontract between the prime contractor of the
department,agency, or instrumentality of the U.S. Government and
the persondescribed in paragraph (a) of this section) with the
approval ofthe FAA, or under an exemption issued by the FAA. The
FAA willconsider requests for approval or exemption in a timely
manner,with the order of preference being: First, for those
operations insupport of U.S. Government-sponsored activities;
second, forthose operations in support of government-sponsored
activities ofa foreign country with the support of a U.S.
Government depart-ment, agency, or instrumentality; and third, for
all other operations.* * * * *
(e) Expiration. This SFAR will remain in effect until October
27,2021. The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend this SFAR as
nec-essary.
(f) Definition. For purposes of this section, the
DnipropetrovskFIR (UKDV) is defined as that airspace from the
surface tounlimited within the lateral limits in figure 1 to this
paragraph (f):
Figure 1 to paragraph (f)
511400N 0342700E–504942N 0341300E–502043N 0335720E–501246N
0335307E–491848N 0333700E–485700N 0332200E–484118N 0324431E–483620N
0324010E–483128N 0323605E–482300N 0323900E–480730N 0325324E–474600N
0325000E–474400N 0330300E–472700N 0344800E–470630N 0355500E–465800N
0360000E–463500N 0364200E–463424N 0372206E–463930N 0372518E–464700N
0373000E–465900N 0382000E–470642N 0381324E–then along state
boundary to 511400N 0342700.
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October 6, 2020
Effective October 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021
PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND
INSTRUCTORS
The following update replaces Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) No. 118-1, which, in a June 29, 2020, update
replaced the original SFAR 118 added in a May 4, 2020, update. On
page 118, add SFAR No. 118-2 to part 61 as follows:
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-2 – Relief for
Certain Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
1. Applicability. This Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR)applies to--
(a) Certain persons who are unable to meet the
followingrequirements during some period between March 1, 2020
andJanuary 31, 2021--
(1) Training, recency, testing and checking
requirementsspecified in parts 61, 91, 107, and 125 of this
chapter, and SFARNo. 73 of this part; and
(2) Duration and renewal requirements specified in parts61, 63,
65, and 141 of this chapter, and SFAR No. 100-2 of thispart;
and
(b) Certain air carriers and operators who are unable toobtain
special flight permits with a continuing authorization underpart 21
of this chapter for the purpose of flying the aircraft to apoint of
storage.
2. Training, recency, testing, and checking requirements.(a)
Applicability. The relief provided by paragraph 2 of this
SFAR applies to--(1) Operations conducted for compensation or
hire
under parts 91, 125, 133, and 137 of this chapter by persons
whoare exercising the privileges of at least a commercial
pilotcertificate issued under this part;
(2) Operations conducted by persons who are exercisingthe
privileges of a private pilot certificate issued under this
part,provided the person meets one of the following
paragraphs--
(i) The person is conducting a charitable medicalflight for a
volunteer pilot organization pursuant to an exemptionissued under
part 11 of this chapter, and the flight involves onlythe carriage
of persons considered essential for the flight;
(ii) The person is conducting an agricultural aircraftoperation
under a private agricultural aircraft operating certificateissued
in accordance with Sec. 137.19 of this chapter;
(iii) The person has at least 500 hours of total time asa pilot,
that includes at least 400 hours as a pilot in commandand at least
50 hours that were accrued within the preceding12 calendar months,
and the person is conducting one of thefollowing operations
consistent with the compensation or hireexceptions specified in
Sec. 61.113:
(A) A flight incidental to that person’s business
oremployment;
(B) A flight in support of family medical needs orto transport
essential goods for personal use;
(C) A flight necessary to fly an aircraft to a loca-tion in
order to meet a requirement of this chapter; or
(D) A flight to transport essential goods and medi-cal supplies
to support public health needs;
(3) For operations conducted under part 91, subpart K,and part
125 of this chapter, persons who are serving as flightattendant
crewmembers, check pilots, and flight instructors; and
(4) Operations conducted under part 107 of this chapterby a
person who holds a remote pilot certificate issued under part107 of
this chapter.
(b) This Part.(1) Second-in-command qualifications of Sec.
61.55.
(i) Airmen requirements.(A) Notwithstanding the period specified
in Sec.
61.55(c), a person who is required to complete the
second-in-command familiarization and currency requirements under
Sec.61.55(b)(1) and (2) between March 1, 2020 and September 30,2020
for purposes of maintaining second-in-command privilegesmay
complete the requirements of Sec. 61.55(b)(1) and (2) in themonth
before or three months after the month in which they arerequired,
provided the pilot meets the requirements of paragraph2.(b)(1)(ii)
of this SFAR.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.61.55(c), a
person who is required to complete the second-in-command
familiarization and currency requirements under Sec.61.55(b)(1) and
(2) between October 1, 2020 and January 31,2021 for purposes of
maintaining second-in-command privilegesmay complete the
requirements of Sec. 61.55(b)(1) and (2) in themonth before or two
months after the month in which they arerequired, provided the
pilot meets the requirements of paragraph2.(b)(1)(ii) of this
SFAR.
(C) A pilot who meets the requirements of Sec.61.55(b)(1) and
(2) in accordance with paragraph 2.(b)(1)(i)(A) orparagraph
2.(b)(1)(i)(B) of this SFAR will be considered to havecompleted the
requirements in the month in which they were due.
(ii) Qualification requirements. To complete the re-quirements
of Sec. 61.55(b)(1) or (2) within the period specified inparagraph
2.(b)(1)(i)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(1)(i)(B) of this SFAR,the
person--
(A) Must review and become familiar with thefollowing
information for the specific type of aircraft for
whichsecond-in-command privileges are sought--
(1) Operational procedures applicable to thepowerplant,
equipment, and systems;
(2) Performance specifications and limitations;(3) Normal,
abnormal, and emergency operat-
ing procedures;(4) Flight manual; and(5) Placards and markings;
and
(B) Prior to serving as second-in-command, musthave logged at
least three takeoffs and landings to a full stop asthe sole
manipulator of the flight controls within the 180 dayspreceding the
date of the flight.
(2) Flight review requirements of Sec. 61.56. A personwho has
not completed a flight review within the previous 24calendar months
in accordance with Sec. 61.56 may continue toact as pilot in
command of an aircraft, provided the followingrequirements are
met--
(i) Airmen requirements. The person was current toact as pilot
in command of an aircraft in March 2020 and, tomaintain currency,
is required to complete a flight review underSec. 61.56 between
March 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021.
(ii) Qualification requirements. To act as pilot incommand of an
aircraft during the period specified in paragraph2.(b)(2)(iii)(A)
or paragraph 2.(b)(2)(iii)(B) of this SFAR, theperson must
have--
(A) Within the 12 calendar months preceding themonth in which
the flight review is due, logged at least 10 hoursof flight time as
pilot in command in an aircraft for which that pilotis rated;
and
(B) Since January 1, 2020 and preceding thedate of flight,
completed online Wings courses for pilots from theFAA Safety Team
website, available at www.faasafety.gov. Theonline training courses
must total at least 3 Wings credits.
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(iii) Grace period.(A) A person who is required to complete a
flight
review under Sec. 61.56 between March 1, 2020 and September30,
2020 may act as pilot in command of an aircraft for a durationof
three calendar months from the month in which the flightreview was
due. Before acting as pilot in command of an aircraftin the fourth
month after the month in which the flight review wasdue, the person
must satisfactorily complete a flight review inaccordance with Sec.
61.56.
(B) A person who is required to complete a flightreview under
Sec. 61.56 between October 1, 2020 and January31, 2021 may act as
pilot in command of an aircraft for a durationof two calendar
months from the month in which the flight reviewwas due. Before
acting as pilot in command of an aircraft in thethird month after
the month in which the flight review was due,the person must
satisfactorily complete a flight review inaccordance with Sec.
61.56.
(3) Instrument experience requirements of Sec. 61.57. Aperson
who has not performed and logged the tasks required bySec.
61.57(c)(1) within the 6 calendar months preceding themonth of the
flight may continue to act as pilot in command underIFR or in
weather conditions less than the minimums prescribedfor VFR,
provided the following requirements are met--
(i) Qualification requirements. The person has--(A) Within the 6
calendar months preceding the
month of the flight, performed and logged at least three
instrumentapproaches in actual weather conditions, or under
simulatedconditions using a view-limiting device; and
(B) Within the 9 calendar months preceding themonth of the
flight, performed and logged the tasks required bySec.
61.57(c)(1).
(ii) Grace period. Between April 30, 2020 and Septem-ber 30,
2020, a person who meets the qualification requirementsof paragraph
2.(b)(3)(i) of this SFAR may act as pilot in commandunder IFR or in
weather conditions less than the minimumsprescribed for VFR.
(iii) Instrument currency after September 30, 2020.Before acting
as pilot in command under IFR or in weatherconditions less than the
minimums prescribed for VFR afterSeptember 30, 2020, the person
must comply with Sec. 61.57(c).
(4) Pilot in command proficiency check requirements ofSec.
61.58.
(i) Airmen requirements.(A) Notwithstanding the period specified
in Sec.
61.58(i), a pilot who is required to take a pilot in command
profici-ency check under Sec. 61.58(a)(1) or (2) between March 1,
2020and September 30, 2020 for purposes of maintaining pilot
incommand privileges may complete the check in the month beforeor
three months after the month in which it is required, providedthe
pilot meets the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(4)(ii) of
thisSFAR.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.61.58(i), a
pilot who is required to take a pilot in command pro-ficiency check
under Sec. 61.58(a)(1) or (2) between October 1,2020 and January
31, 2021 for purposes of maintaining pilot incommand privileges may
complete the check in the month beforeor two months after the month
in which it is required, provided thepilot meet the requirements of
paragraph 2.(b)(4)(ii) of this SFAR.
(C) A pilot who completes the proficiency checkwithin the period
prescribed by this paragraph 2.(b)(4)(i)(A) orparagraph
2.(b)(4)(i)(B) of this SFAR will be considered to havecompleted the
check in the month in which it was required.
(ii) Qualification requirements. To complete the pilotin command
proficiency check required by Sec. 61.58(a)(1) or (2)within the
period specified in paragraph 2.(b)(4)(i)(A) or para-graph
2.(b)(4)(i)(B) of this SFAR, the person--
(A) Must meet the flight experience requirementsof Sec. 61.57
that are applicable to the operation to be con-ducted; and
(B) Within the 3 calendar months preceding themonth of the
flight, must have reviewed the following informationfor the
specific type of aircraft for which pilot in command privil-eges
are sought--
(1) Operational procedures applicable to thepowerplant,
equipment, and systems;
(2) Performance specifications and limitations;(3) Normal,
abnormal, and emergency operat-
ing procedures;(4) Flight manual; and(5) Placards and
markings.(5) Flight Crewmember Requirements of Part
91, Subpart K, of this Chapter.(i) Testing and checking
Requirements.
(A) Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.91.1071(a) of
this chapter, a crewmember who is required to takea test or a
flight check under Sec. 91.1065(a), Sec. 91.1065(b),Sec. 91.1067,
Sec. 91.1069(a), or Sec. 91.1069(b) of this chapterbetween March 1,
2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes ofmaintaining
qualification may complete the test or check in themonth before or
three months after the month it is required,provided the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFARare met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.91.1071(a) of
this chapter, a crewmember who is required to takea test or a
flight check under Sec. 91.1065(a), Sec. 91.1065(b),Sec. 91.1067,
Sec. 91.1069(a), or Sec. 91.1069(b) of this chapterbetween October
1, 2020 and January 31, 2021 for purposes ofmaintaining
qualification may complete the test or check in themonth before or
two months after the month it is required, pro-vided the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR aremet.
(C) A crewmember who completes a test orcheck in accordance with
paragraph 2.(b)(5)(i)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(5)(i)(B) of this SFAR
will be considered to have completed thetest or check in the month
in which it was required.
(ii) Recurrent training requirements.(A) Notwithstanding the
period specified in Sec.
91.1073(b) of this chapter, a crewmember who is required
tocomplete recurrent training under Sec. 91.1099 or Sec.
91.1107(c)of this chapter between March 1, 2020 and September 30,
2020for purposes of maintaining qualification may complete
thattraining in the month before or three months after the month
inwhich it is required, provided the requirements of paragraph
2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.91.1073(b) of
this chapter, a crewmember who is required tocomplete recurrent
training under Sec. 91.1099 or Sec. 91.1107(c)of this chapter
between October 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021for purposes of
maintaining qualification may complete that train-ing in the month
before or two months after the month in which itis required,
provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) ofthis SFAR are
met.
(C) A crewmember who completes recurrent train-ing in accordance
with this paragraph 2.(b)(5)(ii)(A) or paragraph2.(b)(5)(ii)(B)
will be considered to have completed the training inthe month in
which it was required.
(iii) Instrument experience.(A) Precision instrument approaches.
A pilot who
has not satisfactorily demonstrated the type of precision
instru-ment approach procedure to be used within the previous
sixmonths in accordance with Sec. 91.1069(c) of this chapter
maycontinue to use that type of approach procedure, provided
thefollowing requirements are met--
(1) Airmen requirements. The person wascurrent under Sec.
91.1069(c) of this chapter to use that type ofprecision instrument
approach procedure in March 2020, and isrequired to demonstrate
that type of precision instrument ap-proach procedure between March
1, 2020 and January 31, 2021.
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(2) Grace period.(i) For a person who is required to demon-
strate that type of precision instrument approach
procedurebetween March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the
personsatisfactorily demonstrates that type of precision
instrumentapproach procedure within three months after the month in
whichit was required.
(ii) For a person who is required to dem-onstrate that type of
precision instrument approach procedurebetween October 1, 2020 and
January 31, 2021, the personsatisfactorily demonstrates that type
of precision instrumentapproach procedure within two months after
the month in which itwas required.
(3) Safety mitigations. The management spe-cification holder
satisfies paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR.
(B) Non-precision instrument approaches. A pilotwho has not
satisfactorily demonstrated either the type of non-precision
instrument approach procedure to be used, or anyother two different
types of nonprecision approach procedures,within the previous six
months in accordance with Sec. 91.1069(c)of this chapter may
continue to use that type of nonprecisioninstrument approach
procedure, provided the following require-ments are met--
(1) Airmen requirements. The person wascurrent under Sec.
91.1069(c) of this chapter to use that type ofnon-precision
instrument approach procedure in March 2020,and is required to
demonstrate that type of non-precision instru-ment approach
procedure, or any other two different types ofnonprecision
instrument approach procedures, between March 1,2020 and January
31, 2021.
(2) Grace period.(i) For a person who is required to demon-
strate that type of non-precision instrument approach
procedurebetween March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the
personsatisfactorily demonstrates that type of non-precision
instrumentapproach procedure within three months after the month in
whichit was required.
(ii) For a person who is required to demon-strate that type of
non-precision instrument approach procedurebetween October 1, 2020
and January 31, 2021, the personsatisfactorily demonstrates that
type of non-precision instrumentapproach procedure within two
months after the month in which itwas required.
(3) Safety mitigations. The management spe-cification holder
satisfies paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR.
(iv) Check pilot (simulator) and flight instructor(simulator)
requirements.
(A) Notwithstanding the period specified in Secs.91.1089(g) and
91.1091(g) of this chapter, a check pilot(simulator) or flight
instructor (simulator) who is required to com-plete the flight
segments or line-observation program under Sec.91.1089(f) or Sec.
91.1091(f) of this chapter between March 1,2020 and September 30,
2020 for purposes of maintainingqualification may complete the
flight segments or line-observationprogram requirements in the
month before or three months afterthe month they are required,
provided the requirements ofparagraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are
met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Secs.91.1089(g) and
91.1091(g) of this chapter, a check pilot(simulator) or flight
instructor (simulator) who is required to com-plete the flight
segments or line-observation program under Sec.91.1089(f) or Sec.
91.1091(f) of this chapter between October 1,2020 and January 31,
2021 for purposes of maintaining quali-fication may complete the
flight segments or line-observationprogram requirements in the
month before or two months afterthe month they are required,
provided the requirements of para-graph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR
are met.
(C) A check pilot (simulator) or flight instructor(simulator)
who completes the flight segments or line-observationprogram
requirements in accordance with this paragraph 2.(b)(5)(iv)will be
considered to have completed the requirements in themonth in which
they were due.
(v) Check pilot and flight instructor observation
checkrequirements.
(A) Notwithstanding the period specified in Secs.91.1093(b) and
91.1095(b) of this chapter, a check pilot or flight in-structor who
is required to complete an observation check underSec.
91.1093(a)(2) or Sec. 91.1095(a)(2) of this chapter betweenMarch 1,
2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of maintain-ing
qualification may complete the observation check in the monthbefore
or three months after the month it is required, provided
therequirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Secs.91.1093(b) and
91.1095(b) of this chapter, a check pilot or flight in-structor who
is required to complete an observation check underSec.
91.1093(a)(2) or Sec. 91.1095(a)(2) of this chapter betweenOctober
1, 2020 and January 31, 2021 for purposes of maintain-ing
qualification may complete the observation check in the monthbefore
or two months after the month it is required, provided
therequirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(C) A check pilot or flight instructor who com-pletes an
observation check in accordance with this paragraph2.(b)(5)(v) will
be considered to have completed the check in themonth it which it
was due.
(vi) Safety mitigations. The management specifica-tion holder
must provide an acceptable plan to the responsibleFlight Standards
office that contains the following information--
(A) A safety analysis and corresponding risk miti-gations to be
implemented by the management specificationholder; and
(B) The method the management specificationholder will use to
ensure that each crewmember complying withparagraph 2.(b)(5) of
this SFAR remains adequately tested andcurrently proficient for
each aircraft, duty position, and type ofoperation in which the
person serves.
(6) Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Special Training, Experi-ence, and
Operating Requirements of Part 91, Subpart N, of thisChapter.
(i) Recurrent training.(A) Notwithstanding the period specified
in Sec.
91.1705(e) of this chapter, a person who is required to
completerecurrent training under Sec. 91.1703(e) of this chapter
betweenMarch 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of
com-plying with Sec. 91.1705(a) and (b) may complete the
recurrenttraining in the month before or three months after the
month therecurrent training is required, provided the requirements
ofparagraph 2.(b)(6)(iii) of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.91.1705(e) of
this chapter, a person who is required to completerecurrent
training under Sec. 91.1703(e) of this chapter betweenOctober 1,
2020 and January 31, 2021 for purposes of complyingwith Sec.
91.1705(a) and (b) may complete the recurrent train-ing in the
month before or two months after the month therecurrent training is
required, provided the requirements of para-graph 2.(b)(6)(iii) of
this SFAR are met.
(C) A person who completes the recurrent trainingin accordance
with this paragraph 2.(b)(6)(i) will be considered tohave completed
the training in the month it was required.
(ii) Flight review. A person who has not completed aflight
review in accordance with Secs. 61.56 and 91.1715(c) ofthis chapter
in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane or an MU-2BSimulator approved
for landings with an approved course con-ducted under part 142 of
this chapter may continue to act as pilotin command of a Mitsubishi
MU-2B series airplane, providing thefollowing requirements are
met--
(A) Airmen requirements. The person was--(1) Current to act as
pilot in command of a
Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane in March 2020 and, to
maintaincurrency, is required to complete a flight review in a
MitsubishiMU-2B series airplane between March 1, 2020 and January
31,2021; and
(2) The requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(6)(iii)of this SFAR are
met.
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(B) Grace period.(1) A person who is required to complete a
flight review in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane betweenMarch
1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 may act as pilot incommand of a
Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane for a duration forthree calendar
months from the month in which the flight reviewwas due. Before
acting as pilot in command of an aircraft in thefourth month after
the month in which the flight review was due,the person must
satisfactorily complete a flight review inaccordance with Secs.
61.56 and 91.1715(c) of this chapter in aMitsubishi MU-2B series
airplane or an MU-2B Simulatorapproved for landings with an
approved course conducted underpart 142 of this chapter.
(2) A person who is required to complete aflight review in a
Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane between Octo-ber 1, 2020 and
January 31, 2021 may act as pilot in commandof a Mitsubishi MU-2B
series airplane for a duration for twocalendar months from the
month in which the flight review wasdue. Before acting as pilot in
command of an aircraft in the thirdmonth after the month in which
the flight review was due, theperson must satisfactorily complete a
flight review in accordancewith Secs. 61.56 and 91.1715(c) of this
chapter in a MitsubishiMU-2B series airplane or an MU-2B Simulator
approved forlandings with an approved course conducted under part
142 ofthis chapter.
(iii) Qualification requirements. To complete the
recurrenttraining during the period provided under paragraph
2.(b)(6)(i)(A)or paragraph 2.(b)(6)(i)(B) of this SFAR or to
complete the flightreview during the period provided under
paragraph 2.(b)(6)(ii)(A)or paragraph 2.(b)(6)(ii)(B) of this SFAR,
the person must--
(A) Within the 12 calendar months preceding themonth the
recurrent training or flight review is due, logged atleast 10 hours
of flight time in an MU-2B series airplane thatincludes at least 3
hours of flight time in the 3 calendar monthspreceding the month in
which the recurrent training or flight re-view is due;
(B) Since January 1, 2020, completed onlineWings courses for
pilots from FAA Safety Team website, availableat www.faasafety.gov.
The online training courses must total atleast 3 Wings credits;
and
(C) Prior to manipulating the controls of anMU-2B series
airplane, completed three hours of self-study, sinceJanuary 1, 2020
and preceding the date of the flight, on thefollowing
subjects--
(1) The ground training curriculum required bySec. 91.1705(h)(1)
of this chapter;
(2) The Special Emphasis Items listed in theapproved MU-2B
training program that the pilot last completed;
(3) The limitations, procedures, aircraft per-formance, and
MU-2B Cockpit Checklist procedures applicable tothe MU-2B model to
be flown, which are contained in the flighttraining curriculum
required by Sec. 91.1705(h)(2) of this chapter;and
(4) The current general operating and flightrules of part 91 of
this chapter.
(7) Aeronautical Knowledge Recency Requirements ofSec. 107.65 of
this Chapter. A person who has not satisfied theaeronautical
knowledge recency requirements of Sec. 107.65(a)or (b) of this
chapter within the previous 24 calendar months mayoperate a small
unmanned aircraft system under part 107 of thischapter, provided
that person meets the following requirements--
(i) Airmen requirements. The person was current toexercise the
privileges of a remote pilot certificate in March 2020and, to
maintain aeronautical currency, is required to meet theaeronautical
recency requirements in Sec. 107.65(a) or (b) of thischapter
between April 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020.
(ii) Qualification requirements. The person must havecompleted
an FAA-developed initial or recurrent online trainingcourse,
available at www.faasafety.gov, covering the areas ofknowledge
specified in Sec. 107.74(a) or (b) of this chapter. Eachperson is
eligible to take an online training course specified inthis
paragraph 2.(b)(7)(ii) one time for the purpose of obtainingthe six
calendar month period specified in paragraph 2.(b)(7)(iii)of this
SFAR;
(iii) Grace period. The person may operate a smallunmanned
aircraft system under part 107 of this chapter for aduration of six
calendar months from the month in which the per-son completed the
online training course specified in paragraph2.(b)(7)(ii) of this
SFAR. Before operating a small unmannedaircraft system under part
107 in the seventh month after themonth in which the person
completed the online training course,the person must satisfy Sec.
107.65 of this chapter.
(8) Flight Crewmember Requirements of Part 125 of
thisChapter.
(i) Recent experience requirements. A person whohas not
satisfied the recent experience requirements of Sec.125.285(a) of
this chapter may be used by a certificate holder (orholder of an
A125 letter of deviation authority), and may serve asa required
pilot flight crewmember, in operations conductedunder part 125 of
this chapter, provided the following require-ments are met--
(A) Grace period.(1) For flights between March 1, 2020 and
September 30, 2020, the person has made at least three
takeoffsand landings, within the preceding 150 days, in the type
ofairplane in which that person is to serve.
(2) For flights between October 1, 2020 andJanuary 31, 2021, the
person has made at least three takeoffsand landings, within the
preceding 120 days, in the type of air-plane in which that person
is to serve.
(B) Safety Mitigations. The certificate holder com-plies with
paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of this SFAR.
(ii) Testing and checking requirements.(A) Notwithstanding the
period specified in Sec.
125.293(a) of this chapter, a crewmember who is required to
takea test or check under Sec. 125.287(a), Sec. 125.287(b),
Sec.125.289, or Sec. 125.291(a) of this chapter between March
1,2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of
maintainingqualifications may complete the test or check in the
month beforeor three months after the month it is required,
provided therequirements of paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of this SFAR
are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in Sec.125.293(a) of
this chapter, a crewmember who is required to takea test or check
under Sec. 125.287(a), Sec. 125.287(b), Sec.125.289, or Sec.
125.291(a) of this chapter between October 1,2020 and January 31,
2021 for purposes of maintaining qualifica-tions may complete the
test or check in the month before or twomonths after the month it
is required, provided the requirementsof paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of
this SFAR are met.
(C) A crewmember who completes the test orcheck in accordance
with this paragraph 2.(b)(8)(ii) will be con-sidered to have
completed the test or check in the month inwhich it was
required.
(iii) Safety mitigations. The certificate holder (orholder of an
A125 letter of deviation authority) must provide anacceptable plan
to its assigned principal operations inspector thatcontains the
following information--
(A) A safety analysis and corresponding risk miti-gations to be
implemented by the certificate holder (or holder ofan A125 letter
of deviation authority); and
(B) The method the certificate holder (or holder ofan A125
letter of deviation authority) will use to ensure that
eachcrewmember complying with paragraph 2.(b)(8) of this SFAR
re-mains adequately tested and currently proficient for each
aircraft,duty position, and type of operation in which the person
serves.
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(9) Robinson R-22/R-44 Special Training and
ExperienceRequirements of SFAR No. 73 of this Part. A person who
has notcompleted a flight review in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44
heli-copter, as appropriate, within the preceding 24 calendar
monthsin accordance with paragraph 2(c) of SFAR No. 73 and
Sec.61.56, may continue to act as pilot in command of a
Robinsonmodel R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate, providing
thefollowing requirements are met--
(i) Airmen requirements. The person was current toact as pilot
in command of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 heli-copter, as
appropriate, in March 2020 and, to maintain currency,is required to
complete a flight review in a Robinson model R-22or R-44
helicopter, as appropriate, between March 1, 2020 andJanuary 31,
2021.
(ii) Qualification requirements. The person must--(A) Satisfy
the qualification requirements speci-
fied in paragraph 2.(b)(2)(ii) of this SFAR, except(1) The 10
hours of flight time as pilot in
command must be obtained in a Robinson model R-22 or
R-44helicopter, as appropriate to the privileges sought;
(2) At least 3 hours of flight time must beobtained within the 3
calendar months preceding the month inwhich the flight review is
due; and
(3) The courses required by paragraphs2.(b)(9)(ii)(C) and (D) of
this SFAR may count towards the 3Wings credits.
(B) Complete three hours of self-study, sinceJanuary 1, 2020 and
preceding the date of flight, on the followingsubjects--
(1) The awareness training subject areas spe-cified in
paragraphs 2.(a)(3)(i) through (v) of SFAR No. 73 of thispart;
(2) The current general operating and flightrules of part 91 of
this chapter;
(3) Robinson R-22 or R-44 Maneuvers Guide,as applicable to the
model(s) in which the airmen holds pilot incommand privileges;
(C) Complete Course ALC-103: Helicopter Weightand Balance,
Performance at www.faasafety.gov; and
(D) Complete Course ALC-104: Helicopter-Gen-eral and Flight
Aerodynamics at www.faasafety.gov.
(iii) Grace period.(A) A person who is required to complete a
flight
review under Sec. 61.56 between March 1, 2020 and September30,
2020 may act as a pilot in command of a Robinson modelR-22 or R-44
helicopter, as appropriate, for a duration of threecalendar months
from the month in which the flight review wasdue. Before acting as
pilot in command of an aircraft in the fourthmonth after the month
in which the flight review was due, theperson must satisfactorily
complete a flight review in a Robinsonmodel R-22 or R-44
helicopter, as appropriate to the privilegessought, in accordance
with paragraph 2(c) of SFAR No. 73 of thispart and Sec. 61.56.
(B) A person who is required to complete a flightreview under
Sec. 61.56 between October 1, 2020 and January31, 2021 may act as a
pilot in command of a Robinson modelR-22 or R-44 helicopter, as
appropriate, for a duration of twocalendar months from the month in
which the flight review wasdue. Before acting as pilot in command
of an aircraft in the thirdmonth after the month in which the
flight review was due, theperson must satisfactorily complete a
flight review in a Robinsonmodel R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as
appropriate to the privilegessought, in accordance with paragraph
2(c) of SFAR No. 73 of thispart and Sec. 61.56.
3. Duration and renewal requirements.(a) This Part.
(1) Extension of medical certificate duration requirements.(i)
The expiration date of a first-, second-, or third-
class medical certificate that expires between March 31, 2020and
January 31, 2021 is extended three calendar months fromthe duration
established in Sec. 61.23(d) of this part as follows:
(A) For first-, second-, and third-class medical cer-tificates
that expire between March 31, 2020 and September 30,2020, the
expiration date is extended for three calendar months;
(B) Except as provided in paragraph 3.(a)(1)(i)(C)of this SFAR,
for first-, second-, and third-class medical certifi-cates that
expire between October 31, 2020 and January 31,2021, the expiration
date is extended for two calendar months; and
(C) For first-, second-, and third-class medical cer-tificates
that expire between October 31, 2020 and January 31,2021, the
expiration date is extended for three calendar months ifthe holder
of the medical certificate resides in or serves as a pilotof an
aircraft in the State of Alaska.
(ii) A certificate extended under this paragraph 3.(a)(1)is
considered valid under Sec. 61.2(a)(5).
(iii) Unless otherwise prohibited by a foreign country,a person
may operate outside of the United States under thisparagraph
3.(a)(1) if the person--
(A) Has access to this SFAR when outside theUnited States;
and
(B) Presents a copy of this SFAR for inspectionupon request by a
foreign Civil Aviation Authority in accordancewith the Convention
on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Con-vention), and its
Annexes.
(2) Extension of knowledge test duration requirements inSec.
61.39. An applicant for a certificate or rating issued underpart 61
of this chapter may satisfy the eligibility requirement inSec.
61.39(a)(1) by passing the required knowledge test:
(i) Within the 27-calendar month period precedingthe month the
applicant completes the practical test, if a knowl-edge test is
required, provided the knowledge test was passedbetween March 1,
2018 and September 30, 2018;
(ii) Within the 63-calendar month period precedingthe month the
applicant completes the practical test for thoseapplicants who
complete the airline transport pilot certificationtraining program
in Sec. 61.156 and pass the knowledge test foran airline transport
pilot certificate with a multiengine class rating,provided the
knowledge test was passed between March 1, 2015and September 30,
2015;
(iii) Within the 26-calendar month period precedingthe month the
applicant completes the practical test, if a knowl-edge test is
required, provided the knowledge test was passedbetween October 1,
2018 and January 31, 2019; or
(iv) Within the 62-calendar month period precedingthe month the
applicant completes the practical test for thoseapplicants who
complete the airline transport pilot certificationtraining program
in Sec. 61.156 and pass the knowledge test foran airline transport
pilot certificate with a multiengine class rating,provided the
knowledge test was passed between October 1,2015 and January 31,
2016.
(3) Extension of renewal requirements for flight
instructorcertification. The holder of a flight instructor
certificate thatexpires between March 31, 2020 and May 31, 2020 may
renewhis or her flight instructor certificate by submitting a
completedand signed application to the FAA and satisfactorily
completingone of the renewal requirements specified in Sec.
61.197(a)(2)(i)through (iv) before June 30, 2020.
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(b) Part 63 of this Chapter.(1) Extension of medical certificate
duration requirements.
(i) For a person acting as a flight engineer of anaircraft, the
expiration date of a second-class (or higher) medicalcertificate
that expires between March 31, 2020 and September30, 2020 is
extended 3 calendar months from the original expira-tion date.
(ii) Except as provided in paragraph 3.(b)(1)(iii) ofthis SFAR,
for a person acting as a flight engineer of an aircraft,the
expiration date of a second-class (or higher) medical certi-ficate
that expires between October 31, 2020 and January 31,2021 is
extended 2 calendar months from the original expirationdate.
(iii) For a person acting as a flight engineer of anaircraft,
the expiration date of a second-class (or higher)
medicalcertificate that expires between October 31, 2020 and
January31, 2021 is extended 3 calendar months from the original
expira-tion date if the flight engineer resides in or serves as a
flightengineer in an aircraft in the State of Alaska.
(iv) Unless otherwise prohibited by a foreign country,a person
may operate outside of the United States under thisparagraph
3.(b)(1) if the person:
(A) Has access to this SFAR when outside theUnited States;
and
(B) Presents a copy of this SFAR for inspectionupon request by a
foreign Civil Aviation Authority in accordancewith the Convention
on International Civil Aviation (ChicagoConvention), and its
Annexes.
(2) Extension of written test duration requirements inSec. 63.35
of this chapter.
(i) An applicant for a flight engineer certificate orrating may
satisfy the knowledge requirement in Sec. 63.35(d) ofthis chapter
by passing the required written test within the27-calendar month
period preceding the month the applicantcompletes the practical
test, provided the written test was passedbetween March 1, 2018 and
September 30, 2018.
(ii) An applicant for a flight engineer certificate orrating may
satisfy the knowledge requirement in Sec. 63.35(d) ofthis chapter
by passing the required written test within the26-calendar month
period preceding the month the applicantcompletes the practical
test, provided the written test was passedbetween October 1, 2018
and January 31, 2019.
(c) Part 65 of this Chapter.(1) Extension of knowledge test
duration requirements in
Sec. 65.55 of this chapter.(i) An applicant for an aircraft
dispatcher certificate
may satisfy the knowledge requirement in Sec. 65.55(b) of
thischapter by presenting satisfactory evidence that the
applicantpassed the knowledge test within the 27-calendar month
periodpreceding the month the applicant completes the practical
test,provided the knowledge test was passed between March 1,
2018and September 30, 2018.
(ii) An applicant for an aircraft dispatcher certificatemay
satisfy the knowledge requirement in Sec. 65.55(b) of thischapter
by presenting satisfactory evidence that the applicantpassed the
knowledge test within the 26-calendar month periodpreceding the
month the applicant completes the practical test,provided the
knowledge test was passed between October 1,2018 and January 31,
2019.
(2) Extension of testing period in Sec. 65.71 of
thischapter.
(i) A person may show eligibility for a mechanic certi-ficate or
rating under Sec. 65.71 of this chapter by passing all
theprescribed tests of part 65, subpart D, of this chapter within
aperiod of 27 months, provided the testing period began
betweenMarch 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018.
(ii) A person may show eligibility for a mechanic certi-ficate
or rating under Sec. 65.71 of this chapter by passing all
theprescribed tests of part 65, subpart D, of this chapter within
aperiod of 26 months, provided the testing period began
betweenOctober 1, 2018 and January 31, 2019.
(3) Renewal of inspection authorizations in Sec. 65.93 ofthis
chapter.
(i) Grace period for meeting renewal
requirements.Notwithstanding the requirement in Sec. 65.93(c) of
this chapter,an inspection authorization holder who did not
complete one ofthe activities in Sec. 65.93(a)(1) through (5) of
this chapter byMarch 31, 2020 of the first year may still be
eligible for renewal ofan inspection authorization for a 2-year
period in March 2021. Tobe eligible for renewal, the inspection
authorization holder mustshow completion of one of the five
activities in Sec. 65.93(a)(1)through (5) of this chapter by June
30, 2020, and completion ofthe one of the five activities in Sec.
65.93(a)(1) through (5) of thischapter during the second year of
the 2-year period. A personwho completes one of the five activities
by June 30, 2020 will beconsidered to have completed the activity
by March 31, 2020 ofthe first year for purposes of determining
eligibility under Sec.65.93 of this chapter.
(ii) Inspection authorization privileges after June 2020.If the
inspection authorization holder does not complete one ofthe five
activities in Sec. 65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this chapter byJune
30, 2020, the inspection authorization holder may not exer-cise
inspection authorization privileges after June 30, 2020.
Theinspection authorization holder may resume exercising
inspectionauthorization privileges only after passing an oral test
from anFAA inspector in accordance with Sec. 65.93(c) of this
chapter.
(4) Military riggers or former military riggers:
Specialcertification rule of Sec. 65.117 of this chapter. A person
maysatisfy the requirements of Sec. 65.117(a) and (b) of this
chapterfor a senior parachute rigger certificate by presenting
satisfactorydocumentary evidence that the person was honorably
dischargedor released from any status covered by Sec. 65.117(a) of
thischapter between March 2019 and June 2019, and has served asa
parachute rigger for an Armed Force within the 15 monthsbefore the
date of application.
(d) Relief for U.S. Military and Civilian Personnel Who
areAssigned Outside the United States in Support of U.S.
ArmedForces Operations. Notwithstanding the six calendar month
periodspecified in paragraph 2 of SFAR No. 100-2 of this part, a
personmay exercise the relief specified in paragraph 1 of SFAR
No.100-2 for a duration of nine calendar months after returning to
theUnited States, provided the person--
(i) Is eligible in accordance with paragraph 2 of SFARNo. 100-2
of this part;
(ii) Complies with the documentation requirements spe-cified in
paragraph 3 of SFAR No. 100-2 of this part; and
(iii) Returned to the United States from deployment be-tween
October 2019 and March 2020.
(e) Part 141 of this Chapter.(1) Pilot school certificate
requirements of Sec. 141.5 of
this chapter.(i) Provisional pilot school. Notwithstanding the
period
specified in Sec. 141.5 of this chapter, a provisional pilot
schoolmay apply for, and the FAA may issue, a pilot school
certificatewith the appropriate ratings if the following
requirements aremet--
(A) The provisional pilot school must satisfy therequirements of
Sec. 141.5(a) through (e) of this chapter beforeDecember 31,
2020;
(B) The provisional pilot school certificate mustexpire between
April 2020 and June 2020; and
(C) The provisional pilot school meets therequirements of
paragraph 3.(e)(1)(ii) of this SFAR.
(ii) Safety mitigations.(A) The provisional pilot school must
notify its
responsible Flight Standards office that it is applying for a
pilotschool certificate in accordance with this SFAR.
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(B) Each provisional pilot school must include inits
notification an acceptable plan that explains the method tomeet the
requirements of Sec. 141.5(d) and (e) of this
chapter,including--
(1) Ensuring each instructor used for groundor flight training
is current and proficient; and
(2) Evaluating students to determine if theyare assigned to the
proper stage of the training course and ifadditional training is
necessary.
(2) Renewal of certificates and ratings in Sec. 141.27 ofthis
Chapter.
(i) Pilot school. A pilot school may apply for renewal ofits
pilot school certificate and ratings after the expiration of
itspilot schools certificate, provided the school applies for
renewalbefore December 31, 2020 and the following requirements
aremet--
(A) The pilot school must meet Sec. 141.27(a)(2)of this chapter
before December 31, 2020;
(B) The pilot school certificate must expire be-tween April 2020
and June 2020; and
(C) The pilot school meets the requirements ofparagraph
3.(e)(2)(ii) of this SFAR.
(ii) Safety mitigations.(A) Each pilot school must submit to the
re-
sponsible Flight Standards office notification that it will
renew itspilot school certificate in accordance with this SFAR.
(B) Each pilot school must include in its notifi-cation an
acceptable plan that explains the method to regaincurrency,
including--
(1) Ensuring each instructor used for groundor flight training
is current and proficient; and
(2) Evaluating students to determine if theyare assigned to the
proper stage of the training course and ifadditional training is
necessary.
4. Other relief for special flight permits issued under
Sec.21.197(c) of this chapter. In addition to the purposes
specified inSec. 21.197(c) of this chapter, notwithstanding Sec.
119.5(l) and91.1015(a) of this chapter, a special flight permit
with a con-tinuing authorization may be issued under Sec. 21.197(c)
of thischapter through March 31, 2021, for aircraft that may not
meetapplicable airworthiness requirements, but are capable of
safeflight for the purpose of flying the aircraft to a point of
storage,provided the following requirements are met--
(a) The air carrier or operator must hold a special flight
per-mit with continuing authorization to conduct a ferry flight
programissued under Sec. 21.197(c) of this chapter; and
(b) The certificate holder or management specification
holdermust notify the responsible Flight Standards office each time
thespecial flight permit is used for the purpose of flying the
aircraft toa point of storage.
5. Expiration date. This SFAR is effective until April 30,
2021.The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend the SFAR as
necessary.
6. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.The
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520)requires the
FAA to get approval from OMB for our informationcollection
activities. The OMB control number assigned to theFAA’s information
collection associated with this SFAR is 2120-0788.
PART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
On page 224, remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
No. 118-1 from part 91 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-2 part
91 to read as follows:
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-2 – Relief for
Certain Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health EmergencyNOTE: For the
text of SFAR No. 118-2, see part 61 of this book.
PART 107—SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
On page 242, remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
No. 118-1 from part 107 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-2 to
part 107 to read as follows:
Special Federal Aviation RegulationsSpecial Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 118-2 – Relief for Certain Persons During the
National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19) Public Health EmergencyNOTE: For the text of SFAR No.
118-2, see part 61 of this book.
PART 141—PILOT SCHOOLS
On page 413, remove Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
No. 118-1 from part 141 and add, in its place, SFAR No. 118-2 to
part 141 to read as follows:
Special Federal Aviation RegulationsSpecial Federal Aviation
Regulation No. 118-2 – Relief for Certain Persons During the
National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19) Public Health EmergencyNOTE: For the text of SFAR No.
118-2, see part 61 of this book.
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September 8, 2020
Effective September 8, 2020
PART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
Sec. 91.1615 Special Federal Aviation Regulation No.
79--Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Pyongyang Flight
Information Region (FIR) (ZKKP). On page 209, revise paragraphs
(a)(3) and (e) as follows:
(a) Applicability. * * ** * * * *
(3) All operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except
whenthe operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.* * * *
*
(e) Expiration. This SFAR will remain in effect until
September18, 2023. The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend this SFAR,
asnecessary.
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August 18, 2020
Effective September 15, 2020
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS;
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
Sec. 71.1 Applicability. On page 129, revise date and policy
references as follows:
A listing for Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air
trafficservice routes; and reporting points can be found in FAA
Order7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
datedJuly 21, 2020. This incorporation by reference was approved
bythe Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5
U.S.C.552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The approval to incorporate by
referenceFAA Order 7400.11E is effective September 15, 2020,
throughSeptember 15, 2021. During the incorporation by
referenceperiod, proposed changes to the listings of Class A, B, C,
D, andE airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting
pointswill be published in full text as proposed rule documents in
theFederal Register. Amendments to the listings of Class A, B, C,
D,and E airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting
pointswill be published in full text as final rules in the Federal
Register.Periodically, the final rule amendments will be integrated
into arevised edition of the Order and submitted to the Director of
theFederal Register for approval for incorporation by reference in
thissection. Copies of FAA Order 7400.11E may be obtained
fromAirspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Inde-pendence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, (202) 267-8783.An
electronic version of the Order is available on the FAA websiteat
http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications. Copies of FAA
Order7400.11E may be inspected in Docket No. FAA-2020-0702;
Amend-ment No. 71-52, on http://www.regulations.gov. A copy of
FAAOrder 7400.11E may be inspected at the National Archives
andRecords Administration (NARA). For information on the
availabilityof FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email:
[email protected] orgo to
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Secs. 71.5, 71.15, 71.31, 71.33, 71.41, 71.51, 71.61, 71.71,
71.901. On pages 129-130, replace the words “FAA Order 7400.11D”
with “FAA Order 7400.11E.”
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July 27, 2020
Effective July 27, 2020
PART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES
Sec. 91.1603 Special Federal Aviation Regulation No.
112--Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Tripoli Flight
Information Region (FIR) (HLLL). On pages 206-207, revise as
follows:
(a) Applicability. * * ** * * * *
(3) All operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except
whenthe operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.
(b) Flight prohibition. Except as provided in paragraphs (c)
and(d) of this section, no person described in paragraph (a) of
thissection may conduct flight operations in the following
specifiedareas:
(1) The territory and airspace of Libya.(2) Any portion of the
Tripoli FIR (HLLL) that is outside the
territory and airspace of Libya at altitudes below Flight Level
(FL)300.
(c) Permitted operations. This section does not prohibit
personsdescribed in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting
thefollowing flight operations in the Tripoli FIR (HLLL):
(1) Overflights of those portions of the Tripoli FIR (HLLL)that
are outside the territory and airspace of Libya that occur
ataltitudes at or above Flight Level (FL) 300; or
(2) Flight operations in the Tripoli FIR (HLLL) that
areconducted under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement
witha department, agency, or instrumentality of the U.S.
Government(or under a subcontract between the prime contractor of
thedepartment, agency, or instrumentality and the person
describedin paragraph (a) of this section), with the approval of
the FAA, orunder an exemption issued by the FAA. * * *
(d) Emergency situations. * * *(e) Expiration. This Special
Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
will remain in effect until March 20, 2023. The FAA may
amend,rescind, or extend this SFAR, as necessary.
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July 16, 2020
Aeronautical Information ManualChange 2
Effective July 16, 2020
EXPLANATION OF CHANGES
1-1-4. VOR RECEIVER CHECK – This change adds an additional means
of checking VOR receivers to ensure satisfactory operation of the
airborne system per the Code of Federal Regulations, Part
91.171.
3-2-3. CLASS B AIRSPACE – This change revises the AIM, paragraph
3-2-3, Class B Airspace, to reflect the statutory authority of 14
CFR 91.131. The proposed change adds text to the AIM that reflects
the authority in 14 CFR 91.131 for student pilots seeking a sport
pilot certificate to operate in Class B airspace after satisfying
the requirements of 14 CFR 61.94.
3-4-1. GENERAL;5-1-1. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION;5-1-3. NOTICE TO
AIRMEN (NOTAM) SYSTEM;5-1-11. FLIGHTS OUTSIDE U.S. TERRITORIAL
AIRSPACE;7-1-5. PREFLIGHT BRIEFING;APPENDIX 3
ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS – This change removes all mention of the
discontinued Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP). This change also
provides guidance to pilot weather briefers and pilots on the
location of Domestic Notices and International Notices migrated
from the NTAP. Also added to paragraph 5-1-3 are Security NOTAMS
with both Domestic and International location identifiers for NOTAM
searchpurposes.
3-4-9. OBTAINING SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE STATUS;3-5-9. OTHER
NON-CHARTED AIRSPACE AREAS – This change clarifies where pilots may
find the most current information about the status of SUA when
flight planning.
4-2-4. AIRCRAFT CALL SIGNS – This change clarifies use of the
term “MEDEVAC” to identify a flight as a MEDEVAC mission for ATC
priority handling. This change re-formats the subparagraph, deletes
obsolete references, and updates language to provide clarity for
pilots of MEDEVAC flights requiring priority handling from ATC.
Also, clarification for flight planning is added. A NOTE is added
for pilots operating VFR without a filed flight plan.
4-5-6. TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS);4-5-7. AUTOMATIC
DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE BROADCAST (ADS-B) SERVICES;4-5-8. TRAFFIC
INFORMATION SERVICE BROADCAST (TIS-B);4-5-9. FLIGHT INFORMATION
SERVICE BROADCAST (FIS-B);4-5-10. AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE
REBROADCAST (ADS-R);7-1-11. FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICES (FIS) –
This change adds an email address where pilots can directly report
observed malfunctions of ADS-B and ADS-B-related services, updates
the table describing Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FISB)
products, and adds a note to paragraph 4-5-6 clarifying that
Traffic Information Service (TIS) is not related to Traffic
Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B). This change also reorganizes
the hierarchical structure of paragraph 7-1-11 to meet the Section
508 compliance requirements specified in FAA Order JO 7000.5E,
which states that the paragraph breakdown structure must not exceed
four levels, as well as makes other minor editorial
corrections.
7-2-1. GENERAL;7-2-2. PROCEDURES;7-2-3. ALTIMETER ERRORS;7-2-4.
HIGH BAROMETRIC PRESSURES;7-2-5. LOW BAROMETRIC PRESSURE;7-3-1.
EFFECT OF COLD TEMPERATURE ON BAROMETRIC ALTIMETERS;7-3-2. FLIGHT
PLANNING FOR COLD TEMPERATURE ALTIMETER ERRORS;7-3-3. EFFECTS OF
COLD TEMPERATURE ON BARO VNAV VERTICAL GUIDANCE;7-3-4. COLD
TEMPERATURE AIRPORTS;7-3-5. COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORTS
PROCEDURES;7-3-6. EXAMPLES FOR CALCULATING ALTITUDE CORRECTIONS ON
CTAS – The change will include adding a new section, Section 3,
Cold Temperature Barometric Altimeter Errors, Setting Procedures
andCold Temperature Airports (CTA), updating Section 2, and
renumbering the rest of the sections in Chapter 7. Cold Temperature
Restricted Airports (CTRA) will also be renamed Cold Temperature
Airports (CTA).
9-1-4. THE DIGITAL AERONAUTICAL CHART SUPPLEMENT (DACS) – All
references to The Digital Aeronautical Chart Supplement (DACS) data
files will be removed from the AIM by removing paragraph 9-1-4
e1(c).
EDITORIAL CHANGES –Editorial changes include a LAHSO correction
in paragraph 2-1-6. Also includes various reference updates.
PILOT/CONTROLLER GLOSSARY – Terms have been added, deleted, or
modified within the glossary.
ENTIRE PUBLICATION – Editorial/format changes were made where
necessary.
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BASIC FLIGHT INFORMATION AND ATCPROCEDURES
On page 447, delete the fourth paragraph regarding the Notices
to Airmen publication.
Chapter 1. AIR NAVIGATION
1-1-4. VOR RECEIVER CHECK: On page 462, revise subparagraph d.2.
and add new subparagraph d.4. as follows:
* * * * *d. * * *
1. * * *2. Certified airborne checkpoints and airways.3. * * *4.
If an airborne checkpoint is not available, select an estab-
lished VOR airway. Select a prominent ground point,
preferablymore than 20 NM from the VOR ground facility and maneuver
theaircraft directly over the point at a reasonably low altitude
aboveterrain and obstructions.
* * * * *
Chapter 2. AERONAUTICAL LIGHTING ANDOTHER AIRPORT VISUAL
AIDS
2-1-6. RUNWAY STATUS LIGHT (RWSL) SYSTEM: On page 522, in the
last sentence of subparagraph d., change the acronym “LASHO” to
“LAHSO.”
Chapter 3. CLASS B AIRSPACE
3-2-3. CLASS B AIRSPACE: On page 538, revise
subparagraphb.3.(d)(2) top include sport pilot as follows:
a. Definition. * * *b. Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment
Requirements. * * *
* * * * *3. * * *
* * * * *(d) * * *
(1) * * *(2) Who seeks a recreational pilot or sport pilot
certificate
and has met the requirements of 14 CFR Section 61.94.* * * *
*
3-4-1. GENERAL: On page 544, revise the NOTE beneath
subparagraph e. as follows:
* * * * *e. * * *
NOTE–For temporary restricted areas and temporary MOAs, pilots
shouldreview the Domestic Notices found on the Federal NOTAM
Sys-tem (FNS) NOTAM Search website under External Links or theAir
Traffic Plans and Publications website, the FAA SUA website,and/or
contact the appropriate overlying ATC facility to determinethe
effect of non-depicted SUA areas along their routes of flight.
3-4-9. OBTAINING SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE STATUS: On page 545, add
new subparagraph b. and redesignate subsequentsubparagraphs
accordingly as follows:
a. * * *b. An airspace NOTAM will be issued for SUA when the
SUA
airspace (permanent and/or temporary) requires a NOTAM
foractivation. Pilots should check ARTCC NOTAMs for
airspaceactivation.
* * * * *
On page 550, add new paragraph 3-5-9 as follows:
3-5-9. OTHER NON-CHARTED AIRSPACE AREASa. Stationary or Moving
Altitude Reservation (ALTRV). A
Stationary or Moving ALTRV is announced via an airspace
NOTAMissued by the Central Altitude Reservation Facility (CARF)
orARTCC. These announcements will appear in CARF and/orARTCC
NOTAMS. This airspace ensures non-participating IFRaircraft remain
separated from special activity. Non-participatingVFR aircraft are
permitted to fly through the area but shouldexercise vigilance.
b. ATC ASSIGNED AIRSPACE. Airspace of defined vertical/lateral
limits, assigned by ATC, for the purpose of providing airtraffic
segregation between the specified activities being con-ducted
within the assigned airspace and other IFR air traffic.ATCAA
locations and scheduled activation information can befound on the
FAA SUA website; a NOTAM will not be issued toannounce the
activation of this airspace.
Chapter 4. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
4-2-4. AIRCRAFT CALL SIGNS: On page 565, revise subparagraph b.;
delete subparagraph b.2. and both EXAMPLEs beneath subparagraphs
b.1. and b.3.; insert new subparagraphs b.1.-b.3. including a new
EXAMPLE beneath new subparagraph b.1.; revise and redesignate old
subparagraphs b.1. and b.3. as new subparagraphs b.3.(a) and
b.3.(b) respectively; and add newsubparagraphs b.4. and b.5.
including a new NOTE and REFERENCE beneath new subparagraph b.4. as
follows:
* * * * *b. Air Ambulance Flights. * * * It is only intended for
those
missions of an urgent medical nature and to be utilized only
forthat portion of the flight requiring priority handling. It is
importantfor ATC to be aware of a flight’s MEDEVAC status, and it
is thepilot’s responsibility to ensure that this information is
provided toATC.
1. To receive priority handling from ATC, the pilot must
verballyidentify the flight in radio transmissions by stating
“MEDEVAC”followed by the FAA authorized call sign (ICAO 3LD, US
Special,or local) or the aircraft civil “N” registration
numbers/letters.
EXAMPLE–If the aircraft identification of the flight indicates
DAL51, the pilotstates “MEDEVAC Delta Fifty One.”
If the aircraft identification of the flight indicates MDSTR1,
thepilot states “MEDEVAC Medstar One.”
If the aircraft identification of the flight indicates N123G
orLN123G, the pilot states “MEDEVAC One Two Three Golf”.
2. If requested by the pilot, ATC will provide additional
assist-ance (e.g., landline notifications) to expedite ground
handling ofpatients, vital organs, or urgently needed medical
materials.When possible make these requests to ATC via methods
otherthan through ATC radio frequencies.
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3. MEDEVAC flights may include:(a) Civilian air ambulance
flights responding to medical emer-
gencies (e.g., first call to an accident scene, carrying
patients,organ donors, organs, or other urgently needed lifesaving
medicalmaterial).
(b) Air carrier and air taxi flights responding to medical
emer-gencies. The nature of these medical emergency flights
usuallyconcerns the transportation of urgently needed lifesaving
medicalmaterials or vital organs, but can include inflight medical
emer-gencies. It is imperative that the company/pilot determine, by
thenature/urgency of the specific medical cargo, if priority
ATCassistance is required.
4. When filing a flight plan, pilots may include “L” for
MEDEVACwith the aircraft registration letters/digits and/or
include“MEDEVAC” in Item 11 (Remarks) of the flight plan or Item
18(Other Information) of an international flight plan. However,
ATCwill only use these flight plan entries for informational
purposes oras a visual indicator. ATC will only provide priority
handling whenthe pilot verbally identifies the “MEDEVAC” status of
the flight asdescribed in subparagraph b1 above.
NOTE–Civilian air ambulance aircraft operating VFR and without a
filedflight plan are eligible for priority handling in accordance
withsubparagraph b1 above.
REFERENCE–AIM, Para 5-1-8, Flight Plan (FAA Form
7233-1)-Domestic FlightsAIM, Para 5-1-9, International Flight Plan
(FAA Form 7233-4)-IFRFlights (For Domestic or International
Flights)
5. ATC will also provide priority handling to HOSP and AIREVAC
flights when verbally requested. These aircraft may file“HOSP” or
“AIR EVAC” in either Item 11 (Remarks) of the flightplan or Item 18
of an international flight plan. For aircraft identi-fication in
radio transmissions, civilian pilots will use normal callsigns when
filing “HOSP” and military pilots will use the “EVAC”call sign.
* * * * *
4-3-18. TAXIING: On page 580, revise the REFERENCE beneath
subparagraph b. as follows:
* * * * *b. ATC clearances or instructions pertaining to * *
*
REFERENCE–AIM, Paragraph 7-4-1, General
* * * * *
4-5-6. TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS): On page 601, add a new
NOTE beneath subparagraph e.1. as follows:
* * * * *e. Reports of TIS Malfunctions.
1. Users of TIS can render valuable assistance in * * *NOTE–TIS
operates at only those terminal Mode S radar sites depictedin FIG
4-5-5. Though similar in some ways, TIS is not related toTIS-B
(Traffic Information Service-Broadcast).
4-5-7. AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST (ADS-B)
SERVICES: On page 604, revise subparagraphs f.-f.4. as follows:
* * * * *f. Reports of ADS-B Malfunctions.
* * * Since ADS-B performance is monitored by
maintenancepersonnel rather than ATC, report malfunctions to the
nearestFlight Service Station (FSS) facility by radio or telephone,
or bysending an email to the ADS-B help desk at
[email protected] should include:
1. Condition observed;2. Date and time of observation;3.
Altitude and location of observation;4. Type and call sign of the
aircraft; and5. * * *
4-5-8. TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE-BROADCAST (TIS-B): On page
605, revise subparagraphs e.-e.4. as follows:* * * * *
e. Reports of TIS-B Malfunctions.* * * Since TIS-B performance
is monitored by maintenancepersonnel rather than ATC, report
malfunctions to the nearestFlight Service Station (FSS) facility by
radio or telephone, or bysending an email to the ADS-B help desk at
[email protected] should include:
1. Condition observed;2. Date and time of observation;3.
Altitude and location of observation;4. Type and call sign of the
aircraft; and5. * * *
4-5-9. FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE-BROADCAST (FIS-B): On pages
605-606, revise subparagraphs c.-c.4., TBL 4-5-3, and the NOTE
beneath TBL 4-5-3 as follows:
* * * * *c. Reports of FIS-B Malfunctions.
* * * Since FIS-B performance is monitored by
maintenancepersonnel rather than ATC, report malfunctions to the
nearestFlight Service Station (FSS) facility by radio or telephone,
or bysending an email to the ADS-B help desk at
[email protected] should include:
1. Condition observed;2. Date and time of observation;3.
Altitude and location of observation;4. Type and call sign of the
aircraft; and5. * * *
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FIS-B Over UAT Product Update and Transmission Intervals
Product Update Interval1 Transmission Interval (95%)2 Basic
Product
AIRMET As Available 5 minutes Yes
AWW/WW As Available, then at 15 minute intervals for 1 hour 5
minutes No
Ceiling As Available 10 minutes No
Convective SIGMET As Available, then at 15 minute intervals for
1 hour 5 minutes Yes
D-ATIS As Available 1 minute No
Echo Top 5 minutes 5 minutes No
METAR/SPECI 1 minute (where available), As Available otherwise 5
minutes Yes
MRMS NEXRAD (CONUS) 2 minutes 15 minutes Yes
MRMS NEXRAD (Regional) 2 minutes 2.5 minutes Yes
NOTAMs-D/FDC As Available 10 minutes Yes
NOTAMs-TFR As Available 10 minutes Yes
PIREP As Available 10 minutes Yes
SIGMET As Available, then at 15 minute intervals for 1 hour 5
minutes Yes
SUA Status As Available 10 minutes Yes
TAF/AMEND 6 Hours (±15 minutes) 10 minutes Yes
Temperature Aloft 12 Hours (±15 minutes) 10 minutes Yes
TWIP As Available 1 minute No
Winds aloft 12 Hours (±15 minutes) 10 minutes Yes
Lightning strikes 3 5 minutes 5 minutes Yes
Turbulence 3 1 minute 15 minutes Yes
Icing, Forecast Potential (FIP) 3 60 minutes 15 minutes Yes
Cloud tops 3 30 minutes 15 minutes Yes
1 Minute AWOS 3 1 minute 10 minutes No
Graphical-AIRMET 3 As Available 5 minutes Yes
Center Weather Advisory (CWA) 3 As Available 10 minutes Yes
Temporary Restricted Areas (TRA) As Available 10 minutes Yes
Temporary Military Operations Areas (TMOA) As Available 10
minutes Yes
TBL 4-5-31 The Update Interval is the rate at which the product
data is available from the source.2 The Transmission Interval is
the amount of time within which a new or updated product
transmission must be completed (95%) andthe rate or repetition
interval at which the product is rebroadcast (95%).3 The
transmission and update intervals for the expanded set of basic
meteorological products may be adjusted based on FAA andvendor
agreement on the final product formats and performance
requirements.
NOTE−[1] Details concerning the content, format, and symbols of
the various data link products provided should be obtained from the
specific
avionics manufacturer.
[2] NOTAM-D and NOTAM-FDC products broadcast via FIS-B are
limited to those issued or effective within the past 30 days.
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4-5-10. AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-REBROADCAST (ADS-R): On
page 606, revise subparagraphs b.-b.4. as follows:
* * * * *b. Reports of ADS-R Malfunctions.
* * * Since ADS-R performance is monitored by
maintenancepersonnel rather than ATC, report malfunctions to the
nearestFlight Service Station (FSS) facility by radio or telephone,
or bysending an email to the ADS-B help desk at
[email protected] should include:
1. Condition observed;2. Date and time of observation;3.
Altitude and location of observation;4. Type and call sign of the
aircraft; and5. * * *
Chapter 5. AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
5-1-1. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION: On page 615, revise the NOTE
beneath subparagraph d. as follows:
* * * * *d. FSSs are required to advise of pertinent * * *
NOTE–Domestic Notices and International Notices are not
providedduring a briefing unless specifically requested by the
pilot sincethe FSS specialist has no way of knowing whether the
pilot hasalready checked the Federal NOTAM System (FNS) NOTAMSearch
System External links prior to calling. * * * Rememberto ask for
these Notices if you have not already reviewed thisinformation, and
to request all pertinent NOTAMs specific to yourflight.
* * * * *
5-1-3. NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) SYSTEM: On page 620, replace
subparagraphs g.-g.2. with new subparagraphs g.-g.2. asfollows:
* * * * *g. Security NOTAMS:
1. U.S. Domestic Security NOTAMS are FDC NOTAMS thatinform
pilots of certain U.S. security activities or requirements,such as
Special Security Instructions for aircraft operations to,from,
within, or transitioning U.S. territorial airspace. TheseNOTAMS are
found on the Federal NOTAM System (FNS)NOTAM Search website under
the location designator KZZZ.
2. United States International Flight Prohibitions,
PotentialHostile Situations, and Foreign Notices are issued by the
FAAand are found on the Federal NOTAM System (FNS) NOTAMSearch
website under the location designator KICZ.
5-1-11. FLIGHTS OUTSIDE U.S. TERRITORIAL AIRSPACE: On page 635,
revise subparagraph e. as follows:
* * * * *e. Current NOTAMs for foreign locations must also be
reviewed.
International Notices regarding specific countries may be
ob-tained through the Federal NOTAM System (FNS) NOTAMSearch
External Links or the Air Traffic Plans and Publicationswebsite. *
* *
* * * * *
5-1-17. COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS: On page 637, revise the
REFERENCE as follows:
* * * * *REFERENCE–AIM, Chapter 7, Section 3, Cold Temperature
Barometric Altim-eter Errors, Setting Procedures, and Cold
Temperature Airports(CTA)AIM, TBL 7-3-1, ICAO Cold Temperature
Error Table
5-2-7. DEPARTURE RESTRICTIONS, CLEARANCE VOID TIMES, HOLD FOR
RELEASE, AND RELEASE TIMES: On page 640, revise subparagraph a.2.
to add ADS-B as follows:
a. * * ** * * * *
2. Hold for Release. * * * However, prior to takeoff the
pilotshould cancel the IFR flight plan and operate the
transponder/ADS-B on the appropriate VFR code. * * *
* * * * *
5-5-4. INSTRUMENT APPROACH: On page 708, revise the REFERENCE
beneath subparagraph a.4. as follows:
a. Pilot.* * * * *
4. * * *REFERENCE–AIM, Chapter 7, Section 3, Cold Temperature
Barometric AltimeterErrors, Setting Procedures, and Cold
Temperature Airports (CTA)AIM, TBL 7-3-1, ICAO Cold Temperature
Error Table
* * * * *
5-5-5. MISSED APPROACH: On page 709, revise the REFERENCE
beneath subparagraph a.5. as follows:
a. Pilot.* * * * *
5. * * *REFERENCE–AIM, Chapter 7, Section 3, Cold Temperature
Barometric AltimeterErrors, Setting Procedures, and Cold
Temperature Airports (CTA)AIM, TBL 7-3-1, ICAO Cold Temperature
Error Table
* * * * *
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Chapter 7. SAFETY OF FLIGHT
7-1-5. PREFLIGHT BRIEFING: On pages 743-744, revise the NOTE
beneath subparagraph b.8.(c) and subparagraph b.10.(b) as
follows:
* * * * *b. Standard Briefing. * * *
* * * * *8. Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).
* * * * *(c) * * *
NOTE−[1] * * *
[2] Airway NOTAMs, procedural NOTAMs, and NOTAMs thatare general
in nature and not tied to a specific airport/facility (forexample,
flight advisories and restrictions, open duration specialsecurity
instructions, and special flight rules areas) are briefedsolely by
pilot request. For complete flight information, pilots areurged to
review the Domestic Notices and International Noticesfound in the
External Links section of the Federal NOTAM Sys-tem (FNS) NOTAM
Search System and the Chart SupplementU.S. In addition to obtaining
a briefing.
* * * * *10. Pilots may obtain the following from flight
service
station briefers upon request:
* * * * *(b) A review of airway NOTAMs, procedural NOTAMs,
and
NOTAMs that are general in nature and not tied to a specific
air-port/facility (for example, flight advisories and restrictions,
openduration special security instructions, and special flight
rulesareas), Domestic Notices and International Notices.
DomesticNotices and International Notices are found in the External
Linkssection of the Federal NOTAM System (FNS) NOTAM
SearchSystem.
* * * * *
7-1-11. FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICES (FIS): On page 751,
redesignate subparagraph a. as an undesignated introductory
paragraph, redesignate subsequent subparagraphs by promoting them
one level, and revise redesignated subpara-graph a. On page 752,
revise redesignated subparagraphs d.4., d.5., and d.7., redesignate
redesignated subparagraph d.8. as subparagraph e., redesignate
subsequent subparagraphs by promoting them two levels, revise
redesignated subparagraph e.2., and delete redesignated
subparagraphs e.2.(a)-e.2.(k). On page 753, revise redesignated
subparagraphs e.5. an