[Federal Register: August 9, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 154)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Alternate Means of Compliance; JAR 22, Change 5
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: This document announces the availability of an alternate means
of compliance for glider stall speed requirements. The FAA certificates
gliders under 14 CFR part 21, Sec. 21.17. Guidance found in AC 21.17-2A
states that one acceptable criterion for glider certification is Joint
Airworthiness Regulation (JAR) 22, which is the European standard for
gliders. JAR 22, Change 5 (JAR 22.49(b)(2)) defines the
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requirements for stall speed. This alternate means of compliance allows
the Rollanden-Schneider Flugzeugbau GmbH Model LS-8 glider to be type
certificated with a higher stalling speed because the Model LS-8 has
compensating features.
Discussion: On July 9, 2001, an alternate means of compliance,
Finding No. ACE-01-05, was issued for the Model LS-8 glider. We have
determined that this same alternate means would be usable by other
glider manufacturers following adequate FAA review. Therefore, we are
making this alternate means available to all glider manufacturers for
their use.
ADDRESSES: Copies of alternate means of compliance Finding No. ACE-01-
05, may be requested from the folllowing: Small Airplane Directorate,
Standards Office (ACE-110), Aircraft Certification Office, Federal
Aviation Administration, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, MO 64106.
The alternate means of compliance is also available on the Internet at
the following address http://www.faa.gov/avr/air/ace/acehome.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lowell Foster, Federal Aviation
Administration, Small Airplane Directorate, ACE-111, Room 301, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone (816) 329-4125; fax 816-
329-3047; e-mail: Lowell.Foster@faa.gov.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 30, 2001.
James E. Jackson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 01-20036 Filed 8-8-01; 8:45 am]
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