[Federal Register: February 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 23)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
Notice: RNP SAAAR Approval Consultant Opportunities
ACTION: Notice and request for applications.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that
it is seeking to identify qualified industry consultants to assist 14
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91, 121, 125, 129, 135
applicants as they pursue approval to conduct ``Required Navigation
Performance Special Aircraft and Aircrew Authorization Required'' (RNP
SAAAR) approaches. Provisions for gaining those approvals are contained
within FAA Advisory Circular 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.
DATES: Formal letter of application must be received on or before March
2, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Vincent Chirasello, Federal
Aviation Administration, AFS-400 Flight Technologies and Procedures
Division, 470 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 4102, Washington, DC 20024, (202)
385-4586.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RNP SAAAR procedures provide an opportunity
to improve safety, efficiency and capacity. Safety is improved when RNP
approaches replace visual or non-precision approaches, and efficiency
is improved through more repeatable and optimum flight paths. Capacity
can be improved by de-conflicting traffic during instrument conditions.
RNP SAAAR procedures provide an unprecedented flexibility in
construction of approach procedures. RNP SAAAR procedures build upon
the performance based National Airspace System (NAS) concept. The
performance requiremetns to conduct an approach are defined, and
aircraft are qualified against these performance requirements. RNP
approaches include unique, characteristics that require special
aircraft and aircrew capabilities and authorization similar to Category
(CAT) II/III ILS operations. The AC 90-101 RNP SAAAR approval process
is complex and the success of the process depends on the quality of the
application. Although the FAA is committed to providing approval
services, a reduced budget and increase in attrition leaves fewer
resources available to assist new entrants in the approval process. In
an effort to address this new RNP SAAAR entrant need, the FAA will
develop and maintain a list of qualified AC 90-101 RNP SAAAR Approval
Consultants to assist in the approval process. This process will
benefit the general public by helping expedite new entrant
applications.
(a) Eligibility Requirements: To be identified as an FAA-qualified
RNP
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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 2 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 oeprations, 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 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. Vincent Chirasello,
Federal Aviation Administration, AFS-400 Flight Technologies and
Procedures Division, 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.
(6) See the following web site for additional information, http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/afs/afs400/afs410/rnp/
.
Authority: The FAA is authorized to enter into this Agreement by
49 U.S.C. 106 (1), (6) and (m).
Issued in Washington, DC, January 29, 2007.
John M. Allen,
Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service, AFS-2.
[FR Doc. 07-467 Filed 2-2-07; 8:45 am]
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