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ADVISORY       CAUTIONARY      NON-DIRECTIVE

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT Elizabeth Matarese, AAS-300 (202) 267.8723

DATE: 	8/24/2004	No. 04-08	
TO: 	Airport Operators, FAA Airport Certification Safety Inspectors	
TOPIC: 	PART 139 ACM SUBMISSION DATES	
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BACKGROUND

The revision to14 CFR Part 139 became effective on June 9, 2004.  Airport operators are required to submit complete Airport Certification Manuals (ACMs) for approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The complete ACM is to include a legible, well-drawn sign and marking plan.  

Dates for submission of the ACMs are as follows:

 CLASS I...................DECEMBER 9, 2004

 CLASS II, III, IV...................JUNE 9, 2005

Airport operators will continue to conduct operations under their currently FAA-approved ACMs until they receive approval to operate according to the new/revised ACM.

Please note:
Airport operators who fail to submit a revised or initial ACM by the required submission date may be in violation of the regulation and subject to administrative or civil penalty action. They may also be subject to the suspension of air carrier service until the FAA approves their revised ACM.   

The FAA Regional Airports offices will be reviewing and approving more than 400 revised ACMs after the December 9 submission date.  A timely submission of the airport operator’s ACM is essential in precluding any delay in the review process or in the timely implementation of the ACM.  

______________OSB_______________________                      8/24/2004
Benedict D. Castellano, Manager						DATE
Airport Safety and Certification Division (AAS-300)          

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