Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes; Correction

<RULE> DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION <SUBAGY>Federal Aviation Administration</SUBAGY> <CFR>14 CFR Parts 142 and 194</CFR> <DEPDOC>[Docket No. FAA-2023-1275; Amdt. Nos. 142-11A and 194-1A]</DEPDOC> <RIN>RIN 2120-AL72</RIN> <SUBJECT>Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes; Correction</SUBJECT> <HD SOURCE="HED">AGENCY:</HD> Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). <HD SOURCE="HED">ACTION:</HD> Final rule; correction. <SUM> <HD SOURCE="HED">SUMMARY:</HD> On November 21, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final rule titled “Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes” (RIN 2120-AL72). That final rule inadvertently duplicated two tables in the regulatory text of the Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered-lift. This correction removes the duplicates. Additionally, the FAA inadvertently cited an incorrect paragraph in the Training center instructor eligibility requirements section of the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction corrects the paragraph reference. </SUM> <EFFDATE> <HD SOURCE="HED">DATES:</HD> This correction is effective January 21, 2025. </EFFDATE> <FURINF> <HD SOURCE="HED">FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:</HD> Christina Grabill, AFS-810, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-1100; email <E T="03">9-FAA-Powered-Lift@faa.gov.</E> </FURINF> <SUPLINF> <HD SOURCE="HED">SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:</HD> On November 21, 2024, the “Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations” final rule (RIN 2120-AL72) published in the <E T="04">Federal Register</E> at 89 FR 92296. After publication, the FAA discovered that two tables had been inadvertently duplicated in the regulatory text of part 194, specifically table 1 to § 194.302 and table 1 to § 194.306. These two tables detail the provisions under parts 91 and 135 applicable to powered-lift, respectively. The first instance of each table includes revisions made prior to the publication of this rule while the second instance is the outdated and incorrect table. These revisions include adding the phrase “of this chapter,” where appropriate, and removing redundant section heading citations. This document corrects those tables by removing the incorrect text from each section. Additionally, the FAA inadvertently incorrectly cited a paragraph in § 142.47(a)(5)(iv). The FAA had intended to cite paragraph (a)(5)(i) but instead cited § 142.47(a)(i). This document corrects that citation. <HD SOURCE="HD1">Corrections</HD> In FR 2024-24886, published in the <E T="04">Federal Register</E> of November 21, 2024, at 89 FR 92296, make the following corrections: <SECTION> <SECTNO>§ 142.47</SECTNO> <SUBJECT>[Corrected]</SUBJECT> </SECTION> <REGTEXT TITLE="14" PART="142"> 1. On page 92489, in the first column, in § 142.47, in paragraph (a)(5)(iv) introductory text, “(a)(i)” is corrected to read “(a)(5)(i)”. </REGTEXT> <REGTEXT TITLE="14" PART="194"> 2. Beginning on page 92499, table 1 to § 194.302 is corrected to read as follows: <SECTION> <SECTNO>§ 194.302</SECTNO> <SUBJECT>[Corrected]</SUBJECT> <STARS/> <GPOTABLE COLS="3" OPTS="L2,nj,p7,7/8,i1" CDEF="s50,r100,r100"> <TTITLE>Table 1 to § 194.302</TTITLE> <CHED H="1">Regulation</CHED> <CHED H="1">Applicability</CHED> <CHED H="1">Additional requirements or clarification</CHED> <ROW EXPSTB="02" RUL="s"> <ENT I="21"> <E T="02">Part 91, Subpart A General</E> </ENT> </ROW> <ROW EXPSTB="00" RUL="s"> <ENT I="01">(a) Section 91.9(a) and (b) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to all powered-lift</ENT> <ENT>The requirement for an approved Aircraft Flight Manual is set forth in the airworthiness criteria established under § 21.17(b) of this chapter.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW EXPSTB="02" RUL="s"> <ENT I="21"> <E T="02">Part 91, Subpart B Flight Rules</E> </ENT> </ROW> <ROW EXPSTB="00"> <ENT I="01">(b) Section 91.103(b)(1) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift for which an approved Aircraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required</ENT> <ENT/> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(c) Section 91.107(a)(3)(i) through (iii) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to all powered-lift</ENT> <ENT>The exception under § 91.107(a)(3) of this chapter for seaplane and float equipped rotorcraft operations during movement on the surface applies to persons pushing off a powered-lift from the dock or persons mooring the powered-lift at the dock.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(d) Section 91.119(d) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode</ENT> <ENT>Under § 91.119(d) of this chapter, a powered-lift may be operated in vertical-lift flight mode at less than the minimums prescribed in § 91.119(b) or (c) of this chapter, provided each person operating the powered-lift complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for powered-lift by the FAA.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(e) Section 91.126(b)(1) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift operating in wing-borne flight mode</ENT> <ENT>If the powered-lift is operating in vertical-lift flight mode, see paragraph (f) of this section.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(f) Section 91.126(b)(2) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode</ENT> <ENT>If the powered-lift is operating in wing-borne flight mode, see paragraph (e) of this section.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(g) Section 91.129(e)(1) and (2), (g)(2), and (h) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to large or turbine-powered powered-lift</ENT> <ENT/> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(h) Section 91.129(e)(3) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift preparing to land in wing-borne flight mode</ENT> <ENT/> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(i) Section 91.129(f)(1) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift operating in wing-borne flight mode</ENT> <ENT>(1) If the powered-lift is operating in vertical-lift flight mode, see paragraph (j) of this section.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="22"> </ENT> <ENT O="xl"/> <ENT>(2) Section 91.129(f)(1) of this chapter does not apply when the operator of a powered-lift is conducting a circling approach under part 97 of this chapter or when otherwise requested by air traffic control (ATC).</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(j) Section 91.129(f)(2) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode</ENT> <ENT>(1) If the powered-lift is operating in wing-borne flight mode, see paragraph (i) of this section.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="22"> </ENT> <ENT O="xl"/> <ENT>(2) Section 91.129(f)(2) does not apply when the operator of a powered-lift is conducting a circling approach under part 97 of this chapter or when otherwise requested by ATC.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(k) Section 91.131(a)(2) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to large powered-lift</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(l) Section 91.151(a) and (b) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift</ENT> <ENT>(1) A powered-lift with the performance capability, as outlined in the Aircraft Flight Manual, to conduct a landing in the vertical-lift flight mode along the entire route of flight may use the VFR fuel requirements outlined in § 91.151(b) of this chapter.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="22"> </ENT> <ENT O="xl"/> <ENT>(2) Powered-lift unable to meet the requirements of paragraph (l)(1) of this section must use the rule requirements outlined in § 91.151(a) of this chapter.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(m) Section 91.155(a) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>The helicopter provision under § 91.155(a) of this chapter applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode and at a speed that allows the pilot to see any other traffic or obstructions in time to avoid a collision</ENT> <ENT>(1) Except as provided in § 91.155(b) of this chapter, powered-lift that meet the requirements of paragraph (m) of this section may operate under the helicopter VFR visibility minimums outlined under § 91.155(a) of this chapter in class G airspace.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="22"> </ENT> <ENT O="xl"/> <ENT>(2) Powered-lift unable to meet the requirements of paragraph (m) of this section must use the VFR visibility minimums in § 91.155(a) of this chapter for aircraft other than helicopters.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(n) Section 91.155(b)(1) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift operating in the vertical-lift flight mode and at a speed that allows the pilot to see any other traffic or obstructions in time to avoid a collision</ENT> <ENT>(1) Powered-lift that meet the requirements of paragraph (n) of this section may use the VFR visibility minimums outlined in § 91.155(b)(1) of this chapter in Class G airspace.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="22"> </ENT> <ENT O="xl"/> <ENT>(2) Powered-lift unable to meet the requirements of paragraph (n) of this section must use the visibility minimums outlined in § 91.155(b)(2) of this chapter.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(o) Section 91.155(b)(2) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>Applies to powered-lift</ENT> <ENT>Powered-lift operating in Class G airspace that cannot meet the requirements of paragraph (n) of this section must use the VFR visibility minimums outlined under § 91.155(b)(2) of this chapter.</ENT> </ROW> <ROW> <ENT I="01">(p) Section 91.157(b)(3), (b)(4), and (c) of this chapter</ENT> <ENT>The helicopter exceptions outlined in § 91.157(b)(3), (b)(4), and (c) of this chapter apply to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode when those aircraft are operated at a speed that allows the pilot to see any other traffic or obstructions in time to avoi ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Preview showing 10k of 66k characters. 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