other · Rule · Final rule; confirmation of effective date and response to public comments. · Published 2016-09-26 · Effective 2016-09-26 · 81 FR 65874
Document
Document number
2016-23121
Federal Register citation
81 FR 65874
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; confirmation of effective date and response to public comments.
Category
other
Publication date
2016-09-26
Effective date
2016-09-26
FAA docket
Docket No.: FAA-2016-8744
Abstract
This action confirms the effective date and adopts as final the interim final rule published on July 27, 2016, and responds to the comments received on that interim final rule. The rule removed the requirement that a repair station with an airframe rating provide suitable permanent housing to enclose the largest type and model aircraft listed on its operations specifications. The FAA also revised its general housing and facilities regulation to provide that a repair station's housing for its facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel must be consistent not only with its ratings, but also with its limitations to those ratings. Finally, the FAA added an additional general purpose limited rating to cover maintenance work not covered by the existing 12 limited rating categories.