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FAASTeam Notice
Type: General Information
Notice Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Notice Number: NOTC4723
FAAST Blast
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
FAAST Blast — Week of Apr 29 – May 05, 2013
Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update


Comment Period Open for New Airman Certification Standards
             An FAA/industry working group has recently drafted new Airman Certification Standards (ACS) documents that aim to provide a more integrated and systematic approach to airman certification testing and training. These documents specifically address knowledge and flight proficiency requirements for the private pilot certificate and instrument rating. They also support the FAA’s goal of reducing fatal general aviation accidents by incorporating task-specific risk management considerations with the flying skills outlined in existing practical test standards. Given the importance of this effort, the working group asked the FAA to establish a public docket (Docket Number FAA-2013-0316) for review and comment. In addition to the previous link, you can also access the documents by entering the docket number in the search menu when you go to www.regulations.gov. There is a link on the right menu bar for submission of comments. As comments post, they will be available for review in the same docket.The deadline for comments is May 24, 2013.
 
New Tire Safety Course Available at FAASafety.gov
            Anyone who notices the long black streaks at the approach end of a runway can appreciate the brutal forces aircraft tires endure during the transition from being airborne to earthbound, or vice versa. Exposed to a regular mix of temperature extremes, pressure changes, and powerful friction forces, aircraft tires definitely require special attention. With that in mind, the FAA Safety team (FAASTeam) and Michelin North America have partnered to create a new online course for tire safety: ALC-269: The Impact of Tire Maintenance on Aircraft Safety. 
            The course focuses on two critical threats to safe tire operation: tire inflation pressure and foreign object debris (FOD). To take the course, go to www.FAASafety.gov. More information regarding aircraft tire care and service is available at www.airmichelin.com.
 
Flying Green; New FAA Safety Briefing Covers Environmental Advances
            The May/June 2013 issue of FAA Safety Briefing focuses on environmental advances in general aviation. Articles explore ways we can “fly green” through new technology and by following environmentally sound practices. Features include how to be a noise-friendly neighbor (p. 10), whether electric aircraft are in our future (p. 18), and a look at FAA’s avgas initiative (p. 13). The issue will available later this week at www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefing.
 
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