Federal Register #FAA-2025-5436

FAA Seeks Comments on Renewal of Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction Information Collection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on the renewal of its information collection for fuel tank flammability reduction on transport category airplanes. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Scope of Information Collection: - Design Approval Holders (DAHs), including type certificate, amended type certificate, supplemental type certificate, Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization, and field approval holders, must submit semi-annual reports on the reliability of fuel tank flammability reduction means - Approximately 16 DAHs are required to participate - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applies broadly to all DAHs - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing, semi-annual reporting and documentation of component reliability for fuel tank flammability reduction systems - No physical products or purchase quantities are requested - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FAA Safety Management System (SMS) and fuel tank safety regulations (rule 25.981) - Reporting is required twice per year to ensure continued safety and certification reliability as aircraft age - Additional Context: - The FAA is also renewing exemptions for 21 individuals from hearing requirements for interstate commercial motor vehicle operation (not directly related to the main information collection) - Locations: - FAA offices in Washington, DC and Fort Worth, Texas are involved in the administration and collection of reports - Place of performance may include Des Moines, Washington, as referenced in the attachments

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its intention to renew approval for an information collection related to the Fuel Tank Flammability Safety rule 25.981. This rule requires Design Approval Holders (DAH) to report component reliability data of fuel tank flammability reduction means to the FAA. The ongoing data collection ensures that as transport aircraft operate longer, their fuel tank safety levels continue to meet certification reliability standards, supporting FAA's Safety Management System goals by proactively identifying hazards and mitigating risks.

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