Federal Register #FAA20264008

FAA Proposes New RNAV Routes in Texas and Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on a proposed regulatory action to establish two new Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes in Texas to improve air traffic flow around Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Office: Rules and Regulations Group, Policy Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - Bombardier (referenced in related airworthiness directive) - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment of RNAV Route T-583 (Laredo VORTAC to Waco VORTAC, bypassing Austin TRACON airspace on the west) - Establishment of RNAV Route T-585 (Corpus Christi VORTAC to Waco VORTAC, bypassing Austin TRACON airspace on the east) - Airworthiness directive for Bombardier BD7001A10 and BD7001A11 airplanes (addressing brake control unit issues) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The RNAV routes are designed to provide more direct and efficient air traffic routing, reduce low altitude aircraft volume over the Austin terminal area, and facilitate revised arrival procedures - The airworthiness directive targets safety improvements for specific Bombardier aircraft models - No direct procurement of goods or services is involved in the RNAV route establishment; this is a regulatory and airspace management action - Key locations include Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and navigation points at Laredo, Waco, and Corpus Christi, Texas

Description

This action proposes to establish United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-583 and T-585 in Texas to support new air traffic procedures at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). RNAV Route T-583 will extend between Laredo (LRD), TX VORTAC and Waco (ACT), TX VORTAC, bypassing Austin TRACON airspace on the west side. RNAV Route T-585 will extend between Corpus Christi (CRP), TX VORTAC and Waco (ACT), TX VORTAC, bypassing Austin TRACON airspace on the east side. These routes aim to provide a more direct and efficient route structure, reduce low altitude aircraft volume over Austin Terminal area, and facilitate revised arrival procedures within Austin Terminal airspace.

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