Federal Register #FAA-2025-5634

FAA Requests Comments on Renewal of Flightcrew Duty and Rest Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, regarding the renewal of an information collection for flightcrew duty and rest requirements. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of goods or services. - Purpose: - Collect information from certificated air carriers when flightcrew duty or rest requirements are exceeded - Data includes scheduled and actual flight duty periods, flight times, city pairs, departure times, flight numbers, and reasons for exceedance - Supports regulatory oversight, trend monitoring, and fatigue risk management - Requirements: - Mandatory reporting and recordkeeping when maximum daily flight time or Flight Duty Period (FDP) limits are exceeded - Information supports voluntary Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) development and fatigue training - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested - No unique technical or product requirements; focus is on regulatory compliance and safety monitoring

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to flight and duty limitations and rest requirements for flightcrew members. The collection involves reporting exceeded flight duty periods and flight times, including scheduled maximum and actual flight duty periods and flight times, basic flight information, and reasons for exceedance. Reporting and recordkeeping are required when a certificated air carrier exceeds maximum daily flight time or Flight Duty Period limits. The information is used to monitor trends in exceedance, identify systemic causes, and assess operator scheduling practices. The collection also supports voluntary development of Fatigue Risk Management Systems and fatigue training programs.

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