Federal Register #FAA20265150

FAA Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Classic Series and Regulatory Proposals for Airspace and Anchorage

This notice summarizes proposed regulatory actions by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Coast Guard: - FAA Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Classic Series - Applies to Boeing 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes - Addresses malfunctioning angle of airflow (AOA) sensor vanes causing nuisance stick shaker activation - Compliance requires actions per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 73730A1081 RB, Revision 1 - No procurement of products or services; directive mandates maintenance actions - FAA Proposal to Establish Class E Airspace at Trading Bay Production Airport, AK - Regulatory action to enhance safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations - No products or services requested; no OEMs or vendors involved - Coast Guard Proposed Anchorage Regulation Amendment in Galveston, TX - Adds a 48-hour time limit for vessels anchoring in Bolivar Anchorage area (A) East - Aligns with existing time limits in other Bolivar Anchorage areas - OEM Highlight - Boeing is the primary OEM referenced for the airworthiness directive - No procurement opportunity - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract values specified - Actions are regulatory and maintenance-related, not solicitations for goods or services

Description

This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Trading Bay Production Airport, Trading Bay, AK. The purpose of this action is to support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. The proposed airspace would encompass a 3.9-mile radius west and a 7-mile radius east of the airport reference point to contain IFR aircraft transitioning to or from the airport. Comments on the proposal must be received by October 2, 2026.

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