Federal Register #2026-20221

FAA Request for Comments on Renewing Approval for the ETOPS Information Collection

The FAA is seeking public comments on renewing approval for its Extended Operations (ETOPS) information collection, not soliciting a purchase. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); no specific office is identified. - Purpose: Renew Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection “Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes” (OMB Control Number 2120-0718). - What the information supports: FAA oversight of long-range operations by certificated air carriers using two-engine airplanes, including operations more than 180 minutes from an alternate airport. The information helps assess aircraft readiness to minimize or prevent diversions and personnel training to reduce their impacts. - Respondents and burden: The FAA estimates 22 current operators, 4 airplane or engine manufacturers or type-certificate holders, and 6 prospective Part 121 or Part 135 operators. Responses are collected on occasion; the estimated average burden is one hour per response, totaling 41,214 annual burden hours. - OEMs, vendors, and procurement items: No companies are named, and no products, services, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration invites public comments on its request to renew OMB approval for the information collection titled Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes. The collection concerns practices allowing certificated air carriers to operate two-engine airplanes on long-range routes, including routes beyond 180 minutes from an alternate airport. The FAA uses the information to help ensure aircraft are equipped to minimize or prevent diversions and personnel are trained to reduce adverse impacts. Written comments are due December 1, 2026.

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