Notice2023-15961
Notice of Intent To Designate as Abandoned Horizon Instruments, Inc., Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA5842NW
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Published
July 28, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This notice announces the FAA's intent to designate Horizon Instruments, Inc., Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA5842NW as abandoned and make the related engineering data available upon request. The FAA has received a request to provide engineering data concerning this STC. The FAA has been unsuccessful in contacting Horizon Instruments, Inc., concerning the STC. This action is intended to enhance-aviation safety.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 144 (Friday, July 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 48945]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15961]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1644]
Notice of Intent To Designate as Abandoned Horizon Instruments,
Inc., Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA5842NW
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) DOT.
ACTION: Notice of intent to designate Horizon Instruments, Inc.,
Supplemental Type Certificate as abandoned; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the FAA's intent to designate Horizon
Instruments, Inc., Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA5842NW as
abandoned and make the related engineering data available upon request.
The FAA has received a request to provide engineering data concerning
this STC. The FAA has been unsuccessful in contacting Horizon
Instruments, Inc., concerning the STC. This action is intended to
enhance-aviation safety.
DATES: The FAA must receive all comments by January 24, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments on this notice by any of the following
methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Mail: Chuck Ayala, Aviation Safety Engineer, West
Certification Branch, AIR-775, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Suite 100
Lakewood, CA 90712-4137.
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ac9e2ebf8e6eff9a4c6a4cbf3ebe6ebcaecebeba4ede5fc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5a19323b28363f297416741b233b363b1a3c3b3b743d352c">[email protected]</span></a>. Include ``Docket No. FAA-
2023-1644'' in the subject line of the message.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chuck Ayala, Aviation Safety Engineer,
AIR-775, FAA; telephone 562-627-5226; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ca89a2abb8a6afb9e486e48bb3aba6ab8aacababe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="84c7ece5f6e8e1f7aac8aac5fde5e8e5c4e2e5e5aae3ebf2">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested parties to provide comments, written
data, views, or arguments relating to this notice. Send your comments
to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No.
FAA-2023-1644'' at the beginning of your comments. The FAA will
consider all comments received on or before the closing date. All
comments received will be available in the docket for examination by
interested persons.
Background
The FAA is posting this notice to inform the public of the intent
to designate as abandoned Horizon Instruments, Inc., STC No. SA5842NW
for the installation of an engine electronic digital tachometer,
Horizon Model P-1000, P/N P100070-, in Piper Aircraft PA-28-140, -150,
-151, -160, -161, -180, -181, -235, -236, -201T, R-180, R-200, R-201,
R-201T, RT-201, RT201T, and S-160 series airplanes, and subsequently
release the related engineering data.
The FAA has received a third-party request for the release of the
aforementioned engineering data under the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552. The FAA cannot release commercial
or financial information under FOIA without the permission of the data
owner. However, in accordance with title 49 of the United States Code
44704(a)(5), the FAA can provide STC ``engineering data'' it possesses
for STC maintenance or improvement, upon request, if the following
conditions are met:
1. The FAA determines the STC has been inactive for three years or
more;
2. Using due diligence, the FAA is unable to locate the owner of
record or the owner of record's heir; and
3. The availability of such data will enhance aviation safety.
There has been no activity on this STC for more than three years.
On June 9, 2023, the FAA sent a registered letter to Horizon
Instruments, Inc., at its last known address, 600 S. Jefferson St.,
Unit C, Placentia, CA 92870. The letter was returned, unable to be
forwarded. The letter informed Horizon Instruments, Inc., that the FAA
had received a request for engineering data related to STC No. SA5842NW
and was conducting a due diligence search to determine whether the STC
was inactive and may be considered abandoned. The letter further
requested Horizon Instruments, Inc., to respond in writing within 60
days and state whether it is the holder of the STC. The FAA also
attempted to make contact with Horizon Instruments, Inc., by other
means, including telephone communication and emails, without success.
Information Requested
If you are the owner or heir or a transferee of STC No. SA5842NW or
have any knowledge regarding who may now hold STC No. SA5842NW, please
contact Chuck Ayala using a method described in this notice under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. If you are the heir of the owner, or the
owner by transfer, of STC No. SA5842NW, you must provide a notarized
copy of your government-issued identification with a letter and
background establishing your ownership of the STC and, if applicable,
your relationship as the heir to the deceased holder of the STC.
Conclusion
If the FAA does not receive any response by January 24, 2024, the
FAA will consider STC No. SA5842NW abandoned, and the FAA will proceed
with the release of the requested data. This action is for the purpose
of maintaining the airworthiness of an aircraft and enhancing aviation
safety.
Issued on July 24, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-15961 Filed 7-27-23; 8:45 am]
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