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1 UPDATES Current Through: 07/22/16 The Gleim FAR/AIM is published annually. Gleim keeps you up-to-date with FAA changes via online and updates. Changes to the FARs can be released by the FAA at any time during the year. The AIM is updated by the FAA twice a year. The Gleim updates are listed by the FAA release date. The effective date, which is sometimes the same as the release date, is provided as well. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 1

2 July 22, 2016 Effective July 21, 2016 PART 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Sec Special Federal Aviation Regulation No Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Simferopol (UKFV) and Dnipropetrovsk (UKDV) Flight Information Regions (FIRs). On pages , revise paragraph (b) as follows: (b) Flight prohibition. Except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, no person described in paragraph (a) of this section may conduct flight operations in the Simferopol (UKFV) FIR or the Dnipropetrovsk (UKDV) FIR. (1) (i) The lateral limits of the prohibited airspace includes that area currently described as the Simferopol (UKFV) FIR, which is defined as: N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E (ii) The prohibited airspace within the lateral limits extends in altitude from the surface to unlimited. (2) (i) The lateral limits of the prohibited airspace includes that area previously described as the Dnipropetrovsk (UKDV) FIR, which is defined as: N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E N E then along state boundary until point/ N (ii) The prohibited airspace within the lateral limits extends in altitude from the surface to unlimited. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 2

3 July 20, 2016 Effective August 19, 2016 PART 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Appendix G to Part 91--Operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Airspace. On page 205, remove and reserve paragraph (b)(1) as follows: Section 3. Operator Authorization (a) * * * (b) [Reserved] FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 3

4 June 28, 2016 Effective August 29, 2016 PART 43 MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND ALTERATION Sec Applicability. On page 27, revise paragraph (b) as follows: (b) This part does not apply to-- (1) Any aircraft for which the FAA has issued an experimental certificate, unless the FAA has previously issued a different kind of airworthiness certificate for that aircraft; (2) Any aircraft for which the FAA has issued an experimental certificate under the provisions of Sec (i)(3) of this chapter, and the aircraft was previously issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category under the provisions of Sec of this chapter; or (3) Any aircraft subject to the provisions of part 107 of this chapter. PART 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Sec Applicability and definitions. On page 39, revise paragraph (a) introductory text as follows: (a) Except as provided in part 107 of this chapter, this part prescribes: On page 43, add new section 61.8 as follows: Sec Inapplicability of unmanned aircraft operations. Any action conducted pursuant to part 107 of this chapter or Subpart E of part 101 of this chapter cannot be used to meet the requirements of this part. Sec Flight instructor privileges. On page 96, revise paragraph (b) as follows: (b) A person who holds a flight instructor certificate is authorized, in a form and manner acceptable to the Administrator, to: (1) Accept an application for a student pilot certificate or, for an applicant who holds a pilot certificate (other than a student pilot certificate) issued under part 61 of this chapter and meets the flight review requirements specified in Sec , a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating; (2) Verify the identity of the applicant; and (3) Verify that an applicant for a student pilot certificate meets the eligibility requirements in Sec or an applicant for a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating meets the eligibility requirements in Sec of this chapter. Sec What are the privileges of my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? On page 106, revise paragraph (b) as follows: (b) A person who holds a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating is authorized, in a form and manner acceptable to the Administrator, to: (1) Accept an application for a student pilot certificate or, for an applicant who holds a pilot certificate (other than a student pilot certificate) issued under part 61 of this chapter and meets the flight review requirements specified in Sec , a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating; (2) Verify the identity of the applicant; and (3) Verify that an applicant for a student pilot certificate meets the eligibility requirements in Sec PART 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Sec Applicability. On page 126, revise paragraph (a) introductory text and add new paragraphs (e) and (f) as follows: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), (e), and (f) of this section and Secs and , this part prescribes rules governing the operation of aircraft within the United States, including the waters within 3 nautical miles of the U.S. coast. (e) This part does not apply to any aircraft or vehicle governed by part 103 of this chapter, or subparts B, C, or D of part 101 of this chapter. (f) Except as provided in Secs , , , , and of this chapter, this part does not apply to any aircraft governed by part 107 of this chapter. PART 119 CERTIFICATION: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS Sec Applicability. On page 230, revise paragraphs (e)(9) and (10) and add new paragraph (e)(11) as follows: (e) * * * (9) Emergency mail service conducted under 49 U.S.C ; (10) Operations conducted under the provisions of Sec of this chapter; or (11) Small UAS operations conducted under part 107 of this chapter. PART 133 ROTORCRAFT EXTERNAL-LOAD OPERATIONS Sec Applicability. On page 261, revise the introductory text as follows: Except for aircraft subject to part 107 of this chapter, this part prescribes-- FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 4

5 May 24, 2016 Secs. 1.1, 1.2, and : Effective June 23, 2016 Sec and removal of SFAR No. 106: Effective August 22, 2016 PART 1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Sec. 1.1 General definitions. On page 21, add the following definition: Portable oxygen concentrator means a medical device that separates oxygen from other gasses in ambient air and dispenses this concentrated oxygen to the user. Sec. 1.2 Abbreviations and symbols. On page 25, add the following abbreviation: POC means portable oxygen concentrator. PART 135 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT On page 274, revise section title, paragraph (a) introductory text, and paragraphs (a)(1)(iii), (a)(3), and (b); redesignate old paragraph (a)(1)(iv) as (a)(1)(v); and add new paragraphs (a)(1)(iv) and (f) as follows: Sec Oxygen and portable oxygen concentrators for medical use by passengers. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this section, no certificate holder may allow the carriage or operation of equipment for the storage, generation or dispensing of medical oxygen unless the conditions in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this section are satisfied. Beginning August 22, 2016, a certificate holder may allow a passenger to carry and operate a portable oxygen concentrator when the conditions in paragraphs (b) and (f) of this section are satisfied. (1) * * * (iii) Free of flammable contaminants on all exterior surfaces; (iv) Constructed so that all valves, fittings, and gauges are protected from damage during carriage or operation; and (v) Appropriately secured. (3) When the oxygen is stored in the form of a compressed gas as defined in Title 49 CFR (b)-- (b) No person may smoke or create an open flame and no certificate holder may allow any person to smoke or create an open flame within 10 feet of oxygen storage and dispensing equipment carried under paragraph (a) of this section or a portable oxygen concentrator carried and operated under paragraph (f) of this section. (f) Portable oxygen concentrators-- (1) Acceptance criteria. A passenger may carry or operate a portable oxygen concentrator for personal use on board an aircraft and a certificate holder may allow a passenger to carry or operate a portable oxygen concentrator on board an aircraft operated under this part during all phases of flight if the portable oxygen concentrator satisfies all of the requirements of this paragraph (f): (i) Is legally marketed in the United States in accordance with Food and Drug Administration requirements in title 21 of the CFR; (ii) Does not radiate radio frequency emissions that interfere with aircraft systems; (iii) Generates a maximum oxygen pressure of less than 200 kpa gauge (29.0 psig/43.8 psia) at 20 C (68 F); (iv) Does not contain any hazardous materials subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR parts 171 through 180) except as provided in 49 CFR for batteries used to power portable electronic devices and that do not require aircraft operator approval; and (v) Bears a label on the exterior of the device applied in a manner that ensures the label will remain affixed for the life of the device and containing the following certification statement in red lettering: The manufacturer of this POC has determined this device conforms to all applicable FAA acceptance criteria for POC carriage and use on board aircraft. The label requirements in this paragraph (f)(1)(v) do not apply to the following portable oxygen concentrators approved by the FAA for use on board aircraft prior to May 24, 2016: (A) AirSep Focus; (B) AirSep FreeStyle; (C) AirSep FreeStyle 5; (D) AirSep LifeStyle; (E) Delphi RS 00400; (F) DeVilbiss Healthcare igo; (G) Inogen One; (H) Inogen One G2; (I) Inogen One G3; (J) Inova Labs LifeChoice; (K) Inova Labs LifeChoice Activox; (L) International Biophysics LifeChoice; (M) Invacare Solo2; (N) Invacare XPO2; (O) Oxlife Independence Oxygen Concentrator; (P) Oxus RS 00400; (Q) Precision Medical EasyPulse; (R) Respironics EverGo; (S) Respironics SimplyGo; (T) SeQual Eclipse; (U) SeQual equinox Oxygen System (model 4000); (V) SeQual Oxywell Oxygen System (model 4000); (W) SeQual SAROS; and (X) VBox Trooper Oxygen Concentrator. (2) Operating requirements. Portable oxygen concentrators that satisfy the acceptance criteria identified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section may be carried on or operated by a passenger on board an aircraft provided the aircraft operator ensures that all of the conditions in this paragraph (f)(2) are satisfied: (i) Exit seats. No person operating a portable oxygen concentrator is permitted to occupy an exit seat. (ii) Stowage of device. During movement on the surface, takeoff and landing, the device must be stowed under the seat in front of the user, or in another approved stowage location so that it does not block the aisle way or the entryway to the row. If the device is to be operated by the user, it must be operated only at a seat location that does not restrict any passenger s access to, or use of, any required emergency or regular exit, or the aisle(s) in the passenger compartment. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 5

6 Sec Portable electronic devices. On page 280, revise paragraphs (a), (b)(4), and (c); add new paragraph (b)(5); and redesignate old paragraph (b)(5) as (b)(6) as follows: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate, nor may any operator or pilot in command of an aircraft allow the operation of, any portable electronic device on any U.S.-registered civil aircraft operating under this part. (b) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to-- (4) Electric shavers; (5) Portable oxygen concentrators that comply with the requirements in Sec ; or (6) Any other portable electronic device that the part 119 certificate holder has determined will not cause interference with the navigation or communication system of the aircraft on which it is to be used. (c) The determination required by paragraph (b)(6) of this section shall be made by that part 119 certificate holder operating the aircraft on which the particular device is to be used. On page 346, remove SFAR No. 106 Rules for use of portable oxygen concentrator systems on board aircraft. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 6

7 April 12, 2016 Effective May 12, 2016 PART 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Sec Instrument rating requirements. On pages 62-64, revise paragraphs (a)(5), (a)(8)(ii), (c) introductory text, and (h), by adding full before the words flight simulator; revise paragraph (i); and add paragraph (j) as follows: (a) General. * * * (5) Receive and log training on the areas of operation of paragraph (c) of this section from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, full flight simulator, or flight training device that represents an airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift appropriate to the instrument rating sought; (8) * * * (ii) A full flight simulator or a flight training device appropriate to the rating sought and approved for the specific maneuver or procedure performed. If a flight training device is used for the practical test, the instrument approach procedures conducted in that flight training device are limited to one precision and one nonprecision approach, provided the flight training device is approved for the procedure performed. (c) Flight proficiency. A person who applies for an instrument rating must receive and log training from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, or in a full flight simulator or flight training device, in accordance with paragraph (g) of this section, that includes the following areas of operation: (h) Use of full flight simulators or flight training devices. If the instrument time was provided by an authorized instructor in a full flight simulator or flight training device-- (1) A maximum of 30 hours may be performed in that full flight simulator or flight training device if the instrument time was completed in accordance with part 142 of this chapter; or (2) A maximum of 20 hours may be performed in that full flight simulator or flight training device if the instrument time was not completed in accordance with part 142 of this chapter. (i) Use of an aviation training device. A maximum of 10 hours of instrument time received in a basic aviation training device or a maximum of 20 hours of instrument time received in an advanced aviation training device may be credited for the instrument time requirements of this section if-- (1) The device is approved and authorized by the FAA; (2) An authorized instructor provides the instrument time in the device; and (3) The FAA approved the instrument training and instrument tasks performed in the device. (j) Except as provided in paragraph (h)(1) of this section, a person may not credit more than 20 total hours of instrument time in a full flight simulator, flight training device, aviation training device, or a combination towards the instrument time requirements of this section. PART 141 PILOT SCHOOLS Sec On page 362, revise section title and text as follows: Sec Full flight simulators, flight training devices, aviation training devices, and training aids. An applicant for a pilot school certificate or a provisional pilot school certificate must show that its full flight simulators, flight training devices, aviation training devices, training aids, and equipment meet the following requirements: (a) Full flight simulators and flight training devices. Each full flight simulator and flight training device used to obtain flight training credit in an approved pilot training course curriculum must be: (1) Qualified under part 60 of this chapter, or a previously qualified device, as permitted in accordance with Sec of this chapter; and (2) Approved by the Administrator for the tasks and maneuvers. (b) Aviation training devices. Each basic or advanced aviation training device used to obtain flight training credit in an approved pilot training course curriculum must be evaluated, qualified, and approved by the Administrator. (c) Training aids and equipment. Each training aid, including any audiovisual aid, projector, mockup, chart, or aircraft component listed in the approved training course outline, must be accurate and relevant to the course for which it is used. Appendix B to Part 141--Private Pilot Certification Course. On page 370, revise section 4 paragraph (c) as follows: 4. Flight training. (c) For the use of full flight simulators or flight training devices: (1) The course may include training in a full flight simulator or flight training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets the requirements of this paragraph, and the training is given by an authorized instructor. (2) Training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a) may be credited for a maximum of 20 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) may be credited for a maximum of 15 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (4) Training in full flight simulators or flight training devices described in paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) of this section, if used in combination, may be credited for a maximum of 20 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 7

8 Appendix C to Part 141--Instrument Rating Course. On page 372, revise section 4 paragraph (b) as follows: 4. Flight training. (b) For the use of full flight simulators, flight training devices, or aviation training devices-- (1) The course may include training in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets the requirements of this paragraph, and the training is given by an authorized instructor. (2) Credit for training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed 50 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the course or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Credit for training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a), an advance aviation training device that meets the requirements of Sec (b), or a combination of these devices cannot exceed 40 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the course or of this section, whichever is less. Credit for training in a basic aviation training device that meets the requirements of Sec (b) cannot exceed 25 percent of the total training hour requirements permitted under this paragraph. (4) Credit for training in full flight simulators, flight training devices, and aviation training devices if used in combination, cannot exceed 50 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the course or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device or aviation training device cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. Appendix D to Part 141--Commercial Pilot Certification Course. On page 375, revise section 4 paragraph (c) as follows: 4. Flight training. (c) For the use of full flight simulators or flight training devices: (1) The course may include training in a full flight simulator or flight training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets the requirements of this paragraph, and is given by an authorized instructor. (2) Training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a) may be credited for a maximum of 30 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) may be credited for a maximum of 20 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (4) Training in the flight training devices described in paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) of this section, if used in combination, may be credited for a maximum of 30 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. Appendix E to Part 141--Airline Transport Pilot Certification Course. On page 377, revise section 4 paragraph (b) as follows: 4. Flight training. (b) For the use of full flight simulators or flight training de- vices-- (1) The course may include training in a full flight simulator or flight training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets the requirements of this paragraph, and the training is given by an authorized instructor. (2) Training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a) may be credited for a maximum of 50 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) may be credited for a maximum of 25 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (4) Training in full flight simulators or flight training devices described in paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section, if used in combination, may be credited for a maximum of 50 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. Appendix F to Part 141--Flight Instructor Certification Course. On page 378, revise section 4 paragraph (b) as follows: 4. Flight training. (b) For the use of flight simulators or flight training devices: (1) The course may include training in a full flight simulator or flight training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets the requirements of this paragraph, and the training is given by an authorized instructor. (2) Training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 10 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 5 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (4) Training in full flight simulators or flight training devices described in paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section, if used in combination, may be credited for a maximum of 10 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 8

9 Appendix G to Part 141--Flight Instructor Instrument (For an Airplane, Helicopter, or Powered-Lift Instrument Instructor Rating, as Appropriate) Certification Course. On page 380, revise section 4 paragraph (b) as follows: 4. Flight training. (b) For the use of full flight simulators or flight training devices: (1) The course may include training in a full flight simulator or flight training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved for, meets the requirements of this paragraph, and the training is given by an instructor. (2) Training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 10 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 5 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (4) Training in full flight simulators or flight training devices described in paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section, if used in combination, may be credited for a maximum of 10 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. Appendix J to Part 141--Aircraft Type Rating Course, For Other Than an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. On page 387, revise section 4 paragraph (b) as follows: 4. Flight training. (b) For the use of full flight simulators or flight training devices: (1) The course may include training in a full flight simulator or flight training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets the requirements of this paragraph, and the training is given by an authorized instructor. (2) Training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 50 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 25 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (4) Training in the full flight simulators or flight training devices described in paragraphs (b)(2) and (3) of this section, if used in combination, may be credited for a maximum of 50 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (b)(3) of this section. Appendix K to Part 141--Special Preparation Courses. On page 388, revise section 4 as follows: 4. Use of full flight simulators or flight training devices. (a) The approved special preparation course may include training in a full flight simulator or flight training device, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets requirements of this paragraph, and the training is given by an authorized instructor. (b) Except for the airline transport pilot certification program in section 13 of this appendix, training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 10 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (c) Except for the airline transport pilot certification program in section 13 of this appendix, training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a), may be credited for a maximum of 5 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (d) Training in the full flight simulators or flight training devices described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, if used in combination, may be credited for a maximum of 10 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (c) of this section. Appendix M to Part 141--Combined Private Pilot Certification and Instrument Rating Course. On pages , revise section 4 paragraph (c) as follows: 4. Flight training. (c) For use of full flight simulators or flight training devices: (1) The course may include training in a combination of full flight simulators, flight training devices, and aviation training devices, provided it is representative of the aircraft for which the course is approved, meets the requirements of this section, and the training is given by an authorized instructor. (2) Training in a full flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec (a) may be credited for a maximum of 35 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (3) Training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec (a) or an aviation training device that meets the requirements of Sec (b) may be credited for a maximum of 25 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. (4) Training in a combination of flight simulators, flight training devices, or aviation training devices, described in paragraphs (c)(2) and (3) of this section, may be credited for a maximum of 35 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less. However, credit for training in a flight training device and aviation training device, that meets the requirements of Sec (b), cannot exceed the limitation provided for in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 9

10 March 31, 2016 Effective March 31, 2016 PART 71 DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS Sec Class A airspace areas. On page 120, revise paragraph (a) as follows: (a) That airspace of the United States, including that airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles of the coast of the 48 contiguous States, from 18,000 feet MSL to and including FL600 excluding the states of Alaska and Hawaii. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 10

11 March 3, 2016 Effective May 2, 2016 TSA PART 1540 CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY: GENERAL RULES Sec Submission to screening and inspection. On page 407, add new paragraph (d) as follows: (d) The screening and inspection described in paragraph (a) of this section may include the use of advanced imaging technology. Advanced imaging technology used for the screening of passengers under this section must be equipped with and employ automatic target recognition software and any other requirement TSA deems necessary to address privacy considerations. (1) For purposes of this section, advanced imaging tech- nology-- (i) Means a device used in the screening of passengers that creates a visual image of an individual showing the surface of the skin and revealing other objects on the body; and (ii) May include devices using backscatter x-rays or millimeter waves and devices referred to as whole body imaging technology or body scanning machines. (2) For purposes of this section, automatic target recognition software means software installed on an advanced imaging technology device that produces a generic image of the individual being screened that is the same as the images produced for all other screened individuals. GLEIM FAR/AIM 2016 UPDATES FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 11

12 January 12, 2016 Effective April 1, 2016 PART 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Sec Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations. On page 41, revise paragraph (d)(2)(iv) by deleting student pilot certificate and as follows: (d) * * * (2) * * * (iv) Endorse a logbook for solo operating privileges. Sec On page 45, revise section heading and paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) as follows: Sec Duration of pilot and instructor certificates and privileges. (a) General. (1) The holder of a certificate with an expiration date may not, after that date, exercise the privileges of that certificate. (2) Except for a certificate issued with an expiration date, a pilot certificate is valid unless it is surrendered, suspended, or revoked. (b) Paper student pilot certificate. A student pilot certificate issued under this part prior to April 1, 2016 expires: (1) For student pilots who have not reached their 40th birthday, 60 calendar months after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate. (2) For student pilots who have reached their 40th birthday, 24 calendar months after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate. (3) For student pilots seeking a glider rating, balloon rating, or a sport pilot certificate, 60 calendar months after the month of the date issued, regardless of the person s age. (c) Pilot certificates. (1) A pilot certificate (including a student pilot certificate issued after April 1, 2016) issued under this part is issued without a specific expiration date. (2) The holder of a pilot certificate issued on the basis of a foreign pilot license may exercise the privileges of that certificate only while that person s foreign pilot license is effective. Sec Application. On page 69, revise as follows: An applicant for a student pilot certificate: (a) Must make that application in a form acceptable to the Administrator; and (b) Must submit the application to a Flight Standards District Office, a designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a pilot school, a flight instructor, or other person authorized by the Administrator. Sec Solo requirements for student pilots. On page 72, revise paragraphs (n) and (p)(3), remove paragraph (p)(4), redesignate paragraph (p)(5) as (p)(4), and revise newly redesignated (p)(4) as follows: (n) Limitations on student pilots operating an aircraft in solo flight. A student pilot may not operate an aircraft in solo flight unless that student pilot has received an endorsement in the student s logbook for the specific make and model aircraft to be flown by an authorized instructor who gave the training within the 90 days preceding the date of the flight. (p) * * * (3) Determined the student pilot is proficient in the make and model of aircraft to be flown; and (4) Endorsed the student pilot s logbook for the specific make and model aircraft to be flown, and that endorsement remains current for solo flight privileges, provided an authorized instructor updates the student s logbook every 90 days thereafter. Sec Solo cross-country flight requirements. On page 73, revise paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) and add paragraph (c)(3) as follows: (c) * * * (1) A student pilot must have a solo cross-country endorsement from the authorized instructor who conducted the training that is placed in that person s logbook for the specific category of aircraft to be flown. (2) A student pilot must have a solo cross-country endorsement from an authorized instructor that is placed in that person s logbook for the specific make and model of aircraft to be flown. (3) For each cross-country flight, the authorized instructor who reviews the cross-country planning must make an endorsement in the person s logbook after reviewing that person s crosscountry planning, as specified in paragraph (d) of this section. The endorsement must-- (i) Specify the make and model of aircraft to be flown; (ii) State that the student s preflight planning and preparation is correct and that the student is prepared to make the flight safely under the known conditions; and (iii) State that any limitations required by the student s authorized instructor are met. Sec Commercial pilot privileges and limitations. On page 88, revise paragraphs (a)(2)(i)(c) and (a)(2)(ii)(c) as follows: (a) * * * (2) * * * (i) * * * (C) Endorse a pilot s logbook for solo operating privileges in an airship; (ii) * * * (C) Endorse a pilot s logbook for solo operating privileges in a balloon; and FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 12

13 Sec Flight instructor records. On page 96, revise paragraph (b)(1) as follows: (b) * * * (1) The name of each person whose logbook that instructor has endorsed for solo flight privileges, and the date of the endorsement; and Sec Flight instructor privileges. On page 96, revise as follows: (a) A person who holds a flight instructor certificate is authorized within the limitations of that person s flight instructor certificate and ratings to train and issue endorsements that are required for: (1) A student pilot certificate; (2) A pilot certificate; (3) A flight instructor certificate; (4) A ground instructor certificate; (5) An aircraft rating; (6) An instrument rating; (7) A flight review, operating privilege, or recency of experience requirement of this part; (8) A practical test; and (9) A knowledge test. (b) A person who holds a flight instructor certificate is authorized, in a form and manner acceptable to the Administrator, to: (1) Accept an application for a student pilot certificate; (2) Verify the identity of the applicant; and (3) Verify the applicant meets the eligibility requirements in Sec Sec Flight instructor limitations and qualifications. On page 96, revise paragraphs (d)(1) introductory text and (d)(2) as follows: (d) * * * (1) Student pilot s logbook for solo flight privileges, unless that flight instructor has-- (2) Student pilot s logbook for a solo cross-country flight, unless that flight instructor has determined the student s flight preparation, planning, equipment, and proposed procedures are adequate for the proposed flight under the existing conditions and within any limitations listed in the logbook that the instructor considers necessary for the safety of the flight; Sec What are the privileges of my flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? On page 106, revise as follows: (a) If you hold a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating, you are authorized, within the limits of your certificate and rating, to provide training and endorsements that are required for, and relate to-- (1) A student pilot seeking a sport pilot certificate; (2) A sport pilot certificate; (3) A flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating; (4) A powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft rating; (5) Sport pilot privileges; (6) A flight review or operating privilege for a sport pilot; (7) A practical test for a sport pilot certificate, a private pilot certificate with a powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft rating or a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating; (8) A knowledge test for a sport pilot certificate, a private pilot certificate with a powered parachute or weight-shift-control aircraft rating or a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating; and (9) A proficiency check for an additional category or class privilege for a sport pilot certificate or a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating. (b) A person who holds a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating is authorized, in a form and manner acceptable to the Administrator, to: (1) Accept an application for a student pilot certificate; (2) Verify the identity of the applicant; and (3) Verify the applicant meets the eligibility requirements in Sec Sec What are the limits of a flight instructor certificate with a sport pilot rating? On page 106, revise paragraphs (d)(1) introductory text, (d)(2), and (d)(3) introductory text as follows: (d) * * * (1) Student pilot s logbook for solo flight privileges, unless you have-- (2) Student pilot s logbook for a solo cross-country flight, unless you have determined the student s flight preparation, planning, equipment, and proposed procedures are adequate for the proposed flight under the existing conditions and within any limitations listed in the logbook that you consider necessary for the safety of the flight. (3) Student pilot s logbook for solo flight in Class B, C, and D airspace areas, at an airport within Class B, C, or D airspace and to from, through or on an airport having an operational control tower, unless you have-- Sec What are the recordkeeping requirements for a flight instructor with a sport pilot rating? On page 107, revise paragraph (a)(2)(i) as follows: (a) * * * (2) * * * (i) Each person whose logbook you have endorsed for solo flight privileges. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 13

14 January 7, 2016 Effective January 7, 2016 PART 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES On page 198, add new sections and as follows: Sec Special Federal Aviation Regulation No Prohibition Against Certain Flights in Specified Areas of the Sanaa (OYSC) Flight Information Region (FIR). (a) Applicability. This Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) applies to the following persons: (1) All U.S. air carriers and U.S. commercial operators; (2) All persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and (3) All operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except where the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier. (b) Flight prohibition. Except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, no person described in paragraph (a) of this section may conduct flight operations in the Sanaa (OYSC) Flight Information Region (FIR), excluding that airspace east and southeast of a line drawn direct from KAPET (163322N E) to NODMA (152603N E), then direct from NODMA to PAKER (115500N E). (c) Permitted operations. This section does not prohibit persons described in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting flight operations in the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR in that airspace west and northwest of a line drawn direct from KAPET (163322N E) to NODMA (152603N E), then direct from NODMA to PAKER (115500N E), provided that such flight operations are conducted under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with a department, agency, or instrumentality of the U.S. government (or under a subcontract between the prime contractor of the department, agency, or instrumentality, and the person subject to paragraph (a)), with the approval of the FAA, or under an exemption issued by the FAA. The FAA will process requests for approval or exemption in a timely manner, with the order of preference being: first, for those operations in support of U.S. government-sponsored activities; second, for those operations in support of government-sponsored activities of a foreign country with the support of a U.S. government department, agency, or instrumentality; and third, for all other operations. (d) Emergency situations. In an emergency that requires immediate decision and action for the safety of the flight, the pilot in command of an aircraft may deviate from this section to the extent required by that emergency. Except for U.S. air carriers and commercial operators that are subject to the requirements of 14 CFR part 119, 121, 125, or 135, each person who deviates from this section must, within 10 days of the deviation, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, submit to the nearest FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) a complete report of the operations of the aircraft involved in the deviation, including a description of the deviation and the reasons for it. (e) Expiration. This SFAR will remain in effect until January 7, The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend this SFAR as necessary. Sec Special Federal Aviation Regulation No Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Territory and Airspace of Somalia. (a) Applicability. This Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) applies to the following persons: (1) All U.S. air carriers and U.S. commercial operators; (2) All persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the FAA, except when such persons are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; and (3) All operators of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except where the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier. (b) Flight prohibition. Except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, no person described in paragraph (a) of this section may conduct flight operations in the territory and airspace of Somalia at altitudes below Flight Level (FL) 260. Overflights of Somalia may be conducted at or above FL260 subject to the approval of, and in accordance with the conditions established by, the appropriate authorities of Somalia. (c) Permitted operations. This section does not prohibit persons described in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting flight operations in the territory and airspace of Somalia at altitudes below FL260, provided that such flight operations are conducted under a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with a department, agency, or instrumentality of the U.S. government (or under a subcontract between the prime contractor of the department, agency, or instrumentality, and the person described in paragraph (a) of this section) with the approval of the FAA or under an exemption issued by the FAA. The FAA will process requests for approval or exemption in a timely manner, with the order of preference being: First, for those operations in support of U.S. government-sponsored activities; second, for those operations in support of government-sponsored activities of a foreign country with the support of a U.S. government department, agency, or instrumentality; and third, for all other operations. (d) Emergency situations. In an emergency that requires immediate decision and action for the safety of the flight, the pilot in command of an aircraft may deviate from this section to the extent required by that emergency. Except for U.S. air carriers and commercial operators that are subject to the requirements of 14 CFR part 119, 121, 125, or 135, each person who deviates from this section must, within 10 days of the deviation, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, submit to the nearest FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) a complete report of the operations of the aircraft involved in the deviation, including a description of the deviation and the reasons for it. (e) Expiration. This SFAR will remain in effect until January 7, The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend this SFAR as necessary. SFAR No. 107 Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Somalia. On page 209, remove this SFAR. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 14

15 January 4, 2016 Effective January 4, 2016 PART 61 CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS Sec Aeronautical knowledge. On page 89, revise paragraph (d) as follows: (d) An applicant who successfully completes the knowledge test for an airline transport pilot certificate prior to August 1, 2014, must successfully complete the practical test within 24 months from the month in which the knowledge test was successfully completed. An applicant who passes the knowledge test prior to August 1, 2014, but fails to successfully complete the airplane category with a multiengine class rating practical test within 24 months must complete the airline transport pilot certification training program specified in Sec and retake the knowledge test prior to applying for the airplane category with a multiengine class rating practical test. PART 135 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING PERSONS ON BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT Sec Rules applicable to operations subject to this part. On page 268, revise paragraph (c) as follows: (c) If authorized by the Administrator upon application, each certificate holder that conducts operations under this part to which paragraph (b) of this section does not apply, may comply with the applicable sections of subparts N and O of part 121 instead of the requirements of subparts E, G, and H of this part, except that those authorized certificate holders may choose to comply with the operating experience requirements of Sec , instead of the requirements of Sec of this chapter. Notwithstanding the requirements of this paragraph, a pilot serving under this part as second in command may meet the requirements of Sec instead of the requirements of Sec Sec Additional aircraft category and class ratings. On page 93, revise paragraph (f)(2) as follows: (f) * * * (2) After July 31, 2014, pass a required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas of Sec (c), as applicable to multiengine airplanes; unless a pilot can present valid airline transport pilot knowledge test results from a test taken prior to August 1, Sec Airline transport pilot privileges and limitations. On page 94, revise paragraph (a)(2) as follows: (a) Privileges. (2) A person who holds an airline transport pilot certificate and has met the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec or Sec , and the age requirements of Sec (a)(1) of this part may instruct-- FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 15

16 December 16, 2015 Effective December 21, 2015 PART 1 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Sec. 1.1 General definitions. On pages 21 and 23-24, add the following definitions: Model aircraft means an unmanned aircraft that is: (1) Capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere; (2) Flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and (3) Flown for hobby or recreational purposes. Small unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds on takeoff, including everything that is on board or otherwise attached to the aircraft. Small unmanned aircraft system (small UAS) means a small unmanned aircraft and its associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the small unmanned aircraft) that are required for the safe and efficient operation of the small unmanned aircraft in the national airspace system. Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. GLEIM FAR/AIM 2016 UPDATES PART 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Sec Civil aircraft: Certifications required. On page 143, revise paragraph (a)(2) as follows: (a) * * * (2) An effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, for operation within the United States, the second copy of the Aircraft Registration Application as provided for in Sec (c), a Certificate of Aircraft registration as provided in part 48, or a registration certification issued under the laws of a foreign country. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 16

17 December 15, 2015 Effective February 16, 2016 NTSB PART 830 NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS AND OVERDUE AIRCRAFT, AND PRESERVATION OF AIRCRAFT WRECKAGE, MAIL, CARGO, AND RECORDS Sec Immediate notification. On page 402, revise the introductory text and paragraphs (a) introductory text and (a)(10) as follows: The operator of any civil aircraft, or any public aircraft not operated by the Armed Forces or an intelligence agency of the United States, or any foreign aircraft shall immediately, and by the most expeditious means available, notify the nearest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) office, 1 when: (a) An aircraft accident or any of the following listed serious incidents occur: (10) Airborne Collision and Avoidance System (ACAS) resolution advisories issued when an aircraft is being operated on an instrument flight rules flight plan and compliance with the advisory is necessary to avert a substantial risk of collision between two or more aircraft. GLEIM FAR/AIM 2016 UPDATES 1 NTSB headquarters is located at 490 L Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC Contact information for the NTSB s regional offices is available at To report an accident or incident, you may call the NTSB Response Operations Center, at or FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 17

18 December 10, 2015 Aeronautical Information Manual Basic EXPLANATION OF CHANGES Effective December 10, GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS); RNAV AND RNP OPERATIONS This change reflects the migration from raimprediction.net to the Service Availability Prediction Tool (SAPT) AIRCRAFT ARRESTING SYSTEMS This change adds information describing how the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) is marked and clarifies guidance regarding taxiing across the runway CLASS C AIRSPACE; AIRCRAFT CALL SIGNS; INTERSECTION TAKEOFFS; VISUAL SEPARATION; VISUAL APPROACH; PILOT RESPONSIBILITY; AIR TRAFFIC WAKE TURBULENCE SEPARATIONS This change adds a new weight class designated as Super and updates the associated guidance as appropriate. It also includes changes to wake turbulence separation behind B757 aircraft TRANSPONDER OPERATION This change updates transponder and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) operational procedures while on the airport surface and airborne TAXI DURING LOW VISIBILITY This change updates the runway visual range (RVR) from 600 RVR to 500 RVR. It also changes Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) to Low Visibility Operations Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (LVOSMGCS) AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE- BROADCAST (ADS-B) SERVICES; TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE-BROADCAST (TIS-B); FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE-BROADCAST (FIS-B); AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE- REBROADCAST (ADS-R) Safe Flight 21 is now part of the national Surveillance and Broadcast Services-Automatic Dependent Surveillance- Broadcast (SBS/ADS-B) Program. Therefore, this change removes references to the Safe Flight 21 program and updates its contact information, including telephone numbers and website URL information. The guidance that pilots report all malfunctions to flight service stations remains unchanged COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS; INSTRUMENT APPROACH; MISSED APPROACH In response to aviation industry concerns over cold weather effects on indicated altitudes versus that of an aircraft s true altitude, the FAA completed a safety study to determine if current 14 CFR Part 97 instrument approach procedures in the United States National Airspace System are at risk of compromised required obstacle clearances during time of extreme cold temperature. A safety risk management panel (SRMP) was conducted on the impact to ATC operations, and a condition of the SRMP was to add content to the Aeronautical Information Manual to assist in a pilot s awareness of the need to apply cold temperature correction. This change adds guidance under preflight planning to account for Cold Temperature Correction. It also adds the provision under pilot responsibilities that, during instrument approaches, the pilot must advise ATC when there is a need to apply cold temperature correction and, if so, how much is being applied PRE-DEPARTURE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES The Terminal Data Link System has been upgraded to include Controller Pilot Data Link Communication Clearance (CPDLC)- Departure Clearance (DCL) messaging. The content and title have been updated to reflect this automation INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE PROCEDURES (DP) - OBSTACLE DEPARTURE PROCEDURES (ODP) AND STANDARD INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES (SID); INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES This change clarifies previous guidance regarding visual climb over airport (VCOA) and aligns it with the definition provided in the Pilot/Controller Glossary. It also adds the requirement that pilots advise ATC when they intend to fly the VCOA procedure as early as possible prior to departure INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHARTS This change updates the description of minimum safe altitudes (MSA) based on conventional navigation systems and RNAV. It allows for the use of the airport reference point as the center of an MSA for conventional navigation systems. This change also updates the chart note and clarifies what is expected from the pilot when the procedures visual descent angle (VDA) is removed PARALLEL ILS APPROACHES (DEPENDENT) This change introduces the use of 1 mile radar separation diagonally on simultaneous dependent approaches when runway centerlines are separated by at least 2,500 feet but no more than 3,600 feet. The existing paragraph is revised to account for the new 3,600 foot standard. There are no additional conditions or procedures required when utilizing the 1 NM minimum separation standard GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EACH CHART SERIES; Appendix 3. ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS This change is updated to reflect that the last edition of the World Aeronautical Chart (WAC) will be published in March Current WAC editions will be effective through the previously published effective date(s). As such, all references to WAC have been deleted. Entire Publication: Editorial/format changes were made where necessary. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 18

19 On page 443, revise the dates for the Publication Schedule as follows: Basic or Change Publication Schedule Cutoff Date for Submission Effective Date of Publication Basic Manual 6/25/15 12/10/15 Change 1 12/10/15 5/26/16 Change 2 5/26/16 11/10/16 Change 3 11/10/16 4/27/17 Basic Manual 4/27/17 10/12/17 On page 444, update the External References EXAMPLE as follows: EXAMPLE FAA Order W, Air Traffic Control, is referenced as FAA Order Chapter 1. AIR NAVIGATION GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS): On page 471, update the information regarding prediction tools in subparagraph b.5.(g)(3) as follows: (3) Civilian pilots may obtain GPS RAIM availability information for non-precision approach procedures by using a manufacturer-supplied RAIM prediction tool, or using the Service Availability Prediction Tool (SAPT) on the FAA en route and terminal RAIM prediction website. Pilots can also request GPS RAIM aeronautical information from a flight service station during preflight briefings. GPS RAIM aeronautical information can be obtained for a period of 3 hours (for example, if you are scheduled to arrive at 1215 hours, then the GPS RAIM information is available from 1100 to 1400 hours) or a 24-hour timeframe at a particular airport. FAA briefers will provide RAIM information for a period of 1 hour before to 1 hour after the ETA hour, unless a specific timeframe is requested by the pilot. If flying a published GPS departure, a RAIM prediction should also be requested for the departure airport PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION (PBN) AND AREA NAVIGATION (RNAV): On page 478, revise paragraph title as follows: Chapter 2. AIRPORT MARKING AIDS AND SIGNS AIRCRAFT ARRESTING SYSTEMS: On page 500, revise subparagraph c. and NOTE as follows: c. Engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS). EMAS, which is constructed of high energy-absorbing materials of selected strength, is located in the safety area beyond the end of the runway. EMAS will be marked with Yellow Chevrons. EMAS is designed to crush under the weight of commercial aircraft and will exert deceleration forces on the landing gear. These systems do not affect the normal landing and takeoff of airplanes. More information concerning EMAS is in FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/ , Engineered Materials Arresting Systems (EMAS) for Aircraft Overruns. NOTE EMAS may be located as close as 35 feet beyond the end of the runway. Aircraft and ground vehicles should never taxi or drive across the EMAS or beyond the end of the runway if EMAS is present. Chapter 3. AIRSPACE CLASS C AIRSPACE: On page 505, delete the word participating from subparagraph d., revise subparagraph e.2., and add new subparagraph e.4. as follows: d. Air Traffic Services. When two-way radio communications and radar contact are established, all VFR aircraft are: e. Aircraft Separation. * * * 1. Visual separation feet vertical separation. 3. Target resolution. 4. Wake turbulence separation will be provided to all aircraft operating: (a) Behind and less than 1,000 feet below super or heavy aircraft, (b) To small aircraft operating behind and less than 500 feet below B757 aircraft, and (c) To small aircraft following a large aircraft on final approach GENERAL FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 19

20 Chapter 4. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TRANSPONDER OPERATION: On page 524, in subparagraph a., revise and add information as follows: a. General 1. Pilots should be aware that proper application of transponder operating procedures will provide both VFR and IFR aircraft with a higher degree of safety while operating on the ground and airborne. Transponders with altitude reporting mode turned ON (Mode C or S) substantially increase the capability of surveillance systems to see an aircraft, thus providing the Air Traffic Controller increased situational awareness and the ability to identify potential traffic conflicts. Even VFR pilots who are not in contact with ATC will be afforded greater protection from IFR aircraft and VFR aircraft which are receiving traffic advisories. Nevertheless, pilots should never relax their visual scanning for other aircraft. 3. Transponder and ADS-B operations on the ground. Civil and military aircraft should operate with the transponder in the altitude reporting mode (consult the aircraft s flight manual to determine the specific transponder position to enable altitude reporting) and ADS-B Out transmissions enabled (if equipped) at all airports, any time the aircraft is positioned on any portion of an airport movement area. This includes all defined taxiways and runways. Pilots must pay particular attention to ATIS and airport diagram notations, General Notes (included on airport charts), and comply with directions pertaining to transponder and ADS-B usage. Generally, these directions are: (a) Departures. Select the transponder mode which allows altitude reporting and enable ADS-B (if equipped) during pushback or taxi-out from parking spot. Select TA or TA/RA (if equipped with TCAS) when taking the active runway. (b) Arrivals. Maintain transponder to the altitude reporting mode or if TCAS-equipped (TA or TA/RA), select the transponder to altitude reporting mode. Maintain ADS-B Out transmissions (if equipped) after clearing the active runway. Select STBY or OFF for transponder and ADS-B (if equipped) upon arriving at the aircraft s parking spot or gate. 4. Transponder and ADS-B Operations in the Air. EACH PILOT OPERATING AN AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH AN OPER- ABLE ATC TRANSPONDER, MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 14 CFR SECTION OR ADS-B TRANSMITTER, MUST OPERATE THE TRANSPONDER/TRANSMITTER, IN- CLUDING MODE C/S IF INSTALLED, ON THE APPROPRIATE MODE 3/A CODE OR AS ASSIGNED BY ATC. EACH PERSON OPERATING AN AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH ADS-B OUT MUST OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN THE TRANSMIT MODE AT ALL TIMES WHILE AIRBORNE UNLESS OTHERWISE RE- QUESTED BY ATC. 5. A pilot on an IFR flight who elects to cancel * * * 6. If entering a U.S. OFFSHORE AIRSPACE AREA * * * 7. It should be noted by all users of ATC transponders and ADS-B Out systems that the surveillance coverage they can expect is limited to line of sight with ground radar and ADS-B radio sites. Low altitude or aircraft antenna shielding by the aircraft itself may result in reduced range or loss of aircraft contact. Surveillance coverage can be improved by climbing to a higher altitude AIRPORT RESERVATION OPERATIONS AND SPECIAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS: On page 529, revise format of subparagraph d.3. as follows: 3. For additional helpful key entries, see TBL AIRCRAFT CALL SIGNS: On page 531, revise subparagraph a.5. by adding the phrase super or as follows: 5. Air carriers and commuter air carriers having FAA authorized call signs should identify themselves by stating the complete call sign (using group form for the numbers) and the word super or heavy if appropriate INTERSECTION TAKEOFFS: On page 540, revise subparagraphs f. and h. as follows: f. Controllers are required to separate small aircraft that are departing from an intersection on the same runway (same or opposite direction) behind a large nonheavy aircraft (except B757), by ensuring that at least a 3-minute interval exists between the time the preceding large aircraft has taken off and the succeeding small aircraft begins takeoff roll. The 3-minute separation requirement will also be applied to small aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less departing behind a small aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of more than 12,500 pounds. To inform the pilot of the required 3- minute hold, the controller will state, Hold for wake turbulence. If after considering wake turbulence hazards, the pilot feels that a lesser time interval is appropriate, the pilot may request a waiver to the 3-minute interval. To initiate such a request, simply say Request waiver to 3-minute interval, or a similar statement. Controllers may then issue a takeoff clearance if other traffic permits, since the pilot has accepted the responsibility for wake turbulence separation. h. A 4-minute interval is mandatory for small, large, and heavy aircraft behind a super aircraft. The 3-minute interval is mandatory behind a heavy aircraft in all cases, and for small aircraft behind a B TAXI DURING LOW VISIBILITY: On page 546, revise subparagraph c. as follows: c. Advisory Circular , Low Visibility Operations Surface Movement Guidance and Control System, commonly known as LVOSMGCS (pronounced LVO SMIGS ) describes an adequate example of a low visibility taxi plan for any airport which has takeoff or landing operations in less than 1,200 feet runway visual range (RVR) visibility conditions. These plans, which affect aircrew and vehicle operators, may incorporate additional lighting, markings, and procedures to control airport surface traffic. They will be addressed at two levels; operations less than 1,200 feet RVR to 500 feet RVR and operations less than 500 feet RVR. FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 20

21 VISUAL SEPARATION: On page 556, add information to subparagraph b. as follows: b. A pilot s acceptance of instructions to follow another aircraft or provide visual separation from it is an acknowledgment that the pilot will maneuver the aircraft as necessary to avoid the other aircraft or to maintain in-trail separation. In operations conducted behind heavy aircraft, or a small aircraft behind a B757 or other large aircraft, it is also an acknowledgment that the pilot accepts the responsibility for wake turbulence separation. Visual separation is prohibited behind super aircraft AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE- BROADCAST (ADS-B) SERVICES: On pages 567 and 568, in subparagraph a.1., delete the word being in the first sentence and add a reference to new figures as the last sentence; add new FIG and FIG 4-5-9; and expand subparagraph f. as follows: a. Introduction 1. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) is a surveillance technology deployed throughout the NAS (see color FIG on page 441). The ADS-B system is composed of aircraft avionics and a ground infrastructure. Onboard avionics determine the position of the aircraft by using the GNSS and transmit its position along with additional information about the aircraft to ground stations for use by ATC and other ADS-B services. This information is transmitted at a rate of approximately once per second. (See FIG and FIG ) En Route ADS-B/ADS-R/TIS-B/FIS-B Service Ceilings/Floors Terminal ADS-B/ADS-R/TIS-B/FIS-B Service Ceilings/Floors FIG FIG FAR/AIM 2016 Updates Last Modified: 07/22/16 21