Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation (FTE) of Metallic Structures

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2120-Fatigue Tolerance Eval-Metallic Structures-FINAL.doc Supporting Statement A	2011-12-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
194949	Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structures - Certification Instruction	Modified
194948	Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structures - Inspection Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0752	ICR Reference No: 201112-2120-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201010-2120-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation (FTE) of Metallic Structures
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/28/2012
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/29/2012
Terms of Clearance: In the supporting statement of subsequent submissions, FAA should better explain how the number of respondents correlates to the annual responses and burden hours.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2015	36 Months From Approved
Responses	198	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	269	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This proposal would increase the level of FTE safety requirements in rotorcraft to address advances in structural fatigue substantiation technology for metallic structures, thus avoiding or reducing catastrophic fatigue failures of metallic structures. These increased safety requirements would help ensure that should accidental damage occur during manufacturing or within the operational life of the rotorcraft, the remaining structure could, without failure, withstand fatigue loads that are likely to occur until the damage is detected and repaired or the part is replaced. In addition to improving the safety standards for FTE of all principal structural elements, the proposed amendment would lead to a harmonized international standard.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General requirements
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2120-AJ51	Final or interim final rulemaking	76 FR 75435	12/02/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structures - Certification
Fatigue Tolerance Evaluation of Metallic Structures - Inspection

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	198	0	0	198	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	269	0	0	269	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection, therefore it is a program change.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 02/29/2012

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