# Policy for Propeller Safety Analysis
**AGENCY:**
Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
**ACTION:**
Notice of proposed policy statement; request for comments.
**SUMMARY:**
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the availability of proposed policy for propeller safety analysis.
**DATES:**
Comments must be received by January 20, 2003.
**ADDRESSES:**
Send all comments on the proposed policy to the individual identified under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.*
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Jay Turnberg, FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Staff, ANE-110, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: *[email protected];* telephone: (781) 238-7116; fax: (781) 238-7199.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
**Comments Invited**
The proposed policy statement is available on the Internet at the following address: *http//www/airweb/faa/gov/rgl.* If you do not have access to the Internet, you may request a copy by contacting the individual listed under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.* The FAA invites interested parties to comment on the proposed policy. Comments should identify the subject of the proposed policy and be submitted to the individual identified under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.* The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date before issuing the final policy.
**Background**
The intent of this proposed policy is to provide guidance for conducting a propeller safety analysis. Although part 35 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 35) does not explicitly require a safety analysis, safety analyses are frequently conducted to support part 35 requirements, special conditions, and aircraft manufacturer certification requirements. The proposed policy would not establish new requirements.
**Authority:**
49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 6, 2002.
Francis A. Favara,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.