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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AJ57 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Electrical and Electronic System Lightning Protection 
Abstract: This rulemaking would establish uniform lightning protection for electrical and electronic systems, based on the consequences of system function failure. This action is necessary because aircraft are increasingly equipped with flight-critical systems, and use composite airframe structures that provide less protection than traditional aluminum. The intended effect is to establish two levels of protection: (1) for those failures that would prevent continued safe flight and landing; (2) for those failures that would reduce the aircraft's or the flightcrew's capability to respond to adverse conditions. Finally, it would harmonize FAA regulations with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 23    14 CFR 25    14 CFR 27    14 CFR 29   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 40113    49 USC 44701    49 USC 44702    49 USC 44704   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/02/2010  75 FR 16676   
Comment Period End  07/01/2010    
Final Action  11/00/2011    
Additional Information: Initial survey result suggest rule will have zero cost.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Lee Nguyen
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
470 L'Enfant Plaza,
Washington, DC 20591
Phone:202-385-4676
Fax:202-385-4651
Email: lee.nguyen@faa.gov