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DOT/FAA RIN: 2120-AG42 Publication ID: Spring 2002 
Title: Revised Standards for Cargo or Baggage Compartments in Transport Category Airplanes 
Abstract: This action upgrades the fire safety standards for cargo or baggage compartments in certain transport category airplanes by eliminating Class D compartments altogether. Compartments that could no longer be designated as Class D would have to meet the standards for Class C or Class E compartments, as applicable. Certain other transport category airplanes that would not have to meet these new standards for type certification would have to meet them for use in air carrier, commuter, on-demand, or commercial service. These improved standards are needed to increase protection from possible in-flight fires. This rulemaking is considered significant because of the safety implications. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 14 CFR 25    14 CFR 121    14 CFR 135   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 44715 to 44717    49 USC 106(g)    49 USC 40113    49 USC 44701 to 44702    49 USC 44704    49 USC 44705    49 USC 44711 to 44713   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/13/1997  62 FR 32412   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/11/1997    
Final Rule Request for Comments  02/17/1998  63 FR 8032   
Final Rule Effective  03/19/1998    
Final Rule Comment Period End  06/17/1998    
Next Action Undetermined      
Additional Information: Project Number: ANM-97-009R ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/13/97, 62 FR 32412 Regulatory Evaluation, 02/17/98, 63 FR 8032
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Mahinder Wahi
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
1601 Lind Ave, SW,
Renton, WA 98057
Phone:425-227-1262
Email: mahinder.wahi@faa.gov