A Federal Aviation Administration rule published Nov. 9 requires replacement of radio altimeter cables on certain Boeing 787 aircraft following reports of unreliable readings during landing, the agency said.
The rule takes effect Dec. 14 and covers certain Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 airplanes. It requires replacement of both left and right transmit and receive coaxial cables with larger-gauge cables.
The low-range radio altimeter system, which measures an aircraft's height above the ground, produced more instances of uncomputed data at low altitudes during approach and landing. That could make the altimeter unreliable.
The FAA, part of the Transportation Department, issued the airworthiness directive to address that unsafe condition. The requirement concerns the cables used by the system.
Separately, the Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published a proposed rule Nov. 9 to amend restrictions on commercial fishing in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument Expansion. Comments close Dec. 9.
The proposal concerns U.S. waters from 50 to 200 nautical miles around Johnston Atoll and Wake and Jarvis Islands. It would place fisheries there under existing fishing regulations.
The agency said the proposal would align fishing regulations with presidential proclamations issued April 17, 2025, and June 11, 2026, and respond to a court order. It is a proposal rather than a final rule.
The Agriculture Department's Agricultural Marketing Service also published a proposed rule Nov. 9 to change pecan industry membership and handling requirements. Comments close Dec. 9.
The proposal would remove regional and size designations for sheller members of the American Pecan Council and change how those members are nominated. It would also change reporting requirements for transfers between handlers and introduce late fees and interest on unpaid assessments.
A Coast Guard rule published Nov. 9 provides for enforcement of military cargo security zones in Washington state's Puget Sound port area from Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. Vessel operators in the regulated areas must follow directions from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.
The zones cover the Blair and Sitcum waterways in Commencement Bay. The Coast Guard, part of the Homeland Security Department, is enforcing them to protect people and vessels during military cargo activity.
The FAA also published a correction Nov. 9 to an airspace rule for Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona, with an effective date of Oct. 30. The correction clarifies a statement in the rule's preamble concerning changes to Class D airspace and the establishment of Class E airspace.
