(1) By an aviation medical examiner is not a denial by the Administrator under section 602 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1422);

(2) By the Federal Air Surgeon is considered to be a denial by the Administrator under that section of the Act; and (3) By the Chief, Aeromedical Certification Branch, Civil Aeromedical Institute, or a Regional Flight Surgeon is considered to be a denial by the Administrator under that section of the Act where the applicant does not meet the standards of §§ 67.13 (d) (1), (e) (1), or (f) (1), 67.15 (d) (1), (e), or (f)(1), or 67.17 (d) (1), (e), or (f) (1).

Any action taken under § 67.25(b) that wholly or partly reverses the issue of a medical certificate by an aviation medical examiner is the denial of a medical certificate under this paragraph (b).

(c) If the issue of a medical certificate is wholly or partly reversed upon reconsideration by the Federal Air Surgeon, the Chief, Aeromedical Certification Branch, Civil Aeromedical Institute, or a Regional Flight Surgeon, the person holding that certificate shall surrender it, upon request of the FAA.

[Doc. No. 7077, Amdt. 67-5, 31 F.R. 8357, June 15, 1966]

§ 67.29 Medical certificates by senior flight surgeons of armed forces.

(a) The FAA has designated senior flight surgeons of the armed forces on specified military posts, stations, and facilities, as aviation medical examiners.

(b) An aviation medical examiner described in paragraph (a) of this section may give physical examinations to applicants for FAA medical certificates who

are on active duty or who are, under Department of Defense medical programs, eligible for FAA medical certification as civil airmen. In addition, such an examiner may issue or deny an appropriate FAA medical certificate in accordance with the regulations of this chapter and the policies of the FAA.

(c) Any interested person may obtain a list of the military posts, stations, and facilities at which a senior flight surgeon has been designated as an aviation medical examiner, from the Surgeon General of the armed force concerned or from the Chief of the Aeromedical Certification Division, AM-300, Federal Aviation Agency, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

§ 67.31 Medical records.

Whenever the Administrator finds that additional medical information or history is necessary to determine whether an applicant for or the holder of a medical certificate meets the medical standards for it, he requests that person to furnish that information or authorize any clinic, hospital, doctor, or other person to release to the Administrator any available information or records concerning that history. If the applicant, or holder, refuses to provide the requested medical information or history or to authorize the release so requested, the Administrator may suspend, modify, or revoke any medical certificate that he holds or may, in the case of an applicant, refuse to issue a medical certificate to him.

(Secs. 303 (d), 313(a), 314(b), 601, 602, 609, Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (49 U.S.C. 1344, 1354, 1355(b), 1421, 1422, 1429) [Amdt. 67-5, 31 F.R. 8357, June 15, 1966]

Subparts B-1 [Note]

Subpart A-General

AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Subpart A issued under sec. 307, 72 Stat. 749, sec. 1110, 72 Stat. 800; 49 U.S.C. 1348(a), 1510.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Subpart A contained in Docket No. 66-WA-1, 31 F.R. 2003, Feb. 3, 1966, unless otherwise noted. § 71.1 Applicability.

(a) The airspace assignments described in Subparts B and C are designated as Federal airways.

(b) The airspace assignments described in Subparts B through I are designated as control areas, the continental control area, control zones, transition areas, positive control areas, and reporting points, as described in the appropriate subpart. § 71.3

Classification of Federal airways. Federal airways are classified as follows:

(a) Colored Federal airways

(1) Green Federal airways. (2) Amber Federal airways. (3) Red Federal airways. (4) Blue Federal airways. (b) VOR Federal airways. § 71.5

Extent of Federal airways.

(a) Each Federal airway is based on a centerline that extends from one navigational aid or intersection to another navigational aid (or through several navigational aids or intersections) specified for that airway.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in Subpart B or C

(1) Each Federal airway includes the airspace within parallel boundary lines 4 miles each side of the centerline. Where an airway changes direction, it includes that airspace enclosed by extending the boundary lines of the airway segments until they meet.

(2) Where the changeover point for an airway segment is more than 51 miles from either of the navigational aids defining that segment, and—

(i) The changeover point is midway between the navigational aids, the airway includes the airspace between lines diverging at angles of 4.5° from the centerline at each navigational aid and extending until they intersect opposite the changeover point; or

(ii) The changeover point is not midway between the navigational aids, the airway includes the airspace between lines diverging at angles of 4.5° from the centerline at the navigational aid more distant from the changeover point, and extending until they intersect with the bisector of the angle of the centerlines at the changeover point; and between lines connecting these points of intersection and the navigational aid nearer to the changeover point.

(3) Where an airway terminates at a point or intersection more than 51 miles from the closest associated navigational aid it includes the additional airspace within lines diverging at angles of 4.5°

from the centerline extending from the associated navigational aid to a line perpendicular to the centerline at the termination point.

(4) Where an airway terminates, it includes the airspace within a circle centered at the specified navigational aid or intersection having a diameter equal to the airway width at that point. However, an airway does not extend beyond the domestic/oceanic control area boundary.

(c) Unless otherwise specified in Subpart B or C

(1) Each Federal airway includes that airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL, except that Federal airways for Hawaii have no upper limits. Variations of the lower limits of an airway are expressed in digits representing hundreds of feet above the surface (AGL) or mean sealevel (MSL) and, unless otherwise specified, apply to the segment of an airway between adjoining navigational aids or intersections; and

(2) The airspace of a Federal airway within the lateral limits of a transition area has a floor coincident with the floor of the transition area.

(d) One or more alternate airways may be designated between specified navigational aids or intersections along each VOR Federal airway described in Subpart C. Unless otherwise specified, the centerline of an alternate VOR Federal airway and the centerline of the corresponding segment of the main VOR Federal airway are separated by 15°.

(e) A Federal airway does not include the airspace of a prohibited area. § 71.7

Control areas.

Control areas consist of the airspace designated in Subparts B, C, and E, but do not include the continental control area. Unless otherwise deisgnated, control areas include the airspace between a segment of a main VOR Federal airway and its associated alternate segments with the vertical extent of the area corresponding to the vertical extent of the related segment of the main airway. § 71.9 Continental control area.

The continental control area consists of the airspace of the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, and Alaska south of latitude 68°00'00'' N., excluding the Alaska peninsula west of longitude 160°00'00'' W., at and above 14,500 feet MSL, but does not include

(a) The airspace less than 1,500 feet above the surface of the earth; or

(b) Prohibited and restricted areas, other than restricted area military climb corridors and the restricted areas listed in Subpart D.

§ 71.11 Control zones.

The control zones listed in Subpart F consist of controlled airspace extending upward from the surface of the earth. A control zone may include one or more airports and is normally a circular area with a radius of 5 miles and any extensions necessary to include instrument approach and departure paths.

§ 71.13 Transition areas.

The transition areas listed in Subpart G consist of controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth when designated in conjunction with an airport for which an approved instrument approach procedure has been prescribed; or from 1,200 feet or more above the surface of the earth when designated in conjunction with airway route structures or segments. Unless otherwise specified, transition areas terminate at the base of the overlying controlled airspace.

§ 71.15 Positive control areas.

The positive control areas listed in Subpart H consist of controlled airspace within which there is positive control of aircraft.

§ 71.17 Reporting points.

(a) The reporting points listed in Subpart I consist of geographic locations, in relation to which the position of an aircraft must be reported in accordance with § 91.125 of this chapter.

(b) Unless otherwise designated, each reporting point applies to all directions of flight. In any case where a geographic location is designated as a reporting point for less than all airways passing through that point, or for a particular direction of flight along an airway only, it is so indicated by including the airways or direction of flight in the designation of geographical location.

(c) Unless otherwise specified, place names appearing in the reporting point descriptions indicate VOR or VORTAC facilities identified by those names. § 71.19 Bearings; radials; miles.

(a) All bearings and radials in this part are true, and are applied from point of origin.

The airspace that is described in Subpart B and Subpart C is designated as special use airspace. This part prescribes the requirements for the use of that airspace.

[Doc. No. 66-WA-1, 31 F.R. 2292, Feb. 3, 1966, as amended by Amdt. 73-1, 31 F.R. 13422, Oct. 18, 1966]

§ 73.3 Special use airspace.

(a) Special use airspace consists of airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the earth wherein activities must be confined because of their nature, or wherein limitations are imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities, or both.

(b) The vertical limits of special use airspace are measured by designated altitude floors and ceilings expressed as

flight levels or as feet above mean sea level.

(c) The horizontal limits of special use airspace are measured by boundaries described by geographic coordinates or other appropriate references that clearly define their perimeter.

(d) The period of time during which a designation of special use airspace is in effect is stated in the designation.

§ 73.5 Bearings; radials; miles.

(a) All bearings and radials in this part are true from point of origin.

(b) Unless otherwise specified, all mileages in this part are stated as statute miles.

Subpart B-Restricted Areas

EDITORIAL NOTE: The restricted areas formerly carried as §§ 608.21 to 608.72 of this title were transferred to Part 73 as §§ 73.21 to 73.72 under Subpart B but are not carried in the Code of Federal Regulations. For FEDERAL REGISTER Citations affecting these restricted areas for the period beginning 1964, see List of Sections Affected in this volume. See also "List of Sections Affected, 1949-1963" published in a separate volume.

§ 73.11 Applicability.

This subpart designates restricted areas and prescribes limitations on the operation of aircraft within them.

§ 73.13 Restrictions.

No person may operate an aircraft within a restricted area between the designated altitudes and during the time of designation, unless he has the advance permission of

(a) The using agency described in § 73.15; or

(b) The controlling agency described in § 73.17.

§ 73.15 Using agency.

(a) For the purposes of this subpart, the following are using agencies:

(1) The agency, organization, or military command whose activity within a restricted area necessitated the area being so designated.

(2) In the case of a Restricted Area/ Military Climb Corridor that does not have a designated controlling agency, the Military Air Traffic Control facility that may be contacted for permission for transit through the climb corridor.

(b) Upon the request of the FAA, the using agency shall execute a letter establishing procedures for joint use of a restricted area by the using agency and

§ 73.19

Reports by using agency.

(a) Each using agency shall report once a year, in duplicate, to the Director, Air Traffic Service, Federal Aviation Agency, Washington, D.C., 20402, on each restricted area for which it is the using agency. The report must reach the Director not later than January 31 and shall cover the 12-month period ending with the preceding September 30.

(b) In its report under this section the using agency shall

(1) State the name and number of the restricted area as published in this part;

(2) State the period covered by the report;

(3) List in detail the activities carried on in the area by all organizations using it for the restricted area purposes;

(4) State the time that daily operations are normally scheduled to begin and end;

(5) State the average number of hours the area is actually used each day, and in addition, for a restricted area used for aircraft operations, the total number of aircraft hours of actual use during the reporting period;

(6) State the number of days each week, weeks each month, and months each year (as appropriate) that the area is used for actual operations;

(7) State whether or not radar is used during operations;

(8) State the number and type of aircraft, if any, normally involved in the activities for which the area was restricted;

(9) List the altitudes used in daily operations of aircraft, including for each activity the altitudes used and the number of hours at each of those altitudes;

(10) Include a chart of the area (of optional scale and design) showing

(i) The approximate location, and the representative pattern (if any), for firing runs (if any), for bombing runs (if any), the place where runs begin, where firing (if any) begins and ends, and the release point and pullup point; and

(ii) The location of impact areas, if any;

(11) State the maximum ordinate of surface firing (expressed in feet, mean sea level altitude) used for required operations;

(12) State the daily number of hours or minutes, or both, that the maximum ordinate altitudes are normally used in surface to surface firing operations;

(13) List the altitudes normally used for daily surface to surface firing operations;

(14) Include a chart of the area (of optional scale and design) showing

(i) The location of firing points and impact areas, if any; and

(ii) The perimeter of the firing fan for each weapon used, if any; and

(15) Include a brief statement of any other pertinent facts concerning the current use of the restricted area and requirements for future use of the area or part of it.

(c) This section does not apply to restricted areas established for climb corridors.

Subpart C-Prohibited Areas AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Subpart C issued under secs. 307, 1501, 72 Stat. 749; 49 U.S.C. 1348, 1301.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Subpart C contained in Doc. No. 7672, 31 F.R. 13422, Oct. 18, 1966.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Sections 73.87 through 73.99 are reserved for descriptions of designated prohibited areas. For FEDERAL REGISTER citations affecting these prohibited areas, see List of Sections Affected.

The routes described in Subpart B of this part between high altitude navigational aids or intersections of their signals, are designated as jet routes along which aircraft may be operated between 18,000 feet MSL and flight level 450. The areas described in Subpart C of this part are designated as jet advisory areas along specified jet route segments, VOR/ VORTAC radials, bearings from L/MF navigational facilities, direct courses between high altitude navigational facilities, centerlines of control areas, or in the vicinity of specific geographic locations. § 75.11 Jet routes.

Each jet route designated in Subpart B consists of a direct course for navigating aircraft between 18,000 feet MSL and flight level 450, inclusive, between the navigational aids and intersections specified for that route.

§ 75.15 Jet advisory areas.

(a) Jet advisory areas consist of airspace within the continental control area, as designated in Subpart C.