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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on fastener holes on both of the wing main PHC series propellers; and McCauley
November 20, 2006. spar lower caps for fatigue cracking; Propeller Systems controllable
David R. Showers, repair or replace any wing main spar propellers serviced by Oxford Aviation
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, lower cap where fatigue cracking is Services Limited, doing business as CSE
Aircraft Certification Service. found; and report any fatigue cracking Aviation, in the United Kingdom
[FR Doc. 06–9428 Filed 11–28–06; 8:45am] found. between September 1998 and October
BILLING CODE 4910–13–M The AD number in the AD is 2003. This AD requires inspecting the
incorrectly referenced as ‘‘2006–23–01’’ propeller blades and other critical
instead of ‘‘2006–23–09’’ in two places. propeller parts for wear and mechanical
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION damage. This AD results from findings
Need for the Correction
that CSE Aviation failed to perform
Federal Aviation Administration This correction is needed to assure some specific inspections and repairs.
that the airplane records and We are issuing this AD to detect unsafe
14 CFR Part 39 documentation shows that the conditions that could result in a
[Docket No. FAA–2004–20007; Directorate
applicable AD is complied with. propeller blade separating from the hub
Identifier 2004–CE–50–AD; Amendment 39– Correction of Publication and loss of control of the airplane.
14798; AD 2006–23–09] DATES: This AD becomes effective
Accordingly, the publication of
RIN 2120–AA64 November 9, 2006 (71 FR 65719), of Janauary 3, 2007.
Amendment 39–14798; AD 2006–23–09, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, which was the subject of FR Doc. 06– docket on the Internet at http://
Inc. Model AT–602 Airplanes 18688, is corrected as follows: dms.dot.gov or in Room PL–401 on the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400
Section 39.13 [Corrected]
Administration (FAA), DOT. Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC.
On page 65719, in the first column
ACTION: Final rule; correction. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and sixth line of the document, replace
Timothy Smyth, Aerospace Engineer,
SUMMARY: This document makes a ‘‘2006–23–01’’ with ‘‘2006–23–09.’’
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
correction to Airworthiness Directive On page 65721, in the first column
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300
(AD) 2006–23–09, which published in and fourth line, replace ‘‘2006–23–01’’
East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
the Federal Register on November 9, with ‘‘2006–23–09.’’
Action is taken herein to correct this 60018–4696; telephone (847) 294–7132;
2006 (71 FR 65719), and applies to all fax (847) 294–7834.
Air Tractor, Inc. Model AT–602 reference in AD 2006–23–09 and to add
this AD correction to section 39.13 of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
airplanes. AD 2006–23–09 requires you
to repetitively inspect (using the eddy the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
current method) the wing center splice CFR 39.13). a proposed AD. The proposed AD
joint two outboard fastener holes on The effective date remains December applies to certain Hartzell Propeller Inc.
both of the wing main spar lower caps 14, 2006. HC, BHC, and PHC series propellers;
for fatigue cracking; repair or replace Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on and McCauley Propeller Systems
any wing main spar lower cap where November 20, 2006. controllable propellers serviced by
fatigue cracking is found; and report any David R. Showers, Oxford Aviation Services Limited, doing
fatigue cracking found. This AD results Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
business as CSE Aviation, in the United
from fatigue cracking at the wing center Aircraft Certification Service. Kingdom between September 1998 and
splice joint outboard fastener hole in [FR Doc. E6–20123 Filed 11–28–06; 8:45 am]
October 2003. We published the
one of the wing main spar lower caps. proposed AD in the Federal Register on
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The AD number in the AD is incorrectly June 15, 2005 (70 FR 34714). That action
referenced as ‘‘2006–23–01’’ instead of proposed to require inspecting the
‘‘2006–23–09’’ in two places. This DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION propeller blades and other critical
document corrects these references. propeller parts for wear and mechanical
Federal Aviation Administration damage.
DATES: The effective date of this AD
(2006–23–09) remains December 14, Examining the AD Docket
2006. 14 CFR Part 39
You may examine the docket that
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [Docket No. FAA–2005–20141; Directorate contains the AD, any comments
Identifier 2005–NE–01–AD; Amendment 39–
Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, received, and any final disposition in
14836; AD 2006–24–07]
ASW–150 (c/o MIDO–43), 10100 person at the Docket Management
Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio, RIN 2120–AA64 Facility Docket Offices between 9 a.m.
Texas 78216; telephone: (210) 308– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
3365; fax: (210) 308–3370. Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell except Federal holidays. The Docket
Propeller Inc. Propellers and McCauley Office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Propeller Systems Controllable located on the plaza level of the
Discussion Propellers Department of Transportation Nassif
On October 26, 2006, the FAA issued AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building at the street address stated in
AD 2006–23–09, Amendment 39–14798 Administration (FAA), Department of ADDRESSES. Comments will be available
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(71 FR 65719, November 9, 2006), Transportation (DOT). in the AD docket shortly after the DMS
which applies to Air Tractor, Inc. Model ACTION: Final rule. receives them.
AT–602 airplanes. AD 2006–23–09
Comments
requires you to repetitively inspect SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
(using the eddy current method) the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We provided the public the
wing center splice joint two outboard Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC, BHC, and opportunity to participate in the
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development of this AD. We have might be found during the inspections. section, Congress charges the FAA with
considered the comments received. We did not change the AD. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Request To Clarify Reason for the AD Request To Clarify the Unsafe
for practices, methods, and procedures
CSE Aviation requests that we clarify Condition Statement
the Administrator finds necessary for
the statement ‘‘This (proposed) AD CSE Aviation requests that we clarify safety in air commerce. This regulation
results from findings that CSE Aviation the unsafe condition statement to state is within the scope of that authority
failed to perform specific inspections that we are issuing this AD to detect because it addresses an unsafe condition
and repairs’’, to read ‘‘This (proposed) potentially unsafe conditions that could that is likely to exist or develop on
AD results from findings that CSE result in a propeller blade separating products identified in this rulemaking
Aviation failed to perform some specific from the hub and loss of control of the action.
inspections and repairs’’. The airplane. We agree and added the word
commenter states that adding this word Regulatory Findings
‘‘potentially’’ in this sentence of the AD.
more clearly defines the conditions We have determined that this AD will
existing in the field. We agree and Request To Change Compliance not have federalism implications under
added the word ‘‘some’’ in this sentence Paragraph (f) Executive Order 13132. This AD will
of the AD. CSE Aviation requests that we change not have a substantial direct effect on
the words ‘‘ FAA-approved’’ with the States, on the relationship between
Request To Clarify the Discussion
‘‘appropriately approved’’ in the national government and the States,
CSE Aviation requests that we clarify compliance paragraph (f), since the or on the distribution of power and
the Discussion paragraph in the affected propeller population is responsibilities among the various
proposed AD to state the following: worldwide. We do not agree. Our levels of government.
‘‘The investigators believe the authority to mandate airworthiness For the reasons discussed above, I
discrepancies date from about 1998 actions is limited to FAA-approved certify that this AD:
until November 2003 when CSE repair facilities and operators, and not (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Aviation stopped updating their internal foreign country-approved facilities and action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
procedures to reflect the latest version operators. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
of the manufacturers’ maintenance DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
manuals. The audit also showed that Conclusion (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
CSE Aviation did not perform some We have carefully reviewed the (3) Will not have a significant
specific inspections required by the available data, including the economic impact, positive or negative,
maintenance manual. CSE Aviation comment[s] received, and determined on a substantial number of small entities
conducted an internal investigation and that air safety and the public interest under the criteria of the Regulatory
confirmed that they did not perform require adopting the AD with the Flexibility Act.
some inspections and rework changes described previously. We have We prepared a summary of the costs
procedures such as:’’ We disagree the determined that these changes will to comply with this AD and placed it in
discussion paragraph needs change. We neither increase the economic burden the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
find it adequate as drafted. We did not on any operator nor increase the scope this summary at the address listed
change the AD. of the AD. under ADDRESSES.
Requests To Clarify Costs of Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Compliance We estimate that about 49 Hartzell Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
CSE Aviation requests that we clarify Propeller Inc. HC series propellers and safety, Safety.
the Costs of Compliance paragraph by about 24 McCauley Propeller Systems Adoption of the Amendment
specifying that about 49 affected controllable propellers of the affected
Hartzell propellers and about 24 design installed on airplanes of U.S. ■ Accordingly, under the authority
affected McCauley propellers are registry will be affected by this AD. We delegated to me by the Administrator,
installed on U.S.-registered airplanes. also estimate that it will take about 10 the Federal Aviation Administration
We agree. We changed the Costs of work hours per propeller to perform the amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
Compliance paragraph in the AD to proposed actions, and that the average PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
reflect that about 49 affected Hartzell labor rate is $65 per work hour. DIRECTIVES
propellers and 24 affected McCauley Required parts will cost about $2,350
propellers are installed on U.S.- per propeller. Based on these figures, we ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
registered airplanes. estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S. continues to read as follows:
CSE Aviation also suggests that our operators to be $1,545,000. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
estimate for part cost replacement of
$2,350 per propeller, is too high. They Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
suggest a part cost per propeller of $200 Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
per propeller, and suggest that our specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
estimate might lead to other repair rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive:
facilities replacing parts that are Section 106, describes the authority of 2006–24–07 Hartzell Propeller Inc.
airworthy. They also suggest that the the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, (formerly TRW Hartzell Propeller) and
actual total cost for U.S.-registered Aviation Programs, describes in more McCauley Propeller Systems (formerly
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installations is about $62,050, with a detail the scope of the Agency’s Cessna Aircraft Co.): Amendment 39–
total worldwide cost of about $437,750. authority. 14836. Docket No. FAA–2005–20141;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NE–01–AD.
We do not agree. The cost numbers We are issuing this rulemaking under
provided by CSE Aviation do not the authority described in Subtitle VII, Effective Date
include a proper range for defective Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
parts, or include improper repairs that ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that becomes effective January 3, 2007.
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Affected ADs McCauley Propeller Systems (formerly are installed on, but not limited to airplanes
(b) None. Cessna Aircraft Co.) propellers that have a used in general aviation, agricultural, flight
part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) training, and charter businesses.
Applicability listed in Table 1 or Table 2 of this AD,
(c) This AD applies to Hartzell Propeller serviced by Oxford Aviation Limited, doing
Inc. (formerly TRW Hartzell Propeller) and business as CSE Aviation. These propellers
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Unsafe Condition the compliance times specified unless the (h) If the propeller was involved in a
actions have already been done. ground strike, perform the requirements
(d) This AD results from findings that CSE
(f) For propellers listed by SN in Table 1 specified in paragraph (j) or paragraph (k) of
Aviation failed to perform some specific or Table 2 overhauled or repaired by CSE
inspections and repairs. We are issuing this this AD within 10 flight hours (FH) time-in-
after November 2003, or overhauled by an service (TIS) after the effective date of this
AD to detect potentially unsafe conditions FAA-approved propeller repair facility after AD, or 2 years after the effective date of this
that could result in a propeller blade October 2003, no further action is required.
AD, whichever is earlier.
separating from the hub and loss of control
All Propellers Listed by SN in Table 1 or (i) For all propellers listed by SN in Table
of the airplane.
Table 2 1 or Table 2 of this AD, not involved in a
Compliance (g) Before further flight, perform a ground strike, use the compliance schedule
(e) You are responsible for having the document search of airplane and propeller in the following Table 3 to perform the
actions required by this AD performed within records to determine if the propeller was requirements specified in paragraph (j) or
involved in a ground strike. paragraph (k) of this AD as applicable.
(1) 1,500 FH TSO or more ....................................................................... 200 FH TIS after the effective date of this AD, but do not exceed 2
years after the effective date of this AD.
(2) More than 1,000 FH TSO, but fewer than 1,500 FH TIS ................... 350 FH TIS after the effective date of this AD, but do not exceed 2
years after the effective date of this AD.
(3) 1,000 FH TSO or fewer ...................................................................... 500 FH TIS after the effective date of this AD, but do not exceed 2
years after the effective date of this AD.
Hartzell Propellers (i) Wear or damage such as cracks, (iii) Damage that indicates a previous
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external surface of the blade unless there is performing the inspections specified in this 4. The National Archives and Records
evidence of damage that has occurred since AD. Administration (NARA). For
CSE returned the propeller to service. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on information on the availability of this
(v) Confirm that CSE Aviation correctly November 21, 2006. material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
performed the repairs listed in the
Peter A. White, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/
manufacturers maintenance manuals. An
example of a maintenance manual repair is Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller federal_register/
chamfering of the hub grease fitting hole on Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. code_of_federal_regulations/
Hartzell ‘‘Y’’ shank series propellers. [FR Doc. E6–20206 Filed 11–28–06; 8:45 am] ibr_locations.html.
(4) Perform all Eddy Current inspections BILLING CODE 4910–13–P For Purchase—Individual SIAP and
applicable. Weather Takeoff Minimums copies may
(5) Repair and replace with serviceable be obtained from:
parts, as necessary. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1. FAA Public Inquiry Center (APA–
(6) Assemble and test. 200), FAA Headquarters Building, 800
(7) Confirm that hubs affected by AD 2001– Federal Aviation Administration Independence Avenue, SW.,
23–08 are returned to service only on aircraft Washington, DC 20591; or
affected by that AD. 14 CFR Part 97 2. The FAA Regional Office of the
McCauley Propellers [Docket No. 30523 Amdt. No. 3194] region in which the affected airport is
(k) For McCauley propellers listed by SN located.
in Table 2 of this AD, do the following: Standard Instrument Approach By Subscription—Copies of all SIAPs
(1) Disassemble the propeller. Procedures, Weather Takeoff and Weather Takeoff Minimums mailed
(2) Clean all disassembled propeller parts. Minimums; Miscellaneous once every 2 weeks, are for sale by the
(3) Perform a visual inspection for the Amendments Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
following conditions: Government Printing Office,
(i) Wear or damage such as cracks, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20402.
corrosion, scratches or nicks. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(ii) Damage that indicates a previous FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
ACTION: Final rule.
ground strike (if applicable). Donald P. Pate, Flight Procedure
(iii) Unacceptable wear or damage in areas SUMMARY: This amendment establishes, Standards Branch (AFS–420), Flight
where shot peening is required, paying amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Technologies and Programs Division,
particular attention to hub internal shot Instrument Approach Procedures Flight Standards Service, Federal
peened surfaces and blade shank peening. It (SIAPs) and/or Weather Takeoff Aviation Administration, Mike
is not necessary to strip the paint and Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
corrosion protective coatings from the
Minimums for operations at certain
airports. These regulatory actions are South MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City,
external surface of the blade. It is also not
necessary to perform dimensional needed because of the adoption of new OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
measurements on the external surface of the or revised criteria, or because of changes 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
blade unless there is evidence of damage that occurring in the National Airspace telephone: (405) 954–4164.
has occurred since CSE returned the System, such as the commissioning of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
propeller to service. new navigational facilities, addition of amendment to Title 14 of the Code of
(4) Inspect threaded surfaces of threaded new obstacles, or changes in air traffic Federal Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR
blade shanks with a 10X magnifying glass for requirements. These changes are part 97), establishes, amends, suspends,
scratches parallel to retention threads in the
thread root of the first four outboard blade
designed to provide safe and efficient or revokes SIAPs and/or Weather
threads. If the retention threads are use of the navigable airspace and to Takeoff Minimums. The complete
scratched, repair is not allowed. promote safe flight operations under regulatory description of each SIAP
(5) Confirm that CSE Aviation correctly instrument flight rules at the affected and/or Weather Takeoff Minimums is
performed repairs or modifications listed in airports. contained in official FAA form
the manufacturer’s maintenance instructions. DATES: This rule is effective November documents which are incorporated by
(6) Repair and replace with serviceable reference in this amendment under 5
parts, as necessary.
29, 2006. The compliance date for each
SIAP and/or Weather Takeoff U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
(7) Assemble and test.
Minimums is specified in the CFR part 97.20. The applicable FAA
Definitions amendatory provisions. Forms are identified as FAA Forms
(l) For the purposes of this AD: The incorporation by reference of 8260–3, 8260–4, 8260–5 and 8260–15A.
(1) Overhauling a propeller is not certain publications listed in the Materials incorporated by reference are
necessary to comply with the requirements regulations is approved by the Director available for examination or purchase as
specified in paragraph (j) or paragraph (k) of of the Federal Register as of November stated above.
this AD. If you do not overhaul the propeller, 29, 2006. The large number of SIAPs and/or
the TSO does not change. Weather Takeoff Minimums, their
(2) Unacceptable wear is wear or damage ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the complex nature, and the need for a
that can penetrate the shotpeen compressive
layer. amendment is as follows: special format make their verbatim
For Examination— publication in the Federal Register
Alternative Methods of Compliance 1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA expensive and impractical. Further,
(m) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Headquarters Building, 800 airmen do not use the regulatory text of
Certification Office, has the authority to Independence Avenue, SW., the SIAPs and/or Weather Takeoff
approve alternative methods of compliance Washington, DC 20591; Minimums but refer to their depiction
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for this AD if requested using the procedures 2. The FAA Regional Office of the on charts printed by publishers of
found in 14 CFR 39.19. aeronautical materials. Thus, the
region in which the affected airport is
Related Information located; advantages of incorporation by reference
(n) The applicable Hartzell Propeller Inc. 3. The National Flight Procedures are realized and publication of the
or McCauley Overhaul Manuals and Service Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., complete description of each SIAP and/
Documents contain information on Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or, or Weather Takeoff Minimums
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