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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sundstrand Propeller Technical Team, fracture. This condition, if not
One Hamilton Road, Mail Stop 1–3– corrected, could result in blade failure
Federal Aviation Administration AB43, Windsor Locks, CT 06096–1010; that could result in separation of a
fax 1–860–654–5107. propeller blade and loss of control of the
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: airplane.
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24517; Directorate Frank Walsh, Aerospace Engineer, Relevant Service Information
Identifier 2006–NE–18–AD; Amendment 39– Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
14591; AD 2006–10–07] FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 We have reviewed and approved the
RIN 2120–AA64 New England Executive Park, technical contents of Hamilton
Burlington, MA 01803; telephone (781) Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A145,
Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton 238–7158; fax (781) 238–7170. dated April 13, 2006. That ASB defines
Sundstrand Model 14RF–9 Propellers SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In March the affected blade population, describes
2006, we became aware of reports of 263 procedures for inspecting blades for
AGENCY: Federal Aviation delamination, and defines blade
Administration (FAA), Department of Hamilton Sundstrand model 14RF–9
‘‘+E’’ repair configuration propeller removal requirements.
Transportation (DOT).
blades with delaminated blade We have also reviewed and approved
ACTION: Final rule; request for
fiberglass repair patches. The ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A146, dated April
comments.
delamination allows corrosion to form 3, 2006. That ASB describes procedures
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new on the aluminum blade spar under the for inspecting blades for delamination
airworthiness directive (AD) for patch. The repairs were done using that were not in service during the
Hamilton Sundstrand model 14RF–9 Hamilton Sundstrand Alert Service initial compliance period of ASBs No.
propellers. This AD requires visual, Bulletin (ASB) No. 14RF–9–61–A92 and 14RF–9–61–A143, dated November 21,
feeler gage, and tap test inspections of marked with the ‘‘+E’’ repair 2005, and ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A143,
certain serial number (SN) propeller configuration. The repairs done using Revision 1, dated December 5, 2005.
blades of the ‘‘+E’’ repair configuration Hamilton Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF–9– We have also reviewed and approved
for blade delamination, and removing 61–A92 were limited to blades with SNs the technical contents of Hamilton
the blade from service if the blade fails below SN 885751. Blades of the ‘‘+E’’ Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A147,
inspection. This AD also requires repair configuration with SNs below dated April 19, 2006. That ASB defines
removing those serial-numbered 885751, are susceptible to delamination procedures for removing the ‘‘+E’’ repair
propeller blades from service by March and corrosion. configuration blades having SNs below
1, 2007. This AD results from reports of Hamilton Sundstrand issued the
885751, by March 1, 2007, and
delaminated blade fiberglass repair following ASBs:
references a procedure for upgrading the
patches that allowed corrosion to form • ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A143, dated
blades to the ‘‘+E2’’ repair
on the aluminum blade spar under the November 21, 2005.
configuration.
patch. We are issuing this AD to prevent • ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A143,
blade failure that could result in Revision 1, dated December 5, 2005. FAA’s Determination and Requirements
separation of a propeller blade and loss • ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A144, dated of this AD
of control of the airplane. February 27, 2006.
• ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A145, dated The unsafe condition described
DATES: This AD becomes effective May previously is likely to exist or develop
22, 2006. The Director of the Federal April 13, 2006.
• ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A146, dated on other Hamilton Sundstrand model
Register approved the incorporation by 14RF–9 propellers with ‘‘+E’’ repair
reference of certain publications listed April 3, 2006.
Those ASBs define the affected blade configuration propeller blades. For that
in the regulations as of May 22, 2006. reason, we are issuing this AD to
We must receive any comments on population, describe procedures for
inspecting the blades, and define prevent blade failure that could result in
this AD by July 11, 2006. separation of a propeller blade and loss
requirements for removing the blade.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following of control of the airplane. This AD
Hamilton Sundstrand recently reported
addresses to comment on this AD: requires inspections of propeller blades
• DOT Docket Web site: Go to to us that not all operators have
complied with the accomplishment of the ‘‘+E’’ repair configuration having
http://dms.dot.gov and follow the SNs below 885751, for blade
instructions for sending your comments instructions in the first three listed
ASBs. Based on a continuing delamination within 10 flight cycles or
electronically. 5 days after the effective date of this AD.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web operational safety assessment, Hamilton
Sundstrand determined that two visual, This AD also requires removal from
site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
feeler gage, and tap test inspections service if the blade fails inspection, and
and follow the instructions for sending
must be performed on the affected removal from service by March 1, 2007.
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility; blades. The affected blades that pass the You must use the service information
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 two visual, feeler gage, and tap test described previously to perform the
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, inspections may remain in service until actions required by this AD.
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– March 1, 2007. FAA’s Determination of the Effective
0001. Also, Hamilton Sundstrand issued Date
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A 147, dated April
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on 19, 2006, to introduce a blade repair Since an unsafe condition exists that
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, upgrade to a ‘‘+E2’’ repair configuration requires the immediate adoption of this
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, for return to service. The ‘‘+E2’’ repair AD, we have found that notice and
jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday configuration is not affected by this AD. opportunity for public comment before
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Continued operation with a issuing this AD are impracticable. Good
For the service information identified delaminated blade and corrosion on the cause exists for making this amendment
in this AD, contact the Hamilton aluminum blade spar can lead to blade effective in less than 30 days.
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Blades Placed in Service After the Effective Blade Removal From Service Related Information
Date of This AD (l) By March 1, 2007, remove from service (q) Hamilton Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF–9–
(j) For blades being installed after the all blades of the ‘‘+E’’ repair configuration 61—A143, dated November 21, 2005; ASB
effective date of this AD that were not having SNs below 885751. No. 14RF–9–61–A143, Revision 1, dated
previously inspected using Hamilton (m) After March 1, 2007, do not install any December 5, 2005; and ASB No. 14RF–9–61–
blades of the ‘‘+E’’ repair configuration A144, dated February 27, 2006, pertain to the
Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A143,
having SNs below 885751, onto any subject of this AD.
dated November 21, 2005; or Revision 1, propeller.
dated December 5, 2005; or ASB No. 14RF– (n) Hamilton Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF– Material Incorporated by Reference
9–61–A144, dated February 27, 2006; or ASB 9–61–A147, dated April 19, 2006, contains (r) You must use the Hamilton Sundstrand
No. 14RF–9–61–A145, dated April 13, 2006, information on upgrading the removed service information specified in Table 1 of
do the following: blades to the ‘‘+E2’’ repair configuration. this AD to perform the inspections and blade
(1) Before installing the blade, perform Inspection Reporting Requirement removals required by this AD. The Director
initial visual, feeler gage, and tap test of the Federal Register approved the
(o) Within 10 days after each blade incorporation by reference of this service
inspections for delamination. Use paragraph
inspection, record the inspection data on a
3. of the Accomplishment Instructions of information in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
copy of the data sheet. The data sheet is on
Hamilton Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF–9–61– 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact the
page 10 of ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A145, dated
A146, dated April 3, 2006, to do the Hamilton Sundstrand Propeller Technical
April 13, 2006, and ASB No. 14RF–9–61–
inspection. A146, dated April 3, 2006. Report the Team, One Hamilton Road, Mail Stop 1–3–
inspection data to Hamilton Sundstrand, fax AB43, Windsor Locks, CT 06096–1010, USA.;
(2) Perform a 2nd inspection for
(800) 654–5107, and Boston Aircraft fax 1–860–654–5107, for a copy of this
delamination at least 7 days after installing
Certification Office, fax (781) 238–7170. The service information. You may review copies
the blade, but no later than 60 days after the at the Docket Management Facility; U.S.
initial inspection. Use paragraph 3. of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
approved the reporting requirements and Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh
Accomplishment Instructions of Hamilton Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
assigned OMB control number 2120–0056.
Sundstrand ASB No. 14RF–9–61–A146, Washington, DC 20590–0001, on the internet
dated April 3, 2006, to do the inspection. Alternative Methods of Compliance at http://dms.dot.gov, or at the National
(p) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Archives and Records Administration
Blades That Fail Inspection (NARA). For information on the availability
Certification Office, has the authority to
(k) Before further flight, remove propeller approve alternative methods of compliance of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
blades from service that fail inspection. for this AD if requested using the procedures or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-
found in 14 CFR 39.19. register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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certain Federal airways, jet routes, or or any portion of that route, as well as and public procedure before adopting
direct routes for which a minimum or the changeover points (COPs) for this amendment are impracticable and
maximum en route authorized IFR Federal airways, jet routes, or direct contrary to the public interest and that
altitude is prescribed. This regulatory routes as prescribed in part 95. good cause exists for making the
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