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impacts all growers and handlers by
allowing them to better anticipate the
revenues their tart cherries would
generate. Growers and handlers,
regardless of size, would benefit from
the stabilizing effects of this restriction.
In addition, the increased carry-out
should provide processors enough
supply to meet market needs going into
the next season.
The Board considered some
alternatives in its preliminary restriction
discussions that affected this
recommended action. The first
alternative concerned the average sales
in estimating demand for the coming
season, and the second alternative
regarded the recommended carry-out
figure.
Regarding demand, the Board began
with the actual sales average of 198
million pounds. There was concern,
however that this value, which
incorporated the weather-related crop
failure of 2012, would result in an overrestrictive calculation. After considering
options in the range of 24 to 52 million
pounds, the Board determined that an
adjustment of 52 million pounds, to
reach an average demand of 250 million
pounds, was most appropriate for the
industry. Thus the other alternatives
were rejected and the Board
recommended the 52 million pound
economic adjustment.
Regarding the carry-out value, the
Board considered keeping this value at
the order’s 20 million pound maximum.
However, many noted that the industry
now regularly carries over more volume
than in the past to keep its expanded
product lines supplied at the end of the
season. One member noted that even at
the end of the disaster season, there
were 17 million pounds carried out.
Another noted that the 81 million
pound carry-in this season was seen as
burdensome. Others were concerned
that in addition to the previous
adjustment, too high of a carry-out
figure might discourage using reserves
to protect the industry from another
disaster. The Board considered 60
million pounds and 30 million pounds,
but these were considered respectively
too large and too restrictive and thus
were rejected. The Board then reached
a consensus and recommended the
Secretary increase the maximum carryout to 50 million pounds for the 2014–
2015 season alone.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
Chapter 35), the order’s information
collection requirements have been
previously approved by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) and
assigned OMB No. 0581–0177, Tart
Cherries Grown in the States of MI, NY,
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PA, OR, UT, WA, and WI. No changes
in those requirements as a result of this
action are necessary. Should any
changes become necessary, they would
be submitted to OMB for approval.
This action would not impose any
additional reporting or recordkeeping
requirements on either small or large
tart cherry handlers. As with all Federal
marketing order programs, reports and
forms are periodically reviewed to
reduce information requirements and
duplication by industry and public
sector agencies.
AMS is committed to complying with
the E-Government Act, to promote the
use of the internet and other
information technologies to provide
increased opportunities for citizen
access to Government information and
services, and for other purposes.
USDA has not identified any relevant
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap or
conflict with this proposed rule.
In addition, the Board’s meeting was
widely publicized throughout the tart
cherry industry and all interested
persons were invited to attend the
meeting and participate in Board
deliberations on all issues. Like all
Board meetings, the June 26, 2014, and
September 11, 2014, meetings were
public meetings and all entities, both
large and small, were able to express
views on this issue. Finally, interested
persons are invited to submit comments
on this proposed rule, including the
regulatory and informational impacts of
this action on small businesses.
A small business guide on complying
with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop
marketing agreements and orders may
be viewed at: https://www.ams.usda.gov/
MarketingOrdersSmallBusinessGuide.
Any questions about the compliance
guide should be sent to Jeffrey Smutny
at the previously mentioned address in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
A 30-day comment period is provided
to allow interested persons to respond
to this proposal. Thirty days is deemed
appropriate because this proposed rule
would need to be in place as soon as
possible since handlers are already
shipping tart cherries from the 2014–15
crop. All written comments timely
received will be considered before a
final determination is made on this
matter.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 930
Marketing agreements, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Tart
cherries.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, 7 CFR part 930 is proposed to
be amended as follows:
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PART 930—TART CHERRIES GROWN
IN THE STATES OF MICHIGAN, NEW
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, OREGON,
UTAH, WASHINGTON, AND
WISCONSIN
1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 930 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
2. Section 930.151 is added to read as
follows:
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§ 930.151
Desirable carry-out inventory
For the crop year beginning on July 1,
2014, the desirable carry-out inventory,
for the purposes of determining an
optimum supply volume, will be 50
million pounds.
■ 3. Section 930.256 is added to read as
follows:
§ 930.256 Free and restricted percentages
for the 2014–15 crop year.
The percentages for tart cherries
handled by handlers during the crop
year beginning on July 1, 2014, which
shall be free and restricted, respectively,
are designated as follows: Free
percentage, 80 percent and restricted
percentage, 20 percent.
Dated: February 11, 2015.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26235; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–065–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes
(type certificate previously held by
EADS SOCATA) that would revise AD
2007–04–13. This proposed AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
SUMMARY:
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condition as cracks found on the main
landing gear cylinders. We are issuing
this proposed AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 6, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact SOCATA,
Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes
Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5
62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or
SOCATA North America, North Perry
Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33023, telephone: (954)
893–1400; fax: (954) 964–4141; Internet:
https://www.socata.com. You may view
this referenced service information at
the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri
64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
DATES:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2006–
26235; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Office
(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4119; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2006–26235; Directorate Identifier
2006–CE–065–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
regulations.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On February 8, 2007, we issued AD
2007–04–13, Amendment 39–14945 (72
FR 7576, February 16, 2007). That AD
requires actions intended to address an
unsafe condition on SOCATA Model
TBM 700 airplanes (type certificate
previously held by EADS SOCATA) and
was based on mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country.
Since we issued AD 2007–04–13,
Amendment 39–14945 (72 FR 7576,
February 16, 2007), it has been
determined that the time between
repetitive inspections should be
extended and an optional terminating
action for the repetitive inspections is
now available.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued AD No. 2006–
0085R2, dated January 16, 2015
(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Cracks on several main landing gear (MLG)
cylinders have been reported in service.
This condition, if not to detected and
corrected, could lead to fatigue cracks in the
shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could
result in a collapsed MLG during take-off or
landing runs, and possibly reduce the
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, EASA
issued AD 2006–0085 to require repetitive
special detailed inspections (SDI) for cracks
of the MLG shock strut cylinder and,
depending on findings, relevant investigative
and corrective actions.
After that AD was issued, SOCATA
performed an analysis to demonstrate that
the inspection interval could be extended,
and developed a reinforced MLG less prone
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to fatigue, which is embodied in production
through SOCATA modification (MOD) 70–
0190–32 and can be introduced in service
through SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) 70–
130–32 at Revision 03.
Prompted by these developments, EASA
issued AD 2006–0085R1 to increase the
inspection interval and to introduce the
installation of a reinforced MLG on the right
hand (RH) side and left hand (LH) side as an
optional terminating action for the repetitive
SDI required by this AD.
Since that AD was issued, it was found that
aeroplanes MSN 639 to 683 (inclusive) are
not affected by this AD. The applicability has
therefore been revised to remove those MSN.
You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2006–26235.
Relevant Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
SOCATA has issued DAHER–
SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3,
dated December 2014. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI. The DAHER–
SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3,
dated December 2014, describes
procedures for repetitively inspecting
the main landing gear (MLG) for cracks
and replacing cracked MLG with a
reinforced MLG as a terminating action
for the repetitive inspections. This
service information is reasonably
available; see ADDRESSES for ways to
access this service information.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
will affect 431 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 3 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S.
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operators to be $109,905, or $255 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 4 work-hours and require parts
costing $6,000, for a cost of $6,340 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–14945 (72 FR
75776, February 16, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:
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SOCATA (type certificate previously held by
EADS SOCATA): Docket No. FAA–2006–
26235; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–
065–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 6,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2007–04–13,
Amendment 39–14945, (72 FR 75776,
February 16, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–04–13’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM
700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 638
and 687, that:
(1) Are not equipped with a left-hand main
landing gear (MLG) body part number (P/N)
D68161 or D68161–1 and a right-hand MLG
body P/N D68162 or D68162–1; and
(2) are certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 32: Landing gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
found on several main landing gear (MLG)
cylinders. We are issuing this proposed AD
to detect and correct cracks in the shock strut
cylinder of the MLG, which could cause the
MLG to fail. This failure could result in a
collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing and
possible reduced structural integrity of the
airplane. We are revising AD 2007–04–13 to
increase the time between the repetitive
inspections and to incorporate an optional
modification to terminate the required
repetitive inspections.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of
this AD:
(1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date
retained from AD 2007–04–13), for MLG with
forging body totaling more than 1,750
landings but less than 3,501 landings since
new:
(i) Inspect the forging body for cracks
within 100 landings after March 23, 2007 (the
effective date retained from AD 2007–04–13),
following the Accomplishment Instructions
of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70–130, dated January
2006, or DAHER–SOCATA TBM Aircraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–130,
Revision 3, dated December 2014.
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(ii) If no cracks are detected during the
inspection required in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of
this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a
reinforced landing gear specified in
paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the
Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER–
SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3, dated
December 2014, is installed.
(2) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date
retained from AD 2007–04–13), for MLG with
forging body totaling more than 3,500
landings since new:
(i) Inspect the forging body for cracks
within 25 landings after March 23, 2007 (the
effective date retained from AD 2007–04–13),
following the Accomplishment Instructions
of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70–130, dated January
2006, or DAHER–SOCATA TBM Aircraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–130,
Revision 3, dated December 2014.
(ii) If no cracks are detected during the
inspection required in paragraph (f)(2)(i) of
this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a
reinforced landing gear specified in
paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the
Accomplishment Instructions in DAHER–
SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 70–130, Revision 3, dated
December 2014, is installed.
(3) If any cracks are detected during any
inspection required in paragraphs (f)(1)
through (f)(2) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs:
(i) Before further flight, remove the affected
landing gear leg and confirm the presence of
the crack with dye penetrant inspection or
fluorescent penetrant inspection.
(ii) If the crack is confirmed, before further
flight, contact SOCATA at the address in
paragraph (h) of this AD to coordinate the
FAA-approved landing gear repair/
replacement and implement any FAAapproved repair/replacement instructions
obtained from SOCATA, or replace the
cracked landing gear with a reinforced
landing gear specified in paragraph E.
Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment
Instructions in DAHER–SOCATA TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. This
replacement terminates the repetitive
inspections required by this AD.
(4) If you do not know the number of
landings, follow the instructions in the
Compliance section of EADS SOCATA TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
130, dated January 2006.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816)
329–4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC on any
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airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in
the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2006–0085R2, dated
January 16, 2015. You may examine the
MCAI on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2006–26235. For
service information related to this AD,
contact SOCATA, Direction des Services,
65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33
(0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or
SOCATA North America, North Perry
Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines,
Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893–1400;
fax: (954) 964–4141; Internet: https://
www.socat.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
February 6, 2015.
Robert Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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portion of Charleston Harbor,
preventing non-participant vessels from
entering, transiting through, anchoring
in, or remaining within the regulated
area unless authorized by the Captain of
the Port Charleston or a designated
representative.
Comments and related material
must be received by the Coast Guard on
or before March 23, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number using any
one of the following methods:
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(2) Fax: 202–493–2251.
(3) Mail or Delivery: Docket
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Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. The telephone number is 202–
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See the ‘‘Public Participation and
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
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submitting comments. To avoid
duplication, please use only one of
these three methods.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Chief Warrant Officer Christopher
Ruleman, Sector Charleston Office of
Waterways Management, Coast Guard;
telephone (843) 740–3184, email
Christopher.L.Ruleman@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Barbara
Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826.
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DATES:
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Table of Acronyms
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0018]
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DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
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Special Local Regulation; Charleston
Race Week, Charleston Harbor,
Charleston, SC
A. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard proposes to
issue a special local regulation on the
waters of Charleston Harbor in
Charleston, SC during the Charleston
Race Week on April 17, 2015 through
April 19, 2015. This special local
regulation is necessary to ensure the
safety of participants, spectators, and
the general public during the event. The
special local regulation would
temporarily restrict vessel traffic in a
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 33 (Thursday, February 19, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8821-8824]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-03163]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26235; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-065-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes (type certificate previously held by
EADS SOCATA) that would revise AD 2007-04-13. This proposed AD results
from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated
by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an
unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
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condition as cracks found on the main landing gear cylinders. We are
issuing this proposed AD to require actions to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 6, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France;
telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or SOCATA
North America, North Perry Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines,
Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141;
Internet: https://www.socata.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas
City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2006-
26235; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090; email:
albert.mercado@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
26235; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-065-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On February 8, 2007, we issued AD 2007-04-13, Amendment 39-14945
(72 FR 7576, February 16, 2007). That AD requires actions intended to
address an unsafe condition on SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes (type
certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA) and was based on mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation
authority of another country.
Since we issued AD 2007-04-13, Amendment 39-14945 (72 FR 7576,
February 16, 2007), it has been determined that the time between
repetitive inspections should be extended and an optional terminating
action for the repetitive inspections is now available.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No. 2006-0085R2, dated January 16, 2015 (referred to after this as
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Cracks on several main landing gear (MLG) cylinders have been
reported in service.
This condition, if not to detected and corrected, could lead to
fatigue cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could
result in a collapsed MLG during take-off or landing runs, and
possibly reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2006-0085 to
require repetitive special detailed inspections (SDI) for cracks of
the MLG shock strut cylinder and, depending on findings, relevant
investigative and corrective actions.
After that AD was issued, SOCATA performed an analysis to
demonstrate that the inspection interval could be extended, and
developed a reinforced MLG less prone to fatigue, which is embodied
in production through SOCATA modification (MOD) 70-0190-32 and can
be introduced in service through SOCATA Service Bulletin (SB) 70-
130-32 at Revision 03.
Prompted by these developments, EASA issued AD 2006-0085R1 to
increase the inspection interval and to introduce the installation
of a reinforced MLG on the right hand (RH) side and left hand (LH)
side as an optional terminating action for the repetitive SDI
required by this AD.
Since that AD was issued, it was found that aeroplanes MSN 639
to 683 (inclusive) are not affected by this AD. The applicability
has therefore been revised to remove those MSN.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2006-
26235.
Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
SOCATA has issued DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service
Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. The DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014,
describes procedures for repetitively inspecting the main landing gear
(MLG) for cracks and replacing cracked MLG with a reinforced MLG as a
terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This service
information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access
this service information.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 431 products of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on
U.S.
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operators to be $109,905, or $255 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $6,000, for a cost of
$6,340 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-14945 (72 FR
75776, February 16, 2007), and adding the following new AD:
SOCATA (type certificate previously held by EADS SOCATA): Docket No.
FAA-2006-26235; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-065-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 6, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD revises AD 2007-04-13, Amendment 39-14945, (72 FR 75776,
February 16, 2007) (``AD 2007-04-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial
numbers 1 through 638 and 687, that:
(1) Are not equipped with a left-hand main landing gear (MLG)
body part number (P/N) D68161 or D68161-1 and a right-hand MLG body
P/N D68162 or D68162-1; and
(2) are certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 32: Landing
gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found on several main
landing gear (MLG) cylinders. We are issuing this proposed AD to
detect and correct cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG,
which could cause the MLG to fail. This failure could result in a
collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing and possible reduced
structural integrity of the airplane. We are revising AD 2007-04-13
to increase the time between the repetitive inspections and to
incorporate an optional modification to terminate the required
repetitive inspections.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following actions in paragraphs
(f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD:
(1) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD
2007-04-13), for MLG with forging body totaling more than 1,750
landings but less than 3,501 landings since new:
(i) Inspect the forging body for cracks within 100 landings
after March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-
13), following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006,
or DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130,
Revision 3, dated December 2014.
(ii) If no cracks are detected during the inspection required in
paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced landing gear
specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment
Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is installed.
(2) As of March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD
2007-04-13), for MLG with forging body totaling more than 3,500
landings since new:
(i) Inspect the forging body for cracks within 25 landings after
March 23, 2007 (the effective date retained from AD 2007-04-13),
following the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006,
or DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130,
Revision 3, dated December 2014.
(ii) If no cracks are detected during the inspection required in
paragraph (f)(2)(i) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at
intervals not to exceed 240 landings until a reinforced landing gear
specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment
Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014, is installed.
(3) If any cracks are detected during any inspection required in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(2) of this AD, including all
subparagraphs:
(i) Before further flight, remove the affected landing gear leg
and confirm the presence of the crack with dye penetrant inspection
or fluorescent penetrant inspection.
(ii) If the crack is confirmed, before further flight, contact
SOCATA at the address in paragraph (h) of this AD to coordinate the
FAA-approved landing gear repair/replacement and implement any FAA-
approved repair/replacement instructions obtained from SOCATA, or
replace the cracked landing gear with a reinforced landing gear
specified in paragraph E. Terminating Solution of the Accomplishment
Instructions in DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin
SB 70-130, Revision 3, dated December 2014. This replacement
terminates the repetitive inspections required by this AD.
(4) If you do not know the number of landings, follow the
instructions in the Compliance section of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-130, dated January 2006.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090;
email: albert.mercado@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC on any
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airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.
2006-0085R2, dated January 16, 2015. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2006-26235. For service information related to this
AD, contact SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9,
France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; or
SOCATA North America, North Perry Airport, 7501 S Airport Rd.,
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023, telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954)
964-4141; Internet: https://www.socat.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329-4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 6, 2015.
Robert Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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