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TABLE 3.—MAXIMUM DEFECT AND MINIMUM SIZE LEVELS—Continued
Maximum permissible
defects
(percent by weight)
Factor
Inshell
(i) Maximum non-splits allowed .......................................................................................................................
2. Adhering hull material ........................................................................................................................................
3. Dark stain ...........................................................................................................................................................
4. Damage by other means, other than 1, 2 and 3 above, which materially detracts from the appearance or
the edible or marketing quality of the individual shell or the lot.
Internal (Kernel) Defects:
1. Damage ..............................................................................................................................................................
Immature kernel (Fills <75%—>50% of the shell)
Kernel spotting (Affects 1⁄8 aggregate surface)
2. Serious damage .................................................................................................................................................
Minor insect or vertebrate injury/insect damage, insect evidence, mold, rancidity, decay.
(i) Maximum inset damage allowed ................................................................................................................
Total internal defects allowed .................................................................................................................................
Other Defects:
1. Shell pieces and blanks (Fills <50% of the shell) ..............................................................................................
(i) Maximum blanks allowed ............................................................................................................................
2. Foreign material .................................................................................................................................................
No glass, metal or live insects permitted
3. Particles and dust ...............................................................................................................................................
4. Loose kernels .....................................................................................................................................................
Maximum allowable inshell pistachios that will pass through a 30⁄64ths inch round hold screen ..........................
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Dated: July 8, 2005.
Kenneth C. Clayton,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003–NE–53–AD; Amendment
39–14188; AD 2005–14–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell
Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller
Systems, and Sensenich Propeller
Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Propellers
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell
Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller
Systems, and Sensenich Propeller
Manufacturing Company, Inc.
propellers. This AD requires
maintenance actions amounting to an
overhaul of the affected propellers. This
AD results from the investigation of a
failed propeller blade and subsequent
inspections of various propeller models
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returned to service by Southern
California Propeller Service, of
Inglewood, CA. We are issuing this AD
to prevent blade failure that could result
in separation of a propeller blade and
loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 17, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket at the FAA, New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Timothy Smyth, Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300
East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
60018–4696; telephone (847) 294–7132,
fax (847) 294–7834 for Hartzell
Propellers.
Contact Jeff Janusz, Aerospace
Engineer, Wichita Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946–
4148; fax (316) 946–4107 for McCauley
Propellers.
Contact James Delisio, Aerospace
Engineer, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and
Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone (516) 228–7321, fax
(516) 794–5531 for Sensenich
Propellers.
The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with
a proposed airworthiness directive (AD).
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The proposed AD applies to certain
Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley
Propeller Systems, and Sensenich
Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc.
propellers returned to service by
Southern California Propeller Service.
We published the proposed AD in the
Federal Register on May 20, 2004 (69
FR 29111). That action proposed to
require maintenance actions that
amount to an overhaul of Hartzell
Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller
Systems, and Sensenich Propeller
Manufacturing Company, Inc. propellers
returned to service by Southern
California Propeller Service.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket
(including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. See
ADDRESSES for the location.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
Question of Why the FAA Is Changing
the Rules
One commenter asks ‘‘Why change
the rules just because one repair station,
Southern California Propeller Service, of
Inglewood, CA didn’t follow the
existing rules?’’ The commenter feels
that the existing rules have worked for
well over 50 years, and asks how
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making general aviation cost more is
going to solve the problem. The
commenter feels that the proposed AD
is counterproductive because it will
force people to go to ‘‘cut-rate’’ outfits
like Southern California Propeller
Service. We don’t agree that we are
‘‘changing the rules.’’ We are issuing an
AD to correct unsafe conditions
introduced by Southern California
Propeller Services. The Code of Federal
Regulations, 14 CFR part 39 allows us
to issue ADs to correct unsafe
conditions. While the public will incur
costs to comply with this action, the
action will address the unsafe
conditions found in other propellers.
Request To Add Hartzell HC and HA
Series Propellers to the Applicability
One commenter asks if we should add
Hartzell HC series and HA series
propellers to the Applicability of this
AD. We don’t agree that we need to add
the Hartzell ‘‘HC’’ or ‘‘HA’’ series
propellers at this time. We reviewed the
repair station certificate and responses
from the public, and found no evidence
that Southern California Propeller
Service worked on Hartzell five-bladed
steel hub propellers. While we were
developing Special Airworthiness
Information Bulletin (SAIB) No. NE–01–
09, we were advised to include a
reference to Sensenich propellers (even
though the repair station certificate
doesn’t denote them). However, if
someone sends us information that
documents work done by Southern
California Propeller Service on
propellers beyond those denoted in the
AD, we will review the AD for an
expanded applicability. We have not
changed the propeller model numbering
to maintain consistency with the NPRM
and SAIB No. NE–01–09.
Request To Change the Wording in
Paragraph ‘‘2(e)’’ of the AD
The same commenter asks us to
change the wording in paragraph ‘‘2(e)’’
of the AD to read, ‘‘For Hartzell and
McCauley propellers listed in Table 1 of
this AD, any letter, number, or any
combination of letters or numbers (or
lack of a letter or number) could appear
where open parentheses are shown in
the model number. Model numbers
could show any combination of letters
or numbers where the model number
contains an open parentheses with a
series of numbers or letters.’’ We do not
agree. The suggested change adds
nothing, so we choose to not alter the
wording.
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Request To Change the Wording in
Paragraphs ‘‘2(f)’’ and ‘‘2(i)’’ of the AD
The same commenter asks us to
change the wording in paragraph ‘‘2(f)’’
of the AD from, ‘‘For propeller models
listed in Table 1’’ to ‘‘For propeller
models addressed in Table 1 of this
AD.’’ The commenter also asks us to
change paragraph ‘‘2(i)’’ from ‘‘Perform
the actions specified in paragraph (j) of
this AD on propeller models listed in
Table 1 of this AD’’ to ‘‘Perform the
actions specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD on the propeller models addressed,
regardless of serial number, in Table 1
of this AD.’’ We partially agree. We will
change ‘‘propellers listed in Table 1’’ to
‘‘propeller models listed in Table 1’’
throughout the regulatory text of the
AD, specifically in paragraphs (e), (f),
and (i), to maintain consistency.
Request To Ensure Compliance by
Southern California Propeller Services
With Previous ADs
The same commenter asks us to add
an action requirement to ensure that
previous ADs signed off by Southern
California Propeller Service are reevaluated, reinspected, or repeated as
appropriate. We do not agree. The
required actions specified in this AD are
equivalent to any AD applicable to the
affected propellers.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described
previously. We have determined that
these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor
increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that 1,000 propellers
installed on aircraft of U.S. registry will
be affected by this AD and that it will
cost on average about $3,000 to overhaul
each propeller. Based on these figures,
we estimate the total cost of the AD to
U.S. operators to be $3,000,000.
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
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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 have determined that this AD will
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
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 that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this AD and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary by sending a request to us
at the address listed under ADDRESSES.
Include ‘‘AD Docket No. 2003–NE–53–
AD’’ in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2005–14–11 Hartzell Propeller, Inc.,
McCauley Propeller Systems, and
Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing
Company, Inc. Propellers: Amendment
39–14188. Docket No. 2003–NE–53–AD.
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Effective Date
Compliance
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective August 17, 2005.
(h) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
10 hours time-in-service after the effective
date of this AD.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
(c) This AD applies to the Hartzell
Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems,
and Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing
Company, Inc. propeller models last returned
to service by Southern California Propeller
Service of Inglewood, CA., listed in the
following Table 1:
TABLE 1.—APPLICABLE PROPELLER
MODELS
Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
()HC–()(2,3,4)Y()–().
()HC–()(2,3,4)(X,V,MV,W,Z,P,R)
(F,G,L,K,R,20,30,31)–().
()HA–()–().
HC–B(3,4)(M,P,R,T)(A,N,P)–().
HC–(D,E)(4,5)(A,B,N,P)–().
McCauley Propeller Systems
()2()()3()C()()()–(): All constant speed twobladed propeller models.
()3()()3()C()()()–(): All constant speed threebladed propeller models.
1()()()()/(): All metal propeller models.
Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing
Company, Inc.
All metal propeller models.
(d) These actions are against propeller
models returned to service by Southern
California Propeller Service. Southern
California Propeller Service is not to be
confused with propeller repair stations
known as California Propeller or as Propeller
Service of California. Southern California
Propeller Service was issued Air Agency
Certificate number of VXSR617L in 1992,
which was revoked in June of 1998.
(e) For Hartzell and McCauley propeller
models listed in Table 1 of this AD, any letter
or number (or lack of a letter or number)
could appear where open parentheses are
shown in the model number. Model numbers
could show any combination of letters or
numbers where the model number shows
parentheses with a series of numbers or
letters.
(f) For propeller models listed in Table 1
of this AD, that have been overhauled since
being returned to service by Southern
California Propeller Service by an authorized
repair station other than Southern California
Propeller Service, no further action is
required.
Unsafe Condition
(g) This AD results from the investigation
of a failed propeller blade and subsequent
inspections of various propeller models
returned to service by Southern California
Propeller Service, of Inglewood, CA. We are
issuing this AD to prevent blade failure that
could result in separation of a propeller blade
and loss of control of the airplane.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Internal Revenue Service
26 CFR Parts 1 and 602
Required Actions
Applicability
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(i) Perform the actions specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD on propeller models
listed in Table 1 of this AD. You can find
information on performing the actions in the
applicable propeller manufacturer’s service
documentation.
(j) Perform the following actions:
(1) Disassemble,
(2) Clean,
(3) Inspect for the following:
(i) Cracks,
(ii) Corrosion or pits,
(iii) Nicks,
(iv) Scratches,
(v) Blade minimum dimensions,
(vi) Unapproved localized heating of blade,
(vii) Unapproved use of helicoil inserts in
actuating pin holes,
(viii) Improperly drilled actuating pin
holes,
(ix) Chemical conversion coat or paint or
both applied over corrosion,
(x) Lack of chemical conversion coating,
(xi) Lack of paint on internal surfaces,
(xii) Bolts incorrectly torqued,
(xiii) Incorrect parts,
(xiv) Incorrect installation of parts,
(xv) Reinstallation of parts intended for
one-time use, and
(xvi) Lack of proper shot peening.
(4) Repair and replace with serviceable
parts, as necessary,
(5) Reassemble and test.
RIN 1545–BC69
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(k) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office, has the authority to
approve alternative methods of compliance
(AMOCs) for this AD if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Special Flight Permits
(l) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the
special flight permits for this AD by not
allowing any flights with apparent cracks in
propellers.
Related Information
(m) Special Airworthiness Information
Bulletin No. NE–01–19, dated March 20,
2001, pertains to the subject of this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
July 5, 2005.
Francis A. Favara,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Section 179 Elections
Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Treasury.
ACTION: Final regulations.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This document contains final
regulations relating to the election to
expense the cost of property subject to
section 179 of the Internal Revenue
Code (Code). The regulations reflect
changes to the law made by section 202
of the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2003 and section
201 of the American Jobs Creation Act
of 2004.
DATES: Effective Date. These regulations
are effective July 13, 2005.
Applicability Dates: For dates of
applicability, see § 1.179–6.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Winston H. Douglas, (202) 622–3110
(not a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Paperwork Reduction Act
The collections of information
contained in these final regulations have
been reviewed and approved by the
Office of Management and Budget in
accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3507(d)) under control number 1545–
1201. The collections of information in
these final regulations are in §§ 1.179–
2 and 1.179–5. This information is
required by § 1.179–2 to ensure that
married individuals filing separate
returns properly allocate the cost of
section 179 property elected to be
expensed in a taxable year and that the
dollar limitation is properly allocated
among the component members of a
controlled group. Also, this information
is required by § 1.179–5 to ensure the
specific identification of each piece of
acquired section 179 property and
reflect how and from whom such
property was placed in service. This
information will be used for audit and
examination purposes.
Estimated total annual reporting and/
or recordkeeping burden: 3,015,000
hours.
The estimated annual burden per
respondent/recordkeeper varies from .50
to 1 hour, depending on individual
circumstances, with an estimated
average of .75 hour.
Estimated number of respondents
and/or recordkeepers: 4,025,000.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2003-NE-53-AD; Amendment 39-14188; AD 2005-14-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley
Propeller Systems, and Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Propellers
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, and Sensenich
Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc. propellers. This AD requires
maintenance actions amounting to an overhaul of the affected
propellers. This AD results from the investigation of a failed
propeller blade and subsequent inspections of various propeller models
returned to service by Southern California Propeller Service, of
Inglewood, CA. We are issuing this AD to prevent blade failure that
could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 17, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket at the FAA, New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Smyth, Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696; telephone (847)
294-7132, fax (847) 294-7834 for Hartzell Propellers.
Contact Jeff Janusz, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 1801 Airport
Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone (316) 946-4148; fax
(316) 946-4107 for McCauley Propellers.
Contact James Delisio, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone (516) 228-
7321, fax (516) 794-5531 for Sensenich Propellers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39
with a proposed airworthiness directive (AD). The proposed AD applies
to certain Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, and
Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc. propellers returned to
service by Southern California Propeller Service. We published the
proposed AD in the Federal Register on May 20, 2004 (69 FR 29111). That
action proposed to require maintenance actions that amount to an
overhaul of Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, and
Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc. propellers returned to
service by Southern California Propeller Service.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket (including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. See ADDRESSES for the
location.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Question of Why the FAA Is Changing the Rules
One commenter asks ``Why change the rules just because one repair
station, Southern California Propeller Service, of Inglewood, CA didn't
follow the existing rules?'' The commenter feels that the existing
rules have worked for well over 50 years, and asks how
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making general aviation cost more is going to solve the problem. The
commenter feels that the proposed AD is counterproductive because it
will force people to go to ``cut-rate'' outfits like Southern
California Propeller Service. We don't agree that we are ``changing the
rules.'' We are issuing an AD to correct unsafe conditions introduced
by Southern California Propeller Services. The Code of Federal
Regulations, 14 CFR part 39 allows us to issue ADs to correct unsafe
conditions. While the public will incur costs to comply with this
action, the action will address the unsafe conditions found in other
propellers.
Request To Add Hartzell HC and HA Series Propellers to the
Applicability
One commenter asks if we should add Hartzell HC series and HA
series propellers to the Applicability of this AD. We don't agree that
we need to add the Hartzell ``HC'' or ``HA'' series propellers at this
time. We reviewed the repair station certificate and responses from the
public, and found no evidence that Southern California Propeller
Service worked on Hartzell five-bladed steel hub propellers. While we
were developing Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) No.
NE-01-09, we were advised to include a reference to Sensenich
propellers (even though the repair station certificate doesn't denote
them). However, if someone sends us information that documents work
done by Southern California Propeller Service on propellers beyond
those denoted in the AD, we will review the AD for an expanded
applicability. We have not changed the propeller model numbering to
maintain consistency with the NPRM and SAIB No. NE-01-09.
Request To Change the Wording in Paragraph ``2(e)'' of the AD
The same commenter asks us to change the wording in paragraph
``2(e)'' of the AD to read, ``For Hartzell and McCauley propellers
listed in Table 1 of this AD, any letter, number, or any combination of
letters or numbers (or lack of a letter or number) could appear where
open parentheses are shown in the model number. Model numbers could
show any combination of letters or numbers where the model number
contains an open parentheses with a series of numbers or letters.'' We
do not agree. The suggested change adds nothing, so we choose to not
alter the wording.
Request To Change the Wording in Paragraphs ``2(f)'' and ``2(i)'' of
the AD
The same commenter asks us to change the wording in paragraph
``2(f)'' of the AD from, ``For propeller models listed in Table 1'' to
``For propeller models addressed in Table 1 of this AD.'' The commenter
also asks us to change paragraph ``2(i)'' from ``Perform the actions
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD on propeller models listed in
Table 1 of this AD'' to ``Perform the actions specified in paragraph
(j) of this AD on the propeller models addressed, regardless of serial
number, in Table 1 of this AD.'' We partially agree. We will change
``propellers listed in Table 1'' to ``propeller models listed in Table
1'' throughout the regulatory text of the AD, specifically in
paragraphs (e), (f), and (i), to maintain consistency.
Request To Ensure Compliance by Southern California Propeller Services
With Previous ADs
The same commenter asks us to add an action requirement to ensure
that previous ADs signed off by Southern California Propeller Service
are re-evaluated, reinspected, or repeated as appropriate. We do not
agree. The required actions specified in this AD are equivalent to any
AD applicable to the affected propellers.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
We have determined that these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that 1,000 propellers installed on aircraft of U.S.
registry will be affected by this AD and that it will cost on average
about $3,000 to overhaul each propeller. Based on these figures, we
estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $3,000,000.
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 have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) 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.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``AD Docket No. 2003-NE-53-AD'' in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration amends 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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2005-14-11 Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley Propeller Systems, and
Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc. Propellers:
Amendment 39-14188. Docket No. 2003-NE-53-AD.
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Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August
17, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Hartzell Propeller, Inc., McCauley
Propeller Systems, and Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company,
Inc. propeller models last returned to service by Southern
California Propeller Service of Inglewood, CA., listed in the
following Table 1:
Table 1.--Applicable Propeller Models
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Hartzell Propeller, Inc.
( )HC-( )(2,3,4)Y( )-( ).
( )HC-( )(2,3,4)(X,V,MV,W,Z,P,R) (F,G,L,K,R,20,30,31)-( ).
( )HA-( )-( ).
HC-B(3,4)(M,P,R,T)(A,N,P)-( ).
HC-(D,E)(4,5)(A,B,N,P)-( ).
McCauley Propeller Systems
( )2( )( )3( )C( )( )( )-( ): All constant speed two-bladed propeller
models.
( )3( )( )3( )C( )( )( )-( ): All constant speed three-bladed propeller
models.
1( )( )( )( )/( ): All metal propeller models.
Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Company, Inc.
All metal propeller models.
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(d) These actions are against propeller models returned to
service by Southern California Propeller Service. Southern
California Propeller Service is not to be confused with propeller
repair stations known as California Propeller or as Propeller
Service of California. Southern California Propeller Service was
issued Air Agency Certificate number of VXSR617L in 1992, which was
revoked in June of 1998.
(e) For Hartzell and McCauley propeller models listed in Table 1
of this AD, any letter or number (or lack of a letter or number)
could appear where open parentheses are shown in the model number.
Model numbers could show any combination of letters or numbers where
the model number shows parentheses with a series of numbers or
letters.
(f) For propeller models listed in Table 1 of this AD, that have
been overhauled since being returned to service by Southern
California Propeller Service by an authorized repair station other
than Southern California Propeller Service, no further action is
required.
Unsafe Condition
(g) This AD results from the investigation of a failed propeller
blade and subsequent inspections of various propeller models
returned to service by Southern California Propeller Service, of
Inglewood, CA. We are issuing this AD to prevent blade failure that
could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control
of the airplane.
Compliance
(h) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective
date of this AD.
Required Actions
(i) Perform the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD on
propeller models listed in Table 1 of this AD. You can find
information on performing the actions in the applicable propeller
manufacturer's service documentation.
(j) Perform the following actions:
(1) Disassemble,
(2) Clean,
(3) Inspect for the following:
(i) Cracks,
(ii) Corrosion or pits,
(iii) Nicks,
(iv) Scratches,
(v) Blade minimum dimensions,
(vi) Unapproved localized heating of blade,
(vii) Unapproved use of helicoil inserts in actuating pin holes,
(viii) Improperly drilled actuating pin holes,
(ix) Chemical conversion coat or paint or both applied over
corrosion,
(x) Lack of chemical conversion coating,
(xi) Lack of paint on internal surfaces,
(xii) Bolts incorrectly torqued,
(xiii) Incorrect parts,
(xiv) Incorrect installation of parts,
(xv) Reinstallation of parts intended for one-time use, and
(xvi) Lack of proper shot peening.
(4) Repair and replace with serviceable parts, as necessary,
(5) Reassemble and test.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(k) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, has the
authority to approve alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for
this AD if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Special Flight Permits
(l) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the special flight
permits for this AD by not allowing any flights with apparent cracks
in propellers.
Related Information
(m) Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin No. NE-01-19,
dated March 20, 2001, pertains to the subject of this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 5, 2005.
Francis A. Favara,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05-13740 Filed 7-12-05; 8:45 am]
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