Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Models 3A32C406/82NDB-X and D3A32C409/82NDB-X Propellers, 69472-69474 [05-22712]

Download as PDF 69472 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 16, 2005 / Proposed Rules (b) The lead agency must limit special job coverage for industries in NAICS codes 2211, 2212, 32732, 484, 4862, 5621, 492, 5171, 5172, and 5173 to automotive mechanic, diesel engine mechanic, and heavy mobile equipment mechanic. (c) For nonappropriated fund wage surveys, the lead agency must use NAICS codes 71111, 7221, 7222, 72231, 72232, and 7224 (eating and drinking places) when it determines a wage schedule for a specialized industry. [FR Doc. 05–22742 Filed 11–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–39–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–22898; Directorate Identifier 2005–NE–10–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Models 3A32C406/ 82NDB–X and D3A32C409/82NDB–X Propellers Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for McCauley Propeller Systems models 3A32C406/82NDB–X and D3A32C409/ 82NDB–X propellers, installed on Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO– 520, TSIO–520, or IO–550 reciprocating engines. These propellers are herein referred to as C406 and C409 propellers, respectively. This proposed AD would require adding an operational revolutions per minute (rpm) restriction on the C406 and C409 propellers, and installing an rpm restriction placard in the cockpit. This proposed AD would also add a 10,000-hour total time-inservice (TIS) life limit for these propellers. This proposed AD would also remove from service any propeller that has 10,000 hours or more total TIS, or that has an unknown total TIS. Also, this proposed AD would require initial and repetitive propeller blade inspections for damage, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD results from testing by the manufacturer that identified stress conditions that affect the fatigue life and damage tolerance of C406 and C409 propellers, when installed on TCM IO–520, TSIO–520, or IO–550 reciprocating engines. We are proposing this AD to prevent blade or VerDate Aug<31>2005 12:36 Nov 15, 2005 Jkt 208001 hub failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane. DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by January 17, 2006. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this proposed AD. • DOT Docket web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Government-wide rulemaking web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– 0001. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Contact McCauley Propeller Systems, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, KS 67277–7704; telephone (800) 621–7767, for the service information identified in this AD. You may examine the comments on this proposed AD in the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Smyth, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone: (847) 294–7132; fax: (847) 294–7834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2005–22898; Directorate Identifier 2005–NE–10–AD’’ in the subject line of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD in light of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Using the search function of the DMS web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78) or you may visit https:// dms.dot.gov. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the docket that contains the proposal, any comments received and, any final disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647– 5227) is located on the plaza level of the Department of Transportation Nassif Building at the street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them. Discussion McCauley Propeller Systems recently conducted tests to measure vibratory stress on C406 and C409 propellers. The tests identified a high stress condition that reduces the fatigue life and damage tolerance of C406 and C409 propellers when installed on TCM IO–520, TSIO– 520, or IO–550 reciprocating engines. This condition, if not corrected, could result in blade or hub failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane. Relevant Service Information We reviewed and approved the technical contents of McCauley Propeller Systems Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. ASB248, dated January 17, 2005, that does the following: • Adds an rpm restriction that states continuous propeller operation between 2,350 rpm and 2,450 rpm at 24 inches Hg and higher manifold pressure is prohibited. • Installs an rpm restriction placard in the cockpit. • Adds a 10,000-hour total TIS life limit for C406 and C409 propellers. • Removes from service any propeller that has 10,000 hours or more total TIS, or that has an unknown total TIS. • Requires initial and repetitive propeller blade inspections for damage, and repair if necessary. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD We evaluated all pertinent information and identified an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or E:\FR\FM\16NOP1.SGM 16NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 16, 2005 / Proposed Rules develop on other C406 and C409 propellers of this same type design. We are proposing this AD, which would require: • Within 10 hours TIS after the effective date of the proposed AD, installing an rpm restriction placard on the pilot’s console in front of the pilot, that states that continuous propeller operation between 2,350 and 2,450 rpm at 24 inches Hg and higher manifold pressure is prohibited. • Adding a 10,000-hour total TIS propeller life limit. • Within 50 hours TIS after the effective date of the proposed AD, removing from service any propeller that has 10,000 hours or more total TIS, or that has an unknown total TIS. • Initially inspecting propeller blades for damage within 100 hours TIS after the effective date of the proposed AD, and repairing if necessary. • Thereafter, repetitively inspecting propeller blades for damage every 100 hours TIS or next annual inspection, whichever occurs first. The proposed AD would require you to use the service information described previously to perform these actions. Costs of Compliance About 2,350 C406 and C409 propellers installed on airplanes of U.S. registry would be affected by this proposed AD. We also estimate it would take about 3 work hours per propeller to perform the proposed inspections and repairs, and each propeller would have three inspections per year. We also estimate it would take about 0.5 work hour to install the proposed cockpit placard, and about 950 airplanes would require the placard. The average labor rate is $65 per work hour. A replacement propeller blade would cost about $10,500. We estimate 500 propellers in the fleet (or about 21%) would require parts replacement. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $2,585,500. 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 that the 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); and 3. Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, 69473 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 proposal and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the address listed under ADDRESSES. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration 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: 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: McCauley Propeller Systems: Docket No. FAA–2005–22898; Directorate Identifier 2005–NE–10–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by January 17, 2006. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to McCauley Propeller Systems models 3A32C406/82NDB–X and D3A32C409/82NDB–X propellers, herein referred to as C406 and C409 propellers, respectively. These propellers are installed on, but not limited to, the airplanes in the following Table 1: TABLE 1.—AIRPLANES THAT PROPELLERS ARE INSTALLED ON, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Airplane models: With engine model: Beech: A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35, H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35, V35, V35A, V35B, 35–33, 35–33A, 35–C33, 35-C33A, E33, E33A, E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, 36, A36, A45, and D45. Beech: A36TC, B36TC, S35, V35A, V35B. .................................................. Navion: A (L–17B, C), B, D, E, F, G, and H. ................................................. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from testing by the manufacturer, that identified stress conditions that affect the fatigue life and damage tolerance of C406 and C409 propellers when installed on TCM IO–520, VerDate Aug<31>2005 12:36 Nov 15, 2005 Jkt 208001 Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO–520 series and IO–550 series reciprocating engines. TCM TSIO–520 series reciprocating engines. TCM IO–550 and TSIO–520 series reciprocating engines. TSIO–520, or IO–550 reciprocating engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent blade or hub failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane. PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the actions have already been done. E:\FR\FM\16NOP1.SGM 16NOP1 69474 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 220 / Wednesday, November 16, 2005 / Proposed Rules Installation of Cockpit Placard for RPM Restriction DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (f) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, install a placard on the pilot’s console in front of the pilot, that states, in 1⁄4 inch-high or higher characters, ‘‘Continuous propeller operation between 2,350 rpm and 2,450 rpm at 24 inches Hg and higher manifold pressure is prohibited’’. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Propellers With Unknown Total Hours TIS, or 10,000 or More Hours Total TIS on the Effective Date of This AD AGENCY: (g) For propellers that the total TIS is unknown, or that have 10,000 or more hours total TIS on the effective date of this AD, remove the propeller from service within 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD. Propellers With Fewer Than 10,000 Hours Total TIS on the Effective Date of This AD (h) For propellers with fewer than 10,000 total hours TIS on the effective date of this AD, do the following: (1) Perform an inspection of the propeller blades and repair if necessary, within 100 hours after the effective date of this AD, using paragraphs 2.B. through 2.F. of Accomplishment Instructions of McCauley ASB No. ASB248, dated January 17, 2005. (2) At the next propeller overhaul or next major propeller disassembly, life-limit-stamp the letter ‘‘L’’ on the propeller hub and blades, using paragraph 3 of Accomplishment Instructions of McCauley Propeller Systems Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. ASB248, dated January 17, 2005. (3) Thereafter, within every 100 hours TIS or at next annual inspection, whichever occurs first, inspect, and repair if necessary, the propeller blades using paragraphs 2.B. through 2.F. of Accomplishment Instructions of McCauley ASB No. ASB248, dated January 17, 2005. (4) Remove the propeller from service at or before reaching the life limit of 10,000 hours total TIS. Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, has the authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (j) None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 7, 2005. Peter A. White, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–22712 Filed 11–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:45 Nov 15, 2005 Jkt 208001 18 CFR Parts 47 and 159 [Docket No. RM06–3–000] Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; correction. SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published in the Federal Register of October 27, 2005, a document proposing to add a part 47 and part 159 to Title 18 of the CFR. Two clauses in the proposed regulatory language for parts 47 and 159 were inadvertently incorporated into subparagraph text, but were intended to start a new line in the text since they are to modify all three subparagraphs. As such formatting is inconsistent with Federal Register requirements, these modifying clauses will be moved to the beginning of the paragraph. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Karabetsos, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. (202) 502– 88133. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published in the Federal Register of October 27, 2005 (70 FR 61930), a document adding a part 47 under subchapter B (Regulations under the Federal Power Act) and a part 159 (Regulations under the Natural Gas Act) to Title 18 of the CFR. The proposed regulatory text for the two parts failed to set out certain sentences as modifying clauses. This document corrects that error. Correction In proposed rule FR Doc. 05–21423, beginning on page 61930 in the issue of October 27, 2005, make the following corrections: § 47.1 [Corrected] 1. On page 61933, in column 2, correct § 47.1(a) to read as follows: § 47.1 Prohibition of energy market manipulation. (a) It shall be unlawful for any entity, directly or indirectly, in connection with the purchase or sale of electric energy or the purchase or sale of transmission services subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (1) To use or employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud, (2) To make any untrue statement of a material fact or to omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or (3) To engage in any act, practice, or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person. * * * * * § 159.1 [Corrected] 2. On page 61933, in column 3, correct § 159.1(a) to read as follows: § 159.1 Prohibition of energy market manipulation. (a) It shall be unlawful for any entity, directly or indirectly, in connection with the purchase or sale of natural gas or the purchase or sale of transportation services subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission, (1) To use or employ any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud, (2) To make any untrue statement of a material fact or to omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, or (3) To engage in any act, practice, or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon any person. * * * * * Dated: November 10, 2005. Magalie R. Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–22755 Filed 11–15–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration 21 CFR Parts 1301 and 1309 [Docket No. DEA–266P] RIN 1117–AA96 Controlled Substances and List I Chemical Registration and Reregistration Application Fees Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: DEA is proposing to adjust the fee schedule for DEA registration and reregistration application fees relating to the registration and control of the manufacture, distribution and E:\FR\FM\16NOP1.SGM 16NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 16, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 69472-69474]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-22712]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22898; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-10-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; McCauley Propeller Systems Models 
3A32C406/82NDB-X and D3A32C409/82NDB-X Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for McCauley Propeller Systems models 3A32C406/82NDB-X and D3A32C409/
82NDB-X propellers, installed on Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) IO-
520, TSIO-520, or IO-550 reciprocating engines. These propellers are 
herein referred to as C406 and C409 propellers, respectively. This 
proposed AD would require adding an operational revolutions per minute 
(rpm) restriction on the C406 and C409 propellers, and installing an 
rpm restriction placard in the cockpit. This proposed AD would also add 
a 10,000-hour total time-in-service (TIS) life limit for these 
propellers. This proposed AD would also remove from service any 
propeller that has 10,000 hours or more total TIS, or that has an 
unknown total TIS. Also, this proposed AD would require initial and 
repetitive propeller blade inspections for damage, and repair if 
necessary. This proposed AD results from testing by the manufacturer 
that identified stress conditions that affect the fatigue life and 
damage tolerance of C406 and C409 propellers, when installed on TCM IO-
520, TSIO-520, or IO-550 reciprocating engines. We are proposing this 
AD to prevent blade or hub failure that could result in separation of a 
propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by January 17, 
2006.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this 
proposed AD.
     DOT Docket web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Government-wide rulemaking web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Contact McCauley Propeller Systems, P.O. Box 7704, Wichita, KS 
67277-7704; telephone (800) 621-7767, for the service information 
identified in this AD.
    You may examine the comments on this proposed AD in the AD docket 
on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy Smyth, Aerospace Engineer, 
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone: (847) 294-
7132; fax: (847) 294-7834.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address 
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-22898; 
Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-10-AD'' in the subject line of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the 
proposed AD in light of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will 
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of the 
DMS web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our 
dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or 
signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, 
etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the 
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you 
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the docket that contains the proposal, any comments 
received and, any final disposition in person at the DMS Docket Offices 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on 
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation Nassif Building at 
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.

Discussion

    McCauley Propeller Systems recently conducted tests to measure 
vibratory stress on C406 and C409 propellers. The tests identified a 
high stress condition that reduces the fatigue life and damage 
tolerance of C406 and C409 propellers when installed on TCM IO-520, 
TSIO-520, or IO-550 reciprocating engines. This condition, if not 
corrected, could result in blade or hub failure that could result in 
separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed and approved the technical contents of McCauley 
Propeller Systems Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. ASB248, dated 
January 17, 2005, that does the following:
     Adds an rpm restriction that states continuous propeller 
operation between 2,350 rpm and 2,450 rpm at 24 inches Hg and higher 
manifold pressure is prohibited.
     Installs an rpm restriction placard in the cockpit.
     Adds a 10,000-hour total TIS life limit for C406 and C409 
propellers.
     Removes from service any propeller that has 10,000 hours 
or more total TIS, or that has an unknown total TIS.
     Requires initial and repetitive propeller blade 
inspections for damage, and repair if necessary.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We evaluated all pertinent information and identified an unsafe 
condition that is likely to exist or

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develop on other C406 and C409 propellers of this same type design. We 
are proposing this AD, which would require:
     Within 10 hours TIS after the effective date of the 
proposed AD, installing an rpm restriction placard on the pilot's 
console in front of the pilot, that states that continuous propeller 
operation between 2,350 and 2,450 rpm at 24 inches Hg and higher 
manifold pressure is prohibited.
     Adding a 10,000-hour total TIS propeller life limit.
     Within 50 hours TIS after the effective date of the 
proposed AD, removing from service any propeller that has 10,000 hours 
or more total TIS, or that has an unknown total TIS.
     Initially inspecting propeller blades for damage within 
100 hours TIS after the effective date of the proposed AD, and 
repairing if necessary.
     Thereafter, repetitively inspecting propeller blades for 
damage every 100 hours TIS or next annual inspection, whichever occurs 
first.
    The proposed AD would require you to use the service information 
described previously to perform these actions.

Costs of Compliance

    About 2,350 C406 and C409 propellers installed on airplanes of U.S. 
registry would be affected by this proposed AD. We also estimate it 
would take about 3 work hours per propeller to perform the proposed 
inspections and repairs, and each propeller would have three 
inspections per year. We also estimate it would take about 0.5 work 
hour to install the proposed cockpit placard, and about 950 airplanes 
would require the placard. The average labor rate is $65 per work hour. 
A replacement propeller blade would cost about $10,500. We estimate 500 
propellers in the fleet (or about 21%) would require parts replacement. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD 
to U.S. operators to be $2,585,500.

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 that the 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); and
    3. Would 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 proposal and 
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the 
address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the 
Federal Aviation Administration 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:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

McCauley Propeller Systems: Docket No. FAA-2005-22898; Directorate 
Identifier 2005-NE-10-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive 
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by January 17, 
2006.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to McCauley Propeller Systems models 
3A32C406/82NDB-X and D3A32C409/82NDB-X propellers, herein referred 
to as C406 and C409 propellers, respectively. These propellers are 
installed on, but not limited to, the airplanes in the following 
Table 1:

  Table 1.--Airplanes That Propellers Are Installed on, But Not Limited
                                   to:
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            Airplane models:                    With engine model:
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Beech:
    A35, B35, C35, D35, E35, F35, G35,   Teledyne Continental Motors
     H35, J35, K35, M35, N35, P35, S35,   (TCM) IO-520 series and IO-550
     V35, V35A, V35B, 35-33, 35-33A, 35-  series reciprocating engines.
     C33, 35[dash]C33A, E33, E33A,
     E33C, F33, F33A, F33C, 36, A36,
     A45, and D45.
Beech:
    A36TC, B36TC, S35, V35A, V35B......  TCM TSIO-520 series
                                          reciprocating engines.
Navion:
    A (L-17B, C), B, D, E, F, G, and H.  TCM IO-550 and TSIO-520 series
                                          reciprocating engines.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from testing by the manufacturer, that 
identified stress conditions that affect the fatigue life and damage 
tolerance of C406 and C409 propellers when installed on TCM IO-520, 
TSIO-520, or IO-550 reciprocating engines. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent blade or hub failure that could result in separation of a 
propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the 
actions have already been done.

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Installation of Cockpit Placard for RPM Restriction

    (f) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective 
date of this AD, install a placard on the pilot's console in front 
of the pilot, that states, in \1/4\ inch-high or higher characters, 
``Continuous propeller operation between 2,350 rpm and 2,450 rpm at 
24 inches Hg and higher manifold pressure is prohibited''.

Propellers With Unknown Total Hours TIS, or 10,000 or More Hours Total 
TIS on the Effective Date of This AD

    (g) For propellers that the total TIS is unknown, or that have 
10,000 or more hours total TIS on the effective date of this AD, 
remove the propeller from service within 50 hours TIS after the 
effective date of this AD.

Propellers With Fewer Than 10,000 Hours Total TIS on the Effective Date 
of This AD

    (h) For propellers with fewer than 10,000 total hours TIS on the 
effective date of this AD, do the following:
    (1) Perform an inspection of the propeller blades and repair if 
necessary, within 100 hours after the effective date of this AD, 
using paragraphs 2.B. through 2.F. of Accomplishment Instructions of 
McCauley ASB No. ASB248, dated January 17, 2005.
    (2) At the next propeller overhaul or next major propeller 
disassembly, life-limit-stamp the letter ``L'' on the propeller hub 
and blades, using paragraph 3 of Accomplishment Instructions of 
McCauley Propeller Systems Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. ASB248, 
dated January 17, 2005.
    (3) Thereafter, within every 100 hours TIS or at next annual 
inspection, whichever occurs first, inspect, and repair if 
necessary, the propeller blades using paragraphs 2.B. through 2.F. 
of Accomplishment Instructions of McCauley ASB No. ASB248, dated 
January 17, 2005.
    (4) Remove the propeller from service at or before reaching the 
life limit of 10,000 hours total TIS.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (i) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, has the 
authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD 
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (j) None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 7, 2005.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05-22712 Filed 11-15-05; 8:45 am]
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