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2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
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 regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the
regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
What Airplanes Are Affected by This AD?
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
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
Cirrus Design Corporation: Docket No. FAA–
2005–23023; Directorate Identifier 2005–
CE–49–AD.
When Is the Last Date I Can Submit
Comments on This Proposed AD?
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by
February 7, 2006.
What Other ADs Are Affected by This
Action?
(b) None.
(c) This AD affects the following airplane
models and serial numbers that are
certificated in any category:
Model
Serial Nos.
SR20 ..............
SR22 ..............
1005 through 1581.
0002 through 1643 and 1645
through 1662.
What Is the Unsafe Condition Presented in
This AD?
(d) This AD results from reports of fuel line
leaks resulting from wire chafing on the fuel
lines. The actions specified in this AD are
intended to detect and correct damage to the
fuel line and wire bundles, which could
result in fuel leaks. This failure could lead
to unsafe fuel vapor within the cockpit and
possible fire.
What Must I Do To Address This Problem?
(e) To address this problem, you must do
the following:
Actions
Compliance
Procedures
(1) Inspect the fuel line and wire harness for
any chafing damage.
Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after the effective date of this AD.
(2) If any chafing damage is found as a result
of the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1)
of this AD:
(i) Replace any damaged fuel line; and
(ii) Repair any damaged wires or sheathing of
the wire harness.
(3) Install the following:
(i) Forward loop clamp;
(ii) Fuel line shield;
(iii) Aft loop clamp; and
(iv) Anti-chafe tubing.
Before further flight after the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of this AD.
Follow Cirrus Design Corporation Service Bulletin SB 2X–28–04 R1, Issued: November
1, 2005, Revised: November 8, 2005.
Follow Cirrus Design Corporation Service Bulletin SB 2X–28–04 R1, Issued: November
1, 2005, Revised: November 8, 2005.
May I Request an Alternative Method of
Compliance?
(f) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve alternative methods of
compliance for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(g) For information on any already
approved alternative methods of compliance
or for information pertaining to this AD,
contact Wess Rouse, Aerospace Engineer,
ACE–117C, Chicago ACO, 2300 East Devon
Avenue, Room 107, Des Plaines, Illinois
60018; telephone: (847) 294–8113; facsimile:
(847) 294–7834.
May I Get Copies of the Documents
Referenced in This AD?
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Follow Cirrus Design Corporation Service Bulletin SB 2X–28–04 R1, Issued: November
1, 2005, Revised: November 8, 2005.
The docket number is Docket No. FAA–
2005–23023; Directorate Identifier 2005–CE–
49–AD.
ACTION:
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
December 2, 2005.
John R. Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–23772 Filed 12–7–05; 8:45 am]
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Hamilton Sundstrand (formerly
Hamilton Standard Division of United
Technologies Corporation) Model 14RF–
19 propellers. This proposed AD would
require replacing certain actuator yokes
with improved actuator yokes. This
proposed AD results from certain
propeller system actuator yoke arms
breaking during flight. We are proposing
this AD to prevent actuator yoke arms
breaking during flight, which could
cause high propeller vibration, requiring
the pilot to feather the propeller, and
could contribute to reduced
controllability of the airplane.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
(h) To get copies of the documents
referenced in this AD, contact Cirrus Design
Corporation, 4515 Taylor Circle, Duluth,
Minnesota 55811; telephone: (218) 727–2737
or on the Internet at www.cirrusdesign.com.
To view the AD docket, go to the Docket
Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Nassif Building, Room PL–401, Washington,
DC, or on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
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Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS)
after the effective date of this AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2005–21691; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NE–13–AD]
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
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We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by February 6,
2006.
DATES:
Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton
Sundstrand Model 14RF–19 Propellers
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Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD.
ADDRESSES:
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• 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.
You can get the service information
identified in this proposed AD from
Hamilton Sundstrand, A United
Technologies Company, Publications
Manager, Mail Stop 2AM–EE50, One
Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT
06096.
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:
Frank Walsh, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone
(781) 238–7158; fax (781) 238–7170.
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–
2005–21691; Directorate Identifier
2005–NE–13–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
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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
Hamilton Sundstrand notified us that
there have been four occurrences of
propeller system actuator yoke arms,
part number (P/N) 810436–2, breaking
during flight. A high-stress
concentration that can exist at the
intersection of the wear plate face of the
forward yoke ear and the existing
machining cut for the anti-torque and
bushing caused these breaks. This
condition, if not corrected, could result
in high propeller vibration, requiring
the pilot to feather the propeller, and
could contribute to reduced
controllability of the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the
technical contents of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin 14RF–19–
61–113, Revision 1, dated September 2,
2003, that describes procedures for
installing a new propeller system
actuator yoke arm, P/N 810436–3.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or
develop on other products of this same
type design. We are proposing this AD,
which would require replacing the
actuator yoke arm, P/N 810436–2 on
model 14RF–19 propellers with an
improved actuator yoke arm, P/N
810436–3. The proposed AD would
require you to use the service
information described previously to
perform these actions.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that 80 actuator yoke
arms installed on airplanes of U.S.
registry would be affected by this
proposed AD. We also estimate that the
required parts would cost
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approximately $1,350 per propeller and
that it would take about 2 work hours
per propeller to perform the proposed
actions, and that the average labor rate
is $65 per work hour. Based on these
figures, we estimate the total cost of the
proposed AD to be $118,400.
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
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 regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the
regulatory evaluation.
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
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Aviation Administration proposes to
amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
Related Information
(j) None.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
December 2, 2005.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–23770 Filed 12–7–05; 8:45 am]
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
Hamilton Sundstrand: Docket No. FAA–
2005–21691; Directorate Identifier 2005–
NE–13–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by
February 6, 2006.
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2005–23081; Airspace
Docket No. 05–AAL–31]
RIN 2120–AA66
Proposed Amendments to Colored
Federal Airways; AK
Affected ADs
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Hamilton
Sundstrand Model 14RF–19 propellers with
propeller system actuator yoke arms, part
number (P/N) 810436–2, which might be
installed in actuator assemblies P/N 790119–
6. These propellers are installed on, but not
limited to, SAAB 340 airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from propeller system
actuator yoke arms breaking during flight. We
are issuing this AD to prevent actuator yoke
arms breaking during flight, which could
cause high propeller vibration, requiring the
pilot to feather the propeller, and could
contribute to reduced controllability of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
60 days after the effective date of this AD,
unless the actions have already been done.
Install Improved Actuator Yoke Arms
(f) Using the Accomplishment Instructions
of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
14RF–19–61–113, Revision 1, dated
September 2, 2003, replace all actuator yoke
arms, P/N 810436–2 with improved actuator
yoke arms, P/N 810436–3.
(g) Mark newly installed actuators using
the Accomplishment Instructions of
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin 14RF–
19–61–113, Revision 1, dated September 2,
2003.
(h) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install any actuator yoke arms, P/N
810436–2, into any propeller assembly.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) The Manager, Boston 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to
revoke colored Federal Airway B–12,
modify three colored Federal Airways
B–4, R–50 and G–7, and establish
colored Federal Airway R–4 in Alaska.
These amendments would remove all
airways and routes off the Bishop, AK,
Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) in
preparation for the NDB’s eventual
decommissioning from the National
Airspace System (NAS).
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before January 23, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the Docket Management
System, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590–0001. You must identify the
docket number FAA–2005–23081 and
Airspace Docket No. 05–AAL–31, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken
McElroy, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations Airspace and AIM,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
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supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
2005–23081 and Airspace Docket No.
05–AAL–31) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management
System (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those
comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
Docket No. FAA–2005–23081 and
Airspace Docket No. 05–AAL–31.’’ The
postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before
taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. All comments submitted will
be available for examination in the
public docket both before and after the
closing date for comments. A report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerned
with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRM’s
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Recently
published rulemaking documents can
also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
page at https://www.faa.gov or the
Federal Register’s Web page at https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. An informal docket
may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal
Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th
Avenue, #14, Anchorage, AK 99533.
Persons interested in being placed on
a mailing list for future NPRM’s should
contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
(202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
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[FR Doc No: 05-23770]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21691; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-13-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19
Propellers
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for Hamilton Sundstrand (formerly Hamilton Standard Division of United
Technologies Corporation) Model 14RF-19 propellers. This proposed AD
would require replacing certain actuator yokes with improved actuator
yokes. This proposed AD results from certain propeller system actuator
yoke arms breaking during flight. We are proposing this AD to prevent
actuator yoke arms breaking during flight, which could cause high
propeller vibration, requiring the pilot to feather the propeller, and
could contribute to reduced controllability of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by February 6,
2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD.
[[Page 72948]]
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.
You can get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from Hamilton Sundstrand, A United Technologies Company, Publications
Manager, Mail Stop 2AM-EE50, One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT
06096.
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: Frank Walsh, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299;
telephone (781) 238-7158; fax (781) 238-7170.
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-2005-21691;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-13-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
Hamilton Sundstrand notified us that there have been four
occurrences of propeller system actuator yoke arms, part number (P/N)
810436-2, breaking during flight. A high-stress concentration that can
exist at the intersection of the wear plate face of the forward yoke
ear and the existing machining cut for the anti-torque and bushing
caused these breaks. This condition, if not corrected, could result in
high propeller vibration, requiring the pilot to feather the propeller,
and could contribute to reduced controllability of the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin 14RF-19-61-113, Revision 1, dated September
2, 2003, that describes procedures for installing a new propeller
system actuator yoke arm, P/N 810436-3.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design. We are proposing this AD, which would require
replacing the actuator yoke arm, P/N 810436-2 on model 14RF-19
propellers with an improved actuator yoke arm, P/N 810436-3. The
proposed AD would require you to use the service information described
previously to perform these actions.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that 80 actuator yoke arms installed on airplanes of
U.S. registry would be affected by this proposed AD. We also estimate
that the required parts would cost approximately $1,350 per propeller
and that it would take about 2 work hours per propeller to perform the
proposed actions, and that the average labor rate is $65 per work hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD
to be $118,400.
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 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
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
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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:
Hamilton Sundstrand: Docket No. FAA-2005-21691; Directorate
Identifier 2005-NE-13-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by February 6,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Hamilton Sundstrand Model 14RF-19
propellers with propeller system actuator yoke arms, part number (P/
N) 810436-2, which might be installed in actuator assemblies P/N
790119-6. These propellers are installed on, but not limited to,
SAAB 340 airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from propeller system actuator yoke arms
breaking during flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent actuator
yoke arms breaking during flight, which could cause high propeller
vibration, requiring the pilot to feather the propeller, and could
contribute to reduced controllability of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within 60 days after the effective date of this AD,
unless the actions have already been done.
Install Improved Actuator Yoke Arms
(f) Using the Accomplishment Instructions of Hamilton Sundstrand
Service Bulletin 14RF-19-61-113, Revision 1, dated September 2,
2003, replace all actuator yoke arms, P/N 810436-2 with improved
actuator yoke arms, P/N 810436-3.
(g) Mark newly installed actuators using the Accomplishment
Instructions of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin 14RF-19-61-113,
Revision 1, dated September 2, 2003.
(h) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any
actuator yoke arms, P/N 810436-2, into any propeller assembly.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) The Manager, Boston 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 December 2, 2005.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05-23770 Filed 12-7-05; 8:45 am]
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