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The Board approved requests by the
Reserve Banks to increase by 25 basis
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at each of the twelve Federal Reserve
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each Reserve Bank charges for
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Bank charges for extensions of
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that the new primary and secondary
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adverse economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
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notice and public participation in
connection with the adoption of these
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cause determined that delaying
implementation of the new primary and
secondary credit rates in order to allow
notice and public comment would be
unnecessary and contrary to the public
interest in fostering price stability and
sustainable economic growth. For these
same reasons, the Board also has not
provided 30 days prior notice of the
effective date of the rule under section
553(d).
List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 201
Banks, Banking, Federal Reserve
System, Reporting and recordkeeping.
Authority and Issuance
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, the Board is amending 12
CFR Chapter II to read as follows:
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PART 201—EXTENSIONS OF CREDIT
BY FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS
(REGULATION A)
depository institutions under 201.4(b)
are:
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Bank
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By order of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System, March 30, 2006.
Jennifer J. Johnson,
Secretary of the Board.
[FR Doc. 06–3256 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am]
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1. The authority citation for part 201
continues to read as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 248(i)–(j), 343 et seq.,
347a, 347b, 347c, 348 et seq., 357, 374, 374a,
and 461.
Federal Aviation Administration
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2. In § 201.51, paragraphs (a) and (b)
are revised to read as follows:
14 CFR Part 39
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§ 201.51 Interest rates applicable to credit
extended by a Federal Reserve Bank.1
(a) Primary credit. The interest rates
for primary credit provided to
depository institutions under § 201.4(a)
are:
Federal Reserve
Bank
Rate
Boston ..................
New York .............
Philadelphia .........
Cleveland .............
Richmond .............
Atlanta ..................
Chicago ................
St. Louis ...............
Minneapolis ..........
Kansas City .........
Dallas ...................
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5.75
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(b) Secondary credit. The interest
rates for secondary credit provided to
1 The primary, secondary, and seasonal credit
rates described in this section apply to both
advances and discounts made under the primary,
secondary, and seasonal credit programs,
respectively.
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[Docket No. FAA–2006–24239; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NE–09–AD; Amendment 39–
14547; AD 2006–07–20]
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Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
Makila 1 A2 Turboshaft Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Turbomeca Makila 1 A2 turboshaft
engines. This AD requires upgrading the
software version of the digital electronic
control. This AD results from
Turbomeca determining that Makila 1
A2 turboshaft engines with software
version 9 installed in the digital
electronic control unit (DECU), under
certain conditions, could experience a
free turbine overspeed and uncontained
failure. We are issuing this AD to
prevent overspeed and uncontained
failure of the free turbine and damage to
the helicopter.
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Effective May 5, 2006.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by June 5, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this 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 Turbomeca, 40220 Tarnos,
France, telephone 33–05–59–74–40–00;
fax 33–05–59–74–45–15, for the service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher Spinney, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803–5213; telephone
(781) 238–7175; fax (781) 238–7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile
(DGAC), which is the airworthiness
authority for France, recently notified us
that an unsafe condition might exist on
Turbomeca Makila 1 A2 turboshaft
engines. The DGAC advises that if an
engine with DECU software version 9
(TU 230C) experiences a loss of power
transmission between the engine and
the main gearbox at higher power
settings, the free turbine could
experience overspeed and uncontained
failure. Turbomeca has issued software
to provide better overspeed protection at
the higher power settings.
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DATES:
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
This Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engine is
manufactured in France and is type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of section
21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
applicable bilateral airworthiness
agreement. Under this bilateral
airworthiness agreement, the DGAC
kept the FAA informed of the situation
described above. We have examined the
findings of the DGAC, reviewed all
available information, and determined
that AD action is necessary for products
of this type design that are certificated
for operation in the United States.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
Although no helicopters that are
registered in the United States use these
Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engines, the
possibility exists that the engines could
be used on airplanes that are registered
in the United States in the future. The
unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop on other
Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engines of the
same type design. We are issuing this
AD to prevent overspeed and
uncontained failure of the free turbine,
leading to possible bodily injury, and
damage to the helicopter. This AD
requires upgrading DECU software from
version 9 (TU 230C) to version 11 (TU
244C) by November 30, 2008.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since there are currently no domestic
operators of this engine model, notice
and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are unnecessary.
A situation exists that allows the
immediate adoption of this regulation.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to send us any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
FAA–2006–24239; Directorate Identifier
2006–NE–09–AD’’ in the subject line of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the rule that might suggest a
need to modify it.
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 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 AD, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
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person at the Docket Management
Facility Docket Office 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.
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 the 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. 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
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Adoption of the Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me
by the Administrator, the Federal
Aviation Administration amends part 39
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR part 39) as follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Federal Aviation Administration
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2006–07–20 Turbomeca: Amendment 39–
14547. Docket No. FAA–2006–24239;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NE–09–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective May 5, 2006.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from Turbomeca
determining that Makila 1 A2 turboshaft
engines with software version 9 installed in
the digital electronic control unit (DECU),
under certain conditions, could experience a
free turbine overspeed and uncontained
failure. We are issuing this AD to prevent
overspeed and uncontained failure of the free
turbine and damage to the helicopter.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed no
later than November 30, 2008, unless the
actions have already been done.
(f) Upgrade the software version in the
DECU from version 9 (TU 230C) to version
11 (TU 244C). Information on this upgrade
can be found in Turbomeca Mandatory
Service Bulletin No. 298 73 0244, dated
February 2, 2006.
(g) Version 11 (TU 244C) software must not
be intermixed on the helicopter with any
other DECU software version except version
9 (TU 230C).
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(h) The Manager, Engine 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
(i) Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile
airworthiness directive F–2006–029, dated
February 1, 2006, also addresses the subject
of this AD.
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Airworthiness Directives; The Cessna
Aircraft Company Models 208 and
208B Airplanes
SUMMARY: This document makes a
correction to Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2006–06–06, which published in
the Federal Register on March 16, 2006
(71 FR 13533), and applies to all The
Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna)
Models 208 and 208B airplanes. AD
2006–06–06 requires you to incorporate
information into the applicable section
of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
and Pilots Operating Handbook (POH)
and requires installation of placards.
Current language in paragraph (f)(3) of
AD 2006–06–06 regarding the placard
requirement inadvertently states: ‘‘You
may insert a copy of this AD into the
appropriate sections of the POH to
comply with this action.’’ This does not
meet the intent of the AD. This
document corrects that paragraph by
removing the language referenced
above.
The effective date of this AD
(2006–06–06) remains March 24, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert P. Busto, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, 1801 Airport Road, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–
4157; facsimile: (316) 946–4107.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Discussion
On March 10, 2006, the FAA issued
AD 2006–06–06, Amendment 39–14514
(71 FR 13533, March 16, 2006), which
applies to all Cessna Models 208 and
208B airplanes. AD 2006–06–06
requires you to incorporate information
into the applicable section of the AFM
and POH and requires installation of
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placards. Current language in paragraph
(f)(3) of AD 2006–06–06 regarding the
placard requirement inadvertently
states: ‘‘You may insert a copy of this
AD into the appropriate sections of the
POH to comply with this action.’’ This
does not meet the intent of the AD.
Need for the Correction
This correction is needed to not allow
a method of compliance that was
inadvertently included in the AD and
does not address the unsafe condition.
Correction of Publication
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23648; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–07–AD; Amendment 39–
14514; AD 2006–06–06]
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Turbomeca Makila
1 A2 turboshaft engines. These engines are
installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter
AS 332 L2 helicopters.
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14 CFR Part 39
AGENCY:
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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§ 39.13
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
March 30, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06–3253 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am]
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Accordingly, the publication of March
16, 2006 (71 FR 13533), of Amendment
39–14514; AD 2006–06–06, which was
the subject of FR Doc. 06–2544, is
corrected as follows:
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§ 39.13
[Corrected]
On page 13536, in § 39.13 [Amended],
in paragraph (f)(3), in the Procedures
column, remove the following text:
‘‘You may insert a copy of this AD
into the appropriate sections of the POH
to comply with this action.’’
Action is taken herein to correct this
reference in AD 2006–06–06 and to add
this AD correction to § 39.13 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
39.13).
The effective date remains March 24,
2006.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
30, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06–3252 Filed 4–4–06; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22687; Airspace
Docket No. 05–AAL–23]
Establishment of Class E Airspace; St.
Paul Island, AK
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action revises Class E
airspace at St. Paul Island, AK to
provide adequate controlled airspace to
contain aircraft executing one new
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedure (SIAP), and five revised
SIAPs. This rule results in revised Class
E airspace extending upward from 700
feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface
at St. Paul Island, AK.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24239; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-09-AD;
Amendment 39-14547; AD 2006-07-20]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Turbomeca Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engines. This AD requires upgrading
the software version of the digital electronic control. This AD results
from Turbomeca determining that Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engines with
software version 9 installed in the digital electronic control unit
(DECU), under certain conditions, could experience a free turbine
overspeed and uncontained failure. We are issuing this AD to prevent
overspeed and uncontained failure of the free turbine and damage to the
helicopter.
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DATES: Effective May 5, 2006.
We must receive any comments on this AD by June 5, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this 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 Turbomeca, 40220 Tarnos, France, telephone 33-05-59-74-40-
00; fax 33-05-59-74-45-15, for the service information identified in
this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Spinney, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5213;
telephone (781) 238-7175; fax (781) 238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile
(DGAC), which is the airworthiness authority for France, recently
notified us that an unsafe condition might exist on Turbomeca Makila 1
A2 turboshaft engines. The DGAC advises that if an engine with DECU
software version 9 (TU 230C) experiences a loss of power transmission
between the engine and the main gearbox at higher power settings, the
free turbine could experience overspeed and uncontained failure.
Turbomeca has issued software to provide better overspeed protection at
the higher power settings.
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
This Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engine is manufactured in France and is
type certificated for operation in the United States under the
provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Under this
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the DGAC kept the FAA informed of
the situation described above. We have examined the findings of the
DGAC, reviewed all available information, and determined that AD action
is necessary for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
Although no helicopters that are registered in the United States
use these Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engines, the possibility exists that
the engines could be used on airplanes that are registered in the
United States in the future. The unsafe condition described previously
is likely to exist or develop on other Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engines
of the same type design. We are issuing this AD to prevent overspeed
and uncontained failure of the free turbine, leading to possible bodily
injury, and damage to the helicopter. This AD requires upgrading DECU
software from version 9 (TU 230C) to version 11 (TU 244C) by November
30, 2008.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this engine
model, notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD
are unnecessary. A situation exists that allows the immediate adoption
of this regulation.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment; however, we invite you to send us any written relevant data,
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``AD Docket No. FAA-2006-24239;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-09-AD'' in the subject line of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might
suggest a need to modify it.
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 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 AD, any comments
received, and any final disposition in person at the Docket Management
Facility Docket Office 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.
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 the 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. 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
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Adoption of the Amendment
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Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal
Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (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:
2006-07-20 Turbomeca: Amendment 39-14547. Docket No. FAA-2006-24239;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-09-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 5,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Turbomeca Makila 1 A2 turboshaft engines.
These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Eurocopter AS
332 L2 helicopters.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from Turbomeca determining that Makila 1 A2
turboshaft engines with software version 9 installed in the digital
electronic control unit (DECU), under certain conditions, could
experience a free turbine overspeed and uncontained failure. We are
issuing this AD to prevent overspeed and uncontained failure of the
free turbine and damage to the helicopter.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed no later than November 30, 2008, unless the actions
have already been done.
(f) Upgrade the software version in the DECU from version 9 (TU
230C) to version 11 (TU 244C). Information on this upgrade can be
found in Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 298 73 0244, dated
February 2, 2006.
(g) Version 11 (TU 244C) software must not be intermixed on the
helicopter with any other DECU software version except version 9 (TU
230C).
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(h) The Manager, Engine 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
(i) Direction Generale De L'Aviation Civile airworthiness
directive F-2006-029, dated February 1, 2006, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 30, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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