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(telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building at
the U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401,
Washington, DC. This docket number is
FAA–2006–24364; the directorate
identifier for this docket is 2004–NM–
272–AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Backman, Aerospace Engineer, ANM–
116, International Branch, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2797;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March
15, 2006, the FAA issued AD 2006–07–
07, amendment 39–14534 (71 FR 16206,
March 31, 2006), for certain Airbus
Model A300–600 series airplanes. The
AD requires modifying nine bolt holes
in the vertical flange to prevent cracking
before the inspection threshold of AD
98–18–02.
As published, the AD lists the Docket
No. as FAA–2006–24124. The correct
Docket No. is FAA–2006–24364.
No other part of the regulatory
information has been changed;
therefore, the final rule is not
republished in the Federal Register.
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April 17, 2006.
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2006, on page 16206, in the first
column; on page 16207, in the third
column; and on page 16208 in the
second column; the Docket No. of AD
2006–07–07 is corrected to read as
follows: FAA–2006–24364.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 13,
2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A
Turboshaft Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Pratt &
Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A
turboshaft engines with serial numbers
(SNs) lower than DC0241, and with
hydromechanical fuel control (HFC)
part number (P/N) 819735–4, 819735–5,
or 819735–6 installed. This AD requires
inspection and verification of the proper
adjustment of the ratio unit setscrew
adjustment of installed HFC units. This
AD results from incidents of PW535A
turboshaft engines experiencing lack of
response to the power lever input
during attempted engine acceleration,
due to an incorrect adjustment of the
HFC ratio unit setscrew. We are issuing
this AD to prevent lack of engine
response to power lever input, which
could cause a single or dual engine inflight shutdown event.
DATES: Effective May 8, 2006. The
Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the
regulations as of May 8, 2006. We must
receive any comments on this AD by
June 20, 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 Pratt & Whitney Canada, 1000
Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec,
Canada, J4G 1A1; telephone 800–268–
8000; fax 450–647–2888, for the service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian
Dargin, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
telephone (781) 238–7178; fax (781)
238–7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transport
Canada, which is the airworthiness
authority for Canada, recently notified
us that an unsafe condition may exist on
PWC PW535A turboshaft engines with
SNs lower than DC0241. Transport
Canada advises that they received
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reports of incidents of PW535A
turboshaft engines experiencing lack of
response to the power lever input
during engine acceleration, due to an
incorrect adjustment of the HFC ratio
unit setscrew. Two events resulted in
engine in-flight shutdowns.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the
technical contents of PWC Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. PW500–72–A30257,
Revision 1, dated December 3, 2004,
that describes procedures for inspecting
and verifying proper adjustment of the
ratio unit setscrew of installed HFC
units. Transport Canada classified this
ASB as mandatory and issued AD CF–
2004–28 in order to ensure the
airworthiness of these PWC engines in
Canada.
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
This PW535A turboshaft engine
model is manufactured in Canada 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, Transport
Canada kept the FAA informed of the
situation described above. We have
examined the findings of Transport
Canada, 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
The unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other PW535A turboshaft engines of
the same type design. We are issuing
this AD to prevent lack of engine
response to power lever input, which
could cause a single or dual engine inflight shutdown event. This AD requires
inspection and verification of the proper
adjustment of the ratio unit setscrew of
installed HFC units. You must use the
service information described
previously to perform the actions
required by this AD.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD, we have found that notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are impracticable, and
that good cause exists for making this
amendment effective in less than 30
days.
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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–2006–24117; Directorate Identifier
2006–NE–07–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.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
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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, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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
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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.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
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2006–08–13 Pratt & Whitney Canada:
Amendment 39–14570. Docket No.
FAA–2006–24117; Directorate Identifier
2006–NE–07–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective May 8, 2006.
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Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney
Canada (PWC) PW535A engines with serial
numbers lower than DC0241, and with
hydromechanical fuel control (HFC) part
number (P/N) 819735–4, 819735–5, or
819735–6 installed. These engine models are
installed on, but not limited to, Cessna model
560 Citation (Encore) airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from incidents of
PW535A engines experiencing lack of
response to the power lever input during
engine acceleration, due to an incorrect
adjustment of the HFC ratio unit setscrew.
We are issuing this AD to prevent lack of
engine response to power lever input, which
could cause a single or dual engine in-flight
shutdown event.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
50 flight hours time-in-service after the
effective date of this AD, unless the actions
have already been done.
(f) To ensure the HFC, P/N 819735–4,
819735–5, or 819735–6, ratio unit setscrew is
properly adjusted, determine if the HFC
serial number is listed in Table 1 of PWC
Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. PW500–72–
A30257, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2004.
(1) If the HFC’s serial number is listed in
Table 1, ensure the HFC ratio unit setscrew
is properly adjusted by following the
instructions contained in paragraphs 3 B, C,
D, E, F, G, and H of PWC ASB No. PW500–
72–A30257, Revision 1, dated December 3,
2004.
(2) If the HFC’s serial number is not listed,
this airworthiness directive is not applicable.
Prior Credit
(g) Compliance with the original version of
PWC ASB No. PW500–72–A30257, dated
December 2, 2003, before the effective date of
this AD satisfies the requirements of this AD.
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) Transport Canada airworthiness
directive CF–2004–28, dated December 20,
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Pratt & Whitney Canada
Alert Service Bulletin No. PW500–72–
A30257, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2004,
to perform the actions required by this AD.
The Director of the Federal Register approved
the incorporation by reference of this service
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Pratt & Whitney
Canada, 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil,
Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; telephone 800–
268–8000; fax 450–647–2888, for a copy of
this service information. You may review
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copies at the Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room
PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–0001, on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
April 14, 2006.
Robert G. Mann,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 558
New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal
Feeds; Melengestrol and Monensin
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is amending the
animal drug regulations to reflect
approval of an abbreviated new animal
drug application (ANADA) filed by Ivy
Laboratories, Division of Ivy Animal
Health, Inc. The ANADA provides for
use of single-ingredient Type A
medicated articles containing
melengestrol and monensin to make
two-way combination drug Type C
medicated feeds for heifers fed in
confinement for slaughter.
DATES: This rule is effective April 21,
2006.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Daniel A. Benz, Center for Veterinary
Medicine (HFV–104), Food and Drug
Administration, 7500 Standish Pl.,
Rockville, MD 20855, 301–827–0223, email: daniel.benz@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ivy
Laboratories, Division of Ivy Animal
Health, Inc., 8857 Bond St., Overland
Park, KS 66214, filed ANADA 200–422
for use of HEIFERMAX 500
(melengestrol acetate) Liquid Premix
and RUMENSIN (monensin sodium)
single-ingredient Type A medicated
articles to make, two-way combination
drug Type C medicated feeds for heifers
fed in confinement for slaughter. Ivy
Laboratories’ ANADA 200–422 is
approved as a generic copy of
Pharmacia and Upjohn’s NADA 125–
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476 for combination use of MGA 500
(melengestrol acetate) Liquid Premix
and RUMENSIN in cattle feed. The
application is approved as of March 22,
2006, and the regulations are amended
in 21 CFR 558.342 to reflect the
approval. The basis of approval is
discussed in freedom of information
summary.
In accordance with the freedom of
information provisions of 21 CFR part
20 and 21 CFR 514.11(e)(2)(ii), a
summary of safety and effectiveness
data and information submitted to
support approval of this application
may be seen in the Division of Dockets
Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm.
1061, Rockville, MD 20852, between 9
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
The agency has determined under 21
CFR 25.33(a)(2) that this action is of a
type that does not individually or
cumulatively have a significant effect on
the human environment. Therefore,
neither an environmental assessment
nor an environmental impact statement
is required.
This rule does not meet the definition
of ‘‘rule’’ in 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(A) because
it is a rule of ‘‘particular applicability.’’
Therefore, it is not subject to the
congressional review requirements in 5
U.S.C. 801–808.
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 558
Animal drugs, Animal feeds.
Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
authority delegated to the Commissioner
of Food and Drugs and redelegated to
the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21
CFR part 558 is amended as follows:
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PART 558—NEW ANIMAL DRUGS FOR
USE IN ANIMAL FEEDS
1. The authority citation for 21 CFR
part 558 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360b, 371.
§ 558.342
[Amended]
2. In § 558.342, amend the table in
paragraphs (e)(1)(v) and (e)(1)(vi) in the
‘‘Sponsor’’ column by adding in
numerical sequence ‘‘021641’’.
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Dated: April 7, 2006.
Stephen F. Sundlof,
Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 610
[Docket No. 2005N–0355]
RIN 0910–AF20
Revocation of Status of Specific
Products; Group A Streptococcus;
Confirmation of Effective Date
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
Direct final rule; confirmation of
effective date.
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is confirming the
effective date of June 2, 2006, for the
direct final rule that appeared in the
Federal Register of December 2, 2005
(70 FR 72197). The direct final rule
removes the regulation applicable to the
status of specific products; Group A
streptococcus. FDA is removing the
regulation because the existing
requirement for Group A streptococcus
organisms and derivatives is both
obsolete and a perceived impediment to
the development of Group A
streptococcus vaccines. This document
confirms the effective date of the direct
final rule.
DATES: Effective date confirmed: June 2,
2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Valerie A. Butler, Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (HFM–17),
Food and Drug Administration, 1401
Rockville Pike, suite 200N, Rockville,
MD 20852–1448, 301–827–6210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
Federal Register of December 2, 2005
(70 FR 72197), FDA solicited comments
concerning the direct final rule for a 75day period ending February 15, 2006.
FDA stated that the effective date of the
direct final rule would be on June 2,
2006, 6 months after the date of
publication in the Federal Register,
unless any significant adverse comment
was submitted to FDA during the
comment period. FDA did not receive
any significant adverse comments.
Therefore, FDA is removing from the
regulation 21 CFR 610.19 because this
provision is obsolete and a perceived
impediment to the development of
Group A streptococcus vaccines.
Authority: Therefore, under the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Public
Health Service Act and under authority
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Drugs, the amendment issued thereby
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24117; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-07-AD;
Amendment 39-14570; AD 2006-08-13]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A
Turboshaft Engines
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
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A turboshaft engines with serial
numbers (SNs) lower than DC0241, and with hydromechanical fuel control
(HFC) part number (P/N) 819735-4, 819735-5, or 819735-6 installed. This
AD requires inspection and verification of the proper adjustment of the
ratio unit setscrew adjustment of installed HFC units. This AD results
from incidents of PW535A turboshaft engines experiencing lack of
response to the power lever input during attempted engine acceleration,
due to an incorrect adjustment of the HFC ratio unit setscrew. We are
issuing this AD to prevent lack of engine response to power lever
input, which could cause a single or dual engine in-flight shutdown
event.
DATES: Effective May 8, 2006. The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed
in the regulations as of May 8, 2006. We must receive any comments on
this AD by June 20, 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 Pratt & Whitney Canada, 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec,
Canada, J4G 1A1; telephone 800-268-8000; fax 450-647-2888, for the
service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Dargin, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone (781) 238-7178;
fax (781) 238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Transport Canada, which is the airworthiness
authority for Canada, recently notified us that an unsafe condition may
exist on PWC PW535A turboshaft engines with SNs lower than DC0241.
Transport Canada advises that they received reports of incidents of
PW535A turboshaft engines experiencing lack of response to the power
lever input during engine acceleration, due to an incorrect adjustment
of the HFC ratio unit setscrew. Two events resulted in engine in-flight
shutdowns.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of PWC Alert
Service Bulletin (ASB) No. PW500-72-A30257, Revision 1, dated December
3, 2004, that describes procedures for inspecting and verifying proper
adjustment of the ratio unit setscrew of installed HFC units. Transport
Canada classified this ASB as mandatory and issued AD CF-2004-28 in
order to ensure the airworthiness of these PWC engines in Canada.
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
This PW535A turboshaft engine model is manufactured in Canada 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, Transport Canada kept the FAA
informed of the situation described above. We have examined the
findings of Transport Canada, 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
The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other PW535A turboshaft engines of the same type design. We
are issuing this AD to prevent lack of engine response to power lever
input, which could cause a single or dual engine in-flight shutdown
event. This AD requires inspection and verification of the proper
adjustment of the ratio unit setscrew of installed HFC units. You must
use the service information described previously to perform the actions
required by this AD.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate
adoption of this AD, we have found that notice and opportunity for
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
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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-2006-24117;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-07-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, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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:
2006-08-13 Pratt & Whitney Canada: Amendment 39-14570. Docket No.
FAA-2006-24117; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-07-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 8,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PW535A
engines with serial numbers lower than DC0241, and with
hydromechanical fuel control (HFC) part number (P/N) 819735-4,
819735-5, or 819735-6 installed. These engine models are installed
on, but not limited to, Cessna model 560 Citation (Encore)
airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from incidents of PW535A engines
experiencing lack of response to the power lever input during engine
acceleration, due to an incorrect adjustment of the HFC ratio unit
setscrew. We are issuing this AD to prevent lack of engine response
to power lever input, which could cause a single or dual engine in-
flight shutdown event.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within 50 flight hours time-in-service after the
effective date of this AD, unless the actions have already been
done.
(f) To ensure the HFC, P/N 819735-4, 819735-5, or 819735-6,
ratio unit setscrew is properly adjusted, determine if the HFC
serial number is listed in Table 1 of PWC Alert Service Bulletin
(ASB) No. PW500-72-A30257, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2004.
(1) If the HFC's serial number is listed in Table 1, ensure the
HFC ratio unit setscrew is properly adjusted by following the
instructions contained in paragraphs 3 B, C, D, E, F, G, and H of
PWC ASB No. PW500-72-A30257, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2004.
(2) If the HFC's serial number is not listed, this airworthiness
directive is not applicable.
Prior Credit
(g) Compliance with the original version of PWC ASB No. PW500-
72-A30257, dated December 2, 2003, before the effective date of this
AD satisfies the requirements of this AD.
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) Transport Canada airworthiness directive CF-2004-28, dated
December 20, 2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Pratt & Whitney Canada Alert Service Bulletin
No. PW500-72-A30257, Revision 1, dated December 3, 2004, to perform
the actions required by this AD. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service
bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Pratt & Whitney Canada, 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil,
Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; telephone 800-268-8000; fax 450-647-2888,
for a copy of this service information. You may review
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copies at the Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-
401, Washington, DC 20590-0001, on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-
register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on April 14, 2006.
Robert G. Mann,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06-3765 Filed 4-20-06; 8:45 am]
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