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(1) For Model EMB–135ER, –135KE,
–135KL, –135LR, –145, –145ER, –145MR,
–145LR, –145XR, –145MP, and –145EP
airplanes: EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145–
28–0023, Revision 05, dated May 15, 2006.
(2) For Model EMB–135BJ airplanes:
EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–
0018, Revision 01, dated April 20, 2005.
Credit for Actions Accomplished Using Prior
Revisions of Service Information
(g) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
the service information specified in Table 1
of this AD are considered acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in this AD.
TABLE 1.—EMBRAER SERVICE INFORMATION
Service Bulletin
Revision level
145–28–0023 .........................................................................
145–28–0023 .........................................................................
145–28–0023 .........................................................................
145–28–0023 .........................................................................
145–28–0023 .........................................................................
145LEG–28–0018 ..................................................................
04 ...........................................................................................
03 ...........................................................................................
02 ...........................................................................................
01 ...........................................................................................
Original ..................................................................................
Original ..................................................................................
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, ANM–116,
International Branch, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(i) Brazilian airworthiness directive 2006–
06–02, dated June 28, 2006, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 8, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–26191; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–60–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EADS
SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
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You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• DOT Docket Web Site: Go to
https://dms.dot.gov and follow the
instructions for sending your comments
electronically.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
0001.
• 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.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
ADDRESSES:
Examining the AD Docket
AGENCY:
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issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as an excessive lateral play
caused by a nonconforming washer
might lead to the deterioration of the
elevator trim tab bearing fatigue
resistance. The proposed AD would
require actions that are intended to
address the unsafe condition described
in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by December 20,
2006.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this
proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
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Dated
November 7, 2005.
April 27, 2005.
November 8, 2004.
June 9, 2004.
April 19, 2004.
April 23, 2004.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4119; fax: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new
process for streamlining the issuance of
ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined
process will allow us to adopt MCAI
safety requirements in a more efficient
manner and will reduce safety risks to
the public. This process continues to
follow all FAA AD issuance processes to
meet legal, economic, Administrative
Procedure Act, and Federal Register
requirements. We also continue to meet
our technical decision-making
responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
products.
This proposed AD references the
MCAI and related service information
that we considered in forming the
engineering basis to correct the unsafe
condition. The proposed AD contains
text copied from the MCAI and for this
reason might not follow our plain
language principles.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2006–26191; Directorate Identifier
2006–CE–60–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
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proposed AD because 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 we receive
about this proposed AD.
We might also have proposed
different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA
policies. Any such differences are
described in a separate paragraph of the
proposed AD. These requirements, if
ultimately adopted, will take
precedence over the actions copied from
the MCAI.
Discussion
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The Direction generale de l’aviation
civile (DGAC), which is the aviation
authority for France, has issued French
AD No F–2006–028, dated February 1,
2006 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states an excessive lateral play caused
by a nonconforming washer might lead
to the deterioration of the elevator trim
tab bearing fatigue resistance. If not
corrected, lateral play could generate
deterioration of bearing fatigue life. The
MCAI requires a check for absence of
play and installation, if necessary, of a
setting washer. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 52 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 2 work-hours per product to
comply with the proposed AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about $500
per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these costs. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$34,320, or $660 per product.
Relevant Service Information
EADS SOCATA has issued TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
70–135, ATA No. 55, dated December
2005. The actions described in this
service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with this State of
Design Authority, they have notified us
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
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 this proposed regulation:
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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 regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
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 FAA 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 AD:
EADS SOCATA: Docket No. FAA–2006–
26191; Directorate Identifier 2006–CE–
60–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by
December 20, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to EADS SOCATA
TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 271
through 328, certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states an
excessive lateral play caused by a
nonconforming washer might lead to the
deterioration of the elevator trim tab bearing
fatigue resistance.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, within the next
100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 12 months,
whichever occurs first, after the effective date
of this AD, verify there is no lateral play for
both elevator trim tabs and correct, as
necessary, by installing a setting washer as
instructed in the EADS SOCATA TBM
Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–
135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows:
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Compliance time is defined as within 100
hours TIS or 12 months whichever occurs
first.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(f) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff,
FAA, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri,
64106; telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816)
329–4090, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
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(g) Refer to MCAI Direction generale de
l’aviation civile Airworthiness Directive No.
F–2006–028, dated February 01, 2006; and
EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory
Service Bulletin SB 70–135, ATA No. 55,
dated December 2005, for related
information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
November 9, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of Economic Analysis
15 CFR Part 801
[Docket No. 061005856–6256–01]
RIN 0691–AA61
International Services Surveys: BE–
125, Quarterly Survey of Transactions
in Selected Services and Intangible
Assets With Foreign Persons
Bureau of Economic Analysis,
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This proposed rule amends
regulations of the Bureau of Economic
Analysis, Department of Commerce
(BEA) to set forth the reporting
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requirements for the BE–125, Quarterly
Survey of Transactions in Selected
Services and Intangible Assets with
Foreign Persons. This rule would
replace the rule for a similar but more
limited survey, the BE–25, Quarterly
Survey of Transactions with
Unaffiliated Foreign Persons in Selected
Services and in Intangible Assets. A
new agency form number and survey
title are being introduced because the
survey program is being reconfigured to
begin collection of data on transactions
with affiliated foreigners using the same
survey instruments as are used to collect
information on transactions with
unaffiliated foreigners and because
services once collected on an annual
basis would now be collected quarterly.
This change will allow respondents to
report transactions in services and
intangible assets with foreign persons
on one quarterly survey, rather than on
as many as three different quarterly
surveys and one annual survey. If
adopted the BE–125 survey would be
conducted quarterly beginning with the
first quarter of 2007.
The proposed BE–125 survey data are
used to update universe estimates from
similar data reported on the BE–120,
Benchmark Survey of Transactions in
Selected Services and Intangible Assets
with Foreign Persons and on the
benchmark and quarterly direct
investment surveys that were
administered to collect data on
transactions with affiliated foreign
persons.
Comments on this proposed rule
will receive consideration if submitted
in writing on or before 5 p.m. January
19, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by RIN 0691–AA61, and
referencing the agency name (Bureau of
Economic Analysis), by any of the
following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
For agency, select ‘‘Commerce
Department—all.’’
• E-mail: Obie.Whichard@bea.gov.
• Fax: Office of the Chief,
International Investment Division, (202)
606–5318.
• Mail: Office of the Chief,
International Investment Division, U.S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of
Economic Analysis, BE–50, Washington,
DC 20230.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Office of the
Chief, International Investment
Division, U.S. Department of Commerce,
Bureau of Economic Analysis, BE–50,
Shipping and Receiving, Section M100,
DATES:
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1441 L Street, NW., Washington, DC
20005.
• Public Inspection: Comments may
be inspected at BEA’s offices, 1441 L
Street, NW., Room 7006, between 8:30
a.m. and 5 p.m., Eastern Time Monday
through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Obie
G. Whichard, Chief, International
Investment Division (BE–50), Bureau of
Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Washington, DC 20230;
e-mail Obie.Whichard@bea.gov.; or
phone (202) 606–9890.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
proposed rule would amend 15 CFR
part 801.9 to replace the reporting
requirements for the BE–25, Quarterly
Survey of Transactions with
Unaffiliated Foreign Persons in Selected
Services and in Intangible Assets, with
requirements for the BE–125, Quarterly
Survey of Transactions in Selected
Services and Intangible Assets with
Foreign Persons. The Department of
Commerce, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork and
respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to
comment on proposed and/or
continuing information collections, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995.
Description of Changes
The proposed BE–125 survey would
be a mandatory survey and would be
conducted, beginning with transactions
for the first quarter of 2007, by BEA
under the International Investment and
Trade in Services Survey Act (22 U.S.C.
3101–3108), hereinafter, ‘‘the Act.’’ For
the initial quarter of coverage, BEA
would send the survey to potential
respondents in March of 2007;
responses would be due by May 15,
2007.
BEA maintains a continuing dialogue
with respondents and with data users,
including its own internal users, to
ensure that, as far as possible, the
required data serve their intended
purposes and are available from existing
records, that instructions are clear, and
that unreasonable burdens are not
imposed. In reaching decisions on what
questions to include in the survey, BEA
considered the Government’s need for
the data, the burden imposed on
respondents, the quality of the likely
responses (for example, whether the
data are available on respondents’
books), and BEA’s experience in
previous related annual and quarterly
surveys.
If implemented, the BE–125 would
collect all the same information as the
BE–25, Quarterly Survey of
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-26191; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-60-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as an excessive lateral play caused by a nonconforming washer
might lead to the deterioration of the elevator trim tab bearing
fatigue resistance. The proposed AD would require actions that are
intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 20,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
DOT Docket Web Site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
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.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance
of ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined process will allow us to adopt
MCAI safety requirements in a more efficient manner and will reduce
safety risks to the public. This process continues to follow all FAA AD
issuance processes to meet legal, economic, Administrative Procedure
Act, and Federal Register requirements. We also continue to meet our
technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products.
This proposed AD references the MCAI and related service
information that we considered in forming the engineering basis to
correct the unsafe condition. The proposed AD contains text copied from
the MCAI and for this reason might not follow our plain language
principles.
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
26191; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-60-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this
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proposed AD because 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 we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The Direction g[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation civile (DGAC),
which is the aviation authority for France, has issued French AD No F-
2006-028, dated February 1, 2006 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states an excessive lateral play caused by a nonconforming washer
might lead to the deterioration of the elevator trim tab bearing
fatigue resistance. If not corrected, lateral play could generate
deterioration of bearing fatigue life. The MCAI requires a check for
absence of play and installation, if necessary, of a setting washer.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
EADS SOCATA has issued TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
70-135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005. The actions described in this
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, they
have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and
service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because
we evaluated all information and determined the unsafe condition exists
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type
design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have proposed different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are
described in a separate paragraph of the proposed AD. These
requirements, if ultimately adopted, will take precedence over the
actions copied from the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 52 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the
proposed AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $500 per product. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for these costs. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur
costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $34,320, or $660
per product.
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 this 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. 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 and placed it in the AD docket.
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 FAA 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 AD:
EADS SOCATA: Docket No. FAA-2006-26191; Directorate Identifier 2006-
CE-60-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by December 20, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to EADS SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes, serial
numbers 271 through 328, certificated in any category.
Reason
(d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states an excessive lateral play caused by a nonconforming washer
might lead to the deterioration of the elevator trim tab bearing
fatigue resistance.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, within the next 100 hours time-in-
service (TIS) or 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the
effective date of this AD, verify there is no lateral play for both
elevator trim tabs and correct, as necessary, by installing a
setting washer as instructed in the EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-135, ATA No. 55, dated December
2005.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows:
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Compliance time is defined as within 100 hours TIS or 12 months
whichever occurs first.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(f) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(g) Refer to MCAI Direction g[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation
civile Airworthiness Directive No. F-2006-028, dated February 01,
2006; and EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-
135, ATA No. 55, dated December 2005, for related information.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 9, 2006.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-19545 Filed 11-17-06; 8:45 am]
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