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amendment or correction or notation of
dispute of the individual’s record if an
accounting of the disclosure was made.
The individual may request a list of
prior recipients if an accounting of the
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§ 9410.8 Appeal of initial adverse
determination on amendment or correction.
(a) Any individual whose request for
a correction or amendment has been
denied in whole or in part may appeal
that decision to the Commissioners no
later than 180 days after the adverse
decision is rendered.
(b) The appeal shall be in writing and
shall contain the following information:
(1) The name of the individual
making the appeal;
(2) Identification of the record sought
to be amended;
(3) The record system in which that
record is contained;
(4) A short statement describing the
amendment sought; and
(5) The name and location of the
Commission official who initially
denied the correction or amendment.
(c) Not later than 30 working days
after the date on which the Commission
receives the appeal, the Commissioners
shall complete their review of the
appeal and make a final decision
thereon. However, for good cause
shown, the Commissioners may extend
that 30-day period. If the
Commissioners extend the period, the
individual requesting the review shall
be promptly notified of the extension
and the anticipated date of a decision.
(d) After review of an appeal, the
Commission shall send a written notice
to the requestor containing the
following information:
(1) The decision and, if the denial is
upheld, the reasons for the decision;
(2) The right of the requestor to
institute a civil action in a Federal
District Court for judicial review of the
decision; and
(3) The right of the requestor to file
with the Commission a concise
statement setting forth the reasons for
his or her disagreement with the
Commission’s denial of the correction or
amendment. The Commission shall
make this statement available to any
person to whom the record is later
disclosed, together with a brief
statement, if appropriate, of the
Commission’s reasons for denying the
requested correction or amendment. The
Commission shall also send a copy of
the statement to prior recipients of the
individual’s record if an accounting of
the disclosures was made.
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§ 9410.9 Disclosure of record to person
other than the individual to whom it
pertains.
(a) Any individual who desires to
have a record covered by this part
disclosed to or mailed to another person
may designate such person and
authorize the person to act as his or her
agent for that specific purpose. The
authorization shall be in writing, signed
by the individual, and notarized or
witnessed as provided in § 9410.4(c).
(b) The parent of any minor
individual or the legal guardian of any
individual who has been declared by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be
incompetent due to physical or mental
incapacity or age may act on behalf of
that individual in any matter covered by
this part. A parent or guardian who
desires to act on behalf of such an
individual shall present suitable
evidence of parentage or guardianship,
by birth certificate, certified copy of a
court order, or similar documents, and
proof of the individual’s identity in a
form that complies with § 9410.4(c).
(c) An individual to whom a record is
to be disclosed in person under this part
may have a person or persons of his or
her own choosing accompany him or
her when the record is disclosed.
§ 9410.10
Fees.
(a) The Commission shall not charge
an individual for the cost of making a
search for a record or the cost of
reviewing the record. When the
Commission makes a copy of a record as
a necessary part of the process of
disclosing the record to an individual,
the Commission shall not charge the
individual for the cost of making that
copy. When the Commission makes a
copy of a record in response to a request
from an individual, the Commission
may charge the individual for the
reasonable cost of making the copy.
(b) If an individual requests that the
Commission furnish a copy of the
record, the Commission shall charge the
individual for the cost of making the
copy. The fee that the Commission has
established for making a copy is fifteen
(15) cents per page.
§ 9410.11
Penalties.
Any person who makes a false
statement in connection with any
request for a record or an amendment or
correction thereto under this part is
subject to the penalties prescribed in 18
U.S.C. 494 and 495 and 5 U.S.C.
552a(i)(3).
Thomas R. Wilkey,
Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance
Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2008–0545; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NE–16–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dowty
Propellers Models R354/4–123–F/13;
R354/4–123–F/20; R354/4–123–F/21;
R375/4–123–F/21; R389/4–123–F/25;
R354/4–123–F/26; and R390/4–123–F/27
Propellers
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
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 the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on Dowty
Propellers models R354/4–123–F/13;
R354/4–123–F/20; R354/4–123–F/21;
R375/4–123–F/21; R389/4–123–F/25;
R354/4–123–F/26; and R390/4–123–F/
27 propellers. The MCAI describes the
unsafe condition as:
A number of propeller blade outer sleeves
have been found with cracks since 1996.
Testing has shown that blade retention
integrity is not affected by this cracking.
However, this condition, if not detected and
corrected, can lead to blade counterweight
release, possibly resulting in damage to the
aircraft and injury to occupants or persons on
the ground.
We are proposing this AD to prevent
blade counterweight release, which
could result in injury or damage to the
airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office 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 Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is the
same as the Mail address provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
terrance.fahr@faa.gov; telephone (781)
238–7155; fax (781) 238–7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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–2008–0545; Directorate Identifier
2008–NE–16–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
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Using the search function of the Web
site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including, if provided, 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).
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA AD 2008–
0033, dated February 19, 2008, to
correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The EASA AD
states:
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A number of propeller blade outer sleeves
have been found with cracks since 1996.
Testing has shown that blade retention
integrity is not affected by this cracking.
However, this condition, if not detected and
corrected, can lead to blade counterweight
release, possibly resulting in damage to the
aircraft and injury to occupants or persons on
the ground.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dowty Propellers has issued Alert
Service Bulletin No. SF340–61–A106,
dated December 5, 2007. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of the United
Kingdom, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the United
Kingdom, 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
provided by EASA and determined the
unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the
same type design.
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.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 292 propellers installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it would take 0.5 workhour per propeller to visually inspect
for cracks. The average labor rate is $80
per work hour. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of the proposed AD
on U.S. operators to be $11,680.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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
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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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Dowty Propellers: Docket No. FAA–2008–
0545; Directorate Identifier 2008–NE–
16–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 30,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dowty Propellers
models R354/4–123–F/13; R354/4–123–F/20;
R354/4–123–F/21; R375/4–123–F/21; R389/
4–123–F/25; R354/4–123–F/26; and R390/4–
123–F/27 propellers. These propellers are
installed on, but not limited to, Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems SF340A and SF340B
airplanes.
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Reason
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(d) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD No. 2008–0033, dated February
19, 2008, states:
A number of propeller blade outer sleeves
have been found with cracks since 1996.
Testing has shown that blade retention
integrity is not affected by this cracking.
However, this condition, if not detected and
corrected, can lead to blade counterweight
release, possibly resulting in damage to the
aircraft and injury to occupants or persons on
the ground.
This AD requires initial and repetitive
visual inspections of propeller blade root
outer sleeves for cracks, and removal before
further flight of propeller blades with cracked
blade root outer sleeves. We are issuing this
AD to prevent blade counterweight release,
which could result in injury or damage to the
airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
Propeller Blade Outer Sleeve Visual
Inspections
(1) At the next 1,600 flight hours (FH)
aircraft check after the effective date of this
AD, or, after any blade accumulates 15,000
FH time-in-service, whichever occurs later,
visually inspect all propeller blade root outer
sleeves for cracks.
(2) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed
1,600 FH, visually inspect all propeller blade
root outer sleeves for cracks.
(3) Before further flight, remove any
propeller blades found cracked during the
visual inspections in paragraphs (e)(1) and
(e)(2) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
(f) None.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and
Propeller Directorate, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
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(h) Refer to European Aviation Safety
Agency AD 2008–0033, dated February 19,
2008, and Dowty Propellers Alert Service
Bulletin No. SF340–61–A106, dated
December 5, 2007, for related information.
(i) Contact Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; e-mail: terrance.fahr@faa.gov;
telephone (781) 238–7155; fax (781) 238–
7170, for more information about this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 24, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28691; Directorate
Identifier 2006–SW–22–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Eurocopter
France Model AS355E, F, F1, F2, and
N Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration, DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking; reopening of
comment period.
AGENCY:
This document revises an
earlier proposed superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
specified Eurocopter France (ECF)
model helicopters. That AD currently
requires certain checks of the magnetic
chip detector plug (chip detector) and
the main gearbox (MGB) oil-sight glass,
certain inspections of the lubrication
pump (pump), and replacing the MGB
and the pump with an airworthy MGB
and pump, if necessary. Also, the AD
requires that before a pump or MGB
with any hours time-in-service (TIS) can
be installed, it must meet the AD
requirements. The earlier proposed
superseding AD proposed retaining
those requirements but proposed adding
all serial-numbered pumps to the
applicability. This supplemental
proposal is prompted by an improved
procedure for detecting oil pump wear
earlier and is considered more accurate
than the procedure proposed
previously. The actions specified by the
proposed AD are intended to implement
improved procedures to detect a failing
MGB oil pump, to prevent failure of the
MGB pump, seizure of the MGB, loss of
drive to an engine and main rotor, and
subsequent loss of control of the
helicopter.
SUMMARY:
Comments must be received on
or before August 29, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
proposed AD:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
DATES:
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
You may get the service information
identified in this proposed AD from
American Eurocopter Corporation, 2701
Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas
75053–4005, telephone (972) 641–3460,
fax (972) 641–3527.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ed
Cuevas, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA,
Rotorcraft Directorate, Safety
Management Group, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0111, telephone (817) 222–5355,
fax (817) 222–5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any written
data, views, or arguments regarding this
proposed AD. Send your comments to
the address listed under the caption
ADDRESSES. Include the docket number
‘‘FAA–2007–28691, Directorate
Identifier 2006–SW–22–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the proposed AD in
light of those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed
rulemaking. Using the search function
of the docket Web site, you can find and
read the comments to any of our
dockets, including the name of the
individual who sent or signed the
comment. You may review the DOT’s
complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11,
2000 (65 FR 19477–78).
Examining the Docket
You may examine the docket that
contains the proposed AD, any
comments, and other information in
person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is located in Room
W12–140 on the ground floor of the
West Building at the street address
stated in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
Discussion
A proposal to amend 14 CFR part 39
to add an AD for the specified ECF
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0545; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-16-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Models R354/4-123-F/
13; R354/4-123-F/20; R354/4-123-F/21; R375/4-123-F/21; R389/4-123-F/25;
R354/4-123-F/26; and R390/4-123-F/27 Propellers
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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 the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on Dowty Propellers models R354/4-123-F/13; R354/4-123-F/20;
R354/4-123-F/21; R375/4-123-F/21; R389/4-123-F/25; R354/4-123-F/26; and
R390/4-123-F/27 propellers. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
A number of propeller blade outer sleeves have been found with
cracks since 1996. Testing has shown that blade retention integrity
is not affected by this cracking. However, this condition, if not
detected and corrected, can lead to blade counterweight release,
possibly resulting in damage to the aircraft and injury to occupants
or persons on the ground.
We are proposing this AD to prevent blade counterweight release, which
could result in injury or damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 30, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
[[Page 36820]]
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
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 Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
terrance.fahr@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238-7155; fax (781) 238-7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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-2008-0545;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-16-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 proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search
function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including, if provided, 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).
Discussion
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Community, has issued EASA AD 2008-0033, dated February 19,
2008, to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
EASA AD states:
A number of propeller blade outer sleeves have been found with
cracks since 1996. Testing has shown that blade retention integrity
is not affected by this cracking. However, this condition, if not
detected and corrected, can lead to blade counterweight release,
possibly resulting in damage to the aircraft and injury to occupants
or persons on the ground.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dowty Propellers has issued Alert Service Bulletin No. SF340-61-
A106, dated December 5, 2007. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the
United Kingdom, and is approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom, 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 provided by EASA and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of
the same type design.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 292 propellers installed on airplanes of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it would take 0.5 work-hour per
propeller to visually inspect for cracks. The average labor rate is $80
per work hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $11,680.
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:
Dowty Propellers: Docket No. FAA-2008-0545; Directorate Identifier
2008-NE-16-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by July 30, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Dowty Propellers models R354/4-123-F/13;
R354/4-123-F/20; R354/4-123-F/21; R375/4-123-F/21; R389/4-123-F/25;
R354/4-123-F/26; and R390/4-123-F/27 propellers. These propellers
are installed on, but not limited to, Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems
SF340A and SF340B airplanes.
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Reason
(d) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2008-0033,
dated February 19, 2008, states:
A number of propeller blade outer sleeves have been found with
cracks since 1996. Testing has shown that blade retention integrity
is not affected by this cracking. However, this condition, if not
detected and corrected, can lead to blade counterweight release,
possibly resulting in damage to the aircraft and injury to occupants
or persons on the ground.
This AD requires initial and repetitive visual inspections of
propeller blade root outer sleeves for cracks, and removal before
further flight of propeller blades with cracked blade root outer
sleeves. We are issuing this AD to prevent blade counterweight
release, which could result in injury or damage to the airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following actions.
Propeller Blade Outer Sleeve Visual Inspections
(1) At the next 1,600 flight hours (FH) aircraft check after the
effective date of this AD, or, after any blade accumulates 15,000 FH
time-in-service, whichever occurs later, visually inspect all
propeller blade root outer sleeves for cracks.
(2) Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 1,600 FH, visually
inspect all propeller blade root outer sleeves for cracks.
(3) Before further flight, remove any propeller blades found
cracked during the visual inspections in paragraphs (e)(1) and
(e)(2) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
(f) None.
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2008-0033, dated
February 19, 2008, and Dowty Propellers Alert Service Bulletin No.
SF340-61-A106, dated December 5, 2007, for related information.
(i) Contact Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
terrance.fahr@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238-7155; fax (781) 238-7170,
for more information about this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 24, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8-14715 Filed 6-27-08; 8:45 am]
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