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TABLE 1.—SERVICE INFORMATION—Continued
Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin
Revision
Date
ATR42–30–0074 ..............................................................................................................................
ATR72–30–1042 ..............................................................................................................................
ATR72–30–1044 ..............................................................................................................................
01 ..............................
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September 26, 2007.
June 1, 2005.
September 26, 2007.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the applicable service
information specified in Table 2 of this AD
30–0072, Revision, 1 dated June 1, 2005,
contains the following effective pages:
to do the actions required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise. Avions de
Transport Regional Service Bulletin ATR42–
Page Nos.
Revision level shown
on page
Date shown on page
1, 2 ...................................................................................................................................................
3–9 ...................................................................................................................................................
1 ................................
Original ......................
June 1, 2005.
October 21, 2004.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
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.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact ATR, 316 Route de Bayonne,
31060 Toulouse, Cedex 03, France.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Avions de Transport Regional Service Bulletin
ATR42–30–0072
ATR42–30–0074
ATR72–30–1042
ATR72–30–1044
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8,
2008.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting 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–2008–0254; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NE–06–AD; Amendment 39–
15591; AD 2008–13–28]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell
Propeller Inc. ( )HC–( )(2,3)Y(K,R)–2
Two- and Three-Bladed Compact
Series Propellers
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell
Propeller Inc. left-hand rotating ( )HC–
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( )(2,3)Y(K,R)–2 two- and three-bladed,
aluminum hub, ‘‘compact’’ series
propellers, with hubs having a nonsuffix serial number, and lubrication
holes located on the shoulder of the hub
blade socket. These propellers are
installed on Lycoming Engines LIO–360
series and LO–360 series reciprocating
engines installed on Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Seneca PA–34–200 and Seminole PA–
44–180, and Hawker Beechcraft
Corporation Model 76 Duchess,
airplanes. This AD requires initial and
repetitive eddy current inspections
(ECI), of the area around the lubrication
holes of the hub blade sockets. This AD
results from four reports of propeller
hub cracks, including two in-flight
blade separation events. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of the
propeller hub, which could result in
blade separation and loss of control of
the airplane.
This AD becomes effective July
17, 2008. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed
in the regulations as of July 17, 2008.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by September 2, 2008.
DATES:
Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this AD:
ADDRESSES:
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June 1, 2005.
September 26, 2007.
June 1, 2005.
September 26, 2007.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Mail: U.S. Docket Management
Facility, 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.
Contact Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Technical Publications Department, One
Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 45356;
telephone (937) 778–4200; fax (937)
778–4391, for the service information
identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Smyth, Senior Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300
East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
60018–4696; e-mail:
timothy.smyth@faa.gov; telephone (847)
294–8110; fax (847) 294–7132.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We
received four reports of hub cracks
initiating from the lubrication holes on
‘‘left-hand’’ rotating propellers,
including incidents of in-flight blade
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separation, in Hartzell two blade
‘‘compact’’ series aluminum propellers.
These propellers have hubs with a nonsuffix serial number, and lubrication
holes located on the shoulder of the hub
blade socket. We received the most
recent report of a cracked hub, in June
2007. The lubrication holes on the ‘‘lefthand’’ rotating propeller experience
additional stresses not experienced in
the lubrication holes on ‘‘right-hand’’
rotating propellers. Some of the hub
cracks were found during inspection
following a report of abnormal vibration
or grease leakage. Such a crack typically
initiates in the area around the
lubrication holes. As a crack spreads
across the blade socket, the spreading
can accelerate. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in failure of the
propeller hub which could result in
blade separation and loss of control of
the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the
technical contents of Hartzell Propeller
Inc. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
HC–ASB–61–297, Revision 1, dated
November 14, 2007. That ASB describes
procedures for performing initial and
repetitive ECIs of the propeller hubs for
cracks.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
The unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other Hartzell Propeller Inc. lefthand rotating ( )HC–( )(2,3)Y(K,R)–2
two- and three-bladed compact series
propellers of the same type design. For
that reason, we are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the propeller hub,
which could result in blade separation
and loss of control of the airplane. This
AD requires an initial ECI of the affected
propeller hubs within 50 hours time-inservice (TIS) or 12 months after the
effective date of the AD, whichever
occurs first. This AD also requires
repetitive ECIs of the affected propeller
hubs within 50-hour TIS intervals or
within 12 months from the previous
ECI, whichever occurs first. 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–2008–0254; Directorate Identifier
2008–NE–06–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://
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 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).
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 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.
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
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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 this AD:
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 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:
I
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:
I
2008–13–28 Hartzell Propeller Inc.:
Amendment 39–15591. Docket No.
FAA–2008–0254; Directorate Identifier
2008–NE–06–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 17, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Hartzell Propeller
Inc. left-hand rotating ( )HC–( )(2,3)Y(K,R)–
2 two- and three-bladed, aluminum hub,
‘‘compact’’ series propellers, with hubs
having a non-suffix serial number (SN), and
lubrication holes located on the shoulder of
the hub blade socket. These propellers are
installed on Lycoming Engines LIO–360
series and LO–360 series reciprocating
engines, installed on Piper Aircraft, Inc.
Seneca PA–34–200 and Seminole PA–44–
180, and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
Model 76 Duchess, airplanes.
(d) The parentheses appearing in the
propeller model number indicates the
presence or absence of an additional letter(s)
that varies the basic propeller model. This
AD still applies regardless of whether these
letters are present or absent in the propeller
model designation.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from four reports of
propeller hub cracks, including two in-flight
blade separation events. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the propeller hub,
which could result in blade separation and
loss of control of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Initial Eddy Current Inspection (ECI)
(g) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or
12 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first, perform an initial ECI
of the area around the lubrication holes of the
hub blade sockets.
(h) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.A.(3)(d)
of Hartzell Propeller Inc. Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) No. HC–ASB–61–297,
Revision 1, dated November 14, 2007, to do
the initial ECI.
(i) If any cracks are found, remove the
propeller hub from service before further
flight.
(j) If no cracks are found, mark the
propeller using paragraph 3.A.(5)(a) of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Hartzell
Propeller Inc., ASB No. HC–ASB–61–297,
Revision 1, dated November 14, 2007, to
indicate compliance with this ASB.
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Repetitive ECIs
(k) At repetitive intervals not to exceed 50
hours TIS or 12 months from the previous
ECI, whichever occurs first, perform ECIs of
the area around the lubrication holes of the
hub blade sockets.
(l) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.A.(3)(d)
of Hartzell Propeller Inc. ASB No. HC–ASB–
61–297, Revision 1, dated November 14,
2007, to do the repetitive ECIs.
(m) If any cracks are found, remove the
propeller hub from service before further
flight.
Optional Terminating Action
(n) As optional terminating action to the
repetitive ECIs required by this AD, replace
the non-suffix SN propeller hub with a
propeller hub identified by an ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’
suffix letter in the propeller hub SN.
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(o) Replacement propeller hub part
numbers can be found in paragraph 2.A.,
Material Information, of Hartzell Propeller
Inc. ASB No. HC–SB–61–297, Revision 1,
dated November 14, 2007.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Prohibition of Propeller Hub Reuse
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28053; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NE–18–AD; Amendment 39–
15590; AD 2008–13–27]
(p) After the effective date of this AD,
propeller hubs that have a non-suffix SN, or
an ‘‘E’’ suffix letter in the SN removed from
affected propellers in this AD, are not eligible
for installation on any engine in any aircraft.
Previous Credit
(q) ECIs of the propeller hubs done before
the effective date of this AD that use Hartzell
Propeller Inc. ASB No. HC–SB–61–297, dated
September 17, 2007, comply with the
requirements specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(r) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
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
(s) Contact Tim Smyth, Senior Aerospace
Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL
60018–4696; e-mail: timothy.smyth@faa.gov;
telephone (847) 294–8110; fax (847) 294–
7132, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(t) You must use Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Alert Service Bulletin No. HC–ASB–61–297,
Revision 1, dated November 14, 2007, to
perform the ECIs 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 Hartzell Propeller
Inc. Technical Publications Department, One
Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone
(937) 778–4200; fax (937) 778–4391, for a
copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the FAA, New England
Region, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA; 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
June 19, 2008.
Diane Cook,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E8–14312 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 am]
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14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
S.A. Arrius 2F Turboshaft Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This 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:
This AD is issued following a case of noncommanded in-flight engine shut-down
which occurred on an ARRIUS 2F turboshaft
engine, following the seizing of the gas
generator. The result may be an emergency
autorotation landing or, at worst, an accident.
Investigations of this event have revealed
that the seizing of the gas generator was
caused by the fracture of the separator cage
of the gas generator front bearing, due to
high-cycle fatigue cracks initiated in the
lubrication slots of the separator cage.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
uncommanded shutdown of the engine,
which could lead to an accident.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 6, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in this AD as of
August 6, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations
office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; e-mail: james.lawrence@faa.gov;
telephone (781) 238–7176; fax (781)
238–7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2008-0254; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-06-AD;
Amendment 39-15591; AD 2008-13-28]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-(
)(2,3)Y(K,R)-2 Two- and Three-Bladed Compact Series Propellers
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
Hartzell Propeller Inc. left-hand rotating ( )HC-( )(2,3)Y(K,R)-2 two-
and three-bladed, aluminum hub, ``compact'' series propellers, with
hubs having a non-suffix serial number, and lubrication holes located
on the shoulder of the hub blade socket. These propellers are installed
on Lycoming Engines LIO-360 series and LO-360 series reciprocating
engines installed on Piper Aircraft, Inc. Seneca PA-34-200 and Seminole
PA-44-180, and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 76 Duchess,
airplanes. This AD requires initial and repetitive eddy current
inspections (ECI), of the area around the lubrication holes of the hub
blade sockets. This AD results from four reports of propeller hub
cracks, including two in-flight blade separation events. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of the propeller hub, which could result in
blade separation and loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 17, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as of July 17, 2008.
We must receive any comments on this AD by September 2, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: U.S. Docket Management Facility, 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.
Contact Hartzell Propeller Inc. Technical Publications Department,
One Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone (937) 778-4200; fax
(937) 778-4391, for the service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Smyth, Senior Aerospace Engineer,
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,
2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696; e-mail:
timothy.smyth@faa.gov; telephone (847) 294-8110; fax (847) 294-7132.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We received four reports of hub cracks
initiating from the lubrication holes on ``left-hand'' rotating
propellers, including incidents of in-flight blade
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separation, in Hartzell two blade ``compact'' series aluminum
propellers. These propellers have hubs with a non-suffix serial number,
and lubrication holes located on the shoulder of the hub blade socket.
We received the most recent report of a cracked hub, in June 2007. The
lubrication holes on the ``left-hand'' rotating propeller experience
additional stresses not experienced in the lubrication holes on
``right-hand'' rotating propellers. Some of the hub cracks were found
during inspection following a report of abnormal vibration or grease
leakage. Such a crack typically initiates in the area around the
lubrication holes. As a crack spreads across the blade socket, the
spreading can accelerate. This condition, if not corrected, could
result in failure of the propeller hub which could result in blade
separation and loss of control of the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Hartzell
Propeller Inc. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. HC-ASB-61-297, Revision
1, dated November 14, 2007. That ASB describes procedures for
performing initial and repetitive ECIs of the propeller hubs for
cracks.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other Hartzell Propeller Inc. left-hand rotating ( )HC-(
)(2,3)Y(K,R)-2 two- and three-bladed compact series propellers of the
same type design. For that reason, we are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the propeller hub, which could result in blade separation
and loss of control of the airplane. This AD requires an initial ECI of
the affected propeller hubs within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 12
months after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs first. This
AD also requires repetitive ECIs of the affected propeller hubs within
50-hour TIS intervals or within 12 months from the previous ECI,
whichever occurs first. 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.
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-2008-0254;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-06-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://
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 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).
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 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.
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 this AD:
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 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:
2008-13-28 Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Amendment 39-15591. Docket No.
FAA-2008-0254; Directorate Identifier 2008-NE-06-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 17,
2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Hartzell Propeller Inc. left-hand
rotating ( )HC-( )(2,3)Y(K,R)-2 two- and three-bladed, aluminum hub,
``compact'' series propellers, with hubs having a non-suffix serial
number (SN), and lubrication holes located on the shoulder of the
hub blade socket. These propellers are installed on Lycoming Engines
LIO-360 series and LO-360 series reciprocating engines, installed on
Piper Aircraft, Inc. Seneca PA-34-200 and Seminole PA-44-180, and
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model 76 Duchess, airplanes.
(d) The parentheses appearing in the propeller model number
indicates the presence or absence of an additional letter(s) that
varies the basic propeller model. This AD still applies regardless
of whether these letters are present or absent in the propeller
model designation.
Unsafe Condition
(e) This AD results from four reports of propeller hub cracks,
including two in-flight blade separation events. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the propeller hub, which could result in
blade separation and loss of control of the airplane.
Compliance
(f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Initial Eddy Current Inspection (ECI)
(g) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, perform an
initial ECI of the area around the lubrication holes of the hub
blade sockets.
(h) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.A.(3)(d) of Hartzell Propeller
Inc. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. HC-ASB-61-297, Revision 1,
dated November 14, 2007, to do the initial ECI.
(i) If any cracks are found, remove the propeller hub from
service before further flight.
(j) If no cracks are found, mark the propeller using paragraph
3.A.(5)(a) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Hartzell Propeller
Inc., ASB No. HC-ASB-61-297, Revision 1, dated November 14, 2007, to
indicate compliance with this ASB.
Repetitive ECIs
(k) At repetitive intervals not to exceed 50 hours TIS or 12
months from the previous ECI, whichever occurs first, perform ECIs
of the area around the lubrication holes of the hub blade sockets.
(l) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.A.(3)(d) of Hartzell Propeller
Inc. ASB No. HC-ASB-61-297, Revision 1, dated November 14, 2007, to
do the repetitive ECIs.
(m) If any cracks are found, remove the propeller hub from
service before further flight.
Optional Terminating Action
(n) As optional terminating action to the repetitive ECIs
required by this AD, replace the non-suffix SN propeller hub with a
propeller hub identified by an ``A'' or ``B'' suffix letter in the
propeller hub SN.
(o) Replacement propeller hub part numbers can be found in
paragraph 2.A., Material Information, of Hartzell Propeller Inc. ASB
No. HC-SB-61-297, Revision 1, dated November 14, 2007.
Prohibition of Propeller Hub Reuse
(p) After the effective date of this AD, propeller hubs that
have a non-suffix SN, or an ``E'' suffix letter in the SN removed
from affected propellers in this AD, are not eligible for
installation on any engine in any aircraft.
Previous Credit
(q) ECIs of the propeller hubs done before the effective date of
this AD that use Hartzell Propeller Inc. ASB No. HC-SB-61-297, dated
September 17, 2007, comply with the requirements specified in this
AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(r) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft 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
(s) Contact Tim Smyth, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Chicago
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300
East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696; e-mail:
timothy.smyth@faa.gov; telephone (847) 294-8110; fax (847) 294-7132,
for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(t) You must use Hartzell Propeller Inc. Alert Service Bulletin
No. HC-ASB-61-297, Revision 1, dated November 14, 2007, to perform
the ECIs 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 Hartzell
Propeller Inc. Technical Publications Department, One Propeller
Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone (937) 778-4200; fax (937) 778-
4391, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies
at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA; 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 June 19, 2008.
Diane Cook,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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