Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub Turbine Propellers, 23625-23628 [E9-11518]

Download as PDF 23625 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 20, 2009 / Rules and Regulations replacement part, unless it has been inspected and, as applicable, repaired in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–55–3037, dated October 11, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–55–4033, dated October 11, 2007; and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–55–3038, dated November 7, 2007, or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–55–4034, dated November 7, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008– 0012, dated January 14, 2008; and the service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD; for related information. TABLE 1—SERVICE BULLETINS Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin— Dated— A330–55–3037 A330–55–3038 A340–55–4033 A340–55–4034 October 11, 2007. November 7, 2007. October 11, 2007. November 7, 2007. ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................................................... Material Incorporated by Reference (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80, e-mail airworthiness.A330A340@airbus.com; Internet https:// www.airbus.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, (i) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, as applicable, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (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. Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152. (4) You may also review copies of the service information 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/ code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. TABLE 2—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Document Airbus Airbus Airbus Airbus Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Service Service Service Service Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin A330–55–3037, A330–55–3038, A340–55–4033, A340–55–4034, Date excluding Appendix 01 .......................................................................... including Appendix 01 ........................................................................... excluding Appendix 01 .......................................................................... including Appendix 01 ........................................................................... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 6, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–11283 Filed 5–19–09; 8:45 am] Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2009–0114; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–03–AD; Amendment 39– 15910; AD 2009–10–14] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub Turbine Propellers AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:51 May 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 October 11, 2007. November 7, 2007. October 11, 2007. November 7, 2007. SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers, with any counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B– 3386–14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. This AD requires identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B–3386–14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, from service and installing serviceable bolts. This AD results from two reports of failure of the bolts that attach the propeller blade counterweight slug, and separation of the counterweight slug which led to propeller vibration and damage to the propeller spinner. We are issuing this AD to prevent separation of the E:\FR\FM\20MYR1.SGM 20MYR1 23626 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 20, 2009 / Rules and Regulations propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 4, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations as of June 4, 2009. We must receive any comments on this AD by July 20, 2009. 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. ADDRESSES: 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. In October 2008, we became aware of two reports of failure of the bolts that attach the propeller blade counterweight slug, and separation of the counterweight slug which led to propeller vibration and damage to the propeller spinner. Investigation by Hartzell Propeller Inc. revealed that the bolts failed due to a bolt manufacturing defect. Hartzell Propeller Inc. determined that the bolts in LFC manufacturing lot 224, are suspect for having this defect. This condition, if not corrected, could result in separation of the propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and damage to the airplane. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Relevant Service Information We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Hartzell Propeller Inc. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. HC–ASB–61–313, Revision 2, dated March 27, 2009. That ASB lists the affected Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propeller models and describes procedures for identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B–3386–14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, from service, and installing serviceable bolts. VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:51 May 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This AD The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers of the same type design. For that reason, we are issuing this AD to prevent separation of the propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and damage to the airplane. This AD requires identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B–3386–14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, from service, within the next 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD, and installing serviceable bolts. 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–2009–0114; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–03–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). PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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. E:\FR\FM\20MYR1.SGM 20MYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 20, 2009 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Effective Date PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4, 2009. Affected ADs (b) None. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 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: ■ § 39.13 23627 Applicability [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: ■ 2009–10–14 Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Amendment 39–15910. Docket No. FAA–2009–0114; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–03–AD. (c) This AD applies to the Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers listed in Table 1 of this AD, with any counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B–3386–14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. These propellers are installed on, but not limited to, the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD. TABLE 1—PROPELLER MODELS APPLICABILITY Propeller model Airplane manufacturer Airplane model HC–B3TN–5K ...................... HC–B3TN–5DL, –5FL, –5NL HC–A3MVF–7B .................... HC–A3VF–7, –7B ................ HC–B5MP–3A, –3C ............. HC–B5MP–3C ...................... HC–B5MA–3D(T) ................. HC–B5MP–3F ...................... HC–B5MA–5A ...................... HC–B3TN–5V ...................... HC–B4TN–5NL, –5PL .......... AERO COMMANDER ..................................................... AERO COMMANDER ..................................................... AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES .................................... AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES .................................... AIR TRACTOR ................................................................ AIR TRACTOR ................................................................ AIR TRACTOR ................................................................ AIR TRACTOR ................................................................ ANTONOV ....................................................................... AYRES ............................................................................ AYRES ............................................................................ HC–B5MP–3C ...................... HC–B3TN–3AE .................... HC–B3TN–5K ...................... HC–B4MP–3A ...................... HC–B4MP–3B ...................... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... HC–B4MP–3C ...................... HC–B4MN–5AL .................... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... HC–B3TF–7 ......................... HC–B3MN–3 ........................ HC–B3TN–3AEY, –3AF ....... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... HC–B3TN–3AEY .................. HC–B4TN–5NL .................... HC–B5MA–3M ..................... HC–B4TN–5ML .................... HC–B4TN–5L ....................... HC–B5MA–3(J, M, C) .......... HC–B5MA–2 ........................ HC–B4TN–5EL, –5HL, –5KL HC–B3TF–7, –7A ................. HC–B3TF–7A ....................... HC–B5MP–5 ........................ HC–B5MA–5H ...................... HC–3BTF–7A ....................... HC–B4TN–5DL, –5GL, –5JL AYRES ............................................................................ AYRES ............................................................................ BAE (JETSTREAM) ........................................................ BEECH ............................................................................ BEECH ............................................................................ BEECH ............................................................................ BEECH ............................................................................ CASA ............................................................................... CESSNA .......................................................................... CESSNA .......................................................................... CESSNA .......................................................................... CESSNA .......................................................................... CESSNA .......................................................................... DE HAVILLAND CANADA .............................................. DE HAVILLAND CANADA .............................................. DE HAVILLAND CANADA .............................................. DORNIER ........................................................................ DORNIER ........................................................................ DOUGLAS ....................................................................... EMBRAER ....................................................................... FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT .................................................. FLUG & FAHRZEUGWERKE AG ................................... FUJI ................................................................................. GRUMMAN ..................................................................... GRUMMAN ..................................................................... MAULE ............................................................................ MITSUBISHI .................................................................... HC–B5MP–3(A) ................... HC–B5MP–3C ...................... HC–B5MP–3D ...................... HC–B5MP–3G ..................... HC–B3TN–5U ...................... HC–B4TN–5NL .................... HC–B5MP–5BL .................... HC–B5MP–3C ...................... HC–B4MN–5B ...................... HC–B4MN–5BL .................... HC–B5MP–3A ...................... HC–B5MP–3C ...................... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... NORD .............................................................................. NORMAN AEROPLANE ................................................. POLISH AVIATION (MIELEC) ........................................ POLISH AVIATION (MIELEC) ........................................ PZL MIELEC ................................................................... PZL MIELEC ................................................................... PZL MIELEC ................................................................... PZL MIELEC ................................................................... ROCKWELL .................................................................... ROCKWELL .................................................................... SHORT BROTHERS ....................................................... SHORT BROTHERS ....................................................... SIAI MARCHETTI (AERMACCHI) .................................. SIAI MARCHETTI (AERMACCHI) .................................. SIAI MARCHETTI (VULCANAIR) ................................... 680T, 680V, 681. 690(A, B, C), 695A. N22B, N24A, N22S, N22C. N22B, N24A, N22S, N22C. AT–502A. AT–503, 602. AT–802. AT–802. AN–38. S–2R. S–2R(–1340), –G(5, 6, 10), –R3S, –R1820, –T(6, 11, 15, 34, 45, 65). S–2R(HG)–T65. S–2R–T( ). 137. 1900C. 300, 300LW. A36, A36TC. B300, B300C. C–212–CC, –CF. 206. 402. 208, 208A, 208B. 208, 208A, 208B. P210N. DHC–3. DHC–3. DHC–4. DO228–100, –101, –200, –201, –202, –212. DO228–200, –201, –202, –212. DC–3C. EMB–314. SA–226T(B). AS202/32TP. KM–2D (T–5). S–2. S–2F3AT. M–7–420, MX(T)–7–420. MU–2B–25A, –26A, –30, –35A, –36A, –40 (MU–2P), –60 (MU–2N). 262 FRAKES. NAC 6–65. M–28, –28B. M–28B. M18. M18. M18. M18, M18A, M18B. OV–10 (LEFT SIDE). OV–10 (RIGHT SIDE). SD3–30. SD3–60–200, SD3–SHERPA–200. F.260C, D. SM–1019. SF600 CANGURO. VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:51 May 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20MYR1.SGM 20MYR1 23628 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 96 / Wednesday, May 20, 2009 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1—PROPELLER MODELS APPLICABILITY—Continued Propeller model Airplane manufacturer HC–B5MP–3(F) .................... HC–B3TN–5FL, –5NL .......... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... HC–B3TF–7A ....................... THRUSH AIRCRAFT ...................................................... TWIN COMMANDER ...................................................... VALMET .......................................................................... VULCANAIR (PARTENAVIA) ......................................... Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from two reports of failure of the bolts that attach the propeller blade counterweight slug, and separation of the counterweight slug which led to propeller vibration and damage to the propeller spinner. Investigation by Hartzell Propeller Inc. revealed that the bolts failed due to a bolt manufacturing defect. We are issuing this AD to prevent separation of the propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and damage to the airplane. Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, unless the actions have already been done. Identification and Removal of All Propeller Blade Counterweight Slug Bolts, P/N B– 3386–14H, LFC Manufacturing Lot 224, From Service, and Installation of Serviceable Bolts (f) Identify and remove all propeller blade counterweight slug bolts, P/N B–3386–14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, from service, and install serviceable bolts. (g) Use paragraphs 3.A.(1) through 3.A.(4)(b)5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Hartzell Propeller Inc. ASB No. HC–ASB–61–313, Revision 2, dated March 27, 2009, to do the identification, removals from service, and installations. Definition (h) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable propeller blade counterweight slug bolt is a P/N B–3386–14H bolt with an LFC manufacturing lot other than lot 224. Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use Hartzell Propeller Inc. ASB No. HC–ASB–61–313, Revision 2, dated March 27, 2009, to perform the actions required by this AD. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in Jkt 217001 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 May 8, 2009. Peter A. White, Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–11518 Filed 5–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2009–0228] Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Back Bay of Biloxi, Biloxi, MS Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice canceling temporary deviation from regulations. Related Information (j) 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. 14:51 May 19, 2009 S–2R–T660. 690A, 690B, 690C. L–90TP. AP68TP–300, –600. AGENCY: Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) 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. VerDate Nov<24>2008 Airplane model SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is canceling the temporary deviation concerning the operation of the I–110 bascule span bridge across the Back Bay of Biloxi, mile 3.0, in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. The deviation allowed the bridge to remain closed to navigation for two (2) two-hour periods daily to facilitate the movement of vehicular traffic. DATES: The temporary deviation published on April 13, 2009 (74 FR 16781) is cancelled as of May 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: The docket for this cancelled deviation is available for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this docket on the Internet by going to https://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG–2009–0228 in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in the Docket ID column. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, telephone (504) 671–2128. Background and Purpose On April 13, 2009, we published a temporary deviation entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Back Bay of Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi’’ in the Federal Register (74 FR 16781). The temporary deviation concerned allowing the I–110 bridge across the Back Bay of Biloxi, mile 3.0, in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi to remain closed to navigation for two (2) twohour periods daily to facilitate the movement of vehicular traffic. This deviation from the operating regulations was authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Cancellation The deviation was established to facilitate the flow of increased vehicular traffic on the I–110 bridge caused by the allision to the Popps Ferry Rd. bridge. The Popps Ferry Rd. bridge was damaged in an allision on March 20, 2009 when two sections of the roadway were destroyed. The bridge was returned to service on April 25, 2009, thus reducing the vehicular traffic on the I–110 bridge during the morning and afternoon rush hours. Dated: April 29, 2009. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–11689 Filed 5–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P E:\FR\FM\20MYR1.SGM 20MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-11518]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0114; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-03-AD;
Amendment 39-15910; AD 2009-10-14]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Steel Hub
Turbine Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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. steel hub turbine propellers, with any
counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B-3386-14H, LFC
manufacturing lot 224, installed. This AD requires identifying and
removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N B-3386-14H, LFC
manufacturing lot 224, from service and installing serviceable bolts.
This AD results from two reports of failure of the bolts that attach
the propeller blade counterweight slug, and separation of the
counterweight slug which led to propeller vibration and damage to the
propeller spinner. We are issuing this AD to prevent separation of the

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propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and
damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 4, 2009. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as of June 4, 2009.
We must receive any comments on this AD by July 20, 2009.

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.

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: In October 2008, we became aware of two
reports of failure of the bolts that attach the propeller blade
counterweight slug, and separation of the counterweight slug which led
to propeller vibration and damage to the propeller spinner.
Investigation by Hartzell Propeller Inc. revealed that the bolts failed
due to a bolt manufacturing defect. Hartzell Propeller Inc. determined
that the bolts in LFC manufacturing lot 224, are suspect for having
this defect. This condition, if not corrected, could result in
separation of the propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead
to injury and damage to the airplane.

Relevant Service Information

We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Hartzell
Propeller Inc. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. HC-ASB-61-313, Revision
2, dated March 27, 2009. That ASB lists the affected Hartzell Propeller
Inc. steel hub turbine propeller models and describes procedures for
identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N
B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, from service, and installing
serviceable bolts.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or
develop on other Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub turbine propellers
of the same type design. For that reason, we are issuing this AD to
prevent separation of the propeller blade counterweight slug, which
could lead to injury and damage to the airplane. This AD requires
identifying and removing all counterweight slug attachment bolts, P/N
B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, from service, within the next 50
flight hours after the effective date of the AD, and installing
serviceable bolts. 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-2009-0114;
Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-03-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.

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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2009-10-14 Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Amendment 39-15910. Docket No.
FAA-2009-0114; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-03-AD.

Effective Date

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective June 4,
2009.

Affected ADs

(b) None.

Applicability

(c) This AD applies to the Hartzell Propeller Inc. steel hub
turbine propellers listed in Table 1 of this AD, with any
counterweight slug attachment bolts, part number (P/N) B-3386-14H,
LFC manufacturing lot 224, installed. These propellers are installed
on, but not limited to, the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD.

Table 1--Propeller Models Applicability
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airplane
Propeller model manufacturer Airplane model
------------------------------------------------------------------------
HC-B3TN-5K.................. AERO COMMANDER...... 680T, 680V, 681.
HC-B3TN-5DL, -5FL, -5NL..... AERO COMMANDER...... 690(A, B, C), 695A.
HC-A3MVF-7B................. AEROSPACE N22B, N24A, N22S,
TECHNOLOGIES. N22C.
HC-A3VF-7, -7B.............. AEROSPACE N22B, N24A, N22S,
TECHNOLOGIES. N22C.
HC-B5MP-3A, -3C............. AIR TRACTOR......... AT-502A.
HC-B5MP-3C.................. AIR TRACTOR......... AT-503, 602.
HC-B5MA-3D(T)............... AIR TRACTOR......... AT-802.
HC-B5MP-3F.................. AIR TRACTOR......... AT-802.
HC-B5MA-5A.................. ANTONOV............. AN-38.
HC-B3TN-5V.................. AYRES............... S-2R.
HC-B4TN-5NL, -5PL........... AYRES............... S-2R(-1340), -G(5,
6, 10), -R3S, -
R1820, -T(6, 11,
15, 34, 45, 65).
HC-B5MP-3C.................. AYRES............... S-2R(HG)-T65.
HC-B3TN-3AE................. AYRES............... S-2R-T( ).
HC-B3TN-5K.................. BAE (JETSTREAM)..... 137.
HC-B4MP-3A.................. BEECH............... 1900C.
HC-B4MP-3B.................. BEECH............... 300, 300LW.
HC-B3TF-7A.................. BEECH............... A36, A36TC.
HC-B4MP-3C.................. BEECH............... B300, B300C.
HC-B4MN-5AL................. CASA................ C-212-CC, -CF.
HC-B3TF-7A.................. CESSNA.............. 206.
HC-B3TF-7................... CESSNA.............. 402.
HC-B3MN-3................... CESSNA.............. 208, 208A, 208B.
HC-B3TN-3AEY, -3AF.......... CESSNA.............. 208, 208A, 208B.
HC-B3TF-7A.................. CESSNA.............. P210N.
HC-B3TN-3AEY................ DE HAVILLAND CANADA. DHC-3.
HC-B4TN-5NL................. DE HAVILLAND CANADA. DHC-3.
HC-B5MA-3M.................. DE HAVILLAND CANADA. DHC-4.
HC-B4TN-5ML................. DORNIER............. DO228-100, -101, -
200, -201, -202, -
212.
HC-B4TN-5L.................. DORNIER............. DO228-200, -201, -
202, -212.
HC-B5MA-3(J, M, C).......... DOUGLAS............. DC-3C.
HC-B5MA-2................... EMBRAER............. EMB-314.
HC-B4TN-5EL, -5HL, -5KL..... FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT.. SA-226T(B).
HC-B3TF-7, -7A.............. FLUG & FAHRZEUGWERKE AS202/32TP.
AG.
HC-B3TF-7A.................. FUJI................ KM-2D (T-5).
HC-B5MP-5................... GRUMMAN............. S-2.
HC-B5MA-5H.................. GRUMMAN............. S-2F3AT.
HC-3BTF-7A.................. MAULE............... M-7-420, MX(T)-7-
420.
HC-B4TN-5DL, -5GL, -5JL..... MITSUBISHI.......... MU-2B-25A, -26A, -
30, -35A, -36A, -40
(MU-2P), -60 (MU-
2N).
HC-B5MP-3(A)................ NORD................ 262 FRAKES.
HC-B5MP-3C.................. NORMAN AEROPLANE.... NAC 6-65.
HC-B5MP-3D.................. POLISH AVIATION M-28, -28B.
(MIELEC).
HC-B5MP-3G.................. POLISH AVIATION M-28B.
(MIELEC).
HC-B3TN-5U.................. PZL MIELEC.......... M18.
HC-B4TN-5NL................. PZL MIELEC.......... M18.
HC-B5MP-5BL................. PZL MIELEC.......... M18.
HC-B5MP-3C.................. PZL MIELEC.......... M18, M18A, M18B.
HC-B4MN-5B.................. ROCKWELL............ OV-10 (LEFT SIDE).
HC-B4MN-5BL................. ROCKWELL............ OV-10 (RIGHT SIDE).
HC-B5MP-3A.................. SHORT BROTHERS...... SD3-30.
HC-B5MP-3C.................. SHORT BROTHERS...... SD3-60-200, SD3-
SHERPA-200.
HC-B3TF-7A.................. SIAI MARCHETTI F.260C, D.
(AERMACCHI).
HC-B3TF-7A.................. SIAI MARCHETTI SM-1019.
(AERMACCHI).
HC-B3TF-7A.................. SIAI MARCHETTI SF600 CANGURO.
(VULCANAIR).

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HC-B5MP-3(F)................ THRUSH AIRCRAFT..... S-2R-T660.
HC-B3TN-5FL, -5NL........... TWIN COMMANDER...... 690A, 690B, 690C.
HC-B3TF-7A.................. VALMET.............. L-90TP.
HC-B3TF-7A.................. VULCANAIR AP68TP-300, -600.
(PARTENAVIA).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Unsafe Condition

(d) This AD results from two reports of failure of the bolts
that attach the propeller blade counterweight slug, and separation
of the counterweight slug which led to propeller vibration and
damage to the propeller spinner. Investigation by Hartzell Propeller
Inc. revealed that the bolts failed due to a bolt manufacturing
defect. We are issuing this AD to prevent separation of the
propeller blade counterweight slug, which could lead to injury and
damage to the airplane.

Compliance

(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this
AD, unless the actions have already been done.

Identification and Removal of All Propeller Blade Counterweight Slug
Bolts, P/N B-3386-14H, LFC Manufacturing Lot 224, From Service, and
Installation of Serviceable Bolts

(f) Identify and remove all propeller blade counterweight slug
bolts, P/N B-3386-14H, LFC manufacturing lot 224, from service, and
install serviceable bolts.
(g) Use paragraphs 3.A.(1) through 3.A.(4)(b)5 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Hartzell Propeller Inc. ASB No. HC-
ASB-61-313, Revision 2, dated March 27, 2009, to do the
identification, removals from service, and installations.

Definition

(h) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable propeller blade
counterweight slug bolt is a P/N B-3386-14H bolt with an LFC
manufacturing lot other than lot 224.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(i) 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

(j) 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

(k) You must use Hartzell Propeller Inc. ASB No. HC-ASB-61-313,
Revision 2, dated March 27, 2009, to perform the actions required by
this AD. The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact 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 May 8, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-11518 Filed 5-19-09; 8:45 am]
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