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4. Amend § 1410.3 in paragraph (c) by
removing the words ‘‘including
encouraging more permanent
conservation practices and tree
planting’’ and adding, in their place, the
words ‘‘including, as appropriate,
addressing issues raised by State,
regional, and national conservation
initiatives and encouraging more
permanent conservation practices, such
as, but not limited to, tree planting’’.
■ 5. Revise § 1410.11 to read to as
follows:
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§ 1410.11
Farmable Wetlands Program.
(a) In addition to other allowable
enrollments, land may be enrolled in
this program through the Farmable
Wetlands Program (FWP) within the
overall Conservation Reserve Program
provided for in this part.
(b) As determined by CCC, eligible
owners and operators may enroll land in
FWP provided that the land:
(1) Is a wetland, including a converted
wetland, as determined by CCC, that has
been planted or considered planted to
an agricultural commodity, as defined
in § 1410.2, in 3 of the 10 most recent
crop years and that does not exceed the
size limitations of this section;
(2) Is enrolled to be a constructed
wetland that is to be developed to
receive flow from a row crop agriculture
drainage system and is designed to
provide nitrogen removal in addition to
other wetland functions and that does
not exceed the size limitations of this
section;
(3) Was a commercial pond-raised
aquaculture facility in any year during
the period of calendar years 2002
through 2007; or
(4) Was cropped, after January 1,
1990, and before December 31, 2002, at
least 3 of 10 crop years, was subject to
the natural overflow of a prairie
wetland, and does not exceed the size
limitations of this section.
(c) In addition, land may be enrolled
in FWP if the land is buffer acreage that
provides protection for and is
contiguous to land otherwise eligible
under paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), or (b)(4)
of this section, subject to other
provisions of this section.
(d) Total enrollment in CRP under
this section may not exceed 1 million
acres. In addition, the maximum size of
a land enrolled under this section may
not exceed, as determined by CCC:
(1) 40 contiguous acres for land made
eligible by paragraph (b)(1) of this
section;
(2) 40 contiguous acres for land made
eligible by paragraph (b)(2) of this
section;
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(3) 20 contiguous acres for land made
eligible by paragraph (b)(4) of this
section; or
(4) A suitable buffer as determined by
the Deputy Administrator for lands
added under paragraph (c) of this
section.
(e) All participants subject to a CRP
contract under this section must agree to
establish and maintain, as appropriate,
the practice described in paragraph (b)
of this section to the maximum extent
possible, as determined by CCC, in
accordance with NRCS FOTG including,
as appropriate, restoring the hydrology
of the wetland and establishing
vegetative cover (which may include
emerging vegetation in water and
bottomland hardwoods, cypress, and
other appropriate tree species in
shallow water areas), as determined by
CCC.
(f) Offers for contracts under this
section must be submitted under
continuous signup provisions as
authorized in § 1410.30.
(g) Except as otherwise determined by
CCC, all other requirements of this part
apply to enrollments under this section,
and CCC may add such other
requirements or conditions as it deems
necessary. Such additional conditions
include, but are not limited to, payment
limitations, adjusted gross income
limitations, and limitations on the
amount of acreage that can be enrolled
in any one county.
■ 6. In § 1410.22, amend paragraph (b)
by adding the words ‘‘and management
activities’’ immediately after the word
‘‘practices’’ and by adding the following
sentence at the end of paragraph (b) to
read as follows:
may receive, directly or indirectly,
under CRP for any fiscal year must not
exceed $50,000. The regulations in part
1400 of this chapter will be applicable
for determining whether the limit has
been exceeded.
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■ 9. Revise § 1410.44 to read as follows:
§ 1410.22
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CRP conservation plan.
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(b) * * * The producer must
undertake management activities on the
land as needed throughout the term of
the CRP contract to implement the
conservation plan.
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■ 7. Amend § 1410.40 by adding a new
paragraph (g) to read as follows:
§ 1410.44
Income.
Average Adjusted Gross
(a) Benefits under this part will not be
available to persons or legal entities
whose average adjusted gross income
exceeds $1,000,000 or as further
specified in part 1400 subpart F of this
chapter.
(b) The limit specified in paragraph
(a) of this section may be waived as
specified in part 1400 subpart F of this
chapter.
■ 10. Revise § 1410.53 to read as
follows:
§ 1410.53 Executed CRP contract not in
conformity with regulations.
If, after a CRP contract is approved by
CCC, it is discovered that such CRP
contract is found to contain material
errors of fact or is not in conformity
with this part, these regulations will
prevail, and CCC may, at its sole
discretion, terminate or modify the CRP
contract, effective immediately or at a
later date as CCC determines
appropriate.
Signed at Washington, DC, on June 23,
2009.
Dennis J. Taitano,
Acting for Executive Vice President,
Commodity Credit Corporation.
[FR Doc. E9–15305 Filed 6–26–09; 8:45 am]
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Cost-share payments.
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(g) CCC may make cost-share
payments for thinning of existing tree
stands to benefit wildlife habitat and
other resource conditions on enrolled
land, as determined by CCC.
■ 8. Amend § 1410.42 by revising
paragraph (d) to read as set forth below:
§ 1410.42
Annual rental payments.
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(d) The maximum amount of rental
payments that a person or legal entity
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0510; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NE–16–AD; Amendment 39–
15948; AD 2009–13–09]
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Airworthiness Directives; Microturbo
SA Saphir 2 Model 016 Auxiliary Power
Units
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above, on which the
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exhaust thermal insulation has been
replaced since January 1, 1995. 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:
Due to a lapse in manufacturing quality
control, the exhaust thermal insulation of
certain Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016
auxiliary power units (APUs) may not meet
the approved design standard, and may fail
in service. The affected part numbers are
016–33–01 (Inner Thermal Insulation), 016–
33–02 (Outer Thermal Insulation), and 016–
33–03 (EGT Sensor Thermal Insulation). This
condition, if not corrected, could result in
rapid deterioration and physical breakdown
of the exhaust thermal insulation, leading to
loss of insulation efficiency and ultimately
exposure of the hot APU exhaust section and
risk of fire.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
rapid deterioration and physical
breakdown of the exhaust thermal
insulation, leading to loss of insulation
efficiency and ultimately exposure of
the hot APU exhaust section and risk of
fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
14, 2009
We must receive comments on this
AD by July 29, 2009
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of Microturbo SA Alert Service Bulletin
No. 49–11A76, Revision 1, dated,
September 6, 2007, listed in the AD as
of July 14, 2009
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: 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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
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(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:
Michael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
michaelschwetz@faa.gov; telephone
(781) 238–7761; fax (781) 238–7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2009–0100,
dated May 4, 2009 (referred to after this
as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.]
The MCAI states:
Due to a lapse in manufacturing quality
control, the exhaust thermal insulation of
certain Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016
APUs may not meet the approved design
standard, and may fail in service. The
affected part numbers are 016–33–01 (Inner
Thermal Insulation), 016–33–02 (Outer
Thermal Insulation), and 016–33–03 (EGT
Sensor Thermal Insulation). This condition,
if not corrected, could result in rapid
deterioration and physical breakdown of the
exhaust thermal insulation, leading to loss of
insulation efficiency and ultimately exposure
of the hot APU exhaust section and risk of
fire.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Microturbo SA has issued Alert
Service Bulletin No. 49–11A76,
Revision 1, dated September 6, 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 AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of France and is
approved for operation in the United
States. Pursuant to our bilateral
agreement with France, they have
notified us of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are
issuing 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. This
AD requires initial and repetitive visual
inspections of certain exhaust thermal
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insulation for signs of deterioration on
Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016
APUs. This AD also requires
replacement of the affected exhaust
thermal insulation as mandatory
terminating action to the repetitive
visual inspections.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because of the potential for rapid
deterioration and physical breakdown of
the exhaust thermal insulation, leading
to loss of insulation efficiency and
ultimately exposure of the hot APU
exhaust section and risk of fire.
Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for public comment
before issuing this AD are impracticable
and that good cause exists for making
this amendment effective in fewer than
30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2009–0510;
Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–16–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because 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 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).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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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 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 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 regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2009–13–09 Microturbo SA: Amendment
39–15948.; Docket No. FAA–2009–0510;
Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–16–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective July 14, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Microturbo SA
Saphir 2 model 016 auxiliary power units
(APUs) on which the exhaust thermal
insulation has been replaced since January 1,
1995. These APUs are installed on, but not
limited to, Dassault Falcon 20 airplanes.
Reason
(d) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD No. 2009–0100, dated May 4,
2009, states:
Due to a lapse in manufacturing quality
control, the exhaust thermal insulation of
certain Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016
APUs may not meet the approved design
standard, and may fail in service. The
affected part numbers are 016–33–01 (Inner
Thermal Insulation), 016–33–02 (Outer
Thermal Insulation), and 016–33–03 (EGT
Sensor Thermal Insulation). This condition,
if not corrected, could result in rapid
deterioration and physical breakdown of the
exhaust thermal insulation, leading to loss of
insulation efficiency and ultimately exposure
of the hot APU exhaust section and risk of
fire.
We are issuing this AD to prevent rapid
deterioration and physical breakdown of the
exhaust thermal insulation, leading to loss of
insulation efficiency and ultimately exposure
of the hot APU exhaust section and risk of
fire.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
Initial and Repetitive Inspections
(1) Within 10 APU operating hours from
the effective date of this AD, visually inspect
the exhaust thermal insulation for signs of
deterioration. Repeat the inspection at
intervals not exceeding 10 operating APU
hours.
(2) If deterioration is detected, replace the
exhaust thermal insulation before operating
the APU again. Use paragraphs 2.A. through
2.C.(4)(b) of Microturbo SA Alert Service
Bulletin No. 49–11A76, Revision 1, dated
September 6, 2007, to do the replacement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 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 MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2009–0100, dated May 4, 2009, for
related information.
(i) Contact Michael Schwetz, Aerospace
Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA 01803; e-mail: michaelschwetz@faa.gov;
telephone (781) 238–7761; fax (781) 238–
7170, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Microturbo SA Alert
Service Bulletin No. 49–11A76, Revision 1,
dated September 6, 2007, to do the actions
required by this AD, 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.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Microturbo SA, Technical
Publications Department, 8, Chemin du pont
de Rupe, BP 62089, 31019 Toulouse Cedex 2,
France; telephone (33) (0)5 61 37 55 00; fax
(33) (0)5 61 70 74 45.
(3) 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/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 17, 2009.
Carlos Pestana,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9–14809 Filed 6–26–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0198; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–129–AD; Amendment
39–15941; AD 2009–13–02]
Mandatory Terminating Action
(3) As mandatory terminating action to the
repetitive visual inspections required by this
AD, replace the exhaust thermal insulation
within 50 APU operating hours from the
effective date of this AD. Use paragraphs 2.A.
through 2.C.(4)(b) of Microturbo SA Alert
Service Bulletin No. 49–11A76, Revision 1,
dated September 6, 2007, to do the
replacement.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
FAA AD Differences
(f) None.
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0510; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-16-AD;
Amendment 39-15948; AD 2009-13-09]
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Airworthiness Directives; Microturbo SA Saphir 2 Model 016
Auxiliary Power Units
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above, on which the
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exhaust thermal insulation has been replaced since January 1, 1995.
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:
Due to a lapse in manufacturing quality control, the exhaust
thermal insulation of certain Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016
auxiliary power units (APUs) may not meet the approved design
standard, and may fail in service. The affected part numbers are
016-33-01 (Inner Thermal Insulation), 016-33-02 (Outer Thermal
Insulation), and 016-33-03 (EGT Sensor Thermal Insulation). This
condition, if not corrected, could result in rapid deterioration and
physical breakdown of the exhaust thermal insulation, leading to
loss of insulation efficiency and ultimately exposure of the hot APU
exhaust section and risk of fire.
We are issuing this AD to prevent rapid deterioration and physical
breakdown of the exhaust thermal insulation, leading to loss of
insulation efficiency and ultimately exposure of the hot APU exhaust
section and risk of fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 14, 2009
We must receive comments on this AD by July 29, 2009
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of Microturbo SA Alert Service Bulletin No. 49-11A76,
Revision 1, dated, September 6, 2007, listed in the AD as of July 14,
2009
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: 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.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-
mail: michaelschwetz@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238-7761; fax (781) 238-
7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2009-0100, dated May 4, 2009 (referred to after
this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products.] The MCAI states:
Due to a lapse in manufacturing quality control, the exhaust
thermal insulation of certain Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016 APUs
may not meet the approved design standard, and may fail in service.
The affected part numbers are 016-33-01 (Inner Thermal Insulation),
016-33-02 (Outer Thermal Insulation), and 016-33-03 (EGT Sensor
Thermal Insulation). This condition, if not corrected, could result
in rapid deterioration and physical breakdown of the exhaust thermal
insulation, leading to loss of insulation efficiency and ultimately
exposure of the hot APU exhaust section and risk of fire.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Microturbo SA has issued Alert Service Bulletin No. 49-11A76,
Revision 1, dated September 6, 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 AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with France, they have notified us of the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced
above. We are issuing 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.
This AD requires initial and repetitive visual inspections of certain
exhaust thermal insulation for signs of deterioration on Microturbo SA
Saphir 2 model 016 APUs. This AD also requires replacement of the
affected exhaust thermal insulation as mandatory terminating action to
the repetitive visual inspections.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because of
the potential for rapid deterioration and physical breakdown of the
exhaust thermal insulation, leading to loss of insulation efficiency
and ultimately exposure of the hot APU exhaust section and risk of
fire. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause
exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-0510; Directorate
Identifier 2009-NE-16-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because 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 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).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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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 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 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 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 AD:
2009-13-09 Microturbo SA: Amendment 39-15948.; Docket No. FAA-2009-
0510; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-16-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 14,
2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016
auxiliary power units (APUs) on which the exhaust thermal insulation
has been replaced since January 1, 1995. These APUs are installed
on, but not limited to, Dassault Falcon 20 airplanes.
Reason
(d) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2009-0100,
dated May 4, 2009, states:
Due to a lapse in manufacturing quality control, the exhaust
thermal insulation of certain Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016 APUs
may not meet the approved design standard, and may fail in service.
The affected part numbers are 016-33-01 (Inner Thermal Insulation),
016-33-02 (Outer Thermal Insulation), and 016-33-03 (EGT Sensor
Thermal Insulation). This condition, if not corrected, could result
in rapid deterioration and physical breakdown of the exhaust thermal
insulation, leading to loss of insulation efficiency and ultimately
exposure of the hot APU exhaust section and risk of fire.
We are issuing this AD to prevent rapid deterioration and
physical breakdown of the exhaust thermal insulation, leading to
loss of insulation efficiency and ultimately exposure of the hot APU
exhaust section and risk of fire.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following actions.
Initial and Repetitive Inspections
(1) Within 10 APU operating hours from the effective date of
this AD, visually inspect the exhaust thermal insulation for signs
of deterioration. Repeat the inspection at intervals not exceeding
10 operating APU hours.
(2) If deterioration is detected, replace the exhaust thermal
insulation before operating the APU again. Use paragraphs 2.A.
through 2.C.(4)(b) of Microturbo SA Alert Service Bulletin No. 49-
11A76, Revision 1, dated September 6, 2007, to do the replacement.
Mandatory Terminating Action
(3) As mandatory terminating action to the repetitive visual
inspections required by this AD, replace the exhaust thermal
insulation within 50 APU operating hours from the effective date of
this AD. Use paragraphs 2.A. through 2.C.(4)(b) of Microturbo SA
Alert Service Bulletin No. 49-11A76, Revision 1, dated September 6,
2007, to do the replacement.
FAA AD Differences
(f) None.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(g) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 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 MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2009-0100, dated
May 4, 2009, for related information.
(i) Contact Michael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
michaelschwetz@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238-7761; fax (781) 238-
7170, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Microturbo SA Alert Service Bulletin No. 49-
11A76, Revision 1, dated September 6, 2007, to do the actions
required by this AD, 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.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Microturbo SA, Technical Publications Department, 8, Chemin du pont
de Rupe, BP 62089, 31019 Toulouse Cedex 2, France; telephone (33)
(0)5 61 37 55 00; fax (33) (0)5 61 70 74 45.
(3) 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 17, 2009.
Carlos Pestana,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-14809 Filed 6-26-09; 8:45 am]
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