Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units, 53159-53160 [E9-24396]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 199 / Friday, October 16, 2009 / Rules and Regulations (3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 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 that is incorporated by reference 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 30, 2009. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–24447 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2009–0247; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–07–AD; Amendment 39– 16040; AD 2009–21–03] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T–62T– 46C12 Auxiliary Power Units AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T–62T–46C12 auxiliary power units (APUs). This AD requires upgrading the software in the APU full-authority digital controller (FADEC) from software version 02.01.000 to version 03.00.000. This AD results from two reports of APU compartment explosions due to over-fueling of the APU at low revolutions-per-minute during the start sequence. We are issuing this AD to prevent over-fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead to fuel explosions, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective November 20, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations as of November 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD from Hamilton Sundstrand Technical Publications, One Hamilton Road, Mail CPrice-Sewell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:49 Oct 15, 2009 Jkt 220001 Stop: 1A–3–Z63, Windsor Locks, CT 06096–1010; telephone (860) 654–3575. 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: Roger Pesuit, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; e-mail: roger.pesuit@faa.gov; telephone (562) 627–5251, fax (562) 627–5210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T–62T–46C12 APUs. We published the proposed AD in the Federal Register on April 13, 2009 (74 FR 16811). That action proposed to require upgrading the software in the APU FADEC from software version 02.01.000 to version 03.00.000. 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 provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comment received. One commenter states that we should reference Revision 2 of Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems Service Bulletin (SB) No. 4503067–49–12 instead of referencing Revision 1 of that SB. Revision 1 had a technical error in it that prevented loading the software change. We agree. We changed the AD to reference Revision 2 of the SB. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the change described previously. We have determined that this change will neither increase the PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 53159 economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 59 Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T–62T–46C12 APUs installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about three work-hours per APU to perform the actions, and that the average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. There is no required part cost. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $14,160. 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 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\16OCR1.SGM 16OCR1 53160 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 199 / Friday, October 16, 2009 / Rules and Regulations 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 Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: ■ PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: ■ 2009–21–03 Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems: Amendment 39–16040. Docket No. FAA–2009–0247; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–07–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 20, 2009. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T–62T–46C12 auxiliary power units (APUs). These APUs are installed on, but not limited to, Bombardier Inc. DHC–8–400 series airplanes. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from two reports of APU compartment explosions due to overfueling of the APU at low revolutions-perminute during the start sequence. We are issuing this AD to prevent over-fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead to fuel explosion, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane. CPrice-Sewell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with RULES Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the actions have already been done. Software Upgrade of the APU Full-Authority Digital Electronic Controller (FADEC) (f) At the next FADEC removal, but no later than 18 months after the effective date of this AD, upgrade the software in the APU FADEC from software version 02.01.000 to version 03.00.000, and change the FADEC part number (P/N) from 4503069E to 4503069F. (g) Use paragraphs 3.A through 3.F.(2) of the Accomplishment Instructions of Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems Service Bulletin No. 4503067–49–12, Revision 2, dated March 9, 2009, to do the software upgrade and the FADEC P/N change. Alternative Methods of Compliance (h) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, has the authority to VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:49 Oct 15, 2009 Jkt 220001 approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (i) Contact Roger Pesuit, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; e-mail: roger.pesuit@faa.gov; telephone (562) 627–5251, fax (562) 627–5210, for more information about this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems Service Bulletin No. 4503067–49–12, Revision 2, dated March 9, 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 Hamilton Sundstrand Technical Publications, One Hamilton Road, Mail Stop: 1A–3–Z63, Windsor Locks, CT 06096–1010; telephone (860) 654–3575, 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/ibrlocations.html. DATES: 0901 UTC, December 17, 2009. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Enander, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137; telephone (817) 321– 7716. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION On July 30, 2009, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Class D and Class E airspace at Topeka, KS (74 FR 37968, Docket No. FAA–2009–0404). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class D airspace designations are published in paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9T signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6002 of FAA Order 7400.9T signed August 27, 2009, and effective September 15, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Federal Aviation Administration The Rule Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 30, 2009. Peter A. White, Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9–24396 Filed 10–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2009–0404; Airspace Docket No. 09–ACE–5] Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Topeka, KS AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action amends Class D and Class E airspace at Forbes Field Airport, Topeka, KS. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Forbes Field Airport, Topeka, KS. This action also incorporates the Class E extensions to Class D airspace at Forbes Field Airport into the Class D surface area. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at Forbes Field Airport. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This action amends Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by amending Class D and Class E airspace at Forbes Field Airport, Topeka, KS, for the safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. The Class E surface area designated as an extension to a Class D surface area will be added to the Class D airspace area. The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it E:\FR\FM\16OCR1.SGM 16OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 199 (Friday, October 16, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53159-53160]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-24396]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0247; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-07-AD; 
Amendment 39-16040; AD 2009-21-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-
62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T-46C12 auxiliary power units 
(APUs). This AD requires upgrading the software in the APU full-
authority digital controller (FADEC) from software version 02.01.000 to 
version 03.00.000. This AD results from two reports of APU compartment 
explosions due to over-fueling of the APU at low revolutions-per-minute 
during the start sequence. We are issuing this AD to prevent over-
fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead to fuel 
explosions, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 20, 2009. The Director of the 
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain 
publications listed in the regulations as of November 20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD 
from Hamilton Sundstrand Technical Publications, One Hamilton Road, 
Mail Stop: 1A-3-Z63, Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1010; telephone (860) 654-
3575.
    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: Roger Pesuit, Aerospace Engineer, Los 
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; e-mail: 
roger.pesuit@faa.gov; telephone (562) 627-5251, fax (562) 627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 
with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to Hamilton Sundstrand 
Power Systems T-62T-46C12 APUs. We published the proposed AD in the 
Federal Register on April 13, 2009 (74 FR 16811). That action proposed 
to require upgrading the software in the APU FADEC from software 
version 02.01.000 to version 03.00.000.

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 provided in 
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We have considered the comment received.
    One commenter states that we should reference Revision 2 of 
Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems Service Bulletin (SB) No. 4503067-49-
12 instead of referencing Revision 1 of that SB. Revision 1 had a 
technical error in it that prevented loading the software change.
    We agree. We changed the AD to reference Revision 2 of the SB.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the 
comment received, and determined that air safety and the public 
interest require adopting the AD with the change described previously. 
We have determined that this change will neither increase the economic 
burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 59 Hamilton Sundstrand Power 
Systems T-62T-46C12 APUs installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
also estimate that it will take about three work-hours per APU to 
perform the actions, and that the average labor rate is $80 per work-
hour. There is no required part cost. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $14,160.

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 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.

[[Page 53160]]

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 Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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:

2009-21-03 Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems: Amendment 39-16040. 
Docket No. FAA-2009-0247; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-07-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November 
20, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T-
46C12 auxiliary power units (APUs). These APUs are installed on, but 
not limited to, Bombardier Inc. DHC-8-400 series airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from two reports of APU compartment 
explosions due to over-fueling of the APU at low revolutions-per-
minute during the start sequence. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
over-fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead 
to fuel explosion, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the 
actions have already been done.

Software Upgrade of the APU Full-Authority Digital Electronic 
Controller (FADEC)

    (f) At the next FADEC removal, but no later than 18 months after 
the effective date of this AD, upgrade the software in the APU FADEC 
from software version 02.01.000 to version 03.00.000, and change the 
FADEC part number (P/N) from 4503069E to 4503069F.
    (g) Use paragraphs 3.A through 3.F.(2) of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems Service Bulletin 
No. 4503067-49-12, Revision 2, dated March 9, 2009, to do the 
software upgrade and the FADEC P/N change.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (h) The Manager, Los Angeles 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

    (i) Contact Roger Pesuit, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles 
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712; e-mail: 
roger.pesuit@faa.gov; telephone (562) 627-5251, fax (562) 627-5210, 
for more information about this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems Service 
Bulletin No. 4503067-49-12, Revision 2, dated March 9, 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 Hamilton Sundstrand Technical Publications, One Hamilton 
Road, Mail Stop: 1A-3-Z63, Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1010; telephone 
(860) 654-3575, 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 September 30, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-24396 Filed 10-15-09; 8:45 am]
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