Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Rebuilt Turbochargers, 16662-16664 [2010-7056]

Download as PDF 16662 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 63 / Friday, April 2, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2009–0238R1, dated February 11, 2010; SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–179, dated October 2009, and SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–179, Amendment 1, dated January 2010, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use either SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–179, dated October 2009; or SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–179, Amendment 1, dated January 2010; 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 DAHER–SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921—TARBES CEDEX 9, France; telephone: +33 (0)5 62.41.73.00; fax: 33 (0)5 62.41.76.54; Internet: https:// mysocata.com. (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329–3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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 Kansas City, Missouri, on March 22, 2010. James E. Jackson, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–6788 Filed 4–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2009–1259; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–41–AD; Amendment 39– 16253; AD 2010–07–08] wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Rebuilt Turbochargers AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:54 Apr 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC (KAES) rebuilt turbochargers. This AD requires removal from service of certain part number (P/N) and serial number (S/ N) rebuilt turbochargers. This AD results from three reports of infant mortality turbine wheel failure in rebuilt turbochargers, since June of 2007. We are issuing this AD to prevent separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the airplane cabin. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 19, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations as of April 19, 2010. We must receive any comments on this AD by June 1, 2010. ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: U.S. Docket Management Facility, Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. Contact Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC, 2900 Selma Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36108; telephone (334) 386–5400; fax (334) 386–5450; or go to: https://www.kellyaerospace.com, for the service information identified in this AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 474–5575; fax (404) 474–5606. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In October 2009, we were made aware by KAES that since June 2007, three turbochargers rebuilt by KAES have failed. Two had turbine wheel head separation and the third had a turbine shaft seizure. Investigation revealed that a steel wire brush was used to remove the accumulated coking that had built up on these turbine wheels being reclaimed for re-use in rebuilt turbochargers. This procedure created a rough surface finish on the turbine wheel shaft that exceeded allowable limits. The rough surface finish can disrupt the required formation of a hydrodynamic layer of oil between the shaft and mating bearings. This PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 condition, if not corrected, could result in separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the airplane cabin. Relevant Service Information We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Service Bulletin (SB) No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010. That SB identifies the rebuilt turbochargers by P/N and S/N that are suspect of having a rough shaft surface finish exceeding allowable limits. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This AD The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other KAES rebuilt turbochargers of the same type design. For that reason, we are issuing this AD to prevent separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the airplane cabin. This AD requires removal from service of certain P/N and S/N rebuilt turbochargers. You must use the service information described previously to determine what S/N rebuilt turbochargers are affected 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–2009–1259; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–41–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 E:\FR\FM\02APR1.SGM 02APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 63 / Friday, April 2, 2010 / Rules and Regulations personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the address listed under ADDRESSES. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. 16663 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: ■ 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: ■ 2010–07–08 Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC (formerly Kelly Aerospace Power Systems): Amendment 39–16253. Docket No. FAA–2009–1259; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–41–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 19, 2010. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to certain serial numbers (S/Ns) of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC (KAES) rebuilt turbochargers listed by part number (P/N) in the following Table 1 of this AD. The affected S/Ns are listed in Table III of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Service Bulletin (SB) No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010. TABLE 1—PART NUMBERS OF REBUILT TURBOCHARGERS AFFECTED 406610–9005 406610–9025 407810–9001 465680–9004 465398–9002 466304–9003 600576–9000* 406610–9015 406610–9026 406990–9004 465680–9005 407540–9003 600572–9000* 600700–9001* 406610–9018 406610–9028 408610–9001 465930–9002 466881–9001 600573–9000* 600803–9001* 406610–9019 406610–9029 409170–9001 465930–9003 466642–9001 600574–9001* 600803–9002* 406610–9020 406610–9030 409680–9011 465292–9002 466642–9002 600575–9001* N/A 406610–9021 406610–9032 465680–9001 465292–9004 466642–9005 600575–9002* N/A * P/Ns with an asterisk may have a CF prefix. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 These rebuilt turbochargers are installed on, but not limited to, the engines and aircraft listed in Table IV of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from three reports of infant mortality turbine wheel failure in rebuilt turbochargers, since June of 2007. We are issuing this AD to prevent separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the airplane cabin. VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:54 Apr 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless the actions have already been done. Turbocharger Removal From Service (f) Remove from service the rebuilt turbochargers listed by P/N in paragraph (c) of this AD that have a S/N listed in Table III of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Installation Eligibility of Removed Turbochargers (g) Removed turbochargers listed in Table III of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, are eligible for installation once they are overhauled by an FAA-approved repair station. That overhaul must include replacing the turbine wheels listed by P/N in Table II of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, replacing the turbine wheel mating bushings, and marking the attached Return To Service Tag with this AD number, which is AD 2010– 07–08. E:\FR\FM\02APR1.SGM 02APR1 16664 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 63 / Friday, April 2, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Installation Prohibition DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (h) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any of the turbochargers listed in Table III of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, unless the turbocharger is overhauled as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2009–0302; Directorate Identifier 2009–NE–09–AD; Amendment 39– 16245; AD 2009–08–08R1] (i) The Manager, Atlanta 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. RIN 2120–AA64 Special Flight Permits AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. (j) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the special flight permits for this AD by the following conditions: (1) Use of minimum crew. (2) Flight made during daytime, using visual flight rule conditions. (3) Maximum flight altitude of 12,000 feet mean-sea-level, based upon terrain. Related Information (k) Contact Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 474–5575; fax (404) 474–5606, for more information about this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 (l) You must use Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Service Bulletin No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, to determine which turbocharger(s) are affected 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 Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC, 2900 Selma Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36108, telephone (334) 386–5400, fax (334) 386–5450, or go to: https://www.kellyaerospace.com, 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. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 23, 2010. Robert J. Ganley, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010–7056 Filed 4–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 12:54 Apr 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca ARRIEL 1B, 1D, 1D1, 2B, and 2B1 Turboshaft Engines SUMMARY: We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: During production of Arriel 1 and Arriel 2 Power Turbine (PT) wheels, geometric nonconformances on blade fir tree roots have ´ been detected by Turbomeca. Potentially non-conforming PT blades have been traced as having been installed on Module M04 (PT) listed in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) A292 72 0827 for Arriel 1 engines and A292 72 2833 for Arriel 2 engines. The geometric non-conformities of the blades may potentially lead to a reduction in the fatigue resistance of PT blades to a lower level than their authorized in service use limit. This reduction of fatigue resistance can potentially result in blade release, which could cause an uncommanded in-flight shutdown. We are issuing this AD to prevent release of PT blades, which could result in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown and emergency autorotation landing. DATES: This AD becomes effective May 7, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 7, 2010. ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Dickert, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: kevin.dickert@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238–7117, fax (781) 238–7199. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2009 (74 FR 68194). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Since issuance of initial version of AD 2009–0112 additional information is available: —The list of Modules M04 concerned by the restriction of the cycle use limit of these PT blades has been updated again: The serial numbers of Modules M04 which have been retrofitted are crossed out. However, no new affected Modules M04 have been identified. See figure 1 of the referenced ´ Turbomeca MSB. —Additional testing and analysis had been ´ carried out by Turbomeca which allows increasing the cyclic use limit of these PT blades to 5 000 flight cycles. Therefore this AD revises AD 2009–0112 and requires establishing the cyclic use limit of these PT blades to 5 000 flight cycles. For PT blades having reached a number of flight cycles superior or equal to 5 000, removal of Module M04, or PT wheel assembly, or PT blades is required prior to next flight. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in general, agree with their substance. But we required different actions in this AD from those in the MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. Any such differences are described in a separate paragraph of the AD. These requirements take precedence over the actions copied from the MCAI. Costs of Compliance Based on the service information, we estimate that this AD will affect about 10 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 8 workhours per product to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $43,000 per product. Based on E:\FR\FM\02APR1.SGM 02APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 63 (Friday, April 2, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-7056]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-1259; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-41-AD; 
Amendment 39-16253; AD 2010-07-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC 
Rebuilt Turbochargers

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 
certain Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC (KAES) rebuilt 
turbochargers. This AD requires removal from service of certain part 
number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) rebuilt turbochargers. This AD 
results from three reports of infant mortality turbine wheel failure in 
rebuilt turbochargers, since June of 2007. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could 
result in full or partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and 
smoke in the airplane cabin.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 19, 2010. The Director of the 
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain 
publications listed in the regulations as of April 19, 2010.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by June 1, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: U.S. Docket Management Facility, Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground 
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    Contact Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC, 2900 Selma Highway, 
Montgomery, Alabama 36108; telephone (334) 386-5400; fax (334) 386-
5450; or go to: https://www.kellyaerospace.com, for the service 
information identified in this AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, 
Propulsion, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia 
Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 474-5575; fax (404) 
474-5606.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In October 2009, we were made aware by KAES 
that since June 2007, three turbochargers rebuilt by KAES have failed. 
Two had turbine wheel head separation and the third had a turbine shaft 
seizure. Investigation revealed that a steel wire brush was used to 
remove the accumulated coking that had built up on these turbine wheels 
being reclaimed for re-use in rebuilt turbochargers. This procedure 
created a rough surface finish on the turbine wheel shaft that exceeded 
allowable limits. The rough surface finish can disrupt the required 
formation of a hydrodynamic layer of oil between the shaft and mating 
bearings. This condition, if not corrected, could result in separation 
or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or 
partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the 
airplane cabin.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Kelly 
Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Service Bulletin (SB) No. 039 A, dated 
February 10, 2010. That SB identifies the rebuilt turbochargers by P/N 
and S/N that are suspect of having a rough shaft surface finish 
exceeding allowable limits.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or 
develop on other KAES rebuilt turbochargers of the same type design. 
For that reason, we are issuing this AD to prevent separation or 
seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or 
partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the 
airplane cabin. This AD requires removal from service of certain P/N 
and S/N rebuilt turbochargers. You must use the service information 
described previously to determine what S/N rebuilt turbochargers are 
affected 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-2009-1259; 
Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-41-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

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personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of the Web 
site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, 
including, if provided, the name of the individual who sent the comment 
(or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor 
union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement 
in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is the same as 
the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a 
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between 
the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and 
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the 
address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal 
Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2010-07-08 Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC (formerly Kelly 
Aerospace Power Systems): Amendment 39-16253. Docket No. FAA-2009-
1259; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-41-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 
19, 2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to certain serial numbers (S/Ns) of Kelly 
Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC (KAES) rebuilt turbochargers listed by 
part number (P/N) in the following Table 1 of this AD. The affected 
S/Ns are listed in Table III of Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC 
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010.

                             Table 1--Part Numbers of Rebuilt Turbochargers Affected
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406610-9005        406610-9015        406610-9018        406610-9019        406610-9020        406610-9021
406610-9025        406610-9026        406610-9028        406610-9029        406610-9030        406610-9032
407810-9001        406990-9004        408610-9001        409170-9001        409680-9011        465680-9001
465680-9004        465680-9005        465930-9002        465930-9003        465292-9002        465292-9004
465398-9002        407540-9003        466881-9001        466642-9001        466642-9002        466642-9005
466304-9003        600572-9000*       600573-9000*       600574-9001*       600575-9001*       600575-9002*
600576-9000*       600700-9001*       600803-9001*       600803-9002*       N/A                N/A
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* P/Ns with an asterisk may have a CF prefix.

    These rebuilt turbochargers are installed on, but not limited 
to, the engines and aircraft listed in Table IV of Kelly Aerospace 
Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from three reports of infant mortality 
turbine wheel failure in rebuilt turbochargers, since June of 2007. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent separation or seizure of the 
turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or partial engine 
power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the airplane cabin.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within 10 hours time-in-service after the effective 
date of this AD, unless the actions have already been done.

Turbocharger Removal From Service

    (f) Remove from service the rebuilt turbochargers listed by P/N 
in paragraph (c) of this AD that have a S/N listed in Table III of 
Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 
2010.

Installation Eligibility of Removed Turbochargers

    (g) Removed turbochargers listed in Table III of Kelly Aerospace 
Energy Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, are 
eligible for installation once they are overhauled by an FAA-
approved repair station. That overhaul must include replacing the 
turbine wheels listed by P/N in Table II of Kelly Aerospace Energy 
Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, replacing the 
turbine wheel mating bushings, and marking the attached Return To 
Service Tag with this AD number, which is AD 2010-07-08.

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Installation Prohibition

    (h) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any of 
the turbochargers listed in Table III of Kelly Aerospace Energy 
Systems, LLC SB No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, unless the 
turbocharger is overhauled as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (i) The Manager, Atlanta 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.

Special Flight Permits

    (j) Under 14 CFR 39.23, we are limiting the special flight 
permits for this AD by the following conditions:
    (1) Use of minimum crew.
    (2) Flight made during daytime, using visual flight rule 
conditions.
    (3) Maximum flight altitude of 12,000 feet mean-sea-level, based 
upon terrain.

Related Information

    (k) Contact Gary Wechsler, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College 
Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 474-5575; fax (404) 474-5606, for 
more information about this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (l) You must use Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Service 
Bulletin No. 039 A, dated February 10, 2010, to determine which 
turbocharger(s) are affected 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 Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC, 2900 Selma Highway, 
Montgomery, Alabama 36108, telephone (334) 386-5400, fax (334) 386-
5450, or go to: https://www.kellyaerospace.com, 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 March 23, 2010.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-7056 Filed 4-1-10; 8:45 am]
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