Critical Parts for Airplane Propellers; Correction, 45052 [2013-17931]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 35
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 35
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0940–0001; Amdt.
No. 35–9A]
RIN 2120–AJ88
Critical Parts for Airplane Propellers;
Correction
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Correcting amendment.
AGENCY:
The FAA is correcting a final
rule published on January 18, 2013 (78
FR 4038). In that rule, the FAA
established airworthiness standards for
airplane propellers. That action required
a safety analysis to identify a propeller
critical part. Manufacturers would
identify propeller critical parts, and
establish engineering, manufacturing,
and maintenance processes for propeller
critical parts. An unintentional error
was introduced in § 35.15 when we
revised paragraph (d). We did not
intend to revise paragraph (d). This
correction will add paragraph (d) to the
end of paragraph (c), and restore the
former paragraph (d).
DATES: Effective July 26, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
technical questions concerning this
action, contact Jay Turnberg, Engine and
Propeller Directorate Standards Staff,
ANE–111, Federal Aviation
Administration, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington,
Massachusetts, 01803–5299; telephone
(781) 238–7116; facsimile (781) 238–
7199, email: jay.turnberg@faa.gov. For
legal questions concerning this action,
contact Vincent Bennett, FAA Office of
the Regional Counsel, ANE–7, Federal
Aviation Administration, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington,
Massachusetts, 01803–5299; telephone
(781) 238–7044; facsimile (781) 238–
7055, email: vincent.bennett@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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Background
On January 18, 2013, the FAA
published a final rule titled, ‘‘Critical
Parts for Airplane Propellers’’ (78 FR
4038).
In that final rule the FAA revised the
regulation to require a safety analysis to
identify a propeller critical part and
require that critical parts meet the
prescribed integrity specifications of
§ 35.16, Propeller critical parts.
However, in amending § 35.15 we
inadvertently revised paragraph (d),
when we added the new requirements.
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This was not our intention. This
correction will add paragraph (d) to the
end of paragraph (c), and restore the
former paragraph (d).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0130; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NE–07–AD; Amendment 39–
17520; AD 2013–15–04]
The Correcting Amendment
RIN 2120–AA64
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends chapter I of title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations as follows:
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell
Propeller, Inc. Propellers
PART 35—AIRWORTHINESS
STANDARDS: PROPELLERS
1. The authority citation for part 35
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701–
44702, 44704.
2. Amend § 35.15 by revising
paragraphs (c) and (d) to read as follows:
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Safety analysis.
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(c) The primary failures of certain
single propeller elements (for example,
blades) cannot be sensibly estimated in
numerical terms. If the failure of such
elements is likely to result in hazardous
propeller effects, those elements must
be identified as propeller critical parts.
For propeller critical parts, applicants
must meet the prescribed integrity
specifications of § 35.16. These
instances must be stated in the safety
analysis.
(d) If reliance is placed on a safety
system to prevent a failure progressing
to hazardous propeller effects, the
possibility of a safety system failure in
combination with a basic propeller
failure must be included in the analysis.
Such a safety system may include safety
devices, instrumentation, early warning
devices, maintenance checks, and other
similar equipment or procedures. If
items of the safety system are outside
the control of the propeller
manufacturer, the assumptions of the
safety analysis with respect to the
reliability of these parts must be clearly
stated in the analysis and identified in
the propeller installation and operation
instructions required under § 35.3.
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Issued under authority provided by 49
U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in
Washington, DC, on July 19, 2013.
Lirio Liu,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
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We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Hartzell Propeller, Inc. propeller models
HC–(1,D)2(X,V,MV)20–7, HC–
(1,D)2(X,V,MV)20–8, and HC–
(1,D)3(X,V,MV)20–8. This AD was
prompted by failures of the propeller
hydraulic bladder diaphragm and
resulting engine oil leak. This AD
requires replacement of the propeller
hydraulic bladder diaphragm. We are
issuing this AD to prevent propeller
hydraulic bladder diaphragm rupture,
loss of engine oil, damage to the engine,
and loss of the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective August 30,
2013.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Hartzell
Propeller, Inc., 1 Propeller Place, Piqua,
OH 45356; phone: 937–778–4397; fax:
937–778–4391; email: techsupport@
hartzellprop.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington,
MA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 781–
238–7125.
The Docket Operations office is
located at Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
SUMMARY:
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§ 35.15
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility 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 address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527)
provided in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Grace, Aerospace Engineer,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 35
[Docket No. FAA-2010-0940-0001; Amdt. No. 35-9A]
RIN 2120-AJ88
Critical Parts for Airplane Propellers; Correction
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Correcting amendment.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a final rule published on January 18,
2013 (78 FR 4038). In that rule, the FAA established airworthiness
standards for airplane propellers. That action required a safety
analysis to identify a propeller critical part. Manufacturers would
identify propeller critical parts, and establish engineering,
manufacturing, and maintenance processes for propeller critical parts.
An unintentional error was introduced in Sec. 35.15 when we revised
paragraph (d). We did not intend to revise paragraph (d). This
correction will add paragraph (d) to the end of paragraph (c), and
restore the former paragraph (d).
DATES: Effective July 26, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning
this action, contact Jay Turnberg, Engine and Propeller Directorate
Standards Staff, ANE-111, Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803-5299;
telephone (781) 238-7116; facsimile (781) 238-7199, email:
jay.turnberg@faa.gov. For legal questions concerning this action,
contact Vincent Bennett, FAA Office of the Regional Counsel, ANE-7,
Federal Aviation Administration, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803-5299; telephone (781) 238-7044;
facsimile (781) 238-7055, email: vincent.bennett@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On January 18, 2013, the FAA published a final rule titled,
``Critical Parts for Airplane Propellers'' (78 FR 4038).
In that final rule the FAA revised the regulation to require a
safety analysis to identify a propeller critical part and require that
critical parts meet the prescribed integrity specifications of Sec.
35.16, Propeller critical parts. However, in amending Sec. 35.15 we
inadvertently revised paragraph (d), when we added the new
requirements. This was not our intention. This correction will add
paragraph (d) to the end of paragraph (c), and restore the former
paragraph (d).
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 35
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Correcting Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends chapter I of title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations as follows:
PART 35--AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: PROPELLERS
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1. The authority citation for part 35 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.
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2. Amend Sec. 35.15 by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) to read as
follows:
Sec. 35.15 Safety analysis.
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(c) The primary failures of certain single propeller elements (for
example, blades) cannot be sensibly estimated in numerical terms. If
the failure of such elements is likely to result in hazardous propeller
effects, those elements must be identified as propeller critical parts.
For propeller critical parts, applicants must meet the prescribed
integrity specifications of Sec. 35.16. These instances must be stated
in the safety analysis.
(d) If reliance is placed on a safety system to prevent a failure
progressing to hazardous propeller effects, the possibility of a safety
system failure in combination with a basic propeller failure must be
included in the analysis. Such a safety system may include safety
devices, instrumentation, early warning devices, maintenance checks,
and other similar equipment or procedures. If items of the safety
system are outside the control of the propeller manufacturer, the
assumptions of the safety analysis with respect to the reliability of
these parts must be clearly stated in the analysis and identified in
the propeller installation and operation instructions required under
Sec. 35.3.
* * * * *
Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and
44703 in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2013.
Lirio Liu,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2013-17931 Filed 7-25-13; 8:45 am]
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