Rule: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures

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Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

(g) You must perform these mandatory Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
inspections using the TLS and the applicable Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine Manual unless you receive approval Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12
to use an alternative method of compliance 14 CFR Part 39 New England Executive Park,
under paragraph (h) of this AD. Section 43.16 [Docket No. 2001–NE–50–AD; Amendment Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39–14403; AD 2005–25–10] (781) 238–7155; fax (781) 238–7170.
43.16) may not be used to approve alternative SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
RIN 2120–AA64
methods of compliance or adjustments to the September 26, 2005, we issued AD
times in which these inspections must be Airworthiness Directives; Dowty 2005–20–12, Amendment 39–14306 (70
performed. Propellers Type R321/4–82–F/8, R324/ FR 59647, October 13, 2005). That AD
(h) The Manager, Engine Certification 4–82–F/9, R333/4–82–F/12, and R334/4– requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic
Office, has the authority to approve inspections of propeller hubs, P/N
82–F/13 Propeller Assemblies
alternative methods of compliance for this 660709201. That AD was the result of a
AD if requested using the procedures found AGENCY: Federal Aviation report of a hub separation on a CASA
in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (FAA), DOT. 212 airplane. That condition, if not
ACTION: Final rule; request for corrected, could result in propeller hub
Maintaining Records of the Mandatory
Inspections comments. failure due to cracks in the hub, which
(i) You have met the requirements of this SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an could result in loss of control of the
AD by using a TLS of the manufacturer’s existing airworthiness directive (AD) for airplane.
engine manual changed as specified in Dowty Propellers Type R321/4–82–F/8, Comments
paragraph (f) of this AD, and, for air carriers R324/4–82–F/9, R333/4–82–F/12, and
operating under part 121 of the Federal R334/4–82–F/13 propeller assemblies. We provided the public the
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 121), by That AD currently requires initial and opportunity to comment on AD 2005–
modifying your continuous airworthiness repetitive ultrasonic inspections of 20–12. We have considered the
maintenance plan to reflect those changes. propeller hubs, part number (P/N) comments received.
You must maintain records of the mandatory 660709201. This AD requires the same Allow Use of Appendix D
inspections that result from those changes to initial and repetitive ultrasonic
the TLS according to the regulations inspections, but makes some needed One commenter, the manufacturer,
governing your operation. You do not need corrections. This AD results from requests we allow operators and
to record each piece-part inspection as comments received on AD 2005–20–12. inspectors to also use Appendix D of the
compliance to this AD. For air carriers We are issuing this AD to prevent referenced service bulletins. We agree
operating under part 121, you may use either propeller hub failure due to cracks in and added the use of Appendix D to this
the system established to comply with the hub, which could result in loss of AD.
section 121.369 or use an alternative system control of the airplane. Request To Include Flight Cycle Limit
that your principal maintenance inspector DATES: Effective December 27, 2005. The
has accepted if that alternative system: Director of the Federal Register The same commenter requests we
(1) Includes a method for preserving and previously approved the incorporation include a flight cycle limit in the
retrieving the records of the inspections by reference of certain publications repetitive inspection compliance for
resulting from this AD; and listed in the regulations as of July 27, R334/4–82–F/13 propeller assemblies,
(2) Meets the requirements of section 2004 (69 FR 34560, June 22, 2004) and to be consistent with the service
121.369(c); and bulletin. We agree and changed the
October 28, 2005 (70 FR 59647, October
(3) Maintains the records either repetitive ultrasonic inspection
13, 2005).
indefinitely or until the work is repeated. We must receive any comments on compliance to ‘‘within 300 flight hours
(j) These recordkeeping requirements apply this AD by February 10, 2006. time-since-last-inspection or 300 flight
only to the records used to document the cycles-since-last inspection, whichever
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
mandatory inspections required as a result of occurs sooner’’.
revising the TLS as specified in paragraph (f)
addresses to submit comments on this
of this AD, and do not alter or amend the
AD: Request To Correct the Manufacturer’s
• By mail: Federal Aviation Name
recordkeeping requirements for any other AD
or regulatory requirement.
Administration (FAA), New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, The same commenter requests we
Related Information Attention: Rules Docket No. 2001–NE– correct their former name of Dowty
50–AD, 12 New England Executive Park, Aerospace Propellers, to their current
(k) None.
Burlington, MA 01803–5299. name of Dowty Propellers. We agree and
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on • By fax: (781) 238–7055. made the name change.
December 1, 2005. • By e-mail: 9-ane- Request To Clarify Initial Inspection
Peter A. White, adcomment@faa.gov. Compliance
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Contact Dowty Propellers, Anson
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, The same commenter requests we
[FR Doc. 05–23897 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am] Gloucester GL 29QN, UK; telephone 44 revise paragraph (h) of AD 2005–20–12
(0) 1452 716000; fax 44 (0) 1452 716001, to clarify that operators that previously
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
for the service information referenced in complied with the initial inspection in
this AD. paragraph (f) do not have to comply a
You may examine the AD docket, by second time to that initial inspection.
appointment, at the FAA, New England We agree. For clarification, we revised
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, the paragraph, moved it closer to the
12 New England Executive Park, Compliance heading, and codified it as
Burlington, MA. paragraph (f).
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Conclusion findings of the CAA, reviewed all that good cause exists for making this
We have carefully reviewed the available information, and determined amendment effective in less than 30
available data, including the comments that AD action is necessary for products days.
received, and determined that air safety of this type design that are certificated
for operation in the United States. Comments Invited
and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described FAA’s Determination and Requirements This AD is a final rule that involves
previously. of This AD requirements affecting flight safety and
Special Flight Permits Paragraph The unsafe condition described was not preceded by notice and an
Removed previously is likely to exist or develop opportunity for public comment;
on other Dowty Propellers Type R321/ however, we invite you to submit any
Paragraph (l) of the current AD, AD written relevant data, views, or
2005–20–12, contains a paragraph 4–82–F/8, R324/4–82–F/9, R333/4–82–
F/12, and R334/4–82–F/13 propeller arguments regarding this AD. Send your
pertaining to special flight permits. comments to an address listed under
Even though this final rule does not assemblies of the same type design. We
are issuing this AD to prevent propeller ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
contain a similar paragraph, we have
hub failure due to cracks in the hub, 2001–NE–50–AD’’ in the subject line of
made no changes with regard to the use
which could result in loss of control of your comments. If you want us to
of special flight permits to operate the
airplane to a repair facility to do the the airplane. This AD requires: acknowledge receipt of your mailed
work required by this AD. In July 2002, • Within 10 flight hours (FH) time-in- comments, send us a self-addressed,
we published a new Part 39 that service (TIS) or 20 days after the stamped postcard with the docket
contains a general authority regarding effective date of this AD, whichever number written on it; we will date-
special flight permits and airworthiness occurs earlier, performing an initial stamp your postcard and mail it back to
directives; see Docket No. FAA–2004– ultrasonic inspection of the rear halves you. We specifically invite comments
8460, Amendment 39–9474 (69 FR of propeller hubs P/N 660709201, that on the overall regulatory, economic,
47998, July 22, 2002). Thus, when we are installed in Type R334/4–82–F/13 environmental, and energy aspects of
now supersede ADs we will not include propeller assemblies, and; the rule that might suggest a need to
a specific paragraph on special flight • Within 50 FH TIS or 60 days after modify it. If a person contacts us
permits unless we want to limit the use the effective date of this AD, whichever verbally, and that contact relates to a
of that general authority granted in occurs earlier, performing an initial substantive part of this AD, we will
section 39.23. ultrasonic inspection of the rear halves summarize the contact and place the
of propeller hubs P/N 660709201, that summary in the docket. We will
Relevant Service Information are installed in Type R321/4–82–F/8, consider all comments received by the
We have reviewed and approved the R324/4–82–F/9, and R333/4–82–F/12 closing date and may amend the AD in
technical contents of Dowty Propellers propeller assemblies, and; light of those comments.
Alert MSB No. 61–1119, Revision 4, • Within 300 FH time-since-last-
dated September 14, 2005, that specifies inspection (TSLI) or 300 flight cycles- Examining the AD Docket
initial and repetitive ultrasonic since-last-inspection, whichever occurs
inspections of the rear wall of the rear sooner, performing a repetitive You may examine the AD Docket
half of the propeller hub for cracks on ultrasonic inspection of the rear halves (including any comments and service
Type R334/4–82–F/13 propeller of propeller hubs P/N 660709201, that information), by appointment, between
assemblies used on CASA 212 airplanes. are installed in Type R334/4–82–F/13 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
The CAA classified this service bulletin propeller assemblies, and; Friday, except Federal holidays. See
as mandatory and issued CAA UK AD • Within 1,000 FH TSLI performing a ADDRESSES for the location.
No. G–2005–0027, dated September 8, repetitive ultrasonic inspection of the Authority for This Rulemaking
2005, to assure the airworthiness of rear halves of propeller hubs P/N
these Dowty Propellers in the U.K. 660709201, that are installed in Type Title 49 of the United States Code
R321/4–82–F/8, R324/4–82–F/9, and specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Differences Between This AD and the R333/4–82–F/12 propeller assemblies, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Service Information and; Section 106, describes the authority of
Although Appendix A of Alert MSB • If not already done, performing an the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
No. 61–1119, Revision 4, dated ultrasonic inspection of the rear halves Aviation Programs, describes in more
September 14, 2005, requires reporting of propeller hubs P/N 660709201, that detail the scope of the Agency’s
the inspection data to Dowty Propellers, are installed in Type R321/4–82–F/8, authority.
this AD requires that you report the data R324/4–82–F/9, R333/4–82–F/12, and
to the Boston Aircraft Certification R334/4–82–F/13 propeller assemblies We are issuing this rulemaking under
Office of the FAA. that are in storage before installing the the authority described in Subtitle VII,
propeller assembly onto an airplane. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
You must use the service information
These propeller models are specified in Table 2 of this AD to section, Congress charges the FAA with
manufactured in the U.K. and are type perform the inspections required by this promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
certificated for operation in the United AD. air commerce by prescribing regulations
States under the provisions of section for practices, methods, and procedures
21.29 of the Federal Aviation FAA’s Determination of the Effective the Administrator finds necessary for
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the Date safety in air commerce. This regulation
applicable bilateral airworthiness Since an unsafe condition exists that is within the scope of that authority
agreement. Under this bilateral requires the immediate adoption of this because it addresses an unsafe condition
airworthiness agreement, the CAA has AD, we have found that notice and that is likely to exist or develop on
kept the FAA informed of the situation opportunity for public comment before products identified in this rulemaking
described above. We have examined the issuing this AD are impracticable, and action.
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Regulatory Findings List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Affected ADs

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2005–20–12,
We have determined that this AD will Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Amendment 39–14306.
not have federalism implications under safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. Applicability
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on (c) This AD applies to Dowty Propellers
Adoption of the Amendment
the States, on the relationship between Type R321/4–82–F/8, and R324/4–82–F/9,
■ Accordingly, under the authority R333/4–82–F/12 propeller assemblies with
the national Government and the States, propeller hubs part number (P/N) 660709201,
or on the distribution of power and delegated to me by the Administrator, installed on, but not limited to, British
responsibilities among the various the Federal Aviation Administration Aerospace Regional Aircraft Jetstream
levels of government. amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Models 3101 and 3201, Fairchild Aircraft,
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: Inc., Merlin IIIC, and Merlin IVC/Metro III
For the reasons discussed above, I airplanes, and to Type R334/4–82–F/13
certify that the regulation: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS propeller assemblies with hubs P/N
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory DIRECTIVES 660709201, installed on Construcciones
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) 212 airplanes.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the continues to read as follows: Unsafe Condition
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (d) This AD results from comments
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and received on AD 2005–20–12. We are issuing
§ 39.13 [Amended] this AD to prevent propeller hub failure due
3. Will not have a significant to cracks in the hub, which could result in
economic impact, positive or negative, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by loss of control of the airplane.
on a substantial number of small entities removing Amendment 39–14306 (70 FR Compliance
under the criteria of the Regulatory 59647, October 13, 2005), and by adding
Flexibility Act. a new airworthiness directive, (e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
We prepared a summary of the costs Amendment 39–59647, to read as the compliance times specified unless the
to comply with this AD and placed it in follows: actions have already been done.
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of 2005–25–10 Dowty Propellers: Amendment (f) Propeller hubs, P/N 660709201,
this summary by sending a request to us 39–14403. Docket No. 2001–NE–50–AD. previously inspected using Dowty Mandatory
Service Bulletins (MSBs) listed in Table 1 or
at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Effective Date an earlier issue of those MSBs, are already in
Include ‘‘AD Docket No. 2001–NE–50– (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) compliance with paragraph (g) of this AD and
AD’’ in your request. becomes effective December 27, 2005. do not need another initial inspection.
TABLE 1.—APPLICABLE MSB FOR PROPELLER TYPE

Propeller assembly Initial inspection within the Repeat inspection within * * * Applicable MSB
type earlier of * * *
(1) R334/4–82–F/13 10 flight hours (FH) time-in-service 300 FH time-since-last-inspection Alert MSB No. 61–1119, Revision 4,
(TIS) or 20 days after the effective (TSLI) or 300 flight cycles-since-last- dated September 14, 2005.
date of this AD. inspection, whichever occurs sooner.
(2) R321/4–82–F/8 .. 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the effec- 1,000 FH TSLI ...................................... MSB No. 61–1125, Revision 1, dated
tive date of this AD. October 9, 2002.
(3) R324/4–82–F/9 .. 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the effec- 1,000 FH TSLI ...................................... MSB No. 61–1126, Revision 1, dated
(4) R333/4–82–F/12 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the effec- 1,000 FH TSLI. ..................................... MSB No. 61–1124, Revision 1, dated
Initial Ultrasonic Inspections Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) listed in Documents That Have Been Incorporated by
(g) Perform an initial ultrasonic inspection Table 1 of this AD. Reference
of the rear wall of the rear half of the Inspection Reporting Requirements (l) You must use the service information
propeller hub for cracks within the specified in Table 2 to perform the
compliance time specified in the following (j) Within 10 days after each inspection, inspections required by this AD. The Director
Table 1. Use Appendix A or Appendix D of record the inspection data on a copy of of the Federal Register previously approved
the applicable Dowty Mandatory Service Appendix B of the applicable MSB listed in the incorporation by reference of Dowty
Bulletin (MSB) listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1 of this AD. Report the findings to the Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 61–
(h) For hubs and propellers in storage, Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, 1124, Revision 1, dated October 8, 2002; MSB
perform an initial ultrasonic inspection of the FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 No. 61–1125, Revision 1, dated October 9,
rear wall of the rear half of the propeller hub New England Executive Park, Burlington, 2002, MSB 61–1126 and Revision 1, dated
for cracks, before placing in service. Use MA 01803–5299. The Office of Management October 9, 2002 as of July 27, 2004 (69 FR
Appendix A or Appendix D of the applicable and Budget (OMB) approved the reporting 34560, June 22, 2004), and Dowty Alert
Dowty MSB listed in Table 1 of this AD. requirements and assigned OMB control (MSB) No. 61–1119, Revision 4, dated
number 2120–0056. September 14, 2005, as of October 28, 2005
Repetitive Ultrasonic Inspections (70 FR 59647, October 13, 2005), in
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) Thereafter, perform a repetitive accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
ultrasonic inspection of the rear wall of the (k) The Manager, Boston Certification part 51. Contact Dowty Propellers, Anson
rear half of the propeller hub for cracks Office, has the authority to approve Business Park, Cheltenham Road East,
within the compliance time specified in alternative methods of compliance for this Gloucester GL 29QN, UK; telephone 44 (0)
Table 1 of this AD. Use Appendix A or AD if requested using the procedures found 1452 716000; fax 44 (0) 1452 716001 for a
Appendix D of the applicable Dowty in 14 CFR 39.19. copy of this service information. You may
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review copies at the FAA, New England MA; or at the National Archives and Records 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 Administration (NARA). For information on www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
New England Executive Park, Burlington, the availability of this material at NARA, call locations.html.
TABLE 2.—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Service Bulletin No. Page Revision Date
Alert MSB No. 61–1119 ...................................................................................................... All ................ 4 .................. September 14, 2005.
Appendix A ......................................................................................................................... 1 .................. 1 .................. November 27, 2001.
2 .................. Original ........ November 1, 2001.
3–6 .............. 1 .................. November 27, 2001.
Appendix B ......................................................................................................................... 1 .................. Original ........ November 1, 2001.
Appendix C ......................................................................................................................... All ................ Original ........ November 27, 2001.
Appendix D ......................................................................................................................... All ................ Original ........ December 6, 2001.
Total pages: 30
MSB No. 61–1124 .............................................................................................................. 1 .................. 1 .................. October 8, 2002.

2–3 .............. Original ........ May 7, 2002.
Appendix A ......................................................................................................................... All ................ Original ........ May 7, 2002.
Appendix B ......................................................................................................................... All ................ Original ........ May 7, 2002.
Appendix C ......................................................................................................................... All ................ Original ........ May 7, 2002.
Appendix D ......................................................................................................................... All ................ Original ........ May 7, 2002.
Total pages: 30
MSB No. 61–1125 .............................................................................................................. 1 .................. 1 .................. October 9, 2002.

2–3 .............. Original ........ May 7, 2002.
Total pages: 30
MSB No. 61–1126 .............................................................................................................. 1 .................. 1 .................. October 9, 2002.

2–3 .............. Original ........ May 7, 2002.
Total pages: 30
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promote safe flight operations under
(m) United Kingdom (U.K.) Civil Federal Aviation Administration instrument flight rules at the affected
Aviation Authority (CAA) airworthiness airports.
directives No. G–2005–0027, dated 14 CFR Part 97 DATES: This rule is effective December
September 8, 2005; CAA UK AD No.
[Docket No. 30469; Amdt. No. 3144]
12, 2005. The compliance date for each
009–05–2002, dated April 15, 2003; SIAP and/or Weather Takeoff
CAA UK AD No. 010–05–2002, dated Minimums is specified in the
April 15, 2003; and CAA UK AD No. Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, Weather Takeoff amendatory provisions.
011–05–2002, dated April 15, 2003, also The incorporation by reference of
Minimums; Miscellaneous
addresses the subject of this AD. certain publications listed in the
Amendments
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on regulations is approved by the Director
December 2, 2005. AGENCY: Federal Aviation of the Federal Register as of December
Administration (FAA), DOT. 12, 2005.
Peter A. White,
ACTION: Final rule. ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. incorporated by reference in the
SUMMARY: This amendment establishes, amendment is as follows:
[FR Doc. 05–23826 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am] amends, suspends, or revokes Standard For Examination—
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Instrument Approach Procedures 1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA
(SIAPs) and/or Weather Takeoff Headquarters Building, 800
Minimums for operations at certain Independence Avenue, SW.,
airports. These regulatory actions are Washington, DC 20591;
needed because of the adoption of new 2. The FAA Regional Office of the
or revised criteria, or because of changes region in which the affected airport is
occurring in the National Airspace located;
System, such as the commissioning of 3. The National Flight Procedures
new navigational facilities, addition of Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd.,
new obstacles, or changes in air traffic Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
requirements. These changes are 4. The National Archives and Records
designed to provide safe and efficient Administration (NARA). For

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Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Regulatory Findings List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Affected ADs

TABLE 1.—APPLICABLE MSB FOR PROPELLER TYPE

TABLE 2.—INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

MSB No. 61–1124 .............................................................................................................. 1 .................. 1 .................. October 8, 2002.

MSB No. 61–1125 .............................................................................................................. 1 .................. 1 .................. October 9, 2002.

MSB No. 61–1126 .............................................................................................................. 1 .................. 1 .................. October 9, 2002.

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