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by adding the following new Service Bulletin 757–29–0043, dated June 21, code_of_federal_regulations/
airworthiness directive (AD): 1990. ibr_locations.html.
Note 2: The part numbers identified in Issued in Renton, Washington, on
2005–20–41 Boeing: Amendment 39–14338.
Boeing Service Bulletins 757–29–0064 or September 30, 2005.
Docket No. FAA–2005–20137;
757–29–0065, both dated February 29, 2004;
Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–96–AD. Ali Bahrami,
or Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0043,
Effective Date dated June 21, 1990; are acceptable Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
configurations and fully comply with the AD Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) This AD becomes effective November
17, 2005. requirements for the actions required by [FR Doc. 05–20264 Filed 10–12–05; 8:45 am]
paragraphs (f) and (g) of this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Affected ADs
Related Investigative and Corrective Actions
(b) None.
(h) Except as required by paragraph (i) of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Applicability this AD: If any loose or damaged part is
(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 757– found during any inspection required by Federal Aviation Administration
200, –200PF, and –300 series airplanes; paragraph (f) of this AD, before further flight,
certificated in any category; powered by Pratt do all of the related investigative and
& Whitney PW2000 series engines. corrective actions specified in Part 1 and Part 14 CFR Part 39
2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of [Docket No. 2001–NE–50–AD; Amendment
Unsafe Condition Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0064, or 39–14306; AD 2005–20–12]
(d) This AD was prompted by reports of Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0065, both
damage and subsequent failure of the support dated February 29, 2004; as applicable. RIN 2120–AA64
brackets and associated fasteners for the
Repair Information Airworthiness Directives; Dowty
hydraulic lines located internal to the upper
fairing cavity of the nacelle struts. We are (i) If any damage is found during any Aerospace Propellers Type R321/4–82–
issuing this AD to prevent such failure, inspection required by this AD, and the F/8, R324/4–82–F/9, R333/4–82–F/12,
which, in conjunction with sparking of service bulletin specifies contacting Boeing and R334/4–82–F/13 Propeller
electrical wires, failure of seals that would for appropriate action: Before further flight,
repair per a method approved by the
Assemblies
allow flammable fluids to migrate to
compartments with ignition sources, or Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office AGENCY: Federal Aviation
overheating of the pneumatic ducts beyond (ACO), FAA. For a repair method to be Administration (FAA), DOT.
auto-ignition temperatures, could result in an approved, the approval letter must
uncontained fire. specifically refer to this AD. ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
Compliance Note 3: There is no terminating action
currently available for the repetitive SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
(e) You are responsible for having the inspections required by paragraph (f) of this
actions required by this AD performed within existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
AD.
the compliance times specified, unless the Type R321/4–82–F/8, R324/4–82–F/9,
actions have already been done. Alternative Methods of Compliance R333/4–82–F/12, and R334/4–82–F/13
Repetitive Inspections (AMOCs) propeller assemblies. That AD currently
(j)(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO, has the requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic
(f) Within 6,000 flight hours or 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if inspections of propeller hubs, part
is first: Do a detailed inspection for loose or requested in accordance with the procedures number (P/N) 660709201. This AD
damaged components of the support brackets found in 14 CFR 39.19. requires the same initial and repetitive
and associated fasteners for the hydraulic (2) Before using any AMOC approved in ultrasonic inspections, but reduces the
lines located in the nacelle struts by accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to initial and repetitive compliance times
accomplishing all of the actions specified in which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
for Type R334/4–82–F/13 propeller
Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the assemblies when used on
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office. Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.
Service Bulletin 757–29–0064 (for Model
757–200 and –200PF series airplanes) or (CASA) 212 airplanes. This AD results
Material Incorporated by Reference
Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0065 (for from a report of a hub separation on a
Model 757–300 series airplanes), both dated (k) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin CASA 212 airplane. We are issuing this
February 29, 2004; as applicable. Repeat the 757–29–0064, dated February 29, 2004, or AD to prevent propeller hub failure due
Boeing Service Bulletin 757–29–0065, dated
inspection thereafter at intervals not to to cracks in the hub, which could result
exceed 6,000 flight hours or 24 months, February 29, 2004; and Boeing Service
Bulletin 757–29–0043, dated June 21, 1990; in loss of control of the airplane.
whichever is first.
as applicable, to perform the actions that are DATES: Effective October 28, 2005. The
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a required by this AD, unless the AD specifies Director of the Federal Register
detailed inspection is defined as: ‘‘An otherwise. The Director of the Federal approved the incorporation by reference
intensive visual examination of a specific Register approved the incorporation by of certain publications listed in the
structural area, system, installation, or reference of these documents in accordance
assembly to detect damage, failure, or
regulations as of October 28, 2005. The
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
irregularity. Available lighting is normally Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O.
Director of the Federal Register
supplemented with a direct source of good Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124–2207, previously approved the incorporation
lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by for a copy of this service information. You by reference of certain publications as
the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, may review copies at the Docket Management listed in the regulations as of July 27,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 2004 (69 FR 34560, June 22, 2004).
cleaning and elaborate access procedures 400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL–401, We must receive any comments on
may be required.’’ Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the this AD by December 12, 2005.
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or at the
Concurrent Service Bulletin ADDRESSES:
National Archives and Records
(g) Prior to or concurrently with the Administration (NARA). For information on Use one of the following addresses to
accomplishment of paragraph (f) of this AD: the availability of this material at the NARA, comment on this AD:
Accomplish all of the actions specified in the call (202) 741–6030, or go to http:// • By mail: Federal Aviation
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing www.archives.gov/federal_register/ Administration (FAA), New England
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Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, which could result in loss of control of • Within 10 flight hours (FH) time-in-
Attention: Rules Docket No. 2001–NE– the airplane. service (TIS) or 20 days after the
50–AD, 12 New England Executive Park, effective date of this AD, whichever
Relevant Service Information
Burlington, MA 01803–5299. occurs earlier, performing an initial
• By fax: (781) 238–7055. We have reviewed and approved the ultrasonic inspection of the rear halves
• By e-mail: 9–ane– technical contents of Dowty Aerospace of propeller hubs P/N 660709201, that
adcomment@faa.gov. Propellers Alert Mandatory Service are installed in Type R334/4–82–F/13
You can get the service information Bulletin (MSB) No. 61–1119, Revision 4, propeller assemblies, and;
referenced in this AD from Dowty dated September 14, 2005, that specifies • Within 50 FH TIS or 60 days after
Aerospace Propellers, Anson Business initial and repetitive ultrasonic the effective date of this AD, whichever
Park, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester inspections of the rear wall of the rear occurs earlier, performing an initial
GL 29QN, UK; telephone 44 (0) 1452 half of the propeller hub for cracks on ultrasonic inspection of the rear halves
716000; fax 44 (0) 1452 716001. Type R334/4–82–F/13 propeller of propeller hubs P/N 660709201, that
You may examine the AD docket at assemblies. The CAA classified this are installed in Type R321/4–82–F/8,
the FAA, New England Region, Office of service bulletin as mandatory and R324/4–82–F/9, and R333/4–82–F/12
the Regional Counsel, 12 New England issued CAA UK AD No. G–2005–0027, propeller assemblies, and;
Executive Park, Burlington, MA. dated September 8, 2005, to assure the • Within 300 FH time-since-last-
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: airworthiness of these Dowty Aerospace inspection (TSLI) performing a
Terry Fahr, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Propellers in the U.K. repetitive ultrasonic inspection of the
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, rear halves of propeller hubs P/N
Differences Between This AD and the 660709201, that are installed in Type
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 Manufacturer’s Service Information
New England Executive Park, R334/4–82–F/13 propeller assemblies,
Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone Although Appendix A of Alert MSB and;
(781) 238–7116; fax (781) 238–7155. No. 61–1119, Revision 4, dated • Within 1,000 FH TSLI performing a
September 14, 2005, requires reporting repetitive ultrasonic inspection of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: June 10,
the inspection data to Dowty Aerospace rear halves of propeller hubs P/N
2004, the FAA issued AD 2004–13–01, 660709201, that are installed in Type
Amendment 39–13681 (69 FR 34560, Propellers, this AD requires that you
report the data to the Boston Aircraft R321/4–82–F/8, R324/4–82–F/9, and
June 22, 2004). That AD requires initial R333/4–82–F/12 propeller assemblies,
and repetitive ultrasonic inspections of Certification Office of the FAA. Also,
the Accomplishment Instructions and;
propeller hubs, P/N 660709201, • If not already done, performing an
installed on airplanes, and for hubs and 3.A.(1) of Alert MSB No. 61–1119,
Revision 4, dated September 14, 2005, ultrasonic inspection of the rear halves
propellers in storage, initial ultrasonic of propeller hubs P/N 660709201, that
inspection of propeller hubs before allows you to use Appendix A or
Appendix D of that MSB, this AD are installed in Type R321/4–82–F/8,
placing in service. That AD was the R324/4–82–F/9, R333/4–82–F/12, and
result of the manufacturer’s reevaluation requires that you use Appendix A of
that MSB. R334/4–82–F/13 propeller assemblies
of potential hub failure on Type R321/ that are in storage before installing the
4–82–F/8, R324/4–82–F/9, R333/4–82– Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement propeller assembly onto an airplane.
F/12, and R334/4–82–F/13 propeller You must use the service information
assemblies. That condition, if not This propeller model is manufactured described previously to perform the
corrected, could result in propeller hub in the U.K. and is type certificated for actions required by this AD.
failure due to cracks in the hub, which operation in the United States under the
could result in loss of control of the provisions of section 21.29 of the FAA’s Determination of the Effective
airplane. Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Date
21.29) and the applicable bilateral Since an unsafe condition exists that
Actions Since AD 2004–13–01 Was airworthiness agreement. Under this
Issued requires the immediate adoption of this
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the AD, we have found that notice and
Since we issued AD 2004–13–01, the CAA has kept the FAA informed of the opportunity for public comment before
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which situation described above. We have issuing this AD are impracticable and
is the airworthiness authority for the examined the findings of the CAA, that good cause exists for making this
United Kingdom (U.K.), recently reviewed all available information, and amendment effective in less than 30
notified the FAA that an unsafe determined that AD action is necessary days.
condition might exist on Dowty for products of this type design that are
Aerospace Propellers Type R334/4–82– certificated for operation in the United Comments Invited
F/13 propeller assemblies installed on States. This AD is a final rule that involves
CASA 212 airplanes. The CAA advises requirements affecting flight safety. We
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
that they have received a report of a hub did not precede it by notice and an
of This AD
separation of a Type R334/4–82–F/13 opportunity for public comment;
propeller assembly installed on a CASA The unsafe condition described however, we invite you to send us any
212 airplane. This AD requires the same previously is likely to exist or develop written relevant data, views, or
initial and repetitive inspections as on other Dowty Aerospace Propellers arguments regarding this AD. Send your
specified in AD 2004–13–01, but Type R321/4–82–F/8, R324/4–82–F/9, comments to an address listed under
reduces the compliance intervals for the R333/4–82–F/12, and R334/4–82–F/13 ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
initial and repetitive inspections on propeller assemblies of the same type 2001–NE–50–AD’’ in the subject line of
Type R334/4–82–F/13 propeller design. We are issuing this AD to your comments. If you want us to
assemblies installed on CASA 212 prevent propeller hub failure due to acknowledge receipt of your mailed
airplanes. We intend the actions cracks in the hub, which could result in comments, send us a self-addressed,
specified in this AD to prevent propeller loss of control of the airplane. This AD stamped postcard with the docket
hub failure due to cracks in the hub, requires: number written on it; we will date-
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stamp your postcard and mail it back to Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
you. We specifically invite comments We have determined that this AD will ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
on the overall regulatory, economic, not have federalism implications under removing Amendment 39–13681 (69 FR
environmental, and energy aspects of Executive Order 13132. This AD will 34560, June 22, 2004), and by adding a
the rule that might suggest a need to not have a substantial direct effect on new airworthiness directive,
modify it. If a person contacts us the States, on the relationship between Amendment 39–14306, to read as
verbally, and that contact relates to a the national Government and the States, follows:
substantive part of this AD, we will or on the distribution of power and 2005–20–12 Dowty Aerospace Propellers:
summarize the contact and place the responsibilities among the various Amendment 39–14306. Docket No.
summary in the docket. We will levels of government. 2001–NE–50–AD.
consider all comments received by the For the reasons discussed above, I Effective Date
closing date and may amend the AD in certify that the regulation: (a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
light of those comments. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory becomes effective October 28, 2005.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Examining the AD Docket 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Affected ADs
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) This AD supersedes AD 2004–13–01,
You may examine the AD Docket Amendment 39–13681.
(including any comments and service (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
information), by appointment, between 3. Will not have a significant Applicability
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through economic impact, positive or negative, (c) This AD applies to Dowty Aerospace
Friday, except Federal holidays. See on a substantial number of small entities Propellers Type R321/4–82–F/8, R324/4–82–
under the criteria of the Regulatory F/9, R333/4–82–F/12, and R334/4–82–F/13
ADDRESSES for the location.
Flexibility Act. propeller assemblies with propeller hubs part
Authority for This Rulemaking We prepared a summary of the costs number (P/N) 660709201. These propeller
to comply with this AD and placed it in assemblies are installed on, but not limited
Title 49 of the United States Code the AD Docket. You may get a copy of to, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (CASA) 212, British Aerospace Regional
this summary by sending a request to us
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Aircraft Jetstream Models 3101 and 3201,
at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., Merlin IIIC, and
Section 106, describes the authority of Include ‘‘AD Docket No. 2001–NE–50– Merlin IVC/Metro III airplanes.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, AD’’ in your request.
Aviation Programs, describes in more Unsafe Condition
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (d) This AD results from a report of a hub
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation separation on a CASA 212 airplane. We are
safety, Incorporation by reference, issuing this AD to prevent propeller hub
We are issuing this rulemaking under failure due to cracks in the hub, which could
Safety.
the authority described in subtitle VII, result in loss of control of the airplane.
part A, subpart III, section 44701, Adoption of the Amendment Compliance
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Accordingly, under the authority (e) You are responsible for having the
section, Congress charges the FAA with delegated to me by the Administrator, actions required by this AD performed within
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the Federal Aviation Administration the compliance times specified unless the
air commerce by prescribing regulations amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation actions have already been done.
for practices, methods, and procedures Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: Initial Ultrasonic Inspections
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Perform an initial ultrasonic inspection
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES of the rear wall of the rear half of the
propeller hub for cracks within the
because it addresses an unsafe condition compliance time specified in the following
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Table 1. Use Appendix A of the applicable
products identified in this rulemaking continues to read as follows: Dowty Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. listed in Table 1 of this AD.
(1) R334/4–82–F/13 ....................... 10 flight hours (FH) time-in-serv- 300 FH time-since-last-inspection Alert MSB No. 61–1119, Revision
ice (TIS) or 20 days after the (TSLI). 4, dated September 14, 2005.
effective date of this AD.
(2) R321/4–82–F/8 ......................... 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the ef- 1,000 FH TSLI .............................. MSB No. 61–1125, Revision 1,
fective date of this AD. dated October 9, 2002.
(3) R324/4–82–F/9 ......................... 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the ef- 1,000 FH TSLI .............................. MSB No. 61–1126, Revision 1,
fective date of this AD. dated October 9, 2002.
(4) R333/4–82–F/12 ....................... 50 FH TIS or 60 days after the ef- 1,000 FH TSLI .............................. MSB No. 61–1124, Revision 1,
fective date of this AD. dated October 8, 2002.
(g) For hubs and propellers in storage, Appendix A of the applicable Dowty MSB 1 or earlier issue of those MSBs, comply with
perform an initial ultrasonic inspection of the listed in Table 1 of this AD. paragraph (f) of this AD.
rear wall of the rear half of the propeller hub (h) Propeller hubs, P/N 660709201, already
for cracks, before placing in service. Use inspected using a Dowty MSB listed in Table
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Repetitive Ultrasonic Inspections Alternative Methods of Compliance 1119, Revision 4, Dated September 14, 2005,
(i) Thereafter, perform a repetitive (k) The Manager, Boston Certification listed in Table 2 of this AD, in accordance
Office, has the authority to approve with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The
ultrasonic inspection of the rear wall of the
alternative methods of compliance for this Director of the Federal Register previously
rear half of the propeller hub for cracks
AD if requested using the procedures found approved the incorporation by reference of
within the compliance time specified in MSB No. 61–1124, Revision 1, Dated October
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Table 1 of this AD. Use Appendix A of the 8, 2002, and MSB No. 61–1125, Revision 1,
applicable Dowty Mandatory Service Bulletin Special Flight Permits Dated October 9, 2002, and MSB 61–1126,
(MSB) listed in Table 1 of this AD. (l) Special flight permits may be issued in Revision 1, Dated October 9, 2002 (69 FR
accordance with §§ 21.197 and 21.199 of the 34560, June 22, 2004). Contact Dowty
Inspection Reporting Requirements
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 Propellers, Anson Business Park, Cheltenham
(j) Within 10 days after each inspection, and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a Road East, Gloucester GL 29QN, UK;
record the inspection data on a copy of location where the requirements of this AD telephone 44 (0) 1452 716000; fax 44 (0) 1452
Appendix B of the applicable MSB listed in can be done. 716001 for a copy of this service information.
Table 1 of this AD. Report the findings to the You may review copies at the FAA, New
Documents That Have Been Incorporated by England Region, Office of the Regional
Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Reference
FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,
(m) You must use the service information Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives
New England Executive Park, Burlington,
specified in Table 2 to perform the and Records Administration (NARA). For
MA 01803–5299. The Office of Management
inspections required by this AD. The Director information on the availability of this
and Budget (OMB) approved the reporting of the Federal Register approved the material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
requirements and assigned OMB control incorporation by reference of Dowty Alert to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
number 2120–0056. Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 61– cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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.
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