[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 158 (Thursday, August 15, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49660-49662]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-19649]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0262; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-13-AD;
Amendment 39-17548; AD 2013-16-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard Division and Hamilton
Sundstrand Corporation Propellers
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
Hamilton Standard Division model 6/5500/F and 24PF and Hamilton
Sundstrand Corporation model 14RF, 14SF, 247F, and 568F series
propellers. This AD was prompted by the amount of corrosion detected
during major inspections (MI). This AD requires incorporating
inspections, based on a calendar time, into the propeller maintenance
schedule. We are issuing this AD to prevent corrosion that could result
in propeller failure and loss of airplane control.
DATES: This AD is effective September 19, 2013.
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 service information identified in this AD, contact Hamilton
Sundstrand Corporation, One Hamilton Road, Mail Stop 1A-3-C63, Windsor
Locks, CT 06096-1010; or Hamilton Standard Division, One Hamilton Road,
United Technologies Corporation, Mail Stop 1A-3-C63, Windsor Locks, CT
06096-1010; phone: 877-808-7575; fax: 860-660-0372; email:
[email protected]; Internet: http://myhs.hamiltonsundstrand.com. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://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 street address for
the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is provided in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 12 New England Executive
Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7761; fax: 781-238-7170;
email: [email protected].
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.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2013 (78 FR
30795). The NPRM proposed to require incorporating inspections, based
on a calendar time, into the propeller maintenance schedule.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 30795, May 23,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 30795, May 23, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 30795, May 23, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects about 1,044 propeller/hub
combinations installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate
that it will take about 160 hours per propeller to perform one MI. The
average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $14,198,400.
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
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
(4) 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 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 (AD):
2013-16-10 Hamilton Standard Division and Hamilton Sundstrand
Corporation: Amendment 39-17548; Docket No. FAA-2013-0262;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-13-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 19, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Hamilton Standard Division 6/5500/F and 24PF
and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation 14RF, 14SF, 247F, and 568F
series propellers.
(d) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the amount of corrosion detected during
major inspections
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(MI). We are issuing this AD to prevent corrosion that could result
in propeller failure and loss of airplane control.
(e) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(f) MI for Blades and Hubs That Have an Updated Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS)
For Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation propeller models 14RF-9,
14RF-21, 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11E, and 568F-1, that have an approved
update to the ALS, within 45 days after the effective date of this
AD, perform an MI on the blades and hubs no later than seven years
after the date since installation (DSI). The DSI will begin at
initial installation after the most recent MI or initial
installation after production. Guidance on the inspections can be
found in the applicable Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation models/
manuals 14RF-9/P5186, revision 12, January 20, 2012; 14RF-21/P5189,
revision 8, February 20, 2013; 14SF-5/P5188, revision 10, dated
January 14, 2013; 14SF-7/P5185, revision 13, dated December 13,
2011; 14SF-11E/P5207, revision 2, dated June 28, 2012; and 568F-1/
P5206, revision 9, dated February 22, 2013.
(g) MI for Blades and Hubs That Do Not Have an Updated ALS
For Hamilton Standard Division propeller models 6/5500/F and
24PF and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation propeller models 14RF-19,
14RF-37, 14SF-11, 14SF-15, 14SF-23, 14SF-17, 14SF-19, 247F-1, 247F-
1E, 247F-3, 568F-1, 568F-5, and 568F-7, that do not have an approved
update to the ALS, within one year after the effective date of this
AD, perform an MI on the blades and hubs no later than seven years
after the DSI. The DSI will begin at initial installation after the
most recent MI or initial installation after production. Guidance on
the inspections can be found in the applicable Hamilton Standard
Division models/manuals 6/5500/F/P5190 and 24PF/61-12-01, and
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation models/manuals 14RF-19/P5199, 14RF-
37/P5209, 14SF-11/P5196, 14SF-15/P5197, 14SF-23/P5197, 14SF-17/
P5198, 14SF-19/P5198, 247F-1/P4202, 247F-1E/P5204, 247F-3/P5205,
568F-1/P5214, 568F-5/P5203, and 568F-7/P5211.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19
to make your request.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Michael Schwetz,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-
7761; fax: 781-238-7170; email: [email protected].
(2) Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation models/manuals 14RF-9/P5186,
revision 12, January 20, 2012; 14RF-21/P5189, revision 8, February
20, 2013; 14SF-5/P5188, revision 10, dated January 14, 2013; 14SF-7/
P5185, revision 13, dated December 13, 2011; 14SF-11E/P5207,
revision 2, dated June 28, 2012; and 568F-1/P5206, revision 9, dated
February 22, 2013, which are not incorporated by reference in this
AD, can be obtained from Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, using the
contact information in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD.
(3) For service information identified in the AD, contact
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation, One Hamilton Road, Mail Stop 1A-3-
C63, Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1010; or Hamilton Standard Division,
United Technologies Corporation, One Hamilton Road, Mail Stop 1A-3-
C63, Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1010; phone: 877-808-7575; fax: 860-
660-0372; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://myhs.hamiltonsundstrand.com. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive
Park, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 2, 2013.
Carlos A. Pestana,
Acting Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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