80_FR_61527 80 FR 61330 - Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Constant Speed Propellers

80 FR 61330 - Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Constant Speed Propellers

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 197 (October 13, 2015)

Page Range61330-61332
FR Document2015-25643

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dowty Propellers R352/6-123-F/1, R352/6-123-F/2, and R410/6- 123-F/35 model propellers. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of dowel hole cracks in the face of the rear hub half. This proposed AD would require a records review to determine repair status and marking the affected propeller hubs as required. This proposed AD would also require installing dowel hole liners as necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of structural integrity of the propeller hub, which could result in damage to the propeller and damage to the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 197 (Tuesday, October 13, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 197 (Tuesday, October 13, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-25643]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3661; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-24-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Dowty Propellers Constant Speed 
Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Dowty Propellers R352/6-123-F/1, R352/6-123-F/2, and R410/6-
123-F/35 model propellers. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of 
dowel hole cracks in the face of the rear hub half. This proposed AD 
would require a records review to determine repair status and marking 
the affected propeller hubs as required. This proposed AD would also 
require installing dowel hole liners as necessary. We are proposing 
this AD to prevent loss of structural integrity of the propeller hub, 
which could result in damage to the propeller and damage to the 
airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 14, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. 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.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Dowty Propellers, 114 Powers Court, Sterling, VA 20166; phone: 703-421-
4434; fax: 703-450-0087; email: technicalsupport@dowty.com; Internet: 
www.http://dowty.com/services/repair-and-overhaul. You may view this 
service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. 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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3661; 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 proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is 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, Engine & Propeller 
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7761; fax 781-238-7170; email: michael.schwetz@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-3661; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-24-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We

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will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2015-0158, dated July 30, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Cracking around the hub location dowel holes in the face of the 
rear hub half has occurred sporadically. Previous investigations 
found no manufacturing defects in cracked hubs and concluded that 
the hub cracking was caused by damage to the dowel holes during 
propeller installation.
    Since that original SB was issued, three hubs have been found to 
show cracking around the location dowel holes. The hubs were all 
found cracked within a short period of time and all had low time 
since new.
    This condition, if not detected, can adversely affect the 
structural integrity of the propeller hub, with possible damage to 
the propeller and to the aeroplane.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3661.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Dowty Propellers has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. F50-
61-A165, Revision 2, dated July 28, 2015. The service information 
describes procedures for installing liners in the hub location dowel 
holes in the face of the rear hub half and marking the hub with the 
repair number. This service information is reasonably available because 
the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this 
NPRM.

Other Related Service Information

    Dowty Propellers has issued Component Maintenance Manual, 61-10-34, 
Repair No. 53, dated May 15, 2013. The service information describes 
procedures for installing liners in the hub location dowel holes and 
marking the repair number on modified hubs.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
United Kingdom, and is approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA 
has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. We are proposing this NPRM 
because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined 
the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other 
products of the same type design. This NPRM would require marking and 
inspecting the affected propeller hubs to determine repair status and 
installing dowel hole liners as necessary.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 4 propellers 
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would 
take about 5 hours per propeller to comply with this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost about $322 per 
propeller. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $2,988.

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 determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (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),
    (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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

Dowty Propellers: Docket No. FAA-2015-3661; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NE-24-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 14, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Dowty Propellers R352/6-123-F/1, R352/6-123-
F/2, and R410/6-123-F/35 model propellers, part numbers (P/Ns) 
660715001, 660715004, and 660715005 with hub P/Ns 660715201, 
660715255, 660720217, 660720241, 660720252, 660720260, and 
660720288, installed.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of dowel hole cracks in the face 
of the rear hub half. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of 
structural integrity of the propeller hub, which could result in 
damage to the propeller and damage to the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) At the next removal of the propeller from the airplane, or 
within 7,500 flight hours (FHs), whichever occurs first, after the 
effective date of this AD do the following:
    (i) Review propeller maintenance records to determine if the 
affected propeller hub has been repaired in accordance with Dowty 
Propellers Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. F50-61-A165 Revision 2, 
dated July 28, 2015.

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    (ii) If, during the maintenance records review required by 
paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this AD, an affected hub is found not 
repaired then, before next flight, install liners into the hub 
location dowel holes and mark the hub. Use Dowty Propellers ASB No. 
F50-61-A165 Revision 2, dated July 28, 2015 to install the liners 
and mark the hub.
    (iii) If, during the maintenance records review required by 
paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this AD, an affected hub is found repaired 
then, before next flight, mark the hub using Dowty Propellers ASB 
No. F50-61-A165 Revision 2, dated July 28, 2015.

(f) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) You may take credit for maintenance records reviews and 
installations that are required by paragraph (e) of this AD if you 
performed these actions before the effective date of this AD using 
Dowty Propellers ASB No. F50-61-A165 Revision 1, dated May 12, 2015 
or initial issue dated November 19, 2012.
    (2) You may take credit for any maintenance records reviews or 
corrective actions that are required by paragraph (e) of this AD if 
you performed these actions before the effective date of this AD 
using Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) 61-10-34, Repair No. 53, 
dated August 11, 2008, which relates to repair scheme 650510057.

(g) 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.

(h) 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: michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0158, 
dated July 30, 2015, for more information. You may examine the MCAI 
in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-3661.
    (3) Dowty Propellers ASB No. F50-61-A165 Revision 2, dated July 
28, 2015 and CMM 61-10-34, Repair No. 53, dated August 11, 2008 can 
be obtained from Dowty Propellers, using the contact information in 
paragraph (h)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Dowty Propellers, 114 Powers Court, Sterling, VA 20166; 
phone: 703-421-4434; fax: 703-450-0087; email: 
technicalsupport@dowty.com; Internet: www.http://dowty.com/services/repair-and-overhaul.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, 
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 1, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-25643 Filed 10-9-15; 8:45 am]
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61330 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Proposed Rules (3) The second inspection interval is by searching for and locating Docket No. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, defined as the total flight hours accumulated FAA–2015–3985. Washington, DC 20590–0001. divided by the total number of flight cycles (2) For service information identified in • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail accumulated between the initial and second this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness address above between 9 a.m. and 5 threshold. Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; p.m., Monday through Friday, except (n) Credit for Previous Actions telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Federal holidays. This paragraph provides credit for actions 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ • Fax: 202–493–2251. required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For service information identified in those actions were performed before the You may view this service information at the this proposed AD, contact Dowty effective date of this AD using Airbus Service FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Propellers, 114 Powers Court, Sterling, Bulletin A310–57–2096, dated May 6, 2008; Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For VA 20166; phone: 703–421–4434; fax: or Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2096, information on the availability of this 703–450–0087; email: Revision 01, dated August 5, 2010. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. technicalsupport@dowty.com; Internet: (o) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.http://dowty.com/services/repair- The following provisions also apply to this September 28, 2015. and-overhaul. You may view this AD: Michael Kaszycki, service information at the FAA, Engine (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England (AMOCs): The Manager, International Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane [FR Doc. 2015–25758 Filed 10–9–15; 8:45 am] information on the availability of this Directorate, FAA, has the authority to material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Examining the AD Docket In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION You may examine the AD docket on Flight Standards District Office, as the Internet at http:// appropriate. If sending information directly Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 14 CFR Part 39 3661; or in person at the Docket International Branch, ANM–116, Transport [Docket No. FAA–2015–3661; Directorate Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Identifier 2015–NE–24–AD] p.m., Monday through Friday, except Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Federal holidays. The AD docket telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. RIN 2120–AA64 contains this proposed AD, the Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Airworthiness Directives; Dowty mandatory continuing airworthiness any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Propellers Constant Speed Propellers information (MCAI), the regulatory principal inspector, or lacking a principal evaluation, any comments received, and inspector, the manager of the local flight AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The address for the standards district office/certificate holding Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is district office. The AMOC approval letter ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking in the ADDRESSES section. Comments must specifically reference this AD. (NPRM). will be available in the AD docket (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the shortly after receipt. effective date of this AD, for any requirement SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new in this AD to obtain corrective actions from FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Michael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer, a manufacturer, the action must be Dowty Propellers R352/6–123–F/1, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– R352/6–123–F/2, and R410/6–123–F/35 FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or model propellers. This proposed AD New England Executive Park, the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If was prompted by reports of dowel hole Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– approved by the DOA, the approval must cracks in the face of the rear hub half. 238–7761; fax 781–238–7170; email: include the DOA-authorized signature. This proposed AD would require a michael.schwetz@faa.gov. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any records review to determine repair service information contains procedures or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: status and marking the affected tests that are identified as RC, those propeller hubs as required. This Comments Invited procedures and tests must be done to comply proposed AD would also require with this AD; any procedures or tests that are We invite you to send any written not identified as RC are recommended. Those installing dowel hole liners as relevant data, views, or arguments about procedures and tests that are not identified necessary. We are proposing this AD to this NPRM. Send your comments to an as RC may be deviated from using accepted prevent loss of structural integrity of the address listed under the ADDRESSES methods in accordance with the operator’s propeller hub, which could result in section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– maintenance or inspection program without damage to the propeller and damage to obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided 2015–3661; Directorate Identifier 2015– the airplane. the procedures and tests identified as RC can NE–24–AD’’ at the beginning of your DATES: We must receive comments on comments. We specifically invite be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or this proposed AD by December 14, comments on the overall regulatory, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS changes to procedures or tests identified as 2015. economic, environmental, and energy RC require approval of an AMOC. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by aspects of this NPRM. We will consider (p) Related Information any of the following methods: all comments received by the closing • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to date and may amend this NPRM based (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the on those comments. Airworthiness Directive 2014–0200R1, dated instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we September 19, 2014, for related information. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, receive, without change, to http:// This MCAI may be found in the AD docket U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 www.regulations.gov, including any on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building personal information you provide. We VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Oct 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13OCP1.SGM 13OCP1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Proposed Rules 61331 will also post a report summarizing each MCAI and service information (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation substantive verbal contact with FAA referenced above. We are proposing this in Alaska to the extent that it justifies personnel concerning this NPRM. NPRM because we evaluated all making a regulatory distinction, and information provided by EASA and (4) Will not have a significant Discussion determined the unsafe condition exists economic impact, positive or negative, The European Aviation Safety Agency and is likely to exist or develop on other on a substantial number of small entities (EASA), which is the Technical Agent products of the same type design. This under the criteria of the Regulatory for the Member States of the European NPRM would require marking and Flexibility Act. Community, has issued EASA AD 2015– inspecting the affected propeller hubs to 0158, dated July 30, 2015 (referred to List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 determine repair status and installing hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an dowel hole liners as necessary. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation unsafe condition for the specified safety, Incorporation by reference, products. The MCAI states: Costs of Compliance Safety. Cracking around the hub location dowel We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 4 propellers installed on The Proposed Amendment holes in the face of the rear hub half has occurred sporadically. Previous airplanes of U.S. registry. We also Accordingly, under the authority investigations found no manufacturing estimate that it would take about 5 delegated to me by the Administrator, defects in cracked hubs and concluded that hours per propeller to comply with this the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the hub cracking was caused by damage to proposed AD. The average labor rate is 39 as follows: the dowel holes during propeller installation. $85 per hour. Required parts cost about Since that original SB was issued, three PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS hubs have been found to show cracking $322 per propeller. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this DIRECTIVES around the location dowel holes. The hubs were all found cracked within a short period proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $2,988. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of time and all had low time since new. This condition, if not detected, can continues to read as follows: adversely affect the structural integrity of the Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. propeller hub, with possible damage to the Title 49 of the United States Code propeller and to the aeroplane. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] You may obtain further information rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding by examining the MCAI in the AD section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness docket on the Internet at http:// the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: directive (AD): www.regulations.gov by searching for Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Dowty Propellers: Docket No. FAA–2015– and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– detail the scope of the Agency’s 3661; Directorate Identifier 2015–NE– 3661. authority. 24–AD. We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date Related Service Information Under 1 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, CFR Part 51 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by December 14, 2015. Dowty Propellers has issued Alert General requirements.’’ Under that Service Bulletin (ASB) No. F50–61– section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs A165, Revision 2, dated July 28, 2015. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. The service information describes air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability procedures for installing liners in the for practices, methods, and procedures hub location dowel holes in the face of the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to Dowty Propellers R352/ the rear hub half and marking the hub safety in air commerce. This regulation 6–123–F/1, R352/6–123–F/2, and R410/6– 123–F/35 model propellers, part numbers (P/ with the repair number. This service is within the scope of that authority Ns) 660715001, 660715004, and 660715005 information is reasonably available because it addresses an unsafe condition with hub P/Ns 660715201, 660715255, because the interested parties have that is likely to exist or develop on 660720217, 660720241, 660720252, access to it through their normal course products identified in this rulemaking 660720260, and 660720288, installed. of business or by the means identified action. (d) Reason in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by reports of dowel Other Related Service Information We determined that this proposed AD hole cracks in the face of the rear hub half. Dowty Propellers has issued would not have federalism implications We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of Component Maintenance Manual, 61– structural integrity of the propeller hub, under Executive Order 13132. This which could result in damage to the 10–34, Repair No. 53, dated May 15, proposed AD would not have a propeller and damage to the airplane. 2013. The service information describes substantial direct effect on the States, on procedures for installing liners in the the relationship between the national (e) Actions and Compliance hub location dowel holes and marking Government and the States, or on the Comply with this AD within the the repair number on modified hubs. distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already responsibilities among the various done. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS FAA’s Determination and Requirements (1) At the next removal of the propeller levels of government. of This Proposed AD from the airplane, or within 7,500 flight For the reasons discussed above, I This product has been approved by hours (FHs), whichever occurs first, after the certify this proposed regulation: effective date of this AD do the following: the aviation authority of the United (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (i) Review propeller maintenance records Kingdom, and is approved for operation action’’ under Executive Order 12866, to determine if the affected propeller hub has in the United States. Pursuant to our (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under been repaired in accordance with Dowty bilateral agreement with the European the DOT Regulatory Policies and Propellers Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. Community, EASA has notified us of Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, F50–61–A165 Revision 2, dated July 28, the unsafe condition described in the 1979), 2015. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Oct 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\13OCP1.SGM 13OCP1

61332 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Proposed Rules (ii) If, during the maintenance records Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY review required by paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this October 1, 2015. AD, an affected hub is found not repaired Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Internal Revenue Service then, before next flight, install liners into the Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller hub location dowel holes and mark the hub. 26 CFR Part 1 Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Use Dowty Propellers ASB No. F50–61–A165 Revision 2, dated July 28, 2015 to install the [FR Doc. 2015–25643 Filed 10–9–15; 8:45 am] [REG–115452–14] liners and mark the hub. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (iii) If, during the maintenance records RIN 1545–BM12 review required by paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this AD, an affected hub is found repaired then, Disguised Payments for Services; before next flight, mark the hub using Dowty SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE Extension of Comment Period Propellers ASB No. F50–61–A165 Revision 2, COMMISSION AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), dated July 28, 2015. Treasury. (f) Credit for Previous Actions 17 CFR Part 210 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; (1) You may take credit for maintenance extension of comment period. records reviews and installations that are [Release No. 33–9929A; 34–75985A; IC– required by paragraph (e) of this AD if you 31849A; File No. S7–20–15] SUMMARY: This document extends the performed these actions before the effective comment period for a notice of date of this AD using Dowty Propellers ASB RIN 3235–AL77 proposed rulemaking (REG–115452–14) No. F50–61–A165 Revision 1, dated May 12, that was published in the Federal 2015 or initial issue dated November 19, Request for Comment on the Register on Thursday, July 23, 2015. 2012. Effectiveness of Financial Disclosures The proposed regulations relate to (2) You may take credit for any About Entities Other Than the disguised payments for services under maintenance records reviews or corrective section 707(a)(2)(A) of the Internal Registrant actions that are required by paragraph (e) of Revenue Code. this AD if you performed these actions before the effective date of this AD using AGENCY:Securities and Exchange DATES: Written or electronic comments Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) 61– Commission. and requests for a public hearing for the 10–34, Repair No. 53, dated August 11, 2008, notice of proposed rulemaking ACTION: Request for comment; which relates to repair scheme 650510057. published on July 23, 2015 (80 FR correction. 43652), is extended to November 16, (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2015. (AMOCs) SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Commission published a document in ADDRESSES: Send submissions to Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this the Federal Register of October 1, 2015, CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–115452–14), Room AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR seeking public comment regarding the 5203, Internal Revenue Service, P.O. 39.19 to make your request. financial disclosure requirements in Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044. Submissions (h) Related Information Regulation S–X for certain entities other may be hand-delivered Monday through (1) For more information about this AD, than a registrant. The RIN was omitted Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and contact Michael Schwetz, Aerospace from this document. This correction is 4 p.m. to CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG–115452– Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, being published to add the RIN to that 14), Courier’s Desk, Internal Revenue FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, document. Service, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW., Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– Washington, DC, or sent electronically, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 7761; fax: 781–238–7170; email: Todd E. Hardiman, Associate Chief via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at michael.schwetz@faa.gov. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Accountant, at (202) 551–3516, Division http://www.regulations.gov (indicate Safety Agency AD 2015–0158, dated July 30, of Corporation Finance; Duc Dang, IRS and REG–115452–14). 2015, for more information. You may Special Counsel, at (202) 551–3386, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Office of the Chief Accountant; or Jacklyn M. Goldberg at (202) 317–6850 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Matthew Giordano, Chief Accountant, at (not a toll free number). searching for and locating it in Docket No. (202) 551–6892, Division of Investment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notice FAA–2015–3661. Management, Securities and Exchange of proposed rulemaking that appeared (3) Dowty Propellers ASB No. F50–61– in the Federal Register on Thursday, Commission, 100 F Street NE., A165 Revision 2, dated July 28, 2015 and Washington, DC 20549. July 23, 2015 (80 FR 43652) announced CMM 61–10–34, Repair No. 53, dated August 11, 2008 can be obtained from Dowty that written and electronic comments Correction and requests for a public hearing must Propellers, using the contact information in paragraph (h)(4) of this proposed AD. In the Federal Register of October 1, be received by October 21, 2015. Due to (4) For service information identified in an intense public interest, the comment 2015, in FR Doc. 2015–24875, on page this proposed AD, contact Dowty Propellers, due date to receive electronic comments 59083, in the second column, in the asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 114 Powers Court, Sterling, VA 20166; and requests for a public hearing has heading of the document, the RIN is been extended to Monday, November phone: 703–421–4434; fax: 703–450–0087; email: technicalsupport@dowty.com; added to read as 3235–AL77. 16, 2015. Internet: www.http://dowty.com/services/ Dated: October 7, 2015. repair-and-overhaul. Martin V. Franks, Brent J. Fields, (5) You may view this service information Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Secretary. Legal Processing Division, Associate Chief at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, [FR Doc. 2015–25948 Filed 10–9–15; 8:45 am] Counsel, (Procedure and Administration). MA. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 14, 2015.
ContactMichael Schwetz, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7761; fax 781-238-7170; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 61330 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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