83_FR_51017 83 FR 50821 - Airworthiness Directives; Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG Propellers

83 FR 50821 - Airworthiness Directives; Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG Propellers

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 196 (October 10, 2018)

Page Range50821-50822
FR Document2018-21507

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG model HO-V 62 propellers. This AD was prompted by the failure of the propeller blade lag screws. This AD requires removal of the affected propeller blades and installation of modified propeller blades marked with change letter ``A'' or ``B.'' We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 10, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0281; Product Identifier 2018-NE-06-AD; Amendment 
39-19437; AD 2018-20-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG model HO-V 62 propellers. This AD was prompted 
by the failure of the propeller blade lag screws. This AD requires 
removal of the affected propeller blades and installation of modified 
propeller blades marked with change letter ``A'' or ``B.'' We are 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 14, 2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG, Sales and Service, 
K[uuml]pferlingstrasse 9, 83022 Rosenheim, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 8031 
1878 0; fax: +49 (0) 8031 1878 78; email: prop.com">info@hoffmann-prop.com. You 
may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller 
Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0281.

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-2018-
0281; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is 
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen Maisttison, Aerospace 
Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Ave, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7076; fax: 781-238-7151; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Hoffmann GmbH & Co. 
KG model HO-V 62 propellers. The NPRM published in the Federal Register 
on July 12, 2018 (83 FR 32219). The NPRM was prompted by the failure of 
the propeller blade lag screws. The NPRM proposed to require removal of 
the affected propeller blades and installation of modified propeller 
blades marked with change letter ``A'' or ``B.'' We are issuing this AD 
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2017-0220, dated November 10, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI 
states:

    In 1983, occurrences were reported of fatigue failure of 
propeller blade lag screws, at rotation speeds between 2950 and 3250 
revolutions per minute (RPM) in flight.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-
flight propeller blade detachment, possibly resulting in damage to 
the powered sailplane and/or injury to persons on the ground.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Hoffmann issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) 4, providing the necessary instructions. 
Consequently, LBA Germany issued AD 83-150 (later revised), which 
applied only to HO-V 62 propellers with R/L 160T blades, when in 
combination with a Limbach L 2000 engine, to require a limitation of 
continuous operation to 2 900 RPM, to prohibit aerobatic flights, 
calibrate the tachometer, install a placard, and inspection of the 
propeller blades. LBA AD 83-150/4 also required overhaul and 
replacement of the affected propeller blades with modified blades, 
either having 5 lag screws with 12 mm diameter, or 6 screws, and 
required implementing a time between overhaul (TBO) of 600 flight 
hours (FH).
    Since that [LBA] AD was issued, based on a stress analysis of 
lag screws on blades with continuous operating speed above 2 900 
RPM, it was determined that the 6-screws configuration or the 5 
screws configuration with increased strength is necessary to ensure 
safe propeller operation. In addition, since the LBA AD applied only 
to a limited population (Limbach engine only), many propellers have 
not been modified as described in Hoffmann SB 4C. Consequently, 
Hoffmann issued SB E34 Revision B, to provide blade replacement 
instructions

    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-2018-0281.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Revised the Name of the Type Certificate Holder

    We determined that the name of the type certificate (TC) design 
holder that we used in the NPRM does not match the name used in the 
type certificate data sheet. We have revised references in this AD from 
``Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG'' to ``Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG'' when 
we are referring to the name of the TC design holder.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule 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 for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin (SB) 
E34 Rev. B, dated September 18, 2017. The SB describes the instructions 
for the removal and installation of the propeller blades.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 50 propellers installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Replace blades between overhaul.......  3 work-hours x $85 per            $3,150          $3,405         $85,125
                                         hour = $255.
Replace blades at overhaul............  0 work-hours x $85 per             3,150           3,150          78,750
                                         hour = $0.
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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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

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 this AD:
    (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, 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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-20-03 Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG: Amendment 39-19437; Docket No. 
FAA-2018-0281; Product Identifier 2018-NE-06-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 14, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG model HO-V 62 
propellers without modified blades marked with change letter ``A'' 
or ``B'' suffix to the serial number (S/N).

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 6110, Propeller 
Assembly.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the failure of the propeller blade lag 
screws. We are issuing the AD to prevent failure of the propeller. 
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the release 
of the propeller blade, damage to the aircraft, and injury and/or 
loss of life.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    Within 30 days of the effective date of this AD, remove the 
applicable propeller blades and install modified propeller blades 
marked with a change letter ``A'' or ``B'' suffix to the S/N marked 
on the blade.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install a propeller 
blade if it is not marked with a change letter ``A'' or ``B'' suffix 
to the S/N marked on the blade.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the Boston ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Maureen 
Maisttison, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 
District Ave, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7076; fax: 781-
238-7151; email: [email protected].
    (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2017-0220, dated 
November 10, 2017, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD 
in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0281.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                     RPM, it was determined that the 6-screws
                                                                                                      Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                         configuration or the 5 screws configuration
                                             Federal Aviation Administration                          Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.                      with increased strength is necessary to
                                                                                                                                                            ensure safe propeller operation. In addition,
                                                                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      since the LBA AD applied only to a limited
                                             14 CFR Part 39                                           Maureen Maisttison, Aerospace                         population (Limbach engine only), many
                                             [Docket No. FAA–2018–0281; Product                       Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA,                     propellers have not been modified as
                                             Identifier 2018–NE–06–AD; Amendment 39–                  1200 District Ave, Burlington, MA                     described in Hoffmann SB 4C. Consequently,
                                             19437; AD 2018–20–03]                                    01803; phone: 781–238–7076; fax: 781–                 Hoffmann issued SB E34 Revision B, to
                                                                                                      238–7151; email: maureen.maisttison@                  provide blade replacement instructions
                                             RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                      faa.gov.                                                You may obtain further information
                                             Airworthiness Directives; Hoffmann                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            by examining the MCAI in the AD
                                             GmbH & Co. KG Propellers                                                                                       docket on the internet at http://
                                                                                                      Discussion
                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                                                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                         We issued a notice of proposed                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                             Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                      rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                     0281.
                                             ACTION: Final rule.                                      part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                                                                                      apply to certain Hoffmann GmbH & Co.                  Comments
                                             SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                             airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                 KG model HO–V 62 propellers. The                        We gave the public the opportunity to
                                             Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG model HO–                         NPRM published in the Federal                         participate in developing this final rule.
                                             V 62 propellers. This AD was prompted                    Register on July 12, 2018 (83 FR 32219).              We received no comments on the NPRM
                                             by the failure of the propeller blade lag                The NPRM was prompted by the failure                  or on the determination of the cost to
                                             screws. This AD requires removal of the                  of the propeller blade lag screws. The                the public.
                                             affected propeller blades and                            NPRM proposed to require removal of
                                                                                                      the affected propeller blades and                     Revised the Name of the Type
                                             installation of modified propeller blades                                                                      Certificate Holder
                                             marked with change letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B.’’                installation of modified propeller blades
                                             We are issuing this AD to address the                    marked with change letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B.’’               We determined that the name of the
                                             unsafe condition on these products.                      We are issuing this AD to address the                 type certificate (TC) design holder that
                                             DATES: This AD is effective November
                                                                                                      unsafe condition on these products.                   we used in the NPRM does not match
                                                                                                         The European Aviation Safety Agency                the name used in the type certificate
                                             14, 2018.
                                                                                                      (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  data sheet. We have revised references
                                             ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                                                                      for the Member States of the European                 in this AD from ‘‘Hoffmann Propeller
                                             identified in this final rule, contact                   Community, has issued EASA AD 2017–
                                             Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG,                                                                              GmbH & Co. KG’’ to ‘‘Hoffmann GmbH
                                                                                                      0220, dated November 10, 2017                         & Co. KG’’ when we are referring to the
                                             Sales and Service, Küpferlingstrasse 9,                 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to
                                             83022 Rosenheim, Germany; phone: +49                                                                           name of the TC design holder.
                                                                                                      address the unsafe condition on these
                                             (0) 8031 1878 0; fax: +49 (0) 8031 1878                  products. The MCAI states:                            Conclusion
                                             78; email: info@hoffmann-prop.com.
                                             You may view this service information                       In 1983, occurrences were reported of                 We reviewed the relevant data and
                                             at the FAA, Engine & Propeller                           fatigue failure of propeller blade lag screws,        determined that air safety and the
                                             Standards Branch, 1200 District
                                                                                                      at rotation speeds between 2950 and 3250              public interest require adopting this
                                                                                                      revolutions per minute (RPM) in flight.               final rule as proposed except for minor
                                             Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For                           This condition, if not detected and
                                             information on the availability of this                                                                        editorial changes. We have determined
                                                                                                      corrected, could lead to in-flight propeller          that these minor changes:
                                             material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.                  blade detachment, possibly resulting in
                                             It is also available on the internet at                  damage to the powered sailplane and/or                   • Are consistent with the intent that
                                             http://www.regulations.gov by searching                  injury to persons on the ground.                      was proposed in the NPRM for
                                             for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                       To address this potential unsafe condition,        addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                             0281.                                                    Hoffmann issued Service Bulletin (SB) 4,                 • Do not add any additional burden
                                                                                                      providing the necessary instructions.                 upon the public than was already
                                             Examining the AD Docket                                  Consequently, LBA Germany issued AD 83–               proposed in the NPRM.
                                               You may examine the AD docket on                       150 (later revised), which applied only to
                                                                                                      HO–V 62 propellers with R/L 160T blades,              Related Service Information
                                             the internet at http://                                  when in combination with a Limbach L 2000
                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for                     engine, to require a limitation of continuous           We reviewed Hoffmann Propeller
                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                        operation to 2 900 RPM, to prohibit aerobatic         GmbH & Co. KG Service Bulletin (SB)
                                             0281; or in person at Docket Operations                  flights, calibrate the tachometer, install a          E34 Rev. B, dated September 18, 2017.
                                             between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                        placard, and inspection of the propeller              The SB describes the instructions for the
                                             through Friday, except Federal holidays.                 blades. LBA AD 83–150/4 also required                 removal and installation of the propeller
                                             The AD docket contains this final rule,                  overhaul and replacement of the affected              blades.
                                             the mandatory continuing airworthiness                   propeller blades with modified blades, either
                                                                                                      having 5 lag screws with 12 mm diameter, or           Costs of Compliance
                                             information (MCAI), the regulatory
                                                                                                      6 screws, and required implementing a time
                                             evaluation, any comments received, and                                                                           We estimate that this AD affects 50
                                                                                                      between overhaul (TBO) of 600 flight hours
                                             other information. The address for                       (FH).                                                 propellers installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                             Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–                          Since that [LBA] AD was issued, based on           registry.
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                                             5527) is U.S. Department of                              a stress analysis of lag screws on blades with          We estimate the following costs to
                                             Transportation, Docket Operations,                       continuous operating speed above 2 900                comply with this AD:




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                                                                                                                      ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                 Cost per        Cost on U.S.
                                                                    Action                                                 Labor cost                         Parts cost         product          operators

                                             Replace blades between overhaul .................         3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .............            $3,150              $3,405           $85,125
                                             Replace blades at overhaul ............................   0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 .................           3,150               3,150            78,750



                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                (4) Will not have a significant                     (g) Required Actions
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                      economic impact, positive or negative,                  Within 30 days of the effective date of this
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                     on a substantial number of small entities             AD, remove the applicable propeller blades
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                      under the criteria of the Regulatory                  and install modified propeller blades marked
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                    Flexibility Act.                                      with a change letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ suffix to the
                                             the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                                                             S/N marked on the blade.
                                                                                                        List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                             Aviation Programs, describes in more                                                                             (h) Installation Prohibition
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                             Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                        safety, Incorporation by reference,                     After the effective date of this AD, do not
                                             authority.                                                                                                       install a propeller blade if it is not marked
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                    Safety.
                                                                                                                                                              with a change letter ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ suffix to the
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                   Adoption of the Amendment                             S/N marked on the blade.
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                         Accordingly, under the authority                    (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                     delegated to me by the Administrator,                 (AMOCs)
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        (1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch,
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                    follows:                                              FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                           for this AD, if requested using the procedures
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                      PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                    DIRECTIVES                                            14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
                                             is within the scope of that authority                                                                            principal inspector or local Flight Standards
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                   ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               District Office, as appropriate. If sending
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                      continues to read as follows:                         information directly to the manager of the
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                         Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        Boston ACO Branch, send it to the attention
                                             action.                                                                                                          of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                    § 39.13    [Amended]                                  this AD.
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                                                                               (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                       the following new airworthiness                       or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                    directive (AD):                                       of the local flight standards district office/
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                       2018–20–03 Hoffmann GmbH & Co. KG:                    certificate holding district office.
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                   Amendment 39–19437; Docket No.
                                                                                                                                                              (j) Related Information
                                             Division, but during this transition                           FAA–2018–0281; Product Identifier
                                                                                                            2018–NE–06–AD.                                      (1) For more information about this AD,
                                             period, the Executive Director has
                                                                                                                                                              contact Maureen Maisttison, Aerospace
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                       (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                                                                              Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200
                                             applicable to engines, propellers, and                       This AD is effective November 14, 2018.             District Ave, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone:
                                             associated appliances to the Manager,                                                                            781–238–7076; fax: 781–238–7151; email:
                                             Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,                     (b) Affected ADs
                                                                                                                                                              maureen.maisttison@faa.gov.
                                             Policy and Innovation Division.                              None.
                                                                                                                                                                (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety
                                             Regulatory Findings                                        (c) Applicability                                     Agency AD 2017–0220, dated November 10,
                                                                                                           This AD applies to Hoffmann GmbH & Co.             2017, for more information. You may
                                               This AD will not have federalism                         KG model HO–V 62 propellers without                   examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on
                                             implications under Executive Order                         modified blades marked with change letter             the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                             13132. This AD will not have a                             ‘‘A’’ or ‘‘B’’ suffix to the serial number (S/N).     searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on                                                                      2018–0281.
                                                                                                        (d) Subject
                                             the relationship between the national
                                             government and the States, or on the                         Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)                Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                             distribution of power and                                  Code 6110, Propeller Assembly.                        September 27, 2018.
                                             responsibilities among the various                         (e) Unsafe Condition                                  Robert J. Ganley,
                                             levels of government.                                         This AD was prompted by the failure of the         Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                               For the reasons discussed above, I                       propeller blade lag screws. We are issuing the        Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                             certify this AD:                                           AD to prevent failure of the propeller. The           [FR Doc. 2018–21507 Filed 10–9–18; 8:45 am]
                                               (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                    unsafe condition, if not addressed, could             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                             action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                      result in the release of the propeller blade,
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                                               (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                  damage to the aircraft, and injury and/or loss
                                             the DOT Regulatory Policies and                            of life.
                                             Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                      (f) Compliance
                                             1979),                                                        Comply with this AD within the
                                               (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                  compliance times specified, unless already
                                             in Alaska, and                                             done.



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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective November 14, 2018.
ContactMaureen Maisttison, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Ave, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7076; fax: 781-238-7151; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 50821 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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