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Actions Compliance Procedures

(1) Inspect the horizontal stabilizer attachment Within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) Follow B–N Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited
bolts and anchor nuts for damage and wear. or 2 months, whichever occurs first, after Service Bulletin number SB 302, Issue 2,
December 14, 2006 (the effective date of dated April 12, 2005.
this AD).

(2) If you find any damaged or worn horizontal Before further flight after the inspection re- Follow B–N Britten-Norman Aircraft Limited
stabilizer attachment bolts and/or anchor quired in paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. Service Bulletin number SB 302, Issue 2,
nuts during the inspection required in para- dated April 12, 2005. Do any necessary re-
graph (e)(1) of this AD, replace with new, placements following B–N Group Ltd. Modi-
modified horizontal stabilizer attachment fication Leaflet for Mod NB–M–1787, Issue
bolts as specified in the service information 1, dated August 1, 2005.
(or FAA-approved equivalent part).

(3) If you do not find damaged or worn hori- Upon accumulating 1,000 hours TIS after the Follow B–N Group Ltd. Modification Leaflet for
zontal stabilizer attachment bolts and/or an- inspection required in paragraph (e)(1) of Mod NB–M–1787, Issue 1, dated August 1,
chor nuts during the inspection required in this AD. 2005.
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, replace the hori-
zontal stabilizer attachment bolts and anchor
nuts with new, modified horizontal stabilizer
attachment bolts as specified in the service
information (or FAA-approved equivalent
part).

(4) You may replace the horizontal stabilizer As of December 14, 2006 (the effective date Follow B–N Group Ltd. Modification Leaflet for
attachment bolts and anchor nuts with the of this AD). Mod NB–M–1787, Issue 1, dated August 1,
new, modified horizontal stabilizer attach- 2005.
ment bolts as specified in the service infor-
mation (or FAA-approved equivalent part) at
any time, but no later than the applicable
times specified in paragraphs (e)(2) and
(e)(3) of this AD. After installing the new,
modified horizontal stabilizer attachment
bolts, no further action is required.

Alternative Methods of Compliance Records Administration (NARA). For Final rule; request for
ACTION:
(AMOCs) information on the availability of this comments.
(f) The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Albert J. to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.
html. airworthiness directive (AD) for the
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; products listed above. This AD results
telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816) 329– Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on from mandatory continuing
4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs October 30, 2006.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
airworthiness information (MCAI)
Kim Smith, issued by an aviation authority of
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft another country to identify and correct
Related Information Certification Service. an unsafe condition on an aviation
(g) MCAI United Kingdom Civil Aviation [FR Doc. E6–18723 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
Authority AD No. G–2004–0014 R1, Effective BILLING CODE 4910–13–P condition as:
Date: July 29, 2005, also addresses the subject
of this AD. One propeller blade has recently been
identified after delivery from Dowty
Material Incorporated by Reference DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Propellers where the blade counterweight
(h) You must use B–N Britten-Norman capscrew holes have not been correctly
Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Limited Service Bulletin number SB drilled. If the capscrew holes are not
302, Issue 2, dated April 12, 2005, and B–N machined to their required depth, it may
Group Ltd. Modification Leaflet for Mod NB–
14 CFR Part 39 appear that the capscrew has been correctly
M–1787, Issue 1, dated August 1, 2005, to do assembled, but the counterweight will not be
the actions required by this AD, unless the [Docket No. FAA–2006–26220; Directorate properly retained. This condition, if not
AD specifies otherwise. Identifier 2006–NE–40–AD; Amendment 39– corrected, could result in failure (due to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 14822; AD 2006–23–10] fatigue) of one or more capscrews, release of
approved the incorporation by reference of the counterweight during propeller operation
this service information under 5 U.S.C. and consequent risk of injury to aircraft
RIN 2120–AA64 occupants and persons on the ground. Dowty
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in has concluded that the problem is associated
Airworthiness Directives; Dowty only with blades manufactured between
this AD, contact B–N Group Ltd., Bembridge
Airport, Isle of Wight, PO35 5PR, United Propellers R321/4–82–F/8; R324/4–82– April and July 2006, identified by serial
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Kingdom; telephone: +44 (0) 1983 872511; F/9; R333/4–82–F/12; and R334/4–82–F/ number in the applicability section of this
fax: +44 (0) 1983 873246. 13 Propellers directive.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Central Region, Office of the Regional AGENCY: Federal Aviation This AD requires actions that are
Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri Administration (FAA), Department of intended to address the unsafe
64106; or at the National Archives and Transportation (DOT). condition described in the MCAI.

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DATES: This AD becomes effective responsibilities to identify and correct Differences Between the AD and the
November 24, 2006. unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated MCAI or Service Information
The Director of the Federal Register products. We have reviewed the MCAI and
approved the incorporation by reference This AD references the MCAI and related service information and, in
of Dowty Propellers Alert Service related service information that we general, agree with their substance. But
Bulletin (ASB) No. 61–A1133, dated considered in forming the engineering we might have found it necessary to use
October 17, 2006, and ASB No. 61– basis to correct the unsafe condition. different words from those in the MCAI
A1134, dated October 17, 2006, listed in The AD contains text copied from the to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
the AD, as of November 24, 2006. MCAI and for this reason might not operators and is enforceable. In making
We must receive comments on this follow our plain language principles. these changes, we do not intend to differ
AD by December 11, 2006.
Discussion substantively from the information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by provided in the MCAI and related
any of the following methods: The European Aviation Safety Agency service information.
• DOT Docket Web Site: Go to http:// (EASA), which is the aviation authority We might also have required different
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for the European community, has issued actions in this AD from those in the
for sending your comments Emergency Airworthiness Directive No. MCAI in order to follow FAA policies.
electronically. 2006–0326–E, dated October 23, 2006 Any such differences are described in a
• Fax: (202) 493–2251. (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to separate paragraph of the AD. These
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, correct an unsafe condition for the requirements take precedence over the
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 specified products. The MCAI states actions copied from the MCAI.
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, that:
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590– FAA’s Determination of the Effective
One propeller blade has recently been
0001. identified after delivery from Dowty
Date
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on Propellers where the blade counterweight An unsafe condition exists that
the plaza level of the Nassif Building, capscrew holes have not been correctly requires the immediate adoption of this
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, drilled. If the capscrew holes are not AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday machined to their required depth, it may the flying public justifies waiving notice
through Friday, except Federal holidays. appear that the capscrew has been correctly
and comment prior to adoption of this
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// assembled, but the counterweight will not be
rule because propeller blades have not
www.regulations.gov. Follow the properly retained. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in failure (due to been adequately machined to properly
instructions for submitting comments. retain counterweights. This condition, if
fatigue) of one or more capscrews, release of
Examining the AD Docket the counterweight during propeller operation not corrected, could result in failure
and consequent risk of injury to aircraft (due to fatigue) of one or more
You may examine the AD docket on occupants and persons on the ground. Dowty capscrews, release of the counterweight
the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in has concluded that the problem is associated during propeller operation, consequent
person at the Docket Management only with blades manufactured between risk of injury to aircraft occupants and
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., April and July 2006, identified by serial
persons on the ground, and loss of
Monday through Friday, except Federal number in the applicability section of this
directive. control of aircraft in flight.
holidays. The AD docket contains this
We have concluded that due to the
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any You may obtain further information serious nature of this problem of the
comments received, and other by examining the MCAI in the AD limited number of blades listed in the
information. The street address for the docket. ASBs and in the applicability section of
Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
Relevant Service Information EASA Emergency AD No. 2006–0326–E,
5227) is in the ADDRESSES section.
this AD must be a final rule; request for
Comments will be available in the AD Dowty Propellers has issued ASB No. comments to require identification,
docket shortly after receipt. 61–A1133, dated October 17, 2006, and inspection, and where necessary rework
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ASB No. 61–A1134, dated October 17, of the affected propeller blades.
Frank Walsh, Aerospace Engineer, 2006. The actions described in those Therefore, we determined that notice
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, ASBs are intended to correct the unsafe and opportunity for public comment
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 condition identified in the MCAI. before issuing this AD are impracticable
New England Executive Park, and that good cause exists for making
Burlington, MA 01803; telephone (781) FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD this amendment effective in fewer than
238–7158; fax (781) 238–7170. 30 days.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another Comments Invited
Streamlined Issuance of AD country, and is approved for operation This AD is a final rule that involves
The FAA is implementing a new in the United States. Pursuant to our requirements affecting flight safety, and
process for streamlining the issuance of bilateral agreement with this State of we did not precede it by notice and
ADs related to MCAI. This streamlined Design Authority, they have notified us opportunity for public comment. We
process will allow us to adopt MCAI of the unsafe condition described in the invite you to send any written relevant
safety requirements in a more efficient MCAI and service information data, views, or arguments about this AD.
manner and will reduce safety risks to referenced above. We are issuing this Send your comments to an address
the public. This process continues to AD because we evaluated all the listed under the ADDRESSES section.
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follow all FAA AD issuance processes to information provided by the State of Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–26220;
meet legal, economic, Administrative Design Authority and determined the Directorate Identifier 2006–NE–40–AD’’
Procedure Act, and Federal Register unsafe condition exists and is likely to at the beginning of your comments. We
requirements. We also continue to meet exist or develop on other products of the specifically invite comments on the
our technical decision-making same type design. overall regulatory, economic,

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environmental, and energy aspects of Adoption of the Amendment Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 61–A1133,
this AD. We will consider all comments dated October 17, 2006, and ASB No. 61–
■ Accordingly, under the authority A1134, dated October 17, 2006, as applicable.
received by the closing date and may
delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) When discrepancies are found, before
amend this AD because of those
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as further flight the counterweight attachment
comments.
follows: hole must be re-machined. Contact Dowty
We will post all comments we Propellers for advice on re-machining the
receive, without change, to http:// PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS holes.
dms.dot.gov, including any personal DIRECTIVES (3) After the effective date of this directive,
information you provide. We will also no person may install one of the listed SN
post a report summarizing each ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 propeller blades on an aircraft unless the
substantive verbal contact we receive continues to read as follows: blade has been inspected and, if necessary,
about this AD. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. reworked in accordance with the
requirements of this directive.
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
FAA AD Differences
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (f) None.
the following new AD:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Other FAA AD Provisions
2006–23–10 Dowty Propellers (formerly
section 106, describes the authority of Dowty Rotol Ltd): Amendment 39– (g) The following provisions also apply to
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 14822. Docket No. FAA–2006–26220; this AD:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Directorate Identifier 2006–NE–40–AD. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
detail the scope of the Agency’s (AMOCs): The Manager, Boston Aircraft
Effective Date
authority. Certification Office, has the authority to
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, becomes effective November 24, 2006. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Affected ADs (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
General requirements.’’ Under that in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
(b) None.
section, Congress charges the FAA with a manufacturer or other source, use these
Applicability actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
(c) This AD applies to Dowty Propellers actions are considered FAA-approved if they
air commerce by prescribing regulations are approved by the State of Design Authority
for practices, methods, and procedures R321/4–82–F/8; R324/4–82–F/9; R333/4–82–
F/12; and R334/4–82–F/13 propellers, if (or their delegated agent). You are required
the Administrator finds necessary for to assure the product is airworthy before it
blades are installed with serial numbers
safety in air commerce. This regulation (SNs) A156121 through A156132; A156137 is returned to service.
is within the scope of that authority through A156160; A156165 through (3) Reporting Requirements: For any
because it addresses an unsafe condition A156168; A156177 through A156184; reporting requirement in this AD, under the
that is likely to exist or develop on A156194; and A156196 through A156200. provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
products identified in this rulemaking These propellers are known to be installed the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
action. on, but not limited to CASA 212; M7 has approved the information collection
Aerospace (formerly Fairchild; Swearingen) requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Regulatory Findings SA227TT, SA227AT, and SA227AC; and Number 2120–0056.
We determined that this AD will not BAE Systems (formerly British Aerospace) (h) Special Flight Permits: We are
Jetstream 3100 and 3200 series airplanes. prohibiting special flight permits.
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Reason Related Information
not have a substantial direct effect on (d) One propeller blade has recently been (i) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
the States, on the relationship between identified after delivery from Dowty Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
the national government and the States, Propellers where the blade counterweight Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2006–
or on the distribution of power and capscrew holes have not been correctly 0326–E, dated October 23, 2006.
responsibilities among the various drilled. If the capscrew holes are not
machined to their required depth, it may Material Incorporated by Reference
levels of government.
appear that the capscrew has been correctly (j) You must use the Dowty Propellers
For the reasons discussed above, I assembled, but the counterweight will not be
certify this AD: service information specified in Table 1 of
properly retained. This condition, if not this AD to do the actions required by this AD,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory corrected, could result in failure (due to unless the AD specifies otherwise.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; fatigue) of one or more capscrews, release of (1) The Director of the Federal Register
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the counterweight during propeller approved the incorporation by reference of
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures operation, and consequent risk of injury to
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and aircraft occupants and persons on the
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
ground. Dowty has concluded that the
3. Will not have a significant problem is associated only with blades
(2) For service information identified in
economic impact, positive or negative, manufactured between April and July 2006, this AD, contact Dowty Propellers, Anson
on a substantial number of small entities identified by SN in the applicability section Business Park, Cheltenham Road East,
under the criteria of the Regulatory of this directive. Gloucester GL 29QN, UK; telephone 44 (0)
Flexibility Act. 1452 716000; fax 44 (0) 1452 716001.
Actions and Compliance (3) You may review copies at the FAA,
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
(e) Unless already done, do the following New England Region, Office of the Regional
of the estimated costs to comply with Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park,
actions.
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
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(1) Before next flight after the effective date Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 of this directive, identify the propeller blades and Records Administration (NARA). For
that have a SN listed in the applicability information on the availability of this
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation section of this directive and inspect the material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go
safety, Incorporation by reference, affected blades in accordance with the to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
Safety. instructions contained in Dowty Propellers cfr/ibr-locations.html.

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TABLE 1.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE


Dowty Propellers Alert Service Bulletin Page Revision Date
No.

61–A1133 ............................................. All ......................................................... Original ................................................ October 17, 2006.


61–A1134 ............................................. All ......................................................... Original ................................................ October 17, 2006.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on for fatigue cracking; repair or replace FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
November 1, 2006. any wing main spar lower cap where Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer,
Peter A. White, fatigue cracking is found; and report any ASW–150 (c/o MIDO–43), 10100
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller fatigue cracking found. This AD results Reunion Place, Suite 650, San Antonio,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. from fatigue cracking at the wing center Texas 78216; telephone: (210) 308–
[FR Doc. E6–18840 Filed 11–8–06; 8:45 am] splice joint outboard fastener hole in 3365; fax: (210) 308–3370.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P one of the wing main spar lower caps.
We are issuing this AD to detect and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
correct cracks in the wing main spar Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION lower cap, which could result in failure
of the spar cap and lead to wing On August 3, 2006, we issued a
Federal Aviation Administration separation and loss of control of the proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal
airplane. Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to
14 CFR Part 39
DATES: This AD becomes effective on include an AD that would apply to all
[Docket No. FAA–2004–20007; Directorate December 14, 2006. Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Model
Identifier 2004–CE–50–AD; Amendment 39– As of December 14, 2006, the Director AT–602 airplanes. This proposal was
14798; AD 2006–23–01] of the Federal Register approved the published in the Federal Register as a
RIN 2120–AA64 incorporation by reference of certain supplemental notice of proposed
publications listed in the regulation. rulemaking (NPRM) on August 9, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, ADDRESSES: To get the service (71 FR 45467). The supplemental NPRM
Inc. Model AT–602 Airplanes information identified in this AD, proposed to require you to repetitively
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contact Air Tractor, Inc. at P.O. Box 485, inspect (using the eddy current method)
Administration (FAA), DOT. Olney, Texas 76374; telephone: (940) the wing center splice joint two
ACTION: Final rule. 564–5616; or fax: (940) 564–5612. outboard fastener holes on both of the
To view the AD docket, go to the wing main spar lower caps for fatigue
SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new Docket Management Facility; U.S. cracking; repair or replace any wing
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Air Department of Transportation, 400 main spar lower cap where fatigue
Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Model AT– Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
cracking is found; and report any fatigue
602 airplanes. This AD requires you to Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–
cracking found.
repetitively inspect (using the eddy 0001 or on the Internet at http://
current method) the wing center splice dms.dot.gov. The docket number is The following table contains AD
joint two outboard fastener holes on FAA–2004–20007; Directorate Identifier actions that address the wing spar safe
both of the wing main spar lower caps 2004–CE–50–AD. life of the Air Tractor airplane fleet:

RELATED AD ACTIONS
AD No. Affected air tractor model airplanes Status

2000–14–51 ................................................................. AT–501, AT–502, and AT–502A ................................. Superseded by AD 2001–10–04.


2001–10–04 ................................................................. AT–400, AT–500, and AT–800 Series ........................ Revised by AD 2001–10–04 R1.
2001–10–04 R1 ........................................................... AT–400, AT–500, and AT–800 Series ........................ Superseded by AD 2002–11–05.
2002–11–05 ................................................................. AT–400, AT–401, AT–401B, AT–402, AT–402A, AT– Revised by AD 2002–11–05 R1.
402B, AT–501, AT–802, and AT–802A.
2002–13–02 ................................................................. AT–300, AT–301, AT–302, AT–400, and AT–400A Superseded by AD 2003–06–01.
Airplanes.
2002–11–03 ................................................................. AT–502, AT–502A, AT–502B, and AT–503A ............. Superseded by AD 2002–26–05.
2002–26–05 ................................................................. AT–502, AT–502A, AT–502B, and AT–503A ............. Current.
2003–06–01 ................................................................. AT–300, AT–301, AT–302, AT–400, and AT–400A ... Current.
2002–11–05 R1 ........................................................... AT–501 ........................................................................ Current.
2006–08–08 ................................................................. AT–400, AT–401, AT–401B, AT–402, AT–402A, and Current.
AT–402B.
2006–08–09 ................................................................. AT–802 and AT–802A ................................................ Current.

You may view these ADs at the Comments Comment Issue No. 1: Publish the
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following Internet Web site addresses: Manufacturer Service Information


http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory We provided the public the
_and_Guidance_Library/rgAD.nsf/ opportunity to participate in developing Jack Buster with the Modification and
MainFrame?OpenFrameSet this AD. The following presents the Replacement Parts Association
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html. comments received on the proposal and (MARPA) provides comments on how
FAA’s response to each comment: the FAA addresses publishing

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