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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 165 / Friday, August 26, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 50171
numbers. The commenter believes the in this AD to prevent ‘‘operation of a regularly scheduled maintenance, and
proposed AD would require operators to part physically installed in a module.’’ will require 66 work hours per engine.
inspect every JT8D before March 31, We do not agree. A definition of The high pressure compressor section of
2008. Those inspections would force ‘‘installed part’’ is unnecessary because the remaining 474 engines will be
early removal of many engines. We this proposed AD prohibits all parts inspected during regularly scheduled
partially agree. Table 1 of this AD lists with zero cycles-in-service that are maintenance, and will not require
all life-limited rear compressor front listed in Table 1 from entering service, additional labor costs to inspect. The
hubs, and operators must inspect them regardless of whether they are installed average labor rate is $65 per work hour.
by the March 31, 2008, deadline. Table or not. However, we added a new We estimate that half of the parts
2 of this AD lists all rear compressor paragraph (h) to prevent installing any presently installed will require
front hubs that are non-life limited. engine that has an affected disk or hub replacement, at a cost of approximately
Operators must inspect them at the next that has zero cycles-in-service after May $6,730,800. Based on this information,
accessibility. We removed the rear 14, 2001, and recodified the subsequent we estimate the total cost of the AD to
compressor rear hubs from this AD, paragraphs. U.S. operators to be $7,398,620.
based on a previous comment.
Operators’ Cost Authority for This Rulemaking
Compliance Date One commenter asks that we explain Title 49 of the United States Code
One commenter asks us to explain the cost to operators, suggesting that we specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
how we determined the March 31, 2008 evaluate the cost as if every part fails rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
compliance date. The commenter states inspection. The commenter states that Section 106, describes the authority of
that it is unclear how we selected that the current market value for all affected the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
compliance date since corrosion parts is $14,413,020, and the cost to Aviation Programs, describes in more
inspection ADs 2003–16–05 and 2003– disassemble, inspect and reassemble detail the scope of the Agency’s
12–07, as well as PW ASBs A6431 and engines outside of regularly scheduled authority.
A6435, designate July 18, 2011, as a maintenance is $1,766,440. We are issuing this rulemaking under
compliance date. We disagree. We still consider our
We evaluated the results of a risk the authority described in Subtitle VII,
evaluation of cost as noted in the NPRM
analysis based on inspection data Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
valid. We do not expect that every part
obtained from a sample of parts repaired ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
will fail the inspection, although we
by the repair vendor. That analysis section, Congress charges the FAA with
estimate that the number will be
demonstrated a greater risk of failure if promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
substantial. In addition, we did not
the parts were only inspected for air commerce by prescribing regulations
include the full cost of every disk in the
corrosion and not for cracking as for practices, methods, and procedures
economic analysis if the disks must be
mandated in ADs 2003–16–05 and the Administrator finds necessary for
replaced before they reach their certified
2003–12–07. Based on that risk analysis, safety in air commerce. This regulation
life, a normal operating expense.
we set March 31, 2008, as the date by is within the scope of that authority
Accordingly, we didn’t change the Costs
which operators must complete the because it addresses an unsafe condition
to Comply.
inspections. that is likely to exist or develop on
Add Spare Parts to Paragraph (g) products identified in this rulemaking
Use of Certain Parts as Serviceable action.
One commenter asks that we add a
Parts
sentence to Paragraph (g) that reads Regulatory Findings
One commenter recommends ‘‘This includes all parts on the shelf that
inspecting all parts listed in Tables 1 have not been used.’’ We have determined that this AD will
and 2 that have zero cycles-in-service We do not agree. This AD is clear as not have federalism implications under
since May 14, 2001, using PW ASB written. We have not added the Executive Order 13132. This AD will
A6442 and made available for use as sentence. not have a substantial direct effect on
spare parts. the States, on the relationship between
We do not agree. Parts listed in Table Conclusion the national government and the States,
1 were subjected to shot peening that We have carefully reviewed the or on the distribution of power and
could mask surface cracks. Parts listed available data, including the comments responsibilities among the various
in Table 2 were not. If the parts in Table received, and determined that air safety levels of government.
1 were cracked and, thereafter, shot and the public interest require adopting For the reasons discussed above, I
peened, the cracks will reopen once the AD with the changes described certify that this AD:
operated in an engine, a significant previously. We have determined that (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
factor in our risk analysis and the these changes will neither increase the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
resulting compliance schedule in the economic burden on any operator nor (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
proposed AD. Since there is no effective increase the scope of the AD. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
inspection to detect these cracks,
Interim Action (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
operators may use only parts that have
been in service. This is consistent with These actions are interim actions and (3) Will not have a significant
the manufacturer’s disposition we might take further rulemaking action economic impact, positive or negative,
instructions in ASB A6442 that state, in the future. on a substantial number of small entities
‘‘All compressor disks and hubs listed under the criteria of the Regulatory
Costs of Compliance Flexibility Act.
in Table 1 that are not installed in an
engine MUST be scrapped.’’ We estimate that this AD will affect We prepared a summary of the costs
about 632 JT8D engines installed on to comply with this AD and placed it in
Definition of Installed Part airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
One commenter requests that the that 158 engines will require access to this summary at the address listed
definition of installed part be included the high-pressure compressor outside of under ADDRESSES.
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50172 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 165 / Friday, August 26, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 2005–17–16 Pratt & Whitney: Amendment outside of manual limits. We are issuing this
39–14237. Docket No. FAA–2004–19929; AD to prevent failure of critical life-limited
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Directorate Identifier 2004–NE–15–AD. rotating engine parts, which could result in
safety, Incorporation by reference, an uncontained engine failure and damage to
Effective Date the airplane.
Safety.
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
Adoption of the Amendment becomes effective September 30, 2005. Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
■ Accordingly, under the authority Affected ADs actions required by this AD performed within
delegated to me by the Administrator, (b) None. the compliance times specified, unless the
the Federal Aviation Administration actions have already been done.
Applicability
amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: Inspect Parts
(c) This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (PW) JT8D–1, –1A, –1B, –7, –7A, –7B, –9, (f) Remove all coating from the disks and
–9A, –11, –15, –15A, –17, –17A, –17R, hubs identified in Tables 1 and 2 of this AD
DIRECTIVES –17AR, –209, –217, –217A, –217C, and –219 and visually, dimensionally, and
turbofan engines. These engines are installed nondestructively inspect the parts using the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 on, but not limited to, Boeing 727 and 737 inspection criteria listed in the
continues to read as follows: series, and McDonnell Douglas DC–9 series Accomplishment Instructions portion of PW
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. and MD–80 series airplanes. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. JT8D A6442,
dated April 4, 2003:
§ 39.13 [Amended] Unsafe Condition (1) At the next shop visit after the effective
(d) This AD results from reports that date of this AD, but no later than March 31,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding certain JT8D critical life-limited rotating 2008, for all parts listed in Table 1, and,
the following new airworthiness parts have been returned to service with (2) At next part accessibility for all parts
directive: cracks, corrosion pitting, or dimensions listed in Table 2.
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50180 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 165 / Friday, August 26, 2005 / Rules and Regulations
Prohibition Against Installation of Disks and DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE with the program are mailed to a postal
Hubs Listed in Table 1 box that is close to the USPTO’s
(g) After the effective date of this AD, do National Institute of Standards and headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
not install any disk or hub listed in Table 1 Technology Accordingly, Section 280.310(d) is
of this AD that has zero cycles-in-service amended to provide that these
since May 14, 2001. 15 CFR Part 280 documents be mailed to that postal box.
(h) After the effective date of this AD, do
not return to service any engine that has a [Docket No: 050705177–5177–01] This final rule amends section 280.30,
disk or hub listed in Table 1 of this AD that Application for Insignia, to identify the
RIN 0693–AB55
has zero cycles-in-service since May 14, postal box to which all documents
2001. pertaining to recordation should be sent.
Fastener Quality Act
Definition of Shop Visit Additional Information
(i) A shop visit is defined as an engine and/
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards
or module removal where engine and Technology, United States Executive Order 12866
maintenance entails separation of pairs of Department of Commerce.
This rule of agency organization and
major engine flanges or the removal of a disk, ACTION: Final rule.
hub or spool at a maintenance facility, management is not subject to Executive
regardless of the scheduled maintenance SUMMARY: The Director of the National Order 12866.
action or the reason for engine removal. Institute of Standards and Technology Executive Order 12612
Definition of Part Accessibility (NIST), United States Department of
Commerce, and the Director of the This rule does not contain policies
(j) For the purposes of this AD,
accessibility of the HPC rear hub is removing United States Patent and Trademark with Federalism implications sufficient
the hub from the engine. Office (USPTO), United States to warrant preparation of a Federalism
Department of Commerce, are amending assessment under Executive Order
Alternative Methods of Compliance the rules that implement the Fastener 12612.
(k) The Manager, Engine Certification Quality Act of 1999 to provide that all
Office, has the authority to approve Administrative Procedure Act
documents submitted in connection
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
with the recordal of fastener insignia Prior notice and an opportunity for
in 14 CFR 39.19. must be mailed to a particular postal public comment are not required for this
box maintained by United States Patent rule of agency organization, procedure,
Related Information and Trademark Office. or practice. 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A). This rule
(l) None. DATES: This final rule is effective on revises the regulations to identify the
Material Incorporated by Reference September 26, 2005. address where documents submitted in
(m) You must use Pratt & Whitney Alert FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ari connection with the recordal of fastener
Service Bulletin (ASB) No. JT8D A6442, Leifman, Office of the Commissioner for insignia may be mailed.
dated April 4, 2003, to perform the actions Trademarks, P.O. Box 1451, Alexandria, Regulatory Flexibility Act
required by this AD. The Director of the Virginia 22313–1451, telephone number
Federal Register approved the incorporation (571) 272–9572. Because notice and comment are not
by reference of this service bulletin in required under 5 U.S.C. 553, or any
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
part 51. Contact Pratt & Whitney, 400 Main other law, the analytical requirements of
Background the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C.
St., East Hartford, CT 06108; telephone (860)
565–7700; fax (860) 565–1605, for a copy of The Fastener Quality Act of 1999, 601 et seq.) are inapplicable. As such, a
this service information. You may review Public Law 101–592 (as amended by regulatory flexibility analysis is not
copies at the Docket Management Facility; Pub. L. 104–113, Pub. L. 105–234 and required.
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Pub. L. 106–34) requires the Secretary of
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room Paperwork Reduction Act
PL–401, Washington, DC 20590–0001, on the
Commerce to establish a program for the
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov, or at the recordation of the identifying insignia of This rule involves a collection of
National Archives and Records certain fasteners. The rules set forth at information that is subject to the
Administration (NARA). For information on Subpart D of 15 CFR 280.300 et seq. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), and
the availability of this material at NARA, call accordingly provide for a recordation that has been approved by the Office of
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// system, and that system is maintained at Management and Budget (OMB) under
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ the United States Patent and Trademark control number 0651–0028.
code_of_federal_regulations/ Office (USPTO). One of the rules, 15 Notwithstanding any other provision of
ibr_locations.html.
CFR 280.310(d), provides that all the law, no person is required to
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on documents pertaining to recordation comply, nor shall any person be subject
August 19, 2005. must be mailed to a particular postal to penalty for failure to comply with, a
Richard Noll, box maintained by the USPTO in collection of information, subject to the
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Washington, DC. requirements of the Paperwork
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. The efficiency of the insignia Reduction Act, unless that collection of
[FR Doc. 05–16903 Filed 8–25–05; 8:45 am] recordation program will be enhanced if information displays a currently valid
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P documents submitted in connection OMB Control Number.
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