95-27641. Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard 14RF, 247F, 14SF, and 6/5500/F Series Propellers

  • [Federal Register Volume 60, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 8, 1995)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 56224-56229]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 95-27641]
    
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    14 CFR Part 39
    
    [Docket No. 95-ANE-32; Amendment 39-9420; AD 95-22-12]
    
    
    Airworthiness Directives; Hamilton Standard 14RF, 247F, 14SF, and 
    6/5500/F Series Propellers
    
    AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
    
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    SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive 
    (AD), applicable to Hamilton Standard 14RF, 247F, 14SF, and 6/5500/F 
    (formerly Hamilton Standard/British Aerospace 6/5500/F) series 
    propellers, that currently requires initial and repetitive inspections 
    of the propeller control unit (PCU) servo ballscrew internal spline 
    (BIS) teeth for wear, and replacement, if necessary, of PCU servo BIS 
    assemblies. This amendment increases the repetitive PCU servo BIS teeth 
    inspection interval from 1,500 to 2,500 hours time in service (TIS) for 
    propellers that have a ballscrew quill damper installed. In addition, 
    the FAA has reevaluated the optional installation of the Secondary 
    Drive Quill (SDQ), and has added a new compliance end-date of June 30, 
    1998, for the installation of the SDQ. This AD will also require 
    initial and repetitive torque check inspections of the primary 
    ballscrew quill once the SDQ is installed. This amendment is prompted 
    by field service and laboratory test data that indicate that the 
    repetitive inspection interval can be safely increased, and by the 
    development and availability of the SDQ. The actions specified by this 
    AD are intended to prevent inability to control the propeller 
    
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    blade angle due to tooth wear in the PCU servo BIS assembly.
    
    DATES: Effective November 24, 1995 as to all compliance paragraphs 
    except paragraph (b) of this AD.
        Effective May 6, 1996 as to compliance paragraph (b) of this AD.
        The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in 
    the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as 
    of November 24, 1995.
        Comments on the requirements of compliance paragraph (b) of this AD 
    for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before January 
    8, 1996.
    
    ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation 
    Administration (FAA), New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief 
    Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 95-ANE-32, 12 New England 
    Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299.
        The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from 
    Hamilton Standard, One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1010. 
    This information may be examined at the FAA, New England Region, Office 
    of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the 
    Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, 
    DC.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frank Walsh, Aerospace Engineer, 
    Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller 
    Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; 
    telephone (617) 238-7158, fax (617) 238-7199.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA recently issued a proposal to amend 
    part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) by 
    superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 94-22-12, Amendment 39-9062 
    (59 FR 55199, November 4, 1994), which is applicable to Hamilton 
    Standard 14RF, 247F, 14SF, and 6/5500/F (formerly Hamilton Standard/
    British Aerospace 6/5500/F) series propellers. This notice of proposed 
    rulemaking (NPRM) was published in the Federal Register on June 6, 1995 
    (60 FR 29797). That action proposed to require increasing the 
    repetitive propeller control unit (PCU) servo ballscrew internal spline 
    (BIS) teeth inspection interval from 1,500 to 2,500 hours time in 
    service (TIS) for propellers that have a ballscrew quill damper 
    installed. In addition, that action proposed to add an optional 
    terminating action to the repetitive PCU servo BIS teeth inspections by 
    installing a Secondary Drive Quill (SDQ). With the SDQ installed, that 
    action proposed to require an initial torque check inspection of the 
    primary ballscrew quill at 5,000 hours TIS since installation of the 
    SDQ, and thereafter repetitive torque check inspections at intervals 
    not to exceed 5,000 hours TIS since last inspection.
        Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has been advised by the 
    manufacturer that the logistics (parts, special tools, personnel, shop 
    capability, and aircraft availability), required for the installation 
    of the SDQ for all operators can support installation by June 30, 1998. 
    Based on this factor, the FAA has re-evaluated the installation of the 
    SDQ as an optional requirement, and has changed the compliance section 
    of the AD to provide a requirement that the SDQ must be installed by 
    June 30, 1998. The FAA determined that publication of this compliance 
    end-date in this rule, rather than in a separate rulemaking, will 
    benefit those operators who may wish to install the SDQ at an earlier, 
    more convenient maintenance opportunity than otherwise might have been 
    the case without the notice of the compliance end-date. The FAA 
    recognizes, however, that the compliance end-date is a new requirement, 
    and, therefore, has provided for a comment period and a separate 
    effective date for the compliance end-date provision of this AD. 
    Installation of an SDQ will constitute terminating action for the 
    initial and repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this 
    AD.
        The FAA did receive comments on the NPRM and addressees those 
    comments in this rule.
        The actions would be required to be accomplished in accordance with 
    the following Hamilton Standard Alert Service Bulletins (ASB's), all 
    dated May 5, 1995: No. 14SF-61-A59, Revision 6; No. 14RF-9-61-A53, 
    Revision 7; No. 14RF-19-61-A25, Revision 6; No. 14RF-21-61-A38, 
    Revision 6; No. 247F-61-A3, Revision 5; and No. 6/5500/F-61-A11, 
    Revision 6. These ASB's enable affected propellers with a ballscrew 
    quill damper installed in production or in accordance with the 
    following Hamilton Standard Service Bulletins (SB's), all dated 
    September 27, 1994, to extend the repetitive PCU servo BIS teeth 
    inspection interval from 1,500 to 2,500 hours TIS since last 
    inspection: No. 14SF-61-67, Revision 2; No. 14RF-9-61-61, Revision 1; 
    No. 14RF-19-61-29, Revision 2; No. 14RF-21-61-48, Revision 2; No. 247F-
    61-6, Revision 2; and No. 6/5500/F-61-19, Revision 2.
        In addition, the FAA has reviewed and approved the technical 
    contents of the following Hamilton Standard SB's, all Revision 2, all 
    dated June 22, 1995: No. 14SF-61-82; No. 14RF-9-61-76; No. 14RF-19-61-
    43; No. 14RF-21-61-62; No. 247F-61-13; and No. 6/5500/F-61-33. These 
    SB's describe procedures for installing the SDQ.
        Also, the FAA has reviewed and approved the technical contents of 
    the following Hamilton Standard SB's, all Revision 1, dated May 17, 
    1995; No. 14SF-61-81; No. 14RF-9-61-75; No. 14RF-19-61-41; No. 14RF-21-
    61-60; No. 247F-61-12; and No. 6/5500/F-61-32. These SB's describe 
    procedures for initial and repetitive torque check inspections of the 
    primary ballscrew quill if the SDQ is installed.
        Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
    in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to 
    the comments received.
        One commenter (the manufacturer) states that due to an arithmetic 
    error, the total cost impact of the current AD per year on US operators 
    should be estimated to be $138,000, and therefore the approximate 
    yearly savings to US operators would be $55,200 instead of $51,570, a 
    6.7% increase in savings. The FAA concurs and has revised the economic 
    analysis of this final rule accordingly.
        The manufacturer states that the number of work hours required for 
    installation of the SDQ should be three, as stated in the SB's. The FAA 
    concurs and has revised the economic analysis of this final rule 
    accordingly.
        The manufacturer states that the number of work hours required for 
    accomplishment of the torque check should be 0.25, assuming the spinner 
    and transfer tube are removed, as stated in the SB's. The FAA concurs 
    and has revised the economic analysis of this final rule accordingly.
        The manufacturer states the approximate yearly inspection cost 
    should be $6 per propeller per year. The FAA concurs and has revised 
    the economic analysis of this final rule accordingly.
        The manufacturer states that the correct SB number referenced in 
    the compliance section should be 6/5500/F-61-32. The FAA concurs and 
    has revised this final rule accordingly.
        One commenter presents comments similar to those previously 
    submitted to the FAA concerning AD 92-22-12, which increased the BIS 
    inspection interval from 500 to 1,500 hours TIS. The commenter states 
    that the specific cause of wear has not been identified by the 
    manufacturer and that the modifications proposed in the NPRM do not 
    correct the inherent wear characteristics associated with BIS tooth 
    wear. In addition, all causes for PCU wear should be positively 
    identified 
    
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    before the inspection interval is increased.
        The FAA does not concur. The FAA has reviewed data from numerous 
    tests and investigations and has determined the cause of extreme wear 
    when it occurs on a very small number of splines in service. These 
    tests and investigations have revealed that spline joint wear factors 
    include:
        Magnitude and direction of vibratory environment.
        How well the spline joint is lubricated.
        Motion of elements within the joint due to stack up of clearances.
        Thickness of chrome plating on spline teeth.
        The FAA has therefore determined that there is no single factor for 
    wear of this complex joint. However, the major contributors to these 
    wear factors are lack of lubrication and axial motion. Laboratory tests 
    and controlled field service data have proven the damper reduces all of 
    these wear factors by over 20 times the rate that was experienced 
    before the damper installation.
        The commenter also states that modifications to the PCU should be 
    made so that wear-induced failure cannot cause catastrophic 
    consequences. The FAA concurs and has determined that the addition of 
    the primary quill damper reduces the probability of wear occurring. In 
    addition, installation of the newly designed SDQ assembly hardware 
    provides a redundant load path.
        The commenter also states that the field data used to justify the 
    increased inspection interval is being collected from only a small 
    percentage of units in operation. The FAA does not concur. The field 
    data includes a small controlled in-service usage program in addition 
    to many thousands of reports submitted to the FAA for each BIS 
    inspection, as required by AD 94-22-12.
        This commenter also questions the criteria for determining the 
    2,500 hours TIS inspection interval for the BIS. In addition, the 
    commenter finds the 5,000 hours TIS torque check interval to be 
    arbitrary and unfounded, and believes that the torque check should be 
    conducted during routine maintenance actions. The FAA does not concur. 
    The FAA has phased in the inspection intervals for the BIS with the 
    damper installed by intervals of 500, 1,500, and 2,500 hours TIS based 
    on field service reports of a controlled population, continued fleet-
    wide reports of many thousands of inspections required by AD 94-22-12, 
    and by certification test data that has revealed that installation of 
    the ballscrew damper resulted in a spline life improvement factor of 20 
    times the original 500 hours TIS inspection interval, thereby 
    justifying by test data at least a 10,000 hours TIS inspection interval 
    for the BIS with the damper installed.
        The FAA established torque check intervals for the SDQ based on 
    test data on many test specimens for the equivalent of three times the 
    proposed 5,000 hours TIS torque check interval. The interval of 5,000 
    hours TIS also coincides with a number of other propeller maintenance 
    activities occurring at that time. The FAA is not mandating the SDQ 
    interval at earlier, opportune times coinciding with routine 
    maintenance, but believes that operators may be able to take advantage 
    of propeller disassembly and conduct the SDQ inspection at that time.
        The commenter also states that if the positive torque transmitting 
    capability of the BIS fails and the SDQ becomes operational, the PCU 
    has reverted to a single load path and the redundant feature is no 
    longer available. The FAA concurs that reversion to a single load path 
    would make use of the stated redundancy only after the primary path had 
    failed. However, the torque check is designed to detect failure of the 
    primary path and therefore provides a positive indication that the PCU 
    is utilizing the secondary path and that replacement of the PCU is 
    necessary.
        Several commenters state that the AD's required torque checks of 
    the primary ballscrew after an SDQ is installed, in paragraph (d) of 
    the AD, are repetitious of the same torque check requirements found in 
    the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Manufacturer's Maintenance 
    Manual (MMM). The commenters suggest that the FAA should, therefore, 
    delete paragraph (d) from the AD because it represents a check 
    redundant to one already required. The FAA does not agree. While the 
    FAA views as mandatory the inspections contained in the Airworthiness 
    Section of the MMM, these particular inspections were not part of the 
    MMM at the time of type certification. In order to insure that all 
    operators have constructive notice of the inspections contained in 
    paragraph (d) of the AD, the FAA has determined that it is necessary to 
    publish those requirements in this AD. While changes to the 
    Airworthiness Limitations Section of an MMM normally follow an AD 
    making those changes, the fact that the MMM already contains the 
    inspections of paragraph (d) does not obviate the need to include those 
    requirements in an AD. The MMM, then, merely reflects the inspections 
    not present at the time of type certification and later made mandatory 
    by this AD. Operators do not, of course, have to perform two 
    inspections; one inspection would satisfy both requirements. Therefore, 
    the presence of the same inspection in an AD and in the MMM does not 
    increase the maintenance burden on any operator.
        There are approximately 2,506 propellers of the affected design in 
    the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 1,150 propellers installed 
    on aircraft of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will 
    take approximately 1.5 work hours per propeller to accomplish the PCU 
    servo BIS teeth inspections, and that the average labor rate is $60 per 
    work hour. Based on these figures, and on the average utilization rate 
    of 2,000 hours TIS per year equating to 1.33 inspections per year, the 
    total cost impact of the current AD per year on U.S. operators is 
    estimated to be $138,000. However, this superseding AD would require 
    only 0.8 inspections per year, resulting in an approximate yearly 
    inspection cost of $82,800, which would provide an approximate yearly 
    savings to U.S. operators of $55,200.
        The terminating action will require 3 work hours to install the 
    SDQ, and required parts will cost approximately $5,500 per propeller. 
    With the SDQ installed, the AD will require initial and repetitive 
    torque check inspections of the primary ballscrew quill. The torque 
    check inspection will take 0.25 work hours to perform the required 
    actions, and with an average utilization rate of 2,000 hours TIS per 
    year equating to 0.4 inspections per year, resulting in an approximate 
    yearly inspection cost of $6 per propeller.
    
    Comments Invited
    
        Although this action is in the form of a final rule that involves 
    requirements affecting flight safety, the requirement to install a 
    Secondary Drive Quill (SDQ) was not preceded by notice and an 
    opportunity for public comment, therefore, comments are specifically 
    invited on the installation requirement described in compliance 
    paragraph (b) of this AD. Interested persons are invited to comment on 
    this requirement of this rule by submitting such written data, views, 
    or arguments as they may desire. Communications should identify the 
    Rules Docket number and be submitted in triplicate to the address 
    specified under the caption ADDRESSEES. All communications received on 
    or before the closing date for comments will be considered, and this 
    rule may be amended in light of the comments received. Factual 
    information that supports the commenter's ideas and suggestions is 
    extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the AD 
    
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    action and determining whether additional rulemaking action would be 
    needed.
        Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
    economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that need to 
    modify the rule. All comments submitted will be available, both before 
    and after the closing date for comments, in the Rules Docket for 
    examination by interested persons. A report that summarizes each FAA-
    public contact concerned with the substance of this AD will be filed in 
    the Rules Docket.
        Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
    submitted in response to this rule must submit a self-addressed, 
    stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
    to Docket No. 95-ANE-34.'' The postcard will be date stamped and 
    returned to the commenter.
        For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is 
    not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 
    (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
    Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) 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. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
    and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
    from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption 
    ADDRESSES.
    
    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
    
        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
    reference, Safety.
    
    Adoption of the Amendment
    
        Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
    Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
    the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:
    
    PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
    
        1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
    
        Authority: 49 USC 106(g), 40101, 40113, 44701.
    
    
    Sec. 39.13  [Amended]
    
        2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Amendment 39-9062 (59 FR 
    55199, November 4, 1994, and by adding a new airworthiness directive, 
    Amendment 39-9420, to read as follows:
    
    95-22-12  Hamilton Standard: Amendment 39-9420. Docket 95-ANE-32. 
    Supersedes AD 94-22-12, Amendment 39-9062.
    
        Applicability: Hamilton Standard Models 14RF-9, 14RF-19, 14RF-
    21, and 14RF-23; 247F-1; 14SF-5, 14SF-7, 14SF-11, 14SFL11, 14SF-15, 
    14SF-17, 14SF-19, 14SF-23; and 6/5500/F propellers installed on but 
    not limited to Embraer EMB-120 and EMB-120RT; SAAB-SCANIA SF340B; 
    Aerospatiale ATR42-100, ATR42-300, ATR42-320, ATR72, ATR72-210; 
    DeHavilland DHC-8-100 series, DHC-8-300; Construcciones Aeronauticas 
    SA (CASA) CN-235 and CN-235-100; Canadair CL215T and CL415; and 
    British Aerospace ATP airplanes.
    
        Note: This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to each 
    propeller identified in the preceding applicability provision, 
    regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in 
    the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For propellers that 
    have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of 
    the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must use 
    the authority provided in paragraph (e) to request approval from the 
    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This approval may address 
    either no action, if the current configuration eliminates the unsafe 
    condition, or different actions necessary to address the unsafe 
    condition described in this AD. Such a request should include an 
    assessment of the effect of the changed configuration on the unsafe 
    condition addressed by this AD. In no case does the presence of any 
    modification, alteration, or repair remove any propeller from the 
    applicability of this AD.
    
        Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
    previously.
        To prevent the inability to control the propeller blade angle 
    due to tooth wear in the propeller control unit (PCU) servo 
    ballscrew internal spline (BIS) assembly, accomplish the following:
        (a) Inspect the PCU servo BIS assembly for tooth wear in 
    accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the following 
    Hamilton Standard Alert Service Bulletins (ASB), all dated May 5, 
    1995, as applicable: No. 14RF-9-61-A53, Revision 7; No. 14RF-19-61-
    A25, Revision 6; No. 14RF-21-61-A38, Revision 6; No. 247F-61-A3, 
    Revision 5; No. 14SF-61-A59, Revision 6; and No. 6/5500/F-61-A11, 
    Revision 6; as follows:
        (1) For a PCU with unknown time in service (TIS), and unknown 
    TIS since the last inspection, on the effective date of this AD, and 
    that does not have a ballscrew quill damper installed, inspect 
    within 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
        (2) For a PCU with 1,800 or more hours TIS or unknown TIS on the 
    effective date of this AD, and either has not been inspected, or has 
    been inspected more than 500 hours prior to the effective date of 
    this AD, in accordance with the applicable Hamilton Standard ASB 
    listed in paragraph (a) of this AD; and that does not have a 
    ballscrew quill damper installed; inspect within 200 hours TIS after 
    the effective date of this AD.
        (3) For a PCU with 1,800 or more hours TIS or unknown TIS on the 
    effective date of this AD, and that has been inspected within the 
    previous 500 hours TIS in accordance with the applicable Hamilton 
    Standard ASB listed in paragraph (a) of this AD, and that does not 
    have a ballscrew quill damper installed, inspect within 500 hours 
    TIS since the last inspection in accordance with the applicable 
    Hamilton Standard ASB listed in paragraph (a) of this AD.
        (4) For a PCU with less than 1,800 hours TIS on the effective 
    date of this AD, and that does not have a ballscrew quill damper 
    installed, inspect prior to accumulating 1,800 hours TIS, or within 
    300 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 
    later.
        (5) For a PCU that has a ballscrew quill damper installed in 
    production or in accordance with the following applicable Hamilton 
    Standard Service Bulletins (SB), all dated September 27, 1994, or 
    previous revisions: No. 14SF-61-67, Revision 2; No. 14RF-9-61-61, 
    Revision 1; No. 14RF-19-61-29, Revision 2; No. 14RF-21-61-48, 
    Revision 2; No. 247F-61-6, Revision 2; and No. 6/5500/F-61-19, 
    Revision 2; inspect within 2,500 hours TIS since installation of the 
    ballscrew quill damper.
        (6) Thereafter, inspect at intervals described as follows:
        (i) For propellers that have a ballscrew quill damper installed 
    in production or in accordance with the applicable Hamilton Standard 
    SB listed in paragraph (a)(5) of this AD, or previous revisions, 
    inspect at intervals not to exceed 2,500 hours TIS since the last 
    inspection required by this AD.
        (ii) For propellers that do not have a ballscrew quill damper 
    installed in production or in accordance with the applicable 
    Hamilton Standard SB listed in paragraph (a)(5) of this AD, inspect 
    at intervals not to exceed 500 hours TIS since the last inspection 
    required by this AD.
        (7) If PCU servo BIS teeth are worn beyond the limits specified 
    in the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable ASB's listed in 
    paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace the PCU 
    with a serviceable assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment 
    Instructions of the applicable ASB's listed in paragraph (a) of this 
    AD, and thereafter inspect in accordance with paragraphs (a)(5) and 
    (a)(6) of this AD.
        (b) Prior to June 30, 1998, install a Secondary Drive Quill 
    (SDQ) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
    following applicable Hamilton Standard SB's, all Revision 1, all 
    dated May 17, 1995: No. 14SF-61-82; No. 14RF-9-61-76; No. 14RF-19-
    61-43; No. 14RF-21-61-62; No. 247F-61-13; and No. 6/5500/F-61-33.
        (c) Installation of an SDQ in accordance with applicable SB's 
    listed in paragraph (b) of this AD constitutes terminating action to 
    the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD.
        (d) With an SDQ installed, perform an initial torque check 
    inspection of the primary ballscrew quill at 5,000 hours TIS since 
    installation of the SDQ, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 
    5,000 hours TIS since 
    
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    last inspection, and remove from service and replace with a serviceable 
    part, if necessary, in accordance with the following applicable 
    Hamilton Standard SB's, all Revision 2, dated June 22, 1995: No. 
    14SF-61-81; No. 14RF-9-61-75; No. 14RF-19-61-41; No. 14RF-21-61-60; 
    No. 247F-61-12; and No. 6/5500/F-61-32.
        (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
    compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
    used if approved by the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification 
    Office. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA 
    Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send 
    it to the Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office.
    
        Note: Information concerning the existence of approved 
    alternative method of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
    obtained from the Boston Aircraft Certification Office.
    
        (f) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
    sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
    CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a location where 
    the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
        (g) The actions required by this AD shall be done in accordance 
    with the following Hamilton Standard service documents:
    
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               Document No.                     Pages                Revision                      Date             
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    ASB No. 14SF-61-A59...............  1....................  6...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        2....................  5...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        3-6..................  6...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        7....................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        8....................  2...................  July 28, 1993.                 
                                        9-10.................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
                                        11-20................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        21...................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
        Total pages: 21                                                                                             
    ASB No. 14RF-9-61-A53.............  1-6..................  7...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        7....................  6...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        8....................  3...................  July 28, 1993.                 
                                        9-10.................  6...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        11-12................  4...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        13...................  5...................  April 7, 1994.                 
                                        14-20................  4...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        21...................  5...................  April 7, 1994.                 
        Total pages: 21                                                                                             
    ASB No. 14RF-19-61-A25............  1-6..................  6...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        7....................  5...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        8....................  2...................  July 28, 1993.                 
                                        9....................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
                                        10...................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        11...................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
                                        12-20................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        21...................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
        Total pages: 21                                                                                             
    ASB No. 14RF-21-61-A38............  1....................  6...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        2....................  5...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        3-6..................  6...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        7....................  5...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        8....................  2...................  July 28, 1993.                 
                                        9-10.................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
                                        11-20................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        21...................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
        Total pages: 21                                                                                             
    ASB No. 247F-61-A3................  1....................  5...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        2....................  4...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        3-6..................  5...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        7....................  4...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        8....................  1...................  July 28, 1993.                 
                                        9-10.................  3...................  April 7, 1994.                 
                                        11-19................  2...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        20...................  3...................  April 7, 1994.                 
        Total pages: 20                                                                                             
    ASB No. 6/5500/F-61-A11...........  1....................  6...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        2....................  5...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        3-6..................  6...................  May 5, 1995.                   
                                        7....................  5...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        8....................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        9....................  5...................  December 30, 1994.             
                                        10-11................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
                                        12...................  2...................  July 28, 1993.                 
                                        13...................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        14...................  2...................  July 28, 1993.                 
                                        15-20................  3...................  March 1, 1994.                 
                                        21...................  4...................  April 7, 1994.                 
        Total pages: 21                                                                                             
    SB No. 14SF-61-67.................  1....................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        2....................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
                                        3-9..................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        10...................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
    
    [[Page 56229]]
                                                                                                                    
                                        11...................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        12...................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        13-15................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        16...................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
        Total pages: 16                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-9-61-61...............  1-2..................  1...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        3-10.................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        11...................  1...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        12-14................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
        Total pages: 14                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-19-61-29..............  1....................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        2....................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
                                        3-10.................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        11...................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        12-13................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        14...................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
        Total pages: 14                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-21-61-48..............  1-4..................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        5-10.................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        11...................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        12-13................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        14...................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
        Total pages: 14                                                                                             
    SB No. 247F-61-6..................  1-4..................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        5-10.................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        11...................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        12-13................  Original............  December 9, 1993.              
                                        14...................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
        Total pages: 14                                                                                             
    SB No. 6/5500/F-61-19.............  1....................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        2....................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
                                        3-10.................  Original............  December 6, 1993.              
                                        11...................  2...................  September 27, 1994.            
                                        12...................  Original............  December 6, 1993.              
                                        13-14................  1...................  May 6, 1994.                   
        Total pages: 14                                                                                             
    SB No. 14SF-61-82.................  1-36.................  1...................  May 17, 1995.                  
        Total pages: 36                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-9-61-76...............  1-33.................  1...................  May 17, 1995.                  
        Total pages: 33.                                                                                            
    SB No. 14RF-19-61-43..............  1-34.................  1...................  May 17, 1995.                  
        Total pages: 34                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-21-61-62..............  1-33.................  1...................  May 17, 1995.                  
        Total pages: 33                                                                                             
    SB No. 247F-61-13.................  1-34.................  1...................  May 17, 1995.                  
        Total pages: 34                                                                                             
    SB No. 6/5500/F-61-33.............  1-33.................  1...................  May 17, 1995.                  
        Total pages: 33                                                                                             
    SB No. 14SF-61-81.................  1-12.................  2...................  June 22, 1995.                 
        Total pages: 12                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-9-61-75...............  1-10.................  2...................  June 22, 1995.                 
        Total pages: 10                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-19-61-41..............  1-10.................  2...................  June 22, 1995.                 
        Total pages: 10                                                                                             
    SB No. 14RF-21-61-60..............  1-10.................  2...................  June 22, 1995.                 
        Total pages: 10                                                                                             
    SB No. 247F-61-12.................  1-10.................  2...................  June 22, 1995.                 
        Total pages: 10                                                                                             
    SB No. 6/5500/F-61-32.............  1-11.................  2...................  June 22, 1995.                 
        Total pages: 11                                                                                             
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    This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the 
    Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 
    51. Copies may be obtained from Hamilton Standard, One Hamilton 
    Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1010. Copies may be inspected at the 
    FAA, New England Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 
    New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the 
    Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, 
    Washington, DC.
        (h) This amendment becomes effective on November 24, 1995 as to 
    all compliance paragraphs except paragraph (b) of this AD.
        (i) This amendment becomes effective on May 6, 1996 as to 
    compliance paragraph (b) of this AD.
    
        Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 30, 1995.
    James C. Jones,
    Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
    Certification Service.
    [FR Doc. 95-27641 Filed 11-6-95; 10:42 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-13-U
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
11/24/1995
Published:
11/08/1995
Department:
Transportation Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule; request for comments.
Document Number:
95-27641
Dates:
Effective November 24, 1995 as to all compliance paragraphs except paragraph (b) of this AD.
Pages:
56224-56229 (6 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 95-ANE-32, Amendment 39-9420, AD 95-22-12
PDF File:
95-27641.pdf
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 39.13