Airworthiness Directives for the Cessna Citation Ascend

NOTICES Housing guaranty program: Chile, 47956–47957 Agriculture Department See Forest Service See Rural Business-Cooperative Service Army Department See Engineers Corps PROPOSED RULES National Environmental Policy Act; implementation Withdrawn, 47839 NOTICES Military traffic management: Defense freight traffic movement by rail carrier; security rules and accessorial services, 47894–47897 Bonneville Power Administration NOTICES Bonneville purchasing instructions; availability, 47903– 47904 Civil Rights Commission NOTICES Meetings; State advisory committees: Iowa, 47869 Coast Guard RULES Ports and waterways safety: Bellingham Bay, WA; safety zone, 47823–47824 Regattas and marine parades: U.S. Offshore World Championship Power Boat Races, 47822–47823 PROPOSED RULES Ports and waterways safety: Charleston Harbor and Cooper River, SC; safety zone, 47839–47840 Commerce Department See Foreign-Trade Zones Board See International Trade Administration See National Institute of Standards and Technology See National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; comment request, 47869 Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements NOTICES Cotton, wool, and man-made textiles: China, 47892–47893 Commodity Futures Trading Commission NOTICES Meetings; Sunshine Act, 47893 Corporation for National and Community Service NOTICES Meetings, 47893 Defense Department See Army Department See Engineers Corps See Navy Department NOTICES Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Agency information collection activities— Submission for OMB review; comment request, 47893– 47894 Delaware River Basin Commission NOTICES Hearings, 47899–47900 Education Department NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 47900 Submission for OMB review; comment request, 47900– 47901 Meetings: National Educational Research Policy and Priorities Board, 47901–47902 Postsecondary education: Federal work-study programs; waiver requests, 47902 Employment and Training Administration NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 47959–47960 Energy Department See Bonneville Power Administration See Federal Energy Regulatory Commission See Hearings and Appeals Office, Energy Department PROPOSED RULES Property management: Federal regulatory review, 48006–48049 NOTICES Atomic energy agreements; subsequent arrangements, 47903 Engineers Corps NOTICES Environmental statements; availability, etc.: Randleman Lake, NC, 47897 Meetings: Inland Waterways Users Board, 47898 Environmental Protection Agency RULES Superfund program: National oil and hazardous substances contingency plan— National priorities list update, 47825 PROPOSED RULES Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 47840–47852 Toxic substances: Testing requirements— Biphenyl, etc., 47853 IV Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Contents NOTICES Grants and cooperative agreements; availability, etc.: Project XL (excellence and leadership) program, 47929– 47930 Meetings: Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, 47930–47931 Drinking water issues, 47931 Reports; availability, etc.: Permits Improvement Team environmental permitting concept paper and task force recommendations; availablity, 47931–47932 Water pollution control: National pollutant discharge elimination system; State programs— Louisiana, 47932–47940 Farm Credit Administration PROPOSED RULES Farm credit system: Funding and fiscal affairs, loan policies and operations, and funding operations— Foreign denominated debt securities, 47829 Federal Aviation Administration RULES Airworthiness directives: Airbus, 47808–47809 AlliedSignal Inc., 47806–47808 Allison, 47802–47804 Fokker, 47813–47815 Hartzell Propeller Inc., 47809–47813 McDonnell Douglas, 47804–47806 Class B airspace, 47815–47820 PROPOSED RULES Airworthiness directives: Airbus, 47829–47831, 47835–47838 de Havilland, 47834–47835 Saab, 47831–47833 NOTICES Advisory circulars; availability, etc.: Normal and transport category rotorcraft— Certification; updates, 48000–48001 Meetings: Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee, 48001 Federal Communications Commission NOTICES Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.: North American Numbering Council Advisory Committee; meeting, 47940–47941 Meetings; Sunshine Act, 47941 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation NOTICES Meetings: Affordable Housing Advisory Board, 47941–47942 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission NOTICES Electric rate and corporate regulation filings: Progress Power Marketing, Inc., et al., 47914–47916 Texas Utilities Electric Co. et al., 47916–47920 Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.: Algonquin Gas Transmission Co., 47904 Boston Gas Co., 47904 Carnegie Interstate Pipeline Co., 47904–47905 Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., 47905 Colorado Interstate Gas Co., 47905 Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. et al., 47905–47906 Cove Point LNG L.P., 47906 El Paso Natural Gas Co., 47906 Gasdel Pipeline System, Inc., 47906–47907 Kern River Gas Transmission Co., 47907 Mississippi River Transmission Corp., 47907 Mojave Pipeline Co., 47907–47908 Mountaineer Gas Co., 47908 National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp., 47908 Northwest Pipeline Corp., 47908–47909 Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., 47909 Questar Pipeline Co., 47909–47910 Southern Natural Gas Co., 47910–47911 South Georgia Natural Gas Co., 47910 Texas Eastern Transmission Corp., 47911–47912 Texas Gas Transmission Corp., 47912 Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., 47912 Washington Gas Light Co., 47912 West Texas Gas, Inc., 47912–47913 Williams Natural Gas Co., 47913 Wyoming Interstate Co., Ltd., 47913–47914 Federal Maritime Commission NOTICES Agreements filed, etc., 47942 Federal Reserve System NOTICES Banks and bank holding companies: Change in bank control, 47942 Formations, acquisitions, and mergers, 47942–47943 Permissible nonbanking activities, 47943–47944 Meetings; Sunshine Act, 47944 Federal Trade Commission NOTICES Premerger notification waiting periods; early terminations, 47944–47946 Financial Management Service See Fiscal Service Fiscal Service NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request; correction, 48003 Fish and Wildlife Service PROPOSED RULES Endangered and threatened species: Sonoma alopecurus, etc. (nine plants from grasslands or mesic areas of central coast of California), 47856– 47857 Foreign-Trade Zones Board NOTICES Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.: Kentucky Ascent Power Technology Corp., Inc.; electric power supplies and electronic fluorescent lighting ballasts manufacturing facilities, 47870 Puerto Rico PepsiCo of Puerto Rico, Inc.; soft drink concentrates manufacturing plant, 47870–47871 Forest Service NOTICES Boundary establishment, descriptions, etc.: Ouachita National Forest, AR, 47867 V Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Contents White Mountain Purchase Unit, NH, 47867–47868 Committees; establishment, renewal, termination, etc.: Water Rights Task Force; meeting, 47858–47859 Environmental statements; availability, etc.: Grand Mesa National Forest et al., CO, 47866–47867 Interior Columbia Basin ecosystem management project, OR and WA, 47859–47866 Meetings: Eastern Washington Cascades Provincial Interagency Executive Committee Advisory Committee, 47867 General Services Administration NOTICES Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Agency information collection activities— Submission for OMB review; comment request, 47893– 47894 Health and Human Services Department See Health Care Financing Administration See National Institutes of Health See Public Health Service NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; comment request, 47946 Health Care Financing Administration NOTICES Medicaid: Demonstration project proposals, new and pending— July, 47946–47950 Meetings: Practicing Physicians Advisory Council, 47950–47951 Hearings and Appeals Office, Energy Department NOTICES Decisions and orders, 47920–47928 Historic Preservation, Advisory Council NOTICES Meeting, 47858 Housing and Urban Development Department RULES Low income housing: Housing assistance payments (Section 8)— Single room occupancy program for homeless individuals, 48052–48061 NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 47953 Public and Indian housing: Public housing lease and grievance procedures; due process determinations; list, 47953–47954 Immigration and Naturalization Service RULES Immigration and nationality forms; listing update, 47799– 47801 Interior Department See Fish and Wildlife Service See Land Management Bureau See National Park Service NOTICES Central Utah Water Conservancy District: Central Utah Project, UT; contract negotiation, 47954 Internal Revenue Service RULES Income taxes: Consolidated return regulations— Consolidated groups; losses and deductions of members; use limitations; correction, 47821–47822 Debt instruments modifications Correction, 47822 PROPOSED RULES Income taxes: Consolidated return regulations— Consolidated groups; losses and deductions of members; use limitations; correction, 47838–47839 International Development Cooperation Agency See Agency for International Development International Trade Administration NOTICES Antidumping: Cold-rolled carbon steel flat products from— Netherlands, 47871 Polychloroprene rubber from— Japan, 47871–47872 Red raspberries from— Canada, 47872–47873 Stainless steel cooking ware from— Korea, 47873–47874 Stainless steel wire rods from— France, 47874–47884 Countervailing duties: Cotton shop towels from— Peru, 47885–47886 Standard chrysanthemums from— Netherlands, 47886–47891 Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.: Agriculture Department et al., 47884–47885 AURA, Inc., 47884 Pennsylvania State University et al., 47884 University of— California et al., 47885 International Trade Commission NOTICES Import investigations: Melamine institutional dinnerware from— China et al., 47957–47958 Variable speed wind turbines and components, 47958– 47959 Justice Department See Immigration and Naturalization Service Labor Department See Employment and Training Administration Land Management Bureau PROPOSED RULES Land resource management: Gifts and acquisition of lands or interests in lands by purchase or condemnation, 47853–47855 National Forest exchanges, 47855–47856 NOTICES Environmental statements; availability, etc.: Interior Columbia Basin ecosystem management project, OR and WA, 47859–47866 Public land orders: Oregon, 47954–47955 VI Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Contents National Aeronautics and Space Administration NOTICES Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Agency information collection activities— Submission for OMB review; comment request, 47893– 47894 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration RULES Consumer information: Course monitoring tires; fees, 47825–47826 National Institute of Standards and Technology NOTICES Reports; availability, etc.: Laboratory Accreditation Working Group; open forum proceedings, 47891–47892 National Institutes of Health NOTICES Meetings: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 47951 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 47951, 47952 National Institute on Drug Abuse, 47951–47952 National Labor Relations Board NOTICES Meetings; Sunshine Act, 47960 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration RULES Fishery conservation and management: Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic fisheries; regulations consolidation, 47821 Northeast multispecies, 47827–47828 National Park Service NOTICES Concession contract negotiations: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial National Historic Site, MO; soft drink vending sales, 47955 Meetings: Dayton Aviation Heritage Commission, 47955 Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission, 47955 Missouri National Recreational River Advisory Group, 47956 National Science Foundation NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 47960–47961 Meetings: Design, Manufacture, and Industrial Innovation Special Emphasis Panel, 47961 Ecological Studies Advisory Panel, 47960 National Transportation Safety Board NOTICES Meetings; Sunshine Act, 47961 Navy Department NOTICES Environmental statements; availability, etc.: Fort Kamehameha, Pearl Harbor, HI; replacement outfall for wastewater treatment plant; construction, 47898– 47899 Nuclear Regulatory Commission NOTICES Environmental statements; availability, etc.: Atlantic Richfield Co., 47965–47966 Meetings: State Liaison Officers, 47973 Operating licenses, amendments; no significant hazards considerations; biweekly notices, 47973–47987 Regulatory guides; issuance, availability, and withdrawal, 47987–47988 Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.: Arizona Public Service Co., 47962–47965 Commonwealth Edison Co., 47966–47971 Entergy Operations, Inc., 47971–47973 Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission NOTICES Meetings; Sunshine Act, 47988 Public Health Service See National Institutes of Health NOTICES Organization, functions, and authority delegations: National Institutes of Health, 47952 Railroad Retirement Board NOTICES Meetings; Sunshine Act, 47988 Rural Business-Cooperative Service NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Proposed collection; comment request, 47868–47869 Securities and Exchange Commission NOTICES Self-regulatory organizations; proposed rule changes: Chicago Board Options Exchange, Inc., 47992–47993 Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc., 47993–47999 Applications, hearings, determinations, etc.: ARCH Fund, Inc., et al., 47988–47990 Lincoln National International Fund, Inc., et al., 47990– 47992 Small Business Administration NOTICES Meetings: National Advisory Council, 47999 Meetings; district and regional advisory councils: Maine, 47999 State Department NOTICES Meetings: Private International Law Advisory Committee, 47999– 48000 Surface Transportation Board NOTICES Railroad operation, acquisition, construction, etc.: Laidlaw Transit, Inc., et al., 48001–48002 Modesto & Empire Traction Co. et al., 48002 Textile Agreements Implementation Committee See Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements Transportation Department See Coast Guard VII Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Contents See Federal Aviation Administration See National Highway Traffic Safety Administration See Surface Transportation Board NOTICES Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; comment request, 48000 Aviation proceedings: Agreements filed; weekly receipts, 48000 Treasury Department See Fiscal Service See Internal Revenue Service NOTICES Organization, functions, and authority delegations: General Counsel; alternative dispute resolution, 48002– 48003 United States Information Agency NOTICES Art objects; importation for exhibition: Queen Nefertiti and the Royal Women: Images of Beauty from Ancient Egypt, 48003 Separate Parts In This Issue Part II Department of Energy, 48006–48049 Part III Department of Housing and Urban Development, 48052– 48061 Reader Aids Additional information, including a list of public laws, telephone numbers, reminders, and finding aids, appears in the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue. Electronic Bulletin Board Free Electronic Bulletin Board service for Public Law numbers, Federal Register finding aids, and a list of documents on public inspection is available on 202–275– 1538 or 275–0920. CFR PARTS AFFECTED IN THIS ISSUE A cumulative list of the parts affected this month can be found in the Reader Aids section at the end of this issue. VIII Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Contents 8 CFR 282...................................47799 299...................................47799 499...................................47799 12 CFR Proposed Rules: 615...................................47829 14 CFR 39 (6 documents) ...........47802, 47804, 47806, 47808, 47809, 47813 71.....................................47815 Proposed Rules: 39 (4 documents) ...........47829, 47831, 47834, 47835 15 CFR 902...................................47821 24 CFR 582...................................48052 882...................................48052 26 CFR 1 (2 documents) .............47821, 47822 Proposed Rules: 1.......................................47838 32 CFR Proposed Rules: 651...................................47839 33 CFR 100...................................47822 165...................................47823 Proposed Rules: 165...................................47839 40 CFR 300...................................47825 Proposed Rules: 51.....................................47840 60.....................................47840 61.....................................47840 63.....................................47840 799...................................47853 41 CFR Proposed Rules: Ch. 109 ............................48006 43 CFR Proposed Rules: 2090.................................47853 2110.................................47853 2130.................................47853 2200.................................47855 49 CFR 575...................................47825 50 CFR 622...................................47821 648...................................47827 Proposed Rules: 17.....................................47856 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. Rules and Regulations Federal Register 47799 Vol. 61, No. 177 Wednesday, September 11, 1996 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Immigration and Naturalization Service 8 CFR Parts 282, 299 and 499 [INS No. 1638–95] RIN 1115–AD58 Immigration and Nationality Forms AGENCY: Immigration and Naturalization Service, Justice. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule amends the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s (Service) regulations by updating the listing of forms currently in use by the Service. This revision is necessary to ensure that only current editions of forms listed in the regulations are used and the public has access to correct information concerning public use forms that have been approved for use by the Office of Management and Budget, and forms available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents. This rule also provides approved Service standards which, when followed, will allow the public to electronically generate Service forms. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 11, 1996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard A. Sloan, Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, Immigration and Naturalization Service, 425 ‘‘I’’ Street NW., Washington, DC 20536, Telephone: (202) 514–3291. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 17, 1994, the Service published an interim rule with request for comments in the Federal Register at 58 FR 25555– 25561. The interim rule: (1) Revised §§ 299.1 and 499.1 by updating the listing of the prescribed forms to be used in compliance with the provisions of Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations; (2) Revised § 299.3 by updating the listing of forms that could be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, their stock numbers, and prices; (3) Provided standards in § 299.4 which, when followed, would allow the public to take advantage of the automated technology available in the marketplace to electronically generate Service forms that would be deemed acceptable for processing; and (4) Revised § 299.5 to reflect current public use forms and their respective Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control numbers. The comment period for the interim rule ended on July 18, 1994. The Service received comments from five commenters. The following is a discussion of those comments along with the Service’s response. Acceptance of Computer-Generated Form I–20 A majority of the commenters expressed enthusiastic appreciation for the opportunity to utilize laser printed I–20 Forms. One commenter stated that, during peak periods, the computerized forms saved 15 staff hours of processing time per week, and another commenter stated that the productivity of school office staff increased dramatically. Still another commenter offered congratulations to the Service for addressing the needs and desires of those using our forms and could find nothing to change in the interim rule. The Service is encouraged by these comments and will continue to try to accommodate the needs of the public while still maintaining our proposed standards. Non-Acceptance of Computer- Generated Form I–20 One commenter urged the Service to reconsider its utilization of computer- generated Form I–20. The commenter opined that the use of such documents encouraged fraud and suspicion. The Service appreciates these comments and feels it necessary to reassure this commenter that the computer-generated Form I–20 will be processed by officers of the Service, who are highly trained in detecting fraudulent documents. However, to alleviate these fears, the Service has issued policy guidance to the field which states that those private entities that electronically generate Form I–20 in single page format rather than double sided format, will be required to include the student’s name, school, and date of birth in a shaded box on the top of page 4, using the same type size and font style as the body of the form. This policy has been included in § 299.4(b)(1) of this final rule and will continue to allow the private sector to electronically produce the Form I–20 while providing the latest safeguards against fraudulent Form I–20’s being submitted. Other Topics Addressed Another commenter was very complimentary about the entire change in policy concerning the acceptance of electronically generated forms and suggested that the Service revise the language contained in § 299.4(d) concerning the use of laser printers or near-letter-quality printers. Specifically, this commenter felt that the Service needed to address future changes in printer technologies. The Service concurs with this suggestion and is revising the language in § 299.4(d) to allow for the use of electronic printers that provide near-letter-quality documents to generate electronic forms. Final Rule In addition to the changes being incorporated into § 299.4 (b)(1) and (d) of this final rule, the Service is also: (1) Removing 8 CFR part 282 which includes certain language that is already contained in section 282 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and which will be included in 8 CFR 299.3; (2) Amending § 299.3 by updating the listing of forms that could be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, the related stock numbers, and prices; (3) Amending §§ 299.1 and 299.4 by updating the listing of the prescribed forms to be used in compliance with the provisions of Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations; (4) Amending § 299.4(b)(3) and (e) to remove the office title ‘‘Records Systems Division’’; and by (5) Amending § 299.5 to reflect current public use forms and their respective OMB control numbers. The new actions to remove 8 CFR part 282 and amending § 299.4(b)(3) and (e) as described above are based on the ‘‘good cause’’ exception found at 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). These actions will not affect the public and are being done purely for administrative purposes. 47800 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations Regulatory Flexibility Act The Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 605(b), has reviewed this regulation and, by approving it, certifies that this rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This rule is primarily administrative in nature and merely updates the existing forms listings currently contained in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, this rule is intended to benefit small entities by providing them with specific standards which, if followed, will enable them to take advantage of existing computer technology available in the marketplace to electronically reproduce Service forms. Executive Order 12866 This rule is not considered by the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, to be a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, section 3(f), Regulatory Planning and Review, and the Office of Management and Budget has waived its review process under section 6(a)(3)(A). Executive Order 12612 The regulation proposed herein will not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. List of Subjects 8 CFR Part 282 Forms, Immigration. 8 CFR Part 299 Immigration, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 8 CFR Part 499 Citizenship and naturalization, Nationality forms. Accordingly, the interim rule amending 8 CFR parts 299 and 499 which was published at 59 FR 25555– 25561 on May 17, 1994, is adopted as a final rule with the following changes: PART 282—FORMS FOR SALE TO PUBLIC 1. Part 282 is removed. PART 299—IMMIGRATION FORMS 2. The authority citation for part 299 continues to read as follows: Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101, 1103; 8 CFR part 2. 3. Section 299.1 is amended by: a. Removing the entries for Forms ‘‘I–328’’ and ‘‘I–591’’; and by b. Revising the entries for Forms ‘‘FD–258’’, ‘‘G–639’’, ‘‘I–102’’, ‘‘I–104’’, ‘‘I–246’’, ‘‘I–551’’, ‘‘I– 586’’, ‘‘I–589’’, ‘‘I–602’’, ‘‘I–607’’, ‘‘I– 688’’, ‘‘I–688B’’, ‘‘I–765’’, and ‘‘I–775’’ to read as follows: § 299.1 Prescribed forms. * * * * * Form No. Edition date Title * * * * * FD–258 ... 12–29–82 Applicant Finger- print Card. * * * * * G–639 ..... 03–21–94 Freedom of Infor- mation Act/Pri- vacy Act Re- quest. * * * * * I–102 ....... 06–13–95 Application for Re- placement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Depar- ture Document. I–104 ....... 11–01–84 Alien Address Re- port Card. * * * * * I–246 ....... 01–15–86 Application for Stay of Depor- tation. * * * * * I–551 ....... 01–31–77 Alien Registration Receipt Card. * * * * * I–586 ....... 04–30–77 Nonresident Alien Border Crossing Card. I–589 ....... 11–16–94 Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Deportation. * * * * * I–602 ....... 10–01–85 Application by Refugee for Waiver on Grounds of Ex- cludability. I–607 ....... 02–01–72 Order Re Waiver of Excludability Pursuant to Section 212(h), (i) and Permis- sion to Reapply. * * * * * I–688 ....... 01–01–89 Temporary Resi- dent Card. Form No. Edition date Title * * * * * I–688B ..... 08–07–93 Employment Au- thorization Card. * * * * * I–765 ....... 04–25–95 Application for Employment Authorization. I–775 ....... 05–12–94 Visa Waiver Pilot Program Agree- ment. * * * * * 4. The introductory text for § 299.3 is revised to read as follows: § 299.3 Forms available from Superintendent of Documents. The Immigration and Naturalization Service forms listed in this section may be obtained, upon prepayment, from the Superintendent of Documents, who is authorized to print these forms for sale to the public. Prices are set by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, and are subject to change without notice. A small supply of these forms shall be set aside by immigration officers for free distribution and official use. * * * * * § 299.3 [Amended] 5. Section 299.3 is amended by removing the entries for Forms ‘‘I–102’’, ‘‘I–526’’, ‘‘I–600’’ and ‘‘I–600A’’. 6. Section 299.3 is amended by adding the entries for Forms ‘‘I–765’’ and ‘‘I–817’’ in proper numerical sequence, to the listing of forms, to read as follows: § 299.3 Forms available from the Superintendent of Documents. * * * * * Form No. GPO stock No. (S/N) Price per 100/pd * * * * * I–765 ........... 027–002–00441–8 49.00 I–817 ........... 027–002–00415–9 36.00 * * * * * 7. Section 299.3 is amended by revising the entries for forms ‘‘I–20MN’’, ‘‘I–94 (English)’’, ‘‘I–129F’’, and ‘‘I–693’’, to read as follows: § 299.3 Forms available from Superintendent of Documents. * * * * * 47801 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations Form No. GPO stock No. (S/N) Price per 100/pd * * * * * I–20MN ........ 027–002–00403–5 26.00 * * * * * I–94(English) 027–002–00318–7 11.00 * * * * * I–129F ......... 027–002–00389–6 26.00 * * * * * I–693 ........... 027–002–00355–1 43.00 * * * * * * * * * * 8. Section 299.4 is amended by: a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph (b); b. Revising paragraph (b)(1); c. Revising paragraph (b)(3); d. Revising paragraph (d); and by e. Revising paragraph (e), to read as follows: § 299.4 Reproduction of Public Use Forms by public and private entities. * * * * * (b) Requirements for electronic generation. Public or private entities may electronically generate forms required for applying for a specific benefit, in compliance with the immigration and naturalization regulations, at their own expense. This includes forms that have been made available for purchase by the Superintendent of Documents, as listed in § 299.3 provided that each form satisfies the following requirements: (1) An electronic reproduction must be complete, containing all questions which appear on the official form. The wording and punctuation of all data elements and identifying information must match exactly. No data elements may be added or deleted. The sequence and format for each item on the form must be replicated to mirror the authorized agency form. Each item must be printed on the same page in the same location. Likewise, multiple-part sets may be printed as single sheets provided that the destination of the carbon copy is clearly identified on the bottom of the form. Private entities must reproduce forms on the same colored paper that is used on the official form. In the case of the Form I–20 A–B/I– 20ID, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F–1) Student Status— For Academic and Language Students, private entities may generate this form in single-page format rather than double-sided format, provided that the student’s name, school, and date of birth is printed in a shaded box on the top of page 4 of the form, using the same type size and font style as the body of the form. * * * * * (3) The final form must be approved for use by the Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch. The form should be mailed to the address listed in paragraph (e) of this section for approval. * * * * * (d) Electronic printers that provide for near-letter-quality documents should be used to generate electronic forms. Dot matrix printers that are only capable of producing draft quality documents should not be used for form generation, but may be used for the entry of data in a preprinted form where appropriate. (e) Any form with poor print quality or other defect which renders it illegible, difficult to read, or displays added or missing data elements, will be rejected by the Service. Any problems regarding the acceptability of a specific electronic version of a particular Service form may be brought to the attention of the Director, Policy Directives and Instructions Branch, 425 ‘‘I’’ Street, NW., Room 5307, Washington, DC 20536, telephone number (202) 514– 3048. § 299.5 [Amended] 9. Section 299.5 is amended by removing the entries for Forms ‘‘I–591’’ and ‘‘G–897’’. 10. Section 299.5 is amended by: a. Adding the entries for Forms ‘‘I–847’’ and ‘‘I–855’’, to the listing of forms, in proper numerical sequence; and by b. Adding the entries for the ‘‘Telephone Verification System (TVS) Pilot Phase II’’ and the ‘‘Generic Clearance of Customer Service Surveys’’ immediately after the last entry in the second column, ‘‘INS form title’’ to read as follows: § 229.5 Display of control numbers. * * * * * INS form No. INS form title Currently assigned OMB con- trol No. * * * * * I–847 ....... Report of Com- plaint. 1115–0191 * * * * * I–855 ....... ABC Change of Address Form. 1115–0197 * * * * * Telephone Ver- ification System (TVS) Pilot Phase II. 1115–0192 INS form No. INS form title Currently assigned OMB con- trol No. Generic Clear- ance of Cus- tomer Service Surveys. 1115–0195 PART 499—NATIONALITY FORMS 11. The authority citation for part 499 continues to read as follows: Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1103; 8 CFR part 2. 12. Section 499.1 is amended by revising the entries for Forms ‘‘M–288’’, ‘‘M–289’’, ‘‘M–290’’, ‘‘M–291’’, ‘‘N–4’’, ‘‘N–565’’, and ‘‘N–643’’ to read as follows: § 499.1 Prescribed forms. * * * * * Form No. Edition date Title and description M–288 ..... 12–30–87 United States His- tory 1600–1987, Level II. M–289 ..... 12–31–87 United States His- tory 1600–1987, Level I. M–290 ..... 01–01–90 U.S. Government Structure, Level II. M–291 ..... 12–31–87 U.S. Government Structure, Level I. * * * * * N–4 .......... 12–14–93 Monthly Report— Naturalization Papers For- warded. * * * * * N–565 ...... 11–18–93 Application for Re- placement Nat- uralization/Citi- zenship Docu- ment. * * * * * N–643 ...... 05–10–93 Application for Certificate of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child. * * * * * Dated: August 7, 1996. Doris Meissner, Commissioner, Immigration and Naturalization Service. [FR Doc. 96–23035 Filed 9–10–96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410–01–M 47802 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95–ANE–72; Amendment 39– 9749; AD 96–19–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Allison 250 Series Turbine Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Allison 250 series turbine engines. This action requires initial and repetitive visual inspections of all engine filters for metal particles resulting from premature wear of two bearings produced under Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) by Superior Air Parts, Inc. In addition, this AD requires replacement of those bearings with bearings that incorporate improved retainers, which constitutes terminating action to the inspection requirements of this AD. This amendment is prompted by a report of a failure during a ground test of an engine with bearings manufactured by Superior Air Parts, Inc. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent bearing failure due to bearing separator instability, which can result in subsequent turbine and engine failure. DATES: Effective September 26, 1996. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 26, 1996. Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or before November 12, 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–72, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803–5299. Comments may also be submitted to the Rules Docket by using the following Internet address: ‘‘epd- adcomments@mail.hq.faa.gov’’. All comments must contain the Docket No. in the subject line of the comment. The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from Superior Air Parts, Inc., 14280 Gillis Rd., Dallas, TX 75244–3792; telephone (800) 487– 4884, fax (214) 490–8471. This information may be examined 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard D. Karanian, Aerospace Engineer, Special Certification Office, FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137– 4298; telephone (817) 222–5195, fax (817) 222–5136. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received a report of a chip detector light on an Allison 250 turboshaft engine during a helicopter flight. The pilot returned to base and the ground crew commenced with an inspection to determine the cause. Metal particles, including silver flakes, were discovered on the chip detector; however, a preliminary inspection failed to determine where the metal particles originated. In accordance with the applicable service instruction, an engine ground run was initiated. Approximately two hours into the ground run, the engine began to vibrate. The ground run was discontinued and the engine was disassembled. An inspection revealed that the No. 5 bearing, part number (P/N) A6871505, produced under Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) by Superior Air Parts, Inc., had failed. In addition, the FAA has received reports of 5 more incidents where metal particles were found, resulting in the removal of four No. 5 bearings, P/N A6871505, and one No. 8 bearing, P/N A23007152. This condition, if not corrected, could result in bearing failure due to bearing separator instability, which can result in subsequent turbine and engine failure. The FAA has reviewed and approved the technical contents of Superior Turbine Service Bulletin (SB) No. T95– SB001, Revision A, dated September 29, 1995, and SB No. T95–SB002, Revision A, dated September 29, 1995, that describe procedures for initial and repetitive visual inspections of all engine filters for metal particles resulting from wear of bearing ball retainer. Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to exist or develop on other Allison 250 series turbine engines of the same type design, this AD is being issued to prevent bearing failure. This AD requires an initial visual inspection within 20 days after the effective date of this AD, followed by repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 25 hours time in service (TIS) since last inspection for the first 300 hours TIS of engine operation. After accumulating greater than 300 hours TIS of engine operation, the inspections must be accomplished at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS since last inspection. The repetitive inspections must be performed until engine overhaul, or repair or maintenance when disassembly permits replacement of the bearing, whichever occurs first. At that time, remove the No. 5 bearing, Superior P/N A6871505, and replace with a serviceable No. 5 bearing, Allison P/N 6871505; and remove the No. 8 bearing, Superior P/N A23007152, and replace with a serviceable No. 8 bearing, Allison P/N 23031478. The Allison bearings incorporate improved retainers, and Superior Air Parts, Inc. no longer manufactures replacement bearings. Replacement with these serviceable bearings constitutes terminating action to the inspection requirements of this AD. The actions are required to be accomplished in accordance with the SBs described previously. Since a situation exists that requires the immediate adoption of this regulation, it is found that notice and opportunity for prior public comment hereon are impracticable, and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited Although this action is in the form of a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and, thus, was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment, comments are invited on this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on 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 ADDRESSES. 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 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 might suggest a 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 47803 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations 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 notice must submit a self-addressed, stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket Number 95–ANE–72.’’ The postcard will be date stamped and returned to the commenter. The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. The FAA has determined that this regulation is an emergency regulation that must be issued immediately to correct an unsafe condition in aircraft, and is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866. It has been determined further that this action involves an emergency regulation under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is determined that this emergency regulation otherwise would be significant under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures, a final regulatory evaluation will be prepared and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy of it, if filed, 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), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 96–19–01 Allison: Amendment 39–9749. Docket 95–ANE–72. Applicability: Allison Model 250–B15G,– B17F, –B17F/1, –B17F/2, –C20, –C20B, –C20F, –C20J, –C20S, –C20W, –R, –C20R/1, –C20R/2, –C20R/4, –C28B, –C28C, –C30, –C30P, –C30M, and –C30G turbine engines, with Superior Air Parts, Inc. Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) bearings, Part Number (P/N) A6871505 and P/N A23007152, installed. These engines are installed on but not limited to the following aircraft: Aerospace Technologies of Australia PTY Ltd. N–22 and N–24; Agusta S.p.A A109 series, SF600 series; Beech Aircraft Corp. A36 and T34 (Tradewind Turbines conversion); Bell Helicopter Textron Model 47 (Soloy Conversion), OH58 series, 206 series, 230, 430; Cessna 206 and 207 (Soloy Conversions); Enstrom Helicopter Corp. TH28, 480; Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH BO105 series; Eurocopter France AS355 series; Flugzeugwerke Altenrheim AG (FFA) AS202 series; Hiller Aviation UH12 series (Soloy Conversions); Maule Aerospace Technology Corp. MX–7 series; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. OH6 series, 500 series, MD500 series, MD520N series, MD530 series; Partenavia Costruzioni Aeronautiche S.p.A P68 series; Pilatus Britten-Norman Ltd. BN–2T; and Sikorsky Aircraft Division S76 series. Note: This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to each engine 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 engines that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (e) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent bearing failure due to bearing separator instability, which can result in subsequent turbine and engine failure, accomplish the following: (a) For engines with No. 5 bearings, Superior P/N A6871505, installed, accomplish the following: (1) Within 20 days after the effective date of this AD, perform an initial visual inspection of all engine filters for metal particles in accordance with Superior Turbine Service Bulletin (SB) No. T95– SB001, Revision A, dated September 29, 1995. If any engine filter contains metal particles that exceed the return to service criteria described in that SB, prior to further flight, remove the No. 5 bearing, Superior P/ N A6871505, and replace with a serviceable No. 5 bearing, Allison P/N 6871505. (2) Thereafter, for engines with No. 5 bearing, Superior P/N A6871505, installed, perform visual inspections of all engine filters for metal particles in accordance with Superior Turbine SB No. T95–SB002, dated September 29, 1995, and, if necessary, replace with serviceable parts, at intervals not to exceed the following: (i) For engines with 300 hours or less TIS since overhaul, or TSN if never overhauled, perform inspections at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS since last inspection. (ii) For engines with more than 300 hours TIS since new or overhaul, whichever is lesser, perform inspections at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS since last inspection. (b) For engines with No. 8 bearings, Superior P/N A23007152, installed, accomplish the following: (1) Within 20 days after the effective date of this AD, perform an initial visual inspection of all engine filters for metal particles in accordance with Superior Turbine SB No. T95–SB002, Revision A, dated September 29, 1995. If any engine filter contains metal particles that exceed the return to service criteria described in that SB, prior to further flight, remove the No. 8 bearing, Superior P/N A23007152, and replace with a serviceable No. 8 bearing, Allison P/N 23031478. (2) Thereafter, for engines with No. 8 bearing, Superior P/N A23007152, installed, perform visual inspections of all engine filters for metal particles in accordance with Superior Turbine SB No. T95–SB002, dated September 29, 1995, and, if necessary, replace with serviceable parts, at intervals not to exceed the following: (i) For engines with 300 hours or less TIS since overhaul, or TSN if never overhauled, perform inspections at intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS since last inspection. (ii) For engines with more than 300 hours TIS since new or overhaul, whichever is lesser, perform inspections at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS since last inspection. (c) At the next engine overhaul, or repair or maintenance when disassembly permits replacement of the bearing, after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, remove the No. 5 bearing, Superior P/N A6871505, and replace with a serviceable No. 5 bearing, Allison P/N 6871505; and remove the No. 8 bearing, Superior P/N A23007152, and replace with a serviceable No. 8 bearing, Allison P/N 23031478. (d) Installation of serviceable bearings in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD, constitutes terminating action to the inspection requirements of this AD. (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, Special 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, Special Certification Office. Note: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Special Certification Office. (f) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 47804 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations 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 Superior Turbine service documents: Document No. Pages Revision Date SB No. T95–SB001 .............................................................................................................................. 1–2 A Sept. 29, 1995. Total pages: 2. SB No. T95–SB002 .............................................................................................................................. 1–2 A Sept. 29, 1995. Total pages: 2. 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 Superior Air Parts, Inc., 14280 Gillis Rd., Dallas, TX 75244–3792; telephone (800) 487–4884, fax (214) 490–8471. 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 September 26, 1996. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 30, 1996. Jay J. Pardee, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 96–22922 Filed 9–10–96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–U 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95–NM–212–AD; Amendment 39–9751; AD 96–19–03] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10 and MD–11 Series Airplanes and KC–10A (Military) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10 and MD–11 series airplanes and KC–10A (military) airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections to detect corrosion or failure of the steel Hi-Lok fasteners at the inboard flap inboard track, and replacement of corroded/failed steel Hi- Lok fasteners with inconel Hi-Lok fasteners. This amendment also provides for termination of the repetitive inspections by replacing all of the steel Hi-Lok fasteners with inconel Hi-Lok fasteners. This amendment is prompted by reports of failed and/or corroded steel fasteners found in the inboard flap inboard track due to stress corrosion. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such stress corrosion, which could result in binding of the flap and inability of the flap to extend or retract; this situation may lead to asymmetric flap deployment and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane during flight. DATES: Effective October 16, 1996. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of October 16, 1996. ADDRESSES : The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Technical Publications Business Administration, Department C1–L51 (2–60). This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Atmur, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712; telephone (310) 627– 5224; fax (310) 627–5210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC–10 and MD–11 series airplanes and KC–10A (military) airplanes was published in the Federal Register on April 19, 1996 (61 FR 17261). That action proposed to require repetitive visual inspections to detect corrosion or failure of the steel Hi-Lok fasteners at the inboard flap inboard track. That action also proposed to require replacement of corroded/failed steel Hi-Lok fasteners with inconel Hi- Lok fasteners. In addition, that action proposed to provide for an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements by replacing all the steel Hi-Lok fasteners with Hi-Lok fasteners made of inconel. Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to the comments received. Support for the Proposal One commenter supports the proposed rule. Request To Allow Installation of Steel Hi-Lok Fasteners One commenter requests that the proposal be revised to allow the replacement of corroded or damaged steel fasteners with the same part- numbered steel Hi-Lok fasteners, instead of inconel Hi-Lok fasteners. This commenter raises concerns about the timely availability of replacement fasteners. The commenter points out that procuring inconel Hi-Lok fasteners may entail a lead time of several months, but steel Hi-Lok fasteners are readily available. Mandating the use of only inconel fasteners as replacement parts could result in many aircraft being grounded unnecessarily due to the unavailability of parts. The FAA concurs with this commenter’s request. The FAA finds that an acceptable level of safety will be maintained if failed or corroded steel Hi-Lok fasteners are replaced with like steel fasteners and repetitively inspected. (Additionally, the McDonnell Douglas service bulletins referenced in the AD contain a statement indicating: ‘‘If inconel Hi-Loks are unavailable, operators may use same material steel Hi-Loks as removed.’’) This finding, however, does not affect the terminating action provided in this AD, which, if accomplished, requires the replacement of all fasteners with ones made of inconel. Paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(i) of the final rule have been revised to allow fasteners to be replaced with either steel or inconel Hi-Lok fasteners (and 47805 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations repetitively inspected until terminating action is accomplished). Request To Extend Initial Compliance Time for Model MD–11’s One commenter requests that paragraph (b) of the proposal be revised to extend the compliance time for the initial inspection of Model MD–11 series airplanes from the proposed 18 months to 72 months. As justification for this request, the commenter points out that there have been no reports of failed fasteners on any Model MD–11 airplane; the only reports of failures have occurred on Model DC–10 series airplanes that had accumulated more than 18,000 total flight cycles. In light of this record, the commenter considers an 18-month compliance time unwarranted for the Model MD–11. The FAA does not concur with the commenter’s request. The flap inboard tracks of both the Model MD–11 and Model DC–10 series airplanes are similar in design; they also operate at similar stresses and in similar environments. In light of this, the flaps of the Model MD–11 may experience the same corrosion problems as the Model DC–10 airplanes have experienced. Additionally, stress corrosion is unpredictable; neither the FAA nor McDonnell Douglas can predict the onset of this phenomenon. Therefore, the FAA has determined that it is necessary to begin inspections as early as is reasonably possible. In developing an appropriate compliance time for the inspections, the FAA considered not only the degree of urgency associated with addressing the subject unsafe condition, but the availability of required parts and the practical aspect of inspecting the fleet at intervals of time that closely parallel normally scheduled maintenance for the majority of affected operators. In consideration of all of these factors, the FAA has determined that the compliance time, as proposed, is not only appropriate, but warranted. Conclusion After careful review of the available data, including the comments noted above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule with the changes previously described. The FAA has determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Cost Impact The FAA estimates that 276 airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 2 work hours per airplane to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $33,120, or $120 per airplane, per inspection cycle. The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted. Regulatory Impact The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. 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 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 96–19–03 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39–9751. Docket 95–NM–212–AD. Applicability: All Model DC–10 and MD– 11 series airplanes, and KC–10A (military) airplanes, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane 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 airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent stress corrosion cracking in the fasteners in the inboard flap inboard track, which could result in binding of the flap and inability of the flap to extend or retract, accomplish the following: (a) For Model DC–10 series airplanes and KC–10A (military) airplanes: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection to detect corrosion or failure of the steel Hi-Lok fasteners at the inboard flap inboard track in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC–10–57–134, dated August 15, 1995. (1) If no corrosion or failure is detected, accomplish either paragraph (a)(1)(i) or (a)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 18 months until paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this AD is accomplished. (ii) Replace all steel Hi-Lok fasteners with inconel Hi-Lok fasteners in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC–10– 57–134, dated August 15, 1995. Accomplishment of this replacement constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this AD. (2) If any corrosion or failure is detected, prior to further flight, accomplish either paragraph (a)(2)(i) or (a)(2)(ii) of this AD, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC–10–57–134, dated August 15, 1995. (i) Replace all corroded/failed steel Hi-Lok fasteners with either like steel Hi-Lok fasteners or inconel Hi-Lok fasteners, in accordance with the service bulletin. Thereafter, repeat the visual inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 18 months until paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this AD is accomplished. (ii) Replace all steel Hi-Lok fasteners with inconel Hi-Lok fasteners, in accordance with 47806 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC–10– 57–134, dated August 15, 1995. Accomplishment of this replacement constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this AD. (b) For Model MD–11 series airplanes: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection to detect corrosion or failures of the steel Hi-Lok fasteners at the inboard flap inboard track in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11–57–031, dated August 15, 1995. (1) If no corrosion or failures are detected, accomplish either paragraph (b)(1)(i) or (b)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (b) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 18 months until paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this AD is accomplished. (ii) Replace all steel Hi-Lok fasteners with inconel Hi-Lok fasteners in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11– 57–031, dated August 15, 1995. Accomplishment of this replacement constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this AD. (2) If any corrosion or failure is detected during the inspection required by paragraph (b) of this AD, prior to further flight, accomplish either paragraph (b)(2)(i) or (b)(2)(ii) of this AD, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11– 57–031, dated August 15, 1995. (i) Replace all corroded/failed steel Hi-Lok fasteners with either like steel Hi-Lok fasteners or inconel Hi-Lok fasteners, in accordance with the service bulletin. Thereafter, repeat the visual inspection required by paragraph (b) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 18 months until paragraph (b)(2)(ii) of this AD is accomplished. (ii) Replace all steel Hi-Lok fasteners with inconel Hi-Lok fasteners in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11– 57–031, dated August 15, 1995. Accomplishment of this replacement constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this AD. (c) 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. (d) 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 airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) The inspections and replacement shall be done in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC–10–57–134, dated August 15, 1995 (for Model DC–10 series airplanes); and McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11–57–031, dated August 15, 1995 (for Model MD–11 series airplanes). 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 McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Technical Publications Business Administration, Department C1– L51 (2–60). Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (f) This amendment becomes effective on October 16, 1996. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 3, 1996. Darrell M. Pederson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 96–22918 Filed 9–10–96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–U 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95–ANE–55; Amendment 39– 9737; AD 96–18–13] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. TFE731 Series Turbofan Engines AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Garrett Engine Division) TFE731 series turbofan engines, that requires removing certain fan rotor disks from service in accordance with a drawdown schedule, and would establish new fan rotor disk life limits. This amendment is prompted after additional analyses revealed that stress levels in the fan rotor disk dovetail slots for the applicable engine models are higher than initially calculated. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent uncontained failure of the fan rotor disk due to fatigue cracking in the dovetail slots, which can result in inflight engine shutdowns, severe secondary damage, and fan rotor assembly separation from the engine. DATES: Effective November 12, 1996. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of November 12, 1996. ADDRESSES : The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from AlliedSignal Aerospace, Attn: Data Distribution, M/S 64–3/2101–201, P.O. Box 29003, Phoenix, AZ 85038–9003; telephone (602) 365–2493, fax (602) 365–5577. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; telephone (310) 627–5246; fax (310) 627–5210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Garrett Engine Division) TFE731 series turbofan engines was published in the Federal Register on March 22, 1996 (61 FR 11790). That action proposed to require removing certain fan rotor disks from service in accordance with a drawdown schedule and would establish new fan rotor disk life limits in accordance with AlliedSignal Engines Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. TFE731–A72–3569, dated May 31, 1995, and ASB No. TFE731–A72–3570, dated May 31, 1995. Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. No comments were received on the proposal or the FAA’s determination of the cost to the public. The FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed. There are approximately 5,000 engines of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 2,500 engines installed on aircraft of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 16 work hours per engine to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the total cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $2,400,000. The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 47807 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. 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), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 96–18–13 AlliedSignal Inc.: Amendment 39– 9737. Docket 95–ANE–55. Applicability: AlliedSignal Inc. (formerly Garrett Engine Division) Models TFE731–2, –2A, –3, –3A, –3AR, –3B, –3BR, –3C, –3CR, –3D, –3DR, –3R, and –4R turbofan engines, installed on, but not limited to the following aircraft: Avions Marcel Dassault Falcon 10, 50, 100 series; Learjet 31, 35, 36, and 55 series; Lockheed-Georgia 1329–23 and –25 series; Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 series and 1125 Westwind series; Cessna Model 650, Citations III, VI, and VII; Raytheon British Aerospace HS–125 series; and Sabreliner NA–265–65. Note: This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to each engine 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 engines that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (d) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent uncontained failure of the fan rotor disk due to fatigue cracking in the dovetail slots, which can result in inflight engine shutdowns, severe secondary damage, and fan rotor assembly separation from the engine, accomplish the following: (a) For engines equipped with fan rotor disks, part numbers (P/N’s) 3072162–5, 3073436–5, 3073539-(All), and 3074529- (All), where (All) denotes any dash number, remove fan rotor disks from service and install a serviceable disk in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of AlliedSignal Engines Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. TFE731–A72–3569, dated May 31, 1995, as required by the following schedule: Fan rotor disk cycles since new (CSN) on the effective date of this AD Required fan rotor disk retire- ment (remove from service) 3,600 or less Not to exceed the new life limit of 4,100 CSN. 3,601 to 5,500 Within the next 500 cycles after the effective date of this AD or prior to reaching 5,700 CSN, whichever oc- curs first. 5,501 or greater. Within the next 200 cycles after the effective date of this AD, not to exceed 7,100 CSN. (b) For engines equipped with fan rotor disks, P/N 3072816-(All), where (All) denotes any dash number, remove fan rotor disks from service and install a serviceable disk in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions of AlliedSignal Engines ASB No. TFE731–A72–3570, dated May 31, 1995, as required by the following schedule: Fan rotor disk CSN on the effective date of this AD Required fan rotor disk retire- ment (remove from service) 3,850 or less Not to exceed the new life limit of 4,600 CSN. 3,851 to 6,000 Within the next 750 cycles after the effective date of this AD, or prior to reach- ing 6,500 CSN, whichever occurs first. 6,001 or greater. Within the next 500 cycles after the effective date of this AD, not to exceed 10,000 CSN. (c) A serviceable part is one that has not exceeded the life limits established by this AD. (d) 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, Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. Note: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. (e) 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. (f) The actions required by this AD shall be done in accordance with the following AlliedSignal Engines ASBs: Document No. Pages Revision Date TFE731–A72–3569 ...................................................................................................................... 1–8 Original May 31, 1995. Total Pages: 8. ........................ TFE731–A72–3570 ...................................................................................................................... 1–8 Original May 31, 1995. Total Pages: 8. 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 AlliedSignal Aerospace, Attn: Data Distribution, M/S 64–3/2101–201, P.O. Box 47808 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations 29003, Phoenix, AZ 85038–9003; telephone (602) 365–2493, fax (602) 365–5577. 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. (g) This amendment becomes effective on November 12, 1996. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 26, 1996. Jay J. Pardee, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 96–22772 Filed 9–10–96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–U 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 96–NM–10–AD; Amendment 39–9744; AD 96–18–18] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300–600 Series Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Airbus Model A300– 600 series airplanes, that requires inspections to detect cracking of the upper radius of the forward fitting of frame 47, and repair, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by results of full-scale fatigue testing, which revealed cracking in the upper radius of frame 47. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such fatigue cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of frame 47 of the fuselage. DATES: Effective October 16, 1996. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of October 16, 1996. ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Huber, Aerospace Engineer, Standardization Branch, ANM–113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (206) 227–2589; fax (206) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Airbus Model A300–600 series airplanes was published in the Federal Register on July 1, 1996 (61 FR 33874). That action proposed to require repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracking of the upper radius of the left and right forward fitting of frame 47, and repair, if necessary. Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to the single comment received. The commenter supports the proposed rule. Conclusion After careful review of the available data, including the comment noted above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed. Cost Impact The FAA estimates that 35 Airbus Model A300–600 series airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will take approximately 4 work hours per airplane to accomplish the required actions, and that the average labor rate is $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $8,400, or $240 per airplane. The cost impact figure discussed above is based on assumptions that no operator has yet accomplished any of the requirements of this AD action, and that no operator would accomplish those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted. Regulatory Impact The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. 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 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 39.13 [Amended] 2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 96–18–18 Airbus Industrie: Amendment 39– 9744. Docket 96–NM–10–AD. Applicability: All Model A300–600 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane 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 airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced structural integrity of frame 47 of the fuselage, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to the accumulation of 17,300 total landings, or within one year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Perform an eddy current inspection to detect cracking of the upper radius of the left and right forward fitting of frame 47, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6029, Revision 2, dated November 7, 1994. 47809 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations (1) If no cracking is found during an eddy current inspection: Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,600 landings. (2) If any cracking is found during an eddy current inspection: Prior to further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM–113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. (b) 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, Standardization Branch, ANM–113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM–113. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM–113. (c) 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 airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The inspection shall be done in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6029, Revision 2, dated November 7, 1994, which contains the following list of effective pages: Page No. Revision level shown on page Date shown on page 1–3 ..................... 2 .............. Nov. 7, 1994. 4–6 ..................... 1 .............. Feb. 23, 1994. 7–22 ................... Original .... Aug. 23, 1993. 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 Airbus Industrie, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 16, 1996. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 29, 1996. Bill Boxwell, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 96–22599 Filed 9–10–96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–U 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 95–ANE–30; Amendment 39– 9738; AD 96–18–14] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. HC–A3V, HC–B3M, HC– B3T, HC–B4M, HC–B4T, and HC–B5M Series Propellers AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration, DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. (Hartzell) HC–A3V, HC–B3M, HC–B3T, HC–B4M, HC–B4T, and HC–B5M series propellers, that requires hub replacement over a 10-year time period with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspection. This amendment is prompted by reports of two propeller hub failures and one crack indication that occurred on Mitsubishi MU–2B–60 aircraft, the similarity of construction and load transfer paths between the Hartzell propeller models installed on the Mitsubishi MU–2 aircraft and Hartzell’s 3, 4, and 5-bladed steel hub propeller models, several blade shank failures, and reports of cracks in blade clamps. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent propeller hub, blade, or blade clamp failure, which can result in loss of aircraft control. DATES: Effective October 16, 1996. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of October 16, 1996. ADDRESSES : The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from Hartzell Propeller Inc., One Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 45356–2634, ATTN: Product Support; telephone (513) 778–4388, fax (513) 778–4321. This information may be examined at the Federal Aviation Administration (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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tomaso DiPaolo, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone (847) 294–7031, fax (847) 294–7834. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. (Hartzell) HC–A3V, HC–B3M, HC– B3T, HC–B4M, HC–B4T, and HC–B5M series propellers was published in the Federal Register on April 26, 1996 (61 FR 18520). That action proposed to require over a 10-year time period, propeller hub replacement with a concurrent blade and blade clamp inspection for Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC–A3VF–7(), HC–B3TF–7(), HC–B3MN–3(), HC–B3TN–2(), HC– B3TN–3(), HC–B3TN–5(), HC–B4MN– 5(), HC–B4MP–3(), HC–B4TN–3(), HC– B4TN–5(), HC–B5MA–3(), HC–B5MP– 3(), HC–B5MP–5(), HC–B3MN–5(), HC– B3TN–4(), HC–B4MP–4(), and HC– B5MN–3() propellers. Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to the comments received. Commenters state that the AD should be modified to limit the affected propellers to those installed on engine types similar to those in Mitsubishi MU–2 aircraft. The commenters also state that their service history has shown that this engine type has more problems and that the NPRM documents that only propellers on the Mitsubishi MU–2 aircraft have been found with cracked hubs. The FAA does not concur. Regardless of engine types, the 3, 4, and 5-bladed hubs have similar loading and load paths to the failed propellers and, in addition, could contain characteristics that the FAA has determined can cause a reduction in hub fatigue strength. The NTSB has also recommended addressing the same hub fatigue strength characteristics for the 3, 4, and 5-bladed hubs. This hub replacement program will provide the following hub fatigue strength improvements: (1) Improved hub metallurgy; (2) Elimination of any surface decarburization in the pilot tube bore; (3) Introduction of compressive residual stress in the pilot tube bore; (4) Improved corrosion protection in the pilot tube bore; and (5) Improved surface finish in the pilot tube bore. Additionally, the commenters state that the cost of complying with the proposed AD is severely understated and will increase overhaul costs. Therefore, they imply that the proposed AD should be withdrawn or limited in scope. The FAA does not concur. The costs documented in the AD are weighted average costs. For example, individual operators with five-bladed propellers will have costs that run higher than the weighted average costs. Therefore, the costs stated in the AD 47810 Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 11, 1996 / Rules and Regulations should not be construed as understated. Concerning the increase in overhaul costs comment, the FAA has determined that the required actions are necessary to address an unsafe condition. While those required actions may increase maintenance costs, those increased costs are balanced by achieving a level of safety that protects against further failures. However, if the operator complies with the proposed AD at overhaul, the cost is lower than accomplishing the AD action by itself. Since issuance of the NPRM, the FAA has determined that relief can be given to the compliance schedule. Therefore, the dates for hub replacement and inspections are shifted three months for all affected propellers. Table 1 now reflects the denoted three month calendar shift. After careful review of the available data, including the comments noted above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public interest require the adoption of the rule as proposed with the changes described previously. The FAA has determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. There are approximately 24,320 propellers of the affected design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 50% of the subject propellers are installed on aircraft of U.S. registry and that 75% will have the work done during normally scheduled propeller maintenance. For those who accomplish the AD action during normal propeller maintenance, the parts cost will average $1,955 with no additional labor. For those who accomplish the AD action by itself, the parts cost will average $2,174, plus approximately 27 work hours per propeller at an average labor rate of $60 per work hour. Based on these figures, the total cost impact of the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to be $29,363,360. The cost will vary between the 3, 4, and 5-bladed propeller configurations and the above data represents an average cost. The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct effects 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. Therefore, in accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism Assessment. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) Is not a