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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2008-1240; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-098-AD;
Amendment 39-15877; AD 2009-08-04]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model
BH.125 Series 600A Airplanes and Model HS.125 Series 700A Airplanes
Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
SA2271SW

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model BH.125 series 600A airplanes and
Model HS.125 series 700A airplanes. This AD requires inspecting the
wiring diagrams containing the cockpit blowers and comparing with the
current airplane configuration, and reworking the wiring if necessary.
This AD results from a report indicating that a blower motor of the
cockpit ventilation and avionics cooling system seized up and gave off
smoke. We are issuing this AD to prevent smoke and fumes in the cockpit
in the event that a blower motor seizes and overheats due to excessive
current draw.

DATES: This AD is effective May 14, 2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of May 14, 2009.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita,
Kansas 67201-0085; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet https://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/
service_support/pubs.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andy Shaw, Aerospace Engineer, Special
Certification Office, ASW-190, FAA Southwest Regional Office, 2601
Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to
certain Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model BH.125 series 600A
airplanes and Model HS.125 series 700A airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on November 26, 2008 (73 FR 71959).
That NPRM proposed to require inspecting the wiring diagrams containing
the cockpit blowers and comparing with the current airplane
configuration, and reworking the wiring if necessary.

Comments

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

Explanation of Change to Final Rule

    We have changed the product identification line to specify the
airplane type certificate holder.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the change described
previously. We also determined that this change will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 40 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it takes about 1 work-hour per product to comply
with this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to U.S. operators to be
$3,200, or $80 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (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.
    You can find our regulatory evaluation and the estimated costs of
compliance in the AD Docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2009-08-04 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (Formerly Raytheon Aircraft
Company): Amendment 39-15877. Docket No. FAA-2008-1240; Directorate
Identifier 2008-NM-098-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 14, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Model
BH.125 series 600A airplanes and Model HS.125 series 700A airplanes,
certificated in any category; as identified in Hawker Beechcraft
Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24-3850, dated January 2008, which
have been modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate
SA2271SW.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report indicating that a blower motor
of the cockpit ventilation and avionics cooling system seized up and
gave off smoke. We are issuing this AD to prevent smoke and fumes in
the cockpit in the event that a blower motor seizes and overheats
due to excessive current draw.

Compliance

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

Inspection and Rework

    (f) Within 600 flight hours or 6 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the wiring diagrams
containing the cockpit blowers and compare with the current airplane
configuration, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24-3850, dated
January 2008; except as provided by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (1) If the current airplane configuration does not match the
applicable cockpit blower wiring diagrams, before further flight,
rework the wiring using a method approved by the Manager, Special
Certification Office, ASW-190, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA. For the
determination to be approved by the Manager, Special Certification
Office, as required by this paragraph, the Manager's approval letter
must specifically refer to this AD.
    (2) If the current airplane configuration matches the applicable
cockpit blower wiring diagrams, before further flight, rework the
wiring in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Hawker
Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24-3850, dated January
2008.

No Submission of Certain Information

    (g) Although Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 24-
3850, dated January 2008, specifies to submit certain information to
the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (h)(1) The Manager, Special Certification Office, ASW-190,
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, Attn: Andy Shaw, Aerospace Engineer,
Special Certification Office, ASW-190, FAA, Southwest Regional
Office, 2601 Meacham Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone
(817) 222-5188; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19.
    (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (i) You must use Hawker Beechcraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB
24-3850, dated January 2008, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (1) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Department 62, P.O. Box 85, Wichita,
Kansas 67201-0085; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet https://
www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/service_support/pubs.
    (2) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER> or<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 2, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-8080 Filed 4-8-09; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0156; Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-003-AD;
Amendment 39-18877; AD 2017-10-03]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-11-12 for
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-242L airplanes (type certificate previously
held by MORAVAN a.s.). This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 9, of
the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual) to
impose

new or more restrictive life limits on critical components. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to address the unsafe condition on
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 5, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 5, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication as of June 5, 2003 (68 FR
32629, June 2, 2003).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0156; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact ZLIN
AIRCRAFT a.s., Leti[scaron]t[ecaron] 1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech
Republic, telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226 013 830; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.zlinaircraft.eu. You may
view this referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for Docket No. FAA-2017-0156.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri
64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-
242L airplanes (type certificate previously held by MORAVAN a.s.). That
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 2, 2017 (82 FR
12305), and proposed to supersede AD 2003-11-12, Amendment 39-13171 (68
FR 32629, June 2, 2003) (``AD 2003-11-12'').
    Since we issued AD 2003-11-12, a revision to the airworthiness
limitations chapter of the aircraft maintenance manual has been issued,
and the State of Design airworthiness authority took AD action, as
identified below.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD
No.: 2017-0005, dated January 10, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The
MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for the Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z 242 L
aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are defined and published in
Chapter 9 of Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z 242 L Maintenance Manual (MM)--
Volume I Document 003.021.1 (in Czech language) or in Chapter 9 of Z
242 L MM--Volume I Document 003.22.1 (in English language). These
instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued
airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
    Zlin Aircraft a.s. recently published Revision 22 to Chapter 9,
Volume I, of the Z 242 L MM, introducing new and/or more restrictive
limitations.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
accomplishment of the actions specified in the Zlin Aircraft a.s. Z
242 L MM Chapter 9, Volume I, at Revision 22.

The MCAI can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.

Comments

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

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for
minor editorial. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR 51

    We reviewed Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22,
dated March 15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No. 003.22.1
Maintenance Manual-Vol. I., and Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31,
2000. The revision to the Limitations sections introduces new and/or
more restrictive safe life limits for the Model Z 242 airplane. The
mandatory service bulletin describes procedures for annotating
acrobatic and utility category operational time in the logbook. This
service information is reasonably available because the interested
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 30 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the requirement to incorporate the new revision into the
Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g.,
maintenance manual). The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
    Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this portion of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $85 per product.
    The above costs only account for the time to incorporate the
document into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance
program. These limitations will impose more restrictive life limits on
some parts and provide new life limits for others. While the cost of
these replacements could be expensive, they will only be required to
operate the airplane past the established times. Ultimately, the
estimated cost of replacing all life-limited parts could come close to
the cost of the airplane. These life limits are necessary to continue
to operate the airplane in an airworthy manner.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under

Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0156; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office
(telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Amendment 39-13171 (68 FR
32629, June 2, 2003), and adding the following new AD:

2017-10-03 ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. (type certificate previously held by
MORAVAN a.s.): Amendment 39-18877; Docket No. FAA-2017-0156;
Directorate Identifier 2017-CE-003-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 5,
2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2003-11-12, Amendment 39-13171 (68 FR 32629,
June 2, 2003) (``AD 2003-11-12'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Model Z-242L airplanes,
all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 5: Time Limits.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the Limitations section, Chapter 9,
of the FAA-approved maintenance program (e.g., maintenance manual).
We are issuing this AD to prevent structural failure of the wing due
to fatigue cracking. Such failure could result in a wing separating
from the airplane with consequent loss of control.

(f) Actions and Compliance

    Unless already done, do the following actions:
    (1) For all affected airplanes: As of March 21, 2003 (the
effective date of AD 2003-03-13 (68 FR 4905, January 21, 2003) (``AD
2003-03-13'')), annotate Acrobatic and Utility category operational
time in the logbook. If the airplane is utilized in either of these
categories at any time during a flight, annotate the total time for
that flight in the Utility or Acrobatic category, as appropriate. Do
the logbook annotation following the procedures in Moravan-
Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--
Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000; and Moravan Mandatory Service
Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev. 1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by
section 43.7 may do this action.
    (2) For airplane serial numbers 0001 through 0656 that do not
have strengthened wings installed (both left and right side) in
accordance with Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a--Rev.
1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev. 2, dated April 15, 2003:
    (i) On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003 (the effective date
of AD 2003-11-12), incorporate aerobatic frequency information into
the Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) as
specified in Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev. 1,
April 15, 2003. The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 may do this action. Make
an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with these
portions of this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9).
    (ii) On or before reaching 190 hours time-in-service in the
Acrobatic category and/or Utility category or on or before 90 days
after March 21, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-03-13),
whichever occurs later, insert the following information into the
Limitations section of the airplane flight manual (AFM): ``Do not
operate in the Acrobatic or Utility category. Operate in the Normal
category only.'' The owner/operator holding at least a private pilot
certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may accomplish this AFM insertion of this
AD. Make an entry into the aircraft records showing compliance with
these portions of this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). This operational
restriction is referenced in Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 142C/17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31,
2000.
    (3) For airplane serial numbers 0657 or higher or one in the
range of 0001 through 0656 that has strengthened wings (both left
and right side) installed in accordance with Moravan Mandatory
Service Bulletin Z 242L/27a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000, or Rev.
2, dated April 15, 2003: On or before 10 days after June 5, 2003
(the effective date of AD 2003-11-12), incorporate aerobatic
frequency information into the Limitations section of the airplane
flight manual (AFM) as specified in Moravan Mandatory Service
Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev.1, April 15, 2003. The owner/operator
holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by
section 43.7 may do this action. Make an entry into the aircraft
records showing compliance with these portions of this AD in
accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 43.9).
    (4) For all affected airplanes: Within 10 days after July 5,
2017 (the effective date of this AD), insert Chapter 9,
Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated March 15, 2016, of
ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L, DOC. No. 003.22.1 Maintenance Manual-
Vol. I into the Limitations section of the FAA-approved maintenance
program (e.g., maintenance manual). The owner/operator holding at
least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may accomplish this
maintenance manual insertion requirement of this AD. Make an entry
into the aircraft records showing compliance with these portions of
this AD in accordance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). If a discrepancy is found during the
accomplishment of any of the actions required by the document listed
in this paragraph, before further flight after finding such
discrepancy, contact ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. at the address specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme and
incorporate that repair scheme.

(g) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send
information to ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Before using any approved AMOC on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(h) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.:
2017-0005, dated January 10, 2017, for related information. The MCAI
can be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=FAA-2017-0156-0002.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
July 5, 2017 (the effective date of this AD).
    (i) Chapter 9, Airworthiness Limitations, Revision No. 22, dated
March 15, 2016, of ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s. Z 242 L DOC. No. 003.22.1
Maintenance Manual--Vol. I.
    (ii) Moravan-Aeroplanes a.s. Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 142C/
17a, Z 242L/37a--Rev. 1, dated October 31, 2000.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 5, 2003 (68 FR 32629, June 2, 2003).
    (i) Moravan Mandatory Service Bulletin Z 242L/38a--Rev.1, April
15, 2003.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact ZLIN
AIRCRAFT a.s., Leti[scaron]t[ecaron] 1887, 765 02 Otrokovice, Czech
Republic, telephone: +420 725 266 711; fax: +420 226 013 830; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: http://www.zlinaircraft.eu.
    (6) You may view this service information at FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
816-329-4148. In addition, you can access this service information
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0156.
    (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 15, 2017.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10406 Filed 5-26-17; 8:45 am]
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EPA

Analyses of fetal examination data should combine incidences of related
findings to better show trends that may be treatment related. Examples
of related findings that could be combined include:

vertebral centra variations (including thoracic and lumbar; including
unossified, bifid, and dumbbell-shaped)

supernumlerary thoracic/lumbar ribs (including rudimentary and
well-formed ribs on Ll and T 14)	Observations combined as necessary for
the reanalyses

	OK, with one exception:  that the combination for observations that may
reflect delayed sternabrae ossification may not be the best.  Based upon
page 234 of the report (K-4), I think that the most appropriate
combination of observations is 24, 25, 26, and 28.  This differs from
what the lab combined (25, 26, 27, 29).  This may be a typographical
error, since 29 doesn’t deal with sternabrae but deals with vertebrae.
See final draft report	Appendix K

The statistically significant increased fetal incidence of unossified
sternebra #5 was not regarded as evidence of developmental toxicity by
the study authors because the litter incidence was not statistically
significant.

True, the litter is the appropriate unit of analysis; however, as stated
above, the litter analyses (chi-square and Fisher' exact) presented in
the report do not consider withinlitter incidences and can lead to false
negative results. Thus, pending re-analysis, we tentatively regard the
increased incidence of unossified sternebra #5 to reflect developmental
toxicity at 20,000 mg/m3.

The study authors point out that sternebra #5 is the last to ossify and
that it's appearance is the most variable. This is hardly a reason to
dismiss the finding; to the contrary, it is this normal variability that
makes it conducive to detecting treatment-induced delays in
ossification.

Although sternebral ossification provides an index of developmental
delay, other ossification sites (e.g., caudal vertebrae, metacarpals,
metatarsals, phalanges) also show normal variability and, when
quantified, often are more sensitive in detecting developm.enta1 delays.
Apparently, however, the skeletal examinations did not attempt to
quantify the extent of ossification at such sites. In view of the data
suggestive of a treatment,-induced delay in sternebral ossification, we
recommend that the study authors evaluate the number of ossification
sites at one or more of these sites (e.g., the number of ossified caudal
vertebrae).

	The revised statistical analyses did not detect any statistically
significant differences between the control group and the groups exposed
to the test substance.  Therefore, these statement have been removed
from the report.	OK – see earlier response regarding combined
observations noted in Appendix K.  Re-analysis may alter the statistical
findings	See final draft report	i, 1-2, 4-2, 4-3, and 4-5

Goldsworthy

The only potential treatment related statistical difference between
control and treated groups was an increase in unossified sternebrae in
the high dose group on a fetal basis. This finding was not statistically
increase on a litter basis, the basic unit of analysis. Additionally,
increased abnormality was noted in the last forming sternebrae that
exhibits the most variable appearance in normal specimens. Collectively,
it is appropriate to not consider this finding in the NOAEL setting for
developmental toxicity. However, text should (1) provide a table with
the unossified sternebrae data in the results section for both fetus and
litter basis (Section 4, pages 4-1 to 4-3), (2) clearly state on 4-3,
skeletal observations, that the statistically significant increase was
noted on a fetus basis, and (3) consider noting this finding in the
abstract (as it was noted in the Summary and Discussion sections).	All
references to the unossified sternebrae removed from the text.  The
revised statistical analyses did not identify this as a statistically
significant observation.

.	Please see the earlier comment regarding re-analysis of sternabral
findings as a different combination than reported in the report	See
final draft report	i, 1-2, 4-2, 4-3, and 4-5

211 (b) Research Group Reviewer

- The one area of statistically elevated fetal findings in the study,
unossified sternabrae, should be compared to the historical control data
range as part of the discussion of interpretation.	This incidence of
this observation in the treated groups was not statistically
significantly different from the control incidence in the revised
statistical analyses.

	Please see earlier comment recommending combined analysis for
observations that can reflect delayed development of the sternabrae.	See
final draft report

	Page 4-5:

Discussion, first paragraph: The report needs to be consistent in the
interpretation of maternal results. In this first paragraph of the
discussion, the report has reiterated that there were statistically
significant decreases in body weight gain, but goes on to indicate that
these decreases were not biologically significant. If they are not
biologically significant, then the maternal NOAEL should be 20,000
mg/m3, not 10,000 mg/m3. The study director needs to make a decision as
to whether the effect upon body weight gain is an indication of adverse
effect or not, and present this position consistently and clearly.
Second paragraph: The report provides a justification for why the
increased incidence of unossified sternabrae is not deemed to be
evidence of developmental toxicity. The report should further back up
this position with regard to the data within the historical control
base. The first sentence conveys the perception that this observation
may be related to treatment. If that is what the director believes, this
is an appropriate way to word this sentence. If, as suggested by the
subsequent dismissal of this finding, the study director doesn't believe
this finding to be due to exposure, the sentence should objectively
(rather than subjectively) state that the only statistically significant
fetal observation was an increased incidence of unossified sternabrae.
Discussion revised to clarify that the decreased body weight change was
an adverse event and to reflect the revised statistical analyses of the
skeletal findings.

	OK, pending possible revision with an additional statistical analysis
of combined sternabral observations.	See final draft report	Page 4-5

211 (b) Research Group QA/QC Reviewer

Page vi, Compliance Statement:

 Since it was the sponsor’s responsibility to maintain the method of
synthesis, fabrication, or derivation of the test fuel, and this had not
been completed, it should be included in the sponsor’s compliance
statement.	We do not consider this a GLP deviation.  We have added this
to the Test Substance section.  	This needs to be the same in all
reports.  	See final draft report	3-1

Appendix H, Fetal Observations, Individual Fetal Observations, Page
H-17:

 The “a” finding is indicated in the data, but is qualified by
“other” in the key. It appears that additional information is
needed. This finding is not included in the “Incidence of Fetal
Observations”. Please clarify.	No change.  Page H-17 appears fine
The finding now appears on page H-16, #386, the ‘a’ is qualified by
‘Other’ .   More information is needed and this finding is not found
in the summary of findings.  	See final draft report	H-17

Appendix H, Fetal Observations, Individual Fetal Observations, Animal
number 353:

 I could not find the skeletal observations designated as footnotes W,
DD, m, and R in the raw data. Please verify these findings.	M CORRECTED
IN FETUS 2  	Not sure what was corrected here.  Page H-51 is not in
question here.  I could not find the noted findings in the raw data for
this fetus.   If these findings are indeed in the raw data for this
fetus then the report is fine.

H-51

Appendix H:   The following findings were not found on the Appendix H
Summary but were found in the Statistical report:

Head – anophthalmia, dilated lateral ventricle.

External  – acaudate, anal atresia, anasarca, brachydactyly,
ectrodactyly, hyphosis.

Abd/Thor (Visceral) – malpositioned kidneys, ovaries and uterus, no
cervical spinal column.

	See final draft report	Appendix H

Appendix H and Statistical Report, Appendix K:  There seem to be a few
discrepancies in incidence between these two appendices.  They follow:

Total fetuses and litters with visceral malformations, group 4, 2 in
App. H, 1 in App. K

Visceral Variations in Group 1, App. H is 5, in App. K combined visceral
variations in Group 1 is only 4?

	See final draft report	Appendix H & K

Appendix K, Table 1, page K-4:  At the bottom of this table, where
combined findings are noted, it appears that the numbers that are
combined are incorrect.  #17 is a skull finding that should not be
combined with ribs.  # 29 is a vertebrae finding that should not be
combined with sternebrae.  Please verify that these combinations are all
correct	See final draft report	K-4

Appendix K, Page K-5, first paragraph.  Should the word in the last
sentence be irrespective?

	See draft final report	K-5

211(b) Toxicology Research Group

ETBE Rat Developmental Toxicity Study Report

Reviewer Checklist 2 – Additional Comments

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 191 (Wednesday, October 2, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60658-60660]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2010-0562; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-29-AD;
Amendment 39-17603; AD 2013-19-21]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) AD 2012-04-13,
for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) model RB211 Trent 553-61, 553A2-61, 556-
61, 556A2-61, 556B-61, 556B2-61, 560-61, and 560A2-61; and RB211 Trent
768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60; and RB211-Trent 875-17, 877-17, 884-17,
884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17, and 895-17; and RB211-524G2-T-19, -524G3-T-
19, -524H-T-36, and -524H2-T-19 turbofan engines that have a high-
pressure (HP) compressor stage 1 to 4 rotor disc installed, with a
certain part number (P/N) installed. AD 2012-04-13 required repetitive
inspections of the axial dovetail slots and follow-on corrective action
depending on findings. This new AD expands the population of affected
parts. This AD also changes, for the purposes of this AD, the
definition of ``engine shop visit.'' This AD was prompted by reports of
additional affected HP compressor rotor discs that require the same
action. We are issuing this AD to detect cracks in the HP compressor
stage 1 and 2 disc posts, which could result in failure of the disc
post and HP compressor blades, damage to the engine, and damage to the
airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective November 6, 2013.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 6,
2013.

ADDRESSES: The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce
plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE248BJ;
phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-245418; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is provided in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Zink, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2012-04-13, Amendment 39-16969 (77 FR 13483,
March 7, 2012), (``AD 2012-04-13''). AD 2012-04-13 applied to the
specified products. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May
14, 2013 (78 FR 28161). The NPRM proposed to continue to require
repetitive inspections of the axial dovetail slots and follow-on
corrective action depending on findings. The NPRM also proposed to
expand the population of affected parts, and to change, for the
purposes of this AD, the definition of ``engine shop visit.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the proposal
and the FAA's response to each comment.

Support for the Proposed AD

    The Boeing Company supports the NPRM (78 FR 28161, May 14, 2013) as
written.
    We made no change to this AD.

Request To Revise Definition of Engine Shop Visit

    American Airlines (AAL) and RR requested that we change the
definition of engine shop visit. The commenters noted that the
definition of engine shop visit in the NPRM (78 FR 28161, May 14, 2013)
differs from that in RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin No.
RB.211-72-AF964, Revision 3, dated January 11, 2013. AAL also indicated
that the definition of engine shop visit in the NPRM, if adopted, would
dramatically increase turn time and costs and affect availability of
spare engines.
    We agree. We revised this AD by changing the definition of engine
shop visit to read: ``For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop
visit'' is whenever the HP compressor rotor is accessible and the
compressor blades have been removed.''

Request To Correct Paragraph Designations in Compliance Section

    AAL requested that we correct references in the compliance section
of the NPRM (78 FR 28161, May 14, 2013) that did not refer to the
correct paragraph designation.
    We agree. The references should be to ``paragraph (f)'' or
``paragraph (f)(2),'' as applicable, rather than to ``paragraph (e).''
We changed this AD by revising several references in the compliance
section and the Credit for Previous Action paragraph from ``paragraph
(e)'' to ``paragraph (f)'' or to ``paragraph (f)(2),'' as applicable.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described. We determined that these changes
will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects about 432 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 20
hours per product to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per hour. No parts are required. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to be $734,400.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2012-04-13, Amendment 39-16969 (77 FR 13483, March 7, 2012) and adding
the following new AD:

2013-19-21 Rolls Royce plc: Amendment 39-17603; Docket No. FAA-2010-
0562; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-29-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 6, 2013.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2012-04-13, Amendment 39-16969 (77 FR
13483, March 7, 2012).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Rolls-Royce plc (RR) model
turbofan engines that have a high-pressure (HP) compressor stage 1
to 4 rotor disc installed, with a part number (P/N) listed in Table
1 to paragraph (c) of this AD:
    (1) RB211 Trent 553-61, 553A2-61, 556-61, 556A2-61, 556B-61,
556B2-61, 560-61, and 560A2-61; and
    (2) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60; and
    (3) RB211-Trent 875-17, 877-17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-
17, and 895-17; and
    (4) RB211-524G2-T-19, -524G3-T-19, -524H-T-36, and -524H2-T-19.

Table 1 to Paragraph (c)--Affected HP Compressor Stage 1 to 4 Rotor Disc
                          P/Ns by Engine Model
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                                            HP Compressor stage 1 to 4
              Engine model                        rotor disc P/N
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1. RB211 Trent 553-61, 553A2-61, 556-    FK30524 or FW88340.
 61, 556A2-61, 556B-61, 556B2-61, 560-
 61, and 560A2[dash]61.
2. RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B- FK22745, FK24031, FK23313,
 60.                                      FK25502, FK26185, FK32129,
                                          FW20195, FW20196, FW20197,
                                          FW20638, FW23711, FW88695,
                                          FW88696, FW88697, FW88698,
                                          FW88699, FW88700, FW88701,
                                          FW88702, or FW88703.
3. RB211 Trent 875-17, 877-17, 884-17,   FK24009, FK26167, FK32580,
 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17, and 895-17.    FW11590, FW61622, FW88723,
                                          FW88724, or FW88725.
4. RB211-524G2-T-19, -524G3-T-19, -524H- FK25502, FW20195, FW23711,
 T-36, and -524H2-T-19.                   FW88695, FW88696, or FW88697.
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(d) Unsafe Condition

    We are issuing this AD to detect cracks in the HP compressor
stage 1 and 2 disc posts, which could result in failure of the disc
post and HP compressor blades, damage to the engine, and damage to
the airplane.

(e) Compliance

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

(f) Cleaning and Inspection

    (1) Clean and perform a fluorescent-penetrant inspection of the
HP compressor stage 1 to 4 rotor disc at the first shop visit after
accumulating 1,000 cycles since new (CSN) on the stage 1 to 4 rotor
disc or at the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
    (2) Use paragraphs 3.A. through 3.E.(11) of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB)
No. RB.211-72-AF964, Revision 3, dated January 11, 2013, to do the
cleaning and inspection.
    (3) Thereafter, at every engine shop visit, clean and inspect as
required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.
    (4) If on the effective date of this AD, an engine with an
affected part has 1,000 CSN or more, and is in the shop, clean and
inspect as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD before returning
the engine to service.
    (5) If cracks or anomalies are found during the inspection
required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, accomplish the applicable
corrective actions before returning the engine to service.

(g) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is whenever
the HP compressor rotor is accessible and the compressor blades have
been removed.

(h) Credit for Previous Action

    If you performed cleanings and inspections before the effective
date of this AD using RR NMSB No. RB.211-72-AF964, Revision 1, dated
June 6, 2008, or Revision 2, dated June 8, 2011, then you met the
requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact, contact
Frederick Zink, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD No. 2013-0042,
dated February 26, 2013, for related information. You may examine
this AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2010-0562-0023.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Rolls Royce Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin No.
RB.211-72-AF964. Revision 3, dated January 11, 2013.
    (ii) None.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE248BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-
249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp;
or download from https://www.aeromanager.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this service information at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to:
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 18, 2013.
Carlos A. Pestana,
Acting Directorate Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-23432 Filed 10-1-13; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Pages 81105-81107]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0041]

FM Approvals LLC: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and
Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test
Standards

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the applications of FM
Approvals LLC for expansion of recognition as a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding
to grant the applications. Additionally, OSHA proposes to add fourteen
test standards to the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test
standards.

DATES: Submit comments, information, and documents in response to this
notice, or requests for an extension of time to make a submission, on
or before December 6, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted as follows:
    Electronically: You may submit comments, including attachments,
electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking
Portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency's name and
the docket number for this rulemaking (Docket No. OSHA-2007-0043). All
comments, including any personal information you provide, are placed in
the public docket without change and may be made available online at
https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about
submitting information they do not want made available to the public,
or submitting materials that contain personal information (either about
themselves or others), such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket
(including this Federal Register notice) are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted
material) is not publicly available to read or download through the
website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available
for inspection through the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket
Office at<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY<PHONE_NUMBER>) for assistance in
locating docket submissions.
    Extension of comment period: Submit requests for an extension of
the comment period on or before December 6, 2023 to the Office of
Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of
Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW, Room N-3653, Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to (202) 693-
1644.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is
available from the following sources:
    Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office
of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor by phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or
email: [email protected].
    General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson,
Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities,
Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor by phone:
(202) 693-1911 or email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of the Applications for Expansion

    OSHA is providing notice that FM Approvals LLC (FM) is applying for
an expansion of current recognition as a NRTL. FM requests the addition
of fourteen test standards to the NRTL scope of recognition.
    OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets
the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.7. Recognition is an
acknowledgment that the organization can perform independent safety
testing and certification of the specific products covered within the
scope of recognition. Each NRTL's scope of recognition includes (1) the
type of products the NRTL may test, with each type specified by the
applicable test standard; and (2) the recognized site(s) that has/have
the technical capability to perform the product-testing and product-
certification activities for test standards within the NRTL's scope.
Recognition is not a delegation or grant of government authority;
however, recognition enables employers to use products approved by the
NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and
certification.
    The agency processes applications by a NRTL for initial recognition
and for an expansion or renewal of this recognition, following
requirements in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This appendix requires
that the agency publish two notices in the Federal Register in
processing an application. In the first notice, OSHA announces the
application and provides a preliminary finding. In the second notice,
the agency provides the final decision on the application. These
notices set forth the NRTL's scope of recognition or modifications of
that scope. OSHA maintains an informational web page for each NRTL,
including FM, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These
pages are available from the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/

nationally-recognized-testing-laboratory-program.
    FM currently has two facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for
product testing and certification, with the headquarters located at: FM
Approvals LLC, 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, Massachusetts
02062. A complete list of FM's scope of recognition is available at
https://www.osha.gov/nationally-recognized-testing-laboratory-program.

II. General Background on the Applications

    FM submitted two applications to OSHA to expand recognition as a
NRTL. The first application was submitted on September 20, 2019 (OSHA-
2007-0041-0021), to include ten test standards. The second application
requesting the addition of six standards was submitted on May 3, 2021,
(OSHA-2007-0041-0022). The first application was amended on September
21, 2022 (OSHA-2007-0041-0023), to remove two standards from the
original submission. The expansion covered in this notice includes the
remaining fourteen standards across both applications. OSHA staff
performed a detailed analysis of the application packets and reviewed
other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews
in relation to these applications.
    Table 1 lists the appropriate test standards found in FM's
applications for expansion for testing and certification of products
under the NRTL Program.

  Table 1--Proposed List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in
                     FM's NRTL Scope of Recognition
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               Test standard                     Test standard title
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*FM 1311..................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps Split-
                                             Case Type (Axial or
                                             Radial).
*FM 1312..................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps
                                             (Vertical Shaft, Turbine
                                             Type).
*FM 1313..................................  Positive Displacement Fire
                                             Pumps (Rotary Gear Type).
*FM 1319..................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps
                                             (Horizontal, End Suction
                                             Type).
*FM1370...................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps
                                             (Vertical Shaft, Turbine
                                             Type, Barrel).
*FM 1371..................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps (In-
                                             Line Type).
*FM 3132..................................  Pressure Actuated Waterflow
                                             Switches.
*FM 3150..................................  Audible Notification
                                             Appliances for Automatic
                                             Fire Alarm Signaling.
*FM 3155..................................  Public Mode Visible
                                             Signaling Appliances for
                                             Automatic Fire Alarm
                                             Signaling.
*FM 3230..................................  Smoke Actuated Detectors for
                                             Automatic Fire Alarm
                                             Signaling.
*FM 3232..................................  Video Image Fire Detectors
                                             for Automatic Fire Alarm
                                             Signaling.
*FM 5320..................................  Dry Chemical Extinguishing
                                             Systems.
*FM 5420..................................  Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing
                                             Systems.
*FM 5600..................................  Clean Agent Extinguishing
                                             Systems.
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* Represents the standards that OSHA proposes to add to the NRTL
  Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

III. Proposal To Add New Test Standards to the NRTL Program's List of
Appropriate Test Standards

    Periodically, OSHA will propose to add new test standards to the
NRTL list of appropriate test standards following an evaluation of the
test standard document. To qualify as an appropriate test standard, the
agency evaluates the document to (1) verify it represents a product
category for which OSHA requires certification by a NRTL, (2) verify
the document represents a product and not a component, and (3) verify
the document defines safety test specifications (not installation or
operational performance specifications). OSHA becomes aware of new test
standards through various avenues. For example, OSHA may become aware
of new test standards by: (1) monitoring notifications issued by
certain Standards Development Organizations; (2) reviewing applications
by NRTLs or applicants seeking recognition to include new test standard
in their scopes of recognition; and (3) obtaining notification from
manufacturers, manufacturing organizations, government agencies, or
other parties. OSHA may determine to include a new test standard in the
list, for example, if the test standard is for a particular type of
product that another test standard also covers, or it covers a type of
product that no standard previously covered.
    In this notice, OSHA proposes to add fourteen new test standards to
the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test standards. Table 2, below,
lists the test standards that are new to the NRTL Program. OSHA
preliminarily determined that these test standards are appropriate and
proposes to include them in the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test
standards. OSHA seeks public comment on this preliminary determination.

 Table 2--Standards OSHA Is Proposing to Add to the NRTL Program's List
                      of Appropriate Test Standards
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               Test standard                     Test standard title
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FM 1311...................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps Split-
                                             Case Type (Axial or
                                             Radial).
FM 1312...................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps
                                             (Vertical Shaft, Turbine
                                             Type).
FM 1313...................................  Positive Displacement Fire
                                             Pumps (Rotary Gear Type).
FM 1319...................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps
                                             (Horizontal, End Suction
                                             Type).
FM1370....................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps
                                             (Vertical Shaft, Turbine
                                             Type, Barrel).
FM 1371...................................  Centrifugal Fire Pumps (In-
                                             Line Type).
FM 3132...................................  Pressure Actuated Waterflow
                                             Switches.
FM 3150...................................  Audible Notification
                                             Appliances for Automatic
                                             Fire Alarm Signaling.
FM 3155...................................  Public Mode Visible
                                             Signaling Appliances for
                                             Automatic Fire Alarm
                                             Signaling.
FM 3230...................................  Smoke Actuated Detectors for
                                             Automatic Fire Alarm
                                             Signaling.
FM 3232...................................  Video Image Fire Detectors
                                             for Automatic Fire Alarm
                                             Signaling.
FM 5320...................................  Dry Chemical Extinguishing
                                             Systems.
FM 5420...................................  Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing
                                             Systems.
FM 5600...................................  Clean Agent Extinguishing
                                             Systems.
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IV. Preliminary Findings on the Applications

    FM submitted acceptable applications for expansion of the scope of
recognition. OSHA's review of the application files, and pertinent
documentation, indicate that FM can meet the requirements prescribed by
29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding the recognition to include the addition of
these fourteen test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed
above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or
temporary approval of FM's application.

V. Public Participation

    OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether FM meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of recognition as a NRTL.
Comments should consist of pertinent written documents and exhibits.
    Commenters needing more time to comment must submit a request in
writing, stating the reasons for the request by the due date for
comments. OSHA will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester
justifies a longer time period. OSHA may deny a request for an
extension if it is not adequately justified.
    To review copies of the exhibits identified in this notice, as well
as comments submitted to the docket, contact the Docket Office,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor. These materials also are generally available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA-2007-0043 (for further
information, see the ``Docket'' heading in the section of this notice
titled ADDRESSES).
    OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a
timely manner. After addressing the issues raised by these comments,
staff will make a recommendation to the Assistant Secretary of Labor
for Occupational Safety and Health on whether to grant FM's
applications for expansion of the scope of recognition. The Assistant
Secretary will make the final decision on granting the applications. In
making this decision, the Assistant Secretary may undertake other
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7.
    OSHA will publish a public notice of the final decision in the
Federal Register.

VI. Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington,
DC 20210, authorized the preparation of this notice. Accordingly, the
agency is issuing this notice pursuant to section 29 U.S.C. 657(g)(2),
Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393; Sept. 18, 2020),
and 29 CFR 1910.7.

    Signed at Washington, DC.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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