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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Number FRA-2003-15754]

Notice of Public Hearing: Reading Blue Mountain and Northern
Railroad

    The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (RBMN) has
petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking the
approval of the proposed

discontinuance and removal of Automatic Block System (ABS) signals
between Milepost (MP) 119.3, Lehighton, and MP 130.6, Independence, on
the Lehigh Line.
    This proceeding is identified as FRA Block Signal Application
Docket Number FRA-2003-15754. A copy of RBMN's full petition is
available for review online at www.regulations.gov under the docket
number identified above.
    FRA has conducted a field investigation in this matter and has
issued a public notice seeking comments from interested parties. See 77
FR 2774-2775 (January 19, 2012). After examining the carrier's proposal
and the available facts, FRA has determined that a public hearing is
necessary before a final decision is made on this proposal.
Accordingly, FRA invites all interested persons to participate in a
public hearing on August 22, 2012. The hearing will be conducted at the
Tilden Township Municipal Building, 874 Hex Highway, Hamburg, PA 19526.
The hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interested parties are invited to
present oral statements at the hearing. For information on facilities
or services for persons with disabilities or to request special
assistance at the hearing, contact FRA's Docket Clerk, Jerome Melis-
Tull, by telephone, email, or in writing, at least 5 business days
before the date of the hearing. Mr. Melis-Tull's contact information
is: FRA, Office of Chief Counsel, Mail Stop 10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue
SE., Washington, DC 20590; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    The hearing will be conducted in accordance with Rule 25 of the FRA
Rules of Practice (Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Section 211.25)
by a representative designated by FRA. The hearing will be a non-
adversarial proceeding; therefore, there will be no cross-examination
of persons presenting statements. The FRA representative will make an
opening statement outlining the scope of the hearing. After all initial
statements have been completed, those persons wishing to make brief
rebuttal statements will be given the opportunity to do so in the same
order in which they made their initial statements. Additional
procedures, if necessary for the conduct of the hearing, will be
announced at the hearing.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 26, 2012.
Ron Hynes,
Acting Deputy Associate Administrator for Regulatory and Legislative
Operations.
[FR Doc. 2012-18804 Filed 7-31-12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2008-1085]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Allegheny River, Clinton, PA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone
extending the entire width of the Allegheny River from mile marker 36.1
to mile marker 36.5. This safety zone is established to protect the
general public, marinas, and commercial vessel operators from the
hazards associated with the active failure of Lock & Dam 6
(mile marker 36.3). Entry into this zone is prohibited, unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 1 p.m. on October 30, 2008 until
11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-1085 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket
Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2008-1085
in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in
the Docket ID column. They are also available for inspection or copying
at two locations: The Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and the U.S.
Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh, 100 Forbes Avenue, Suite
1150, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary

rule, call Ensign Douglas Kang Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh, telephone
412-644-5808 ext. 2108. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because immediate action is needed to protect
the general public, marinas, and commercial vessel operators from the
hazards associated with the active failure of Lock & Dam 6.
After an underwater assessment, the Army Corps of Engineers determined
that the aforementioned lock and dam is perilously close to
catastrophic failure. Such an event could create a navigational hazard
to mariners in the form of high water and breakaway debris flowing
downriver, and in the form of low pool-water upriver.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register, since immediate action is needed
to protect the general public, marinas, and commercial vessel operators
from the hazards associated with the active failure of Lock & Dam
6.

Background and Purpose

    The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone extending
the entire width of the Allegheny River from mile marker 36.1 to mile
marker 36.5. This safety zone is established to protect the general
public, marinas, and commercial vessel operators from the hazards
associated with the active failure of Lock & Dam 6 (mile
marker 36.3).

Discussion of Rule

    The Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone extending
the entire width of the Allegheny River from mile marker 36.1 to mile
marker 36.5. Persons and vessels shall not enter into, depart from, or
move within this safety zone unless specifically authorized by the
Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative. They may
be contacted through Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley at 1-800-253-7465.
This rule is effective from 1 p.m. on October 30, 2008 until 11:59 p.m.
on December 31, 2008. The Captain of the Port Pittsburgh will inform
the public through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement
period for the safety zone as well as any changes in the planned
schedule.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. This expectation is based on the fact
that the impacts on routine navigation are expected to be minimal.
Notification to the marine community will be made through broadcast
notices to mariners.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
    This rule will affect the following entities, some of which may be
small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to transit
or anchor in that portion of the Allegheny River from mile marker 36.1
to mile marker 36.5 from 1 p.m. on October 30, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. on
December 31, 2008.
    This safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities for the following reasons.
Although the safety zone will apply to the entire width of the river,
traffic will be allowed to pass through the zone with the permission of
the Coast Guard. Before the effective period, we will issue maritime
advisories widely available to users of the river.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this rule will not result in such an expenditure, we
do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not affect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may
disproportionately affect children.

Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 5100.1 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
under the Instruction that there are no factors in this case that would
limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the
Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under
figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the Instruction, from further
environmental documentation. An environmental analysis checklist and a
categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways.

0
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T08-033 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-033  Safety Zone; Allegheny River, Clinton, PA.

    (a) Location. The following area is a Safety Zone: The waters
extending the entire width of the Allegheny River from mile marker 36.1
to mile marker 36.5.
    (b) Enforcement Period. This rule will be enforced from 1 p.m. on
October 30, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2008. The Captain of
the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative will inform the
public through broadcast notices to mariners of the enforcement period
for the safety zone as well as any changes in the planned schedule.
    (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh.
    (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through a
safety zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh or a designated representative. They may be contacted
through Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley at 1-800-253-7465.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh and designated on-scene U.S. Coast
Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel
includes Commissioned, Warrant, and Petty Officers of the U.S. Coast
Guard.

    Dated: October 30, 2008.
S.T. Higman,
Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port
Pittsburgh.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0771; Product Identifier 2019-NE-27-AD; Amendment
39-19747; AD 2019-19-11]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW1519G, PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1524G,
PW1525G, PW1521G-3, PW1524G-3, PW1525G-3, PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G,
PW1923G, and PW1923G-A model turbofan engines. This AD requires initial
and repetitive inspections of the low-pressure compressor (LPC) inlet
guide vane (IGV) and the LPC rotor 1 (R1) and, depending on the results
of the inspections, possible replacement of the LPC. This AD was
prompted by two recent in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs) that occurred as the
result of failures of the LPC R1. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 26, 2019.
    The FAA must receive comments on this AD by November 12, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact
Pratt & Whitney, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-
565-0140; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet: http://fleetcare.pw.utc.com. You may view this service information at the
FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. 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 and locating
Docket No. FAA-2019-0771.

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-2019-
0771; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781-238-7088; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA received reports of two recent IFSDs on PW PW1524G-3 model
turbofan engines. The first IFSD occurred on July 25, 2019 and the
second IFSD occurred on September 16, 2019. These IFSDs were due to
failure of the LPC R1, which resulted in the LPC R1 releasing from the
LPC case and damaging the engine. LPC rotor failures historically have
released high-energy debris that has resulted in damage to engines and
airplanes (see Advisory Circular (AC) 39-8, ``Continued Airworthiness
Assessments of Powerplant and Auxiliary Power Unit Installations of
Transport Category Airplanes,'' dated September 8, 2003, available at
rgl.faa.gov).
    Although these IFSDs occurred on PW PW1524G-3 model turbofan
engines, the FAA is including PW PW1900 engines in the applicability of
the AD because similarities in type design make these engines
susceptible to the same unsafe condition as PW PW1500 engines. This
condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained release of the
LPC R1, in-flight shutdown, damage to the engine, damage to the
airplane, and loss of control of the airplane. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information

    The FAA reviewed Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin (SB) PW1000G-A-
72-00-0125-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 001, dated September 23, 2019, and PW
SB PW1000G-A-72-00-0075-00B-930A-D, Issue No. 001, dated September 23,
2019. The SBs contain procedures for performing borescope inspections
of the LPC R1 and the LPC IGV actuation system on engines that have
less than 300 flight cycles since new.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is issuing this AD because it evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires initial and repetitive borescope inspections of
the LPC IGV and the LPC R1 and, depending on the results of the
inspections, replacement of the LPC.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers this AD interim action. The investigation into
the two recent failures on the PW PW1524G-3 model turbofan engines is
on-going and the FAA may pursue further rulemaking action at a later
date.

Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date

    Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment
procedures

for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may
issue a final rule without seeking comment prior to the rulemaking.
Similarly, Section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules
effective in less than 30 days, upon a finding of good cause.
    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule.
Two PW1524G-3 model turbofan engines recently experienced failures of
the LPC R1. LPC rotor failures can release high-energy debris from the
engine and damage the airplane (see AC 39-8, ``Continued Airworthiness
Assessments of Powerplant and Auxiliary Power Unit Installations of
Transport Category Airplanes,'' dated September 8, 2003).
    Both failures of the LPC R1 occurred at low flight cycles since new
(154 and 230 flight cycles). The manufacturer has recommended that
these inspections occur within the next 50 flight cycles and the FAA
has adopted that recommendation. Based on current operational usage of
the affected airplanes, 50 flight cycles equates to approximately 7 to
10 operating days. Therefore, the FAA has determined that low flight
cycle rotors require inspections within the next 50 flight cycles from
the effective date of this AD to prevent LPC R1 failures. Because of
the need for operators to begin the required inspections within 50
flight cycles, the FAA has made this AD effective upon publication in
the Federal Register. Accordingly, the FAA determined that the risk of
operation of the affected engines without initial and repetitive
inspections of the LPC IGV and the LPC R1 is unacceptable.
    The FAA considers the need for initial and repetitive inspections
of the LPC IGV and the LPC R1 to be an urgent safety issue.
Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are
impracticable and contrary to public interest pursuant to 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B). In addition, for the reasons stated above, the FAA finds
that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this
amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, the FAA invites you to send any written data, views,
or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2019-
0771 and Product Identifier 2019-NE-27-AD at the beginning of your
comments. The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final
rule. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend this final rule because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment,
RFA analysis is not required.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 18 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated costs
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Borescope inspection per inspection     4 work-hours x $85 per                 0            $340          $6,120
 cycle.                                  hour = $340.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
borescope inspections. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Replace LPC................................  40 work-hours x $85 per hour =             $156,000        $159,400
                                              $3,400.
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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.
    The FAA is 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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has

delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers,
and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

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, and
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.

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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2019-19-11 Pratt & Whitney: Amendment 39-19747; Docket No. FAA-2019-
0771; Product Identifier 2019-NE-27-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 26, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Models PW1519G, PW1521G,
PW1521GA, PW1524G, PW1525G, PW1521G-3, PW1524G-3, PW1525G-3,
PW1919G, PW1921G, PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G-A turbofan engines
that have accumulated fewer than 300 flight cycles.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine
Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by two recent in-flight shutdowns on PW
PW1524G-3 model turbofan engines, due to failure of the low-pressure
compressor (LPC) rotor 1 (R1). The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the LPC R1. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
result in uncontained release of the LPC R1, damage to the engine,
damage to the airplane, and loss of control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Within 50 flight cycles from the effective date of this AD,
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 flight cycles until the
engine accumulates 300 flight cycles, borescope inspect each LPC
inlet guide vane (IGV) stem for proper alignment.
    (2) Within 50 flight cycles from the effective date of this AD,
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 flight cycles until the
engine accumulates 300 flight cycles, borescope inspect the LPC R1
for damage and cracks at the following locations:
    (i) The blades tips;
    (ii) the leading edge;
    (iii) the leading edge fillet to rotor platform radius; and
    (iv) the airfoil convex side root fillet to rotor platform
radius.
    (3) As the result of the inspections required by paragraphs
(g)(1) and (2) of this AD, before further flight, remove and replace
the LPC if:
    (i) An IGV is misaligned; or
    (ii) there is damage on an LPC R1 that exceeds serviceable
limits; or
    (iii) there is any crack in the LPC R1.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g):  Guidance on determining serviceable
limits can be found in PW Service Bulletin (SB) PW1000G-A-72-00-
0125-00A-930A-D, Issue No. 001, dated September 23, 2019, and PW SB
PW1000G-A-72-00-0075-00B-930A-D, Issue No. 001, dated September 23,
2019.

(h) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, a misaligned IGV is an IGV that is
rotated about its radial axis at a different angle than the
remainder of the IGVs in the circumferential set.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You may email your request
to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(j) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kevin M. Clark,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 24, 2019.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; Notice of Proposed Changes in
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    Take notice that on November 30, 2005, Texas Eastern Transmission,
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Notification of a Closed Teleconference of the Chartered Science
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ADDRESSES: The Chartered SAB closed teleconference will take place via
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2022-0882; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01370-T;
Amendment 39-22261; AD 2022-25-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type
Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership
(CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-
1A11 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that corrosion and
wear were discovered on the slat tracks due to insufficient grease
applied to the slat tracks during production. This AD requires
repetitive cleaning and greasing of all slat tracks to prevent damage
and corrosion; doing repetitive inspections of the slat tracks for any
damage or corrosion, and the correct application of grease; and
applicable corrective actions; as specified in a Transport Canada AD,
which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 23, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 23,
2023.

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0882; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For material incorporated by reference in this AD, contact
Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-
3639; email [email protected]; website tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
     You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in the AD docket at
regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2022-0882.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chirayu Gupta, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services Section, FAA, New York
ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 21, 2022 (87 FR 43456).
The NPRM was prompted by CF-2021-43, dated November 29, 2021, issued by
Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada (Transport
Canada AD CF-2021-43) (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI
states that corrosion and wear were discovered on the slat tracks due
to insufficient grease applied to the slat tracks during production.
The MCAI adds that corrosion and wear on the slat tracks could lead to
loss of one or more slat panels or loss of slat track guidance and
consequently cause catastrophic structural damage to the wings or other
parts of the airplane due to slat panels departing from the airplane.

    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require repetitive cleaning and
greasing of all slat tracks to prevent damage and corrosion; doing
repetitive inspections of the slat tracks for any damage or corrosion,
and the correct application of grease; and applicable corrective
actions, as specified in Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2022-0882.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from Delta Air Lines (Delta). The
following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's
response to each comment.

Request To Remove or Extend Timeframe for Reporting Requirement

    Delta requested that the proposed AD be revised to not require
reporting inspection results. Delta added that if reporting is
required, the reporting timeframe should be extended to 90 days. Delta
stated that Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 was released in 2021 and
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership has already received significant data
from other operators. Delta added that continuing to require reporting
does not provide additional safety. Delta further noted that the 30 day
reporting compliance time in the proposed AD adds an unnecessary
burden, and extending the compliance time to 90 days significantly
reduces that burden.
    The FAA disagrees with the commenter's requests. Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership is analyzing the inspection results to assist in
their ongoing investigation and help determine if further corrective
actions are needed. Regarding the compliance time, the FAA notes that
Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies to report within 30 days,
which aligns with the FAA's standard compliance time for inspection
reports. The FAA and Airbus Canada concur with Transport Canada's
decision. However, once this AD is published, any person may request
approval of an AMOC under the provisions of paragraph (i)(1) of this
AD. The FAA has not revised this AD regarding this issue.

Request To Clarify Grease Levels for Reporting

    Delta requested that if reporting is required, the FAA clarify what
constitutes thick or thin levels of grease. Delta noted that Appendix 1
of Spirit Service Bulletin 500SHW-57-4201, Issue 001, dated November
17, 2021, specifies to report to specify whether the level of grease is
thick or thin, but does not specify what measurements qualify as thick
or thin.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. The FAA has added paragraph (h)(6) of
this AD to specify the criteria for a thick or thin application of
grease.

Request To Clarify the Intent of Paragraph (h)(4) of the Proposed AD

    Delta requested that the FAA clarify the intent of paragraph (h)(4)
of the proposed AD. Delta added that it interprets the meaning to be
that where Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 states ``in accordance with
the applicable SB and only Part B (or Part A) of the VSB'' it should be
read as ``in accordance with only Part B (or Part A) of the VSB.''
Delta added that if its interpretation is incorrect, paragraph (h)(4)
of the proposed AD should be rewritten to clearly emphasize the correct
interpretation.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. Delta's interpretation of paragraph
(h)(4) of this AD is correct. This AD requires using only the
applicable part of ``the VSB [vendor service bulletin]'' as defined in
Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43, instead of both ``the VSB'' and ``the
applicable SB'' as defined in Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43. The FAA
has revised paragraph (h)(4) of this AD to clarify.

Request To Clarify the Meaning of ``Vendor Service Information''

    Delta requested that paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD to clarify
the meaning of ``vendor service information.'' Delta noted that it
believes ``vendor service bulletin'' means Spirit Service Bulletin
500SHW-57-4201, Issue 001, dated November 17, 2021, but Transport
Canada AD CF-2021-43 does not use the phrase ``vendor service
information.''
    The FAA agrees to clarify. The phrase ``vendor service bulletin''
is referring to Spirit Service Bulletin 500SHW-57-4201, Issue 001,
dated November 17, 2021, which Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 defines
as ``the VSB.'' The FAA has revised paragraph (h)(3) of this AD to
specify ``the VSB'' for consistency with the terminology in Transport
Canada AD CF-2021-43.

Request To Exclude Job Set-Up and Job Close-Out Procedures

    Delta asked for clarification whether the job set-up and job close-
out procedures of Spirit Service Bulletin 500SHW-57-4201, Issue 001,
dated November 17, 2021, are required for compliance with the proposed
AD. Delta noted that Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Service Bulletin
BD500-574001, Issue 001, dated November 22, 2021, contains a note
specifying that the procedures section of the Accomplishment
Instructions are required for compliance, while the job set-up and job
close-out sections, with the exception of return-to-service tests, are
recommended and can be deviated from, provided certain conditions are
met. Delta added that Spirit Service Bulletin 500SHW-57-4201, Issue
001, dated November 17, 2021, does not contain a similar note and asked
for confirmation that the note also applies to Spirit Service Bulletin
500SHW-57-4201, Issue 001, dated November 17, 2021.
    The FAA agrees to clarify. The note applies only to Airbus Canada
Limited Partnership Service Bulletin BD500-574001, Issue 001, dated
November 22, 2021. However, the FAA has determined the ``Job set-up''
and ``Job close-out'' sections of Spirit Service Bulletin 500SHW-57-
4201 are recommended steps that can be used at the operator's
discretion. Therefore, the FAA has added paragraph (h)(7) of this AD to
specify that only section 2. Procedure of the Accomplishment
Instructions of ``the VSB'' is required by this AD.

Request To Allow a Transport Canada Global Alternative Method of
Compliance (AMOC)

    Delta requested that the proposed AD be revised to allow the use of
Transport Canada AMOC AARDG-2022/A09 when complying with the proposed
AD. Delta noted that operators reported difficulty completing the
inspection and grease application without removing the slat track from
the airplane. Delta added that Transport Canada concluded that the AMOC
procedures provide an equivalent level of safety as those specified in
the service information.
    The FAA agrees with the intent of the commenter's request. The FAA
does not have a process to directly adopt AMOCs issued by Transport
Canada, and also cannot allow an AMOC until a final rule has been
issued. However, the FAA has added paragraphs (h)(8) and (9) of this AD
to allow the provisions specified in the Transport Canada AMOC.

Conclusion

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to
the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it
has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described

in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and determined that air safety
requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on this product. Except for
minor editorial changes, and any other changes described previously,
this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. None of the changes will
increase the economic burden on any operator.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies procedures for repetitive
cleaning and greasing of all slat tracks, including the slat track
rollers, the slat pinion gear bearings, and the slat pinion gears to
prevent damage (e.g., metal wear) and corrosion; doing repetitive
general visual inspections of the slat tracks for any damage or
corrosion, and the correct application of grease; and applicable
corrective actions. Corrective actions include repairs, rework,
measurements of the reworked area, and a magnetic particle inspection
of the reworked area for any cracking. Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43
also specifies procedures for reporting the inspection findings. This
material 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.

Interim Action

    The FAA considers that this AD is an interim action. If final
action is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking
then.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 61 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                     Estimated Costs for Required Actions *
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               Labor cost                   Parts cost         Cost per product         Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 15 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up              $0   Up to $1,275..............  Up to $77,775.
 to $1,275.
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* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.

    The FAA estimates that it will take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, the FAA estimates the
cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be
$5,185, or $85 per product.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:

                 Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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                                                             Cost per
              Labor cost                   Parts cost        product
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8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $680....              $0             $680
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    The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost
estimates for the repair specified in this AD.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is estimated to take
approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to this collection of
information are mandatory. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
or any other aspect of this collection of information, including
suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177-1524.

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.
    The FAA is 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

2022-25-05 Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate
Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP);
Bombardier, Inc.): Amendment 39-22261; Docket No. FAA-2022-0882;
Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01370-T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 23, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-
500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43, dated November 29,
2021 (Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that corrosion and wear were
discovered on the slat tracks due to insufficient grease applied to
the slat tracks during production. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address corrosion and wear on the slat tracks, which could lead to
loss of one or more slat panels or loss of slat track guidance and
consequently cause catastrophic structural damage to the wings or
other parts of the airplane due to slat panels departing from the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43.

(h) Exceptions to Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43

    (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 refers to its effective
date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 refers to hours air
time, this AD requires using flight hours.
    (3) Where ``the VSB [vendor service bulletin]'' referenced in
Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies to do a magnetic particle
inspection or an eddy current inspection of the repaired area for
any cracking, for this AD if any cracking is found, the cracking
must be repaired before further flight using a method approved by
the Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or
Airbus Canada Limited Partnership's Transport Canada Design Approval
Organization (DAO). If approved by the DAO, the approval must
include the DAO-authorized signature.
    (4) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies to accomplish
certain actions using both the ``applicable SB'' and ``the VSB'' as
defined in Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43, this AD requires using
only ``the VSB.''.
    (5) Paragraph C. of Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies to
report inspection results to Airbus Canada Limited Partnership
within a certain compliance time. For this AD, report inspection
results at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(5)(i) or
(ii) of this AD.
    (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
    (6) Where ``the VSB'' referenced in Transport Canada AD CF-2021-
43 specifies to record the level of grease (thin or thick), for this
AD a thin grease level is one that uniformly covers the slat tracks,
slat track rollers, slat pinion gear bearings, and the slat pinion
gears; and a thick grease level is one that extends beyond the slat
tracks, slat track rollers, slat pinion gear bearings, and the slat
pinion gears or that inhibits function of the slat tracks.
    (7) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies accomplishing
certain actions using ``the VSB,'' for this AD replace the text
``Part A of the VSB'' with ``section 2., Procedure, of Part A of the
VSB.'' and replace the text ``Part B of the VSB'' with ``section 2.,
Procedure, of Part B of the VSB.''
    (8) Where step 2.7 of Part B of ``the VSB'' referenced in
Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies to inspect certain areas of
the slat tracks, this AD allows inspecting as specified in
paragraphs (h)(8)(i) and (ii) of this AD.
    (i) For slat tracks 1 through 3 on the left and right wings:
Inspect the upper and lower surfaces of the slat tracks and visible
portions of the side surfaces of the slat tracks only, excluding
underneath the pinion gear on slat tracks 1 and 3 and underneath the
forward and aft upper and lower main rollers on slat tracks 1
through 3.
    (ii) For slat tracks 4 through 11 on the left and right wings:
Inspect the lower surfaces of the slat tracks only, excluding
underneath the pinion gear on slat tracks 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 and
underneath the forward and aft lower main rollers on slat tracks 4
through 11.
    (9) Where step 2.5 of Part A of ``the VSB'' referenced in
Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43 specifies applying grease (04-400) in
front of the main rollers and side flanges of the slat track, this
AD allows applying grease as specified in paragraphs (h)(9)(i) and
(ii) of this AD.
    (i) For slat tracks 1 through 3 on the left and right wings:
Apply grease (04-004) on the slat tracks in the side flanges of the
slat tracks, the portions of the slat tracks in front of the forward
upper and lower main rollers, and the upper and lower surfaces of
the slat tracks between the forward and aft upper and lower main
rollers, excluding underneath the aft upper and lower main rollers.
    (ii) For slat tracks 4 through 11 on the left and right wings:
Apply grease (04-004) on the slat tracks in the side flanges of the
slat tracks, the portions of the slat tracks in front of the forward
upper and lower main rollers, and the lower surfaces of the slat
tracks between the forward and aft lower main rollers, excluding
underneath the pinion gear on slat tracks 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 11 and
underneath the aft lower main roller on slat tracks 4 through 11.

(i) Additional AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, New
York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If
sending information directly to the manager of the certification
office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing Operational
Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight
Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada; or Airbus Canada Limited
Partnership's Transport Canada DAO. If approved by the DAO, the
approval must include the DAO-authorized signature.

(j) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Chirayu Gupta,
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Administrative Services
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email [email protected].

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference 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.
    (i) Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43, dated November 29, 2021,
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For Transport Canada AD CF-2021-43, contact Transport
Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; telephone 888-663-
3639; email [email protected]; website tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
[email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on November 28, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-27390 Filed 12-16-22; 8:45 am]
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