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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0640; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-203-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes
equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of extensive damage to engine air intake cowls as a
result of acoustic panel collapse. This proposed AD would require
repetitive inspections of the three inner acoustic panels of both
engine air intake cowls to detect disbonding, and corrective actions if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct disbonding,
which could result in detachment of the engine air intake cowl from the
engine leading to ingestion of parts, which could cause failure of the
engine, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 6, 2012.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Rolls-Royce service information identified in this
proposed AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ,
England; telephone 011 44 1332 242424; fax 011 44 1332 249936; Internet
https://www.aeromanager.com. You may review copies of the referenced
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>.

Examining the AD Docket

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1138; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2012-0640;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-203-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://

www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2011-0173, dated September 13, 2011 (referred
to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    Two operators of A330 aeroplanes fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent
700 engines reported finding extensive damage to engine air intake
cowls as a result of acoustic panel collapse, most probably caused
by panel disbonding.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
detachment of the engine air intake cowl from the engine, possibly
resulting in ingestion of parts by, and consequence damage to, the
engine, or injury to persons on the ground.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive special detailed inspections (tap tests) of the 3 inner
acoustic panels of both engine air intake cowls to detect any
disbonding and, depending on findings, applicable corrective
actions.

    The unsafe condition is detachment of the engine air intake cowl
from the engine, which could result in ingestion of parts causing
failure of the engine, and consequent reduced controllability of the
airplane. Corrective actions include repair or replacement of the
affected engine air intake cowl. The compliance time for replacing an
engine air intake cowl that is damaged beyond certain damage limits is
before further flight. For damage that is below certain specified
damage limits, the compliance time for repetitive inspections is
between 10 flight cycles and 267 flight cycles, or the affected unit is
specified to be repaired before further flight. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Relevant Service Information

    Airbus has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3024, Revision
01, dated September 27, 2011. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
    Rolls-Royce plc has issued Alert Service Bulletin RB. 211-71-AG419,
including Appendix 1, dated May 10, 2011.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 22 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 20 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $37,400, or $1,700 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take up to 34 work-hours for a cost of up to $2,890 per product. We
have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD. We have no way of determining the number of products that may need
these actions.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
    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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2012-0640; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-
203-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 6, 2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and
-343 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers; equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of extensive damage to engine
air intake cowls as a result of acoustic panel collapse. We are
issuing this AD detect and correct disbonding, which could result in
detachment of the engine air intake cowl from the engine leading to
ingestion of parts,

which could cause failure of the engine, and consequent reduced
controllability of the airplane.

 (f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Repetitive Detailed Inspection

    At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this AD: Do a tap test inspection of the three inner
acoustic panels of each engine air intake cowl for disbonding, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330-71-3024, Revision 01, dated September 27,
2011. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24
months, except as required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.
    (1) For an engine air intake cowl that has accumulated less than
5,000 total flight cycles or less than 20,000 total flight hours,
whichever occurs first, since its first installation on an airplane
as of the effective date of this AD: Within 24 months after the
engine air intake cowl has accumulated 5,000 total flight cycles or
20,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first, since its first
installation on an airplane.
    (2) For an engine air intake cowl that has accumulated 5,000 or
more total flight cycles or 20,000 or more total flight hours,
whichever occurs first, since its first installation on an airplane
as of the effective date of this AD: Within 24 months after the
effective date of this AD.

(h) Inspection of Replaced Engine Intake Cowl

    For airplanes on which an engine air intake cowl is replaced
after the effective date of this AD, at the applicable compliance
time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD: Do a tap
test inspection for disbonding of the three inner acoustic panels of
the affected engine air intake cowl for disbonding, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330-71-3024, Revision 01, dated September 27, 2011. Repeat
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months.
    (1) Within 24 months after the engine air intake cowl
accumulates 5,000 total flight cycles or 20,000 total flight hours,
whichever occurs first, since its first installation on any
airplane, except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD.
    (2) Before installation, if an engine air intake cowl has
accumulated 5,000 or more total flight cycles or 20,000 or more
total flight hours, whichever occurs first, since its first
installation on any airplane, and which has not been inspected in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330-71-3024, Revision 01, dated September 27,
2011, within the preceding 24 months.

(i) Corrective Actions

    (1) If any disbonding is found during any inspection required by
this AD, and the findings are within the permitted allowable damage
limit (ADL) specified in Rolls-Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB. 211-
71-AG419, including Appendix 1, dated May 10, 2011: Do the actions
specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), or (i)(1)(iii) of this
AD.
    (i) Repeat the tap test inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD at the applicable inspection interval specified in Rolls-
Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB. 211-71-AG419, including Appendix 1,
dated May 10, 2011, until the actions required by paragraph
(i)(1)(ii) or (i)(1)(iii) are accomplished.
    (ii) Repair the affected engine air intake cowl before further
flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Rolls-
Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB. 211-71-AG419, including Appendix 1,
dated May 10, 2011. Repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD thereafter at the applicable compliance time specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (iii) Replace the affected engine air intake cowl before further
flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Rolls-
Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB. 211-71-AG419, including Appendix 1,
dated May 10, 2011. Repeat the inspection specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD thereafter at the applicable compliance time specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) If any disbonding is found during any inspection required by
this AD, and the findings are not within the permitted ADL specified
in Rolls-Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB. 211-71-AG419, including
Appendix 1, dated May 10, 2011: Before further flight, replace the
affected engine air intake cowl, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Rolls-Royce Alert Service Bulletin
RB. 211-71-AG419, including Appendix 1, dated May 10, 2011. Repeat
the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at
the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
    (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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency, Airworthiness
Directive 2011-0173, dated September 13, 2011, and the following
service information for related information.
    (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-71-3024, Revision 01,
dated September 27, 2011.
    (ii) Rolls-Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB. 211-71-AG419,
including Appendix 1, dated May 10, 2011.
    (2) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Rolls-Royce service information
identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
DE24 8BJ, England; telephone 011 44 1332 242424; fax 011 44 1332
249936; Internet https://www.aeromanager.com. You may review copies
of the referenced 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
425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 12, 2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-5318; Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-035-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a report of limited control yoke movement
of the elevator control system due to cushion edging jammed in the
elevator control anti-rotation guide slot. This proposed AD would
require repetitively inspecting the elevator control system cushion
edging for proper condition; replacing the cushion edging; and at a
specified time terminating the repetitive inspections by installing
wear pads on the elevator bearing assemblies. We are proposing this AD
to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 21,
2015.

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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Quest Aircraft Design, LLC, 1200 Turbine Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; toll free:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: www.questaircraft.com. You
may review copies of the 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
(816) 329-4148.

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-2015-
5318; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Herron, Aerospace Engineer,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-5318;
Directorate Identifier 2015-CE-035-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We received a report that, during a preflight inspection, an
operator noted limited travel of the control yoke on a Quest Aircraft
Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100 airplane. Upon further inspection of the
control yoke system forward of the control yoke, cushion edging was
found jammed in the elevator control anti-rotation guide slot. The
jammed edging prevented the control yoke from having full nose up and
nose down travel. The operator also reported the same problem on a
different KODIAK 100 airplane in which the cushion edging plastic
portion separated from the metal track.
    Investigation revealed that over time the cushion edging may become
worn and degrade. This condition, if not corrected, could result in
failure of the elevator control system cushion edging, which could
restrict elevator control yoke movement and cause loss of control.

Relevant Service Information

    We reviewed Quest Aircraft KODIAK Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14-
07, dated August 26, 2014; Quest Aircraft Field Service Instruction,
Elevator Control System--Cushion Edging Inspection, Report No. FSI-105,
Revision 00, not dated; Quest Aircraft KODIAK 100 Recommended Service
Bulletin SB15-01, dated March 26, 2015; and Quest Aircraft Field
Service Instruction, Yoke Anti-Rotation Guide Wear Pad Upgrade, Report
No. FSI-108, Revision 00, not dated. The service information describes
procedures for repetitively inspecting the cushion edging installed on
the elevator control anti-rotation guide for proper condition,

wear, and security, and replacing if necessary; and removing the
cushion edging and installing wear pads on the pilot and co-pilot arms
of the elevator bearing assemblies as a terminating action to the
repetitive inspections of the cushion edging. 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 NPRM.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we 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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 60 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost on U.S.
             Action                   Labor cost          Parts cost       Cost per product        operators
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Inspect the cushion edging on     .5 work-hour x $85  Not applicable....  $42.50 per          $2,550 per
 each side of the elevator         per hour = $42.50                       inspection.         inspection.
 control anti-rotation guide       per inspection.
 slot.
Required terminating action for   3 work-hours x $85  $200..............  $455..............  $27,300.
 repetitive inspections--replace   per hour = $255.
 cushion edging with wear pads.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this replacement:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Replace cushion edging.......................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour =                $20             $105
                                                $85.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
    (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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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 (AD):

Quest Aircraft Design, LLC: Docket No. FAA-2015-5318; Directorate
Identifier 2015-CE-035-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 21, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Model KODIAK 100
airplanes, all serial numbers 100-0001 through 100-0149, that are
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 2730; Elevator Control System.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of limited control yoke
movement due to cushion edging jammed in the elevator control anti-
rotation guide slot. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the elevator control system, which could result in loss of control.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspect Cushion Edging

    Before further flight after the effective date of this AD and
repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours time-in-
service or at every annual inspection, whichever comes first, until
the terminating action specified in paragraph (i) of this AD is
done, inspect the cushion edging, part number (P/N) M22529/2-3R-25,
located on each side of the elevator control anti-rotation guide
slot, P/N<PHONE_NUMBER>, for the pilot and co-pilot control yoke
assemblies, following section 5.1 Cushion Edging Inspection of Quest
Aircraft Field Service Instruction, Elevator Control System--Cushion
Edging Inspection, Report No. FSI-105, Revision 00, not dated, as
specified in Quest Aircraft KODIAK Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14-
07, dated August 26, 2014.

(h) Replace Cushion Edging

    If damage or wear is found during any inspection required in
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the cushion
edging following section 5.3 of Quest Aircraft Field Service
Instruction, Elevator Control System--Cushion Edging Inspection,
Report No. FSI-105, Revision 00, not dated, as specified in Quest
Aircraft KODIAK Mandatory Service Bulletin SB14-07, dated August 26,
2014.

(i) Install Wear Pads (Terminating Action for the Repetitive
Inspections)

    Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, remove the
cushion edging, P/N M22529/2-3R-25, installed on the elevator
control anti-rotation guide, and install wear pads, P/N 100-619-
0037, on the elevator bearing assembly link arm following section 5.
Instructions, including all subsections, of Quest Aircraft Field
Service Instruction, Yoke Anti-Rotation Guide Wear Pad Upgrade,
Report No. FSI-108, Revision 00, not dated, as specified in Quest
Aircraft KODIAK 100 Recommended Service Bulletin SB15-01, dated
March 26, 2015. Installing all four wear pads on the pilot and co-
pilot arms of the elevator bearing assemblies terminates the
repetitive inspections required in paragraph (g) of this AD.

 (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
Information may be emailed 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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact David Herron,
Aerospace Engineer, Seattle ACO, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Quest
Aircraft Design, LLC, 1200 Turbine Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; toll free:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Internet: www.questaircraft.com.
You may review copies of the 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>.

    Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on October 30, 2015.
Melvin Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2021-0242; FRL-8725-02-R9]

Air Plan Approval; Nevada, Las Vegas Valley; Second 10-Year
Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final
action to approve a Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision
submitted by the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP).
On September 27, 2010, the EPA redesignated the Las Vegas Valley area
from nonattainment to attainment for the carbon monoxide (CO) national
ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) and approved the State's CO
maintenance plan ensuring the area would maintain the NAAQS for ten
years through 2020. On June 18, 2019, NDEP submitted to the EPA a
second 10-year limited maintenance plan for the Las Vegas Valley area
that addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period
ending December 31, 2030.

DATES: This rule is effective on November 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2021-0242. All documents in the docket are
listed on the https://www.regulations.gov

website. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly
available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet
and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly
available docket materials are available through https://www.regulations.gov, or please contact the person identified in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for additional availability
information. If you need assistance in a language other than English or
if you are a person with disabilities who needs a reasonable
accommodation at no cost to you, please contact the person identified
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John J. Kelly, Air Planning Office
(AIR-2), EPA Region IX,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us,''
and ``our'' refer to the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Summary of Proposed Action
II. Public Comments
III. Final Action
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Summary of Proposed Action

    On August 2, 2021, under Clean Air Act (CAA or ``Act'') section
110(k)(3), the EPA proposed to approve the ``Second 10-Year Carbon
Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan: Las Valley Maintenance Area, Clark
County, Nevada (May 2019)'' (``2019 LMP'' or ``Plan'') submitted by
NDEP on June 18, 2019, as a revision to the Nevada SIP.\1\ In so doing,
we found that the 2019 LMP adequately demonstrates that the area will
maintain the CO NAAQS through the end of the second ten-year period of
the maintenance period. We are taking final action to approve the 2019
LMP because it meets all applicable requirements under CAA sections 110
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    \1\ See 86 FR 41416. NDEP submitted the 2019 LMP electronically
to the EPA on June 18, 2019. NDEP's transmittal letter for the 2019
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    Specific requirements of LMPs and the rationale for the EPA's
proposed actions are discussed in the notice of proposed rulemaking and
will not be restated here. Please see our August 2, 2021 proposed rule
for background on this action and the rationale for approval of the
2019 LMP.

II. Public Comments

    Our August 2, 2021 proposed rule provided a 30-day public comment
period that closed on September 1, 2021. We received no comments on our
proposed action.

III. Final Action

    The EPA is taking final action to approve the 2019 LMP as a
revision to the Nevada SIP. The EPA is approving the 2019 LMP for the
reasons set forth in our August 2, 2021 proposed rule and because the
Plan is consistent with the requirements of the CAA.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(K); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. Accordingly,
this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements
and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by
state law. Additional information about these statutes and Executive
orders can be found at https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders.

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review

    This action is not a significant regulatory action and was
therefore not submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for
review.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    This action does not impose an information collection burden under
the PRA because this action does not impose additional requirements
beyond those imposed by state law.

C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    I certify that this action will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the RFA. This
action will not impose any requirements on small entities beyond those
imposed by state law.

D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    This action does not contain any unfunded mandate as described in
UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and does not significantly or uniquely affect
small governments. This action does not impose additional requirements
beyond those imposed by state law. Accordingly, no additional costs to
state, local, or tribal governments, or to the private sector, will
result from this action.

E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action does not have federalism implications. It will not have
substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between
the National Government and the states, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

F. Executive Order 13175: Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments

    This action does not have tribal implications, as specified in
Executive Order 13175, because this action does apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe
has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction, and will not impose
substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.
The Las Vegas Valley CO maintenance area includes areas of Indian
country of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians. In those areas of
Indian country, the 2019 LMP does not apply, and therefore, this action
does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial
direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified
by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).

G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    The EPA interprets Executive Order 13045 as applying only to those
regulatory actions that concern environmental health or safety risks
that the EPA has reason to believe may disproportionately affect
children, per the definition of ``covered regulatory action'' in
section 2-202 of the Executive order. This action is not subject to
Executive Order 13045 because it does not impose additional
requirements beyond those imposed by state law.

H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211, because it is
not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA)

    Section 12(d) of the NTTAA directs the EPA to use voluntary
consensus standards in its regulatory activities

unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise
impractical. The EPA believes that this action is not subject to the
requirements of section 12(d) of the NTTAA because application of those
requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA.

J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    The EPA lacks the discretionary authority to address environmental
justice in this action.

K. Congressional Review Act (CRA)

    This action is subject to the CRA, and the EPA will submit a rule
report to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of
the United States. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5
U.S.C. 804(2).

L. Petitions for Judicial Review

    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by December 21, 2021. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this rule for the purposes of judicial
review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial
review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such
rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings
to enforce its requirements (see section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Carbon monoxide, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

    Dated: October 13, 2021.
Deborah Jordan,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX.

    Chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended
as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

0
1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C 7401 et seq.

Subpart DD--Nevada

0
2. In Sec.  52.1470(e), the table is amended by adding an entry for
``Second 10-year Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan, Las Vegas
Valley Maintenance Area, Clark County, Nevada (May 2019)'' after the
entry for ``Resolution of the Clark County Board of Commissioners
Adopting the Clark County Carbon Monoxide Redesignation Request and
Maintenance Plan, adopted by the Clark County Board of Commissioners on
September 2, 2008'' to read as follows.

Sec.  52.1470  Identification of plan.

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    (e) * * *

                         EPA-Approved Nevada Nonregulatory and Quasi-Regulatory Measures
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                                    Applicable
                                  geographic or
     Name of SIP provision        nonattainment      State submittal date    EPA approval date     Explanation
                                  area or title/
                                     subject
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Second 10-year Carbon Monoxide  Las Vegas Valley,  June 18, 2019...........  October 22, 2021,  Fulfills
 Limited Maintenance Plan, Las   Clark County.                                [Insert Federal    requirement for
 Vegas Valley Maintenance                                                     Register           second ten-year
 Area, Clark County, Nevada                                                   citation].         maintenance
 (May 2019).                                                                                plan.

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\1\ The organization of this table generally follows from the organization of the State of Nevada's original
  1972 SIP, which was divided into 12 sections. Nonattainment and maintenance plans, among other types of plans,
  are listed under Section 5 (Control Strategy). Lead SIPs and Small Business Stationary Source Technical and
  Environmental Compliance Assistance SIPs are listed after Section 12 followed by nonregulatory or quasi-
  regulatory statutory provisions approved into the SIP. Regulatory statutory provisions are listed in 40 CFR
  52.1470(c).

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0071]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Tower Drawbridge across the
Sacramento River, mile 59.0 at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is
necessary to allow the local community to participate in footrace
events. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on March 10, 2018 to 1
p.m. on March 11, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0071, is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The California Department of Transportation
has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower
Drawbridge, mile 59.0, over Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA. The
drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 30 feet
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw
operates as required by 33 CFR 117.189(a). Navigation on the waterway
is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position
from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on March 10, 2018, and from 7:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. on March 11, 2018, to allow the community to participate in the
Shamrock 5K footrace and the Shamrock Half Marathon, respectively. This
temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No
objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may
do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies and
there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast
Guard will also inform the users of the waterway through our Local and
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their transits to
minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: February 26, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. EL14-37-000]

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.; Notice of Technical Conference

    By order issued in this proceeding on August 29, 2014,\1\ the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) directed its staff to
convene a technical conference concerning the justness and
reasonableness of PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s (PJM) existing tariff
provisions related to the Financial Transmission Rights (FTR)
forfeiture rule and uplift allocations as applied to Up-to Congestion
(UTC) transactions and virtual (INC/DEC) transactions.\2\ The technical
conference will explore whether: (1) PJM's FTR forfeiture rules as they
apply to UTC transactions and INCs/DECs are just and reasonable; and
(2) PJM's current uplift allocation rules associated with UTC
transactions and INCs/DECs are just and reasonable. Take notice that
the technical conference will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST in the Commission Meeting Room at the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426. Commission members may participate in the technical
conference.
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    \2\ An INC is a virtual offer to sell energy at a specified
source bus in the PJM day-ahead market. A DEC is a virtual bid to
purchase energy at a specified sink bus in the PJM day-ahead market.
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    The technical conference will be open for the public to attend.
Advance

registration is not required, but is encouraged. Attendees may register
at the following Web page: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/01-07-15-form.asp.
    Those wishing to participate in the program for this event should
nominate themselves through the on-line registration form no later than
November 14, 2014 at the following Web page: https://www.ferc.gov/whats-new/registration/01-07-15-speaker-form.asp. At this Web page,
please provide an abstract (1,500 character limit) of the issue(s) you
propose to address. Due to time constraints, we may not be able to
accommodate all those interested in speaking.
    Further details and a formal agenda will be issued prior to the
technical conference.
    Information on this event will be posted on the Calendar of Events
on the Commission's Web site, www.ferc.gov, prior to the event. The
technical conference will also be Webcast and transcribed. Anyone with
Internet access who desires to listen to this event can do so by
navigating to the Calendar of Events at www.ferc.gov and locating this
event in the Calendar. The event will contain a link to the Webcast.
The Capitol Connection provides technical support for Webcasts and
offers the option of listening to the meeting via phone-bridge for a
fee. If you have any questions, visit www.CapitolConnection.org or call
703-993-3100.
    Commission technical conferences are accessible under section 508
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations,
please send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll free 1-866-
208-3372 (voice) or<PHONE_NUMBER> (TTY), or send a FAX to<PHONE_NUMBER>
with the required accommodations.
    For further information on this technical conference, please
contact:

Sarah McKinley (Logistical Information), Office of External Affairs,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Carmen Gastilo Machuga (Legal Information), Office of the General
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>William Sauer (Technical Information), Office of Energy Policy and
Innovation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE.,
Washington, DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>Cathleen Colbert (Technical Information), Office of Enforcement,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>
     Dated: October 31, 2014. .
 Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
 Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24145; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-06-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company CF6-45 and
CF6-50 Series Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF6-45 and CF6-50
series turbofan engines. The existing AD requires replacing certain
forward and aft centerbodies of the long fixed core exhaust nozzle
(LFCEN) assembly. Since we issued that AD, we became aware that other
forward and aft centerbodies are also affected. This proposed AD would
add certain new centerbodies requiring replacement. This proposed AD is
prompted by the discovery of more part numbers (P/Ns) of centerbodies
requiring replacement. We are proposing this AD to prevent the forward
and aft centerbody of the LFCEN assembly from separating from the
engine, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 18,
2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact General
Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH
45215, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may review copies of the referenced 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 proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tomasz Rakowski, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
24145; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-06-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On February 12, 2009, we issued AD 2009-04-17, Amendment 39-15823
(74 FR 8735, February 26, 2009), for GE CF6-45 and CF6-50 series
turbofan engines. That AD requires replacing LFCEN assembly forward
centerbodies P/N 1313M55G01 or G02, P/N 9076M28G09 or G10, and aft
centerbodies P/N 1313M56G01 or 9076M46G05 with modified centerbodies.
That AD resulted from reports of separation of centerbodies from the
engine due to high imbalance engine conditions caused by events
including bird strikes. Separation of the centerbodies from the engine
would cause engine damage and airplane damage. We issued that AD to
prevent the forward and aft centerbody of the LFCEN assembly from
separating from the engine, damage to the engine, and damage to the
airplane.

Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2009-04-17, we identified seven additional
centerbody P/Ns that should have been included in the AD. These
centerbodies are of the same design and construction as those
identified in the original AD and therefore, are subject to the same
unsafe condition. We added forward centerbodies P/N 9076M28G05, G06,
G08, P/N 9076M82G01, G03, and aft centerbodies P/N 9076M46G02, G04 to
the applicability of this proposed AD to remove them from service.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we 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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would add forward centerbody P/Ns 9076M28G05, G06,
and G08, P/Ns 9076M82G01, G03, and aft centerbody P/Ns 9076M46G02, G04,
to those P/Ns in AD 2009-04-17 to be removed from service.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 383 GE CF6-45 and
CF6-50 series turbofan engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 44 work hours per engine to
perform the actions required by this AD, and that the average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $11,000 per
engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of this AD
to U.S. operators to be $5,645,420.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed
regulation:
    (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.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive
(AD) 2009-04-17, Amendment 39-15823 (74 FR 8735; February 26, 2009),
and adding the following new AD:

General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2006-24145; Directorate
Identifier 2006-NE-06-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by February
18, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD supersedes AD 2009-04-17, Amendment 39-15823.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to the following engines with a long fixed
core exhaust nozzle (LFCEN) assembly forward centerbody, part number
(P/N) 1313M55G01 or G02, P/N 9076M28G05, G06, G08, G09, or G10, P/N
9076M82G01 or G03, and aft centerbody P/N 1313M56G01, or P/N
9076M46G02, G04, or G05, installed in:
    (1) General Electric Company (GE) CF6-45A, CF6-45A2, CF6-50A,
CF6-50C, CF6-50CA, CF6-50C1, CF6-50C2, CF6-50C2B, CF6-50C2D, CF6-
50E, CF6-50E1, CF6-50E2, and CF6-50E2B turbofan engines; including
engines marked on the engine data plate as CF6-50C2-F and CF6-50C2-
R.
    (2) These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Airbus
A300 series, Boeing 747 series, McDonnell Douglas DC-10 series, and
DC-10-30F (KDC-10) airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by the discovery of more P/Ns of
centerbodies affected, requiring replacement. We are issuing this AD
to prevent the forward and aft centerbody of the LFCEN assembly from
separating from the engine, damage to the engine, and damage to the
airplane.

Compliance

    (e) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
    (1) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD,
replace forward centerbody, P/N 1313M55G01 and G02, P/N 9076M28G05,
G06, G08, G09, and G10, P/N 9076M82G01 and G03, and aft centerbody
P/N 1313M56G01, P/N 9076M46G02, G04, and G05 with a forward and aft
centerbody that has been modified using the Accomplishment
Instructions, Section 3, of GE Service Bulletin (SB) No. CF6-50 S/B
78-0244, Revision 1, dated March 13, 2008, CF6-50 S/B 78-0244, dated
July 30, 2007, or CF6-50 S/B 78-0242, dated September 26, 2005.

Centerbody Installation Prohibition

    (2) After 18 months from the effective date of this AD, do not
install any engine with forward centerbody, P/N 1313M55G01 or G02,
P/N 9076M28G05, G06, G08, G09, or G10, P/N 9076M82G01 or G03, or aft
centerbody P/N 1313M56G01, P/N 9076M46G02, G04, or G05 on any
airplane.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (f) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19.

Related Information

    (g) For more information about this AD, contact Tomasz Rakowski,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-
mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (h) For service information identified in this AD, contact
General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45215, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-
mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 28, 2010.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-33167 Filed 1-3-11; 8:45 am]
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