[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 123 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38267-38269]
[FR Doc No: 2022-13579]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-1079; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-15]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment and Removal of Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes;
Eastern United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends one jet route, and removes one jet route
and one high altitude area navigation (RNAV) route in the eastern
United States. These actions are in support of the VHF Omnidirectional
Range (VOR) Minimum Operational Network (MON) to improve the efficiency
of the National Airspace System (NAS) and reduce dependency on ground-
based navigational systems.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 8, 2022. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can
contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Rules and Regulations
Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the

safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority as it would modify the route
structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air
traffic within the NAS.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA-2021-1079 in the Federal Register (86 FR 70771; December 13, 2021),
amending four jet routes, and removing one jet route and one high
altitude area navigation (RNAV) route in the eastern United States. The
description of jet route J-73 was inadvertently omitted from the NPRM.
Therefore, the FAA published a supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking in the Federal Register (87 FR 10997; February 28, 2022)
amending J-73. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on both NPRMs. No
comments were received.
    Jet routes are published in paragraph 2004, and United States area
navigation routes (Q routes) are published in paragraph 2006,
respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F dated August 10, 2021, and
effective September 15, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. The jet routes and Q route listed in this document would be
subsequently amended in, or removed from, FAA Order JO 7400.11

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace Designations
and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September
15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F lists Class
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.

Differences From the NPRM

    The NPRM included the proposed amendment of jet routes J-20, J-41,
and J-73. Subsequent to publication of the NPRM, the FAA determined
that additional coordination was needed to develop the modifications to
these routes. Therefore, J-20, J-41, and J-73 are removed from this
rule. Any action on those routes is delayed to a later date. Routes J-
31, J-69, and Q-63 will be amended or removed as published in the NPRM.

The Rule

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend jet
route J-31, and to remove J-69, and high altitude RNAV route Q-63, in
the eastern United States. This action supports the VOR MON program.
    The proposed route changes are as follows:
    J-31: J-31 currently extends from Leeville, LA, to Vulcan, AL. This
action removes the segment from Meridian, MS, to Vulcan, AL. As
amended, J-31 extends from Leeville, LA, to Meridian, MS.
    J-69: J-69 currently extends from Semmes, AL to Vulcan, AL. The
route is not required for air traffic control purposes. This action
removes the entire route.
    Q-63: Q-63 currently extends between the DOOGE, VA, waypoint (WP)
and the HEVAN, IN, WP. The FAA is removing Q-63 because it was replaced
by an extension of Q-93 (Docket No. 2021-0913; 87 FR 14396; March 15,
2022), effective on May 19, 2022.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures
and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated,
does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of amending jet route J-31,
and removing J-69 and Q-63, in the eastern United States qualifies for
categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part
1500, and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts:
Policies and Procedures, paragraph 5-6.5a, which categorically excludes
from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that
designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and
reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D,
and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting
Points); and paragraph 5-6.5b, which categorically excludes from
further environmental impact review ``Actions regarding establishment
of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, Designation of jet
routes and VOR Federal airways) . . .''. As such, this action is not
expected to result in any potentially significant environmental
impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 regarding
Extraordinary Circumstances, the FAA has reviewed this action for
factors and circumstances in which a normally categorically excluded
action may have a significant environmental impact requiring further
analysis. The FAA has determined no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or
environmental impact study.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec.  71.1  [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11F Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10,
2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

* * * * *

J-31 [Amended]

    From Leeville, LA; Harvey, LA; to Meridian, MS.
* * * * *

J-69 [Removed]

* * * * *

Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.

* * * * *

Q-63 [Removed]

* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 21, 2022.
Scott M. Rosenbloom,
Manager, Airspace Rules and Regulations.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52285-52287]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22425]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-84395; File No. SR-CBOE-2018-065]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend
Its Fees Schedule

October 10, 2018.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the ``Act''),\1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on September 28, 2018, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or
``Cboe Options'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I,
II, and III below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    Cboe Exchange, Inc. (the ``Exchange'' or ``Cboe Options'') proposes
to amend its fees schedule. The text of the proposed rule change is
also available on the Exchange's website (http://www.cboe.com/AboutCBOE/CBOELegalRegulatoryHome.aspx), at the Exchange's Office of
the Secretary, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of

the most significant aspects of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The Exchange proposes to amend its Fees Schedule, effective October
1, 2018 to amend its fee incentive program for Lead Market-Makers
(``LMM'') in VIX during Global Trading Hours (``GTH''). By way of
background, pursuant to Footnote 38 of the Fees Schedule, if a LMM in
VIX options during GTH (1) provides continuous electronic quotes in at
least the lesser of 99% of the non-adjusted series or 100% of the non-
adjusted series minus one call-put pair in an GTH allocated class
(excluding intra-day add-on series on the day during which such series
are added for trading) and (2) enters opening quotes within five
minutes of the initiation of an opening rotation in any series that is
not open due to the lack of a quote, provided that the LMM will not be
required to enter opening quotes in more than the same percentage of
series set forth in clause (1) for at least 90% of the trading days
during GTH in a given month, the LMM will receive a rebate for that
month in the amount of a pro-rata share of a compensation pool equal to
$15,000 times the number of LMMs in that class \3\ (or pro-rated if an
appointment begins after the first trading day of the month or ends
prior to the last trading day of the month). The Exchange proposes to
amend Footnote 38 to increase the compensation pool for VIX LMMs to
$20,000 per LMM. The Exchange also proposes to update the example of
how the compensation pool works for the Fees Schedule. The Exchange
notes that GTH LMMs are not obligated to satisfy the heightened quoting
standards described in the Fees Schedule. Rather, the LMMs are eligible
to receive a rebate if they satisfy the heightened standards, which the
Exchange believes will encourage LMMs to provide liquidity during GTH.
Additionally, the Exchange notes that LMMs may have to undertake other
expenses to be able to quote at the heightened standard during GTH,
such as purchase additional bandwidth.
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    \3\ For example, if there is one LMM appointed in VIX, a
compensation pool will be established each month totaling $20,000.
If that LMM meets the heightened continuous quoting standard in VIX
in a month, that LMM will receive $20,000. If there are two LMMs
appointed in VIX, a compensation pool will be established each month
totaling $40,000. If each LMM meets the heightened continuous
quoting standard in VIX during a month, each will receive $20,000.
If only one LMM meets the heightened continuous quoting standard in
VIX during a month, that LMM would receive $40,000 and the other one
would receive nothing.
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2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ``Act'') and the rules and
regulations thereunder applicable to the Exchange and, in particular,
the requirements of Section 6(b) of the Act.\4\ Specifically, the
Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \5\ requirements that the rules of an exchange be
designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to
promote just and equitable principles of trade, to foster cooperation
and coordination with persons engaged in regulating, clearing,
settling, processing information with respect to, and facilitating
transactions in securities, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Additionally,
the Exchange believes the proposed rule change is consistent with the
Section 6(b)(5) \6\ requirement that the rules of an exchange not be
designed to permit unfair discrimination between customers, issuers,
brokers, or dealers.
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    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    In particular, the Exchange believes it is reasonable, equitable
and not unfairly discriminatory to offer LMMs in VIX during GTH a
rebate if they meet a certain heightened quoting standard (described
above) to encourage LMMs in VIX to provide increased liquidity. More
specifically, the Exchange believes the amount of the amended rebate
($20,000) is reasonable because it provides an increased rebate for
meeting the heightened quoting standard and takes into consideration
additional costs an LMM may incur. Particularly, the Exchange believes
the proposed amount is such that it will incentivize an appointed LMM
to meet the GTH quoting standards for VIX. The Exchange notes the
proposed amount is also in line with incentives given to LMMs for other
products.\7\ Additionally, if a LMM does not satisfy the heightened
quoting standard, then it will not receive the rebate. The Exchange
believes it is equitable and not unfairly discriminatory to only offer
the rebate to LMMs because it benefits all market participants in GTH
to encourage LMMs to satisfy the heightened quoting standards, which
may increase liquidity during those hours and provide more trading
opportunities and tighter spreads.
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    \7\ See e.g., Cboe Options Fees Schedule, MSCI LMM Incentive
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. The Exchange does not
believe that the proposed rule change will impose any burden on
intramarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act, because the amended rebate is
intended to encourage LMMs to bring liquidity in VIX during GTH, which
benefits all market participants. Furthermore, the Exchange does not
believe that the proposed rule changes will impose any burden on
intermarket competition that is not necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of the purposes of the Act because VIX is a proprietary
product that will only be traded on Cboe Options. To the extent that
the proposed changes make Cboe Options a more attractive marketplace
for market participants at other exchanges, such market participants
are welcome to become Cboe Options market participants.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    The Exchange neither solicited nor received comments on the
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \8\ and paragraph (f) of Rule 19b-4 \9\
thereunder. At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed
rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act. If the Commission
takes such action, the Commission will institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be approved or
disapproved.
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f).

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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to [email protected]. Please include
File Number SR-CBOE-2018-065 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2018-065. This file
number should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help
the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's internet website (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml).
Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written
statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with
the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed
rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those
that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions
of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for website viewing and printing in
the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC
20549 on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of the filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at the principal office of the Exchange. All comments
received will be posted without change. Persons submitting comments are
cautioned that we do not redact or edit personal identifying
information from comment submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File Number SR-CBOE-2018-065 and should be submitted on
or before November 6, 2018.

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\10\
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Eduardo A. Aleman,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register: December 21, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 243)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 67829-67830]
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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-1185; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-24-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International LTS101-600A
Series and LTS101-700D-2 Turboshaft Engines and LTP101-600A-1A, and
LTP101-700A-1A Turboprop Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for Honeywell International LTS101-600A series and LTS101-700D-2
turboshaft engines and LTP101-600A-1A, and LTP101-700A-1A turboprop
engines with power turbine blades, part number (P/N) 4-141-084-06,
installed. This proposed AD would require removing power turbine
blades, P/N 4-141-084-06 from service, using a drawdown schedule
specified in this proposed AD. This proposed AD results from reports of
fatigue cracks in the airfoil of the power turbine blade. We are
proposing this AD to prevent fracture of the power turbine blade
airfoil, which could result in sudden loss of engine power.

DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by February 19,
2010.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Contact Honeywell International Inc., P.O. Box 52181, Phoenix, AZ
85072-2181; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> (U.S.A.) or<PHONE_NUMBER>
(International); or go to: https://portal.honeywell.com/wps/portal/
aero, for a copy of the service information identified in this proposed
AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Baitoo, Aerospace Engineer, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-1185; Directorate
Identifier 2009-NE-24-AD'' in the subject line of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD
in light 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
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search
function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who
sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy
Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65
FR 19477-78).

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
the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

Discussion

    We have received reports of two power turbine blades, P/N 4-141-
084-06, that had fractures at the mid span of the airfoil. Honeywell's
analysis of the fractured blades and field returned blades identified a
manufacturing processing issue, with some blades, which may result in
crack development between the platinum core pins and the blade
material. This condition, if not corrected, could result in fracture of
the power turbine blade airfoil, which could result in sudden loss of
engine power.

Differences Between the Proposed AD and the Manufacturer's Service
Information

    Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) LT 101-71-00-
0252, dated December 12, 2008, describes procedures and a drawdown
schedule for removing power turbine rotors, P/Ns 4-141-290-01, -03, -
05, -06, -11, -12, -13, and -14. This proposed AD would limit the
actions to removing power turbine blades, P/N 4-141-084-06, from
service using the same drawdown schedule specified in the SB for the
power turbine rotors.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design. We are proposing this AD, which would require
removing power turbine blades, P/N 4-141-084-06, from service using a
specific drawdown schedule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 25 engines installed
on aircraft of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about
30 work-hours per engine to perform the proposed actions, and that the
average labor rate

is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $70,000 per
engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the
proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $1,810,000.

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 AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Would 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. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the
Federal Aviation Administration 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
airworthiness directive:

Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal, Textron
Lycoming): Docket No. FAA-2009-1185; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-
24-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by February 19,
2010.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Honeywell International LTS101-600A-2, -
3, -3A, and LTS101-700D-2 turboshaft engines; and LTP101-600A-1A and
LTP101-700A-1A turboprop engines with power turbine blades, part
number (P/N) 4-141-084-06, installed. These engines are installed
on, but not limited to, Eurocopter AS350 series helicopters and Page
Thrush, Air Tractor AT-302, and Pacific Aero 08-600 airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from reports of fatigue cracks in the
airfoil of the power turbine blade. We are issuing this AD to
prevent fracture of the power turbine blade airfoil, which could
result in sudden loss of engine power.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
    (f) For engines with power turbine rotors, P/Ns 4-141-290-11, -
12, -13, and -14, marked with ``ORI T41881,'' on the aft hub in the
vicinity of the P/N, no further action is required.

Removing Power Turbine Blades, P/N 4-141-084-06

    (g) Remove power turbine blades, P/N 4-141-084-06, using the
cycles specified in Table 1 of this AD:

   Table 1--Drawdown Times for Power Turbine Blades, P/N 4-141-084-06
------------------------------------------------------------------------
   If power turbine rotor time on the    Then remove the blades from the
   effective date of this AD is * * *       power turbine rotor * * *
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(1) Fewer than 5,000 cycles-since-new    Before exceeding 5,500 CSN.
 (CSN).
(2) 5,000 to 7,499 CSN.................  Within 500 cycles-in-service
                                          (CIS) after the effective date
                                          of this AD or before exceeding
                                          8,000 CSN, whichever occurs
                                          first.
(3) 7,500 to 9,999 CSN.................  Within 100 CIS after the
                                          effective date of this AD or
                                          before exceeding 10,050 CSN,
                                          whichever occurs first.
(4) 10,000 or more CSN.................  Within 50 CIS after the
                                          effective date of this AD.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (h) The Manager, Los Angles Aircraft Certification Office, has
the authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (i) Contact Robert Baitoo, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; e-mail:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for more information about this AD.
    (j) Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin LT 101-71-00-
0252, dated December 12, 2008, pertains to the subject of this AD.
Contact Honeywell International Inc., P.O. Box 52181, Phoenix, AZ
85072-2181; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> (U.S.A.) or<PHONE_NUMBER>
(International); or go to: https://portal.honeywell.com/wps/portal/
aero, for a copy of this service information.

    Issued in Burlington, MA, on December 11, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-30220 Filed 12-18-09; 8:45 am]

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