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41327 

Vol. 74, No. 157 

Monday, August 17, 2009 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2009–0555; Directorate 

Identifier 2009–NE–18–AD; Amendment 39– 

15996; AD 2009–17–05] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell 

International Inc. TPE331–10 and 

TPE331–11 Series Turboprop Engines 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule; request for 

comments. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for 

Honeywell International Inc. TPE331– 

10 and TPE331–11 series turboprop 

engines. This AD requires removing 

certain first stage turbine disks from 

service. This AD results from a report of 

an uncontained failure of a first stage 

turbine disk that had a metallurgical 

defect. We are issuing this AD to 

prevent uncontained failure of the first 

stage turbine disk and damage to the 

airplane. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

September 1, 2009. We must receive any 

comments on this AD by October 16, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to comment on this AD: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov and follow 

the instructions for sending your 

comments electronically. 

• Mail: U.S. Docket Management 

Facility, 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: (202) 493–2251. 

Contact Honeywell International Inc., 

111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034– 

2802; Web site: http:// 

portal.honeywell.com for the service 

information identified in this AD. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los 

Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 

FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 

90712–4137; e-mail: 

joseph.costa@faa.gov; telephone (562) 

627–5246; fax (562) 627–5210. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In May 

2008, we received a report of an 

uncontained separation of a first stage 

turbine disk, part number (P/N) 

3107079–1. The disk was installed in a 

TPE331–11U turboprop engine. That 

disk, which has a 20,000-cycle life, 

failed after accumulating 8,314 cyclesin-service. The fracture revealed a large 

melt-related oxide cluster inclusion in 

the web area of the disk, which occurred 

during the forging alloy melting process. 

The disk was produced from Waspaloy 

material, from Heat Lot 9–7121, which 

was melted by Special Metals in 1980. 

We have determined that five turbine 

disks that were next to the failed disk 

during the billet-forging process may 

also contain part of the same meltrelated oxide cluster inclusion. This 

condition, if not corrected, could result 

in uncontained failure of the first stage 

turbine disks made from these billets 

and damage to the airplane. 

FAA’s Determination and Requirements 

of This AD 

The unsafe condition described 

previously is likely to exist or develop 

on other Honeywell International Inc. 

TPE331–10 and TPE331–11 series 

turboprop engines of the same type 

design with the affected first stage 

turbine disks installed. For that reason, 

we are issuing this AD to prevent 

uncontained failure of the first stage 

turbine disk and damage to the airplane. 

This AD requires removal from service 

of first stage turbine disks, P/Ns 

3101520–1 and 3107079–1, serial 

numbers 2–03501–2299, 2–03501–2300, 

2–03501–2301, 2–03501–2302, and 2– 

03501–2304, within 25 flight hours or 

25 cycles-in-service after the effective 

date of this AD, whichever occurs first. 

FAA’s Determination of the Effective 

Date 

Since an unsafe condition exists that 

requires the immediate adoption of this 

AD, we have found that notice and 

opportunity for public comment before 

issuing this AD are impracticable, and 

that good cause exists for making this 

amendment effective in less than 30 

days. 

Comments Invited 

This AD is a final rule that involves 

requirements affecting flight safety and 

was not preceded by notice and an 

opportunity for public comment; 

however, we invite you to send us any 

written relevant data, views, or 

arguments regarding this AD. Send your 

comments to an address listed under 

ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No. 

FAA–2009–0555; Directorate Identifier 

2009–NE–18–AD’’ in the subject line of 

your comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of the rule that might suggest a 

need to modify it. 

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 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 AD, the regulatory 

evaluation, any comments received, and 

other information. The street address for 

the Docket Operations office (telephone 

(800) 647–5527) is the same as the Mail 

address provided in the ADDRESSES

section. Comments will be available in 

the AD docket shortly after receipt. 


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41328 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 157 / Monday, August 17, 2009 / Rules and Regulations 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

Section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 

Aviation Programs, describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 

‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We have determined that this AD will 

not have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. This AD will 

not have a substantial direct effect on 

the States, on the relationship between 

the national Government and the States, 

or on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify that this AD: 

1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 

3. Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

We prepared a summary of the costs 

to comply with this AD and placed it in 

the AD Docket. 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. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ Under the authority delegated to me 

by the Administrator, the Federal 

Aviation Administration amends part 39 

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 

CFR part 39) as follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

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

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive: 

2009–17–05 Honeywell International Inc. 

(formerly AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett 

Engine Division; Garrett Turbine Engine 

Company; and AiResearch 

Manufacturing Company of Arizona): 

Amendment 39–15996. Docket No. 

FAA–2009–0555; Directorate Identifier 

2009–NE–18–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) 

becomes effective September 1, 2009. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Honeywell 

International Inc. TPE331–10 and TPE331–11 

series turboprop engines with a first stage 

turbine disk, P/N 3101520–1 or 3107079–1, 

serial number 2–03501–2299, 2–03501–2300, 

2–03501–2301, 2–03501–2302, or 2–03501– 

2304 installed. These engines are installed 

on, but not limited to, the following 

airplanes: British Aerospace Jetstream 3201 

series, Cessna Aircraft Company Model 441 

Conquest, Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. 

(CASA) C–212 series, Dornier Luftfahrt 

Dornier 228 series, Hawker Beechcraft 

(formerly Raytheon, formerly Beech) B100, 

C90 and E90, M7 Aerospace (formerly 

Fairchild) SA226 and SA227 series 

(Swearingen Merlin and Metro series), 

Mitsubishi MU–2B series (MU–2 series), PZL 

M18 series, and Twin Commander 680 and 

690 series (Jetprop Commander). 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD results from a report of an 

uncontained failure of a first stage turbine 

disk that had a metallurgical defect. We are 

issuing this AD to prevent uncontained 

failure of the first stage turbine disk and 

damage to the airplane. 

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. 

Removal of First Stage Turbine Disks From 

Service 

(f) Within 25 flight hours or 25 cycles-inservice after the effective date of this AD, 

whichever occurs first, remove from service 

first stage turbine disks, P/N 3101520–1 and 

P/N 3107079–1, serial numbers 2–03501– 

2299, 2–03501–2300, 2–03501–2301, 2– 

03501–2302, and 2–03501–2304. 

Installation Prohibition 

(g) After the effective date of this AD, do 

not install first stage turbine disks, P/N 

3101520–1 and P/N 3107079–1, serial 

numbers 2–03501–2299, 2–03501–2300, 2– 

03501–2301, 2–03501–2302, and 2–03501– 

2304, into any engine. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(h) The Manager, Los Angeles 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 Joseph Costa, Aerospace 

Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 

Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 

90712–4137; e-mail: joseph.costa@faa.gov; 

telephone (562) 627–5246; fax (562) 627– 

5210, for more information about this AD. 

(j) Honeywell International Inc. Alert 

Service Bulletin No. TPE331–72–A2150, 

dated June 13, 2008, pertains to the subject 

of this AD. Contact Honeywell International 

Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034– 

2802; Web site: http://portal.honeywell.com, 

for a copy of this service information, and for 

coordinating disk returns with the Honeywell 

Complete Customer Care Center. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(k) None. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

August 11, 2009. 

Karen Grant, 

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–19633 Filed 8–14–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Bureau of Indian Affairs 

25 CFR Parts 26 and 27 

RIN 1076–AE88 

Job Placement and Training 

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, 

Interior. 

ACTION: Final Rule. 

SUMMARY: This final rule consolidates 

requirements governing the 

Employment Assistance Program and 

the Adult Vocational Training Program. 

These programs assist eligible Indian 

people to obtain job skills and to obtain 

and retain permanent employment. 

Combining these regulations is 

consistent with changes to the 

Department’s budget, which has 

combined these two regulations into one 

line item. 

DATES: This rule is effective on 

September 16, 2009. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert W. Middleton, Ph.D., Director, 

Office of Indian Energy and Economic 

Development, either by facsimile at 

(202) 208–4564, or by mail to 1951 

Constitution Avenue, NW., Mailstop 

20–SIB, Washington, DC 20245. 


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