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Small agricultural service firms which 

would include processors who are 

covered under the Order, have been 

defined by the Small Business 

Administration (13 CFR 121.607) as 

those having annual receipts of no more 

than $7 million. Almost 50 percent of 

the industry is exempt from paying 

assessments. Based on information from 

the Board there are currently a total of 

40 processors in the industry. Of those, 

21 processors pay mandatory 

assessments into the program. Of the 21 

processors, 11 would be classified as 

small processors representing 7 percent 

of the popcorn assessed. The top five 

popcorn producing states are Nebraska, 

Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Iowa. In 

2009, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan and 

Ohio had decreases in acreage planted 

and harvested while Kentucky, Illinois, 

Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska had 

increases in acreage planted and 

harvested over the acreage planted and 

harvested in 2008. Overall 2009 acreage 

planted increased by 1 percent and 

acreage harvested increased by 4 

percent over 2008 numbers. 

Most of the processors would be 

classified as small businesses under the 

criteria established by the Small 

Business Administration. Processors 

who process and distribute 4 million 

pounds or less of popcorn annually are 

exempt from this program. Persons that 

operate under an approved National 

Organics program (NOP) (7 CFR part 

206) system plan; process only products 

that are eligible to be labeled as 100 

percent organic under the NOP and are 

not split operations shall be exempt 

from the payment of assessments. 

The Board currently consists of 9 

members which represent small, 

medium and large processors in the 

industry. 

The Board voted during its October 5, 

2009, conference call to request that the 

Secretary reduce the number of 

members from nine to five and to 

appoint persons to reflect the 

consolidation of the popcorn industry 

and therefore, fewer popcorn processors 

in the industry who will equitably make 

up the board between large, medium 

and small processors. The Board would 

continue to strive for diversity within 

the industry. 

Nominations and appointments to the 

Board are conducted pursuant to 

sections 1215.22, 1215.23, and 1215.25 

of the Order. Appointments to the Board 

are made by the Secretary from a slate 

of nominated candidates. Pursuant to 

section 1215.22(3)(i) of the Order, 

nominations for each position shall be 

made by processors, and be submitted to 

the Secretary for appointment to the 

Board. The Order requires that two 

nominees be submitted for each vacant 

position. 

The Department has not identified 

any relevant Federal rules that 

duplicate, overlap, or conflict with this 

rule. 

Background 

The Order became effective on July 

22, 1997, and it is authorized under the 

Act. The Board is composed of nine 

processors. Nominations take into 

consideration the geographical 

distribution of popcorn production. The 

States that currently have representation 

on the Board are Nebraska, Indiana, 

Iowa, Missouri and Colorado. Based on 

information from the Board, in 2008, the 

top five popcorn producing states were 

Nebraska, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and 

Iowa. 

Under the Order, the Board 

administers a nationally coordinated 

program of promotion, research, 

consumer information and industry 

information designed to strengthen the 

position of popcorn in the marketplace, 

and to maintain and expand domestic 

and foreign markets and uses for 

popcorn. This program is financed by 

assessments on processors who process 

and distribute 4 million pounds or more 

of popcorn annually. The current rate of 

assessment is 6 cents per 

hundredweight of popcorn. The Order 

specifies that processors are responsible 

for submitting the assessment to the 

Board and maintaining records 

necessary to verify their reporting(s). 

Processors who processes and 

distributes less than 4 million pounds of 

popcorn annually are exempt from this 

assessment. 

On October 5, 2009, the Board voted 

to decrease its membership from nine to 

five. 

A 30-day comment period is provided 

to allow interested persons to respond 

to this proposal. Thirty days is deemed 

appropriate so that the proposed 

amendments, if adopted, may be 

implemented before the 2010 term of 

office expires on December 31, 2010. All 

written comments received in response 

to this rule by the date specified would 

be considered prior to finalizing this 

action. 

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553, it is also 

found that good cause exists for not 

postponing the effective date of this 

action until thirty days after publication 

in the Federal Register because (1) a 

final rule needs to be in effect before the 

Board makes a call for nominations for 

the term of office beginning January 1, 

2011. 

List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1215 

Administrative practice and 

procedure, Advertising, Consumer 

information, Marketing agreements, 

Popcorn Promotion, Reporting and 

recordkeeping requirements. 

For the reasons set forth in the 

preamble, 7 CFR part 1215 is proposed 

to be amended as follows: 

PART 1215—POPCORN PROMOTION, 

RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER 

INFORMATION ORDER 

1. The authority citation for 7 CFR 

part 1215 continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7481–7491; 7 U.S.C. 

7401. 

2. § 1215.21, paragraph (a) is revised 

to read as follows: 

§ 1215.21 Establishment and membership. 

(a) There is hereby established a 

Popcorn Board of five members. The 

number of members on the board may 

be changed by rulemaking: Provided, 

that the Board consist of not fewer than 

four members and not more than nine 

members. The Board shall be composed 

of popcorn processors appointed by the 

Secretary under section 1215.24. 

* * * * * 

Dated: May 28, 2010. 

Rayne Pegg, 

Administrator. 

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BILLING CODE: P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0548; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–NM–041–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, 

Inc. Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700– 

1A11 Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for the 

products listed above. This proposed 

AD results from mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) 

originated by an aviation authority of 

another country to identify and correct 

an unsafe condition on an aviation 

product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 

condition as: 


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Following five reported cases of balance 

washer screw failure on similar RATs [ram 

air turbines]/air driven generators installed 

on other aircraft types, an investigation 

* * * determined that a specific batch of the 

screws had a metallographic non-conformity 

that increased their susceptibility to brittle 

fracture. * * * 

Failure of a balance washer screw can 

result in loss of the related balance washer, 

with consequent turbine imbalance. Such 

imbalance could potentially result in RAT 

structural failure (including blade failure), 

loss of RAT electrical power and structural 

damage to the aircraft and, if deployment was 

activated by a dual engine shutdown, could 

also result in loss of hydraulic power for the 

flight controls [and consequent reduced 

ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe 

flight and landing of the airplane]. 

* * * * * 

The proposed AD would require actions 

that are intended to address the unsafe 

condition described in the MCAI. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by July 19, 2010. 

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: (202) 493–2251. 

• 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 

W12–40, 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 Bombardier, 

Inc., 400 Coˆte-Vertu Road West, Dorval, 

Que ́bec H4S 1Y9, Canada; telephone 

514–855–5000; fax 514–855–7401; email thd.crj@aero.bombardier.com; 

Internet http://www.bombardier.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. 

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 (800) 647–5527) is in 

the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 

be available in the AD docket shortly 

after receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Christopher Alfano, Aerospace 

Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical 

Systems Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New 

York Aircraft Certification Office, 1600 

Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, 

New York 11590; telephone (516) 228– 

7340; fax (516) 794–5531. 

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–2010–0548; Directorate Identifier 

2010–NM–041–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 have lengthened the 30-day 

comment period for proposed ADs that 

address MCAI originated by aviation 

authorities of other countries to provide 

adequate time for interested parties to 

submit comments. The comment period 

for these proposed ADs is now typically 

45 days, which is consistent with the 

comment period for domestic transport 

ADs. 

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 

Transport Canada Civil Aviation 

(TCCA), which is the aviation authority 

for Canada, has issued Canadian 

Airworthiness Directive CF–2010–01, 

dated January 18, 2010 (referred to after 

this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe 

condition for the specified products. 

The MCAI states: 

Following five reported cases of balance 

washer screw failure on similar RATs [ram 

air turbine]/air driven generators installed on 

other aircraft types, an investigation by 

Hamilton Sundstrand determined that a 

specific batch of the screws had a 

metallographic non-conformity that 

increased their susceptibility to brittle 

fracture. Subsequently, it was established 

that 187 RATs [Part Number (P/N) GL456– 

1101–7 and Hamilton Sundstrand P/Ns in the 

762826 series] had non-conforming screws 

installed either during production or possibly 

during maintenance or repair at Hamilton 

Sundstrand repair stations. 

Failure of a balance washer screw can 

result in loss of the related balance washer, 

with consequent turbine imbalance. Such 

imbalance could potentially result in RAT 

structural failure (including blade failure), 

loss of RAT electrical power and structural 

damage to the aircraft and, if deployment was 

activated by a dual engine shutdown, could 

also result in loss of hydraulic power for the 

flight controls [and consequent reduced 

ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe 

flight and landing of the airplane]. 

This [Canadian] directive mandates 

checking of the RAT and replacing the 

balance washer screws, if required. It also 

prohibits future installation of unmodified 

RATs. 

You may obtain further information by 

examining the MCAI in the AD docket. 

Relevant Service Information 

Bombardier has issued Service 

Bulletins 700–24–075 and 700–1A11– 

24–014, both Revision 01, both dated 

July 15, 2009. The actions described in 

this service information are intended to 

correct the unsafe condition identified 

in the MCAI. 

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. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

We have reviewed the MCAI and 

related service information and, in 

general, agree with their substance. But 

we might have found it necessary to use 

different words from those in the MCAI 

to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. 

operators and is enforceable. In making 

these changes, we do not intend to differ 

substantively from the information 

provided in the MCAI and related 

service information. 

We might also have proposed 

different actions in this AD from those 

in the MCAI in order to follow FAA 

policies. Any such differences are 

highlighted in a NOTE within the 

proposed AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this proposed AD would 


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affect about 115 products of U.S. 

registry. We also estimate that it would 

take about 1 work-hour 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 

$9,775, or $85 per product. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

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); 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 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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new AD: 

Bombardier, Inc.: Docket No. FAA–2010– 

0548; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM– 

041–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) We must receive comments by July 19, 

2010. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc. 

Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 

airplanes, serial numbers 9002 and 

subsequent; certificated in any category. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of 

America Code 24: Electrical power. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

Following five reported cases of balance 

washer screw failure on similar RATs [ram 

air turbines]/air driven generators installed 

on other aircraft types, an investigation by 

Hamilton Sundstrand determined that a 

specific batch of the screws had a 

metallographic non-conformity that 

increased their susceptibility to brittle 

fracture. Subsequently, it was established 

that 187 RATs [Part Number (P/N) GL456– 

1101–7 and Hamilton Sundstrand P/Ns in the 

762826 series] had non-conforming screws 

installed either during production or possibly 

during maintenance or repair at Hamilton 

Sundstrand repair stations. 

Failure of a balance washer screw can 

result in loss of the related balance washer, 

with consequent turbine imbalance. Such 

imbalance could potentially result in RAT 

structural failure (including blade failure), 

loss of RAT electrical power and structural 

damage to the aircraft and, if deployment was 

activated by a dual engine shutdown, could 

also result in loss of hydraulic power for the 

flight controls [and consequent reduced 

ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe 

flight and landing of the airplane]. 

This [Canadian] directive mandates 

checking of the RAT and replacing the 

balance washer screws, if required. It also 

prohibits future installation of unmodified 

RATs. 

Compliance 

(f) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified, unless the 

actions have already been done. 

Inspection 

(g) For airplanes having serial numbers 

9002 through 9380 inclusive: At the earliest 

of the times identified in paragraphs (g)(1), 

(g)(2), (g)(3) and (g)(4) of this AD, inspect to 

determine the serial number of the installed 

ram air turbine (RAT), in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 

of this AD. This inspection may be 

conducted visually, which requires lowering 

the RAT. A review of airplane maintenance 

records is acceptable in lieu of this 

inspection if the serial number of the RAT 

can be conclusively determined from that 

review. 

(1) Within 500 flight hours or 24 months 

after the effective date of this AD, whichever 

occurs first; or 

(2) Prior to the next in-flight or on-ground 

functional test of the RAT, whichever occurs 

first after the effective date of this AD; or 

(3) Prior to the next in-flight or on-ground 

operational test of the RAT, whichever 

occurs first after the effective date of this AD; 

or 

(4) Prior to the next scheduled RAT inflight deployment. 

(h) If the RAT serial number, as determined 

in paragraph (g) of this AD, is not listed in 

paragraph 1.A of the applicable service 

bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD, no 

further action is required by this AD, except 

for paragraph (j) of this AD. 

TABLE 1—SERVICE BULLETINS

Model— Bombardier Service Bulletin— Revision— Dated— 

BD–700–1A11 ............................................................ 700–1A11–24–014 ..................................................... 01 July 15, 2009. 

BD–700–1A10 ............................................................ 700–24–075 ............................................................... 01 July 15, 2009. 

(i) If the RAT serial number, determined in 

paragraph (g) of this AD, is listed in 

paragraph 1.A. of the applicable service 

bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD, before 

further flight, inspect to determine if the 

symbol ‘‘24–7’’ is marked on the RAT 

identification plate, in accordance with the 

Accomplishment Instructions of the 

applicable service bulletin listed in Table 1 


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of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance 

records is acceptable in lieu of this 

inspection if the symbol ‘‘24–7’’ mark can be 

conclusively determined from that review. 

(1) If the symbol ‘‘24–7’’ is marked on the 

RAT identification plate, the balance washer 

screws have already been replaced and no 

further action is required by this AD, except 

for paragraph (j) of this AD. 

(2) If the symbol ‘‘24–7’’ is not marked on 

the RAT identification plate, before further 

flight, replace all balance washer screws with 

new balance washer screws, part number 

MS24667–14, and mark the RAT 

identification plate with the symbol ‘‘24–7,’’ 

in accordance with the Accomplishment 

Instructions of the applicable service bulletin 

listed in Table 1 of this AD. 

(j) For all airplanes: As of the effective date 

of this AD, no person may install on any 

airplane a replacement or spare RAT (P/N 

GL456–1101–7; Hamilton Sundstrand P/Ns 

in the 762826 series) having one of the S/Ns 

listed in paragraph 1.A. of the applicable 

service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD 

unless the balance washer screws have 

already been replaced and the symbol ‘‘24– 

7’’ is marked on the RAT identification plate. 

FAA AD Differences 

Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI 

and/or service information as follows: 

Although Canadian Airworthiness 

Directive CF–2010–01, dated January 18, 

2010, recommends accomplishing the visual 

inspection prior to the next scheduled inflight operational test of the RAT, we have 

determined that interval would not address 

the identified unsafe condition soon enough 

to ensure an adequate level of safety for the 

affected fleet in light of the degree of urgency 

associated with the subject unsafe condition. 

This difference has been coordinated with 

Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA). 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(k) The following provisions also apply to 

this AD: 

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, 

has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 

AD, if requested using the procedures found 

in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: 

Program Manager, Continuing Operational 

Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart 

Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York 

11590; telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516– 

794–5531. Before using any approved AMOC 

on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, 

notify your principal maintenance inspector 

(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI), 

as appropriate, or lacking a principal 

inspector, your local Flight Standards 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. 

(3) Reporting Requirements: For any 

reporting requirement in this AD, under the 

provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act 

(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) has 

approved the information collection 

requirements and has assigned OMB Control 

Number 2120–0056. 

Related Information 

(l) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada Civil 

Aviation (TCCA) Airworthiness Directive 

CF–2010–01, dated January 18, 2010; and 

Bombardier Service Bulletins 700–24–075, 

Revision 01, dated July 15, 2009, and 700– 

1A11–24–014, Revision 01, dated July 15, 

2009; for related information. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 28, 

2010. 

Ali Bahrami, 

Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2010–13419 Filed 6–3–10; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2010–0260; Directorate 

Identifier 2010–CE–015–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; GROB– 

WERKE (Type Certificate Previously 

Held by BURKHART GROB Luft- und 

Raumfahrt) Models G115C, G115D and 

G115D2 Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Supplemental notice of 

proposed rulemaking (NPRM); 

reopening of the comment period. 

SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier 

NPRM for the products listed above. 

This proposed AD results from 

mandatory continuing airworthiness 

information (MCAI) originated by an 

aviation authority of another country to 

identify and correct an unsafe condition 

on an aviation product. The MCAI 

describes the unsafe condition as: 

The manufacturer has received a report of 

a failed canopy jettison test, during a regular 

maintenance check. The investigation 

revealed that a cable shroud of the jettison 

system protruded the canopy structure, 

which probably caused the malfunction. 

Inability to jettison the canopy in flight 

would prevent evacuation of the aeroplane in 

case of need. 

The proposed AD would require actions 

that are intended to address the unsafe 

condition described in the MCAI. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by July 19, 2010. 

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: (202) 493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 

Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 

and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 

except Federal holidays. 

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 

(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Gregory Davison, Aerospace Engineer, 

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 

Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 

Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 

4130; fax: (816) 329–4090. 

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–2010–0260; Directorate Identifier 

2010–CE–015–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 proposed to amend 14 CFR part 

39 with an earlier NPRM for the 


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