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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. 2000–NE–08–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell 

Propeller Inc. Compact Series 

Propellers 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to 

supersede an existing airworthiness 

directive (AD) for Hartzell Propeller Inc. 

models ( )HC–( )( )Y( )–( )( )( ) compact 

series, constant speed or feathering 

propellers with Hartzell manufactured 

‘‘Y’’ shank aluminum blades. That AD 

currently requires initial blade 

inspections, with no repetitive 

inspections; rework of all ‘‘Y’’ shank 

aluminum blades including cold rolling 

of the blade shank retention radius, 

blade replacement and modification of 

pitch change mechanisms for certain 

propeller models; and changing the 

airplane operating limitations with 

specific models of propellers installed. 

This proposed AD would require the 

same actions but would clarify certain 

areas of the compliance and would 

update a certain service bulletin (SB) 

reference to the most recent SB. This 

proposed AD results from operators 

requesting clarification of certain 

portions of AD 2002–09–08. We are 

proposing this AD to prevent failure of 

the propeller blade from fatigue cracks 

in the blade shank radius, which can 

result in damage to the airplane and loss 

of airplane control. 

DATES: We must receive any comments 

on this proposed AD by October 13, 

2006. 

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 

addresses to comment on this proposed 

AD: 

• By mail: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), New England 

Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 

Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–NE–

08–AD, 12 New England Executive Park, 

Burlington, MA 01803. 

• By fax: (781) 238–7055. 

• By e-mail: 9-aneadcomment@faa.gov. 

You can get the service information 

identified in this proposed AD from 

Hartzell Propeller Inc. Technical 

Publications Department, One Propeller 

Place, Piqua, OH 45356; telephone (937) 

778–4200; fax (937) 778–4391. 

You may examine the AD docket at 

the FAA, New England Region, Office of 

the Regional Counsel, 12 New England 

Executive Park, Burlington, MA. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Melissa T. Bradley, Aerospace Engineer, 

Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, 

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300 

East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 

60018–4696; telephone (847) 294–8110; 

fax (847) 294–7834. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments 

regarding this proposal. Send your 

comments to an address listed under 

ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No. 

2000–NE–08–AD’’ in the subject line of 

your comments. If you want us to 

acknowledge receipt of your mailed 

comments, send us a self-addressed, 

stamped postcard with the docket 

number written on it; we will datestamp your postcard and mail it back to 

you. We specifically invite comments 

on the overall regulatory, economic, 

environmental, and energy aspects of 

the proposed AD. If a person contacts us 

verbally, and that contact relates to a 

substantive part of this proposed AD, 

we will summarize the contact and 

place the summary in the docket. We 

will consider all comments received by 

the closing date and may amend the 

proposed AD in light of those 

comments. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD Docket 

(including any comments and service 

information), by appointment, between 

8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. See 

ADDRESSES for the location. 

Discussion 

On April 24, 2002, we issued AD 

2002–09–08, Amendment 39–12741 (67 

FR 31113, May 9, 2002). That AD 

requires, for Hartzell models ( )HC–( )( )Y 

( )–( )( )( ) compact series, constant speed 

or feathering propellers with Hartzell 

manufactured ‘‘Y’’ shank aluminum 

blades: 

• Initial blade inspections, with no 

repetitive inspections; 

• Rework of all ‘‘Y’’ shank blades 

including cold rolling of the blade 

shank retention radius; 

• Blade replacement and 

modification of pitch change 

mechanisms for certain propeller 

models; and 

• Changing the airplane operating 

limitations with specific models of 

propellers installed. 

That AD resulted from FAA reviews 

of propeller service histories since 

issuing AD 77–12–06R2. The reviews 

included reports of fatigue cracks that 

might result in blade separation. That 

condition, if not corrected, could result 

in failure of the propeller blade from 

fatigue cracks in the blade shank radius, 

which can result in damage to the 

airplane and loss of airplane control. 

Actions Since AD 2002–09–08 Was 

Issued 

Since that AD was issued, operators 

have requested: 

• Clarification that the affected blades 

are aluminum; 

• Clarification as to what are the 

correct identification letters stamped on 

the blades; 

• Clarification that if AD 77–12–06 

was complied with, then no further 

action is required; and 

• The addition of Hartzell Propeller 

Inc. Service Bulletin No. HC–SB–61–

118, Revision E, and HC–SB–61–118, 

Revision F, to the list of approved 

alternative methods of compliance to SB 

No. 118A. 

We have made these clarifications and 

additions in the proposed AD. 

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 initial blade 

inspections, with no repetitive 

inspections; rework of all ‘‘Y’’ shank 

blades including cold rolling of the 

blade shank retention radius, blade 

replacement and modification of pitch 

change mechanisms for certain 

propeller models; and changing the 

airplane operating limitations with 

specific models of propellers installed. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

would affect 35,750 propellers installed 

on airplanes of U.S. registry. We expect 

that all of the affected propellers should 

have already been inspected to comply 

with the existing AD’s requirements to 

inspect, and rework or replace the 

blades. If these actions have not already 

been done, then the total cost to comply 

with this proposed AD is estimated to 

be $700 per propeller. 

Special Flight Permits Paragraph 

Removed 

Paragraph (f) of the current AD, AD 

2002–09–08, contains a paragraph 

pertaining to special flight permits. 

Even though this final rule does not 


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contain a similar paragraph, we have 

made no changes with regard to the use 

of special flight permits to operate the 

airplane to a repair facility to do the 

work required by this AD. In July 2002, 

we published a new part 39 that 

contains a general authority regarding 

special flight permits and airworthiness 

directives; see Docket No. FAA–2004–

8460, Amendment 39–9474 (69 FR 

47998, July 22, 2002). Thus, when we 

now supersede ADs we will not include 

a specific paragraph on special flight 

permits unless we want to limit the use 

of that general authority granted in 

section 39.23. 

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); 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 summary of the costs 

to comply with this proposal and placed 

it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy 

of this summary by sending a request to 

us at the address listed under 

ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No. 

2000-NE–08-AD’’ in your request. 

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 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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing Amendment 39–12741 (67 FR 

31113, May 9, 2002) and by adding a 

new airworthiness directive to read as 

follows: 

Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Docket No. 2000–

NE–08–AD. 

Comments Due Date 

(a) The Federal Aviation Administration 

(FAA) must receive comments on this 

airworthiness directive (AD) action by 

October 13, 2006. 

Affected ADs 

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002–09–08, 

Amendment 39–12741. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to Hartzell Propellers 

Inc. models ( )HC–( )( )Y( )–( )( )( ) compact 

series constant speed or feathering propellers 

with Hartzell manufactured ‘‘Y’’ shank 

aluminum blades. These propellers are used 

on, but not limited to, the following 

airplanes: 

Manufacturer Airplane model 

Aermacchi S.pA. (formerly SiaiMarchetti).S–208. 

Aero Commander ...... 200B and 200D. 

Aerostar ..................... 600. 

Beech ........................ 24, 35, 36, 45, 55, 

56TC, 58, 60, and 

95. 

Bellanca .................... 14 and 17 series. 

Cessna ...................... 182 and 188. 

Embraer .................... EMB–200A. 

Maule ........................ M5. 

Mooney ..................... M20 and M22. 

Pilatus Britten Norman, or Britten Norman.BN–2, BN–2A, and 

BN–2A–6. 

Piper .......................... PA–23, PA–24, PA– 

28, PA–30, PA–31, 

PA–32, PA–34, 

PA–36, and PA–39. 

Pitts ........................... S–1T and S–2A. 

Manufacturer Airplane model 

Rockwell .................... 112, 114, 200, 500, 

and 685 series. 

(d) The parentheses appearing in the 

propeller model number indicates the 

presence or absence of an additional letter(s) 

that varies the basic propeller model. This 

AD applies regardless of whether these letters 

are present or absent in the propeller model 

designation. 

Unsafe Condition 

(e) This AD results from operators 

requesting clarification of certain portions of 

AD 2002–09–08. We are issuing this AD to 

prevent failure of the propeller blade from 

fatigue cracks in the blade shank radius, 

which can result in damage to the airplane 

and loss of airplane control. 

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. 

(g) If the propeller maintenance records 

show compliance with AD 77–12–06R2, then 

compliance was previously done and no 

further action is required. 

(h) Propellers are considered in 

compliance with the onetime inspection and 

rework requirements only, of this AD if: 

(1) All blades are serial number D47534 

and above, or 

(2) All blades are identified with the letters 

‘‘PR’’ or ‘‘R’’ which are ink-stamped on the 

camber side, or the letters ‘‘RD’’ which are 

metal-stamped on the blade butt. 

Models ( )HC–( )( )Y( ) Compact Series ‘‘Y’’

Shank Propellers 

(i) If propeller models ( )HC–( )( )Y( ) have 

not been inspected and reworked in 

accordance with AD 77–12–06R2, then before 

further flight, do a onetime action to remove, 

inspect, rework, or replace blades if 

necessary using Hartzell Service Bulletin 

(SB) No. 118A, dated February 15, 1977. 

Propeller Blade Shank Cold Rolling 

Note 1: One requirement in Hartzell SB No. 

118A is the cold rolling of the propeller blade 

shank. This is a critical requirement in the 

prevention of cracks in the blade. Propeller 

repair shops must obtain and maintain 

proper certification to perform the cold 

rolling procedure. For a current list of 

propeller overhaul facilities approved to 

perform the blade shank cold rolling 

procedure, contact Hartzell Product Support, 

telephone: (937) 778–4200. Not all propeller 

repair facilities have the equipment to 

properly perform a cold roll of the blade 

shanks. In addition, any rework in the blade 

shank area will also necessitate the cold 

rolling of the blade shank area, apart from the 

onetime cold rolling requirement of this AD. 

Instrument Panel Modifications 

(j) If airplanes with propeller models ( )HC–

C2YK–( )( )( )/( )( )7666A–( ), installed on 

(undampered) 200 horsepower Lycoming IO–

360 series engines, have not been modified 

using AD 77–12–06R2, then modify the 


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airplane instrument panel according to the 

following subparagraphs before further flight. 

Airplanes include, but are not limited to, 

Mooney M20E and M20F (normal category), 

Piper PA–28R–200 (normal category), and 

Pitts S–1T and S–2A (acrobatic category). 

(1) For normal category airplanes, before 

further flight, remove the present vibration 

placard and affix a new placard near the 

engine tachometer that states: 

‘‘Avoid continuous operation: 

Between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm.’’

(2) For utility and acrobatic category 

airplanes, before further flight, remove the 

present vibration placard and affix a new 

placard near the engine tachometer that 

states: 

‘‘Avoid continuous operation: 

Between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm. 

Above 2,600 rpm in acrobatic flight.’’

(3) For normal category airplanes, re-mark 

the engine tachometer face or bezel with a 

red arc for the restricted engine speed range, 

between 2,000 and 2,350 rpm. 

(4) For acrobatic and utility airplanes, remark the engine tachometer face or bezel 

with a red arc for each restricted engine 

speed range, i.e., between 2,000 and 2,350 

rpm and between 2,600 and 2,700 rpm (red 

line). 

Models ( )HC–C2YK–( )( )( )/( )( )8475( )–( ) or 

( )( )8477( )–( ) Propellers 

(k) If propeller models ( )HC–C2YK–( )( )( )/ 

( )( )8475( )–( ) or ( )( )8477( )–( ) have not been 

inspected and reworked in accordance with 

AD 74–15–02, then do the following 

maintenance before further flight. 

(1) Remove propeller from airplane. 

(2) Modify pitch change mechanism, and 

replace blades with equivalent model blades 

prefixed with letter ‘‘F’’ using Hartzell 

Service Letter No. 69, dated November 30, 

1971 and Hartzell SB No. 101D, dated 

December 19, 1974. 

(3) Inspect and repair or replace, if 

necessary, using Hartzell SB No. 118A, dated 

February 15, 1977. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(l) The Manager, Chicago 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. Alternative methods 

of compliance to Hartzell SB No. 118A are 

Hartzell SB No. 118B, SB No. 118C, SB No. 

118D, SB No. HC–SB–61–118E, SB No. HC–

SB–61–118F, and Hartzell Manual 133C. 

Alternative method of compliance to Hartzell 

SB No. 101D is Hartzell Manual 133C. No 

adjustment in the compliance time is 

allowed. 

Related Information 

(m) None. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

August 8, 2006. 

Francis A. Favara, 

Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E6–13238 Filed 8–11–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY 

COMMISSION 

16 CFR Chapter II 

Fiscal Year 2006 Program for 

Systematic Review of Commission 

Regulations; Request for Comments 

and Information; Correction 

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety 

Commission. 

ACTION: Notice of systematic review of 

current regulations; Correction. 

SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety 

Commission is issuing this revision to 

correct an erroneous citation 

designation in the Notice of systematic 

review of current regulations published 

in the Federal Register on June 7, 2006. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Linda Edwards, Office of Hazard 

Identification and Reduction, U.S. 

Consumer Product Safety Commission, 

4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, 

Maryland 20814; telephone (301) 504–

7535; e-mail eedwards@cpsc.gov. 

Corrections 

In the Federal Register of June 7, 

2006, in FR Doc. E6–8763, make the 

following corrections on page 32882: 

In the first column, in the ‘‘Summary’’

section, correct the second sentence of 

the first paragraph to read: 

In fiscal year 2006, the following three 

regulations will be evaluated: Safety standard 

for matchbooks, 16 CFR part 1202; toy rattles, 

16 CFR parts 1510 and 1500.18(a)(15); and 

baby bouncers, walker-jumpers, and baby 

walkers, 16 CFR part 1500.18(a)(6). 

In the third column, correct the first 

sentence under ‘‘Toy Rattles’’ to read: 

The standard for toy rattles appears at 16 

CFR parts 1510 and 1500.18(a)(15). 

Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the 

Administrative Procedure Act (‘‘APA’’) 

authorizes an agency to dispense with 

notice and comment procedures when 

the agency, for good cause, finds that 

those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, 

unnecessary, or contrary to the public 

interest.’’ This amendment corrects 

typographical errors and does not make 

any substantive change. Accordingly, 

the Commission finds that notice and 

comment on this technical correction is 

unnecessary. 

Dated: August 7, 2006. 

Todd Stevenson, 

Secretary, Consumer Product Safety 

Commission. 

[FR Doc. E6–13222 Filed 8–11–06; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6355–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Internal Revenue Service 

26 CFR Part 1 

[REG–135866–02] 

RIN 1545–BA93 

Section 1248 Attribution Principles; 

Correction 

AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 

Treasury. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; 

correction. 

SUMMARY: This document corrects a 

notice of proposed rulemaking (REG–

135866–02) that was published in the 

Federal Register on Friday, June 2, 2006 

(71 FR 31985) providing guidance for 

determining the earnings and profits 

attributable to stock of controlled 

foreign corporations (or former 

controlled foreign corporations) that are 

(were) involved in certain 

nonrecognition transactions. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Michael Gilman, (202) 622–3850 (not a 

toll-free number). 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

The notice of proposed rulemaking 

(REG–135866–02) that is the subject of 

this correction is under section 1248 of 

the Internal Revenue Code. 

Need for Correction 

As published, REG–135866–02 

contains errors that may prove to be 

misleading and are in need of 

clarification. 

Correction of Publication 

Accordingly, the publication of the 

proposed regulations (REG–135866–02) 

which was the subject of FR. Doc. E6–

8551, is corrected as follows: 

1. On page 31990, column 1, in the 

preamble, under the paragraph heading 

‘‘Explanations of Provisions’’, following 

the second full paragraph of the column, 

the following language is added: 

‘‘F. Effective Date. 

These regulations are proposed to 

apply to income inclusions that occur 

on or after the date that final regulations 

are published in the Federal Register.’’

2. On page 31990, column 1, in the 

preamble, under the paragraph heading 

‘‘Explanations of Provisions’’, the 

language ‘‘F. Request for Comments’’ is 


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