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telephone number that allows a consumer to

reverse the phone charges when calling for

information.

3. Multi-purpose number. When an

advertised toll-free number responds with a

recording, lease disclosures must be provided

early in the sequence to ensure that the

consumer receives the required disclosures.

For example, in providing several dialing

options—such as providing directions to the

lessor’s place of business—the option

allowing the consumer to request lease

disclosures should be provided early in the

telephone message to ensure that the option

to request disclosures is not obscured by

other information.

4. Statement accompanying toll free

number. Language must accompany a

telephone and television number indicating

that disclosures are available by calling the

toll-free number, such as ‘‘call 1–800–000–

0000 for details about costs and terms.’’

Section 213.8—Record Retention

1. Manner of retaining evidence. A lessor

must retain evidence of having performed

required actions and of having made required

disclosures. Such records may be retained in

paper form, on microfilm, microfiche, or

computer, or by any other method designed

to reproduce records accurately. The lessor

need retain only enough information to

reconstruct the required disclosures or other

records.

Section 213.9—Relation to State Laws

1. Exemptions granted. Effective October 1,

1982, the Board granted the following

exemptions from portions of the Consumer

Leasing Act:

i. Maine. Lease transactions subject to the

Maine Consumer Credit Code and its

implementing regulations are exempt from

chapters 2, 4, and 5 of the federal act. (The

exemption does not apply to transactions in

which a federally chartered institution is a

lessor.)

ii. Oklahoma. Lease transactions subject to

the Oklahoma Consumer Credit Code are

exempt from chapters 2 and 5 of the federal

act. (The exemption does not apply to

sections 132 through 135 of the federal act,

nor does it apply to transactions in which a

federally chartered institution is a lessor.)

Appendix A—Model Forms

1. Permissible changes. Although use of the

model forms is not required, lessors using

them properly will be deemed to be in

compliance with the regulation. Generally,

lessors may make certain changes in the

format or content of the forms and may delete

any disclosures that are inapplicable to a

transaction without losing the act’s

protection from liability. For example, the

model form based on monthly periodic

payments may be modified for singlepayment lease transactions or for quarterly or

other periodic payments. The content,

format, and headings for the segregated

disclosures must be substantially similar to

those contained in the model forms;

therefore, any changes should be minimal.

The changes to the model forms should not

be so extensive as to affect the substance and

the clarity of the disclosures.

2. Examples of acceptable changes.

i. Using the first person, instead of the

second person, in referring to the lessee.

ii. Using ‘‘lessee,’’ ‘‘lessor,’’ or names

instead of pronouns.

iii. Rearranging the sequence of the

nonsegregated disclosures.

iv. Incorporating certain state ‘‘plain

English’’ requirements.

v. Deleting inapplicable disclosures by

blocking out, filling in ‘‘N/A’’ (not

applicable) or ‘‘0,’’ crossing out, leaving

blanks, checking a box for applicable items,

or circling applicable items. (This should

facilitate use of multi-purpose standard

forms.)

vi. Adding language or symbols to indicate

estimates.

vii. Adding numeric or alphabetic

designations.

viii. Rearranging the disclosures into

vertical columns, except for § 213.4 (b)

through (e) disclosures.

ix. Using icons and other graphics.

3. Model closed-end or net vehicle lease

disclosure. Model A–2 is designed for a

closed-end or net vehicle lease. Under the

‘‘Early Termination and Default’’ provision a

reference to the lessee’s right to an

independent appraisal of the leased vehicle

under § 213.4(l) is included for those closedend leases in which the lessee’s liability at

early termination is based on the vehicle’s

realized value.

4. Model furniture lease disclosures. Model

A–3 is a closed-end lease disclosure

statement designed for a typical furniture

lease. It does not include a disclosure of the

appraisal right at early termination required

under § 213.4(l) because few closed-end

furniture leases base the lessee’s liability at

early termination on the realized value of the

leased property. The disclosure should be

added if it is applicable.

By order of the Board of Governors of the

Federal Reserve System, acting through the

Secretary of the Board under delegated

authority, March 31, 1997.

William W. Wiles,

Secretary of the Board.

[FR Doc. 97–8574 Filed 4–3–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6210–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 97–ANE–06; Amendment 39–

9973, AD 97–06–16]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; McCauley

Propeller Systems 1A103/TCM Series

Propellers

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to McCauley Propeller

Systems 1A103/TCM series propellers.

This action supersedes priority letter

AD 95–21–01 that currently requires

visual inspections for cracks in the

propeller hub of certain propellers using

a 10X power magnifying-glass. This

action requires an initial inspection for

cracks in the propeller hub in

accordance with a dye penetrant

inspection procedure, replacement of

propellers with cracks that do not meet

acceptable limits, rework of propellers

with cracks that meet acceptable limits,

and repetitive inspections of all affected

propellers. This amendment is

prompted by development of a dye

penetrant inspection and rework

procedures. The actions specified by

this AD are intended to prevent

propeller separation due to hub fatigue

cracking, which can result in loss of

control of the aircraft.

DATES: Effective April 24, 1997.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of April 24,

1997.

Comments for inclusion in the Rules

Docket must be received on or before

June 3, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), New England

Region, Office of the Assistant Chief

Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No.

97–ANE–06, 12 New England Executive

Park, Burlington, MA 01803–5299.

Comments may also be sent via the

Internet using the following address: ‘‘9-

ad-engineprop@faa.dot.gov’’. Comments

sent via the Internet must contain the

docket number in the subject line.

The service information referenced in

this AD may be obtained from McCauley

Propeller Systems 3535 McCauley

Drive, P.O. Drawer 5053, Vandalia, OH

45377–5053; telephone (937) 890–5246,

fax (937) 890–6001. This information

may be examined at the FAA, New

England Region, Office of the Assistant

Chief Counsel, 12 New England

Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at

the Office of the Federal Register, 800

North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Carrie Sumner, Aerospace Engineer,

Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300

East Devon Ave., Room 323, Des

Plaines, IL 60018; telephone (847) 294–

7132, fax (847) 294-7834.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On

September 29, 1995, the Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) issued

priority letter airworthiness directive
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(AD) 95–21–01, applicable to McCauley

Propeller Systems 1A103/TCM series

propellers, which requires visual

inspections for cracks in the propeller

hub of certain propellers using a 10X

power magnifying-glass. That action

was prompted by reports of hub

cracking on the front hub face near the

attachment bolt holes on certain

propellers. That condition, if not

corrected, could result in propeller

separation due to hub fatigue cracking,

which can result in loss of control of the

aircraft.

Since the issuance of that priority

letter AD, the manufacturer has

developed a improved dye penetrant

inspection procedure that will more

accurately discover cracking. In

addition, the manufacturer has

developed rework procedures for

propellers that do not exhibit severe

cracking.

The FAA has reviewed and approved

the technical contents of McCauley

Propeller Systems Alert Service Bulletin

(ASB) No. 221B, dated December 16,

1996, that describes procedures for dye

penetrant inspections and rework of

affected propellers.

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other propellers of this same

type design, this AD supersedes priority

letter AD 95–21–01 to require an initial

inspection for cracks in the propeller

hub in accordance with a an improved

dye penetrant inspection procedure,

replacement of propellers with cracks

that do not meet acceptable limits,

rework of propellers with cracks that

meet acceptable limits, and repetitive

inspections of all affected propellers.

The actions are required to be

accomplished in accordance with the

ASB described previously.

Since a situation exists that requires

the immediate adoption of this

regulation, it is found that notice and

opportunity for prior public comment

hereon are impracticable, and that good

cause exists for making this amendment

effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

Although this action is in the form of

a final rule that involves requirements

affecting flight safety and, thus, was not

preceded by notice and an opportunity

for public comment, comments are

invited on this rule. Interested persons

are invited to comment on this rule by

submitting such written data, views, or

arguments as they may desire.

Communications should identify the

Rules Docket number and be submitted

in triplicate to the address specified

under the caption ADDRESSES. All

communications received on or before

the closing date for comments will be

considered, and this rule may be

amended in light of the comments

received. Factual information that

supports the commenter’s ideas and

suggestions is extremely helpful in

evaluating the effectiveness of the AD

action and determining whether

additional rulemaking action would be

needed.

Comments are specifically invited on

the overall regulatory, economic,

environmental, and energy aspects of

the rule that might suggest a need to

modify the rule. All comments

submitted will be available, both before

and after the closing date for comments,

in the Rules Docket for examination by

interested persons. A report that

summarizes each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this AD

will be filed in the Rules Docket.

Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this notice

must submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 97–ANE–06.’’ The

postcard will be date stamped and

returned to the commenter.

The regulations adopted herein will

not have substantial direct effects on the

States, on the relationship between the

national government and the States, or

on the distribution of power and

responsibilities among the various

levels of government. Therefore, in

accordance with Executive Order 12612,

it is determined that this final rule does

not have sufficient federalism

implications to warrant the preparation

of a Federalism Assessment.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation is an emergency regulation

that must be issued immediately to

correct an unsafe condition in aircraft,

and is not a ‘‘significant regulatory

action’’ under Executive Order 12866. It

has been determined further that this

action involves an emergency regulation

under DOT Regulatory Policies and

Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,

1979). If it is determined that this

emergency regulation otherwise would

be significant under DOT Regulatory

Policies and Procedures, a final

regulatory evaluation will be prepared

and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it, if filed, may be obtained from the

Rules Docket at the location provided

under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to 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 USC 106(g), 40113, 44701.

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

adding the following new airworthiness

directive:

97–06–16 McCauley Propeller Systems:

Amendment 39–9973. Docket No. 97–

ANE–06. Supersedes AD 95–21–01.

Applicability: McCauley Propeller Systems

1A103/TCM series propellers with numeric

serial number 770001 through 777390; and

propellers with alpha-numeric serial number

BC001 up to, but not including KC001;

installed on but not limited to Cessna 152,

Cessna A152, Reims F152, and Reims FA152

series aircraft. All alpha-numeric serial

number propellers beginning with the letters

‘‘B’’ through ‘‘J’’ are affected by this AD.

Note 1: This airworthiness directive (AD)

applies to each propeller identified in the

preceding applicability provision, regardless

of whether it has been modified, altered, or

repaired in the area subject to the

requirements of this AD. For propellers that

have been modified, altered, or repaired so

that the performance of the requirements of

this AD is affected, the owner/operator must

request approval for an alternative method of

compliance in accordance with paragraph (b)

of this AD. The request should include an

assessment of the effect of the modification,

alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition

addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe

condition has not been eliminated, the

request should include specific proposed

actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent propeller separation due to hub

fatigue cracking, which can result in loss of

control of the aircraft, accomplish the

following:

(a) Inspect propellers, and rework or

replace with a serviceable part, as necessary,

in accordance with Sections II and III of

McCauley Propeller Systems Alert Service

Bulletin (ASB) No. 221B, dated December 16,

1996, as follows:

(1) For propellers with 3,000 or more hours

time-in-service (TIS), or unknown TIS, on the

effective date of this AD, as follows:

(i) Perform an initial dye penetrant

inspection in accordance with Section II of

the ASB within 50 hours TIS since last visual

inspection performed in accordance with

priority letter AD 95–21–01.

(ii) Thereafter, perform repetitive dye

penetrant inspections in accordance with

Section II of the ASB at intervals not to
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exceed 800 hours TIS, or 12 calendar months

since last dye penetrant inspection,

whichever occurs first.

(iii) If cracks are discovered that are not

within the rework limits described in Section

III of the ASB, prior to further flight remove

the propeller from service and replace with

a serviceable part.

(iv) If cracks are discovered that are within

the rework limits described in Section III of

the ASB, prior to further flight rework the

propeller in accordance with Section III of

the SB, and resume inspecting repetitively in

accordance with paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this

AD.

(2) For propellers with less than 3,000

hours TIS on the effective date of this AD,

upon accumulating 3,000 hours TIS perform

the steps required by paragraph (a)(1)(i)

through (a)(1)(iv) of this AD.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager, Chicago

Aircraft Certification Office. The request

should be forwarded through an appropriate

FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add

comments and then send it to the Manager,

Chicago Aircraft Certification Office.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this airworthiness directive,

if any, may be obtained from the Chicago

Aircraft Certification Office.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199

of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR

21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to

a location where the inspection requirements

of this AD can be accomplished.

(d) The actions required by this AD shall

be accomplished in accordance with the

following McCauley Propeller Systems ASB:

Document No. Page Date

221B .............. 1–22 December 16, 1996.

Total Pages: 22.

This incorporation by reference was

approved by the Director of the Federal

Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)

and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained

from McCauley Propeller Systems 3535

McCauley Drive, P.O. Drawer 5053, Vandalia,

OH 45377–5053; telephone (513) 890–5246,

fax (513) 890–6001. Copies may be inspected

at the FAA, New England Region, Office of

the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New England

Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the

Office of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington,

DC.

(e) This amendment supersedes priority

letter AD 95–21–01, issued September 29,

1995.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

April 24, 1997.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

March 11, 1997.

James C. Jones,

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 97–7594 Filed 4–3–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–U

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 95–ANE–63; Amendment 39–

9957; AD 97–05–13]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; CFM

International CFM56–5 Series Turbofan

Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD),

applicable to CFM International

CFM56–5 series turbofan engines, that

requires rework of the air turbine engine

starter. This amendment is prompted by

three reports of air turbine engine starter

failures. The actions specified by this

AD are intended to prevent an air

turbine engine starter failure, which

could result in damage to the engine

electrical harnesses.

DATES: Effective June 3, 1997.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of June 3,

1997.

ADDRESSES: The service information

referenced in this AD may be obtained

from CFM International, Technical

Publications Department, One Neumann

Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; telephone

(513) 552–2981, fax (513) 552–2816.

This information may be examined at

the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA), New England Region, Office of

the Assistant Chief Counsel, 12 New

England Executive Park, Burlington,

MA; or at the Office of the Federal

Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW.,

Suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Glorianne Messemer, Aerospace

Engineer, Engine Certification Office,

FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate,

12 New England Executive Park,

Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone

(617) 238–7132; fax (617) 238–7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A

proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) to

include an airworthiness directive (AD)

that is applicable to CFM International

(CFMI) CFM56–5 series turbofan

engines was published in the Federal

Register on April 15, 1996 (61 FR

16420). That action proposed to require

rework of the air turbine engine starter.

Interested persons have been afforded

an opportunity to participate in the

making of this amendment. Due

consideration has been given to the

comments received.

Two commenters support the rule as

proposed.

Although no comments were received

regarding the compliance end-date

stated in the compliance section of the

proposed rule, the FAA has revised the

calendar end-date to July 31, 1997,

based upon the anticipated effective

date of this AD.

After careful review of the available

data, including the comments noted

above, the FAA has determined that air

safety and the public interest require the

adoption of the rule with the change

described previously. The FAA has

determined that this change will neither

increase the economic burden on any

operator nor increase the scope of the

AD.

The FAA estimates that 190 engines

installed on aircraft of U.S. registry will

be affected by this AD, that it will take

approximately 2 work hours per engine

to accomplish the required actions, and

that the average labor rate is $60 per

work hour. Required parts will cost

approximately $2,400 per engine. Based

on these figures, the total cost impact of

the AD on U.S. operators is estimated to

be $478,800.

The regulations adopted herein will

not have substantial direct effects on the

States, on the relationship between the

national government and the States, or

on the distribution of power and

responsibilities among the various

levels of government. Therefore, in

accordance with Executive Order 12612,

it is determined that this final rule does

not have sufficient federalism

implications to warrant the preparation

of a Federalism Assessment.

For the reasons discussed above, I

certify that this action (1) is not a

‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under

Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a

‘‘significant rule’’ under 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. A final evaluation has

been prepared for this action and it is

contained in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it may be obtained from the Rules

Docket at the location provided under

the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air Transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation