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funds in the operating reserve may not

exceed approximately two fiscal

periods’ expenses.

* * * * *

Dated: May 19, 1995.

Sharon Bomer Lauritsen,

Deputy Director, Fruit and Vegetable Division.

[FR Doc. 95–12803 Filed 5–24–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 3410–02–P

FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION

12 CFR Part 620

RIN 3052–AB37

Disclosure to Shareholders; Effective

Date

AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration.

ACTION: Notice of effective date.

SUMMARY: The Farm Credit

Administration (FCA) published a final

regulation under part 620 on April 24,

1995 (60 FR 20011). The final regulation

amends its disclosure requirements for

association annual meeting information

statements including required

disclosures for director candidates

nominated from the floor. The

amendments provide associations more

flexibility in accepting floor

nominations for director positions,

clarify disclosure requirements when

annual meetings are held in more than

one session and shareholders vote by

mail, and make other technical changes.

In accordance with 12 U.S.C. 2252, the

effective date of the final rule is 30 days

from the date of publication in the

Federal Register during which either or

both Houses of Congress are in session.

Based on the records of the sessions of

Congress, the effective date of the

regulations is May 24, 1995.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The regulation

amending 12 CFR part 620 published on

April 24, 1995 (60 FR 20011) is effective

May 24, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Laurie A. Rea, Policy Analyst,

Regulation Development, Office of

Examination, Farm Credit

Administration, McLean, Virginia

22102–5090, (703) 883–4498, TDD

(703) 883–4444,

or

James M. Morris, Senior Attorney,

Regulatory Operations Division,

Office of General Counsel, Farm

Credit Administration, McLean,

Virginia 22102–5090, (703) 883–4020,

TDD (703) 883–4444.

(12 U.S.C. 2252(a) (9) and (10))

Dated: May 19, 1995.

Floyd Fithian,

Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board.

[FR Doc. 95–12761 Filed 5–24–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6705–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 95–SW–09–AD; Amendment

39–9239; AD 95–11–05]

Airworthiness Directives; Societe

Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale and

Eurocopter France Model AS–355 E, F,

F1, F2, and N Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to Societe Nationale

Industrielle Aerospatiale and

Eurocopter France (Eurocopter France)

Model AS–355 E, F, F1, F2, and N

helicopters. This action requires a check

to ensure that the main gearbox (MGB)

oil pressure warning light illuminates

during each shutdown of the helicopter

engine until the MGB oil pressure

switch (switch) is removed and

replaced. This amendment is prompted

by a malfunction of the MGB switch.

This condition, if not corrected, could

result in failure to detect a loss of oil

pressure, loss of the MGB, loss of power

to the main rotor system, and

subsequent loss of control of the

helicopter.

DATES: Effective June 9, 1995.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of June 9,

1995.

Comments for inclusion in the Rules

Docket must be received on or before

July 24, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Office of the

Assistant Chief Counsel, Attention:

Rules Docket No. 95–SW–09–AD, 2601

Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth,

Texas 76137.

The service information referenced in

this AD may be obtained from American

Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum

Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053–4005.

This information may be examined at

the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief

Counsel, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room

663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office

of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Richard Monschke, Aerospace Engineer,

FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft

Standards Staff, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,

Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone

(817) 222–5116, fax (817) 222–5961.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile,

which is the airworthiness authority for

France, has notified the FAA that an

unsafe condition may exist on

Eurocopter France Model AS–355 E, F,

F1, F2, and N helicopters. The Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile advises

that a possible malfunction of the MGB

switch, part number (P/N) 704A37–721–

082 (S1130–021–082), modification

number 350A07–7141, was reported by

the manufacturer.

Eurocopter France has issued

Eurocopter Service Bulletin AS 355 No.

01.39, Revision 1, dated April 21, 1994,

which specifies a check each time the

rotor is stopped to ensure that the MGB

oil pressure warning light illuminates,

and removal of the MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141, and

replacement with an airworthy MGB

switch. The Direction Generale De

L’Aviation Civile classified this service

bulletin as mandatory and issued AD

94–088–050(B) in order to assure the

continued airworthiness of these

helicopters in France.

These helicopter models are

manufactured in France and are type

certificated for operation in the United

States under the provisions of section

21.29 of the Federal Aviation

Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the

applicable bilateral airworthiness

agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral

airworthiness agreement, the Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile has kept

the FAA informed of the situation

described above. The FAA has

examined the findings of the Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile, reviewed

all available information, and

determined that AD action is necessary

for products of this type design that are

certificated for operation in the United

States.

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other Eurocopter France

Model AS–355 E, F, F1, F2, and N

helicopters of the same type design

registered in the United States, this AD

is being issued to prevent an undetected

loss of oil pressure, loss of the MGB,

loss of power to the main rotor system,

and subsequent loss of control of the
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helicopter. This AD requires a check

during each shutdown of the helicopter

engine to ensure that the MGB oil

pressure warning light illuminates, and

removal of the MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141, and

replacement with MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–089 (S1130–021–089),

modification number 350A07–7152, or

Jaeger MGB switch, P/N 704A37–721–

014 (068651.54/350A32–3134–00),

within 30 days after the effective date of

this AD. The owner/operator check does

not require the use of tools, precision

measuring equipment, training, pilot

logbook endorsements, or the use of

technical data not contained in the AD.

Additionally, this owner/operator check

is considered part of the normal engine

shutdown checks. This check may be

performed by an owner/operator

holding at least a private pilot certificate

and must be entered into the aircraft

records showing compliance with this

AD in accordance with sections 43.11

and 91.417(a)(2)(v) of the Federal

Aviation Regulations. An undetected

loss of oil pressure could result in a

forced autorotative landing due to loss

of power to the main rotor system. Due

to the short compliance time and the

criticality of the MGB switch to detect

a loss of oil pressure, this AD is being

issued immediately. The actions are

required to be accomplished in

accordance with the service bulletin

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 rule must

submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket No. 95–SW–09–AD.’’ 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 that it 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 U.S.C. App. 1354(a), 1421

and 1423; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); and 14 CFR

section 11.89.

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. Section 39.13 is amended by

adding a new airworthiness directive to

read as follows:

95–11–05 Societe Nationale Industrielle

Aerospatiale and Eurocopter France

(Eurocopter France): Amendment 39–

9239. Docket No. 95–SW–09–AD.

Applicability: Model AS–355 E, F, F1, F2,

and N helicopters, with main gearbox (MGB)

oil pressure switch (switch), part number (P/

N) 704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141,

installed, certificated in any category.

Note 1: This AD applies to each helicopter

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

helicopters that have been modified, altered,

or repaired so that the performance of the

requirements of this AD is affected, the

owner/operator must use the authority

provided in paragraph (d) to request approval

from the FAA. This approval may address

either no action, if the current configuration

eliminates the unsafe condition, or different

actions necessary to address the unsafe

condition described in this AD. Such a

request should include an assessment of the

effect of the changed configuration on the

unsafe condition addressed by this AD. In no

case does the presence of any modification,

alteration, or repair remove any helicopter

from the applicability of this AD.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously. To prevent an

undetected loss of oil pressure, loss of the

MGB, loss of power to the main rotor system,

and subsequent loss of control of the

helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Until the MGB switch installation

required by paragraph (c) of this AD is

accomplished, during each shutdown of the

helicopter engine, check to ensure that the

MGB pressure warning light illuminates. If it

does not illuminate, before further flight,

replace the MGB switch in accordance with

paragraph (c) of this AD.

(b) The operational check required by

paragraph (a) of this AD may be performed

by an owner/operator holding at least a

private pilot certificate and must be entered

into the aircraft records showing compliance

with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR

sections 43.11 and 91.417(a)(2)(v).

(c) Within 30 days after the effective date

of this AD, remove the MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141, and

replace with MGB switch, P/N 704A37–721–

089 (S1130–021–089), modification number

350A07–7152, or Jaeger MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–014 (068651.54/350A32–3134–

00) in accordance with paragraph CC(1) of
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Eurocopter Service Bulletin AS 355, No.

01.39, Revision 1, dated April 21, 1994.

Note 2: The MGB switch P/N is engraved

on the MGB switch casing.

(d) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used when approved by the Manager,

Rotorcraft Standards Staff, FAA, Rotorcraft

Directorate. Operators shall submit their

requests through an FAA Principal

Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or

comment and then send it to the Manager,

Rotorcraft Standards Staff.

Note 3: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this AD, if any, may be

obtained from the Rotorcraft Standards Staff.

(e) The check, removal, and replacement

shall be done in accordance with Eurocopter

Service Bulletin AS 355 No. 01.39, Revision

1, dated April 21, 1994. 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 American Eurocopter

Corporation, 2701 Forum Drive, Grand

Prairie, Texas 75053–4005. Copies may be

inspected at the FAA, Office of the Assistant

Chief Counsel, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room

663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137; or at the Office

of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on

June 9, 1995.

Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 17,

1995.

Eric Bries,

Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,

Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 95–12607 Filed 5–24–95; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P]

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 95–SW–10–AD; Amendment

39–9240; AD 95–11–06]

Airworthiness Directives; Societe

Nationale Industrielle Aerospatiale and

Eurocopter France Model AS–350B,

BA, D, B1, and B2 Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to Societe Nationale

Industrielle Aerospatiale and

Eurocopter France (Eurocopter France)

Model AS–350B, BA, D, B1, and B2

helicopters. This action requires a check

to ensure that the main gearbox (MGB)

oil pressure warning light illuminates

during each shutdown of the helicopter

engine until the MGB oil pressure

switch (switch) is removed and

replaced. This amendment is prompted

by a malfunction of the MGB switch.

This condition, if not corrected, could

result in failure to detect a loss of MGB

oil pressure, loss of the MGB, loss of

power to the main rotor system, and

subsequent loss of control of the

helicopter.

DATES: Effective June 9, 1995.

The incorporation by reference of

certain publications listed in the

regulations is approved by the Director

of the Federal Register as of June 9,

1995.

Comments for inclusion in the Rules

Docket must be received on or before

July 24, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Office of the

Assistant Chief Counsel, Attention:

Rules Docket No. 95–SW–10–AD, 2601

Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth,

Texas 76137.

The service information referenced in

this AD may be obtained from American

Eurocopter Corporation, 2701 Forum

Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75053–4005.

This information may be examined at

the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief

Counsel, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room

663, Fort Worth, Texas; or at the Office

of the Federal Register, 800 North

Capitol Street, NW., suite 700,

Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Richard Monschke, Aerospace Engineer,

FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Rotorcraft

Standards Staff, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,

Fort Worth, Texas 76137, telephone

(817) 222–5116, fax (817) 222–5961.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Direction Generale De L’Aviation Civile,

which is the airworthiness authority for

France, has notified the FAA that an

unsafe condition may exist on

Eurocopter France Model AS–350B, BA,

D, B1, and B2 helicopters. The Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile advises

that a possible malfunction of the MGB

switch, part number (P/N) 704A37–721–

082 (S1130–021–082), modification

number 350A07–7141, was reported by

the manufacturer.

Eurocopter France has issued

Eurocopter Service Bulletin AS 350 No.

01.43, Revision 1, dated April 21, 1994,

which specifies a check each time the

rotor is stopped to ensure that the MGB

oil pressure warning light illuminates,

and removal of the MGB switch, P/N

704A37–721–082 (S1130–021–082),

modification number 350A07–7141, and

replacement with an airworthy MGB

switch. The Direction Generale De

L’Aviation Civile classified this service

bulletin as mandatory and issued AD

94–087–068(B) in order to assure the

continued airworthiness of these

helicopters in France.

These helicopter models are

manufactured in France and are type

certificated for operation in the United

States under the provisions of section

21.29 of the Federal Aviation

Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the

applicable bilateral airworthiness

agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral

airworthiness agreement, the Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile has kept

the FAA informed of the situation

described above. The FAA has

examined the findings of the Direction

Generale De L’Aviation Civile, reviewed

all available information, and

determined that AD action is necessary

for products of this type design that are

certificated for operation in the United

States.

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on other Eurocopter France

Model AS–350B, BA, D, B1, and B2

helicopters of the same type design

registered in the United States, this AD

is being issued to prevent an undetected

loss of MGB oil pressure, loss of the

MGB, loss of power to the main rotor

system, and subsequent loss of control

of the helicopter. This AD requires a

check during each shutdown of the

helicopter engine to ensure that the

MGB oil pressure warning light

illuminates and, removal of the MGB

switch, P/N 704A37–721–082 (S1130–

021–082), modification number

350A07–7141, and replacement with

MGB switch, P/N 704A37–721–089

(S1130–021–089), modification number

350A07–7152, or Jaeger MGB switch, P/

N 704A37–721–014 (068651.54/

350A32–3134–00), within 30 days after

the effective date of this AD. The owner/

operator check does not require the use

of tools, precision measuring

equipment, training, pilot logbook

endorsements, or the use of technical

data not contained in the AD.

Additionally, this owner/operator check

is considered part of the normal engine

shutdown checks. This check may be

performed by an owner/operator

holding at least a private pilot certificate

and must be entered into the aircraft

records showing compliance with this

AD in accordance with sections 43.11

and 91.417(a)(2)(v) of the Federal

Aviation Regulations. An undetected

loss of oil pressure could result in a

forced autorotative landing due to loss

of power to the main rotor system. Due

to the short compliance time and the

criticality of the failure of the MGB

switch to detect a loss of oil pressure,

this AD is being issued immediately.

The actions are required to be