AD 2021-17-08

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Rules and Regulations Federal Register 45855 Vol. 86, No. 156 Tuesday, August 17, 2021 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Federal Crop Insurance Corporation 7 CFR Parts 457 [Docket ID FCIC–21–0004] RIN 0563–AC72 Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Dry Pea Crop Insurance Provisions and Dry Beans Crop Insurance Provisions AGENCY : Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION : Correcting amendment. SUMMARY : On June 24, 2021, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation revised the Common Crop Insurance Regulations; Dry Pea and Dry Beans Crop Insurance Provisions. That final rule inadvertently omitted the term ‘‘you’’ in the Dry Beans Crop Insurance Provisions and is being added in this correction. DATES : Effective date: August 17, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Francie Tolle; telephone (816) 926– 7730; email francie.tolle@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720–2600 or 844–433–2774. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background This correction is being published to correct section 2, paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A) of the Dry Beans Crop Insurance Provisions published June 24, 2021 (86 FR 33081–33085). The term ‘‘you’’ was inadvertently omitted and is being added in this correction. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 457 Acreage allotments, Crop insurance, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Accordingly, 7 CFR part 457 is corrected by making the following amendment: PART 457—COMMON CROP INSURANCE REGULATIONS ■ 1. The authority citation for part 457 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1506(l) and 1506(o). § 457.150 [Amended] ■ 2. In § 457.150, section 2, in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A), add the word ‘‘you’’ after the phrase ‘‘All types in which’’. Richard Flournoy, Acting Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. [FR Doc. 2021–17300 Filed 8–16–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–08–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0670; Project Identifier AD–2021–00849–T; Amendment 39–21691; AD 2021–17–08] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737–800 and –900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that several of the fittings that provide attachment between the radome and fuselage were cracked to the point of failure on airplanes modified in accordance with a certain supplemental type certificate (STC). This AD requires demodification of the STC installation on the airplane by removing the external equipment installed during the STC modification (including the radome, antenna, and associated structure), installing doubler and fasteners, and system deactivation by pulling and collaring associated circuit breakers if installed. This AD also requires inspecting the external and feed-through doublers, intercostals, skin, and frames in the area around the removed external equipment for cracking, and repair if necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective August 17, 2021. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 17, 2021. The FAA must receive comments on this AD by October 1, 2021. ADDRESSES : You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Astronics Armstrong Aerospace, 804 S Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan, IL 60085; telephone 847–244–4500; internet https:// www.Astronics.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021– 0670. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0670; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations is listed above. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Surinder Sangha, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion & Program Management Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847– 294–7010; fax 847–294–7834; email: surinder.sangha@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:18 Aug 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17AUR1.SGM 17AUR1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES

45856 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations Background The FAA has received reports indicating that several of the fittings that provide attachment between the radome and fuselage were cracked to the point of failure. The radome to fuselage fittings were part of the ViaSat In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) System Antenna Provisions installed in accordance with FAA STC ST04096CH on Model 737– 800 and –900ER series airplanes. This failure of the attachment fittings, if not addressed, could result in loss of the radome and antennae, and consequent damage to the tail and damage to the fuselage in the vicinity of the radome, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe flight and landing of the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. FAA’s Determination The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency has determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed Astronics Armstrong Aerospace Engineering Order, ‘‘ViaSat In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) System DE–MOD Boeing 737–800/ –900ER Series Aircraft,’’ Document No. EO23–9642–02, Revision B, dated April 25, 2016. This service information specifies procedures for demodification of the STC installation by removing the external equipment (including radome, antenna, and associated structure) that was installed in accordance with FAA STC ST04096CH, and installing doubler and fasteners (de-mod kit), and system deactivation by pulling and collaring associated circuit breakers. The FAA also reviewed Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification Service Bulletin SB44–9642–01, dated July 8, 2021. This service information specifies procedures for inspecting the external and feed-through doublers, intercostals, skin, and frames in the area around the removed external equipment for cracking. The inspections include an external low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspection of the skin at the alteration installation area, doubler fastener holes in the first two rows of attachments between the doubler and fuselage skin, fastener and connector hole locations, the external doublers between fasteners at the area common to the stringers, and at the area common to the frame tees; an internal high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the intercostal at the fastener locations and the frames in the area of added frame segments; an internal detailed visual inspection of the frames between stringers 3L and 3R; an open hole HFEC rotating hole inspections of the stringer fastener holes where the doublers cover the stringer; a HFEC open-hole inspection of the 4X fitting base holes common to the external doublers at the 8X AR240– 1949–01 side fitting assembly locations; and an external HFEC inspection of the skin at the stringer fasteners, including all stringer fasteners which may be covered beneath the radome and adapter ring. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. AD Requirements This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information already described. This AD also requires repairing any crack found during the inspections. Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective Date Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq. ) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ‘‘good cause,’’ finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under this section, an agency, upon finding good cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days, upon a finding of good cause. There are currently no U.S.-registered airplanes affected by this AD. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3). In addition, for the foregoing reason(s), the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES . Include Docket No. FAA–2021–0670 and Project Identifier AD–2021–00849– T at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR 11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact received about this final rule. Confidential Business Information CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing CBI as ‘‘PROPIN.’’ The FAA will treat such marked submissions as confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to Surinder Sangha, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion & Program Management Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847–294–7010; fax 847–294–7834; email: surinder.sangha@ faa.gov. Any commentary that the FAA receives that is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for this rulemaking. Regulatory Flexibility Act The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined that it has good cause to adopt this rule without notice and comment, RFA analysis is not required. Costs of Compliance Currently, there are no affected U.S.- registered airplanes. For any affected airplane that is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply with this AD: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:18 Aug 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17AUR1.SGM 17AUR1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES

45857 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations E STIMATED C OSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Removal and installation .............................................. 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ...................... $2,000 $4,040 Inspections .................................................................... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ........................... 0 680 The FAA has received no definitive data on which to base the cost estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD. 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. The FAA is 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, and (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2021–17–08 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39–21691; Docket No. FAA–2021–0670; Project Identifier AD– 2021–00849–T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 17, 2021. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737–800 and –900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, with ViaSat In- Flight Connectivity (IFC) System Antenna Provisions installed in accordance with Astronics Armstrong Aerospace Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST04096CH. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports that several of the fittings that provide attachment between the radome and fuselage were cracked to the point of failure. The FAA is issuing this AD to address cracked fittings, which could result in loss of the radome and antennae, and consequent damage to the tail and damage to the fuselage in the vicinity of the radome, which could reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain safe flight and landing of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Demodification Part I (Removal of External Equipment) Before further flight, remove external equipment (including radome, antenna, and associated structure) that was installed in accordance with STC ST04096CH. Do the removal in accordance with steps 1 through 9 of paragraph 5.2.1., of Astronics Armstrong Aerospace Engineering Order, ‘‘ViaSat In- Flight Connectivity (IFC) System DE–MOD Boeing 737–800/–900ER Series Aircraft,’’ Document No. EO23–9642–02, Revision B, dated April 25, 2016. (h) Inspection and Repair Before further flight after accomplishing the removal required by paragraph (g) of this AD, inspect the external and feed-through doublers, intercostals, skin, stringers, and frames in the area around the removed external equipment for any cracking in accordance with paragraph 3.3., ‘‘Inspection,’’ of Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification Service Bulletin SB44–9642–01, dated July 8, 2021. If any cracking is found, before further flight, repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (i) Demodification Part II (Installation and System Deactivation) Before further flight after accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Install doubler and fasteners and deactivate the system (including pulling and collaring associated circuit breakers if installed) in accordance with steps 10, 11, and 12 of paragraph 5.2.1., of Astronics Armstrong Aerospace Engineering Order, ‘‘ViaSat In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) System DE–MOD Boeing 737–800/–900ER Series Aircraft,’’ Document No. EO23–9642–02, Revision B, dated April 25, 2016. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in Related Information. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Surinder Sangha, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion & Program Management Section, FAA, Chicago ACO Branch, Room 107, 2300 East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone 847–294–7010; fax 847– 294–7834; email: surinder.sangha@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 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45858 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 156 / Tuesday, August 17, 2021 / Rules and Regulations (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Astronics Armstrong Aerospace Engineering Order, ‘‘ViaSat In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) System DE–MOD Boeing 737–800/–900ER Series Aircraft,’’ Document No. EO23–9642–02, Revision B, dated April 25, 2016. (ii) Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification Service Bulletin SB44–9642–01, dated July 8, 2021. The issue date of this document is identified only on page 3 of the document. (3) For Astronics service information identified in this AD, contact Astronics Armstrong Aerospace, 804 S Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan, IL 60085; telephone 847– 244–4500; internet https:// www.Astronics.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. Issued on August 11, 2021. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2021–17681 Filed 8–13–21; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2021–0316; Project Identifier MCAI–2020–00461–E; Amendment 39–21657; AD 2021–15–10] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.) Turboprop Engines AGENCY : Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION : Final rule. SUMMARY : The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) H75–200, H80–100, and H80–200 model turboprop engines. This AD was prompted by several reports of engine gas generator speed (Ng) rollbacks occurring below idle on GEAC H75–200, H80–100, and H80–200 model turboprop engines. This AD requires an inspection of a certain part number (P/ N) fuel control unit (FCU) and, if deficiencies are detected, replacement of the FCU with a part eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES : This AD is effective September 21, 2021. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 21, 2021. ADDRESSES : For service information identified in this final rule, contact GE Aviation Czech, Beranovy ´ ch 65 199 02 Praha 9—Letn ˇ any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111. You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (781) 238– 7759. It is also available at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021– 0316. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0316; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238–7146; fax: (781) 238– 7199; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all GEAC H75–200, H80–100, and H80–200 model turboprop engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2021 (86 FR 20465). The NPRM was prompted by several reports of engine gas generator speed (Ng) rollbacks occurring below idle on GEAC H75–200, H80–100, and H80–200 model turboprop engines. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of a certain P/N FCU and, if deficiencies are detected, replacement of the FCU with a part eligible for installation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2020–0082, dated April 1, 2020 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI states: Several occurrences have been reported of engine gas generator speed (Ng) rollbacks below idle on engines equipped with an affected part. The investigation determined that, during these events, the engine control lever (ECL) was set to idle, and identified as contributing factors specific environmental temperatures, possibly in combination with a high power off-take. The idle setting may be used in flight, in particular during the approach phase. This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to loss of engine power and eventually, on a single engine aeroplane, possibly result in loss of control. To address this potential unsafe condition, GEAC issued the ASB providing applicable instructions. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0316. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the costs. Conclusion The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed GE Aviation Czech Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. ASB– H80–73–00–00–0052[00]/ASB–H75–73– 00–00–0022[00] (single document), Revision 00, dated February 6, 2020. The service information specifies procedures for performing a functional inspection of the FCU, P/N LUN 6590.07–8, and replacing the FCU. 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