[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 1 (Thursday, January 2, 2003)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 71-76]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-33074]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 96-ANE-40-AD]


Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( 
)(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) Series and HA-A2V20-1B Series Propellers with 
Aluminum Blades

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to revise 
an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to Hartzell 
Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) series and HA-A2V20-1B series 
propellers with aluminum blades. That AD currently requires initial and 
repetitive dye penetrant and eddy current inspections of the blade and 
an optical comparator inspection of the blade retention area, and, if 
necessary, replacement with serviceable parts. In addition, that AD 
currently requires initial and repetitive visual and magnetic particle 
inspection of the blade clamp, dye penetrant inspection of the blade 
internal bearing bore, and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable 
parts. Also, for all HC-(1,4,5,8)(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) steel hub 
propellers, that AD currently requires an additional initial and 
repetitive visual and magnetic particle inspection of the hub, and, if 
necessary, replacement with serviceable parts. This proposal would 
revise that AD by introducing as an optional terminating action for the 
initial and repetitive inspections of that AD, replacement of affected 
propellers with Hartzell Propeller Inc. model ``MV'' series propellers. 
This proposal is prompted by type certification approval of the 
Hartzell ``MV'' series propellers that are direct replacements for the 
affected propellers, and service bulletin approval to allow 
modification of affected propellers to the ``MV'' type design 
configuration. The Hartzell ``MV'' series propellers were certified as 
Hartzell propeller models ( )HC-( )(2,3)MV( )-( ) and HA-A2MV20-1B. The 
actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent blade 
separation due to cracked blades, hubs, or blade clamps, which can 
result in loss of control of the airplane.

DATES: Comments must be received by March 3, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation

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Administration (FAA), New England Region, Office of the Regional 
Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 96-ANE-40-AD, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299. Comments may be inspected at 
this location, by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Comments may also be sent via 
the Internet using the following address: [email protected]. 
Comments sent via the Internet must contain the docket number in the 
subject line.
    The service information referenced in the proposed rule may be 
obtained from Hartzell Propeller Inc., One Propeller Place, Piqua, OH 
45356-2634, ATTN: Product Support; telephone (937) 778-4200, fax (937) 
778-4321. This information may be examined, by appointment, at the FAA, 
New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, MA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tomaso DiPaolo, Aerospace Engineer, 
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; telephone (847) 294-7031, 
fax (847) 294-7834.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to participate in the making of the 
proposed 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 above. All 
communications received on or before the closing date for comments, 
specified above, will be considered before taking action on the 
proposed rule. The proposals contained in this action may be changed in 
light of the comments received.
    Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed 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 summarizing each FAA-public contact concerned with 
the substance of this proposal will be filed in the Rules Docket.
    Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
submitted in response to this action must submit a self-addressed, 
stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
to Docket Number 96-ANE-40-AD.'' The postcard will be date stamped and 
returned to the commenter.

Availability of NPRM's

    Any person may obtain a copy of this NPRM by submitting a request 
to the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 
Attention: Rules Docket No. 96-ANE-40-AD, 12 New England Executive 
Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299.

Discussion

    On August 15, 1997, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
issued airworthiness directive (AD) 97-18-02, Amendment 39-10112 (62 FR 
45309, August 27, 1997), applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( 
)(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) series propellers and HA-A2V20-1B series propellers, 
to require initial and repetitive dye penetrant and eddy current 
inspections of the blade and an optical comparator inspection of the 
blade retention area, and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable 
parts. In addition, that AD was issued to require initial and 
repetitive visual and magnetic particle inspections of the blade clamp, 
dye penetrant inspections of the blade internal bearing bore, and, if 
necessary, replacement with serviceable parts. Also, that AD was issued 
to require for all HC-(1,4,5,8)(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) steel hub propellers, 
an additional initial, and repetitive visual and magnetic particle 
inspections of the hub and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable 
parts. That action was prompted by reports of cracked blades, blade 
clamps, and hubs and reports of blade separations. That condition, if 
not corrected, could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Hartzell Certification Efforts To Create Optional Terminating Action To 
Address AD 97-18-02

    Since issuance of that AD, Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received 
type certification approval of the Hartzell ``MV'' series of propellers 
that are direct replacements for the affected propellers. The Hartzell 
``MV'' series propellers were certified as Hartzell propeller models ( 
)HC-( )(2,3)MV( )-( ) and HA-A2MV20-1B. Also, Hartzell Propeller Inc. 
service bulletins (SB's) HC-SB-61-232, dated March 20, 1998, and HC-SB-
61-233, dated April 17, 1998, have been approved to allow modification 
of affected propellers to the ``MV'' type design configuration. This 
proposal would introduce as an optional terminating action, for the 
initial and repetitive inspections of this proposal, replacement of 
affected propellers with Hartzell Propeller Inc. model ``MV'' series 
propellers.

Manufacturer's Service Information

    The FAA has reviewed and approved the technical contents of 
Hartzell Propeller Inc. SB No. HC-SB-61-217, Revision 1, dated July 11, 
1997, that describes procedures for fluorescent dye penetrant and eddy 
current inspections of the blade and an optical comparator inspection 
of the blade retention area, and, if necessary, replacement with 
serviceable parts. In addition, this SB describes procedures for visual 
and magnetic particle inspection of the blade clamp, dye penetrant 
inspection of the blade internal bearing bore and, if necessary, 
replacement with serviceable parts. For all HC-(1,4,5,8)(2,3)(X,V)( )( 
) steel hub propellers, this SB describes an additional visual and 
magnetic particle inspection of the hub, and, if necessary, replacement 
with serviceable parts.

FAA's Determination of an Unsafe Condition and Proposed Actions

    Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to 
exist or develop on other Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( 
)-( ) series and HA-A2V20-1B series propellers of this same type 
design, the proposed AD would revise AD 97-18-02 to continue to 
require:
    [sbull] Initial and repetitive dye penetrant and eddy current 
inspections of the blade and an optical comparator inspection of the 
blade retention area, and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable 
parts.
    [sbull] Initial and repetitive visual and magnetic particle 
inspection of the blade clamp, and, if necessary, replacement with 
serviceable parts.
    [sbull] Initial and repetitive dye penetrant inspection of the 
blade internal bearing bore, and, if necessary, replacement with 
serviceable parts.
    [sbull] For all HC-(1,4,5,8)(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) steel hub propellers, 
an additional initial and repetitive visual and magnetic particle 
inspection of the hub, and, if necessary, replacement with serviceable 
parts.
    [sbull] A reporting requirement to obtain additional data and 
determine if adjustment can be made to the repetitive inspection 
intervals, with possible relief.
    This proposal also adds as an optional terminating action for the 
initial and repetitive inspections of this proposal, replacement of 
affected propellers with Hartzell Propeller Inc. model MV propellers.

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Economic Analysis

    Since the proposed revision to AD 97-18-02 is to add an optional 
terminating action, the total cost of the proposed revised AD on U.S. 
operators can be estimated to be $0.

Regulatory Analysis

    This proposed rule does not have federalism implications, as 
defined in Executive Order 13132, because it 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. 
Accordingly, the FAA has not consulted with state authorities prior to 
publication of this proposed rule.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that 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) if promulgated, 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 copy of the draft 
regulatory evaluation prepared for this action is contained in the 
Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained by contacting the Rules 
Docket at the location provided under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 
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. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

    2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing Amendment 39-10112 (62 FR 
45309, August 27, 1997), and by adding a new airworthiness directive, 
to read as follows:

Hartzell Propeller Inc.: Docket No. 96-ANE-40-AD. Revises AD 97-18-
02, Amendment 39-10112.

    Applicability: This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable 
to Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) series and HA-
A2V20-1B series propellers with aluminum blades. These propellers 
are installed on but not limited to the aircraft listed in the 
following Table 1:

                                           Table 1.--Affected Aircraft
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                Manufacturer                                            Aircraft model
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Aero Commander (Twin Commander)............  500
                                             500A
                                             500B, 500S, and 500U
                                             520
                                             560
                                             560A, 560E
                                             680, 680E, 720
                                             680F, 680FP, 680FL, 680FLR
                                             B1 (Callair)
Aeromere...................................  Falco F.8.L
Aeronautica Macchi.........................  AL60-F5
                                             AM-3
Bauger.....................................  Sail Plane
Beech......................................  35 Series Bonanza
                                             35-C33 Debonair
                                             35-C33A, E33A, F33A
                                             50 Series Twin Bonanza
                                             58P, 58TC Baron
                                             95-55, 95-A55, 95-B55 Baron
                                             65, A65, 65-(B)80, 65-A80, A65-8200, 70
Bellanca...................................  14-13
                                             14-19
                                             14-19-2
                                             14-19-3
                                             7GCA, 7GCB, 7GCC
                                             DW-1 Eagle
Camair.....................................  480
Cessna.....................................  170
                                             170A
                                             172 Skyhawk
                                             175
                                             180, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H
                                             182, A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M
                                             210, A, B, C, 5, 5A
                                             310, A, B, C, D, E, F ,G, H, E310H
                                             320, 320-1 Skyknight
                                             320A, 320B
                                             402 Businessliner
                                             411
                                             Wren 460
                                             Wren 460H, J, K, L, M
deHavilland................................  DH104 Dove
                                             DH114 Heron

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Dornier....................................  DO27Q-6
                                             DO28A-1
                                             DO28B-1
Fuji.......................................  T-3, LM-2
GAF--Gov't. Aircraft Factories.............  N22B, N24A, N22S, N22C
Goodyear...................................  (Loral)
                                             GA22A Goodyear Blimp
                                             GZ19, 19A Goodyear Blimp
Great Lakes................................  2T-1A-2
Grumman....................................  G44, G44A Widgeon
                                             G21C, D Goose
Helio......................................  H-391 Courier
                                             H-391B Courier
                                             H-395A Courier
Luscombe...................................  11
                                             11A
Mooney.....................................  M20
Multitech (Temco)..........................  D16 Twin Navion
                                             D16A Twin Navion
Nardi......................................  FN-333
Navion.....................................  Navion B
                                             Navion, Navion A
Pacific Aerospace (Fletcher)...............  FU-24, FU-24A
Piaggio....................................  P-149D
                                             P136-L1 Royal Gull
                                             P136-L2 Royal Gull
                                             P149D
                                             P166 Royal Gull
Pilatus....................................  PC-3
                                             PC-6
                                             PC-6-H1, -H2 Porter
Piper......................................  PA-E23-250 Aztec
                                             PA14 Family Cruiser
                                             PA18(A)(S)-150 Super Cub
                                             PA18A-150 Super Cub
                                             PA22-150, PA22S-150
                                             Tripacer
                                             PA23 Series Apache
                                             PA23-160 Apache
                                             PA23-235 Aztec
                                             PA23-250 Aztec
                                             PA24-250 Comanche
                                             PA24-400 Comanche
                                             PA24S Comanche
                                             PA28 Cherokee
                                             PA28-140 Cherokee
Prop Jets Inc..............................  200
                                             200A,B,C
Republic (STOL Amphibian)..................  RC3 Seabee
Scottish Aviation (BAE)....................  B.206 Series 2 Beagle
Stinson....................................  L-5
                                             108, -1, -2, -3
                                             108-2-3
Sud Aviation (SOCATA)......................  GY.80-150 Gardan
                                             GY.80-160 Gardan Horizon
Swift......................................  GC-1B
Taylorcraft................................  20
Texas Bullet...............................  205
Windecker..................................  Eagle
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    Note 1: The above is not a complete list of aircraft which may 
contain the affected Hartzell Propeller Inc. ( )HC-( )(2,3)(X,V)( )-
( ) series and HA-A2V20-1B series propellers with aluminum blades 
because of installation approvals made by, for example, Supplemental 
Type Certificate or field approval under FAA Form 337 ``Major Repair 
and Alteration.'' It is the responsibility of the owner, operator, 
and person returning the aircraft to service to determine if an 
aircraft has an affected propeller.


    Note 2: The parentheses that appear in the propeller models 
indicate the presence or absence of additional letter(s) which vary 
the basic propeller hub model designation. This airworthiness 
directive is applicable regardless of whether these letters are 
present or absent on the propeller hub model designation.


    Note 3: This 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

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requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request 
approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with 
paragraph (h) 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: Compliance with this AD is required as indicated, 
unless already done.
    To prevent blade separation due to cracked blades, hubs, or 
blade clamps, which can result in loss of control of the airplane, 
accomplish the following:
    (a) On Hartzell propeller models with hub models ( )HC-
(1,4,5,8)(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ) perform initial and repetitive 
inspections and, if necessary, replace with serviceable parts in 
accordance with Hartzell Propeller Inc. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 
HC-SB-61-217, Revision 1, dated July 11, 1997, as follows:
    (1) Initially perform a fluorescent dye penetrant and eddy 
current inspection of the blade, an optical comparator inspection of 
the blade retention area, a dye penetrant inspection of the blade 
internal bearing bore, and a visual and magnetic particle inspection 
of the blade clamp and of the hub. The initial inspection is 
required within the following:
    (i) 1,000 hours time since new (TSN) for propellers with less 
than 900 hours TSN on September 11, 1997, provided that the initial 
inspections are performed within 60 calendar months TSN or 24 
calendar months after September 11, 1997, whichever calendar time 
occurs later, or
    (ii) 100 hours time in service (TIS) for propellers with 900 or 
more hours TSN, or unknown TSN, on September 11, 1997, provided that 
the initial inspections are performed within 24 calendar months 
after September 11, 1997.
    (2) Thereafter, perform repetitive fluorescent dye penetrant and 
eddy current inspection of the blade, an optical comparator 
inspection of the blade retention area, and a visual and magnetic 
particle inspection of the blade clamp. The repetitive inspection is 
required at intervals not to exceed 500 hours TIS or 60 calendar 
months, whichever occurs first, since last inspection.
    (3) Thereafter, perform a repetitive visual and magnetic 
particle inspection of the hub. This repetitive hub inspection is 
required at intervals not to exceed 250 hours TIS or 60 calendar 
months, whichever occurs first, since last inspection.
    (4) Thereafter, perform repetitive dye penetrant inspections of 
the blade internal bearing bore. This repetitive blade internal 
bearing bore inspection is required at intervals not to exceed 60 
calendar months since last inspection.
    (b) On Hartzell propeller models with hub models ( )HC-
(A,D)(2,3)(X,V)( )-( ), and HA-A2V20-1B, except HC-A3VF-7( ), 
perform initial and repetitive inspections and, if necessary, 
replace with serviceable parts in accordance with Hartzell SB No. 
HC-SB-61-217, Revision 1, dated July 11, 1997, as follows:
    (1) Initially perform a fluorescent dye penetrant and eddy 
current inspection of the blade, an optical comparator inspection of 
the blade retention area, a visual and magnetic particle inspection 
of the blade clamp, and a dye penetrant inspection of the blade 
internal bearing bore. The initial inspection is required within the 
following:
    (i) 1,000 hours TSN for propellers with less than 800 hours TSN 
on September 11, 1997, provided that the initial inspections are 
performed within 60 calendar months TSN or 24 calendar months after 
September 11, 1997, whichever calendar time occurs later; or
    (ii) 200 hours TIS for propellers with 800 or more hours TSN, or 
unknown TSN, on September 11, 1997, provided that the initial 
inspections are performed within 24 calendar months after September 
11, 1997.
    (2) Thereafter, perform repetitive fluorescent dye penetrant and 
eddy current inspection of the blade, an optical comparator 
inspection of the blade retention area, and a visual and magnetic 
particle inspection of the blade clamp. The repetitive inspection is 
required at intervals not to exceed 500 hours TIS or 60 calendar 
months, whichever occurs first, since last inspection.
    (3) Thereafter, perform repetitive dye penetrant inspections of 
the blade internal bearing bore. This repetitive blade internal 
bearing bore inspection is required at intervals not to exceed 60 
calendar months since last inspection.
    (c) On Hartzell propeller models with hub models HC-A3VF-7( ) 
perform initial and repetitive inspections and, if necessary, 
replace with serviceable parts in accordance with Hartzell SB No. 
HC-SB-61-217, Revision 1, dated July 11, 1997, as follows:
    (1) Initially perform a fluorescent dye penetrant and eddy 
current inspection of the blade, an optical comparator inspection of 
the blade retention area, a visual and magnetic particle inspection 
of the blade clamp, and a dye penetrant inspection of the blade 
internal bearing bore. The initial inspection is required within the 
following:
    (i) 3,000 hours TSN for propellers that have never been 
overhauled and have less than 2,500 hours TSN on September 11, 1997, 
provided that the initial inspections are performed within 60 
calendar months TSN or 24 calendar months after September 11, 1997, 
whichever calendar time occurs later, or
    (ii) 3,000 hours TIS since last overhaul for propellers that 
have been overhauled but have less than 2,500 hours TIS since last 
overhaul on the September 11, 1997, provided that the initial 
inspections are performed within 60 calendar months TIS since last 
overhaul or 24 calendar months after September 11, 1997, whichever 
calendar time occurs later, or
    (iii) 500 hours TIS, for propellers that have never been 
overhauled and have 2,500 or more hours TSN on September 11, 1997, 
or propellers which have been overhauled and have 2,500 or more 
hours TIS since last overhaul on September 11, 1997, or propellers 
with unknown TSN, provided that the initial inspections were 
performed within 24 calendar months after September 11, 1997.
    (2) Thereafter, perform repetitive fluorescent dye penetrant and 
eddy current inspection of the blade, an optical comparator 
inspection of the blade retention area, and a visual and magnetic 
particle inspection of the blade clamp. The repetitive inspection is 
required at intervals not to exceed 3,000 hours TIS or 60 calendar 
months, whichever occurs first, since last inspection.
    (3) Thereafter, perform repetitive dye penetrant inspections of 
the blade internal bearing bore. This repetitive blade internal 
bearing bore inspection is required at intervals not to exceed 60 
calendar months since last inspection.
    (d) The initial inspection of the internal blade bearing bore 
required by paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), or (c)(1) of this AD need not 
be done again if previously done in accordance with page 4 of 
Hartzell SB No. HC-SB-61-217, Revision 1, dated July 11, 1997.
    (e) If not previously done, shot peen the propeller blade shank 
area during the initial inspection required by paragraphs (a)(1), 
(b)(1), or (c)(1) of this AD, as appropriate, and perform the shot 
peening in accordance with Hartzell SB No. HC-SB-61-217, Revision 1, 
dated July 11, 1997. Re-shot peening of the propeller blade shank 
area during the initial or repetitive inspections required by 
paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), or (c)(1) or (a)(2), (b)(2), or (c)(2) of 
this AD, as appropriate, is required only if the propeller blade 
shank area has been repaired or has excessive wear or damage in 
accordance with Hartzell SB No. HC-SB-61-217, Revision 1, dated July 
11, 1997.

Reporting Requirements

    (f) Report inspection results to the Manager, Chicago Aircraft 
Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 2300 East 
Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018, within 15 working days of the 
inspection. Reporting requirements have been approved by the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) and assigned OMB control number 2120-
0056.

Optional Terminating Action

    (g) Replacement of affected propellers with, or modification to 
Hartzell Propeller Inc. model ``MV'' series propellers constitutes 
terminating action for the initial and repetitive inspections 
specified in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this AD. The Hartzell 
``MV'' series of propellers were certified as Hartzell propeller 
models ( )HC-( )(2,3)MV( )-( ) and HA-A2MV20-1. Modification of 
affected propellers to ``MV'' series propellers must be done in 
accordance with Hartzell SB No.'s HC-SB-61-232, dated March 20, 
1998, and HC-SB-61-233, dated April 17, 1998.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (h) 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. Compliance with 
Hartzell SB No. HC-SB-61-217, Revision 2, dated October 7, 1999, is 
an alternative method of compliance to Hartzell SB No. HC-SB-61-217, 
Revision 1.

    Note 4: Information concerning the existence of approved 
alternative methods of

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compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be 
obtained from the Chicago Aircraft Certification Office.

Special Flight Permits

    (i) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
Sec. Sec.  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 requirements of this AD can be done.


    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 24, 2002.
Jay J. Pardee,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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