[Federal Register: April 5, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 64)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 17084-17085] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr05ap10-22] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2010-0308; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-17-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) Model TAE 125-01 Reciprocating Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: Service has shown that the small outlet of the blow-by oil separators, part number 02-7250-18100R1; 02-7250-18100R2; 02-7250- 18100R3; 02-7250-18100R4; 02-7250-18300R1; 02-7250-18300R2; 02-7250- 18300R3; 02-7250-18300R4; or 02-7250-18300R5, may cause a blow-by gas pressure increase inside the crankcase of the engine in excess of the oil seal design pressure limits. Leaking engine oil may adversely affect the gearbox clutch or the engine lubrication system. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to in-flight cases of engine power loss or ultimately, shutdown. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of engine power or uncommanded engine shutdown during flight due to excessive crankcase blow-by gas pressure. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 20, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http:// www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Contact Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350, Lichtenstein, Germany, telephone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696- 55; e-mail: info@centurion-engines.com for the service information identified in this proposed AD. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (phone (800) 647-5527) is the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Chaidez, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: tara.chaidez@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238-7773; fax (781) 238-7199. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-0308; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-17-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78). Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued AD 2010-0020, dated February 8, 2010 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Service has shown that the small outlet of the blow-by separators, part number 02-7250-18100R1; 02-7250-18100R2; 02-7250- 18100R3; 02-7250-18100R4; 02-7250-18300R1; 02-7250-18300R2; 02-7250- 18300R3; 02-7250-18300R4; or 02-7250-18300R5, may cause a blow-by gas pressure increase inside the crankcase of the engine in excess of the oil seal design pressure limits. Leaking engine oil may adversely affect the gearbox clutch or the engine lubrication system. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to in-flight cases of engine power loss or ultimately, shutdown. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Relevant Service Information TAE has issued Service Bulletin No. TM TAE 125-0019, Revision 1, dated March 5, 2009. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of Germany and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD would require removing from service certain part number blow-by oil separators, within the next 110 flight hours after the effective date of the proposed AD. Costs of Compliance Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 250 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1.5 work-hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work- hour. Required parts would cost about $1,500 per engine. Based on these figures, we [[Page 17085]] estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $406,875. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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. 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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD: Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH: Docket No. FAA-2010-0308; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-17-AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by May 20, 2010. Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs) (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) model TAE 125-01 reciprocating engines with any of the following part number blow-by oil separators installed: Table 1--Part Numbers of Affected Blow-By Oil Separators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02-7250-18100R1 02-7250-18100R2 02-7250-18100R3. 02-7250-18100R4 02-7250-18300R1 02-7250-18300R2. 02-7250-18300R3 02-7250-18300R4 02-7250-18300R5. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These engines are installed in, but not limited to, Diamond Aircraft Industries Model DA 40, Piper PA-28-161 (Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA03303AT), and Cessna 172 (STC No. SA01303WI) airplanes. Reason (d) Service has shown that the small outlet of the blow-by oil separators, part number 02-7250-18100R1; 02-7250-18100R2; 02-7250- 18100R3; 02-7250-18100R4; 02-7250-18300R1; 02-7250-18300R2; 02-7250- 18300R3; 02-7250-18300R4; or 02-7250-18300R5, may cause a blow-by gas pressure increase inside the crankcase of the engine in excess of the oil seal design pressure limits. Leaking engine oil may adversely affect the gearbox clutch or the engine lubrication system. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to in-flight cases of engine power loss or ultimately, shutdown. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine power or uncommanded engine shutdown during flight due to excessive crankcase blow-by gas pressure. Actions and Compliance (e) Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Remove the blow-by oil separators listed by part number in Table 1 of this AD within the next 110 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) Use the Measures section of TAE Service Bulletin No. TM TAE 125-0019, Revision 1, dated March 5, 2009, to do the removal from service. FAA AD Differences (f) None. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (h) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2010-0020, dated February 8, 2010, and TAE Service Bulletin No. TM TAE 125-0019, Revision 1, dated March 5, 2009, for related information. Contact Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350, Lichtenstein, Germany, telephone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204- 696-55; e-mail: info@centurion-engines.com, for a copy of this service information. (i) Contact Tara Chaidez, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: tara.chaidez@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238-7773; fax (781) 238-7199, for more information about this AD. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 30, 2010. Peter A. White, Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2010-7590 Filed 4-2-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
FAA AD Targets Thielert Engines
FAA Makes Corrections To Sport Pilot Rule
Federal Register Volume 75, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 30, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15609-15610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7039]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 61
[Docket No. FAA-2007-29015; Amdt. No. 61-125A]
RIN 2120-AJ10
Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-
Sport Aircraft; Modifications to Rules for Sport Pilots and Flight
Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating; Correction
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting a final rule published on February 1,
2010. In that rule, the FAA amended its regulations for sport pilots
and flight instructors with a sport pilot rating to address airman
certification and operational issues that have arisen since regulations
for the certification of aircraft and airmen for the operation of
light-sport aircraft were implemented in 2004. This document corrects
errors in the codified text of that document.
DATES: The final rule and this correction will become effective April
2, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning
this rule, contact Larry L. Buchanan, Light-Sport Aviation Branch, AFS-
610, Regulatory Support Division, Flight Standards Service, Federal
Aviation Administration, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169; telephone (405) 954-6400; Mailing address: Light-Sport Aviation
Branch, AFS-610, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.
For legal questions concerning this rule, contact Paul G. Greer,
Regulations Division, AGC-200, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202) 267-3073.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 1, 2010, the FAA published a final rule entitled,
``Certification of Aircraft and Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport
Aircraft; Modifications to Rules for Sport Pilots and Flight
Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating'' (75 FR 5204).
In that final rule, the FAA revised Sec. 61.327. Paragraph (a)
introductory text of Sec. 61.327 referenced endorsement requirements
for a sport pilot operating ``a light-sport aircraft that has a
VH less than or equal to 87 knots CAS.'' Paragraph (b)
introductory text of Sec. 61.327 referenced endorsement requirements
for persons operating ``a light-sport aircraft that has a VH
greater than 87 knots CAS.'' In the revision to Sec. 61.315(c)(14)(i)
and (c)(14)(ii), however, references to those paragraphs of Sec.
61.327 were incorrectly cited.
Additionally, the FAA revised Sec. 61.327 to require a sport pilot
who seeks to operate a light-sport aircraft that has a VH
less than or equal to 87 knots CAS to receive and log training in an
aircraft that has a VH less than or equal to 87 knots CAS.
In the preamble to the final rule, the FAA noted that it ``does not
believe that receiving training in an airplane with a VH
greater than 87 knots CAS will adequately prepare a sport pilot to
operate a low-speed, high-drag airplane with a VH less than
or equal to 87 knots CAS without additional training.'' The agency did
not intend to require specific endorsements for other categories and
classes of aircraft, such as powered parachutes and weight-shift-
control aircraft that typically have a VH that does not
exceed 87 knots CAS. Accordingly the FAA is correcting Sec. 61.327(a)
and (c) to reflect the agency's intent and is making conforming
corrections in Sec. Sec. 61.315(c)(14), 61.415(f), and 61.423
(a)(2)(iii)(C).
Sections 61.319 and 61.323 were revised to eliminate the
requirement that persons exercising sport pilot privileges have an
aircraft make-and-model endorsement to operate an aircraft within a
specific set of aircraft. The FAA therefore also should have included a
conforming amendment to Sec. 61.317 Is my sport pilot certificate
issued with aircraft category and class ratings? to remove reference to
the words ``make and model.''
Lastly, Sec. Sec. 61.315(c)(14)(ii) and 61.327(c) contained
provisions that permit a sport pilot to operate an aircraft with a
VH less than or equal to 87 knots CAS if that person has
logged flight time
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as pilot in command of an aircraft with a VH less than or
equal to 87 knots CAS prior to March 3, 2010. The FAA is correcting
this date to read ``April 2, 2010,'' to correspond with the effective
date of the final rule.
Corrections
In final rule FR Doc. 2010-2056, beginning on page 5204 in the
Federal Register of February 1, 2010, make the following corrections:
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1. On page 5222, in the first column, revise Sec. 61.315(c)(14) to
read as follows:
Sec. 61.315 What are the privileges and limits of my sport pilot
certificate?
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(14) If the aircraft:
(i) Has a VH greater than 87 knots CAS, unless you have
met the requirements of Sec. 61.327(b).
(ii) Has a VH less than or equal to 87 knots CAS, unless
you have met the requirements of Sec. 61.327(a) or have logged flight
time as pilot in command of an airplane with a VH less than
or equal to 87 knots CAS before April 2, 2010.
* * * * *
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2. On page 5222, in the first column, add amendment 15A to read as
follows:
Sec. 61.317 [Amended]
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15A. Amend Sec. 61.317 by removing the words ``logbook endorsement for
the category, class, and make and model of aircraft'' from the last
sentence and adding in their place the words ``logbook endorsement for
the category and class of aircraft''.
Sec. 61.327 [Corrected]
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3. On page 5222, in the first column, amend Sec. 61.327 by:
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a. Amending paragraph (a) introductory text by removing the words
``light-sport aircraft that has'' and adding in their place the words
``light-sport aircraft that is an airplane with''.
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b. Amending paragraph (a)(1) by removing the word ``aircraft'' and
adding in its place the word ``airplane''.
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c. Amending paragraph (a)(2) by removing the words ``light-sport
aircraft'' and adding in their place the words ``light-sport aircraft
that is an airplane''.
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d. Amending paragraph (c) by removing the word ``aircraft'' and adding
in its place the word ``airplane'' and by removing the date ``March 3,
2010'' and adding in its place the date ``April 2, 2010''.
Sec. 61.415 [Corrected]
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4. On page 5222, in the second column, in Sec. 61.415(f), remove the
words ``light-sport aircraft'' and add in their place the words
``light-sport aircraft that is an airplane''.
Sec. 61.423 [Corrected]
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5. On page 5222, in the third column, in Sec. 61.423(a)(2)(iii)(C),
remove the words ``light-sport aircraft'' and add in their place the
words ``light-sport aircraft that is an airplane''.
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2010.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2010-7039 Filed 3-29-10; 8:45 am]
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Vance Brand Municipal Airport gets Master Plan Update
Colorado Aeronautical Board granted Vance Brand Municipal Airport in Longmont, Colorado $38,000 which will be for the update its masters plane for the airport. The airport manager is still waiting for FAA funding. It'll cost about $192,000 to hire people for the master plan, FAA will pay 95% of that and Longmont have to help out and spend in $12,000. Longmont gets 10 cents per gallon (6 cents for businesses, 4 cents from state).
FAA Proposes New Policy on Antidepressants for Pilots
For Immediate Release
April 2, 2010
Contact: Alison Duquette or Les Dorr
Phone: (202) 267-3883
Contact: Alison Duquette or Les Dorr
Phone: (202) 267-3883
FAA Proposes New Policy on Antidepressants for Pilots
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that it will consider the special issuance of a medical certificate to pilots who are taking medication for mild to moderate depression, conditions that now bar them from all flying duties.
On a case-by-case basis beginning April 5, pilots who take one of four antidepressant medications – Fluoxetine (Prozac), Sertraline (Zoloft), Citalopram (Celexa), or Escitalopram (Lexapro) – will be allowed to fly if they have been satisfactorily treated on the medication for at least 12 months. The FAA will not take civil enforcement action against pilots who take advantage of a six-month opportunity to share any previously non-disclosed diagnosis of depression or the use of these antidepressants.
“I’m encouraging pilots who are suffering from depression or using antidepressants to report their medical condition to the FAA,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “We need to change the culture and remove the stigma associated with depression. Pilots should be able to get the medical treatment they need so they can safely perform their duties.”
The FAA’s policy is consistent with recommendations from the Aerospace Medical Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Air Line Pilots Association and the International Civil Aviation Organization. The Civil Aviation Authority of Australia, Transport Canada and the U.S. Army already allow some pilots to fly using antidepressant medications.
Psychiatrists and Aviation Medical Examiners who have specialized training under the Human Intervention and Motivation Study (HIMS) program will help the FAA evaluate and monitor pilots under this new policy. The HIMS program was established 40 years ago and has been highly effective for the assessment, treatment, and medical certification of pilots who need help with alcohol and drug issues.
The policy statement is on display in the Federal Register at http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/public-inspection and allows for public comment until May 3. A notice regarding the special enforcement action related to the new policy is available at the same website.
Randy Groom new Piper Vice President
George W. Bush's Ranch Airspace Restrictions
The FAA is relaxing the airspace restrictions over 43rd U.S. presidents George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas. It will significantly reduce the closed airspace around the ranch and if effective Thursday, June 3, 2010 the FAA will reduce the restrictive airspace at George W. Bush's ranch to a ceiling altitude 5,000 feet to 2,000 feet.
New Verison of AOPA Airports for Blackberry Released
Hilton Software has released version 2.0 of AOPA Airports for Blackberry users. The new upgrade features additional DUATS VFR and will allow users to use flight plans for easier use in a later date. More update include detailed runway information (runway lighting, visual glide scope lighting, glide scope angle and runway surface type and condition).
Earhart's Runway Grill Opens
For more information: http://www.earhartsrunwaygrill.com/
http://www.lakelandairport.com/Home.aspx
My Airport - Davenport Municipal Airport gets new Terminal Building
Demolition of the old terminal building at the Davenport Municipal Airport in Davenport, Iowa has begun underway on Monday, March 29, 2010. Carver Aero is putting up a new terminal and new hangars. The 7,000 square foot terminal and 20,000 square foot hangar will be built. The new terminal building will be much more newer and much more better. Th new terminal will have a pilots lounge, meeting rooms, storage room for private planes and office space. The project should be done by October. The Davenport city is seeking $14.2 million in federal grant money to expand the 5,501 foot long runway to 7,000 feet. The airport expanding the runway will be used by all corporate jets and big jets in the near future. The shorter runway is used by all general aviation aircraft and corporate jets.
Women Charged for Screaming
A flight that left San Diego and bound for Washington, D.C, made an unplanned stop at Omaha, Nebraska's Eppley Airfield after a women passenger screamed the word "terrorist" while pointing at attendants. The woman made her way into first class. Maria Rita Manzoni was charged in a U.S. District Court in Nebraska. She could be fined or imprisoned up to 20 years. Manzoni was a passenger on United Airlines flight 142. Manzoni was taken of the airline and detained in Omaha where she will see further punishments.
Bombardier makes $3.9 Billion Deal with the China Development Bank Corporation
Bombardier reached a $3.9 billion deal with the China Development Bank Corporation (CDBC). CDBC agreed to make money available to airlines and easy for Bombardier C series, Q400 and CRJ.
TSA Completes LASP Revisions
The Transportation Security Administration has completed the revision of the large aircraft security program (LASP). Sometime soon the Department of Homeland Security and Office of Management and Budget for review is about to moves.
Sick Yesterday
Sorry that I could not post yesterday on my blog I was sick. Just about when I was ready to return blogging aviation news I got sick on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. When I came home from school I immediately went to my room and went to sleep at 4:15 and I woke up at 8:00pm. I am going to blog today. In fact right now.
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