80_FR_19313 80 FR 19244 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

80 FR 19244 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 69 (April 10, 2015)

Page Range19244-19245
FR Document2015-07865

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain serial number GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E-11, M601E-11A, and M601F turboprop engines. This proposed AD was prompted by the determination that wear or cracking, and subsequent misalignment of the quill shaft of the engine and the power turbine (PT) shaft, may lead to rupture of the quill shaft, overspeed of the PT, and uncontained engine failure. This proposed AD would require inspection of the reduction gearbox and supporting cone. We are proposing this AD to prevent misalignment and rupture of the quill shaft, which could lead to overspeed of the PT, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0482; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-06-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain serial number GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E-11, M601E-11A, and 
M601F turboprop engines. This proposed AD was prompted by the 
determination that wear or cracking, and subsequent misalignment of the 
quill shaft of the engine and the power turbine (PT) shaft, may lead to 
rupture of the quill shaft, overspeed of the PT, and uncontained engine 
failure. This proposed AD would require inspection of the reduction 
gearbox and supporting cone. We are proposing this AD to prevent 
misalignment and rupture of the quill shaft, which could lead to 
overspeed of the PT, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the 
airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     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.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact GE 
Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 9--
Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 
538 222. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0482.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0482; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; 
fax: 781-238-7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0482; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-06-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM 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 NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2015-0014, dated January 30, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    It has been identified that misalignment between the quill shaft 
of the engine and the Power Turbine (PT) shaft may lead to a rupture 
of the quill shaft.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
overspeed of the PT and consequent uncontained engine failure, 
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to 
occupants and/or persons on the ground.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0482.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 
No. M601E-11/28, M601E-11A/15, M601F/26, Revision 2, dated January 23, 
2015. This service information describes procedures for inspecting the 
M601 reduction gearbox and supporting cone. This service information is 
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it 
through their normal course of business or see ADDRESSES for other ways 
to access this service information.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
Czech Republic, and is approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA 
has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and 
service information referenced above. 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 inspection

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of the reduction gearbox and supporting cone.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 16 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 
112 hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost about $21,376 per engine. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $494,336. Our cost estimate is exclusive of 
possible warranty coverage.

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),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) 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.

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

0
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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously held by WALTER 
Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Docket No. FAA-2015-
0482; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-06-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 9, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to certain serial number (S/N) GE Aviation Czech 
s.r.o. M601E-11, M601E-11A, and M601F turboprop engines, as follows:
    (1) Model M601E-11: S/N 833244, 841289, 852239, 861007, 881217, 
884021, 892046, 892219, 894018, 903028, 913038, and 912023.
    (2) Model M601E-11A: S/N 902004 and 883046.
    (3) Model M601F: S/N 912001 and 924002.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the determination that wear or cracking, 
and subsequent misalignment of the quill shaft of the engine and the 
power turbine (PT) shaft, may lead to rupture of the quill shaft, 
overspeed of the PT, and uncontained engine failure. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent misalignment and rupture of the quill shaft, 
which could lead to overspeed of the PT, uncontained engine failure, 
and damage to the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 300 flight hours, or six months after the effective 
date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the reduction 
gearbox and supporting cone. Use Appendix 2, paragraph 4., 
Inspection, of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 
No. M601E-11/28, M601E-11A/15, M601F/26, Revision 2, dated January 
23, 2015, to do your inspection.
    (2) If any crack is detected on the quill shaft, PT shaft, or 
the supporting cone, or if the quill shaft or PT shaft involute 
spline wear exceeds 0.12 mm, then before further flight, replace 
each cracked or worn part with a part eligible for installation.

(f) Credit for Previous Actions

    If you performed the actions of paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of 
this AD before the effective date of this AD using GE Aviation Czech 
s.r.o. ASB No. M601E-11/28, M601E-11A/15, M601F/26, Revision 1, 
dated December 23, 2014, or Initial Issue, dated June 27, 2014, you 
have met the requirements of this AD.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Haberlen, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0014, 
dated January 30, 2015, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-0482.
    (3) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No. M601E-11/28, M601E-11A/15, 
M601F/26, Revision 2, dated January 23, 2015, is co-published as one 
document with M601D/44, M601D-1/29, M601D-11NZ/18, M601E/59, and 
M601E-21/26, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD, can 
be obtained from GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., using the contact 
information in paragraph (h)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 
9--Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: 
+420 222 538 222.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, 
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 27, 2015.
Thomas A. Boudreau,
Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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                                                  This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                       For service information identified in               will also post a report summarizing each
                                                  contains notices to the public of the proposed          this proposed AD, contact GE Aviation                  substantive verbal contact with FAA
                                                  issuance of rules and regulations. The                  Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02                   personnel concerning this NPRM.
                                                  purpose of these notices is to give interested          Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Republic;
                                                  persons an opportunity to participate in the                                                                   Discussion
                                                                                                          phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222
                                                  rule making prior to the adoption of the final                                                                   The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                  rules.
                                                                                                          538 222. You may view this service
                                                                                                          information at the FAA, Engine &                       (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                                                                          Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                  for the Member States of the European
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For                    Community, has issued EASA AD 2015–
                                                                                                          information on the availability of this                0014, dated January 30, 2015 (referred to
                                                  Federal Aviation Administration                         material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.                hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
                                                                                                          It is also available on the Internet at                unsafe condition for the specified
                                                  14 CFR Part 39                                          http://www.regulations.gov by searching                products. The MCAI states:
                                                                                                          for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                    It has been identified that misalignment
                                                  [Docket No. FAA–2015–0482; Directorate                  0482.                                                  between the quill shaft of the engine and the
                                                  Identifier 2015–NE–06–AD]                                                                                      Power Turbine (PT) shaft may lead to a
                                                                                                          Examining the AD Docket                                rupture of the quill shaft.
                                                  RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                            You may examine the AD docket on                       This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                          the Internet at http://                                corrected, could lead to overspeed of the PT
                                                  Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation                                                                          and consequent uncontained engine failure,
                                                  Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines                          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                                                                                 possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
                                                                                                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                  AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                                                                       and injury to occupants and/or persons on
                                                                                                          0482; or in person at the Docket                       the ground.
                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.                              Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                                                                                                                                   You may obtain further information
                                                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                   p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                                                                                                                                 by examining the MCAI in the AD
                                                  (NPRM).                                                 Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                                                                                 docket on the Internet at http://
                                                                                                          contains this proposed AD, the
                                                  SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                                                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                          mandatory continuing airworthiness
                                                  airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                                                                       and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                                                                          information (MCAI), the regulatory
                                                  serial number GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.                                                                         0482.
                                                                                                          evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                  M601E–11, M601E–11A, and M601F                          other information. The address for the                 Related Service Information Under 1
                                                  turboprop engines. This proposed AD                     Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                 CFR Part 51
                                                  was prompted by the determination that                  in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
                                                  wear or cracking, and subsequent                                                                                 We reviewed GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.
                                                                                                          will be available in the AD docket                     Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
                                                  misalignment of the quill shaft of the                  shortly after receipt.
                                                  engine and the power turbine (PT) shaft,                                                                       M601E–11/28, M601E–11A/15, M601F/
                                                                                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                       26, Revision 2, dated January 23, 2015.
                                                  may lead to rupture of the quill shaft,                 Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                  overspeed of the PT, and uncontained                                                                           This service information describes
                                                                                                          Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine               procedures for inspecting the M601
                                                  engine failure. This proposed AD would                  & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
                                                  require inspection of the reduction                                                                            reduction gearbox and supporting cone.
                                                                                                          Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                  This service information is reasonably
                                                  gearbox and supporting cone. We are                     phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–
                                                  proposing this AD to prevent                                                                                   available because the interested parties
                                                                                                          7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.                  have access to it through their normal
                                                  misalignment and rupture of the quill
                                                  shaft, which could lead to overspeed of                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                             course of business or see ADDRESSES for
                                                  the PT, uncontained engine failure, and                                                                        other ways to access this service
                                                                                                          Comments Invited
                                                  damage to the airplane.                                                                                        information.
                                                                                                             We invite you to send any written
                                                  DATES: We must receive comments on                      relevant data, views, or arguments about               FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                  this proposed AD by June 9, 2015.                       this NPRM. Send your comments to an                    of This Proposed AD
                                                  ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                     address listed under the ADDRESSES                       This product has been approved by
                                                  any of the following methods:                           section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                     the aviation authority of the Czech
                                                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   2015–0482; Directorate Identifier 2015–                Republic, and is approved for operation
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  NE–06–AD’’ at the beginning of your                    in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                  instructions for submitting comments.                   comments. We specifically invite                       bilateral agreement with the European
                                                    • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                   comments on the overall regulatory,                    Community, EASA has notified us of
                                                  U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                 economic, environmental, and energy                    the unsafe condition described in the
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                                                  New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                    aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                 MCAI and service information
                                                  Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                             all comments received by the closing                   referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                  Washington, DC 20590–0001.                              date and may amend this NPRM based                     AD because we evaluated all
                                                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                      on those comments.                                     information provided by EASA and
                                                  address above between 9 a.m. and 5                         We will post all comments we                        determined the unsafe condition exists
                                                  p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     receive, without change, to http://                    and is likely to exist or develop on other
                                                  Federal holidays.                                       www.regulations.gov, including any                     products of the same type design. This
                                                    • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                  personal information you provide. We                   proposed AD would require inspection


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                                                  of the reduction gearbox and supporting                 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                        (2) If any crack is detected on the quill
                                                  cone.                                                                                                          shaft, PT shaft, or the supporting cone, or if
                                                                                                            Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                                                                                 the quill shaft or PT shaft involute spline
                                                  Costs of Compliance                                     safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                                                                                 wear exceeds 0.12 mm, then before further
                                                                                                          Safety.
                                                     We estimate that this proposed AD                                                                           flight, replace each cracked or worn part with
                                                  affects 16 engines installed on airplanes               The Proposed Amendment                                 a part eligible for installation.
                                                  of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it                Accordingly, under the authority                     (f) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                  would take about 112 hours per engine                   delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                  to comply with this proposed AD. The                                                                              If you performed the actions of paragraphs
                                                                                                          the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                  (e)(1) and (e)(2) of this AD before the effective
                                                  average labor rate is $85 per hour.                     39 as follows:
                                                  Required parts cost about $21,376 per                                                                          date of this AD using GE Aviation Czech
                                                  engine. Based on these figures, we                                                                             s.r.o. ASB No. M601E–11/28, M601E–11A/
                                                                                                          PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                  estimate the cost of this proposed AD on                                                                       15, M601F/26, Revision 1, dated December
                                                                                                          DIRECTIVES
                                                  U.S. operators to be $494,336. Our cost                                                                        23, 2014, or Initial Issue, dated June 27, 2014,
                                                                                                          ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                you have met the requirements of this AD.
                                                  estimate is exclusive of possible
                                                  warranty coverage.                                      continues to read as follows:                          (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                              Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.         (AMOCs)
                                                  Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                          § 39.13    [Amended]                                     The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                                     Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                          FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
                                                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                                                                                                                                 the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                                  rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   the following new airworthiness                        make your request. You may email your
                                                  section 106, describes the authority of                 directive (AD):                                        request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
                                                  the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate
                                                  Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                     previously held by WALTER Engines                   (h) Related Information
                                                  detail the scope of the Agency’s                           a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.):                 (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                  authority.                                                 Docket No. FAA–2015–0482; Directorate               contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                     We are issuing this rulemaking under                    Identifier 2015–NE–06–AD.                           Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
                                                  the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,              (a) Comments Due Date                                  Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
                                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                       We must receive comments by June 9,                  Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
                                                  General requirements.’’ Under that                      2015.                                                  phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199;
                                                  section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                         email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
                                                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              (b) Affected ADs                                          (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
                                                  air commerce by prescribing regulations                   None.                                                Safety Agency AD 2015–0014, dated January
                                                  for practices, methods, and procedures                  (c) Applicability                                      30, 2015, for more information. You may
                                                  the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                          examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
                                                                                                             This AD applies to certain serial number
                                                  safety in air commerce. This regulation                 (S/N) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E–11,
                                                                                                                                                                 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                  is within the scope of that authority                   M601E–11A, and M601F turboprop engines,                searching for and locating it in Docket No.
                                                  because it addresses an unsafe condition                as follows:                                            FAA–2015–0482.
                                                  that is likely to exist or develop on                      (1) Model M601E–11: S/N 833244, 841289,                (3) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No.
                                                  products identified in this rulemaking                  852239, 861007, 881217, 884021, 892046,                M601E–11/28, M601E–11A/15, M601F/26,
                                                  action.                                                 892219, 894018, 903028, 913038, and                    Revision 2, dated January 23, 2015, is co-
                                                                                                          912023.                                                published as one document with M601D/44,
                                                  Regulatory Findings                                        (2) Model M601E–11A: S/N 902004 and                 M601D–1/29, M601D–11NZ/18, M601E/59,
                                                    We determined that this proposed AD                   883046.                                                and M601E–21/26, which are not
                                                  would not have federalism implications                     (3) Model M601F: S/N 912001 and 924002.             incorporated by reference in this AD, can be
                                                  under Executive Order 13132. This                       (d) Reason                                             obtained from GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., using
                                                  proposed AD would not have a                               This AD was prompted by the                         the contact information in paragraph (h)(4) of
                                                  substantial direct effect on the States, on             determination that wear or cracking, and               this proposed AD.
                                                  the relationship between the national                   subsequent misalignment of the quill shaft of             (4) For service information identified in
                                                  Government and the States, or on the                    the engine and the power turbine (PT) shaft,           this proposed AD, contact GE Aviation Czech
                                                  distribution of power and                               may lead to rupture of the quill shaft,                s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 Praha 9—
                                                  responsibilities among the various                      overspeed of the PT, and uncontained engine            Letňany, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222
                                                  levels of government.                                   failure. We are issuing this AD to prevent             538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222.
                                                                                                          misalignment and rupture of the quill shaft,              (5) You may view this service information
                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                          which could lead to overspeed of the PT,               at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                  certify this proposed regulation:                       uncontained engine failure, and damage to
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
                                                                                                          the airplane.
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                                                                          MA. For information on the availability of
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               (e) Actions and Compliance                             this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                  the DOT Regulatory Policies and                            Comply with this AD within the                        Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                  Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   compliance times specified, unless already             March 27, 2015.
                                                  1979),                                                  done.
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                                                                                                             (1) Within 300 flight hours, or six months          Thomas A. Boudreau,
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                  in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               after the effective date of this AD, whichever         Acting Directorate Manager, Engine &
                                                                                                          occurs first, inspect the reduction gearbox            Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
                                                  making a regulatory distinction, and                    and supporting cone. Use Appendix 2,                   Service.
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                       paragraph 4., Inspection, of GE Aviation
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                         [FR Doc. 2015–07865 Filed 4–9–15; 8:45 am]
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                                                  on a substantial number of small entities               M601E–11/28, M601E–11A/15, M601F/26,                   BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                    Revision 2, dated January 23, 2015, to do
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                        your inspection.



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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 9, 2015.
ContactPhilip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 19244 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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