80_FR_22212 80 FR 22136 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

80 FR 22136 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 76 (April 21, 2015)

Page Range22136-22137
FR Document2015-09002

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 with certain part number (P/N) gas generator turbine (GGT) blades, installed. This proposed AD was prompted by the determination that certain GGT blades are susceptible to blade failure. This proposed AD would require removing from service any affected engine with certain GGT blades installed. We are proposing this AD to prevent GGT blade failure, which could lead to engine failure and loss of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0625; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-09-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 with certain part number (P/N) gas generator 
turbine (GGT) blades, installed. This proposed AD was prompted by the 
determination that certain GGT blades are susceptible to blade failure. 
This proposed AD would require removing from service any affected 
engine with certain GGT blades installed. We are proposing this AD to 
prevent GGT blade failure, which could lead to engine failure and loss 
of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 22, 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.

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-
0625; 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: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; 
fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

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-2015-0625; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-09-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.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2015-0015, 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 demonstrated that non-shot peened Gas Generator 
Turbine (GGT) blades are susceptible to blade separation in the 
shank area due to their reduced fatigue life.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an in-flight 
engine shutdown and, consequently, reduced control of the aeroplane.

    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-2015-0625.

Related Service Information under 1 CFR Part 51

    GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 
No. M601E-11/30, dated December 23, 2014, and ASB No. M601E-11/31, 
M601E-11A/18, M601F/28, dated December 23, 2014. The ASBs describe 
procedures for removal and replacement of GGT blades that are not shot 
peened. This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES 
for 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 removing from 
service any affected engine with GGT blades installed that are not shot 
peened.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects one engine installed on 
an airplane of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 
64 hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost about

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$28,765 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $34,205.

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

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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]

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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-
0625; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-09-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 22, 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 engine models, with 
gas generator turbine (GGT) blade, part number (P/N) M601-3372.6 or 
M601-3372.51, installed, as follows:
    (1) Model M601E-11: S/Ns 862001, 863008, 894018, 034005, 034006, 
034007, 034008, 041003, and 042002.
    (2) Model M601E-11A: S/Ns 042003, 042004, 044001, 044002, and 
961001.
    (3) Model M601F: S/Ns 024001, 002001, 003001, 024001, 934001, 
934002, 961001.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the determination that certain GGT 
blades are susceptible to blade failure. These blades are identified 
as blade P/Ns M601-3372.6 and M601-3372.51, and are installed on an 
engine S/N identified in paragraph (c) of this AD. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent GGT blade failure, which could lead to engine 
failure and loss of the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done. After the effective date of this AD:
    (1) Do not return to service any affected engine with GGT blade, 
P/N M601-3372.6 or M601-3372.51, installed, after 300 hours time in 
service or six months, whichever occurs first, after the effective 
date of this AD.
    (2) If the affected engines are subsequently disassembled or 
overhauled, the non-shot peened GGT blades, P/N M601-3372.6 or M601-
3372.51, are not eligible for installation in any other engine after 
removal.

(f) 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: [email protected].

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0015, 
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-2015-0625.
    (3) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 
M601E-11/30, dated December 23, 2014, which is co-published as one 
document with M601D-1/31, M601Z/29, and M601T/24, and ASB No. M601E-
11/31, M601E-11A/18, M601F/28, dated December 23, 2014, which is co-
published as one document with M601D-1/32, M601Z/30, M601E/61, 
M601T/25, M601FS/12, M601F-22/25, M601F-32/23, and M601E-21/28, are 
not incorporated by reference in this AD. The ASBs can be obtained 
from GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. using the contact information in 
paragraph (g)(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 April 7, 2015.
Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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                                                This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222                 Community, has issued EASA AD 2015–
                                                contains notices to the public of the proposed          538 222. You may view this service                     0015, dated January 30, 2015 (referred to
                                                issuance of rules and regulations. The                  information at the FAA, Engine &                       hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
                                                purpose of these notices is to give interested          Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                  unsafe condition for the specified
                                                persons an opportunity to participate in the                                                                   products. The MCAI states:
                                                                                                        Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
                                                rule making prior to the adoption of the final
                                                rules.
                                                                                                        information on the availability of this                  It has been demonstrated that non-shot
                                                                                                        material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.                peened Gas Generator Turbine (GGT) blades
                                                                                                                                                               are susceptible to blade separation in the
                                                                                                        Examining the AD Docket                                shank area due to their reduced fatigue life.
                                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                          You may examine the AD docket on                       This condition, if not corrected, could lead
                                                Federal Aviation Administration                         the Internet at http://                                to an in-flight engine shutdown and,
                                                                                                        www.regulations.gov by searching for                   consequently, reduced control of the
                                                                                                                                                               aeroplane.
                                                14 CFR Part 39                                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                                                                        0625; or in person at the Docket                         You may obtain further information
                                                [Docket No. FAA–2015–0625; Directorate                                                                         by examining the MCAI in the AD
                                                                                                        Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                Identifier 2015–NE–09–AD]                                                                                      docket on the Internet at http://
                                                                                                        p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                RIN 2120–AA64                                           Federal holidays. The AD docket                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                        contains this proposed AD, the                         and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation                   mandatory continuing airworthiness                     0625.
                                                Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines                          information (MCAI), the regulatory                     Related Service Information under 1
                                                AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                evaluation, any comments received, and                 CFR Part 51
                                                Administration (FAA), DOT.                              other information. The address for the
                                                                                                        Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                   GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. has issued
                                                ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                                                                          Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
                                                (NPRM).                                                 in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
                                                                                                        will be available in the AD docket                     M601E–11/30, dated December 23,
                                                                                                        shortly after receipt.                                 2014, and ASB No. M601E–11/31,
                                                SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                                                                                                                               M601E–11A/18, M601F/28, dated
                                                airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                       December 23, 2014. The ASBs describe
                                                serial number GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.                  Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,                      procedures for removal and replacement
                                                M601E–11, M601E–11A, and M601F                          Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine               of GGT blades that are not shot peened.
                                                turboprop engines with certain part                     & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                This service information is reasonably
                                                number (P/N) gas generator turbine                      Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                  available; see ADDRESSES for ways to
                                                (GGT) blades, installed. This proposed                  phone: 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–                     access this service information.
                                                AD was prompted by the determination                    7199; email: robert.green@faa.gov.
                                                that certain GGT blades are susceptible                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                             FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                to blade failure. This proposed AD                                                                             of This Proposed AD
                                                would require removing from service                     Comments Invited
                                                                                                                                                                  This product has been approved by
                                                any affected engine with certain GGT                      We invite you to send any written                    the aviation authority of the Czech
                                                blades installed. We are proposing this                 relevant data, views, or arguments about               Republic, and is approved for operation
                                                AD to prevent GGT blade failure, which                  this proposed AD. Send your comments                   in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                could lead to engine failure and loss of                to an address listed under the                         bilateral agreement with the European
                                                the airplane.                                           ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                Community, EASA has notified us of
                                                DATES: We must receive comments on                      FAA–2015–0625; Directorate Identifier                  the unsafe condition described in the
                                                this proposed AD by June 22, 2015.                      2015–NE–09–AD’’ at the beginning of                    MCAI and service information
                                                ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                     your comments. We specifically invite                  referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                any of the following methods:                           comments on the overall regulatory,                    AD because we evaluated all
                                                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   economic, environmental, and energy                    information provided by EASA and
                                                http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  aspects of this proposed AD. We will                   determined the unsafe condition exists
                                                instructions for submitting comments.                   consider all comments received by the                  and is likely to exist or develop on other
                                                  • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                   closing date and may amend this                        products of the same type design. This
                                                U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                 proposed AD based on those comments.                   proposed AD would require removing
                                                New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                      We will post all comments we                         from service any affected engine with
                                                Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                             receive, without change, to http://                    GGT blades installed that are not shot
                                                Washington, DC 20590–0001.                              www.regulations.gov, including any                     peened.
                                                  • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                      personal information you provide. We
                                                                                                                                                               Costs of Compliance
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                                                address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      will also post a report summarizing each
                                                p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     substantive verbal contact with FAA                       We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                Federal holidays.                                       personnel concerning this proposed AD.                 affects one engine installed on an
                                                  • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                                                                         airplane of U.S. registry. We also
                                                  For service information identified in                 Discussion                                             estimate that it would take about 64
                                                this proposed AD, contact GE Aviation                     The European Aviation Safety Agency                  hours per engine to comply with this
                                                Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02                    (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                   proposed AD. The average labor rate is
                                                Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Republic;                       for the Member States of the European                  $85 per hour. Required parts cost about


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                                                $28,765 per engine. Based on these                      PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                  (g) Related Information
                                                figures, we estimate the cost of this                   DIRECTIVES                                                (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                proposed AD on U.S. operators to be                                                                            contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                $34,205.                                                ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
                                                                                                                                                               Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                           continues to read as follows:                          Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
                                                                                                            Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.         phone: 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                                                                                                                               email: robert.green@faa.gov.
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  § 39.13     [Amended]                                     (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                          Safety Agency AD 2015–0015, dated January
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                  30, 2015, for more information. You may
                                                the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  the following new airworthiness                        examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
                                                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                  directive (AD):                                        Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                detail the scope of the Agency’s                        GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate             searching for and locating it in Docket No.
                                                authority.                                                 previously held by WALTER Engines                   FAA–2015–0625.
                                                                                                           a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.):                 (3) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                                                                           Docket No. FAA–2015–0625; Directorate               Bulletin (ASB) No. M601E–11/30, dated
                                                the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                                                     December 23, 2014, which is co-published as
                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                        Identifier 2015–NE–09–AD.
                                                                                                                                                               one document with M601D–1/31, M601Z/29,
                                                General requirements.’’ Under that                      (a) Comments Due Date                                  and M601T/24, and ASB No. M601E–11/31,
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                    We must receive comments by June 22,                 M601E–11A/18, M601F/28, dated December
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              2015.                                                  23, 2014, which is co-published as one
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                        document with M601D–1/32, M601Z/30,
                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                  (b) Affected ADs                                       M601E/61, M601T/25, M601FS/12, M601F–
                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                       None.                                              22/25, M601F–32/23, and M601E–21/28, are
                                                                                                                                                               not incorporated by reference in this AD. The
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                 (c) Applicability                                      ASBs can be obtained from GE Aviation
                                                is within the scope of that authority                                                                          Czech s.r.o. using the contact information in
                                                                                                          This AD applies to certain serial number
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                (S/N) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E–11,               paragraph (g)(4) of this proposed AD.
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                   M601E–11A, and M601F turboprop engine                     (4) For service information identified in
                                                products identified in this rulemaking                  models, with gas generator turbine (GGT)               this proposed AD, contact GE Aviation Czech
                                                action.                                                 blade, part number (P/N) M601–3372.6 or                s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 Praha 9—
                                                                                                        M601–3372.51, installed, as follows:                   Letňany, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222
                                                Regulatory Findings                                                                                            538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222.
                                                                                                          (1) Model M601E–11: S/Ns 862001,
                                                  We determined that this proposed AD                   863008, 894018, 034005, 034006, 034007,                   (5) You may view this service information
                                                would not have federalism implications                  034008, 041003, and 042002.                            at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                                                                          (2) Model M601E–11A: S/Ns 042003,                    12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
                                                under Executive Order 13132. This                                                                              MA. For information on the availability of
                                                proposed AD would not have a                            042004, 044001, 044002, and 961001.
                                                                                                          (3) Model M601F: S/Ns 024001, 002001,                this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                                                                        003001, 024001, 934001, 934002, 961001.                  Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                the relationship between the national
                                                                                                                                                               April 7, 2015.
                                                Government and the States, or on the                    (d) Reason
                                                distribution of power and                                                                                      Ann C. Mollica,
                                                                                                           This AD was prompted by the
                                                responsibilities among the various                                                                             Acting Directorate Manager, Engine &
                                                                                                        determination that certain GGT blades are
                                                levels of government.                                                                                          Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
                                                                                                        susceptible to blade failure. These blades are
                                                                                                                                                               Service.
                                                  For the reasons discussed above, I                    identified as blade P/Ns M601–3372.6 and
                                                                                                        M601–3372.51, and are installed on an                  [FR Doc. 2015–09002 Filed 4–20–15; 8:45 am]
                                                certify this proposed regulation:
                                                  (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 engine S/N identified in paragraph (c) of this         BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

                                                action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent GGT
                                                                                                        blade failure, which could lead to engine
                                                  (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               failure and loss of the airplane.                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   (e) Actions and Compliance                             Federal Aviation Administration
                                                1979),                                                    Comply with this AD within the
                                                  (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               compliance times specified, unless already             14 CFR Part 39
                                                in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               done. After the effective date of this AD:
                                                                                                          (1) Do not return to service any affected            [Docket No. FAA–2014–0363; Directorate
                                                making a regulatory distinction, and
                                                                                                        engine with GGT blade, P/N M601–3372.6 or              Identifier 2014–NE–08–AD]
                                                  (4) Will not have a significant
                                                                                                        M601–3372.51, installed, after 300 hours               RIN 2120–AA64
                                                economic impact, positive or negative,                  time in service or six months, whichever
                                                on a substantial number of small entities               occurs first, after the effective date of this
                                                under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                           Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
                                                                                                        AD.
                                                Flexibility Act.                                                                                               plc Turbofan Engines
                                                                                                          (2) If the affected engines are subsequently
                                                                                                        disassembled or overhauled, the non-shot               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      peened GGT blades, P/N M601–3372.6 or                  Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                  Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                M601–3372.51, are not eligible for
                                                                                                                                                               ACTION: Supplemental notice of
                                                                                                        installation in any other engine after removal.
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                                                safety, Incorporation by reference,                                                                            proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
                                                Safety.                                                 (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance                  reopening of comment period.
                                                The Proposed Amendment                                  (AMOCs)
                                                                                                          The Manager, Engine Certification Office,            SUMMARY:    We are revising an earlier
                                                  Accordingly, under the authority                      FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use                proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
                                                delegated to me by the Administrator,                   the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to                for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent
                                                the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   make your request. You may email your                  768–60, 772–60, and 772B–60 turbofan
                                                39 as follows:                                          request to: ANE–AD–AMOC@faa.gov.                       engines. The NPRM proposed to require


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Document Created: 2015-12-16 08:33:44
Document Modified: 2015-12-16 08:33:44
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 22, 2015.
ContactRobert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 22136 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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