80_FR_30491 80 FR 30389 - Special Conditions: Pratt and Whitney Canada, PW210A; Flat 30-Second and 2-Minute One Engine Inoperative Rating

80 FR 30389 - Special Conditions: Pratt and Whitney Canada, PW210A; Flat 30-Second and 2-Minute One Engine Inoperative Rating

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 102 (May 28, 2015)

Page Range30389-30391
FR Document2015-12986

This action proposes special conditions for the Pratt and Whitney Canada PW210A engine model. This engine will have a novel or unusual design feature--an additional one engine inoperative (OEI) rating that combines the 30-second and 2-minute OEI ratings into a single rating. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 33

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1771; Notice No. 33-15-01-SC]


Special Conditions: Pratt and Whitney Canada, PW210A; Flat 30-
Second and 2-Minute One Engine Inoperative Rating

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed special conditions.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes special conditions for the Pratt and 
Whitney Canada PW210A engine model. This engine will have a novel or 
unusual design feature--an additional one engine inoperative (OEI) 
rating that combines the 30-second and 2-minute OEI ratings into a 
single rating. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain 
adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These 
proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards 
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of 
safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness 
standards.

DATES: Send your comments on or before June 8, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2015-1771 
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. 
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room 
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket 
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 8 a.m., and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
    Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without 
change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information 
the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web 
site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments 
received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual 
sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association, 
business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can 
be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 
19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at 
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions 
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 
of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning 
this proposed rule, contact Tara Fitzgerald, ANE-111, Engine and 
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5213; telephone (781) 
238-7130; facsimile (781) 238-7199. For legal questions concerning this 
proposed rule, contact Vincent Bennett, ANE-7, Engine and Propeller 
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 12 New England Executive 
Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299; telephone (781) 238-7044; 
facsimile (781) 238-7055; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by 
sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments 
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the 
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data.
    We will consider all comments received in the docket on or before 
the closing date for comments. We will consider comments filed late if 
it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. We may 
change these special conditions based on the comments we receive.

Background

    On February 14, 2013, Pratt and Whitney Canada applied for an 
amendment to Type Certificate No. E00083EN-E to include the new PW210A 
engine model. The PW210A, which is a derivative of the PW210S

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currently approved under E00083EN-E, is intended for rotorcraft use. 
For their PW210A engine model, Pratt and Whitney Canada requests an 
additional OEI rating that combines the 30-second and 2-minute OEI 
rating into a single rating to satisfy the rotorcraft requirements for 
increased power in OEI scenarios. This additional OEI rating is named 
``Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI.''
    These special conditions are necessary because the applicable 
airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety 
standards for combining the requirements of the flat 30-second and 2-
minute OEI rating.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of Sec.  21.101, Pratt and Whitney Canada must 
show that the PW210A meets the applicable provisions of 14 CFR part 33, 
as amended by Amendments 33-1 through 33-30. These regulations will be 
incorporated into Type Certificate No. E00083EN after type 
certification approval of the PW210A. The regulations incorporated by 
reference in the type certificate are commonly referred to as the 
``original type certification basis.'' The regulations incorporated by 
reference in Type Certificate No. E00083NE are as follows:
    Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR part 33), 
effective February 1, 1965, Amendments 33-1 through 33-24 and two 
special conditions: 33-008-SC: For on ground engine operation in 
auxiliary power unit (APU) mode, and 33-009-SC: For 30-minutes all 
engines operating (AEO) hovering power engine rating.
    For the PW210A the certification basis is:
    1. Airworthiness Standards: 14 CFR part 33, effective February 1, 
1965, Amendments 33-1 through 33-30, inclusive.
    2. Environmental Standards: 14 CFR part 34, effective September 10, 
1990, as amended by 34-1 through 34-4 and 40 CFR part 87, effective 
(ICAO Annex 16, Volume II--Aircraft Engine Emissions, as amended up to 
and including Amendment 6).
    In addition, the certification basis includes other regulations, 
special conditions and exemptions that are not relevant to these 
proposed special conditions. Type Certificate No. E00083EN will be 
updated to include a complete description of the certification basis 
for this model engine.
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness 
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 33) do not contain adequate or 
appropriate safety standards for the PW210A because of a novel or 
unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the 
provisions of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which 
they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended 
later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar 
novel or unusual design feature, or should any other model already 
included on the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the 
same or similar novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions 
would also apply to the other model under Sec.  21.101.
    Accordingly, should type certificate E00083EN be amended to include 
another model that incorporates the ``Flat 30-second and 2-minute 
OEI,'' the special conditions as defined would apply to models whose 
certification basis is amendment 33-25 or later.
    The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in 
accordance with Sec.  11.38, and they become part of the type-
certification basis under Sec.  21.17(a)(2).

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The PW210A will incorporate the following novel or unusual design 
features: The design feature is a ``Flat 30-second and 2-minute'' one 
engine inoperative (OEI) rating. The Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI 
rating represents a case where the power levels and associated 
operating limitations for the 30-second OEI and 2-minute OEI ratings 
(defined in Part 33) are the same.

Discussion

    These proposed special conditions are necessary because current 
part 33 regulations do not contain airworthiness standards for 
extending the 2-minute OEI rating for 30-seconds. These special 
conditions extend the time dependent requirements applicable to the 30-
second OEI or 2-minute OEI to the 2.5 minutes time duration of the 
``Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI'' Power.
    The 2.5 minutes time duration for the rating may affect the 
engine's structural and operational characteristics that are time 
dependent, such as the values for transients, time duration for 
stabilization to steady state, and part growth due to deformation. To 
address these aspects, we propose special conditions based on revised 
requirements of Sec. Sec.  33.27, 33.87(a)(7), and 33.88(b).
    The 2.5 minutes time duration for the rating affects the test 
conducted for the endurance test. For the 30-second OEI and 2-minute 
OEI the test schedule of Sec.  33.87(f) is divided among the two 
ratings. We propose special conditions based on revised requirements of 
Sec.  33.87(f) to ensure the test will be run for 2.5 minutes duration 
with no interruption.
    The 2.5 minutes time duration for the rating necessitates extending 
the time duration requirement of Sec.  33.28(k) applicable to the 30-
second OEI rating from 30 seconds to 2.5 minutes. This proposed 
requirement is for automatic availability and control of the engine for 
the entire duration of the rating's usage.
    The 2.5 minutes time duration for the rating necessitates extending 
the requirements of Sec.  33.29(c) that are applicable to 30-second OEI 
and 2-minute OEI ratings to the single Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI 
Power rating. We propose special conditions to ensure that the 
instrumentation requirements normally reserved for 30-second OEI and 2-
minute OEI ratings are applied to the Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI 
Power rating over its whole duration. The pilot does not have to be 
alerted at the end of 30 seconds use of the Flat 30-second and 2-minute 
OEI Power rating, only after the entire 2 minutes 30 seconds has 
expired.
    Paragraph 2.(e)(3) of these special conditions states that the 
engine must provide means or provision of means to alert maintenance of 
use of the Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI Power rating, `alert' means 
after the aircraft lands, so any required maintenance actions can be 
completed before next flight.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the 
PW210A. Should Pratt and Whitney Canada apply at a later date for a 
change to the type certificate to include another model incorporating 
the same novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would 
apply to that model as well.
    Certification of the PW210A is currently scheduled for May 1, 2015. 
The substance of these special conditions has been subject to the 
notice and public-comment procedure in a prior instance. Therefore, 
because a delay would significantly affect the applicant's both 
installation of the system and certification of the airplane, we are 
shortening the public-comment period to 10 days.

Conclusion

    This action affects only the Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI design 
features on the PW210A engine model. It is not a rule of general 
applicability and applies only to Pratt and Whitney Canada, who 
requested FAA approval of this engine feature.

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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 33

    Air Transportation, Aircraft, Aviation, Aviation safety, Safety.

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Proposed Special Conditions

    Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes the 
following special conditions as part of the type certification basis 
for Pratt and Whitney Canada PW210A engine model.

Flat 30-Second and 2-Minute OEI

1. Part 1.1 Definitions

    ``Rated Flat 30-second and 2-minute One Engine Inoperative (OEI) 
Power,'' with respect to rotorcraft turbine engines, means (1) a single 
rating for which the shaft horsepower and associated operating 
limitations of the 30-second OEI and 2-minute OEI ratings are equal, 
and (2) the shaft horsepower is that developed under static conditions 
at the altitude and temperature for the hot day, and within the 
operating limitations established under Part 33. The rating is for 
continuation of flight operation after the failure or shutdown of one 
engine in multiengine rotorcraft, for up to three periods of use no 
longer than 2.5 minutes each in any one flight, and followed by 
mandatory inspection and prescribed maintenance action.

2. Part 33 Requirements

    (a) The airworthiness standards in Part 33 Amendment 30 for the 30-
second OEI and 2-minute OEI ratings are applicable to the Flat 30-
second and 2-minute OEI Power rating. In addition the following special 
conditions apply;
    (b) Section 33.7 Engine ratings and operating limitations. Flat 30-
second and 2-minute OEI Power rating and operating limitations are 
established for power, torque, rotational speed, gas temperature, and 
time duration.
    (c) Section 33.27 Turbine, compressor, fan, and turbosupercharger 
rotor overspeed. The requirements of Sec.  33.27, except that following 
the test, the rotor may not exhibit conditions such as cracking or 
distortion which preclude continued safe operation.
    (d) Section 33.28 Engine controls systems. Must incorporate a 
means, or a provision for a means, for automatic availability and 
automatic control of the Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI Power within 
the declared operating limitations.
    (e) Section 33.29 Instrument Connection. In lieu of the 
requirements of 33.29(c) the PW210A must incorporate a means or a 
provision for a means to:
    (1) Alert the pilot when the engine is at the Flat 30-second and 2-
minute OEI Power level, when the event begins, and when the time 
interval expires;
    (2) Automatically record each usage and duration of power at the 
Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI Power rating;
    (3) Following each flight when the Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI 
Power rating is used, alert maintenance personnel in a positive manner 
that the engine has been operated at the Flat 30-second and 2-minute 
OEI Power level, and permit retrieval of the recorded data; and
    (4) Enable routine verification of the proper operation of the 
above means.
    (f) Section 33.87 Endurance test. The requirements applicable to 
30-second and 2-minute OEI ratings, except for:
    (1) The test of Sec.  33.87(a)(7) for the purposes of temperature 
stabilization, must be run with a test period time of 2.5 minutes.
    (2) The tests in Sec.  33.87(f)(2) and (3) must be run continuously 
for the duration of 2.5 minutes, and
    (3) The tests in Sec.  33.87(f)(6) and (7) must be run continuously 
for the duration of 2.5 minutes.
    (g) Section 33.88 Engine overtemperature test. The requirements of 
Sec.  33.88(b) except that the test time is 5 minutes instead of 4 
minutes.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 18, 2015.
Carlos Pestana,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                         (iii) The adjusted level 2B liquid asset             design feature—an additional one                      Service, 12 New England Executive
                                                      amount minus the adjusted public                        engine inoperative (OEI) rating that                  Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803–
                                                      sector entity security liquid asset                     combines the 30-second and 2-minute                   5213; telephone (781) 238–7130;
                                                      amount; or                                              OEI ratings into a single rating. The                 facsimile (781) 238–7199. For legal
                                                         (2) 0.                                               applicable airworthiness regulations do               questions concerning this proposed
                                                      ■ 4. Amend § 249.22, by redesignating                   not contain adequate or appropriate                   rule, contact Vincent Bennett, ANE–7,
                                                      paragraph (c) as paragraph (d) and                      safety standards for this design feature.             Engine and Propeller Directorate,
                                                      adding new paragraph (c) to read as                     These proposed special conditions                     Aircraft Certification Service, 12 New
                                                      follows:                                                contain the additional safety standards               England Executive Park, Burlington,
                                                                                                              that the Administrator considers                      Massachusetts 01803–5299; telephone
                                                      § 249.22 Requirements for eligible high-                necessary to establish a level of safety              (781) 238–7044; facsimile (781) 238–
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                                                      institution is no greater than two times                a.m., and 5 p.m., Monday through                        On February 14, 2013, Pratt and
                                                      the average daily trading volume during                 Friday, except Federal holidays.                      Whitney Canada applied for an
                                                      the previous four quarters of all general                 • Fax: Fax comments to Docket                       amendment to Type Certificate No.
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                                                      currently approved under E00083EN–E,                    unusual design feature, special                       based on revised requirements of
                                                      is intended for rotorcraft use. For their               conditions are prescribed under the                   § 33.87(f) to ensure the test will be run
                                                      PW210A engine model, Pratt and                          provisions of § 21.16.                                for 2.5 minutes duration with no
                                                      Whitney Canada requests an additional                      Special conditions are initially                   interruption.
                                                      OEI rating that combines the 30-second                  applicable to the model for which they                   The 2.5 minutes time duration for the
                                                      and 2-minute OEI rating into a single                   are issued. Should the type certificate               rating necessitates extending the time
                                                      rating to satisfy the rotorcraft                        for that model be amended later to                    duration requirement of § 33.28(k)
                                                      requirements for increased power in OEI                 include any other model that                          applicable to the 30-second OEI rating
                                                      scenarios. This additional OEI rating is                incorporates the same or similar novel                from 30 seconds to 2.5 minutes. This
                                                      named ‘‘Flat 30-second and 2-minute                     or unusual design feature, or should any              proposed requirement is for automatic
                                                      OEI.’’                                                  other model already included on the                   availability and control of the engine for
                                                         These special conditions are                         same type certificate be modified to                  the entire duration of the rating’s usage.
                                                      necessary because the applicable                        incorporate the same or similar novel or                 The 2.5 minutes time duration for the
                                                      airworthiness regulations do not contain                unusual design feature, the special                   rating necessitates extending the
                                                      adequate or appropriate safety standards                conditions would also apply to the other              requirements of § 33.29(c) that are
                                                      for combining the requirements of the                   model under § 21.101.                                 applicable to 30-second OEI and 2-
                                                      flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI rating.                    Accordingly, should type certificate               minute OEI ratings to the single Flat 30-
                                                                                                              E00083EN be amended to include                        second and 2-minute OEI Power rating.
                                                      Type Certification Basis
                                                                                                              another model that incorporates the                   We propose special conditions to ensure
                                                         Under the provisions of § 21.101, Pratt              ‘‘Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI,’’ the              that the instrumentation requirements
                                                      and Whitney Canada must show that the                   special conditions as defined would                   normally reserved for 30-second OEI
                                                      PW210A meets the applicable                             apply to models whose certification                   and 2-minute OEI ratings are applied to
                                                      provisions of 14 CFR part 33, as                        basis is amendment 33–25 or later.                    the Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI
                                                      amended by Amendments 33–1 through                         The FAA issues special conditions, as              Power rating over its whole duration.
                                                      33–30. These regulations will be                        defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance                The pilot does not have to be alerted at
                                                      incorporated into Type Certificate No.                  with § 11.38, and they become part of                 the end of 30 seconds use of the Flat 30-
                                                      E00083EN after type certification                       the type-certification basis under                    second and 2-minute OEI Power rating,
                                                      approval of the PW210A. The                             § 21.17(a)(2).                                        only after the entire 2 minutes 30
                                                      regulations incorporated by reference in                                                                      seconds has expired.
                                                      the type certificate are commonly                       Novel or Unusual Design Features
                                                                                                                The PW210A will incorporate the                        Paragraph 2.(e)(3) of these special
                                                      referred to as the ‘‘original type
                                                                                                              following novel or unusual design                     conditions states that the engine must
                                                      certification basis.’’ The regulations
                                                                                                              features: The design feature is a ‘‘Flat              provide means or provision of means to
                                                      incorporated by reference in Type
                                                                                                              30-second and 2-minute’’ one engine                   alert maintenance of use of the Flat 30-
                                                      Certificate No. E00083NE are as follows:
                                                         Title 14 of the Code of Federal                      inoperative (OEI) rating. The Flat 30-                second and 2-minute OEI Power rating,
                                                      Regulations (14 CFR part 33), effective                 second and 2-minute OEI rating                        ‘alert’ means after the aircraft lands, so
                                                      February 1, 1965, Amendments 33–1                       represents a case where the power levels              any required maintenance actions can
                                                      through 33–24 and two special                           and associated operating limitations for              be completed before next flight.
                                                      conditions: 33–008–SC: For on ground                    the 30-second OEI and 2-minute OEI                    Applicability
                                                      engine operation in auxiliary power unit                ratings (defined in Part 33) are the same.
                                                      (APU) mode, and 33–009–SC: For 30-                                                                              As discussed above, these special
                                                                                                              Discussion                                            conditions are applicable to the
                                                      minutes all engines operating (AEO)
                                                      hovering power engine rating.                              These proposed special conditions are              PW210A. Should Pratt and Whitney
                                                         For the PW210A the certification                     necessary because current part 33                     Canada apply at a later date for a change
                                                      basis is:                                               regulations do not contain airworthiness              to the type certificate to include another
                                                         1. Airworthiness Standards: 14 CFR                   standards for extending the 2-minute                  model incorporating the same novel or
                                                      part 33, effective February 1, 1965,                    OEI rating for 30-seconds. These special              unusual design feature, the special
                                                      Amendments 33–1 through 33–30,                          conditions extend the time dependent                  conditions would apply to that model as
                                                      inclusive.                                              requirements applicable to the 30-                    well.
                                                         2. Environmental Standards: 14 CFR                   second OEI or 2-minute OEI to the 2.5                   Certification of the PW210A is
                                                      part 34, effective September 10, 1990, as               minutes time duration of the ‘‘Flat 30-               currently scheduled for May 1, 2015.
                                                      amended by 34–1 through 34–4 and 40                     second and 2-minute OEI’’ Power.                      The substance of these special
                                                      CFR part 87, effective (ICAO Annex 16,                     The 2.5 minutes time duration for the              conditions has been subject to the notice
                                                      Volume II—Aircraft Engine Emissions,                    rating may affect the engine’s structural             and public-comment procedure in a
                                                      as amended up to and including                          and operational characteristics that are              prior instance. Therefore, because a
                                                      Amendment 6).                                           time dependent, such as the values for                delay would significantly affect the
                                                         In addition, the certification basis                 transients, time duration for                         applicant’s both installation of the
                                                      includes other regulations, special                     stabilization to steady state, and part               system and certification of the airplane,
                                                      conditions and exemptions that are not                  growth due to deformation. To address                 we are shortening the public-comment
                                                      relevant to these proposed special                      these aspects, we propose special                     period to 10 days.
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                                                      conditions. Type Certificate No.                        conditions based on revised
                                                                                                                                                                    Conclusion
                                                      E00083EN will be updated to include a                   requirements of §§ 33.27, 33.87(a)(7),
                                                      complete description of the certification               and 33.88(b).                                            This action affects only the Flat 30-
                                                      basis for this model engine.                               The 2.5 minutes time duration for the              second and 2-minute OEI design
                                                         If the Administrator finds that the                  rating affects the test conducted for the             features on the PW210A engine model.
                                                      applicable airworthiness regulations                    endurance test. For the 30-second OEI                 It is not a rule of general applicability
                                                      (i.e., 14 CFR part 33) do not contain                   and 2-minute OEI the test schedule of                 and applies only to Pratt and Whitney
                                                      adequate or appropriate safety standards                § 33.87(f) is divided among the two                   Canada, who requested FAA approval of
                                                      for the PW210A because of a novel or                    ratings. We propose special conditions                this engine feature.


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                                                                              Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 102 / Thursday, May 28, 2015 / Proposed Rules                                            30391

                                                      List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 33                      of 33.29(c) the PW210A must                           188 series airplanes. This proposed AD
                                                        Air Transportation, Aircraft, Aviation,               incorporate a means or a provision for                was prompted by an evaluation by the
                                                      Aviation safety, Safety.                                a means to:                                           design approval holder (DAH)
                                                                                                                 (1) Alert the pilot when the engine is             indicating that a certain circumferential
                                                        The authority citation for these
                                                                                                              at the Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI                fuselage splice is subject to widespread
                                                      special conditions is as follows:
                                                                                                              Power level, when the event begins, and               fatigue damage (WFD). This proposed
                                                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,            when the time interval expires;                       AD would require an inspection for
                                                      44702, 44704.                                              (2) Automatically record each usage                corrosion and previous repairs, severed
                                                      The Proposed Special Conditions                         and duration of power at the Flat 30-                 stringers, cracking, and loose or
                                                        Accordingly, the Federal Aviation                     second and 2-minute OEI Power rating;                 distressed fasteners of the forward and
                                                      Administration (FAA) proposes the                          (3) Following each flight when the                 aft ends of the stringer splices of certain
                                                      following special conditions as part of                 Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI Power                 stringers, inspection for cracking and
                                                      the type certification basis for Pratt and              rating is used, alert maintenance                     modification of certain fastener holes
                                                      Whitney Canada PW210A engine                            personnel in a positive manner that the               common to the stringer and splice
                                                      model.                                                  engine has been operated at the Flat 30-              member at the forward and aft ends of
                                                                                                              second and 2-minute OEI Power level,                  the splice, and related investigative and
                                                      Flat 30-Second and 2-Minute OEI                         and permit retrieval of the recorded                  corrective actions if necessary. We are
                                                      1. Part 1.1 Definitions                                 data; and                                             proposing this AD to prevent loss of
                                                                                                                 (4) Enable routine verification of the             residual strength of a certain
                                                         ‘‘Rated Flat 30-second and 2-minute                  proper operation of the above means.                  circumferential fuselage splice, which
                                                      One Engine Inoperative (OEI) Power,’’                      (f) Section 33.87 Endurance test. The              could lead to rapid decompression of
                                                      with respect to rotorcraft turbine                      requirements applicable to 30-second                  the cabin and potential loss of the
                                                      engines, means (1) a single rating for                  and 2-minute OEI ratings, except for:                 airplane.
                                                      which the shaft horsepower and                             (1) The test of § 33.87(a)(7) for the
                                                      associated operating limitations of the                                                                       DATES:  We must receive comments on
                                                                                                              purposes of temperature stabilization,                this proposed AD by July 13, 2015.
                                                      30-second OEI and 2-minute OEI ratings                  must be run with a test period time of
                                                      are equal, and (2) the shaft horsepower                                                                       ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                                                                              2.5 minutes.
                                                      is that developed under static                             (2) The tests in § 33.87(f)(2) and (3)             using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                      conditions at the altitude and                          must be run continuously for the                      11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                      temperature for the hot day, and within                 duration of 2.5 minutes, and                          methods:
                                                      the operating limitations established                                                                           • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                                                                                 (3) The tests in § 33.87(f)(6) and (7)
                                                      under Part 33. The rating is for                                                                              http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                                                                              must be run continuously for the
                                                      continuation of flight operation after the                                                                    instructions for submitting comments.
                                                                                                              duration of 2.5 minutes.
                                                      failure or shutdown of one engine in                                                                            • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                                                                                 (g) Section 33.88 Engine                             • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                      multiengine rotorcraft, for up to three                 overtemperature test. The requirements
                                                      periods of use no longer than 2.5                                                                             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                                                                              of § 33.88(b) except that the test time is            30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                      minutes each in any one flight, and                     5 minutes instead of 4 minutes.
                                                      followed by mandatory inspection and                                                                          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                                Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on             Washington, DC 20590.
                                                      prescribed maintenance action.
                                                                                                              May 18, 2015.                                           • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                      2. Part 33 Requirements                                 Carlos Pestana,                                       address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                         (a) The airworthiness standards in                   Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                      Part 33 Amendment 30 for the 30-                        Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          Federal holidays.
                                                      second OEI and 2-minute OEI ratings                     [FR Doc. 2015–12986 Filed 5–27–15; 8:45 am]             For service information identified in
                                                      are applicable to the Flat 30-second and                BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                this proposed AD, contact Lockheed
                                                      2-minute OEI Power rating. In addition                                                                        Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin
                                                      the following special conditions apply;                                                                       Aeronautics Company, Airworthiness
                                                         (b) Section 33.7 Engine ratings and                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column
                                                      operating limitations. Flat 30-second                                                                         P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA
                                                      and 2-minute OEI Power rating and                       Federal Aviation Administration                       30063; phone: 770–494–5444; fax: 770–
                                                      operating limitations are established for                                                                     494–5445; email: ams.portal@lmco.com;
                                                      power, torque, rotational speed, gas                    14 CFR Part 39                                        Internet http://
                                                      temperature, and time duration.                         [Docket No. FAA–2015–1425; Directorate                www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/
                                                         (c) Section 33.27 Turbine,                           Identifier 2014–NM–185–AD]                            TechPubs.html. You may view this
                                                      compressor, fan, and turbosupercharger                                                                        referenced service information at the
                                                                                                              RIN 2120–AA64
                                                      rotor overspeed. The requirements of                                                                          FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                      § 33.27, except that following the test,                Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed                    1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
                                                      the rotor may not exhibit conditions                    Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin                    For information on the availability of
                                                      such as cracking or distortion which                    Aeronautics Company Airplanes                         this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
                                                      preclude continued safe operation.                                                                            1221.
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                                                         (d) Section 33.28 Engine controls                    AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                      systems. Must incorporate a means, or a                 Administration (FAA), DOT.                            Examining the AD Docket
                                                      provision for a means, for automatic                    ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                   You may examine the AD docket on
                                                      availability and automatic control of the               (NPRM).                                               the Internet at http://
                                                      Flat 30-second and 2-minute OEI Power                                                                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                      within the declared operating                           SUMMARY:  We propose to adopt a new                   and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                      limitations.                                            airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              1425; or in person at the Docket
                                                         (e) Section 33.29 Instrument                         Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed                  Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                      Connection. In lieu of the requirements                 Martin Aeronautics Company Model                      and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,


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Document Created: 2018-02-21 10:32:52
Document Modified: 2018-02-21 10:32:52
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 special conditions.
DatesSend your comments on or before June 8, 2015.
ContactFor technical questions concerning this proposed rule, contact Tara Fitzgerald, ANE-111, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5213; telephone (781) 238-7130; facsimile (781) 238-7199. For legal questions concerning this proposed rule, contact Vincent Bennett, ANE-7, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5299; telephone (781) 238-7044; facsimile (781) 238-7055; email [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 30389 
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation; Aviation Safety and Safety

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