80 FR 34534 - Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 116 (June 17, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-14694 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 116 (Wednesday, June 17, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34534-34538] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-14694] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-23706; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-03-AD; Amendment 39-18177; AD 2014-12-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2006-15-08 for all Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, - 5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -10, -10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10P, -10R, -10T, - 10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UG, -10UGR, -10UR, -11U, -12JR, -12UA, -12UAR, and -12UHR turboprop engines with certain Honeywell part numbers (P/Ns) of Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies, installed. AD 2006-15- 08 required initial and repetitive dimensional inspections of the fuel control drives for wear, and replacement of the FCU and fuel pump. This new AD requires initial and repetitive dimensional inspections of the affected fuel control drives and insertion of certain airplane operating procedures into the applicable flight manuals. This AD was prompted by reports of loss of the fuel control drive, leading to engine overspeed, overtorque, overtemperature, uncontained rotor failure, and asymmetric thrust in multi-engine airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel control drive that could result in damage to the engine and airplane. DATES: This AD is effective July 22, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Honeywell International Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034- 2802; phone: 800-601-3099; Internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal/!ut/. 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-2006- 23706; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562- 627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2006-15-08, Amendment 39-14688 (71 FR 41121, July 20, 2006), (``AD 2006-15-08''). AD 2006-15-08 applied to all Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, - 5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -10, -10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, - 10UA, -10UF, -10UG, -10UGR, -10UR, -11U, -12JR, -12UA, -12UAR, and - 12UHR turboprop engines with certain Honeywell part numbers (P/Ns) of Woodward FCU assemblies, installed. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2014 (79 FR 15261). The NPRM was prompted by reports of loss of the fuel control drive, leading to engine overspeed, overtorque, overtemperature, uncontained rotor failure, and asymmetric thrust in multi-engine airplanes. The NPRM proposed to continue to require initial and repetitive dimensional inspections of the affected fuel control drives but would no longer require the installation of a modified FCU. The NPRM also proposed to require insertion of certain airplane operating procedures into the applicable flight manuals. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel control drive that could result in damage to the engine and airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 15261, March 19, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. [[Page 34535]] Disagreement With the Elimination of Requirement To Install a Modified FCU Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) and an individual commenter indicated that the NPRM should mandate the installation of the FCU because of the benefits it provides. In addition, both commenters disagreed with the FAA that the modified FCU contributed to the rate of in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs) and that the inherent risk of repetitive inspections does not support the elimination of the overspeed governor (OSG) modification requirement of AD 2006-15-08. We disagree. We eliminated the mandatory installation of recently certified, modified FCUs due to the numerous reports of unscheduled removals and the IFSDs caused by the recent design changes incorporated in the modified FCU. We did not change this AD. Request Change to Costs of Compliance Honeywell indicated that the cost for repetitive inspections is not accurate. Honeywell estimates that, without a change in design, a limitless number of inspections would be needed over the life of the engine. We agree. Numerous fuel control drive inspections could be needed over the life of the engine. The Costs of Compliance paragraph was changed to reflect an annual cost of compliance which was based on the fleet costs as reflected in the NPRM. Request To Change the Applicability Honeywell requested that engines in Group #4 reflect the engines associated with FCU assembly P/Ns being added to the Applicability paragraph for added clarity. We agree. We changed Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD to clarify the Group #4 engine models as follows: ``Group #4 TPE331-3U, -3UW, -5, -5B, -6, -6A, and -10T''. Request To Change the Applicability Honeywell requested that clarification be provided for FCU P/Ns of Woodward fuel control units. The Applicability paragraph refers to P/Ns as Woodward P/Ns when the listed P/Ns are Honeywell P/Ns for Woodward FCUs. We agree. We changed paragraph (c) of this AD to read, ``. . . turboprop engines with Honeywell part numbers (P/Ns) for Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies listed in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, installed.'' Request Redundant Term Be Removed From the Compliance Honeywell requested that ``spline'' be removed from the fuel control drive inspection as stated in the Compliance paragraph. This change is consistent with the Compliance and the Definitions paragraphs in AD 2006-15-08. We agree. We changed paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (e)(2)(ii) to read: ``Inspect the fuel control drive for wear.'' Request To Change Related Information Honeywell requested that the publications listed in Related Information, paragraph (i)(2), be referred to as airplane publications and not as obtainable from Honeywell International. The reason for this request is that the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), and the Manufacturer's Operating Manual (MOM) are airplane publications and cannot be obtained from Honeywell. We agree that the AFM, POH, and the MOM are airplane manuals. As a result of reviewing this comment, we decided that mentioning all applicable owners of airplane manuals is unnecessary in the related information section of this AD. Request To Change Airplane Operating Procedures Honeywell requested that reference to the ``Loss of Fuel Control Drive'' be changed to ``Loss of the drive between the engine driven fuel pump and the fuel control governor.'' This change would eliminate confusion between the loss of the accessory drive gearing to the fuel pump with the loss of the fuel control drive. We agree that the term ``fuel control drive'' is not a term used in airplane operating procedures. We removed the term ``fuel control drive'' from the Airplane Operating Procedures in this AD and made other changes to simplify and clarify Figure 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD. Request To Change Airplane Operating Procedures One commenter requested a revision of the Operating Procedure ``Warnings'' in the NPRM to clearly address overspeed during start and immediately after start before the propeller has been removed from the start locks. This change would provide clarification and enhance safety. We disagree. The Loss of Fuel Control Drive causing rapid, uncommanded acceleration during engine start is as unsafe as the Loss of Fuel Control Drive immediately after start when the engine is stable before the propeller is removed from the start locks. However, since the observed effects for these two conditions are the same, we combined both instances as ``Rapid, Uncommanded Acceleration During Engine Start''. Request To Change Airplane Operating Procedures The commenter requested changing the operating procedures for when the propeller is off the start locks to address the rapid uncommanded, uncontrolled increase in revolutions-per-minute (RPM). The commenter believes that if the fuel control drive fails when the propeller is off the start locks the engine's propeller governor will control and stabilize the engine RPM. We disagree with the commenter's justification because test data has shown that the engine propeller governor will not control and stabilize the engine RPM if the fuel control drive fails when the propeller is off the start locks. A rapid, uncommanded, uncontrolled increase in RPM is most evident during partial or full reverse. We simplified the operating procedure by removing the statement ``Power-- Move power lever to or toward flight idle as required to maintain engine limits'' with the propeller off the start locks as proposed in the NPRM. We changed Figure 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD by adding the following: ``Engine shut down--Move condition lever to EMERGENCY STOP''. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 2,250 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it will take 8 hours per engine to perform an FCU inspection. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Due to the more frequent inspections proposed by this AD, we estimate 10% of affected engines will require FCU assembly stub shaft replacement, and fuel pump or fuel control repair. We also estimate that repairs will not exceed $10,000 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $525,587 per year. [[Page 34536]] 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 have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2006-15-08, Amendment 39-14688 (71 FR 41121, July 20, 2006), and adding the following new AD: 2015-12-04 Honeywell International Inc.: Amendment 39-18177454851; Docket No. FAA-2006-23706; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-03-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 22, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2006-15-08, Amendment 39-14688 (71 FR 41121, July 20, 2006). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-1, - 2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -10, -10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UG, -10UGR, -10UR, - 11U, -12JR, -12UA, -12UAR, and -12UHR turboprop engines with Honeywell part numbers (P/Ns) for Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies listed in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, installed. Table 1 to Paragraph (c)--Affected FCU Assembly P/Ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Group No. Engine FCU assembly P/Ns ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1........................ TPE331-1, -2, and - P/N 869199-13, -20, -21, 2UA. -22, -23, -24, -25, - 26, -27, -28, -29, -31, -32, -33, -34, and -35. 2 *...................... TPE331-1, -2, and - P/N 869199-9, -10, -11, 2UA. 12, -14, -16, -17, and 18. 3........................ TPE331-3U, -3UW, - P/N 893561-7, -8, -9, - 5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, 10, -11, -14, -15, -16, -6, -6A, -l0AV, - -20, -26, -27, and -29; 10GP, -10GT, -l0P, or P/N 897770-1, -3, - and -l0T. 7, -9, -10, -11, -12, - 14, -15, -16, -25, -26, and -28. 4 *...................... TPE331-3U, -3UW, - P/N 893561-4, -5, -12, 5, -5B, -6, -6A, and -13 or P/N 897770- and -10T. 5, -8, and -13. 5........................ TPE331-10, -10R, - P/N 897375-2, -3, -4, - 10U, -10UA, -10UF, 5, -8, -9, -10, -11, - -10UG, -10UGR, - 12, -13, -14, -15, -16, 10UR, -11U, -12JR, -17, -19, -21, -24, - -12UA, -12UAR, and 25, -26, and -27; or P/ -12UHR. N 897780-1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7, -8, -9, - 10, -11, -14, -15, -16, -17, -18, -19, -20, - 21, -22, -23, -24, -25, -26, -27, -30, -32, - 34, -36, -37, and -38; or P/N 893561-17, -18, and -19. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * New/added FCU assembly P/Ns (d) Unsafe Condition We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel control drive that could result in damage to the engine and airplane. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Inspection of Engines With FCU Assembly P/Ns in Groups 2 and 4 For FCU assembly P/Ns in Groups 2 and 4 listed in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: (i) At the next scheduled inspection of the fuel control drive, or within 500 hours-in-service (HIS) after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the fuel control drive for wear. (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect the fuel control drive within every 1,000 HIS since-last-inspection (SLI). (2) Inspection of Engines With FCU Assembly P/Ns in Groups 1, 3, and 5 For FCU assembly P/Ns in Groups 1, 3, or 5 listed in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: (i) If on the effective date of this AD the FCU assembly has 950 or more HIS SLI, inspect the fuel control drive for wear within 50 HIS from the effective date of this AD. (ii) If on the effective date of this AD the FCU assembly has fewer than 950 HIS SLI, inspect the fuel control drive for wear before reaching 1,000 HIS. (iii) Thereafter, re-inspect the fuel control drive for wear within every 1,000 HIS SLI. (3) Airplane Operating Procedures Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, insert the information in Figure 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD, into the Emergency Procedures Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), and the Manufacturer's Operating Manual (MOM). [[Page 34537]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR17JN15.000 (f) Optional Terminating Action Replacing the affected FCU assembly with an FAA-approved FCU assembly P/N not listed in this AD is terminating action for the initial and repetitive inspections required by this AD, and for inserting the information in Figure 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD into the AFM, POH, and MOM. (g) Definitions For the purposes of this AD: (1) The ``fuel control drive'' is a series of mating splines located between the fuel pump and fuel control governor. (2) The fuel control drive consists of four drive splines: The fuel pump internal spline, the fuel control external ``quill shaft'' spline, and the stub shaft internal and external splines. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov. (2) Information pertaining to operating recommendations for affected engines after a fuel control drive failure is contained in Honeywell International Inc., Operating Information Letter (OIL) OI331-12R6, dated May 26, 2009, for multi-engine airplanes; and in OIL OI331-18R4, dated May 26, 2009, for single-engine airplanes. Information on fuel control drive inspection can be found in Section 72-00-00 of the applicable TPE331 maintenance manuals. These Honeywell International Inc., OILs and the TPE331 maintenance manuals, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD, can be obtained from Honeywell International Inc., using the contact information in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Honeywell International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034- 2802; Internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal/!ut; phone: 800-601-3099. (4) 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. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. [[Page 34538]] Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 5, 2015. Ann C. Mollica, Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-14694 Filed 6-16-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Conclusion DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
This action affects only certain novel Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket
or unusual design features on the contains this AD, the regulatory
Gulfstream Model GVII series airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 evaluation, any comments received, and
It is not a rule of general applicability. other information. The address for the
[Docket No. FAA–2006–23706; Directorate
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 Identifier 2006–NE–03–AD; Amendment 39– Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
18177; AD 2014–12–04] Document Management Facility, U.S.
Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting Department of Transportation, Docket
RIN 2120–AA64
and recordkeeping requirements. Operations, M–30, West Building
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
The authority citation for these New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
special conditions is as follows: International Inc. Turboprop Engines
DC 20590.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
44702, 44704.
Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
ACTION: Final rule.
The Special Conditions Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
SUMMARY: We are superseding FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Accordingly, pursuant to the airworthiness directive (AD) 2006–15– 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
authority delegated to me by the 08 for all Honeywell International Inc. 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax:
Administrator, the following special TPE331–1, –2, –2UA, –3U, –3UW, –5, 562–627–5210; email: joseph.costa@
conditions are issued, in lieu of –5A, –5AB, –5B, –6, –6A, –10, –10AV, faa.gov.
§ 25.397(c), as part of the type- –10GP, –10GT, –10P, –10R, –10T, –10U,
certification basis. –10UA, –10UF, –10UG, –10UGR, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
For Gulfstream Model GVII series –10UR, –11U, –12JR, –12UA, –12UAR, Discussion
airplanes equipped with side-stick and –12UHR turboprop engines with
controls designed for forces to be certain Honeywell part numbers (P/Ns) We issued a notice of proposed
applied by one wrist and not arms, the of Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
limit pilot forces are as follows. assemblies, installed. AD 2006–15–08 part 39 to supersede AD 2006–15–08,
required initial and repetitive Amendment 39–14688 (71 FR 41121,
1. For all components between and dimensional inspections of the fuel July 20, 2006), (‘‘AD 2006–15–08’’). AD
including the side-stick control- control drives for wear, and replacement 2006–15–08 applied to all Honeywell
assembly handle and its control stops: of the FCU and fuel pump. This new AD International Inc. TPE331–1, –2, –2UA,
requires initial and repetitive –3U, –3UW, –5, –5A, –5AB, –5B, –6,
Pitch Roll dimensional inspections of the affected –6A, –10, –10AV, –10GP, –10GT, –10P,
fuel control drives and insertion of –10R, –10T, –10U, –10UA, –10UF,
Nose up, 200 lbf ....... Nose left, 100 lbf.
certain airplane operating procedures –10UG, –10UGR, –10UR, –11U, –12JR,
Nose down, 200 lbf ... Nose right, 100 lbf.
into the applicable flight manuals. This –12UA, –12UAR, and –12UHR
AD was prompted by reports of loss of turboprop engines with certain
2. For all other components of the the fuel control drive, leading to engine Honeywell part numbers (P/Ns) of
side-stick control assembly, but overspeed, overtorque, overtemperature, Woodward FCU assemblies, installed.
excluding the internal components of uncontained rotor failure, and The NPRM published in the Federal
the electrical sensor assemblies, to avoid asymmetric thrust in multi-engine Register on March 19, 2014 (79 FR
damage to the control system as the airplanes. We are issuing this AD to 15261). The NPRM was prompted by
result of an in-flight jam: prevent failure of the fuel control drive reports of loss of the fuel control drive,
that could result in damage to the leading to engine overspeed, overtorque,
Pitch Roll engine and airplane. overtemperature, uncontained rotor
DATES: This AD is effective July 22, failure, and asymmetric thrust in multi-
Nose up, 125 lbf ....... Nose left, 50 lbf. engine airplanes. The NPRM proposed
2015.
Nose down, 125 lbf ... Nose right, 50 lbf.
ADDRESSES: For service information to continue to require initial and
identified in this AD, contact Honeywell repetitive dimensional inspections of
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, the affected fuel control drives but
International Inc., 111 S 34th Street,
2015. would no longer require the installation
Phoenix, AZ 85034–2802; phone: 800–
Jeffrey E. Duven, 601–3099; Internet: https:// of a modified FCU. The NPRM also
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/ proposed to require insertion of certain
Aircraft Certification Service. portal/!ut/. You may view this service airplane operating procedures into the
[FR Doc. 2015–14904 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am] information at the FAA, Engine & applicable flight manuals. We are
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
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Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For fuel control drive that could result in
information on the availability of this damage to the engine and airplane.
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Comments
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Examining the AD Docket We gave the public the opportunity to
You may examine the AD docket on participate in developing this AD. The
the Internet at http:// following presents the comments
www.regulations.gov by searching for received on the NPRM (79 FR 15261,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2006– March 19, 2014) and the FAA’s response
23706; or in person at the Docket to each comment.
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Authority for This Rulemaking responsibilities among the various Authority 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I § 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify that this AD: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory removing airworthiness directive (AD)
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 2006–15–08, Amendment 39–14688 (71
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under FR 41121, July 20, 2006), and adding the
Aviation Programs, describes in more
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s following new AD:
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
authority. 2015–12–04 Honeywell International Inc.:
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–18177454851; Docket
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
making a regulatory distinction, and No. FAA–2006–23706; Directorate
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
(4) Will not have a significant Identifier 2006–NE–03–AD.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Effective Date
on a substantial number of small entities
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD is effective July 22, 2015.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Flexibility Act. (b) Affected ADs
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD replaces AD 2006–15–08,
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Amendment 39–14688 (71 FR 41121, July 20,
is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference, 2006).
because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety. (c) Applicability
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment This AD applies to all Honeywell
action. International Inc. TPE331–1, –2, –2UA, –3U,
Accordingly, under the authority
–3UW, –5, –5A, –5AB, –5B, –6, –6A, –10,
Regulatory Findings delegated to me by the Administrator, –10AV, –10GP, –10GT, –10P, –10R, –10T,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as –10U, –10UA, –10UF, –10UG, –10UGR,
We have determined that this AD will
follows: –10UR, –11U, –12JR, –12UA, –12UAR, and
not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will –12UHR turboprop engines with Honeywell
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
not have a substantial direct effect on part numbers (P/Ns) for Woodward fuel
DIRECTIVES
the States, on the relationship between control unit (FCU) assemblies listed in Table
the national government and the States, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, installed.
or on the distribution of power and continues to read as follows:
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (c)—AFFECTED FCU ASSEMBLY P/NS
Group No. Engine FCU assembly P/Ns
1 ......................... TPE331–1, –2, and –2UA ....................... P/N 869199–13, –20, –21, –22, –23, –24, –25, –26, –27, –28, –29, –31, –32,
–33, –34, and –35.
2 * ....................... TPE331–1, –2, and –2UA ....................... P/N 869199–9, –10, –11, –12, –14, –16, –17, and –18.
3 ......................... TPE331–3U, –3UW, –5, –5A, –5AB, P/N 893561–7, –8, –9, –10, –11, –14, –15, –16, –20, –26, –27, and –29; or P/N
–5B, –6, –6A, –l0AV, –10GP, –10GT, 897770–1, –3, –7, –9, –10, –11, –12, –14, –15, –16, –25, –26, and –28.
–l0P, and –l0T.
4 * ....................... TPE331–3U, –3UW, –5, –5B, –6, –6A, P/N 893561–4, –5, –12, and –13 or P/N 897770–5, –8, and –13.
and –10T.
5 ......................... TPE331–10, –10R, –10U, –10UA, P/N 897375–2, –3, –4, –5, –8, –9, –10, –11, –12, –13, –14, –15, –16, –17, –19,
–10UF, –10UG, –10UGR, –10UR, –21, –24, –25, –26, and –27; or P/N 897780–1, –2, –3, –4, –5, –6, –7, –8, –9,
–11U, –12JR, –12UA, –12UAR, and –10, –11, –14, –15, –16, –17, –18, –19, –20, –21, –22, –23, –24, –25, –26,
–12UHR. –27, –30, –32, –34, –36, –37, and –38; or P/N 893561–17, –18, and –19.
* New/added FCU assembly P/Ns
(d) Unsafe Condition service (HIS) after the effective date of this (ii) If on the effective date of this AD the
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the fuel FCU assembly has fewer than 950 HIS SLI,
of the fuel control drive that could result in control drive for wear. inspect the fuel control drive for wear before
damage to the engine and airplane. (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect the fuel control reaching 1,000 HIS.
drive within every 1,000 HIS since-last- (iii) Thereafter, re-inspect the fuel control
(e) Compliance
inspection (SLI). drive for wear within every 1,000 HIS SLI.
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already (2) Inspection of Engines With FCU Assembly (3) Airplane Operating Procedures
done. P/Ns in Groups 1, 3, and 5 Within 60 days after the effective date of
(1) Inspection of Engines With FCU Assembly For FCU assembly P/Ns in Groups 1, 3, or this AD, insert the information in Figure 1 to
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P/Ns in Groups 2 and 4 5 listed in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: paragraph (e) of this AD, into the Emergency
For FCU assembly P/Ns in Groups 2 and (i) If on the effective date of this AD the Procedures Section of the Airplane Flight
4 listed in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: FCU assembly has 950 or more HIS SLI, Manual (AFM), Pilot Operating Handbook
(i) At the next scheduled inspection of the inspect the fuel control drive for wear within (POH), and the Manufacturer’s Operating
fuel control drive, or within 500 hours-in- 50 HIS from the effective date of this AD. Manual (MOM).
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![34538 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 116 / Wednesday, June 17, 2015 / Rules and Regulations
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on SUMMARY: NMFS implements amberjack, almaco jack, or banded
June 5, 2015. accountability measures (AMs) for the rudderfish on board must have landed
Ann C. Mollica, commercial sector for the lesser and bartered, traded, or sold such
Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & amberjack, almaco jack, and banded species prior to 12:01 a.m., local time,
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification rudderfish complex in the South June 23, 2015. During the closure, the
Service. Atlantic for the 2015 fishing year bag limit specified in 50 CFR
[FR Doc. 2015–14694 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am] through this temporary rule. 622.187(b)(8) and the possession limits
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Commercial landings for the lesser specified in 50 CFR 622.187(c) apply to
amberjack, almaco jack, and banded all harvest or possession of lesser
rudderfish complex, as estimated by the amberjack, almaco jack, or banded
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Science and Research Director, are rudderfish in or from the South Atlantic
COMMISSION projected to reach their combined EEZ. These bag and possession limits
commercial annual catch limit (ACL) on apply in the South Atlantic on board a
29 CFR Part 1611 June 23, 2015. Therefore, NMFS closes vessel for which a valid Federal
the commercial sector for this complex commercial or charter vessel/headboat
Privacy Act Regulations on June 23, 2015, through the remainder permit for South Atlantic snapper-
of the fishing year in the exclusive grouper has been issued, without regard
CFR Correction
economic zone (EEZ) of the South to where such species were harvested,
■ In Title 29 of the Code of Federal Atlantic. This closure is necessary to i.e., in state or Federal waters. During
Regulations, Parts 900 to 1899, revised protect the lesser amberjack, almaco the closure, the sale or purchase of
as of July 1, 2014, on page 257, in jack, and banded rudderfish resources. lesser amberjack, almaco jack, or banded
§ 1611.3, in paragraph (b)(3), the address DATES: This rule is effective 12:01 a.m., rudderfish taken from the EEZ is
‘‘1801 L Street NW.’’ is corrected to read local time, June 23, 2015, until 12:01 prohibited. The prohibition on sale or
‘‘131 M Street NE.’’. a.m., local time, January 1, 2016. purchase does not apply to the sale or
[FR Doc. 2015–14654 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: purchase of lesser amberjack, almaco
Catherine Hayslip, NMFS Southeast jack, or banded rudderfish that were
BILLING CODE 1505–01–D
Regional Office, telephone: 727–824– harvested, landed ashore, and sold prior
5305, email: catherine.hayslip@ to 12:01 a.m., local time, June 23, 2015,
noaa.gov. and were held in cold storage by a
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION dealer or processor.
AGENCY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
snapper-grouper fishery of the South Classification
40 CFR Part 52 Atlantic, which includes the lesser The Regional Administrator,
amberjack, almaco jack, and banded Southeast Region, NMFS, has
Approval and Promulgation of rudderfish complex, is managed under
Implementation Plans determined this temporary rule is
the Fishery Management Plan for the necessary for the conservation and
CFR Correction Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South management of the lesser amberjack,
Atlantic Region (FMP). The FMP was almaco jack, and banded rudderfish
In Title 40 of the Code of Federal prepared by the South Atlantic Fishery complex, a component of the South
Regulations, Part 52 (§§ 52.1019 to Management Council and is Atlantic snapper-grouper fishery, and is
52.2019), revised as of July 1, 2014, on implemented under the authority of the consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens
page 649, in § 52.1881, paragraph (b) is Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Act and other applicable laws.
removed and reserved. Conservation and Management Act This action is taken under 50 CFR
[FR Doc. 2015–14652 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am] (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations 622.193(l)(1)(i) and is exempt from
BILLING CODE 1505–01–D at 50 CFR part 622. review under Executive Order 12866.
The combined commercial ACL for These measures are exempt from the
the lesser amberjack, almaco jack, and procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE banded rudderfish complex is 189,422 Act because the temporary rule is issued
lb (85,920 kg), round weight. Under 50 without opportunity for prior notice and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric CFR 622.193(l)(1)(i), NMFS is required comment.
Administration to close the commercial sector for the This action responds to the best
lesser amberjack, almaco jack, and scientific information available. The
50 CFR Part 622 banded rudderfish complex when the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries,
[Docket No. 120815345–3525–02] commercial ACL has been reached, or is NOAA (AA), finds that the need to
projected to be reached, by filing a immediately implement this action to
RIN 0648–XD988 notification to that effect with the Office close the commercial sector for the
of the Federal Register. NMFS has lesser amberjack, almaco jack, and
Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South determined that the commercial sector banded rudderfish complex constitutes
Atlantic; 2015 Commercial for this complex is projected to reach good cause to waive the requirements to
Accountability Measure and Closure the ACL on June 23, 2015. Therefore, provide prior notice and opportunity for
for the South Atlantic Lesser this temporary rule implements an AM public comment pursuant to the
Amberjack, Almaco Jack, and Banded to close the commercial sector for the authority set forth in 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B),
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Rudderfish Complex lesser amberjack, almaco jack, and as such procedures are unnecessary and
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries banded rudderfish complex in the South contrary to the public interest. Such
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atlantic, effective 12:01 a.m., local time procedures are unnecessary because the
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), June 23, 2015. rule itself has been subject to notice and
Commerce. The operator of a vessel with a valid comment, and all that remains is to
commercial vessel permit for South notify the public of the closure. Such
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure.
Atlantic snapper-grouper having lesser procedures are contrary to the public
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 22, 2015. | |
| Contact | Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562- 627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 34534 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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