80_FR_41031 80 FR 40897 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

80 FR 40897 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 134 (July 14, 2015)

Page Range40897-40899
FR Document2015-16584

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

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0482; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-06-AD; 
Amendment 39-18200; AD 2015-14-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 18, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 18, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
0482. 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-
0482; 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 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 
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: Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; 
fax: 781-238-7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2015 (80 FR 
19244). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

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

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Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 19244, April 10, 
2015).

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

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

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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 this AD:
    (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.

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

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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):

2015-14-02 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously held 
by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39-
18200; Docket No. FAA-2015-0482; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-06-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective August 18, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

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

(d) Reason

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

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless 
already done.
    (1) Within 300 flight hours, or six months after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the reduction gearbox and 
supporting cone. Use GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletins 
(ASBs) No. M601E-11/28, M601E-11A/15, and M601F/26, all Revision 2, all 
dated January 23, 2015, including Appendix 2, paragraph 4., Inspection, 
(the issue date is not specified in the appendix), as applicable, to do 
the inspection.
    (2) If any crack is detected on the quill shaft, PT shaft, or the 
supporting cone, or if the quill shaft or PT shaft involute spline wear 
exceeds 0.12 mm, then before further flight, replace each cracked or 
worn part with a part eligible for installation.

(f) Credit for Previous Actions

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

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Haberlen, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0014, 
dated January 30, 2015, for more information. You may examine the MCAI 
in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-0482.

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(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation 
by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the 
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 
M601E-11/28, Revision 2, dated January 23, 2015, including Appendix 2, 
(the issue date is not specified in the appendix).
    (ii) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No. M601E-11A/15, Revision 2, 
dated January 23, 2015, including Appendix 2, (the issue date is not 
specified in the appendix).
    (iii) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No. M601F/26, Revision 2, dated 
January 23, 2015, including Appendix 2, (the issue date is not 
specified in the appendix).

    Note 1 to paragraph (i)(2):  GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASBs No. 
M601E-11/28, M601E-11A/15, and M601F/26, all Revision 2, all dated 
January 23, 2015, including Appendix 2, are co-published as one 
document with ASBs No. M601D/44, M601D-1/29, M601D-11NZ/18, M601E/
59, and M601E-21/26, which are not incorporated by reference.

    (3) For GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. service information identified in 
this 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.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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.
    (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives 
and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 26, 2015.
Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-16584 Filed 7-13-15; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 134 / Tuesday, July 14, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 40897 553(a)(2) of the APA, we have 8101 East Prentice Avenue, Suite 1200, Examining the AD Docket determined that notice and public Greenwood Village, CO 80111–2939 comment are unnecessary and contrary 2180 Harvard Street, Suite 300, You may examine the AD docket on to the public interest. Under 5 U.S.C. Sacramento, CA 95815–3323. the Internet at http:// 553(b)(A) and (B) of the APA, an agency www.regulations.gov by searching for Dated: July 8, 2015. may publish regulations in final form and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Dale L. Aultman, 0482; or in person at the Docket when they involve matters of agency Secretary, Farm Credit Administration. Management Facility between 9 a.m. organization or where the agency for good cause finds that notice and public [FR Doc. 2015–17242 Filed 7–13–15; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, comment are impracticable, BILLING CODE 6705–01–P except Federal holidays. The AD docket unnecessary, or contrary to the public contains this AD, the mandatory interest. As discussed above, this continuing airworthiness information amendment results from recent address DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any changes due to the relocation of one comments received, and other field office. Because the amendment Federal Aviation Administration information. The address for the Docket will provide accurate and current Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is information on field office addresses to 14 CFR Part 39 Document Management Facility, U.S. the public, it would be contrary to the [Docket No. FAA–2015–0482; Directorate Department of Transportation, Docket public interest to delay amending the Identifier 2015–NE–06–AD; Amendment 39– Operations, M–30, West Building regulation. 18200; AD 2015–14–02] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, III. Regulatory Flexibility Act RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. Pursuant to section 605(b) of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines et seq.), FCA hereby certifies that the Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine final rule will not have a significant AGENCY: Federal Aviation & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England economic impact on a substantial Administration (FAA), DOT. Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; number of small entities. Each of the ACTION: Final rule. phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238– banks in the Farm Credit System 7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov. (System), considered together with its SUMMARY: We are adopting a new affiliated associations, has assets and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: annual income in excess of the amounts serial number GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Discussion that would qualify them as small M601E–11, M601E–11A, and M601F entities. Therefore, System institutions turboprop engines. This AD requires We issued a notice of proposed are not ‘‘small entities’’ as defined in the inspection of the reduction gearbox and rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Regulatory Flexibility Act. supporting cone. This AD was prompted part 39 by adding an AD that would by the determination that wear or apply to the specified products. The List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 600 cracking, and subsequent misalignment NPRM was published in the Federal Organization and functions of the quill shaft of the engine and the Register on April 10, 2015 (80 FR (Government agencies). power turbine (PT) shaft, may lead to 19244). The NPRM proposed to correct As stated in the preamble, part 600 of rupture of the quill shaft, overspeed of an unsafe condition for the specified chapter VI, title 12, of the Code of the PT, and uncontained engine failure. products. The MCAI states: Federal Regulations is amended as We are issuing this AD to prevent follows: It has been identified that misalignment misalignment and rupture of the quill between the quill shaft of the engine and the shaft, which could lead to overspeed of PART 600—ORGANIZATION AND Power Turbine (PT) shaft may lead to a the PT, uncontained engine failure, and rupture of the quill shaft. FUNCTIONS damage to the airplane. This condition, if not detected and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 600 DATES: This AD becomes effective corrected, could lead to overspeed of the PT continues to read as follows: August 18, 2015. and consequent uncontained engine failure, The Director of the Federal Register possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane Authority: Secs. 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.17, 8.11 of the Farm Credit Act (12 U.S.C. approved the incorporation by reference and injury to occupants and/or persons on 2241, 2242, 2243, 2244, 2245, 2252, 2279aa– of certain publications listed in this AD the ground. 11). as of August 18, 2015. Related Service Information Under 1 ■ 2. Amend § 600.2 by revising ADDRESSES: For service information CFR Part 51 paragraph (b) to read as follows: identified in this AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, We reviewed GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. § 600.2 Farm Credit Administration. 199 02 Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs) No. * * * * * Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: M601E–11/28, M601E–11A/15, and (b) Locations. FCA’s headquarters +420 222 538 222. It is also available on M601F/26, all Revision 2, all dated address is 1501 Farm Credit Drive, the Internet at http:// January 23, 2015. This service asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES McLean, Virginia 22102–5090. The FCA www.regulations.gov by searching for information describes procedures for has the following field offices: and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– inspecting the M601 reduction gearbox 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, VA 0482. You may view this service and supporting cone. This service 22102–5090 information at the FAA, Engine & information is reasonably available 7900 International Drive, Suite 200, Propeller Directorate, 12 New England because the interested parties have Bloomington, MN 55425–2563 Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For access to it through their normal course 500 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite information on the availability of this of business or by the means identified 400, Irving, TX 75602–3957 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:02 Jul 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\14JYR1.SGM 14JYR1

40898 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 134 / Tuesday, July 14, 2015 / Rules and Regulations Comments (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation and rupture of the quill shaft, which We gave the public the opportunity to in Alaska to the extent that it justifies could lead to overspeed of the PT, participate in developing this AD. We making a regulatory distinction, and uncontained engine failure, and damage (4) Will not have a significant to the airplane. received no comments on the NPRM (80 economic impact, positive or negative, FR 19244, April 10, 2015). (e) Actions and Compliance on a substantial number of small entities Conclusion under the criteria of the Regulatory Comply with this AD within the We reviewed the available data and Flexibility Act. compliance times specified, unless determined that air safety and the List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 already done. public interest require adopting this AD Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Within 300 flight hours, or six as proposed. safety, Incorporation by reference, months after the effective date of this Safety. AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the Costs of Compliance reduction gearbox and supporting cone. We estimate that this AD affects 16 Adoption of the Amendment Use GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert engines installed on airplanes of U.S. Accordingly, under the authority Service Bulletins (ASBs) No. M601E– registry. We also estimate that it would delegated to me by the Administrator, 11/28, M601E–11A/15, and M601F/26, take about 112 hours per engine to the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as all Revision 2, all dated January 23, comply with this AD. The average labor follows: 2015, including Appendix 2, paragraph rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost 4., Inspection, (the issue date is not about $21,376 per engine. Based on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS specified in the appendix), as these figures, we estimate the cost of DIRECTIVES applicable, to do the inspection. this AD on U.S. operators to be (2) If any crack is detected on the quill $494,336. Our cost estimate is exclusive ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 shaft, PT shaft, or the supporting cone, of possible warranty coverage. continues to read as follows: or if the quill shaft or PT shaft involute Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. spline wear exceeds 0.12 mm, then before further flight, replace each Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] cracked or worn part with a part eligible specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding for installation. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness section 106, describes the authority of (f) Credit for Previous Actions directive (AD): the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2015–14–02 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. If you performed the actions required Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (Type Certificate previously held by paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of this detail the scope of the Agency’s by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter AD before the effective date of this AD authority. a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): using GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASBs No. We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–18200; Docket No. M601E–11/28, M601E–11A/15, or the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, FAA–2015–0482; Directorate M601F/26, all Revision 1, all dated Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Identifier 2015–NE–06–AD. December 23, 2014, as applicable, or General requirements.’’ Under that Initial Issues, all dated June 27, 2014, as section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Effective Date applicable, you have met the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD becomes effective August 18, requirements of this AD. air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures 2015. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance the Administrator finds necessary for (b) Affected ADs (AMOCs) safety in air commerce. This regulation None. is within the scope of that authority The Manager, Engine Certification because it addresses an unsafe condition (c) Applicability Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for that is likely to exist or develop on this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech CFR 39.19 to make your request. You products identified in this rulemaking s.r.o. M601E–11, M601E–11A, and action. may email your request to: ANE-AD- M601F turboprop engines with the AMOC@faa.gov. Regulatory Findings following serial numbers (S/Ns): (1) Model M601E–11: S/Ns 833244, (h) Related Information We determined that this AD will not 841289, 852239, 861007, 881217, have federalism implications under (1) For more information about this 884021, 892046, 892219, 894018, Executive Order 13132. This AD will AD, contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace 903028, 913038, and 912023. not have a substantial direct effect on (2) Model M601E–11A: S/Ns 902004 Engineer, Engine Certification Office, the States, on the relationship between and 883046. FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 the national government and the States, (3) Model M601F: S/Ns 912001 and New England Executive Park, or on the distribution of power and 924002. Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– responsibilities among the various 238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199; email: levels of government. (d) Reason philip.haberlen@faa.gov. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES For the reasons discussed above, I This AD was prompted by the (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation certify this AD: determination that wear or cracking, Safety Agency AD 2015–0014, dated (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory and subsequent misalignment of the January 30, 2015, for more information. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, quill shaft of the engine and the power You may examine the MCAI in the AD (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under turbine (PT) shaft, may lead to rupture docket on the Internet at http:// the DOT Regulatory Policies and of the quill shaft, overspeed of the PT, www.regulations.gov by searching for Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, and uncontained engine failure. We are and locating it in Docket No. FAA– 1979), issuing this AD to prevent misalignment 2015–0482. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 134 / Tuesday, July 14, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 40899 (i) Material Incorporated by Reference DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and (1) The Director of the Federal Federal Aviation Administration other information. The address for the Register approved the incorporation by Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is reference (IBR) of the service 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Management Facility, U.S. information listed in this paragraph Department of Transportation, Docket [Docket No. FAA–2014–0339; Directorate under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Identifier 2014–NM–025–AD; Amendment Operations, M–30, West Building (2) You must use this service 39–18192; AD 2015–13–05] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 information as applicable to do the New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Company Airplanes Nenita Odesa, Aerospace Engineer, (i) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los Service Bulletin (ASB) No. M601E–11/ AGENCY: Federal Aviation Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 28, Revision 2, dated January 23, 2015, Administration (FAA), DOT. 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, including Appendix 2, (the issue date is ACTION: Final rule. CA 90712–4137; telephone: 562–627– not specified in the appendix). 5234; fax: 562–627–5210; email: (ii) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new nenita.odesa@faa.gov. M601E–11A/15, Revision 2, dated airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: January 23, 2015, including Appendix 2, The Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 Discussion (the issue date is not specified in the appendix). series airplanes. This AD was prompted We issued a notice of proposed by reports of fatigue cracks found in the rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR (iii) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No. upper corners of the forward entry door part 39 by adding an AD that would M601F/26, Revision 2, dated January 23, skin cutout. This AD requires repetitive apply to certain The Boeing Company 2015, including Appendix 2, (the issue inspections for cracking in the upper Model 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, date is not specified in the appendix). corners of the forward entry door skin –400, and –500 series airplanes. The Note 1 to paragraph (i)(2): GE Aviation cutout, and repair if necessary. NPRM published in the Federal Czech s.r.o. ASBs No. M601E–11/28, M601E– Accomplishment of this repair or a Register on June 11, 2014 (79 FR 33484). 11A/15, and M601F/26, all Revision 2, all preventive modification terminates the The NPRM was prompted by reports of dated January 23, 2015, including Appendix repetitive inspections. We are issuing fatigue cracks found in the upper 2, are co-published as one document with this AD to detect and correct cracking in corners of the forward entry door skin ASBs No. M601D/44, M601D–1/29, M601D– the doorway upper corners, which cutout. The NPRM proposed to require 11NZ/18, M601E/59, and M601E–21/26, could result in cabin depressurization. repetitive inspections for cracking in the which are not incorporated by reference. DATES: This AD is effective August 18, upper corners of the forward entry door 2015. skin cutout, and repair if necessary. (3) For GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. The Director of the Federal Register Accomplishment of this repair or a service information identified in this approved the incorporation by reference preventive modification would AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., of certain publications listed in this AD terminate the repetitive inspections. We Beranových 65, 199 02 Praha 9— as of August 18, 2015. are issuing this AD to detect and correct Letňany, Czech Republic; phone: +420 cracking in the doorway upper corners, ADDRESSES: For service information 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222. identified in this AD, contact Boeing which could result in cabin (4) You may view this service Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data depressurization. information at FAA, Engine & Propeller & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, Comments Directorate, 12 New England Executive MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; We gave the public the opportunity to Park, Burlington, MA. For information telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1; participate in developing this AD. The on the availability of this material at the fax 206–766–5680; Internet https:// following presents the comments FAA, call 781–238–7125. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view received on the NPRM (79 FR 33484, (5) You may view this service this referenced service information at June 11, 2014) and the FAA’s response the FAA, Transport Airplane to each comment. information at the National Archives Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., and Records Administration (NARA). Support for the NPRM (79 FR 33484, Renton, WA. For information on the For information on the availability of June 11, 2014) availability of this material at the FAA, this material at NARA, call 202–741– call 425–227–1221. It is also available 6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ Boeing stated that it supports the on the Internet at http:// NPRM (79 FR 33484, June 11, 2014). federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. www.regulations.gov by searching for Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– Request To Clarify Terminating Action June 26, 2015. 0339. Southwest Airlines (SWA) requested Ann C. Mollica, confirmation that paragraph 3.B.4. of the Examining the AD Docket Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification You may examine the AD docket on Alert Service Bulletin 737–53A1163, Service. the Internet at http:// Revision 1, dated January 8, 2014, is an www.regulations.gov by searching for acceptable terminating action for the [FR Doc. 2015–16584 Filed 7–13–15; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– inspection requirements of paragraph BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0339; or in person at the Docket (g)(1) of this NPRM (79 FR 33484, June Management Facility between 9 a.m. 11, 2014) for the repaired door corners. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, SWA stated that the repairs provided except Federal holidays. 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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective August 18, 2015.
ContactPhilip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 40897 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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