80 FR 58339 - Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 188 (September 29, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 188 (Tuesday, September 29, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 58339-58342] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-23617] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56-AD; Amendment 39-18269; AD 2015-19-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-26-04 for certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. AD 2011-26-04 required inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2011-26-04, and expands the list of affected engine models. This AD was prompted by revised service information that added engine models to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective November 3, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 3, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800-258-3279; fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (781) 238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2007-0218. 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-2007- 0218; 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: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011), (``AD 2011-26-04''). AD 2011-26-04 applied to certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2013 (78 FR 70240). The NPRM was prompted by revised service information that added engine models to the applicability. The NPRM proposed to expand the scope by adding the IO-540-C1C5 and IO-540-D4B5 engine models and requiring inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013; Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. 342G, dated August 29, 2013; and Supplement No. 2 to MSB No. 342G, dated January 23, 2014. The service information describes procedures for fuel line and support clamp inspection and installation. 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. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments [[Page 58340]] received on the proposal and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Add an Engine Model Aerotech Publications and an individual commenter requested that the Lycoming LIO-360-M1A be added to the AD. The justification given was that the type certificate data sheet, 1E10, shows the LIO-360-M1A to be identical to the IO-360-M1A except with counter rotation. Additionally, unless specific engine models are listed in the AD, exempting those engines with maintenance manuals would prevent the maintenance technician from knowing which engines are exempt. We disagree. The engine certification basis determines if an engine model's mandatory maintenance will be managed by a dedicated engine maintenance manual (EMM) with an airworthiness limitations section (ALS) or by manufacturer's service bulletins (SBs). Engines certified to 14 CFR 33, as was LIO-360-M1A, have a dedicated EMM with an ALS that includes the fuel tube inspection in Section 05-00-00. We did not change this AD. Request To Add Service Information Lycoming Engines requested that Lycoming SB 342G, Supplement No. 2, dated January 23, 2014 be added to this AD. Lycoming said that SB 342G, Supplement No. 2 removes the eight inch spacing dimension between clamps and corrects Diagram No. 30 for the IO-540-M1C5 engine model. We agree. We changed this AD to include Lycoming SB 342G, Supplement No. 2. Request To Allow Previously Approved Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) Central Airlines requested that AMOCs previously approved in AD 2008-14-07 and AD 2011-26-04 be allowed for use in this AD. We agree. We changed the AMOC paragraph in this AD by adding: ``AMOCs previously approved for AD 2008-14-07, Amendment 39-15602 (73 FR 39574, July 10, 2008) (``AD 2008-14-07'') and AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011) (``AD 2011-26-04'') are approved as AMOCs to the corresponding requirements in paragraph (e) of this AD.'' Request To Change Applicability An anonymous commenter requested that Continental and Jacobs R-755 engines, be added to the applicability of this AD. There was no justification provided for the request to add Continental engine(s). The commenter said that the Jacobs R-755 engine uses the same fuel units and Lycoming fuel injector tubes. We disagree. We have received no data to indicate that any other engines, including Continental engines, have the same problem as the Lycoming engines. We also do not agree with adding the Jacbos R-755 engine to the applicability because the unsafe condition for this AD concerns missing or improperly clamped fuel injector fuel lines. We have received no reports of problems with fuel injector fuel lines for the R-755; therefore, the R-755 engine does not need to be included in this AD. We did not change this AD. Correction to Applicability Since we issued the NPRM (78 FR 70240, November 25, 2013) (``the NPRM''), we determined that a discussion of a change to the engine model applicability was omitted from the NPRM. Engine model LIO-360-M1A was removed from the Applicability paragraph in this AD because the fuel tube inspections are documented in the ALS for this engine model. We also determined that the NPRM incorrectly stated that the proposed AD action would add three engine models to the applicability list of the affected engines. The NPRM added two engine models, the IO- 540-C1C5 and IO-540-D4B5, to applicability list of affected engines. Correction to the Costs of Compliance Since we issued the NPRM, we determined that the Costs of Compliance paragraph was incorrect. We changed the Costs of Compliance paragraph in this AD to correct that error. 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. We have determined that these changes:[Agr]re 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 about 37,270 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will require 1 hour to inspect 19,081 four cylinder engines, 1.5 hours to inspect 18,000 six cylinder engines, and 2 hours to inspect 189 eight cylinder engines. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $3,949,015. 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 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, [[Page 58341]] 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: 0 a. Removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-26-04 (76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011) (``AD 2011-26-04''); and 0 b. Adding the following new AD: 2015-19-07 Lycoming Engines (Type Certificate previously held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation) Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines: Amendment 39-18269; Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 3, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Lycoming Engines fuel injected reciprocating engine models identified in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, with externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines (stainless steel tube assembly), installed. Table 1 to Paragraph (c)--Engine Models Affected ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Engine Model ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AEIO-320............................. -D1B, -D2B, -E1B, -E2B. AIO-320.............................. -A1B, -BIB, -C1B. IO-320............................... -B1A, -B1C, -C1A, -D1A, -D1B, - E1A, -E1B, -E2A, -E2B. LIO-320.............................. -B1A, -C1A. AEIO-360............................. -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1D, -A1E, - A1E6, -B1F, -B2F, -B1G6, -B1H, - B4A, -H1A, -H1B. AIO-360.............................. -A1A, -A1B, -B1B. HIO-360.............................. -A1A, -A1B, -B1A, -C1A, -C1B, - D1A, -E1AD, -E1BD, -F1AD, -G1A. IO-360............................... -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1B6D, -A1C, A1D, -A1D6, -A2A, -A2B, -A3B6, - A3B6D, -B1B, -B1D, -B1E, -B1F, - B1G6, -B2F, -B2F6, -B4A, -C1A, - C1B, -C1C, -C1C6, -C1D6, -C1E6, C1F, -C1G6, -F1A, -J1A6D, -M1B, L2A, -M1A. IVO-360.............................. -A1A. LIO-360.............................. -C1E6. TIO-360.............................. -A1B, -C1A6D. IGO-480.............................. -A1B6. AEIO-540............................. -D4A5, -D4B5, -D4D5, -L1B5, - L1B5D, -L1D5. IGO-540.............................. -B1A, -B1C. IO-540............................... -A1A5, -AA1A5, -AA1B5, -AB1A5, - AC1A5, -AE1A5, -B1A5, -B1C5, - C1B5, -C1C5, -C4B5, -C4D5D, - D4A5, -D4B5, -E1A5, -E1B5, - G1A5, -G1B5, -G1C5, -G1D5, - G1E5, -G1F5, -J4A5, -V4A5D, - K1A5, -K1A5D, -K1B5, -K1C5, - K1D5, -K1E5, -K1E5D, -K1F5, - K1H5, -K1J5, -K1F5D, -K1G5, - K1G5D, -K1H5, -K1J5D, -K1K5, - K1E5, -K1E5D, -K1F5, -K1J5, - L1C5, -M1A5, -M1B5D, -M1C5, - N1A5, -P1A5, -R1A5, -S1A5, - T4A5D, -T4B5, -T4B5D, -T4C5D, - V4A5, -V4A5D, -W1A5, -W1A5D, - W3A5D. IVO-540.............................. -A1A. LTIO-540............................. -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -N2BD, -R2AD, -U2A, -V2AD, -W2A. TIO-540.............................. -A1A, -A1B, -A2A, -A2B, -A2C, - AE2A, -AH1A, -AA1AD, -AF1A, - AF1B, -AG1A, -AB1AD, -AB1BD, - AH1A, -AJ1A, -AK1A, -C1A, -E1A, G1A, -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -N2BD, R2AD, -S1AD, -U2A, -V2AD, -W2A. TIVO-540............................. -A2A. IO-720............................... -A1A, -A1B, -D1B, -D1BD, -D1C, - D1CD, -B1B, -B1BD, -C1B. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Engine models IO-540-AG1A5, LIO-360-M1A, IO-390-A Series, AEIO- 390-A Series, IO-540-AF1A5, IO-580-B1A, and AEIO-580-B1A, are not listed in Table 1. These engine models are accounted for in the Maintenance and Overhaul Manual with an Airworthiness Limitations Section. As Lycoming has more engine models certified they will add them to this list of engines with a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual. To determine if your engine has a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual you can either contact Lycoming, or you can refer to Lycoming's list of maintenance publications for engines that have a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by revised service information that added engine models to the applicability. This service information adds engine models requiring inspection and technical updates. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Initial Inspections (i) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, inspect the fuel injector fuel lines and clamps between the fuel manifold and the fuel injector nozzles. Use Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013; Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. 342G, dated August 29, 2013; and Supplement No. 2 to MSB No. 342G, dated January 23, 2014 to perform the inspection. Replace any fuel injector fuel line or clamp that fails the inspection required by the Fuel Line Inspection and Installation Checklist in MSB No. 342G. (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect after any maintenance is done on the engine where any clamp on a fuel injector fuel line was disconnected, moved, or loosened, and within every 110 hours TIS and after each engine overhaul. Use Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013; Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. 342G, dated August 29, 2013; and Supplement No. 2 to MSB No. 342G, dated January 23, 2014 to perform the inspection and the Fuel Line Inspection and Installation Checklist in MSB No. 342G to perform the re-inspection. (f) Credit for Previous Actions If you inspected your fuel injector fuel lines and clamps using Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342F, dated June 4, 2010, or earlier versions, you met the initial inspection requirements of this AD. However, you must still comply with the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD. [[Page 58342]] (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. AMOCs previously approved for AD 2008-14-07, Amendment 39-15602 (73 FR 39574, July 10, 2008) (``AD 2008-14-07'') and AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011) (``AD 2011-26-04'') are approved as AMOCs to the corresponding requirements in paragraph (e) of this AD. (h) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; email: [email protected]. (2) FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NE-07-49R1 contains additional information on this subject. (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) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013. (ii) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, Supplement No. 1, dated August 29, 2013. (iii) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, Supplement No. 2, dated January 23, 2014. (3) For Lycoming Engines service information identified in this AD, contact Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800-258-3279; fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: http://www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. (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. (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 September 11, 2015. Thomas A. Boudreau, Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-23617 Filed 9-28-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the Under Secretary for Natural contains this AD, the regulatory
Resources and Environment Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
■ 16. Amend § 2.61 as follows: 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0218; Directorate Document Management Facility, U.S.
■ a. Revise the introductory text of
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in its place in paragraph (a)(25)(ii); and Engines Fuel Injected Reciprocating FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
■ d. Remove paragraph (a)(25)(iii). Engines Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office,
The revision reads as follows: AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Administration (FAA), DOT. 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
§ 2.61 Chief, Natural Resources
Conservation Service. ACTION: Final rule. Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–228–
7337; fax: 516–794–5531; email:
(a) * * * SUMMARY: We are superseding norman.perenson@faa.gov.
(25) Administer the following airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–26–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
provisions of the Farm Security and 04 for certain fuel injected reciprocating
Rural Investment Act of 2002 with engines manufactured by Lycoming Discussion
respect to functions otherwise delegated Engines. AD 2011–26–04 required
We issued a notice of proposed
to the Chief, Natural Resources inspection, replacement if necessary,
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Conservation Service: and proper clamping of externally
part 39 to supersede AD 2011–26–04,
mounted fuel injector fuel lines. This
* * * * * Amendment 39–16894 (76 FR 79051,
new AD retains the requirements of AD
December 21, 2011), (‘‘AD 2011–26–
Subpart P—Delegations of Authority 2011–26–04, and expands the list of
04’’). AD 2011–26–04 applied to certain
by the Assistant Secretary for affected engine models. This AD was
fuel injected reciprocating engines
Administration prompted by revised service
manufactured by Lycoming Engines.
information that added engine models
The NPRM published in the Federal
to the applicability. We are issuing this
■ 17. Amend § 2.95(b)(1)(i) to read as Register on November 25, 2013 (78 FR
AD to prevent failure of the fuel injector
follows: 70240). The NPRM was prompted by
fuel lines, which could lead to
revised service information that added
§ 2.95 Director, Office of Homeland uncontrolled engine fire, engine
engine models to the applicability. The
Security and Emergency Coordination. damage, and damage to the airplane.
NPRM proposed to expand the scope by
* * * * * DATES: This AD is effective November 3, adding the IO–540–C1C5 and IO–540–
(b) * * * 2015. D4B5 engine models and requiring
The Director of the Federal Register inspection, replacement if necessary,
(1) * * * approved the incorporation by reference and proper clamping of externally
(i) Coordinate the delegations and of certain publications listed in this AD mounted fuel injector fuel lines. We are
assignments made to the Department as of November 3, 2015. issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
under the Defense Production Act of ADDRESSES: For service information fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead
1950, 50 U.S.C. App. 2061, et seq.; the identified in this AD, contact Lycoming to uncontrolled engine fire, engine
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Engines, 652 Oliver Street, damage, and damage to the airplane.
Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800–
5121, et seq.; and by Executive Orders 258–3279; fax: 570–327–7101; Internet: Related Service Information Under 1
12148, ‘‘Federal Emergency www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/ CFR Part 51
Management’’ (3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ We reviewed Lycoming Engines
412), 12656, ‘‘Assignment of Emergency ServiceBulletins.aspx. You may view Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No.
Preparedness Responsibilities’’ (3 CFR, this service information at the FAA, 342G, dated July 16, 2013; Supplement
1988 Comp., p. 585), and 13603, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New No. 1 to MSB No. 342G, dated August
‘‘National Defense Resources England Executive Park, Burlington, 29, 2013; and Supplement No. 2 to MSB
Preparedness’’ (3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. MA. For information on the availability No. 342G, dated January 23, 2014. The
225), or any successor to these of this material at the FAA, call (781) service information describes
Executive Orders, to ensure that the 238–7125. It is also available on the procedures for fuel line and support
Department has sufficient capabilities to Internet at http://www.regulations.gov clamp inspection and installation. This
respond to any occurrence, including by searching for and locating Docket No. service information is reasonably
natural disaster, military attack, FAA–2007–0218. available because the interested parties
technological emergency, or any all have access to it through their normal
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as ■ a. Removing airworthiness directive (a) Effective Date
follows: (AD) 2011–26–04 (76 FR 79051, This AD is effective November 3, 2015.
December 21, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–26– (b) Affected ADs
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 04’’); and
DIRECTIVES This AD supersedes AD 2011–26–04,
■ b. Adding the following new AD: Amendment 39–16894 (76 FR 79051,
2015–19–07 Lycoming Engines (Type December 21, 2011).
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: Certificate previously held by Textron (c) Applicability
Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation) This AD applies to Lycoming Engines fuel
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines: injected reciprocating engine models
Amendment 39–18269; Docket No. identified in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this
§ 39.13 [Amended]
FAA–2007–0218; Directorate Identifier AD, with externally mounted fuel injector
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: 92–ANE–56–AD. fuel lines (stainless steel tube assembly),
installed.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C)—ENGINE MODELS AFFECTED
Engine Model
AEIO–320 ................................................ –D1B, –D2B, –E1B, –E2B.
AIO–320 ................................................... –A1B, –BIB, –C1B.
IO–320 ..................................................... –B1A, –B1C, –C1A, –D1A, –D1B, –E1A, –E1B, –E2A, –E2B.
LIO–320 ................................................... –B1A, –C1A.
AEIO–360 ................................................ –A1A, –A1B, –A1B6, –A1D, –A1E, –A1E6, –B1F, –B2F, –B1G6, –B1H, –B4A, –H1A, –H1B.
AIO–360 ................................................... –A1A, –A1B, –B1B.
HIO–360 .................................................. –A1A, –A1B, –B1A, –C1A, –C1B, –D1A, –E1AD, –E1BD, –F1AD, –G1A.
IO–360 ..................................................... –A1A, –A1B, –A1B6, –A1B6D, –A1C, –A1D, –A1D6, –A2A, –A2B, –A3B6, –A3B6D, –B1B, –B1D,
–B1E, –B1F, –B1G6, –B2F, –B2F6, –B4A, –C1A, –C1B, –C1C, –C1C6, –C1D6, –C1E6, –C1F,
–C1G6, –F1A, –J1A6D, –M1B, –L2A, –M1A.
IVO–360 ................................................... –A1A.
LIO–360 ................................................... –C1E6.
TIO–360 ................................................... –A1B, –C1A6D.
IGO–480 .................................................. –A1B6.
AEIO–540 ................................................ –D4A5, –D4B5, –D4D5, –L1B5, –L1B5D, –L1D5.
IGO–540 .................................................. –B1A, –B1C.
IO–540 ..................................................... –A1A5, –AA1A5, –AA1B5, –AB1A5, –AC1A5, –AE1A5, –B1A5, –B1C5, –C1B5, –C1C5, –C4B5,
–C4D5D, –D4A5, –D4B5, –E1A5, –E1B5, –G1A5, –G1B5, –G1C5, –G1D5, –G1E5, –G1F5, –J4A5,
–V4A5D, –K1A5, –K1A5D, –K1B5, –K1C5, –K1D5, –K1E5, –K1E5D, –K1F5, –K1H5, –K1J5,
–K1F5D, –K1G5, –K1G5D, –K1H5, –K1J5D, –K1K5, –K1E5, –K1E5D, –K1F5, –K1J5, –L1C5,
–M1A5, –M1B5D, –M1C5, –N1A5, –P1A5, –R1A5, –S1A5, –T4A5D, –T4B5, –T4B5D, –T4C5D,
–V4A5, –V4A5D, –W1A5, –W1A5D, –W3A5D.
IVO–540 ................................................... –A1A.
LTIO–540 ................................................. –F2BD, –J2B, –J2BD, –N2BD, –R2AD, –U2A, –V2AD, –W2A.
TIO–540 ................................................... –A1A, –A1B, –A2A, –A2B, –A2C, –AE2A, –AH1A, –AA1AD, –AF1A, –AF1B, –AG1A, –AB1AD,
–AB1BD, –AH1A, –AJ1A, –AK1A, –C1A, –E1A, –G1A, –F2BD, –J2B, –J2BD, –N2BD, –R2AD,
–S1AD, –U2A, –V2AD, –W2A.
TIVO–540 ................................................ –A2A.
IO–720 ..................................................... –A1A, –A1B, –D1B, –D1BD, –D1C, –D1CD, –B1B, –B1BD, –C1B.
Engine models IO–540–AG1A5, LIO–360– which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, any clamp on a fuel injector fuel line was
M1A, IO–390–A Series, AEIO–390–A Series, engine damage, and damage to the airplane. disconnected, moved, or loosened, and
IO–540–AF1A5, IO–580–B1A, and AEIO– (e) Compliance within every 110 hours TIS and after each
580–B1A, are not listed in Table 1. These engine overhaul. Use Lycoming Engines MSB
engine models are accounted for in the Comply with this AD within the No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013; Supplement
Maintenance and Overhaul Manual with an compliance times specified, unless already
No. 1 to MSB No. 342G, dated August 29,
Airworthiness Limitations Section. As done.
(1) Initial Inspections 2013; and Supplement No. 2 to MSB No.
Lycoming has more engine models certified 342G, dated January 23, 2014 to perform the
(i) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS)
they will add them to this list of engines with inspection and the Fuel Line Inspection and
after the effective date of this AD, inspect the
a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual. To Installation Checklist in MSB No. 342G to
fuel injector fuel lines and clamps between
determine if your engine has a Maintenance the fuel manifold and the fuel injector perform the re-inspection.
and Overhaul Manual you can either contact nozzles. Use Lycoming Engines Mandatory
Lycoming, or you can refer to Lycoming’s list (f) Credit for Previous Actions
Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July
of maintenance publications for engines that 16, 2013; Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. If you inspected your fuel injector fuel
have a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
342G, dated August 29, 2013; and lines and clamps using Lycoming Engines
(d) Unsafe Condition Supplement No. 2 to MSB No. 342G, dated MSB No. 342F, dated June 4, 2010, or earlier
January 23, 2014 to perform the inspection. versions, you met the initial inspection
This AD was prompted by revised service Replace any fuel injector fuel line or clamp requirements of this AD. However, you must
information that added engine models to the that fails the inspection required by the Fuel still comply with the repetitive inspection
applicability. This service information adds Line Inspection and Installation Checklist in requirements of paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this
engine models requiring inspection and MSB No. 342G.
AD.
technical updates. We are issuing this AD to (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect after any
prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines, maintenance is done on the engine where
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(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
(AMOCs) Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
The Manager, New York Aircraft Federal Aviation Administration 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
Certification Office, FAA, may approve doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found 14 CFR Part 39 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. [Docket No. FAA–2015–2775; Directorate
AMOCs previously approved for AD 2008– Identifier 2015–CE–021–AD; Amendment
Discussion
14–07, Amendment 39–15602 (73 FR 39574, 39–18277; AD 2015–19–15] We issued a notice of proposed
July 10, 2008) (‘‘AD 2008–14–07’’) and AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
2011–26–04, Amendment 39–16894 (76 FR RIN 2120–AA64
part 39 to adding an AD that would
79051, December 21, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–26– apply to PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD.
04’’) are approved as AMOCs to the
Airworthiness Directives; Pilatus
Aircraft Ltd. Airplanes Model PC–12, PC–12/45, and PC–12/
corresponding requirements in paragraph (e) 47E airplanes. The NPRM was
of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation published in the Federal Register on
(h) Related Information Administration (FAA), Department of July 14, 2015 (80 FR 40949). The NPRM
Transportation (DOT). proposed to correct an unsafe condition
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule. for the specified products and was
New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, based on mandatory continuing
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness information (MCAI)
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart
airworthiness directive (AD) for originated by an aviation authority of
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC– another country. The MCAI states:
phone: 516–228–7337; fax: 516–794–5531;
email: norman.perenson@faa.gov.
12, PC–12/45, and PC–12/47E airplanes.
This AD results from mandatory A case of malfunctioning was reported of
(2) FAA Special Airworthiness Information a universal joint installed between the
Bulletin NE–07–49R1 contains additional continuing airworthiness information control tube assembly and the control
information on this subject. (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority column on a PC–12/47E aeroplane.
of another country to identify and Investigation determined that the
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference correct an unsafe condition on an malfunction was caused by an incorrectly
(1) The Director of the Federal Register aviation product. The MCAI describes manufactured universal joint. Universal
approved the incorporation by reference the unsafe condition as a malfunction of joints from the same manufacturing batch
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the universal joint. We are issuing this were provided to operators between 01
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD to require actions to address the March 2014 and 28 February 2015, and are
part 51. thus potentially affected.
unsafe condition on these products. This condition, if not corrected, could lead
(2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD is effective November 3, to other cases of malfunctioning of a
as applicable to do the actions required by 2015. universal joint, possibly resulting in reduced
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register control of the aeroplane.
(i) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service To address this potential unsafe condition,
approved the incorporation by reference
Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July 16, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. issued Service Bulletin
of a certain publication listed in the AD
2013. (SB) No. 27–022 to provide instructions for
as of November 3, 2015.
(ii) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, replacement of the universal joints in the
Supplement No. 1, dated August 29, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD flight controls.
(iii) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for For the reason described above, this
Supplement No. 2, dated January 23, 2014.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– AD requires removal from service of the
(3) For Lycoming Engines service
2775; or in person at Document potentially incorrectly manufactured
information identified in this AD, contact
Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Management Facility, U.S. Department universal joints. The MCAI can be found
Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800–258– of Transportation, Docket Operations, in the AD docket on the Internet at:
3279; fax: 570–327–7101; Internet: http:// M–30, West Building Ground Floor, http://www.regulations.gov/
www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/ Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-2775-
TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 0002.
(4) You may view this service information For service information identified in Comments
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, this AD, contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, We gave the public the opportunity to
LTD, Customer Support Manager, CH–
MA. For information on the availability of participate in developing this AD. We
6371 STANS, Switzerland; phone: +41
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. received no comments on the NPRM (80
(0)41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0)41 619 73
(5) You may view this service information FR 40949, July 14, 2015) or on the
11; email: SupportPC12@pilatus-
at the National Archives and Records determination of the cost to the public.
aircraft.com; Internet: http://
Administration (NARA). For information on www.pilatus-aircraft.com. You may Conclusion
the availability of this material at NARA, call
view this referenced service information We reviewed the relevant data and
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, determined that air safety and the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri public interest require adopting the AD
locations.html.
64106. For information on the as proposed except for minor editorial
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
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availability of this material at the FAA, changes. We have determined that these
September 11, 2015.
call (816) 329–4148. It is also available minor changes:
Thomas A. Boudreau, on the Internet at http:// • Are consistent with the intent that
Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & www.regulations.gov by searching for was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Docket No. FAA–2015–2775. 40949, July 14, 2015) for correcting the
Service.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: unsafe condition; and
[FR Doc. 2015–23617 Filed 9–28–15; 8:45 am] Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, • Do not add any additional burden
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 upon the public than was already
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 3, 2015. | |
| Contact | Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 58339 | |
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