80 FR 61091 - Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop Engines (Type Certificate Previously Held by AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine Division; Garrett Turbine Engine Company; and AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 196 (October 9, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 196 (October 9, 2015)
| Page Range | 61091-61093 | |
| FR Document | 2015-25606 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 196 (Friday, October 9, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61091-61093] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-25606] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2012-0913; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-23-AD; Amendment 39-18261; AD 2015-18-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop Engines (Type Certificate Previously Held by AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine Division; Garrett Turbine Engine Company; and AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona) AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -10, -10R, -10U, -10UF, -10UG, -10UGR, and -10UR model turboprop engines. This AD was prompted by engine propeller shaft coupling failures, leading to unexpected propeller pitch changes causing increased aerodynamic and asymmetric drag on the airplanes using these engines. This AD requires removing certain part number (P/N) engine propeller shaft couplings from service. This AD also requires inserting a copy of certain airplane operating procedures into applicable flight manuals. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control, leading to an accident. DATES: This AD is effective November 13, 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: http://portal.honeywell.com. 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-2012- 0913. 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-2012- 0913; 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: [email protected]. 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 certain Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -10, -10R, -10U, -10UF, - 10UG, -10UGR, and -10UR model turboprop engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 12, 2014 (79 FR 26906). The NPRM was prompted by numerous reports of engine propeller shaft coupling failures, leading to engine overspeed and unexpected propeller pitch changes. This condition causes high aerodynamic and asymmetric drag that has resulted in uncommanded airplane yaw and roll. The NPRM proposed to require removing certain P/N engine propeller shaft couplings from service within certain compliance times to address the flight safety risk. The NPRM also proposed to insert a copy of certain airplane operating procedures into the applicable flight manuals. These procedures describe an emergency procedure for pilot reaction to an engine overspeed event after an engine propeller shaft coupling failure. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control, leading to an accident. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (79 FR 26906, May 12, 2014) and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Change Compliance Time Basis Honeywell International questioned whether compliance time should be stated in flight hours as opposed to flight cycles as used in the NPRM (79 FR 26906, May 12, 2014). Major periodic inspections are based on hours and not cycles. We disagree. The FAA practice of stating compliance time is based on the component's mode of failure. In this case the failure mode was fatigue; therefore, a compliance time in flight cycles is appropriate. We did not change this AD. Clarified Requirement Since we issued the NPRM (79 FR 26906, May 12, 2014), we discovered that paragraph (e)(4) of the Compliance section required clarification. We clarified that paragraph in this AD by deleting the requirement to insert a copy of Honeywell International Inc. Operating Information Letter (OIL) and requiring that Figure 1 to Paragraph (e)--Airplane Operating Procedures be inserted. Reference to the OIL was added as related information. The replacement procedure provides simplified, more concise text, for increased clarity. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with clarification. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 485 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about one hour per engine to perform the actions required by this AD, if done at the next scheduled turbine hot section inspection (HSI), and 40 hours per engine if done during an unscheduled access of the engine propeller shaft coupling. We also estimate that 400 engines will have the replacement actions done at a scheduled time of next turbine HSI, and 85 engines will have the replacement actions done at an unscheduled access of the engine propeller shaft coupling. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Required parts will cost about $12,000 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of this AD to U.S. operators to be $6,143,000. [[Page 61092]] 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, 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-18-03 Honeywell International Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine Division; Garrett Turbine Engine Company; and AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona): Docket No. FAA-2012-0913; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-23-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 13, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. TPE331-5, -5A, - 5AB, -5B, -10, -10R, -10U, -10UF, -10UG, -10UGR, and -10UR model turboprop engines, with an engine propeller shaft coupling, part number (P/N) 3107065-1, 865888-3, 865888-6, or 865888-8, installed. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by engine propeller shaft coupling failures, leading to unexpected propeller pitch changes causing increased aerodynamic and asymmetric drag on the airplanes using these engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane control, leading to an accident. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Engines Installed in Mitsubishi MU-2B Series (MU-2 Series) Airplanes: (i) Remove from service the affected engine propeller shaft coupling at the earliest of the following: (A) Next piece-part exposure; or (B) Next turbine (hot) section inspection (HSI); or (C) Before accumulating an additional 1,200 cycles after the effective date of this AD. (2) Engines Installed in Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) C-212 Series, and Twin Commander 690 and 695 Series (Jetprop Commander) Airplanes: (i) Remove from service the affected engine propeller shaft coupling at the earliest of the following: (A) Next piece-part exposure; or (B) Next turbine HSI; or (C) Before accumulating an additional 2,400 cycles after the effective date of this AD. (3) Engines Installed in British Aerospace Jetstream 3101 Series, Dornier Luftfahrt Dornier 228 Series, and M7 (formerly Fairchild, Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes, and all other airplanes not listed in this AD using affected engines: (i) Remove from service the affected engine propeller shaft coupling at the earliest of the following: (A) Next piece-part exposure; or (B) Next turbine HSI; or (C) Before accumulating an additional 3,600 cycles after the effective date of this AD. (4) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, for all airplanes that use the affected engines, insert a copy of 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 61093]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR09OC15.000 (f) Definition For the purpose of this AD, next piece-part exposure is when the nose cone assembly is removed from the engine. (g) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install any engine propeller shaft coupling, P/N 3107065-1, 865888-3, 865888-6, or 865888-8, into any engine. (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: [email protected]. (2) Allied-Signal Aerospace Company Service Bulletin No. TPE331- 72-0873, Revision 1, dated May 20, 1993 and Honeywell International Inc. Operating Information Letter OI331-26, dated March 2, 2010, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD, can be obtained from Honeywell International, 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; phone: 800-601-3099; Internet: http://portal.honeywell.com. (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. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on: October 2, 2015. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-25606 Filed 10-8-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on Examining the AD Docket May 12, 2014) and the FAA’s response
September 30, 2015. to the comment.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// Request To Change Compliance Time
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Basis
and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–
[FR Doc. 2015–25495 Filed 10–8–15; 8:45 am] Honeywell International questioned
0913; or in person at the Docket
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P whether compliance time should be
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, stated in flight hours as opposed to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket flight cycles as used in the NPRM (79
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
contains this AD, the regulatory FR 26906, May 12, 2014). Major
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and periodic inspections are based on hours
other information. The address for the and not cycles.
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is We disagree. The FAA practice of
Document Management Facility, U.S. stating compliance time is based on the
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0913; Directorate Department of Transportation, Docket component’s mode of failure. In this
Identifier 2012–NE–23–AD; Amendment 39– Operations, M–30, West Building case the failure mode was fatigue;
18261; AD 2015–18–03] Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 therefore, a compliance time in flight
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, cycles is appropriate. We did not change
RIN 2120–AA64 DC 20590. this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell Clarified Requirement
Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
International Inc. Turboprop Engines
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Since we issued the NPRM (79 FR
(Type Certificate Previously Held by
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine 26906, May 12, 2014), we discovered
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
Division; Garrett Turbine Engine that paragraph (e)(4) of the Compliance
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax:
Company; and AiResearch section required clarification. We
562–627–5210; email: joseph.costa@
Manufacturing Company of Arizona) clarified that paragraph in this AD by
faa.gov.
deleting the requirement to insert a copy
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of Honeywell International Inc.
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operating Information Letter (OIL) and
ACTION: Final rule. Discussion
requiring that Figure 1 to Paragraph
We issued a notice of proposed (e)—Airplane Operating Procedures be
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR inserted. Reference to the OIL was
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain part 39 by adding an AD that would added as related information. The
Honeywell International Inc. TPE331–5, apply to certain Honeywell replacement procedure provides
–5A, –5AB, –5B, –10, –10R, –10U, International Inc. TPE331–5, –5A, simplified, more concise text, for
–10UF, –10UG, –10UGR, and –10UR –5AB, –5B, –10, –10R, –10U, –10UF,
model turboprop engines. This AD was increased clarity.
–10UG, –10UGR, and –10UR model
prompted by engine propeller shaft turboprop engines. The NPRM Conclusion
coupling failures, leading to unexpected published in the Federal Register on
propeller pitch changes causing We reviewed the relevant data,
May 12, 2014 (79 FR 26906). The NPRM considered the comment received, and
increased aerodynamic and asymmetric was prompted by numerous reports of
drag on the airplanes using these determined that air safety and the
engine propeller shaft coupling failures,
engines. This AD requires removing public interest require adopting this AD
leading to engine overspeed and
certain part number (P/N) engine with clarification.
unexpected propeller pitch changes.
propeller shaft couplings from service. This condition causes high aerodynamic Costs of Compliance
This AD also requires inserting a copy and asymmetric drag that has resulted
of certain airplane operating procedures in uncommanded airplane yaw and roll. We estimate that this AD will affect
into applicable flight manuals. We are The NPRM proposed to require 485 engines installed on airplanes of
issuing this AD to prevent loss of removing certain P/N engine propeller U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
airplane control, leading to an accident. shaft couplings from service within will take about one hour per engine to
DATES: This AD is effective November certain compliance times to address the perform the actions required by this AD,
13, 2015. flight safety risk. The NPRM also if done at the next scheduled turbine
ADDRESSES: For service information proposed to insert a copy of certain hot section inspection (HSI), and 40
identified in this AD, contact Honeywell airplane operating procedures into the hours per engine if done during an
International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, applicable flight manuals. These unscheduled access of the engine
Phoenix, AZ 85034–2802; phone: 800– procedures describe an emergency propeller shaft coupling. We also
601–3099; Internet: http:// procedure for pilot reaction to an engine estimate that 400 engines will have the
portal.honeywell.com. You may view overspeed event after an engine replacement actions done at a scheduled
this service information at the FAA, propeller shaft coupling failure. We are time of next turbine HSI, and 85 engines
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New issuing this AD to prevent loss of will have the replacement actions done
England Executive Park, Burlington, at an unscheduled access of the engine
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airplane control, leading to an accident.
MA. For information on the availability propeller shaft coupling. The average
Comments labor rate is $85 per hour. Required
of this material at the FAA, call 781–
238–7125. It is also available on the We gave the public the opportunity to parts will cost about $12,000 per engine.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov participate in developing this AD. The Based on these figures, we estimate the
by searching for and locating Docket No. following presents the comment total cost of this AD to U.S. operators to
FAA–2012–0913. received on the NPRM (79 FR 26906, be $6,143,000.
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Authority for This Rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory aerodynamic and asymmetric drag on the
Flexibility Act. airplanes using these engines. We are issuing
Title 49 of the United States Code this AD to prevent loss of airplane control,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 leading to an accident.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (e) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of safety, Incorporation by reference,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Comply with this AD within the
Safety. compliance times specified, unless already
Aviation Programs, describes in more
Adoption of the Amendment done.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
(1) Engines Installed in Mitsubishi MU–2B
authority. Accordingly, under the authority Series (MU–2 Series) Airplanes:
We are issuing this rulemaking under delegated to me by the Administrator, (i) Remove from service the affected engine
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as propeller shaft coupling at the earliest of the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: follows: following:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (A) Next piece-part exposure; or
section, Congress charges the FAA with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (B) Next turbine (hot) section inspection
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DIRECTIVES (HSI); or
air commerce by prescribing regulations (C) Before accumulating an additional
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 1,200 cycles after the effective date of this
for practices, methods, and procedures
continues to read as follows: AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for (2) Engines Installed in Construcciones
safety in air commerce. This regulation Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA) C–212 Series, and
is within the scope of that authority § 39.13 [Amended] Twin Commander 690 and 695 Series
because it addresses an unsafe condition (Jetprop Commander) Airplanes:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
that is likely to exist or develop on (i) Remove from service the affected engine
the following new airworthiness
products identified in this rulemaking propeller shaft coupling at the earliest of the
directive (AD): following:
action.
2015–18–03 Honeywell International Inc. (A) Next piece-part exposure; or
Regulatory Findings (Type Certificate previously held by (B) Next turbine HSI; or
AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine (C) Before accumulating an additional
This AD will not have federalism
Division; Garrett Turbine Engine 2,400 cycles after the effective date of this
implications under Executive Order Company; and AiResearch AD.
13132. This AD will not have a Manufacturing Company of Arizona): (3) Engines Installed in British Aerospace
substantial direct effect on the States, on Docket No. FAA–2012–0913; Directorate Jetstream 3101 Series, Dornier Luftfahrt
the relationship between the national Identifier 2012–NE–23–AD. Dornier 228 Series, and M7 (formerly
government and the States, or on the (a) Effective Date Fairchild, Swearingen) SA226 and SA227
distribution of power and Series Airplanes, and all other airplanes not
This AD is effective November 13, 2015. listed in this AD using affected engines:
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. (b) Affected ADs (i) Remove from service the affected engine
For the reasons discussed above, I None. propeller shaft coupling at the earliest of the
following:
certify that this AD: (c) Applicability (A) Next piece-part exposure; or
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (B) Next turbine HSI; or
This AD applies to Honeywell
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, International Inc. TPE331–5, –5A, –5AB, (C) Before accumulating an additional
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under –5B, –10, –10R, –10U, –10UF, –10UG, 3,600 cycles after the effective date of this
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures –10UGR, and –10UR model turboprop AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), engines, with an engine propeller shaft (4) Within 60 days after the effective date
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation coupling, part number (P/N) 3107065–1, of this AD, for all airplanes that use the
865888–3, 865888–6, or 865888–8, installed. affected engines, insert a copy of Figure 1 to
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
paragraph (e) of this AD, into the Emergency
making a regulatory distinction, and (d) Unsafe Condition Procedures Section of the Airplane Flight
(4) Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by engine propeller Manual (AFM), Pilot Operating Handbook
economic impact, positive or negative, shaft coupling failures, leading to unexpected (POH), and the Manufacturer’s Operating
on a substantial number of small entities propeller pitch changes causing increased Manual (MOM).
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| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 13, 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 61091 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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