80_FR_61917 80 FR 61719 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines

80 FR 61719 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 198 (October 14, 2015)

Page Range61719-61720
FR Document2015-25718

We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-14-02 for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW120, PW121, PW121A, PW124B, PW127, PW127E, PW127F, PW127G, and PW127M turboprop engines. AD 2014-14-02 required removal of the O-ring seal from the fuel manifold fitting. This new AD requires replacement of the fuel nozzle and the fuel manifold flow adapter. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks at the interface between the fuel manifold and the fuel nozzle that resulted in engine fire. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 198 (Wednesday, October 14, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 198 (Wednesday, October 14, 2015)]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-25718]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-1059; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-36-AD; 
Amendment 39-18281; AD 2015-20-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-14-02 for 
certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW120, PW121, PW121A, 
PW124B, PW127, PW127E, PW127F, PW127G, and PW127M turboprop engines. AD 
2014-14-02 required removal of the O-ring seal from the fuel manifold 
fitting. This new AD requires replacement of the fuel nozzle and the 
fuel manifold flow adapter. This AD was prompted by reports of fuel 
leaks at the interface between the fuel manifold and the fuel nozzle 
that resulted in engine fire. We are issuing this AD to correct the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 18, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 18, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt 
& Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, 
J4G 1A1; phone: 800-268-8000; fax: 450-647-2888; Web site: www.pwc.ca. 
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-2013-
1059.

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-2013-
1059; 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, 
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: Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; 
fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-14-02, Amendment 39-17896 (79 FR 39958, 
July 11, 2014), (``AD 2014-14-02''). AD 2014-14-02 applied to certain 
P&WC PW120, PW121, PW121A, PW124B, PW127, PW127E, PW127F, PW127G, and 
PW127M turboprop engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
June 2, 2015 (80 FR 31325). The NPRM proposed to require replacement of 
the fuel nozzle and the fuel manifold flow adapter.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed P&WC SB No. PW100-72-21861, dated November 21, 2014, 
which identifies the final fuel nozzle configuration. 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. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 31325, June 2, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

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 150 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 2.5 hours 
per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per 
hour. Required parts cost about $146,594 per engine. Based on these 
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be 
$22,020,975.

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),

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    (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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2014-14-02], Amendment 39-17896 (79 FR 39958, July 11, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

2015-20-03 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.: Amendment 39-18281; Docket 
No. FAA-2013-1059; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-36-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 18, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-14-02, Amendment 39-17896 (79 FR 39958, 
July 11, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PW120, 
PW121, and PW121A turboprop engines with post SB 21610 
configuration; PW124B, PW127, PW127E, and PW127F turboprop engines 
with post SB 21607 configuration; PW127E and PW127F turboprop 
engines with serial numbers (S/Ns) PCE-EB0366 and earlier; PW127G 
turboprop engines with S/Ns PCE-AX0275 and earlier; and PW127M 
turboprop engines with S/Ns PCE-ED0810 and earlier.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of fuel seepage past the metal-
to-metal sealing surfaces of the fuel nozzle and fuel manifold flow 
adapter. We are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight fuel leakage, 
engine fire, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done. Within 1,500 flight hours after the effective 
date of this AD, or at the next engine shop visit, whichever occurs 
first:
    (1) Remove the O-ring seal from the fuel manifold fitting,
    (2) Remove fuel manifold flow adapter, part numbers (P/Ns) 
3059754-01, 3059757-01, and 3059760-01; and
    (3) Install a fuel nozzle gasket and fuel manifold flow adapter 
that are eligible for installation, in accordance with paragraphs 
3.A, 3.B, and 3.C of P&WC SB No. PW100-72-21861, dated November 21, 
2014.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, fuel manifold adapter, P/Ns 
3059754-01, 3059757-01, and 3059760-01, and fuel manifold gasket, P/
N 3079354-01, are not eligible for installation in any engine.

(g) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is the 
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the 
separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges. The separation 
of engine flanges solely for the purpose of transportation without 
subsequent engine maintenance does not constitute an engine shop 
visit.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request. You may email your request to: [email protected].

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Barbara 
Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD CF-2014-41, dated November 
26, 2014, for related 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-2013-1059.

(j) 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) Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Service Bulletin (SB) No. 
PW100-72-21861, dated November 21, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. service information 
identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 
Marie-Victorin Blvd., Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; phone: 
800-268-8000; fax: 450-647-2888; Web site: www.pwc.ca.
    (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 September 22, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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                                            J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268–8000; fax: 450–                  J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268–8000; fax:                    Comments
                                            647–2888; Web site: www.pwc.ca.                          450–647–2888; Web site: www.pwc.ca.
                                               (4) You may view this service information             You may view this service information                   We gave the public the opportunity to
                                            at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12               at the FAA, Engine & Propeller                        participate in developing this AD. We
                                            New England Executive Park, Burlington,
                                                                                                     Directorate, 12 New England Executive                 received no comments on the NPRM (80
                                            MA. For information on the availability of                                                                     FR 31325, June 2, 2015) or on the
                                            this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.             Park, Burlington, MA. For information
                                                                                                     on the availability of this material at the           determination of the cost to the public.
                                               (5) You may view this service information
                                            at the National Archives and Records                     FAA, call 781–238–7125. It is also                    Conclusion
                                            Administration (NARA). For information on                available on the Internet at http://
                                            the availability of this material at NARA, call          www.regulations.gov by searching for                    We reviewed the available data and
                                            202–741–6030, or go to: http://                          and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–                     determined that air safety and the
                                            www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-               1059.                                                 public interest require adopting this AD
                                            locations.html.                                                                                                as proposed.
                                                                                                     Examining the AD Docket
                                              Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on                                                                      Costs of Compliance
                                            September 22, 2015.                                        You may examine the AD docket on
                                            Colleen M. D’Alessandro,                                 the Internet at http://                                 We estimate that this AD affects 150
                                            Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine &                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                  engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                            Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification            and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–                     registry. We also estimate that it will
                                            Service.                                                 1059; or in person at the Docket                      take about 2.5 hours per engine to
                                            [FR Doc. 2015–25711 Filed 10–13–15; 8:45 am]             Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    comply with this AD. The average labor
                                            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                     and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost
                                                                                                     except Federal holidays. The AD docket                about $146,594 per engine. Based on
                                                                                                     contains this AD, the mandatory                       these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             continuing airworthiness information,                 this AD on U.S. operators to be
                                                                                                     regulatory evaluation, any comments                   $22,020,975.
                                            Federal Aviation Administration                          received, and other information. The
                                                                                                                                                           Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                     address for the Docket Office (phone:
                                            14 CFR Part 39                                           800–647–5527) is Document                                Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                                                                     Management Facility, U.S. Department                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                            [Docket No. FAA–2013–1059; Directorate
                                            Identifier 2013–NE–36–AD; Amendment 39–
                                                                                                     of Transportation, Docket Operations,                 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                            18281; AD 2015–20–03]                                    M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                     Section 106, describes the authority of
                                                                                                     Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                         the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
                                            RIN 2120–AA64                                            Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.                     Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                                                                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                            Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
                                                                                                     Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer,                 authority.
                                            Whitney Canada Corp. Turboprop
                                                                                                     Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine                 We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                            Engines
                                                                                                     & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England               the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                            AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
                                            Administration (FAA), DOT.                               phone: 781–238–7146; fax: 781–238–                    ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                            ACTION: Final rule.                                      7199; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov.                section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                                                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                            SUMMARY:   We are superseding                                                                                  air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                            airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–14–                    Discussion
                                                                                                                                                           for practices, methods, and procedures
                                            02 for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada                      We issued a notice of proposed                      the Administrator finds necessary for
                                            Corp. (P&WC) PW120, PW121, PW121A,                       rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                     safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                            PW124B, PW127, PW127E, PW127F,                           part 39 to supersede AD 2014–14–02,                   is within the scope of that authority
                                            PW127G, and PW127M turboprop                             Amendment 39–17896 (79 FR 39958,                      because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                            engines. AD 2014–14–02 required                          July 11, 2014), (‘‘AD 2014–14–02’’). AD               that is likely to exist or develop on
                                            removal of the O-ring seal from the fuel                 2014–14–02 applied to certain P&WC                    products identified in this rulemaking
                                            manifold fitting. This new AD requires                   PW120, PW121, PW121A, PW124B,                         action.
                                            replacement of the fuel nozzle and the                   PW127, PW127E, PW127F, PW127G,
                                            fuel manifold flow adapter. This AD                      and PW127M turboprop engines. The                     Regulatory Findings
                                            was prompted by reports of fuel leaks at                 NPRM published in the Federal                           This AD will not have federalism
                                            the interface between the fuel manifold                  Register on June 2, 2015 (80 FR 31325).               implications under Executive Order
                                            and the fuel nozzle that resulted in                     The NPRM proposed to require                          13132. This AD will not have a
                                            engine fire. We are issuing this AD to                   replacement of the fuel nozzle and the                substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                            correct the unsafe condition on these                    fuel manifold flow adapter.                           the relationship between the national
                                            products.                                                Related Service Information Under 1                   government and the States, or on the
                                            DATES:  This AD is effective November                    CFR Part 51                                           distribution of power and
                                            18, 2015.                                                   We reviewed P&WC SB No. PW100–                     responsibilities among the various
                                              The Director of the Federal Register                   72–21861, dated November 21, 2014,                    levels of government.
                                            approved the incorporation by reference                  which identifies the final fuel nozzle                  For the reasons discussed above, I
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                                            of a certain publication listed in this AD               configuration. This service information               certify that this AD:
                                            as of November 18, 2015.                                 is reasonably available because the                     (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                            ADDRESSES: For service information                       interested parties have access to it                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                            identified in this AD, contact Pratt &                   through their normal course of business                 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                            Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-                        or by the means identified in the                     DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                            Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada,                     ADDRESSES section of this AD.                         (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),


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                                              (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                effective date of this AD, or at the next engine      MA. For information on the availability of
                                            in Alaska to the extent that it justifies                shop visit, whichever occurs first:                   this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                            making a regulatory distinction, and                        (1) Remove the O-ring seal from the fuel              (5) You may view this service information
                                              (4) Will not have a significant                        manifold fitting,                                     at the National Archives and Records
                                                                                                        (2) Remove fuel manifold flow adapter,             Administration (NARA). For information on
                                            economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                         the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                     part numbers (P/Ns) 3059754–01, 3059757–
                                            on a substantial number of small entities                01, and 3059760–01; and                               202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                            under the criteria of the Regulatory                        (3) Install a fuel nozzle gasket and fuel          www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                            Flexibility Act.                                         manifold flow adapter that are eligible for           locations.html.
                                            List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                       installation, in accordance with paragraphs             Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                                                                     3.A, 3.B, and 3.C of P&WC SB No. PW100–               September 22, 2015.
                                              Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                 72–21861, dated November 21, 2014.
                                            safety, Incorporation by reference,                                                                            Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                                                                                     (f) Installation Prohibition                          Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                            Safety.
                                                                                                        After the effective date of this AD, fuel          Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                            Adoption of the Amendment                                manifold adapter, P/Ns 3059754–01,                    [FR Doc. 2015–25718 Filed 10–13–15; 8:45 am]
                                              Accordingly, under the authority                       3059757–01, and 3059760–01, and fuel                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                            delegated to me by the Administrator,                    manifold gasket, P/N 3079354–01, are not
                                                                                                     eligible for installation in any engine.
                                            the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal
                                            Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as                 (g) Definition                                        DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                            follows:                                                    For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop
                                                                                                                                                           Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                     visit is the induction of an engine into the
                                            PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                    shop for maintenance involving the
                                            DIRECTIVES                                               separation of pairs of major mating engine            14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                     flanges. The separation of engine flanges             [Docket No. FAA–2008–0808; Directorate
                                            ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                  solely for the purpose of transportation              Identifier 2008–NE–18–AD; Amendment 39–
                                            continues to read as follows:                            without subsequent engine maintenance does            18288; AD 2015–20–09]
                                                Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.           not constitute an engine shop visit.
                                                                                                                                                           RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                     (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                            § 39.13   [Amended]                                      (AMOCs)                                               Airworthiness Directives; General
                                            ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                                                                                       The Manager, Engine Certification Office,           Electric Company Turboshaft Engines
                                            removing airworthiness directive (AD)                    FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use
                                            2014–14–02], Amendment 39–17896 (79                      the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                            FR 39958, July 11, 2014), and adding the                 make your request. You may email your                 Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                            following new AD:                                        request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                      ACTION: Final rule.
                                            2015–20–03 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.:                 (i) Related Information
                                                Amendment 39–18281; Docket No.                                                                             SUMMARY:   We are superseding
                                                                                                        (1) For more information about this AD,            airworthiness directives (AD) 2001–18–
                                                FAA–2013–1059; Directorate Identifier
                                                                                                     contact Barbara Caufield, Aerospace                   06 and AD 2008–22–16, for all General
                                                2013–NE–36–AD.
                                                                                                     Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,           Electric Company (GE) CT58 turboshaft
                                            (a) Effective Date                                       Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
                                                                                                                                                           engines. AD 2001–18–06 and AD 2008–
                                              This AD is effective November 18, 2015.                England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
                                                                                                     01803; phone: 781–238–7146; fax: 781–238–             22–16 required recalculating the lives of
                                            (b) Affected ADs                                         7199; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov.                life-limited rotating parts using a
                                              This AD replaces AD 2014–14–02,                           (2) Refer to MCAI Transport Canada AD              repetitive heavy-lift (RHL) multiplying
                                            Amendment 39–17896 (79 FR 39958, July 11,                CF–2014–41, dated November 26, 2014, for              factor and removal from service of parts
                                            2014).                                                   related information. You may examine the              that exceed the recalculated cyclic or
                                                                                                     MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at              hourly life limit. This new AD would
                                            (c) Applicability                                        http://www.regulations.gov by searching for           consolidate AD 2001–18–06 and AD
                                               This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada             and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2013–               2008–22–16, and further reduce the life
                                            Corp. (P&WC) PW120, PW121, and PW121A                    1059.
                                                                                                                                                           capability of certain parts. This AD was
                                            turboprop engines with post SB 21610                     (j) Material Incorporated by Reference                prompted by recalculation of life for
                                            configuration; PW124B, PW127, PW127E,
                                            and PW127F turboprop engines with post SB                   (1) The Director of the Federal Register           parts installed on engines used in
                                            21607 configuration; PW127E and PW127F                   approved the incorporation by reference               Utility operations, and a reduced life for
                                            turboprop engines with serial numbers (S/Ns)             (IBR) of the service information listed in this       compressor spools in all operations. We
                                            PCE–EB0366 and earlier; PW127G turboprop                 paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
                                            engines with S/Ns PCE–AX0275 and earlier;                part 51.                                              life-limited rotating parts, uncontained
                                            and PW127M turboprop engines with S/Ns                      (2) You must use this service information          part release, damage to the engine, and
                                            PCE–ED0810 and earlier.                                  as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                                                                           damage to the aircraft.
                                                                                                     this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
                                            (d) Unsafe Condition                                        (i) Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Service           DATES: This AD is effective November
                                               This AD was prompted by reports of fuel               Bulletin (SB) No. PW100–72–21861, dated               18, 2015.
                                            seepage past the metal-to-metal sealing                  November 21, 2014.                                       The Director of the Federal Register
                                            surfaces of the fuel nozzle and fuel manifold               (ii) Reserved.                                     approved the incorporation by reference
                                            flow adapter. We are issuing this AD to                     (3) For Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.               of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                            prevent in-flight fuel leakage, engine fire,             service information identified in this AD,            as of November 18, 2015.
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                                            damage to the engine, and damage to the                  contact Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000
                                                                                                                                                           ADDRESSES: For service information
                                            airplane.                                                Marie-Victorin Blvd., Longueuil, Quebec,
                                                                                                     Canada, J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268–8000; fax:            identified in this proposed AD, contact
                                            (e) Compliance                                           450–647–2888; Web site: www.pwc.ca.                   General Electric Company, GE Aviation,
                                               Comply with this AD within the                           (4) You may view this service information          Room 285, One Neumann Way,
                                            compliance times specified, unless already               at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12            Cincinnati, OH, 45215; phone: 513–
                                            done. Within 1,500 flight hours after the                New England Executive Park, Burlington,               552–3272; email:


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Document Created: 2018-02-27 08:50:20
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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 is effective November 18, 2015.
ContactBarbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 61719 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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