80 FR 73147 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 226 (November 24, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 226 (November 24, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-29748 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 226 (Tuesday, November 24, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 73147-73148] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-29748] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 226 / Tuesday, November 24, 2015 / Proposed Rules [[Page 73147]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4070; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-31-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1E2 turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs). This proposed AD would require removing the tachometer box on affected engines. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the tachometer box, which could lead to failure of the engine, IFSD, and loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 25, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: 202-493-2251. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4070; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800- 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4070; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-31-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2015-0175, dated August 24, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: There have been reports of Arriel 1E2 engines having experienced an uncommanded in-flight shut-down (IFSD) due to an untimely activation of the tachometer box shut-off system which was activated by the power turbine monitoring function of the tachometer box. This condition, if not corrected, could potentially lead to further cases of IFSD, possibly resulting in a forced landing. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4070. Related Service Information Turbomeca S.A. has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 77 0844, Version B, dated July 6, 2015. The service information describes procedures for removing pre-TU 369 tachometer boxes. 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 NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This NPRM would require removing the pre-TU 369 tachometer box from the engine. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 200 engines installed on helicopters of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $51,000. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue [[Page 73148]] rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2015-4070; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-31-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 25, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability (1) This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1E2 turboshaft engines with tachometer boxes with the following part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) combinations: (i) P/N 9580116170--all S/Ns (ii) P/N 9580116260--all S/Ns (iii) P/N 9580116900--all S/Ns (iv) P/N 9580117110--all S/Ns (v) P/N 9580117550--all S/Ns 1499 and below with or without suffix letters and all S/Ns 1500 and above that do not contain the suffix letters EL. (2) This AD applies only to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1E2 turboshaft engines with tachometer boxes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that also have installed electrical connectors labeled as P10106, P10098, and P10108 or P11F, P13F, and P15F. (d) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the tachometer box, which could lead to failure of the engine, IFSD, and loss of control of the helicopter. (e) Actions and Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within 1,600 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, remove the affected tachometer box from the engine. (2) Reserved. (f) Credit for Previous Action You may take credit for the action required by paragraph (e) of this AD if you performed the action before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Turbomeca S.A. MSB 292 77 0844, Version A, dated March 4, 2015 or earlier version. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (h) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0175, dated August 24, 2015, which includes Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 77 0844, Version B, dated July 6, 2015, 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-2015-4070. (3) 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. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 12, 2015. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-29748 Filed 11-23-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER information on the availability of this There have been reports of Arriel 1E2
contains notices to the public of the proposed material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. engines having experienced an
issuance of rules and regulations. The uncommanded in-flight shut-down (IFSD)
purpose of these notices is to give interested Examining the AD Docket due to an untimely activation of the
persons an opportunity to participate in the You may examine the AD docket on tachometer box shut-off system which was
rule making prior to the adoption of the final activated by the power turbine monitoring
the Internet at http:// function of the tachometer box.
rules.
www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not corrected, could
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– potentially lead to further cases of IFSD,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 4070; or in person at the Docket possibly resulting in a forced landing.
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
You may obtain further information
Federal Aviation Administration p.m., Monday through Friday, except
by examining the MCAI in the AD
Federal holidays. The AD docket
docket on the Internet at http://
14 CFR Part 39 contains this proposed AD, the
www.regulations.gov by searching for
mandatory continuing airworthiness
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4070; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
information (MCAI), the regulatory
Identifier 2015–NE–31–AD] 4070.
evaluation, any comments received, and
RIN 2120–AA64 other information. The address for the Related Service Information
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Turbomeca S.A. has issued
Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
S.A. Turboshaft Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 77
will be available in the AD docket 0844, Version B, dated July 6, 2015. The
AGENCY: Federal Aviation shortly after receipt. service information describes
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: procedures for removing pre-TU 369
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, tachometer boxes. This service
(NPRM). Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine information is reasonably available
& Propeller Directorate, 12 New England because the interested parties have
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; access to it through their normal course
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238– of business or by the means identified
Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 1E2 turboshaft 7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov. in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
engines. This proposed AD was SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
prompted by reports of uncommanded FAA’s Determination and Requirements
in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs). This Comments Invited of This Proposed AD
proposed AD would require removing We invite you to send any written This product has been approved by
the tachometer box on affected engines. relevant data, views, or arguments about the aviation authority of France, and is
We are proposing this AD to prevent this proposed AD. Send your comments approved for operation in the United
failure of the tachometer box, which to an address listed under the States. Pursuant to our bilateral
could lead to failure of the engine, IFSD, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. agreement with the European
and loss of control of the helicopter. FAA–2015–4070; Directorate Identifier Community, EASA has notified us of
DATES: We must receive comments on 2015–NE–31–AD’’ at the beginning of the unsafe condition described in the
this proposed AD by January 25, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite MCAI and service information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory, referenced above. We are proposing this
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy AD because we evaluated all
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this NPRM. We will consider information provided by EASA and
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the all comments received by the closing determined the unsafe condition exists
instructions for submitting comments. date and may amend this NPRM based and is likely to exist or develop on other
• Mail: Docket Management Facility, on those comments. products of the same type design. This
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 We will post all comments we NPRM would require removing the pre-
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building receive, without change, to http:// TU 369 tachometer box from the engine.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We Costs of Compliance
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail will also post a report summarizing each We estimate that this proposed AD
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 substantive verbal contact with FAA affects 200 engines installed on
p.m., Monday through Friday, except personnel concerning this NPRM. helicopters of U.S. registry. We also
Federal holidays. estimate that it would take about 3
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Discussion
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hours per engine to comply with this
For service information identified in The European Aviation Safety Agency proposed AD. The average labor rate is
this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca (EASA), which is the Technical Agent $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we
S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 for the Member States of the European estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
(0)5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 Community, has issued EASA AD 2015– U.S. operators to be $51,000.
15. You may view this service 0175, dated August 24, 2015 (referred to
information at the FAA, Engine & hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an Authority for This Rulemaking
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England unsafe condition for the specified Title 49 of the United States Code
Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For products. The MCAI states: specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, § 39.13 [Amended] phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199;
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD 2015–0175, dated August
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more directive (AD):
24, 2015, which includes Mandatory Service
detail the scope of the Agency’s Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2015– Bulletin No. 292 77 0844, Version B, dated
authority. 4070; Directorate Identifier 2015–NE– July 6, 2015, for related information. You
We are issuing this rulemaking under 31–AD. may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Comments Due Date the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: searching for and locating it in Docket No.
We must receive comments by January 25, FAA–2015–4070.
General requirements.’’ Under that 2016.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (3) You may view this service information
(b) Affected ADs at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
air commerce by prescribing regulations None. MA. For information on the availability of
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
the Administrator finds necessary for
(1) This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
safety in air commerce. This regulation Arriel 1E2 turboshaft engines with November 12, 2015.
is within the scope of that authority tachometer boxes with the following part Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
because it addresses an unsafe condition number (P/N) and serial number (S/N)
that is likely to exist or develop on Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller
combinations:
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
products identified in this rulemaking (i) P/N 9580116170—all S/Ns
(ii) P/N 9580116260—all S/Ns [FR Doc. 2015–29748 Filed 11–23–15; 8:45 am]
action.
(iii) P/N 9580116900—all S/Ns BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Regulatory Findings (iv) P/N 9580117110—all S/Ns
(v) P/N 9580117550—all S/Ns 1499 and
We determined that this proposed AD below with or without suffix letters and all DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
would not have federalism implications S/Ns 1500 and above that do not contain the
under Executive Order 13132. This suffix letters EL. Federal Aviation Administration
proposed AD would not have a (2) This AD applies only to Turbomeca
substantial direct effect on the States, on S.A. Arriel 1E2 turboshaft engines with 14 CFR Part 39
the relationship between the national tachometer boxes identified in paragraph
Government and the States, or on the (c)(1) of this AD that also have installed [Docket No. FAA–2015–3753; Directorate
distribution of power and electrical connectors labeled as P10106, Identifier 2015–NE–26–AD]
P10098, and P10108 or P11F, P13F, and
responsibilities among the various RIN 2120–AA64
P15F.
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I (d) Reason Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
certify this proposed regulation: This AD was prompted by reports of S.A. Turboshaft Engines
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory uncommanded in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs).
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of AGENCY: Federal Aviation
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Administration (FAA), DOT.
the tachometer box, which could lead to
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under failure of the engine, IFSD, and loss of ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the DOT Regulatory Policies and control of the helicopter. (NPRM).
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
(e) Actions and Compliance
1979), SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Comply with this AD within the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
compliance times specified, unless already
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies done. Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1,
making a regulatory distinction, and (1) Within 1,600 flight hours after the 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft
(4) Will not have a significant effective date of this AD, remove the affected engines. This proposed AD was
economic impact, positive or negative, tachometer box from the engine. prompted by a report of an
on a substantial number of small entities (2) Reserved. uncommanded in-flight shutdown of an
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Credit for Previous Action Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture of the
Flexibility Act. 41-tooth gear, which forms part of the
You may take credit for the action required
bevel gear in the engine accessory
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 by paragraph (e) of this AD if you performed
the action before the effective date of this AD gearbox (AGB). This proposed AD
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation in accordance with Turbomeca S.A. MSB 292 would require inspection, and,
safety, Incorporation by reference, 77 0844, Version A, dated March 4, 2015 or depending on the results, removal of the
Safety. earlier version. engine AGB. We are proposing this AD
to prevent failure of the engine AGB,
The Proposed Amendment (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) which could lead to in-flight shutdown,
Accordingly, under the authority damage to the engine, and damage to the
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
delegated to me by the Administrator, aircraft.
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to DATES: We must receive comments on
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39 as follows: make your request. You may email your this proposed AD by January 25, 2016.
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS any of the following methods:
(h) Related Information
DIRECTIVES • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 instructions for submitting comments.
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
continues to read as follows: Propeller Directorate, 12 New England • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 25, 2016. | |
| Contact | Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 73147 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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