80_FR_73374 80 FR 73148 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

80 FR 73148 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 226 (November 24, 2015)

Page Range73148-73150
FR Document2015-29747

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of an Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel gear in the engine accessory gearbox (AGB). This proposed AD would require inspection, and, depending on the results, removal of the engine AGB. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, which could lead to in-flight shutdown, damage to the engine, and damage to the aircraft.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 226 (Tuesday, November 24, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 226 (Tuesday, November 24, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 73148-73150]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29747]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3753; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-26-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 
2S2 turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an 
uncommanded in-flight shutdown of an Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture 
of the 41-tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel gear in the engine 
accessory gearbox (AGB). This proposed AD would require inspection, 
and, depending on the results, removal of the engine AGB. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, which could 
lead to in-flight shutdown, damage to the engine, and damage to the 
aircraft.

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

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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-
3753; 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-2015-3753; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-26-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD 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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2015-0162, dated August 6, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    An uncommanded in-flight shut-down (IFSD) of an ARRIEL 2 engine 
was reported, caused by rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which forms 
part of the bevel gear of the accessory gearbox (module M01). The 
subsequent investigation revealed that wear on the housing of the 
front bearing of this gear was a major contributor to this rupture. 
In addition, the investigation showed that this wear mechanism had 
resulted in positive Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA) indications 
before the event.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could potentially 
lead to further cases of IFSD, possibly resulting in an emergency 
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-2015-3753.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72 
2861, Version A, dated April 24, 2015. The service information 
describes procedures for inspecting the engine AGB. 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 document.

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 proposed AD would require inspection, and, depending on 
the results, removal of the engine AGB.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 250 engines installed on 
aircraft of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 
0.5 hours per engine to comply with the initial inspection requirement 
in this proposed AD and about 2 hours per engine to remove the engine 
AGB. The spectrometric oil analysis kit costs about $79. 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 $72,875.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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.

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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

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2015-3753; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NE-26-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 25, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 
2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines with an engine accessory 
gearbox (AGB), part number 0292120650, with a machined front casing.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight 
shutdown of an Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture of the 41-tooth 
gear, which forms part of the bevel gear in the engine AGB. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, which could 
lead to in-flight shutdown, damage to the engine, and damage to the 
aircraft.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(1) Initial Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA)

    (i) Perform an initial SOA within the compliance times given in 
paragraph (e)(1)(i)(A) or (e)(1)(i)(B) of this AD:
    (A) If the engine AGB has less than 800 engine hours (EHs) since 
new or since last overhaul, do an initial SOA before exceeding 850 
EHs since new or since last overhaul.
    (B) If the engine AGB has 800 EHs or more since new or since 
last overhaul, or if the EHs are unknown, do an initial SOA within 
50 EHs after the effective date of this AD.
    (C) Use paragraphs 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 of Turbomeca S.A. 
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 292 72 2861, Version A, dated 
April 24, 2015, to perform the SOA required by paragraph (e) of this 
AD.
    (ii) Reserved.

(2) Repetitive SOA

    (i) If the aluminum concentration determined from the most 
recent SOA is less than 0.8 parts per million (PPM), repeat the SOA 
required by paragraph (e) of this AD within 100 EHs time since last 
analysis (TSLA).
    (ii) If the aluminum concentration determined from the most 
recent SOA is between 0.8 PPM and 1.4 PPM, inclusive, repeat the SOA 
required by paragraph (e) of this AD within 50 EHs TSLA. Do not 
perform draining before doing the next SOA.
    (iii) If the aluminum concentration determined from the most 
recent SOA is greater than 1.4 PPM, remove the engine AGB from 
service within 50 EHs TSLA.

(f) 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].

(g) 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 2015-0162, 
dated August 6, 2015, for more information. You may examine the MCAI 
in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-3753.
    (3) Turbomeca S.A. MSB No. 292 72 2861, Version A, dated April 
24, 2015, can be obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the contact 
information in paragraph (g)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) 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.
    (5) 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.
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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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                                                    New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                    Discussion                                            of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
                                                    Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                               The European Aviation Safety Agency                 would take about 0.5 hours per engine
                                                    Washington, DC 20590–0001.                              (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  to comply with the initial inspection
                                                       • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                     for the Member States of the European                 requirement in this proposed AD and
                                                    address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      Community, has issued EASA AD 2015–                   about 2 hours per engine to remove the
                                                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     0162, dated August 6, 2015 (referred to               engine AGB. The spectrometric oil
                                                    Federal holidays.                                       hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an           analysis kit costs about $79. The average
                                                       • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 unsafe condition for the specified                    labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on
                                                       For service information identified in                products. The MCAI states:                            these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                                    this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca                                                                           this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
                                                    S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0                    An uncommanded in-flight shut-down                 be $72,875.
                                                                                                            (IFSD) of an ARRIEL 2 engine was reported,
                                                    5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15.
                                                                                                            caused by rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which         Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                    You may view this service information                   forms part of the bevel gear of the accessory
                                                    at the FAA, Engine & Propeller                          gearbox (module M01). The subsequent
                                                                                                                                                                     Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                    Directorate, 12 New England Executive                   investigation revealed that wear on the               specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                    Park, Burlington, MA. For information                   housing of the front bearing of this gear was         rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                    on the availability of this material at the             a major contributor to this rupture. In               section 106, describes the authority of
                                                    FAA, call 781–238–7125.                                 addition, the investigation showed that this          the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                                                                            wear mechanism had resulted in positive               Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                    Examining the AD Docket                                 Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA) indications          detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                      You may examine the AD docket on                      before the event.                                     authority.
                                                                                                               This condition, if not detected and                   We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                    the Internet at http://
                                                                                                            corrected, could potentially lead to further          the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for                    cases of IFSD, possibly resulting in an
                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                       emergency landing.
                                                                                                                                                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                    3753; or in person at the Docket                                                                              General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                    Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                    You may obtain further information                  section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     by examining the MCAI in the AD                       promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                    Federal holidays. The AD docket                         docket on the Internet at http://                     air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                    contains this proposed AD, the                          www.regulations.gov by searching for                  for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                    mandatory continuing airworthiness                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                     the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                    information (MCAI), the regulatory                      3753.                                                 safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                    evaluation, any comments received, and                  Related Service Information Under 1                   is within the scope of that authority
                                                    other information. The address for the                  CFR Part 51                                           because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                    Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                                                                        that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                                                                              Turbomeca S.A. has issued                           products identified in this rulemaking
                                                    in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
                                                                                                            Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72                 action.
                                                    will be available in the AD docket
                                                                                                            2861, Version A, dated April 24, 2015.
                                                    shortly after receipt.                                                                                        Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                            The service information describes
                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        procedures for inspecting the engine                    We determined that this proposed AD
                                                    Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,                    AGB. This service information is                      would not have federalism implications
                                                    Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine                reasonably available because the                      under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                    & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                 interested parties have access to it                  proposed AD would not have a
                                                    Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                   through their normal course of business               substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                    phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–                      or by the means identified in the                     the relationship between the national
                                                    7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.                   ADDRESSES section of this document.                   Government and the States, or on the
                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                                                                    distribution of power and
                                                                                                            FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                    Comments Invited                                        of This Proposed AD                                   responsibilities among the various
                                                                                                                                                                  levels of government.
                                                      We invite you to send any written                       This product has been approved by                     For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                    relevant data, views, or arguments about                the aviation authority of France, and is              certify this proposed regulation:
                                                    this proposed AD. Send your comments                    approved for operation in the United                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                    to an address listed under the                          States. Pursuant to our bilateral                     action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                    ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                 agreement with the European                             (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                    FAA–2015–3753; Directorate Identifier                   Community, EASA has notified us of                    the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                    2015–NE–26–AD’’ at the beginning of                     the unsafe condition described in the                 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                    your comments. We specifically invite                   MCAI and service information                          1979),
                                                    comments on the overall regulatory,                     referenced above. We are proposing this                 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                    economic, environmental, and energy                     AD because we evaluated all                           in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                    aspects of this proposed AD. We will                    information provided by EASA and                      making a regulatory distinction, and
                                                    consider all comments received by the                   determined the unsafe condition exists                  (4) Will not have a significant
                                                    closing date and may amend this
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                                                                                                            and is likely to exist or develop on other            economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                    proposed AD based on those comments.                    products of the same type design. This                on a substantial number of small entities
                                                      We will post all comments we                          proposed AD would require inspection,                 under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                    receive, without change, to http://                     and, depending on the results, removal                Flexibility Act.
                                                    www.regulations.gov, including any                      of the engine AGB.
                                                    personal information you provide. We                                                                          List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                    will also post a report summarizing each                Costs of Compliance                                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                    substantive verbal contact with FAA                        We estimate that this proposed AD                  safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                    personnel concerning this proposed AD.                  affects 250 engines installed on aircraft             Safety.


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                                                    73150               Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 226 / Tuesday, November 24, 2015 / Proposed Rules

                                                    The Proposed Amendment                                  within 100 EHs time since last analysis               SUMMARY:   This action proposes to
                                                                                                            (TSLA).                                               establish Class E airspace extending
                                                      Accordingly, under the authority                         (ii) If the aluminum concentration                 upward from 700 feet above the surface
                                                    delegated to me by the Administrator,                   determined from the most recent SOA is
                                                                                                            between 0.8 PPM and 1.4 PPM, inclusive,
                                                                                                                                                                  at South Naknek NR 2 Airport, South
                                                    the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
                                                                                                            repeat the SOA required by paragraph (e) of           Naknek, AK, to accommodate new Area
                                                    39 as follows:
                                                                                                            this AD within 50 EHs TSLA. Do not perform            Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning
                                                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   draining before doing the next SOA.                   System (GPS) standard instrument
                                                    DIRECTIVES                                                 (iii) If the aluminum concentration                approach procedures developed for the
                                                                                                            determined from the most recent SOA is                airport. The FAA is proposing this
                                                                                                            greater than 1.4 PPM, remove the engine AGB           action to enhance the safety and
                                                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 from service within 50 EHs TSLA.
                                                    continues to read as follows:                                                                                 management of Instrument Flight Rules
                                                                                                            (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 (IFR) operations at the airport.
                                                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          (AMOCs)                                               DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                    § 39.13   [Amended]                                        The Manager, Engine Certification Office,          or before January 8, 2016.
                                                                                                            FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use               ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                                    the following new airworthiness                         make your request. You may email your
                                                                                                                                                                  proposal to the U.S. Department of
                                                    directive (AD):                                         request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                      Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                    Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2015–                                                                          30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                            (g) Related Information                               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                        3753; Directorate Identifier 2015–NE–
                                                        26–AD.                                                 (1) For more information about this AD,            Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
                                                                                                            contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,          366–9826. You must identify FAA
                                                    (a) Comments Due Date                                   Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &            Docket No. FAA–2015–3108; Airspace
                                                      We must receive comments by January 25,               Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
                                                                                                            Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                 Docket No. 12–AAL–15, at the
                                                    2016.
                                                                                                            phone: 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199;               beginning of your comments. You may
                                                    (b) Affected ADs                                        email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.                       also submit comments through the
                                                      None.                                                    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
                                                                                                            Safety Agency AD 2015–0162, dated August              You may review the public docket
                                                    (c) Applicability                                       6, 2015, for more information. You may                containing the proposal, any comments
                                                       This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel             examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the              received, and any final disposition in
                                                    2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2             Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                                                                            searching for and locating it in Docket No.
                                                                                                                                                                  person in the Dockets Office between
                                                    turboshaft engines with an engine accessory
                                                                                                            FAA–2015–3753.                                        9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
                                                    gearbox (AGB), part number 0292120650,
                                                    with a machined front casing.                              (3) Turbomeca S.A. MSB No. 292 72 2861,            through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                                                                            Version A, dated April 24, 2015, can be               The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
                                                    (d) Reason                                              obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the               647–5527), is on the ground floor of the
                                                      This AD was prompted by a report of an                contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this       building at the above address.
                                                    uncommanded in-flight shutdown of an                    proposed AD.                                             FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
                                                    Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture of the 41-               (4) For service information identified in          Designations and Reporting Points, and
                                                    tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel gear          this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca S.A.,
                                                                                                            40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74
                                                                                                                                                                  subsequent amendments can be viewed
                                                    in the engine AGB. We are issuing this AD                                                                     online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
                                                    to prevent failure of the engine AGB, which             40 00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15.
                                                    could lead to in-flight shutdown, damage to                (5) You may view this service information          publications/. For further information,
                                                    the engine, and damage to the aircraft.                 at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,           you can contact the Airspace Policy and
                                                                                                            12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,            ATC Regulations Group, Federal
                                                    (e) Actions and Compliance                              MA. For information on the availability of            Aviation Administration, 800
                                                       Comply with this AD within the                       this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.          Independence Avenue SW.,
                                                    compliance times specified, unless already                Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on             Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202–
                                                    done.                                                   November 12, 2015.                                    267–8783. The Order is also available
                                                    (1) Initial Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA)            Colleen M. D’Alessandro,                              for inspection at the National Archives
                                                       (i) Perform an initial SOA within the                Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller               and Records Administration (NARA).
                                                    compliance times given in paragraph                     Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          For information on the availability of
                                                    (e)(1)(i)(A) or (e)(1)(i)(B) of this AD:                [FR Doc. 2015–29747 Filed 11–23–15; 8:45 am]          this material at NARA, call 202–741–
                                                       (A) If the engine AGB has less than 800              BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
                                                    engine hours (EHs) since new or since last                                                                    federal_register/code_of_federal-
                                                    overhaul, do an initial SOA before exceeding                                                                  regulations/ibr_locations.html.
                                                    850 EHs since new or since last overhaul.               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
                                                       (B) If the engine AGB has 800 EHs or more                                                                  Designations and Reporting Points, is
                                                    since new or since last overhaul, or if the EHs         Federal Aviation Administration                       published yearly and effective on
                                                    are unknown, do an initial SOA within 50
                                                    EHs after the effective date of this AD.                                                                      September 15.
                                                                                                            14 CFR Part 71                                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                       (C) Use paragraphs 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 of
                                                    Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin               [Docket No. FAA–2015–3108; Airspace                   Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
                                                    (MSB) No. 292 72 2861, Version A, dated                                                                       Administration, Operations Support
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                                                                                                            Docket No. 12–AAL–15]
                                                    April 24, 2015, to perform the SOA required                                                                   Group, Western Service Center, 1601
                                                    by paragraph (e) of this AD.                            Proposed Establishment of Class E                     Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
                                                       (ii) Reserved.                                       Airspace, South Naknek, AK                            telephone (425) 203–4517.
                                                    (2) Repetitive SOA                                      AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      (i) If the aluminum concentration                     Administration (FAA), DOT.                            Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                    determined from the most recent SOA is less             ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                    than 0.8 parts per million (PPM), repeat the                                                                    The FAA’s authority to issue rules
                                                                                                            (NPRM).
                                                    SOA required by paragraph (e) of this AD                                                                      regarding aviation safety is found in


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Document Created: 2015-12-14 14:09:02
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 14:09:02
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 25, 2016.
ContactPhilip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 73148 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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