80_FR_73908 80 FR 73681 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

80 FR 73681 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 227 (November 25, 2015)

Page Range73681-73683
FR Document2015-29886

We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2006-23- 17, which applies to certain Turbomeca S.A. Turmo IV A and IV C turboshaft engines. AD 2006-23-17 currently requires repetitive inspections of the centrifugal compressor intake wheel (inducer) blades for cracks and corrosion, replacement of parts that fail inspection, and replacement of the TU 197 standard centrifugal compressor. This proposed AD would require the same inspections but at revised intervals, add the replacement of the TU 215 standard centrifugal compressor, and require replacement of parts that fail inspection. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the centrifugal compressor inducer, which could lead to an uncontained blade release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 227 (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-29886]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-25970; Directorate Identifier 99-NE-12-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 supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2006-23-
17, which applies to certain Turbomeca S.A. Turmo IV A and IV C 
turboshaft engines. AD 2006-23-17 currently requires repetitive 
inspections of the centrifugal compressor intake wheel (inducer) blades 
for cracks and corrosion, replacement of parts that fail inspection, 
and replacement of the TU 197 standard centrifugal compressor. This 
proposed AD would require the same inspections but at revised 
intervals, add the replacement of the TU 215 standard centrifugal 
compressor, and require replacement of parts that fail inspection. We 
are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the centrifugal compressor 
inducer, which could lead to an uncontained blade release, damage to 
the engine, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 25, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.

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     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    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-2006-
25970; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any 
comments received and other information. The street 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: Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine 
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7134; 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 NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-25970; 
Directorate Identifier 99-NE-12-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 because 
of 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 we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    On November 7, 2006, we issued AD 2006-23-17, Amendment 39-14829 
(71 FR 66664, November 16, 2006), (``AD 2006-23-17''), for all 
Turbomeca S.A. Turmo IV A and IV C turboshaft engines. AD 2006-23-17 
resulted from a Turbomeca S.A. review of the engine service experience 
and their determination that more frequent borescope inspections (BSIs) 
are required on engines not modified to the TU 191, TU 197, or TU 224 
standard. AD 2006-23-17 requires repetitive BSI and eddy current 
inspections (ECIs) or ultrasonic inspections (UIs) of centrifugal 
compressor intake wheel (inducer) blades and replacement of parts that 
fail inspection and replacement of the TU 197 standard centrifugal 
compressor. We issued AD 2006-23-17 to prevent centrifugal compressor 
intake wheel (inducer) blade cracks, which can result in engine in-
flight power loss, engine shutdown, or forced landing.

Actions Since AD 2006-23-17 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2006-23-17, a centrifugal compressor inducer 
blade loss occurred on an engine modified to TU 224 standard. This 
blade loss was due to cracks caused by impacts combined with 
significant erosion of the part not related to the TU 224 modification. 
Turbomeca S.A. has revised the inspection intervals for the centrifugal 
compressor (inducer) blades, and requires replacement of parts that 
fail inspection, and replacement of the TU 197 and TU 215 standard 
centrifugal compressors. This proposed AD would require repetitive 
BSIs, and ECIs or UIs of the centrifugal compressor inducers at revised 
intervals, replacement of parts that fail inspection, and replacement 
of the TU 197 and TU 215 standard centrifugal compressors.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 
No. A249-72-0100 Version H, dated May 21, 2015. The MSB describes 
procedures for the inspection and replacement of the centrifugal 
compressor inducer blades. 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

    We are proposing this NPRM because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This NPRM would require repetitive BSIs, and ECIs or UIs based on 
the in-service requirements established for the various centrifugal 
compressor inducer standards, replacement of parts that fail 
inspection, and replacement of the TU 197 and TU 215 standard 
centrifugal compressors.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 36 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that two of these engines will 
require compressor replacement. We also estimate that about 40 hours 
per engine are required to comply with this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per hour. Parts cost about $40,000 per engine. Based 
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 
operators to be $202,400.

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 have 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 that the proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,

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    (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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2006-23-17, Amendment 39-14829 (71 FR 66664, November 16, 2006) 
(``2006-23-17''), and adding the following new AD:

Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2006-25970; Directorate Identifier 
99-NE-12-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 25, 
2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2006-23-17.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Turmo IV A and IV C turboshaft 
engines.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a centrifugal compressor inducer blade 
loss. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the centrifugal 
compressor inducer, which could lead to an uncontained blade 
release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Remove the TU 197 and TU 215 standard centrifugal 
compressors and install the TU 224 standard centrifugal compressor, 
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) Perform initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections (UIs) 
or eddy current inspections (ECIs) of the centrifugal compressor 
(inducer). Use Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 6.B.(1)(b) of 
Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. A249 72 
0100 Version H, dated May 21, 2015 to do the inspections. Use 
Appendix 1 of Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A249 72 0100 Version H, 
dated May 21, 2015 for the schedule of inspections.
    (3) Perform initial and repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) 
of the centrifugal compressor inducer. Use Accomplishment 
Instructions, paragraphs 6.B.(1)(a) of Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. 
A249 72 0100 Version H, dated May 21, 2015 to do the inspections. 
Use Appendix 1 of Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A249 72 0100 Version 
H, dated May 21, 2015 for the schedule of inspections.
    (4) If, during any inspection required by paragraphs (e)(2) or 
(e)(3) of this AD, any crack, corrosion, or other damage is detected 
on the inducer, then before next flight, replace the centrifugal 
compressor.
    (5) Accomplishment of a UI or ECI of the centrifugal compressor 
inducer, required by paragraph (e)(2) of this AD, is acceptable in 
lieu of a BSI required by paragraph (e)(3) of this AD for that 
engine.
    (6) Replacement of a centrifugal compressor required by 
paragraph (e)(4) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action 
for the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (e)(2) and 
(e)(3) of this AD.

(f) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the inspections and corrective actions 
required by paragraph (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this AD if you performed 
the inspections and corrective actions before the effective date of 
this AD, using Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A249 72 0100, Version G, 
or an 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 Wego Wang, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; 
fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15.
    (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 18, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-29886 Filed 11-24-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                                    Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 227 / Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Proposed Rules                                                73681

                                                  to amend the Securitization Safe Harbor                 C. Plain Language                                     require that the documents include any
                                                  Rule to make clear that the Rule does                     Section 722 of the Gramm-Leach-                     provision concerning loss mitigation
                                                  not require documents governing a                       Bliley Act (Pub. L. 106–102, 113                      that requires any action that may
                                                  securitization transaction to require any               Stat.1338, 1471) requires the Federal                 conflict with the requirements of
                                                  action prohibited by Regulation X.                      banking agencies to use plain language                Regulation X (12 CFR part 1024), as
                                                                                                          in all proposed and final rules                       Regulation X may by amended or
                                                  III. Policy Objective
                                                                                                          published after January 1, 2000. The                  modified from time to time.
                                                    The objective of the Proposed Rule is                 FDIC has sought to present the Proposed               *     *    *     *     *
                                                  to facilitate regulatory compliance and                 Rule in a simple and straightforward                    Dated at Washington, DC, this 22nd day of
                                                  ease regulatory burden by ensuring that                 manner.                                               October, 2015.
                                                  regulations are clear and consistent with                                                                       By order of the Board of Directors.
                                                  other regulatory initiatives. In                        List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 360
                                                                                                                                                                Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
                                                  particular, the objective of the Proposed                 Banks, Banking, Bank deposit
                                                                                                          insurance, Holding companies, National                Robert E. Feldman,
                                                  Rule is to harmonize the residential loan
                                                  servicing condition of the Securitization               banks, Participations, Reporting and                  Executive Secretary.
                                                  Safe Harbor Rule with the CFPB’s loan                   recordkeeping requirements, Savings                   [FR Doc. 2015–29821 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am]
                                                  servicing requirements.                                 associations, Securitizations.                        BILLING CODE P

                                                                                                            For the reasons stated above, the
                                                  IV. Request for Comment
                                                                                                          Board of Directors of the Federal
                                                    The FDIC invites comment from all                     Deposit Insurance Corporation proposes                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  members of the public on the Proposed                   to amend 12 CFR part 360 as follows:
                                                                                                                                                                Federal Aviation Administration
                                                  Rule. Comments are specifically
                                                  requested on whether additional                         PART 360—RESOLUTION AND
                                                                                                          RECEIVERSHIP RULES                                    14 CFR Part 39
                                                  changes to the servicing provisions
                                                  included in the Securitization Safe                     ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 360              [Docket No. FAA–2006–25970; Directorate
                                                  Harbor Rule need to be modified so as                                                                         Identifier 99–NE–12–AD]
                                                                                                          continues to read as follows:
                                                  not to conflict with other applicable                                                                         RIN 2120–AA64
                                                  laws or regulations. The FDIC will                        Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1821(d)(1),
                                                                                                          1821(d)(10)(C), 1821(d)(11), 1821(e)(1),
                                                  carefully consider all comments that                    1821(e)(8)(D)(i), 1823(c)(4), 1823(e)(2); Sec.        Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
                                                  relate to the Proposed Rule.                            401(h), Pub. L. 101–73, 103 Stat. 357.                S.A. Turboshaft Engines
                                                  V. Administrative Law Matters                           ■ 2. Revise § 360.6(b)(3)(ii)(A) to read as           AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                  A. Paperwork Reduction Act                              follows:                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                                                                                ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                          § 360.6 Treatment of financial assets
                                                    In accordance with the Paperwork                      transferred in connection with a                      (NPRM).
                                                  Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)                 securitization or participation.
                                                  (PRA) the FDIC may not conduct or                                                                             SUMMARY:   We propose to supersede
                                                                                                          *       *   *     *      *                            airworthiness directive (AD) 2006–23–
                                                  sponsor, and a person is not required to                   (b) * * *
                                                  respond to, a collection of information                                                                       17, which applies to certain Turbomeca
                                                                                                             (3) * * *
                                                  unless it displays a currently valid                                                                          S.A. Turmo IV A and IV C turboshaft
                                                                                                             (ii) * * *
                                                  Office of Management and Budget                            (A) Servicing and other agreements                 engines. AD 2006–23–17 currently
                                                  (OMB) control number. The Proposed                      must provide servicers with authority,                requires repetitive inspections of the
                                                  Rule would not revise the Securitization                subject to contractual oversight by any               centrifugal compressor intake wheel
                                                  Safe Harbor Rule information collection                 master servicer or oversight advisor, if              (inducer) blades for cracks and
                                                  3064–0177 or create any new                             any, to mitigate losses on financial                  corrosion, replacement of parts that fail
                                                  information collection pursuant to the                  assets consistent with maximizing the                 inspection, and replacement of the TU
                                                  PRA. Consequently, no submission will                   net present value of the financial asset.             197 standard centrifugal compressor.
                                                  be made to the Office of Management                     Servicers shall have the authority to                 This proposed AD would require the
                                                  and Budget for review. The FDIC                         modify assets to address reasonably                   same inspections but at revised
                                                  requests comment on its conclusion that                 foreseeable default, and to take other                intervals, add the replacement of the TU
                                                  this NPR does not revise the                            action to maximize the value and                      215 standard centrifugal compressor,
                                                  Securitization Safe Harbor Rule                         minimize losses on the securitized                    and require replacement of parts that
                                                  information collection, 3064–0177.                      financial assets. The documents shall                 fail inspection. We are proposing this
                                                                                                          require that the servicers apply industry             AD to prevent failure of the centrifugal
                                                  B. Regulatory Flexibility Act                                                                                 compressor inducer, which could lead
                                                                                                          best practices for asset management and
                                                    The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5                     servicing. The documents shall require                to an uncontained blade release, damage
                                                  U.S.C. 601–612, requires an agency to                   the servicer to act for the benefit of all            to the engine, and damage to the
                                                  provide an Initial Regulatory Flexibility               investors, and not for the benefit of any             airplane.
                                                  Analysis with a proposed rule, unless                   particular class of investors, that the               DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                  the agency certifies that the rule would                servicer maintain records of its actions              this proposed AD by January 25, 2016.
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                                                  not have a significant economic impact                  to permit full review by the trustee or               ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                  on a substantial number of small                        other representative of the investors and             using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                  entities. 5 U.S.C. 603–605. The FDIC                    that the servicer must commence action                11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                  hereby certifies that the Proposed Rule                 to mitigate losses no later than ninety               methods:
                                                  would not have a significant economic                   (90) days after an asset first becomes                   • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                  impact on a substantial number of small                 delinquent unless all delinquencies                   http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                  entities, as that term applies to insured               have been cured, provided that this                   instructions for submitting comments.
                                                  depository institutions.                                requirement shall not be deemed to                       • Fax: 202–493–2251.


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                                                    • Mail: U.S. Department of                            Discussion                                            condition described previously is likely
                                                  Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                      On November 7, 2006, we issued AD                  to exist or develop in other products of
                                                  30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    2006–23–17, Amendment 39–14829 (71                    the same type design.
                                                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    FR 66664, November 16, 2006), (‘‘AD                   Proposed AD Requirements
                                                  Washington, DC 20590.                                   2006–23–17’’), for all Turbomeca S.A.
                                                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                      Turmo IV A and IV C turboshaft                          This NPRM would require repetitive
                                                  address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      engines. AD 2006–23–17 resulted from                  BSIs, and ECIs or UIs based on the in-
                                                  p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     a Turbomeca S.A. review of the engine                 service requirements established for the
                                                  Federal holidays.                                       service experience and their                          various centrifugal compressor inducer
                                                    For service information identified in                 determination that more frequent                      standards, replacement of parts that fail
                                                  this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca                     borescope inspections (BSIs) are                      inspection, and replacement of the TU
                                                  S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33                   required on engines not modified to the               197 and TU 215 standard centrifugal
                                                  (0)5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45                 TU 191, TU 197, or TU 224 standard.                   compressors.
                                                  15. You may view this service                           AD 2006–23–17 requires repetitive BSI                 Costs of Compliance
                                                  information at the FAA, Engine &                        and eddy current inspections (ECIs) or
                                                  Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                   ultrasonic inspections (UIs) of                          We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                  Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For                     centrifugal compressor intake wheel                   affects 36 engines installed on airplanes
                                                  information on the availability of this                 (inducer) blades and replacement of                   of U.S. registry. We estimate that two of
                                                  material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.                 parts that fail inspection and                        these engines will require compressor
                                                                                                          replacement of the TU 197 standard                    replacement. We also estimate that
                                                  Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                          centrifugal compressor. We issued AD                  about 40 hours per engine are required
                                                     You may examine the AD docket on                     2006–23–17 to prevent centrifugal                     to comply with this proposed AD. The
                                                  the Internet at http://                                 compressor intake wheel (inducer)                     average labor rate is $85 per hour. Parts
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                    blade cracks, which can result in engine              cost about $40,000 per engine. Based on
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2006–                       in-flight power loss, engine shutdown,                these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                                  25970; or in person at the Docket                       or forced landing.                                    this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
                                                  Management Facility between 9 a.m.                                                                            be $202,400.
                                                  and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      Actions Since AD 2006–23–17 Was
                                                  except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  Issued                                                Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                  contains this proposed AD, the                             Since we issued AD 2006–23–17, a                      Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                  regulatory evaluation, any comments                     centrifugal compressor inducer blade                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                  received and other information. The                     loss occurred on an engine modified to                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                  street address for the Docket Office                    TU 224 standard. This blade loss was                  Section 106, describes the authority of
                                                  (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the                         due to cracks caused by impacts                       the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
                                                  ADDRESSES section. Comments will be                     combined with significant erosion of the              Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                                  available in the AD docket shortly after                part not related to the TU 224                        detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                  receipt.                                                modification. Turbomeca S.A. has                      authority.
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        revised the inspection intervals for the                 We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                  Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer,                          centrifugal compressor (inducer) blades,              the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                  Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine                and requires replacement of parts that                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
                                                  & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                 fail inspection, and replacement of the               ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                  Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                   TU 197 and TU 215 standard centrifugal                section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                  phone: 781–238–7134; fax: 781–238–                      compressors. This proposed AD would                   promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                  7199; email: wego.wang@faa.gov.                         require repetitive BSIs, and ECIs or UIs              air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                                                                          of the centrifugal compressor inducers                for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                          at revised intervals, replacement of parts            the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                  Comments Invited                                        that fail inspection, and replacement of              safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                                                                          the TU 197 and TU 215 standard                        is within the scope of that authority
                                                     We invite you to send any written
                                                                                                          centrifugal compressors.                              because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                  relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                  this NPRM. Send your comments to an                     Related Service Information Under 1                   that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                  address listed under the ADDRESSES                      CFR Part 51                                           products identified in this rulemaking
                                                  section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                        We reviewed Turbomeca S.A. Alert                    action.
                                                  2006–25970; Directorate Identifier 99–                  Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No.                  Regulatory Findings
                                                  NE–12–AD’’ at the beginning of your                     A249–72–0100 Version H, dated May
                                                  comments. We specifically invite                        21, 2015. The MSB describes procedures                  We have determined that this
                                                  comments on the overall regulatory,                     for the inspection and replacement of                 proposed AD would not have federalism
                                                  economic, environmental, and energy                     the centrifugal compressor inducer                    implications under Executive Order
                                                  aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                  blades. This service information is                   13132. This proposed AD would not
                                                  all comments received by the closing                    reasonably available because the                      have a substantial direct effect on the
                                                  date and may amend this NPRM                            interested parties have access to it                  States, on the relationship between the
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                                                  because of those comments.                              through their normal course of business               national Government and the States, or
                                                     We will post all comments we                         or by the means identified in the                     on the distribution of power and
                                                  receive, without change, to http://                     ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.                       responsibilities among the various
                                                  www.regulations.gov, including any                                                                            levels of government.
                                                  personal information you provide. We                    FAA’s Determination                                     For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                  will also post a report summarizing each                  We are proposing this NPRM because                  certify that the proposed regulation:
                                                  substantive verbal contact we receive                   we evaluated all the relevant                           (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  about this NPRM.                                        information and determined the unsafe                 action’’ under Executive Order 12866,


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                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               (ECIs) of the centrifugal compressor                  DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
                                                  the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         (inducer). Use Accomplishment Instructions,
                                                  Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   paragraph 6.B.(1)(b) of Turbomeca S.A. Alert          Federal Energy Regulatory
                                                                                                          Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. A249             Commission
                                                  1979),                                                  72 0100 Version H, dated May 21, 2015 to do
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               the inspections. Use Appendix 1 of
                                                  in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A249 72 0100             18 CFR Part 35
                                                  making a regulatory distinction, and                    Version H, dated May 21, 2015 for the                 [Docket No. RM16–1–000]
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                       schedule of inspections.
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                     (3) Perform initial and repetitive borescope       Reactive Power Requirements for Non-
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities               inspections (BSIs) of the centrifugal                 Synchronous Generation
                                                                                                          compressor inducer. Use Accomplishment
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                                                                          Instructions, paragraphs 6.B.(1)(a) of                AGENCY:  Federal Energy Regulatory
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                        Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A249 72 0100             Commission.
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      Version H, dated May 21, 2015 to do the
                                                                                                                                                                ACTION: Proposed rule.
                                                                                                          inspections. Use Appendix 1 of Turbomeca
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                S.A. Alert MSB No. A249 72 0100 Version H,            SUMMARY:    The Federal Energy
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                     dated May 21, 2015 for the schedule of
                                                                                                                                                                Regulatory Commission (Commission) is
                                                  Safety.                                                 inspections.
                                                                                                             (4) If, during any inspection required by          proposing to eliminate the exemptions
                                                  The Proposed Amendment                                  paragraphs (e)(2) or (e)(3) of this AD, any           for wind generators from the
                                                                                                          crack, corrosion, or other damage is detected         requirement to provide reactive power.
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                          on the inducer, then before next flight,              As a result, all newly interconnecting
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                   replace the centrifugal compressor.                   generators, including both synchronous
                                                  the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                      (5) Accomplishment of a UI or ECI of the           and non-synchronous generators, would
                                                  39 as follows:                                          centrifugal compressor inducer, required by           be required to provide reactive power.
                                                                                                          paragraph (e)(2) of this AD, is acceptable in
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   lieu of a BSI required by paragraph (e)(3) of
                                                                                                                                                                To implement this requirement, the
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              this AD for that engine.                              Commission proposes to revise the pro
                                                                                                             (6) Replacement of a centrifugal                   forma Large Generator Interconnection
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 compressor required by paragraph (e)(4) of            Agreement (LGIA), Appendix G to the
                                                  continues to read as follows:                           this AD, does not constitute terminating              pro forma LGIA, and the pro forma
                                                                                                          action for the repetitive inspections required        Small Generator Interconnection
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          by paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this AD.           Agreement (SGIA) in accordance with
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                     (f) Credit for Previous Actions                       the Commission’s regulations, which
                                                                                                             You may take credit for the inspections            require every public utility with a non-
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                                                                                discriminatory open access transmission
                                                  removing airworthiness directive (AD)                   and corrective actions required by paragraph
                                                                                                          (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this AD if you performed         tariff on file to also have on file the pro
                                                  2006–23–17, Amendment 39–14829 (71                      the inspections and corrective actions before         forma LGIA and pro forma SGIA
                                                  FR 66664, November 16, 2006) (‘‘2006–                   the effective date of this AD, using                  ‘‘required by Commission rulemaking
                                                  23–17’’), and adding the following new                  Turbomeca S.A. Alert MSB No. A249 72                  proceedings promulgating and
                                                  AD:                                                     0100, Version G, or an earlier version.               amending such interconnection
                                                  Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2006–                    (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 procedures and agreements.’’ In this
                                                      25970; Directorate Identifier 99–NE–12–             (AMOCs)                                               Proposal to Revise Standard Generator
                                                      AD.                                                                                                       Interconnection Agreements (Proposal),
                                                                                                             The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                                  (a) Comments Due Date                                   FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use               the Commission proposes to modify
                                                    The FAA must receive comments on this                 the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to               both agreements to eliminate the
                                                  AD action by January 25, 2016.                          make your request. You may email your                 exemptions for wind generators from
                                                                                                          request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                      the requirement to provide reactive
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                                                                              power. As a result, all newly
                                                                                                          (h) Related Information
                                                    This AD replaces AD 2006–23–17.                                                                             interconnecting generators (i.e., new
                                                                                                             (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                  (c) Applicability                                       contact Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer,                generators seeking to interconnect to the
                                                                                                          Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &            transmission system and all existing
                                                     This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Turmo
                                                  IV A and IV C turboshaft engines.                       Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                 non-synchronous generators making
                                                                                                          Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                 upgrades to their generation facilities
                                                  (d) Unsafe Condition                                    phone: 781–238–7134; fax: 781–238–7199;               that require new interconnection
                                                     This AD was prompted by a centrifugal                email: wego.wang@faa.gov.                             requests), both synchronous and non-
                                                  compressor inducer blade loss. We are                      (2) For service information identified in          synchronous, would be required to
                                                  issuing this AD to prevent failure of the               this AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220
                                                                                                                                                                provide reactive power as a condition of
                                                  centrifugal compressor inducer, which could             Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00;
                                                                                                          fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15.                             interconnection as of the effective date
                                                  lead to an uncontained blade release, damage                                                                  of the final revision.
                                                  to the engine, and damage to the airplane.                 (3) You may view this service information
                                                                                                          at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,           DATES: Comments are due January 25,
                                                  (e) Compliance                                          12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,            2016.
                                                     Comply with this AD within the                       MA. For information on the availability of
                                                                                                                                                                ADDRESSES: Comments, identified by
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                                                  compliance times specified, unless already              this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                                                                                                                                docket number, may be filed in the
                                                  done.                                                     Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on             following ways:
                                                     (1) Remove the TU 197 and TU 215                     November 18, 2015.                                       • Electronic Filing through http://
                                                  standard centrifugal compressors and install            Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                                  the TU 224 standard centrifugal compressor,                                                                   www.ferc.gov. Documents created
                                                                                                          Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller               electronically using word processing
                                                  within 30 days after the effective date of this
                                                                                                          Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          software should be filed in native
                                                  AD.
                                                     (2) Perform initial and repetitive ultrasonic        [FR Doc. 2015–29886 Filed 11–24–15; 8:45 am]          applications or print-to-PDF format and
                                                  inspections (UIs) or eddy current inspections           BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                not in a scanned format.


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Document Created: 2018-03-01 11:14:43
Document Modified: 2018-03-01 11:14:43
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.
ContactWego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 73681 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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