80_FR_76638 80 FR 76402 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

80 FR 76402 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 236 (December 9, 2015)

Page Range76402-76403
FR Document2015-30947

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-22B and RB211-524 turbofan engines with low-pressure turbine (LPT) support roller bearing, part number (P/ N) LK30313 or P/N UL29651, installed. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a breach of the turbine casing and release of engine debris. This proposed AD would require removal of certain LPT support roller bearings installed in RR RB211-22B and RB211-524 engines. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the LPT support roller bearing, loss of radial position following LPT blade failure, uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 236 (Wednesday, December 9, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 236 (Wednesday, December 9, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30947]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4076; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-30-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan 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 Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-22B and RB211-524 turbofan engines 
with low-pressure turbine (LPT) support roller bearing, part number (P/
N) LK30313 or P/N UL29651, installed. This proposed AD was prompted by 
a report of a breach of the turbine casing and release of engine 
debris. This proposed AD would require removal of certain LPT support 
roller bearings installed in RR RB211-22B and RB211-524 engines. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent failure of the LPT support roller bearing, 
loss of radial position following LPT blade failure, uncontained part 
release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 8, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.

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-
4076; 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: Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; 
fax: 781-238-7199; email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov.

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-2015-4076; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-30-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 2015-0187, dated September 9, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    An RB211-524G2-T engine experienced an in-service event that 
resulted in breach of a turbine casing and some release of core 
engine debris through a hole in the engine nacelle. The 
investigation of the event determined the primary cause to have been 
fracture and release of a Low Pressure (LP) turbine stage 2 blade. 
The blade release caused secondary damage to the LP turbine, 
producing significant out-of-balance forces. The event engine was 
fitted with an LP turbine support bearing where the roller retention 
cage is constructed from two halves that are riveted together. The 
LP turbine imbalance resulted in an overload of the LP turbine 
support bearing and caused separation of the riveted, two-piece 
roller retention cage. Radial location of the LP turbine shaft was 
lost, allowing further progression of the event that resulted in a 
breach of the IP turbine casing.

    RR introduced a modified LPT support roller bearing that can 
withstand greater loads when an LPT turbine blade release occurs, 
thereby preventing LPT rotor movement. 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-2015-4076.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
United Kingdom, 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. 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 removal from service of the affected LPT support 
bearings.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate it would take 0 hours to 
comply with this proposed AD since the proposed actions required by the 
AD would be performed during a shop visit, when major engine flanges 
are separated, which requires the removal of the LPT support roller 
bearing. Therefore, no additional time is needed to remove it. Parts 
would cost about $8,184 per engine. 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 $73,656.

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

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for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds 
necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the 
scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that 
is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking 
action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):

Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA-2015-4076; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NE-30-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by February 8, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B (MOD 
72-8700), RB211-524B-02, RB211-524B-B-02, RB211-524B2-19, RB211-
524B2-B-19, RB211-524B3-02, RB211-524B4-02, RB211-524B4-D-02, RB211-
524C2-19, RB211-524C2-B-19, RB211-524D4-19, RB211-524D4-B-19, RB211-
524D4X-19, RB211-524D4X-B-19, RB211-524D4-39, RB211-524D4-B-39, 
RB211-524G2-19, RB211-524G3-19, RB211-524-G2-T-19, RB211-524G3-T-19, 
RB211-524H-36, RB211-524H2-19, RB211-524H-T-36, and RB211-524H2-T-19 
turbofan engines, all serial numbers, with low-pressure turbine 
(LPT) support roller bearing, part number (P/N) LK30313 or P/N 
UL29651, installed.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a breach of the turbine 
casing and release of engine debris through a hole in the engine 
nacelle. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the LPT 
support roller bearing, loss of radial position following LPT blade 
failure, uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and damage 
to the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done. At the next shop visit or within 24 months 
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, remove 
from service LPT support roller bearing, P/N LK30313 or P/N UL29651, 
and replace with a part eligible for installation.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install an LPT 
support roller bearing, P/N LK30313 or P/N UL29651, onto any engine.

(g) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, a ``shop visit'' is defined as 
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the 
separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, except that the 
separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of 
transportation without subsequent engine maintenance does not 
constitute an engine shop visit.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brian Kierstead, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0187, 
dated September 9, 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-2015-4076.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 2, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-30947 Filed 12-8-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                      Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on               4076; or in person at the Docket                      separation of the riveted, two-piece roller
                                                    December 3, 2015.                                       Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                retention cage. Radial location of the LP
                                                    Colleen M. D’Alessandro,                                p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   turbine shaft was lost, allowing further
                                                                                                            Federal holidays. The AD docket                       progression of the event that resulted in a
                                                    Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                                                                                                                                  breach of the IP turbine casing.
                                                    Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            contains this proposed AD, the
                                                    [FR Doc. 2015–30948 Filed 12–8–15; 8:45 am]             mandatory continuing airworthiness                      RR introduced a modified LPT
                                                    BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  information (MCAI), the regulatory                    support roller bearing that can
                                                                                                            evaluation, any comments received, and                withstand greater loads when an LPT
                                                                                                            other information. The address for the                turbine blade release occurs, thereby
                                                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                preventing LPT rotor movement. You
                                                                                                            in the ADDRESSES section. Comments                    may obtain further information by
                                                    Federal Aviation Administration                         will be available in the AD docket                    examining the MCAI in the AD docket
                                                                                                            shortly after receipt.                                on the Internet at http://
                                                    14 CFR Part 39                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    [Docket No. FAA–2015–4076; Directorate                  Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                    Identifier 2015–NE–30–AD]                               Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine              4076.
                                                                                                            & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England               FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                    RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                            Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                 of This Proposed AD
                                                    Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce                   phone: 781–238–7772; fax: 781–238–
                                                                                                            7199; email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov.                   This product has been approved by
                                                    plc Turbofan Engines                                                                                          the aviation authority of the United
                                                                                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                    AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                                                                      Kingdom, and is approved for operation
                                                    Administration (FAA), DOT.                              Comments Invited                                      in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                                                                              We invite you to send any written                   bilateral agreement with the European
                                                    ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                            relevant data, views, or arguments about              Community, EASA has notified us of
                                                    (NPRM).
                                                                                                            this proposed AD. Send your comments                  the unsafe condition described in the
                                                    SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                    to an address listed under the                        MCAI. We are proposing this AD
                                                    airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.               because we evaluated all information
                                                    Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–22B and                      FAA–2015–4076; Directorate Identifier                 provided by EASA and determined the
                                                    RB211–524 turbofan engines with low-                    2015–NE–30–AD’’ at the beginning of                   unsafe condition exists and is likely to
                                                    pressure turbine (LPT) support roller                   your comments. We specifically invite                 exist or develop on other products of the
                                                    bearing, part number (P/N) LK30313 or                   comments on the overall regulatory,                   same type design. This proposed AD
                                                    P/N UL29651, installed. This proposed                   economic, environmental, and energy                   would require removal from service of
                                                    AD was prompted by a report of a                        aspects of this proposed AD. We will                  the affected LPT support bearings.
                                                    breach of the turbine casing and release                consider all comments received by the                 Costs of Compliance
                                                    of engine debris. This proposed AD                      closing date and may amend this
                                                    would require removal of certain LPT                                                                             We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                                                                            proposed AD based on those comments.
                                                    support roller bearings installed in RR                                                                       affects 9 engines installed on airplanes
                                                                                                              We will post all comments we
                                                    RB211–22B and RB211–524 engines. We                                                                           of U.S. registry. We also estimate it
                                                                                                            receive, without change, to http://
                                                    are proposing this AD to prevent failure                                                                      would take 0 hours to comply with this
                                                                                                            www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                    of the LPT support roller bearing, loss                                                                       proposed AD since the proposed actions
                                                                                                            personal information you provide. We
                                                    of radial position following LPT blade                                                                        required by the AD would be performed
                                                                                                            will also post a report summarizing each
                                                    failure, uncontained part release,                                                                            during a shop visit, when major engine
                                                                                                            substantive verbal contact with FAA
                                                    damage to the engine, and damage to the                                                                       flanges are separated, which requires
                                                                                                            personnel concerning this proposed AD.
                                                    airplane.                                                                                                     the removal of the LPT support roller
                                                                                                            Discussion                                            bearing. Therefore, no additional time is
                                                    DATES: We must receive comments on                                                                            needed to remove it. Parts would cost
                                                    this proposed AD by February 8, 2016.                     The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                            (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  about $8,184 per engine. The average
                                                    ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                                                                           labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on
                                                                                                            for the Member States of the European
                                                    any of the following methods:                           Community, has issued EASA AD 2015–                   these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                                       • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                  0187, dated September 9, 2015 (referred               this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
                                                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct           be $73,656.
                                                    instructions for submitting comments.                   an unsafe condition for the specified
                                                       • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                                                                        Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                            products. The MCAI states:
                                                    U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                                                                         Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                    New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                       An RB211–524G2–T engine experienced an             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                            in-service event that resulted in breach of a         rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                    Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                                                                            turbine casing and some release of core
                                                    Washington, DC 20590–0001.                              engine debris through a hole in the engine            section 106, describes the authority of
                                                       • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                     nacelle. The investigation of the event               the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                    address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      determined the primary cause to have been             Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                                                                                                                                  detail the scope of the Agency’s
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                                                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     fracture and release of a Low Pressure (LP)
                                                    Federal holidays.                                       turbine stage 2 blade. The blade release              authority.
                                                       • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 caused secondary damage to the LP turbine,              We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                                                                            producing significant out-of-balance forces.          the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                    Examining the AD Docket                                 The event engine was fitted with an LP                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                            turbine support bearing where the roller
                                                      You may examine the AD docket on                      retention cage is constructed from two halves         General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                    the Internet at http://                                 that are riveted together. The LP turbine             section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for                    imbalance resulted in an overload of the LP           promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                       turbine support bearing and caused                    air commerce by prescribing regulations


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                                                    for practices, methods, and procedures                  (c) Applicability                                     www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                                    the Administrator finds necessary for                     This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc RB211–           locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015–4076.
                                                    safety in air commerce. This regulation                 22B–02, RB211–22B (MOD 72–8700), RB211–                 Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                    is within the scope of that authority                   524B–02, RB211–524B–B–02, RB211–524B2–                December 2, 2015.
                                                    because it addresses an unsafe condition                19, RB211–524B2–B–19, RB211–524B3–02,                 Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                                    that is likely to exist or develop on                   RB211–524B4–02, RB211–524B4–D–02,
                                                                                                                                                                  Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                    products identified in this rulemaking                  RB211–524C2–19, RB211–524C2–B–19,
                                                                                                                                                                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                            RB211–524D4–19, RB211–524D4–B–19,
                                                    action.                                                                                                       [FR Doc. 2015–30947 Filed 12–8–15; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                            RB211–524D4X–19, RB211–524D4X–B–19,
                                                    Regulatory Findings                                     RB211–524D4–39, RB211–524D4–B–39,                     BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                            RB211–524G2–19, RB211–524G3–19,
                                                      We determined that this proposed AD                   RB211–524–G2–T–19, RB211–524G3–T–19,
                                                    would not have federalism implications                  RB211–524H–36, RB211–524H2–19, RB211–                 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                                    under Executive Order 13132. This                       524H–T–36, and RB211–524H2–T–19                       AGENCY
                                                    proposed AD would not have a                            turbofan engines, all serial numbers, with
                                                    substantial direct effect on the States, on             low-pressure turbine (LPT) support roller             40 CFR Part 52
                                                    the relationship between the national                   bearing, part number (P/N) LK30313 or P/N
                                                    Government and the States, or on the                    UL29651, installed.                                   [EPA–R05–OAR–2014–0362; FRL–9939–76–
                                                                                                                                                                  Region 5]
                                                    distribution of power and                               (d) Reason
                                                    responsibilities among the various                         This AD was prompted by a report of a              Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Regional
                                                    levels of government.                                   breach of the turbine casing and release of           Haze Glatfelter BART SIP Revision
                                                      For the reasons discussed above, I                    engine debris through a hole in the engine
                                                    certify this proposed regulation:                       nacelle. We are issuing this AD to prevent            AGENCY:  Environmental Protection
                                                      (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 failure of the LPT support roller bearing, loss       Agency (EPA).
                                                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   of radial position following LPT blade
                                                                                                                                                                  ACTION: Proposed rule.
                                                                                                            failure, uncontained part release, damage to
                                                      (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               the engine, and damage to the airplane.
                                                    the DOT Regulatory Policies and                                                                               SUMMARY:    The Environmental Protection
                                                    Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   (e) Actions and Compliance                            Agency (EPA) is proposing to extend the
                                                    1979),                                                     Comply with this AD within the                     compliance date for the Best Available
                                                      (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               compliance times specified, unless already            Retrofit Technology (BART) emission
                                                    in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               done. At the next shop visit or within 24             limits for sulfur dioxide (SO2) at the
                                                    making a regulatory distinction, and                    months after the effective date of this AD,           P.H. Glatfelter Company (Glatfelter)
                                                                                                            whichever occurs first, remove from service           facility submitted as part of its State
                                                      (4) Will not have a significant                       LPT support roller bearing, P/N LK30313 or
                                                    economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                        Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision on
                                                                                                            P/N UL29651, and replace with a part                  April 14, 2014. Specifically, EPA is
                                                    on a substantial number of small entities               eligible for installation.
                                                    under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                          proposing to extend the compliance
                                                    Flexibility Act.
                                                                                                            (f) Installation Prohibition                          date for the SO2 emission limits
                                                                                                               After the effective date of this AD, do not        applicable to Boilers No. 7 and No. 8 at
                                                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      install an LPT support roller bearing, P/N            Glatfelter by 25 months, from December
                                                      Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                LK30313 or P/N UL29651, onto any engine.              31, 2014, to January 31, 2017. We have
                                                    safety, Incorporation by reference,                     (g) Definition                                        reviewed this SIP revision and
                                                    Safety.                                                                                                       concluded that it meets the
                                                                                                               For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘shop visit’’
                                                                                                                                                                  requirements of the Clean Air Act and
                                                                                                            is defined as induction of an engine into the
                                                    The Proposed Amendment                                                                                        the regional haze rule and because
                                                                                                            shop for maintenance involving the
                                                      Accordingly, under the authority                      separation of pairs of major mating engine            BART requirements continue to be met.
                                                    delegated to me by the Administrator,                   flanges, except that the separation of engine         DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                    the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   flanges solely for the purposes of                    or before January 8, 2016.
                                                    39 as follows:                                          transportation without subsequent engine
                                                                                                                                                                  ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
                                                                                                            maintenance does not constitute an engine
                                                                                                            shop visit.                                           identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05–
                                                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                         OAR–2014–0362, by one of the
                                                    DIRECTIVES                                              (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 following methods:
                                                                                                            (AMOCs)                                                  1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the
                                                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                   The Manager, Engine Certification Office,           on-line instructions for submitting
                                                    continues to read as follows:                           FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use               comments.
                                                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to                  2. Email: aburano.douglas@epa.gov.
                                                                                                            make your request. You may email your
                                                                                                                                                                     3. Fax: (312) 408–2279.
                                                    § 39.13   [Amended]                                     request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
                                                                                                                                                                     4. Mail: Douglas Aburano, Chief,
                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   (i) Related Information                               Attainment Planning and Maintenance
                                                    the following new airworthiness                            (1) For more information about this AD,            Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J),
                                                    directive (AD):                                         contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,          U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
                                                                                                            Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &            77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago,
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                                                    Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                        4076; Directorate Identifier 2015–NE–               Propeller Directorate, 12 New England                 Illinois 60604.
                                                        30–AD.                                              Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                    5. Hand Delivery: Douglas Aburano,
                                                                                                            phone: 781–238–7772; fax: 781–238–7199;
                                                    (a) Comments Due Date                                                                                         Chief, Attainment Planning and
                                                                                                            email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
                                                                                                               (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                Maintenance Section, Air Programs
                                                      We must receive comments by February 8,
                                                    2016.                                                   Safety Agency AD 2015–0187, dated                     Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental
                                                                                                            September 9, 2015, for more information.              Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson
                                                    (b) Affected ADs                                        You may examine the MCAI in the AD                    Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
                                                      None.                                                 docket on the Internet at http://                     Such deliveries are only accepted


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Document Created: 2015-12-14 13:33:01
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 13:33:01
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 February 8, 2016.
ContactBrian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 76402 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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