81_FR_12881 81 FR 12833 - Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

81 FR 12833 - Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 48 (March 11, 2016)

Page Range12833-12834
FR Document2016-05467

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, TSIOF-550-K, TSIO- 550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. This proposed AD would require replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine, IFSD and loss of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 48 (Friday, March 11, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-05467]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-0069; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-01-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Continental Motors, Inc. Reciprocating 
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 Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-
550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating engines. This proposed 
AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) 
resulting in injuries and significant airplane damage. This proposed AD 
would require replacing the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler cross fitting 
and engine, IFSD and loss of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 10, 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.
     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 AD contact Continental 
Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615; phone: 800-326-
0089; Internet: http://www.continentalmotors.aero. You may view this 
service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, 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-2016-
0069; 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: Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, 
College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 404-474-5606; 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-2016-0069; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-01-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

    A Cirrus SR-22T crashed on November 3, 2015 due to an uncommanded 
IFSD. The crash caused four minor personal injuries and substantial 
airplane damage. The root cause of the engine IFSD was the loss of 
engine oil through the fatigue-induced fracture of an oil cooler cross 
fitting nipple. This condition, if not corrected, could result in 
failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss of 
the airplane.

Relevant Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed CMI Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) No. CSB15-2C, dated 
November 9, 2015 and CMI CSB No. CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 2015. The 
CSBs describe detailed procedures for replacing oil cooler cross 
fittings, nipples, and bushings with a redesigned oil cooler cross 
fitting. This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this 
document.

FAA's Determination

    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 accomplishing the actions specified in the 
service information described previously, except as discussed under 
``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information.''

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    CMI CSB No. CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 2015 requires replacing 
the oil cooler cross fitting, nipple, and bushing prior to further 
flight. CMI CSB No. CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015 requires replacing 
the oil cooler cross fitting, nipple, and bushing within 25 hours of 
engine operation or at the next scheduled inspection or engine service, 
whichever occurs first. This proposed AD requires replacing the fitting 
at the next engine maintenance event not to exceed 12 months or 100 
flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 
first.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,307 engines installed 
on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 
1 hour per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per

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hour. Parts would cost about $0 per engine. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the total cost of this proposed AD to U.S. operators to be 
$111,095. Our cost estimate is exclusive of possible warranty coverage.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Continental Motors, Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by 
Teledyne Continental Motors) Reciprocating Engines: Docket No. FAA-
2016-0069; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-01-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 10, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO-550-K, 
TSIOF-550-K, TSIO-550-C, TSIOF-550-D, and TSIO-550-N reciprocating 
engines with an engine serial number below 1012296 and an oil cooler 
cross fitting, part number AN918-1J, installed.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight 
shutdown (IFSD) resulting in injuries and significant airplane 
damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the oil cooler 
cross fitting and engine, IFSD and loss of the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 12 months or 100 flight hours from the effective date 
of the AD, whichever occurs first, replace the oil cooler cross 
fitting, nipple, and bushing. Use the Action Required paragraphs 
III.1 through III.8 of CMI Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) No. 
CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 2015 or the Action Required paragraphs 
III.1 through III.8 of CMI CSB No. CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015, 
to perform the replacement.
    (2) Reserved.

(f) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the replacement that is required by 
paragraph (e) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before 
the effective date of this AD using CMI CSB No. CSB15-2B, dated 
November 6, 2015 or earlier versions; or CSB No. CSB15-7, dated 
November 6, 2015.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office, FAA, may approve 
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make 
your request.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Scott Hopper, 
Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 
404-474-5606; email: [email protected].
    (2) CMI CSB No. CSB15-7A, dated November 10, 2015 and CMI CSB 
No. CSB15-2C, dated November 9, 2015 can be obtained from CMI using 
the contact information in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Continental Motors, Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615; 
phone: 800-326-0089; Internet: http://www.continentalmotors.aero.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 2, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                      introduction of these diseases into the                   • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                    uncommanded IFSD. The crash caused
                                                      United States.                                          address above between 9 a.m. and 5                    four minor personal injuries and
                                                        Comments on the proposed rule were                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   substantial airplane damage. The root
                                                      required to be received on or before                    Federal holidays.                                     cause of the engine IFSD was the loss of
                                                      March 15, 2016. We are extending the                      For service information identified in               engine oil through the fatigue-induced
                                                      comment period on Docket No. APHIS–                     this AD contact Continental Motors,                   fracture of an oil cooler cross fitting
                                                      2011–0044 to May 16, 2016. This action                  Inc., 2039 Broad Street, Mobile,                      nipple. This condition, if not corrected,
                                                      will allow interested persons additional                Alabama 36615; phone: 800–326–0089;                   could result in failure of the oil cooler
                                                      time to prepare and submit comments.                    Internet: http://                                     cross fitting and engine, IFSD, and loss
                                                                                                              www.continentalmotors.aero. You may                   of the airplane.
                                                        Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301–8317; 7 CFR
                                                      2.22, 2.80, and 371.4.                                  view this service information at the
                                                                                                              FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                  Relevant Service Information Under 1
                                                        Done in Washington, DC, this 7th day of               1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA.                 CFR Part 51
                                                      March 2016.                                             For information on the availability of                  We reviewed CMI Critical Service
                                                      Kevin Shea,                                             this material at the FAA, call 781–238–               Bulletin (CSB) No. CSB15–2C, dated
                                                      Administrator, Animal and Plant Health                  7125.                                                 November 9, 2015 and CMI CSB No.
                                                      Inspection Service.                                                                                           CSB15–7A, dated November 10, 2015.
                                                      [FR Doc. 2016–05534 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am]             Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                                                                                    The CSBs describe detailed procedures
                                                      BILLING CODE 3410–34–P                                     You may examine the AD docket on                   for replacing oil cooler cross fittings,
                                                                                                              the Internet at http://                               nipples, and bushings with a redesigned
                                                                                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for                  oil cooler cross fitting. This service
                                                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     information is reasonably available
                                                                                                              0069; or in person at the Docket                      because the interested parties have
                                                      Federal Aviation Administration                         Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    access to it through their normal course
                                                                                                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    of business or by the means identified
                                                      14 CFR Part 39                                          except Federal holidays. The AD docket                in the ADDRESSES section of this
                                                                                                              contains this proposed AD, the                        document.
                                                      [Docket No. FAA–2016–0069; Directorate                  regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                      Identifier 2016–NE–01–AD]                                                                                     FAA’s Determination
                                                                                                              received, and other information. The
                                                      RIN 2120–AA64                                           street address for the Docket Office                    We are proposing this NPRM because
                                                                                                              (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the                       we evaluated all the relevant
                                                      Airworthiness Directives; Continental                   ADDRESSES section. Comments will be                   information and determined the unsafe
                                                      Motors, Inc. Reciprocating Engines                      available in the AD docket shortly after              condition described previously is likely
                                                      AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                receipt.                                              to exist or develop in other products of
                                                      Administration (FAA), DOT.                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      the same type design.
                                                                                                              Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                      ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                                                                         Proposed AD Requirements
                                                                                                              Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office,
                                                      (NPRM).
                                                                                                              FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College                       This NPRM would require
                                                      SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                   Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5535;                  accomplishing the actions specified in
                                                      airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                fax: 404–474–5606; email:                             the service information described
                                                      Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) TSIO–                    scott.hopper@faa.gov.                                 previously, except as discussed under
                                                      550–K, TSIOF–550–K, TSIO–550–C,                         SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
                                                      TSIOF–550–D, and TSIO–550–N                                                                                   and the Service Information.’’
                                                                                                              Comments Invited
                                                      reciprocating engines. This proposed                                                                          Differences Between This Proposed AD
                                                      AD was prompted by a report of an                          We invite you to send any written
                                                                                                                                                                    and the Service Information
                                                      uncommanded in-flight shutdown                          relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                      (IFSD) resulting in injuries and                        this NPRM. Send your comments to an                      CMI CSB No. CSB15–7A, dated
                                                      significant airplane damage. This                       address listed under the ADDRESSES                    November 10, 2015 requires replacing
                                                      proposed AD would require replacing                     section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                    the oil cooler cross fitting, nipple, and
                                                      the oil cooler cross fitting assembly. We               2016–0069; Directorate Identifier 2016–               bushing prior to further flight. CMI CSB
                                                      are proposing this AD to prevent failure                NE–01–AD’’ at the beginning of your                   No. CSB15–2C, dated November 9, 2015
                                                      of the oil cooler cross fitting and engine,             comments. We specifically invite                      requires replacing the oil cooler cross
                                                      IFSD and loss of the airplane.                          comments on the overall regulatory,                   fitting, nipple, and bushing within 25
                                                                                                              economic, environmental, and energy                   hours of engine operation or at the next
                                                      DATES: We must receive comments on                                                                            scheduled inspection or engine service,
                                                                                                              aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
                                                      this proposed AD by May 10, 2016.                                                                             whichever occurs first. This proposed
                                                                                                              all comments received by the closing
                                                      ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                       date and may amend this NPRM                          AD requires replacing the fitting at the
                                                      using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    because of those comments.                            next engine maintenance event not to
                                                      11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                   We will post all comments we                       exceed 12 months or 100 flight hours
                                                      methods:                                                receive, without change, to http://                   after the effective date of this AD,
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                                                         • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                  www.regulations.gov, including any                    whichever occurs first.
                                                      http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  personal information you provide. We
                                                      instructions for submitting comments.                                                                         Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                              will also post a report summarizing each
                                                         • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 substantive verbal contact we receive                    We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                         • Mail: U.S. Department of                           about this NPRM.                                      affects 1,307 engines installed on
                                                      Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                                                                         airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
                                                      30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    Discussion                                            estimate that it will take about 1 hour
                                                      W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                      A Cirrus SR–22T crashed on                          per engine to comply with this proposed
                                                      Washington, DC 20590.                                   November 3, 2015 due to an                            AD. The average labor rate is $85 per


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                                                      hour. Parts would cost about $0 per                     PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
                                                      engine. Based on these figures, we                      DIRECTIVES                                            1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
                                                      estimate the total cost of this proposed                                                                      30337; phone: 404–474–5535; fax: 404–474–
                                                                                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               5606; email: scott.hopper@faa.gov.
                                                      AD to U.S. operators to be $111,095.
                                                                                                              continues to read as follows:                            (2) CMI CSB No. CSB15–7A, dated
                                                      Our cost estimate is exclusive of                                                                             November 10, 2015 and CMI CSB No.
                                                      possible warranty coverage.                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        CSB15–2C, dated November 9, 2015 can be
                                                      Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 obtained from CMI using the contact
                                                                                                              § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                                                                                                                                    information in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD.
                                                         Title 49 of the United States Code                   ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                    (3) For service information identified in
                                                      specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  the following new airworthiness                       this AD, contact Continental Motors, Inc.,
                                                      rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   directive (AD):                                       2039 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615;
                                                      section 106, describes the authority of                 Continental Motors, Inc. (Type Certificate            phone: 800–326–0089; Internet: http://
                                                      the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                       previously held by Teledyne Continental            www.continentalmotors.aero.
                                                      Aviation Programs, describes in more                       Motors) Reciprocating Engines: Docket                 (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                                 No. FAA–2016–0069; Directorate                     at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                      detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                              1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
                                                      authority.                                                 Identifier 2016–NE–01–AD.
                                                                                                                                                                    information on the availability of this
                                                         We are issuing this rulemaking under                 (a) Comments Due Date                                 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                      the authority described in Subtitle VII,                  We must receive comments by May 10,                   Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                      Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     2016.                                                 March 2, 2016.
                                                      ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                                                                              (b) Affected ADs                                      Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                                      section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                      promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                None.                                               Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                                                                                                                                    Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                      air commerce by prescribing regulations                 (c) Applicability
                                                      for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                        [FR Doc. 2016–05467 Filed 3–10–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                 This AD applies to Continental Motors,
                                                      the Administrator finds necessary for                   Inc. (CMI) TSIO–550–K, TSIOF–550–K,
                                                                                                                                                                    BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

                                                      safety in air commerce. This regulation                 TSIO–550–C, TSIOF–550–D, and TSIO–550–
                                                      is within the scope of that authority                   N reciprocating engines with an engine serial
                                                      because it addresses an unsafe condition                number below 1012296 and an oil cooler                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                      that is likely to exist or develop on                   cross fitting, part number AN918–1J,
                                                                                                              installed.                                            Federal Aviation Administration
                                                      products identified in this rulemaking
                                                      action.                                                 (d) Unsafe Condition                                  14 CFR Part 39
                                                      Regulatory Findings                                        This AD was prompted by a report of an
                                                                                                              uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD)                 [Docket No. FAA–2015–8257; Directorate
                                                        We determined that this proposed AD                   resulting in injuries and significant airplane        Identifier 2015–NE–36–AD]
                                                      would not have federalism implications                  damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent
                                                      under Executive Order 13132. This                       failure of the oil cooler cross fitting and           RIN 2120–AA64
                                                      proposed AD would not have a                            engine, IFSD and loss of the airplane.
                                                      substantial direct effect on the States, on                                                                   Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
                                                                                                              (e) Compliance                                        S.A. Turboshaft Engines
                                                      the relationship between the national                      Comply with this AD within the
                                                      Government and the States, or on the                    compliance times specified, unless already            AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                      distribution of power and                               done.                                                 Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                      responsibilities among the various                         (1) Within 12 months or 100 flight hours           ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                      levels of government.                                   from the effective date of the AD, whichever
                                                                                                                                                                    (NPRM).
                                                        For the reasons discussed above, I                    occurs first, replace the oil cooler cross
                                                      certify this proposed regulation:                       fitting, nipple, and bushing. Use the Action          SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new
                                                        (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 Required paragraphs III.1 through III.8 of CMI
                                                                                                              Critical Service Bulletin (CSB) No. CSB15–
                                                                                                                                                                    airworthiness directive (AD) for all
                                                      action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                                                                         Turbomeca S.A. MAKILA 2A and
                                                                                                              7A, dated November 10, 2015 or the Action
                                                        (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               Required paragraphs III.1 through III.8 of CMI        MAKILA 2A1 turboshaft engines. This
                                                      the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         CSB No. CSB15–2C, dated November 9, 2015,             proposed AD was prompted by two
                                                      Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   to perform the replacement.                           occurrences of crack initiation on a
                                                      1979),                                                     (2) Reserved.                                      ferrule of the diffuser. This proposed
                                                        (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                                                                     AD would require repetitive diffuser
                                                                                                              (f) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                      in Alaska, and                                                                                                inspections and replacement of those
                                                        (4) Will not have a significant                          You may take credit for the replacement
                                                                                                              that is required by paragraph (e) of this AD,         diffusers that fail inspection. We are
                                                      economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                        proposing this AD to prevent rupture of
                                                                                                              if the replacement was performed before the
                                                      on a substantial number of small entities               effective date of this AD using CMI CSB No.           the ferrule of the diffuser, which could
                                                      under the criteria of the Regulatory                    CSB15–2B, dated November 6, 2015 or earlier           result in engine fire and damage to the
                                                      Flexibility Act.                                        versions; or CSB No. CSB15–7, dated                   helicopter.
                                                                                                              November 6, 2015.
                                                      List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                                                                            DATES: We must receive comments on
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                                                        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 this proposed AD by May 10, 2016.
                                                                                                              (AMOCs)                                               ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
                                                      safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                      Safety.                                                    The Manager, Atlanta Certification Office,         any of the following methods:
                                                                                                              FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use                 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                      The Proposed Amendment                                  the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to               http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                                                                              make your request.
                                                        Accordingly, under the authority                                                                            instructions for submitting comments.
                                                      delegated to me by the Administrator,                   (h) Related Information                                 • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
                                                      the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                     (1) For more information about this AD,             U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
                                                      39 as follows:                                          contact Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer,             New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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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 May 10, 2016.
ContactScott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5535; fax: 404-474-5606; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 12833 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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