81_FR_15209 81 FR 15154 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

81 FR 15154 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 55 (March 22, 2016)

Page Range15154-15156
FR Document2016-06372

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1 turboshaft engines. This AD requires tightening the nut attaching the swivel union to the engine power turbine module M04. This AD was prompted by two occurrences of commanded in-flight shutdown following low oil pressure warning. We are issuing this AD to prevent loosening of the nut and oil leakage from the low-pressure oil system, which could lead to in-flight shutdown of the engine and forced landing.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 22, 2016)
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 22, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-06372]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-2701; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-03-AD; 
Amendment 39-18440; AD 2016-06-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1 turboshaft engines. This AD requires 
tightening the nut attaching the swivel union to the engine power 
turbine module M04. This AD was prompted by two occurrences of 
commanded in-flight shutdown following low oil pressure warning. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent loosening of the nut and oil leakage from 
the low-pressure oil system, which could lead to in-flight shutdown of 
the engine and forced landing.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 6, 2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 6, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca 
S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00; telex: 570 042; 
fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 16. You may view this service information at the 
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, 
MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
2701.

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-
2701; 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 AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), 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: Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-2701; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NE-03-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://

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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 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 2016-0016, dated January 15, 2016 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Two occurrences of commanded in-flight shut down following low 
oil pressure warning were reported. In both cases the nut attaching 
the swivel union to the power turbine module 04 was found completely 
loose. After further investigation, it was determined that the 
application of Turbomeca Service Bulletin (SB) No. 298 79 2831 may 
have led to incorrect torque application or loosening of the nut.

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 
79 2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016, to provide guidance to 
assist operators in resolving this unsafe condition. 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-2016-2701.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France 
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our 
bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us 
of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information 
referenced above. We are issuing 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 AD requires tightening the nut attaching the swivel union 
to the engine power turbine module M04.

Related Service Information

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 
79 2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016. The service information 
describes procedures for tightening the nut attaching the swivel union 
to the engine power turbine module (M04). 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 of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
operators are required to take action with 7 days or 30 engine hours 
after the effective date of this AD. Therefore, we find that notice and 
opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good 
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 10 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 hour per 
engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. 
No additional parts are required. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $850.

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 AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 AD:
    (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.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 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):

2016-06-09 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 39-18440; Docket No. FAA-2016-
2701; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-03-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 6, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1 
turboshaft engines that have incorporated Turbomeca S.A. Service 
Bulletin No. 298 79 2831, Version B, dated November 13, 2015, or 
earlier.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by two occurrences of in-flight shutdowns 
as a result of the nut, attaching the swivel union to the power 
turbine module M04, coming loose. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
loosening of the nut, and oil leakage from the low pressure oil 
system, which could lead to in-flight shutdown of the engine and 
forced landing.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 30 engine hours or 7 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs first, apply 15 Newton-meters torque to 
the nut, part number 9560130990, attaching the swivel union to the 
engine power turbine module M04. Use a backup wrench to prevent the 
swivel union from rotating.

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(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request. You may email your request to: [email protected].

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Besian Luga, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0016, 
dated January 15, 2016, 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-2016-2701.
    (3) Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 79 
2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016, which is not incorporated 
by reference in this AD, can be obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using 
the contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00; 
telex: 570 042; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 16.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

(h) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 14, 2016.
Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                  certain boiling water reactor fuel within               specified guidelines as undamaged fuel.                  • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                  specified guidelines as undamaged fuel.                 In the direct final rule, the NRC stated              address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                  DATES: Effective date: The effective date               that if no significant adverse comments               p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                  of March 21, 2016, for the direct final                 were received, the direct final rule                  Federal holidays.
                                                  rule published January 6, 2016 (81 FR                   would become effective on March 21,                      • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                  371), is confirmed.                                     2016. The NRC did not receive any                        For service information identified in
                                                  ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID                    comments on the direct final rule.                    this AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220
                                                  NRC–2015–0156 when contacting the                       Therefore, this direct final rule will                Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40
                                                  NRC about the availability of                           become effective as scheduled.                        00; telex: 570 042; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45
                                                  information for this action. You may                      Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 17th day         16. You may view this service
                                                  obtain publicly-available information                   of March, 2016.                                       information at the FAA, Engine &
                                                  related to this action by any of the                      For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.              Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
                                                  following methods:                                      Leslie Terry,
                                                                                                                                                                Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
                                                     • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to                 Acting Chief, Rules, Announcements, and
                                                                                                                                                                information on the availability of this
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov and search                   Directives Branch, Division of Administrative
                                                                                                                                                                material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                  for Docket ID NRC–2015–0156. Address                    Services, Office of Administration.                   It is also available on the Internet at
                                                  questions about NRC dockets to Carol                    [FR Doc. 2016–06392 Filed 3–21–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                                http://www.regulations.gov by searching
                                                  Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463;                                                                           for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                                                                          BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
                                                  email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For                                                                           2701.
                                                  technical questions, contact the                                                                              Examining the AD Docket
                                                  individual listed in the FOR FURTHER
                                                                                                          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            You may examine the AD docket on
                                                  INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
                                                  document.                                                                                                     the Internet at http://
                                                                                                          Federal Aviation Administration
                                                     • NRC’s Agencywide Documents                                                                               www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                  Access and Management System                                                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                                                                          14 CFR Part 39                                        2701; or in person at the Docket
                                                  (ADAMS): You may obtain publicly-
                                                  available documents online in the                       [Docket No. FAA–2016–2701; Directorate                Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                  ADAMS Public Documents collection at                    Identifier 2016–NE–03–AD; Amendment                   p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                  http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/                          39–18440; AD 2016–06–09]                              Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                  adams.html. To begin the search, select                 RIN 2120–AA64                                         contains this AD, the mandatory
                                                  ‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then                                                                           continuing airworthiness information
                                                  select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS                          Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca                   (MCAI), regulatory evaluation, any
                                                  Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS,                      S.A. Turboshaft Engines                               comments received, and other
                                                  please contact the NRC’s Public                                                                               information. The address for the Docket
                                                  Document Room (PDR) reference staff at                  AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
                                                  1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by                     Administration (FAA), DOT.                            ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
                                                  email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov.                          ACTION: Final rule; request for                       available in the AD docket shortly after
                                                     • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and                     comments.                                             receipt.
                                                  purchase copies of public documents at                                                                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                  the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One                         SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                                                                                                                                                Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                  White Flint North, 11555 Rockville                      airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                                                                                                                                Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
                                                  Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852.                        Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1
                                                                                                                                                                & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
                                                                                                          turboshaft engines. This AD requires
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                                                              Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
                                                                                                          tightening the nut attaching the swivel
                                                  Robert D. MacDougall, Office of Nuclear                                                                       781–238–7750; fax: 781–238–7199;
                                                                                                          union to the engine power turbine
                                                  Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S.                                                                          email: besian.luga@faa.gov.
                                                                                                          module M04. This AD was prompted by
                                                  Nuclear Regulatory Commission,                                                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                          two occurrences of commanded in-flight
                                                  Washington, DC 20555–0001; telephone:
                                                                                                          shutdown following low oil pressure                   Comments Invited
                                                  301–415–5175; email:
                                                                                                          warning. We are issuing this AD to
                                                  Robert.MacDougall@nrc.gov.                                                                                       This AD is a final rule that involves
                                                                                                          prevent loosening of the nut and oil
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On                                                                                 requirements affecting flight safety, and
                                                                                                          leakage from the low-pressure oil
                                                  January 6, 2016 (81 FR 371), the NRC                    system, which could lead to in-flight                 we did not precede it by notice and
                                                  published a direct final rule amending                  shutdown of the engine and forced                     opportunity for public comment. We
                                                  its regulations in part 72 of title 10 of               landing.                                              invite you to send any written relevant
                                                  the Code of Federal Regulations to                                                                            data, views, or arguments about this AD.
                                                  include Amendment No. 9, Revision 1,                    DATES:  This AD becomes effective April               Send your comments to an address
                                                  of Certificate of Compliance No. 1014                   6, 2016.                                              listed under the ADDRESSES section.
                                                  for the HI–STORM 100 Cask System.                          We must receive comments on this                   Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–2701;
                                                  Amendment No. 9, Revision 1, changes                    AD by May 6, 2016.                                    Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–03–AD’’
                                                  cooling time limits for thimble plug                    ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                   at the beginning of your comments. We
                                                  devices, removes certain testing                        any of the following methods:                         specifically invite comments on the
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                                                  requirements for the fabrication of                        • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                overall regulatory, economic,
                                                  Metamic HT neutron-absorbing                            http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                environmental, and energy aspects of
                                                  structural material, and reduces certain                instructions for submitting comments.                 this AD. We will consider all comments
                                                  minimum guaranteed values used in                          • Mail: U.S. Department of                         received by the closing date and may
                                                  bounding calculations for this material.                Transportation, 1200 New Jersey                       amend this AD because of those
                                                  Amendment No. 9, Revision 1, also                       Avenue SE., West Building Ground                      comments.
                                                  changes fuel definitions to classify                    Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC                      We will post all comments we
                                                  certain boiling water reactor fuel within               20590–0001.                                           receive, without change, to http://


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                                                  www.regulations.gov, including any                      identified in the ADDRESSES section of                  (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                  personal information you provide. We                    this document.                                        the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                  will also post a report summarizing each                                                                      Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                                                                                          FAA’s Determination of the Effective
                                                  substantive verbal contact with FAA                                                                           1979),
                                                                                                          Date                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                  personnel concerning this AD.
                                                                                                             An unsafe condition exists that                    in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                  Discussion                                              requires the immediate adoption of this               making a regulatory distinction, and
                                                    The European Aviation Safety Agency                   AD. The FAA has found that the risk to                  (4) Will not have a significant
                                                  (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                    the flying public justifies waiving notice            economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                  for the Member States of the European                   and comment prior to adoption of this                 on a substantial number of small entities
                                                  Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–                     rule because operators are required to                under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                  0016, dated January 15, 2016 (referred to               take action with 7 days or 30 engine                  Flexibility Act.
                                                  hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an             hours after the effective date of this AD.            List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                  unsafe condition for the specified                      Therefore, we find that notice and
                                                  products. The MCAI states:                              opportunity for prior public comment                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                          are impracticable and that good cause                 safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                     Two occurrences of commanded in-flight
                                                  shut down following low oil pressure                    exists for making this amendment                      Safety.
                                                  warning were reported. In both cases the nut            effective in less than 30 days.                       Adoption of the Amendment
                                                  attaching the swivel union to the power
                                                  turbine module 04 was found completely                  Costs of Compliance                                     Accordingly, under the authority
                                                  loose. After further investigation, it was                We estimate that this AD affects 10                 delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                  determined that the application of                      engines installed on airplanes of U.S.                the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                                  Turbomeca Service Bulletin (SB) No. 298 79              registry. We also estimate that it will               follows:
                                                  2831 may have led to incorrect torque                   take about 1 hour per engine to comply
                                                  application or loosening of the nut.                                                                          PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                          with this AD. The average labor rate is
                                                    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert                                                                             DIRECTIVES
                                                                                                          $85 per hour. No additional parts are
                                                  Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 79                  required. Based on these figures, we                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                  2835, Version A, dated January 14,                      estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S.             continues to read as follows:
                                                  2016, to provide guidance to assist                     operators to be $850.
                                                  operators in resolving this unsafe                                                                                Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                  condition. You may obtain further                       Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                                                                                § 39.13    [Amended]
                                                  information by examining the MCAI in                       Title 49 of the United States Code                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                  the AD docket on the Internet at http://                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                the following new airworthiness
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                    rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                 directive (AD):
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       section 106, describes the authority of
                                                  2701.                                                   the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                2016–06–09 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment
                                                                                                                                                                    39–18440; Docket No. FAA–2016–2701;
                                                                                                          Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                    Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–03–AD.
                                                  FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                                                                          detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                  of This AD                                                                                                    (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                          authority.
                                                    This product has been approved by                        We are issuing this rulemaking under                 This AD is effective April 6, 2016.
                                                  the aviation authority of France and is                 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,            (b) Affected ADs
                                                  approved for operation in the United                    Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                  States. Pursuant to our bilateral                                                                               None.
                                                                                                          General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                  agreement with the European                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                (c) Applicability
                                                  Community, EASA has notified us of                      promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in               This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A.
                                                  the unsafe condition described in the                   air commerce by prescribing regulations               Makila 2A and 2A1 turboshaft engines that
                                                  MCAI and service information                            for practices, methods, and procedures                have incorporated Turbomeca S.A. Service
                                                  referenced above. We are issuing this                   the Administrator finds necessary for                 Bulletin No. 298 79 2831, Version B, dated
                                                  AD because we evaluated all                             safety in air commerce. This regulation               November 13, 2015, or earlier.
                                                  information provided by EASA and                        is within the scope of that authority                 (d) Reason
                                                  determined the unsafe condition exists                  because it addresses an unsafe condition                 This AD was prompted by two occurrences
                                                  and is likely to exist or develop on other              that is likely to exist or develop on                 of in-flight shutdowns as a result of the nut,
                                                  products of the same type design. This                  products identified in this rulemaking                attaching the swivel union to the power
                                                  AD requires tightening the nut attaching                action.                                               turbine module M04, coming loose. We are
                                                  the swivel union to the engine power                                                                          issuing this AD to prevent loosening of the
                                                  turbine module M04.                                     Regulatory Findings                                   nut, and oil leakage from the low pressure oil
                                                                                                            We determined that this AD will not                 system, which could lead to in-flight
                                                  Related Service Information                             have federalism implications under
                                                                                                                                                                shutdown of the engine and forced landing.
                                                     Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert                      Executive Order 13132. This AD will                   (e) Actions and Compliance
                                                  Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 79                  not have a substantial direct effect on                  Comply with this AD within the
                                                  2835, Version A, dated January 14,                      the States, on the relationship between               compliance times specified, unless already
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                                                  2016. The service information describes                 the national government and the States,               done.
                                                  procedures for tightening the nut                       or on the distribution of power and                      (1) Within 30 engine hours or 7 days after
                                                  attaching the swivel union to the engine                responsibilities among the various                    the effective date of this AD, whichever
                                                  power turbine module (M04). This                                                                              occurs first, apply 15 Newton-meters torque
                                                                                                          levels of government.                                 to the nut, part number 9560130990,
                                                  service information is reasonably                         For the reasons discussed above, I                  attaching the swivel union to the engine
                                                  available because the interested parties                certify this AD:                                      power turbine module M04. Use a backup
                                                  have access to it through their normal                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory               wrench to prevent the swivel union from
                                                  course of business or by the means                      action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                 rotating.



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                                                  15156              Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations

                                                  (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance                   instruction error and reinstate the       on and all limitations, if any, including
                                                  (AMOCs)                                                 regulations describing the exhibits       expiration dates and renewal
                                                     The Manager, Engine Certification Office,            required to be attached to each           obligations. A conformed copy of
                                                  FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use                 certificate application by interstate     applicant’s authorization to do business
                                                  the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to                 natural gas pipelines. This document      in each State affected shall be supplied
                                                  make your request. You may email your                   corrects that omission.                   upon request.
                                                  request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                                                                     (3) Exhibit C—Company officials. A
                                                                                                          DATES: Effective March 22, 2016.
                                                  (g) Related Information                                                                           list of the names and business addresses
                                                                                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
                                                     (1) For more information about this AD,                                                        of applicant’s officers and directors, or
                                                                                                          D. Cohen (legal issues), Office of the
                                                  contact Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer,                                                          similar officials if applicant is not a
                                                                                                          General Counsel, Federal Energy
                                                  Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &                                                        corporation.
                                                                                                          Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street      (4) Exhibit D—Subsidiaries and
                                                  Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
                                                  Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
                                                                                                          NE., Washington, DC 20426, Telephone:     affiliation. If applicant or any of its
                                                  7750; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                         (202) 502–8321, Email: gary.cohen@        officers or directors, directly or
                                                  besian.luga@faa.gov.                                    ferc.gov.                                 indirectly, owns, controls, or holds with
                                                     (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The            power to vote, 10 percent or more of the
                                                  Safety Agency AD 2016–0016, dated January               Commission published a document in        outstanding voting securities of any
                                                  15, 2016, for more information. You may                                                           other person or organized group of
                                                                                                          the Federal Register on Monday,
                                                  examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
                                                  Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by               November 2, 2015 (80 FR 67302), that      persons engaged in production,
                                                  searching for and locating it in Docket No.             omitted a portion of 18 CFR 157.14(a)     transportation, distribution, or sale of
                                                  FAA–2016–2701.                                          describing the exhibits required to be    natural gas, or of any person or
                                                     (3) Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory                   submitted in certificate applications by  organized group of persons engaged in
                                                  Service Bulletin No. A298 79 2835, Version              interstate natural gas pipelines. This    the construction or financing of such
                                                  A, dated January 14, 2016, which is not                 correction restores that text to the      enterprises or operations, a detailed
                                                  incorporated by reference in this AD, can be            regulation. In addition, due to style     explanation of each such relationship,
                                                  obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the                 requirements, 18 CFR 157.14(a)(6–a) has including the percentage of voting
                                                  contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this                                                   strength represented by such ownership
                                                                                                          been redesignated as 157.14(a)(7) and
                                                  AD.                                                                                               of securities. If any person or organized
                                                     (4) For service information identified in            subsequent provisions have been
                                                  this AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220                  redesignated accordingly.                 group of persons, directly or indirectly,
                                                  Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00;                                                        owns, controls, or holds with power to
                                                                                                          List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 157       vote, 10 percent or more of the
                                                  telex: 570 042; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 16.
                                                     (5) You may view this service information               Natural gas, Reporting and             outstanding voting securities of
                                                  at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,             recordkeeping requirements.               applicant—a detailed explanation of
                                                  1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
                                                                                                             Dated: March 14, 2016.                 each such relationship.
                                                  For information on the availability of this                                                          (5) Exhibit E—Other pending
                                                  material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.                 Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
                                                                                                                                                    applications and filings. A list of other
                                                                                                          Deputy Secretary.                         applications and filings under sections
                                                  (h) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                             In consideration of the foregoing, the 1, 3, 4 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act filed
                                                    None.
                                                                                                          Commission amends part 157, chapter I, by the applicant which are pending
                                                    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on               title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as before the Commission at the time of the
                                                  March 14, 2016.                                         follows.                                  filing of an application and which
                                                  Ann C. Mollica,                                                                                   directly and significantly affect the
                                                  Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller                      PART 157—APPLICATIONS FOR                 application filed, including an
                                                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC                    explanation of any material effect the
                                                  [FR Doc. 2016–06372 Filed 3–21–16; 8:45 am]             CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND             grant or denial of those other
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  FOR ORDERS PERMITTING AND                 applications and filings will have on the
                                                                                                          APPROVING ABANDONMENT UNDER               application and of any material effect
                                                                                                          SECTION 7 OF THE NATURAL GAS              the grant or denial of the application
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY                                    ACT                                       will have on those other applications
                                                                                                                                                    and filings.
                                                                                                          ■ 1. The authority citation for part 157
                                                  Federal Energy Regulatory                                                                            (6) Exhibit F—Location of facilities.
                                                  Commission                                              continues to read as follows:             Unless shown on Exhibit G or
                                                                                                             Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717–717z.         elsewhere, a geographical map of
                                                  18 CFR Part 157                                         ■ 2. Section 157.14 is amended by         suitable scale and detail showing, and
                                                  [Docket No. RM96–1–038]
                                                                                                          adding paragraphs (a)(1) through (19) to appropriately differentiating between all
                                                                                                          read as follows:                          of the facilities proposed to be
                                                  Standards for Business Practices of                                                               constructed, acquired or abandoned and
                                                                                                          § 157.14 Exhibits.                        existing facilities of applicant, the
                                                  Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines;
                                                  Correction                                                 (a) * * *                              operation or capacity of which will be
                                                                                                             (1) Exhibit A—Articles of              directly affected by the proposed
                                                  AGENCY:  Federal Energy Regulatory                      incorporation and bylaws. If applicant is facilities or the facilities proposed to be
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                                                  Commission.                                             not an individual, a conformed copy of    abandoned. This map, or an additional
                                                  ACTION: Correcting amendments.                          its articles of incorporation and bylaws, map, shall clearly show the relationship
                                                                                                          or other similar documents.               of the new facilities to the applicant’s
                                                  SUMMARY:  This document contains                           (2) Exhibit B—State authorization. For overall system and shall include:
                                                  corrections to the final rule that was                  each State where applicant is authorized     (i) Location, length, and size of
                                                  published in the Federal Register on                    to do business, a statement showing the pipelines.
                                                  Monday, November 2, 2015 (Order No.                     date of authorization, the scope of the      (ii) Location and size (rated
                                                  587–W). These revisions correct an                      business applicant is authorized to carry horsepower) of compressor stations.


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Document Created: 2018-02-02 15:15:26
Document Modified: 2018-02-02 15:15:26
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD becomes effective April 6, 2016.
ContactBesian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 15154 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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