81_FR_18869 81 FR 18806 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines

81 FR 18806 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 63 (April 1, 2016)

Page Range18806-18808
FR Document2016-07378

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) BR700-710A1-10, - 710A2-20, and -710C4-11 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a seized low-pressure turbine (LPT) fuel shut-off pawl carrier caused by corrosion of the pawl carrier pivot pin. This proposed AD would require removing the pawl carrier pivot pins, part number (P/N) BRR17117, from service and replacing them with parts eligible for installation. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel shut-off mechanism, uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4551; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-07-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 
Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) BR700-710A1-10, -
710A2-20, and -710C4-11 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted 
by a seized low-pressure turbine (LPT) fuel shut-off pawl carrier 
caused by corrosion of the pawl carrier pivot pin. This proposed AD 
would require removing the pawl carrier pivot pins, part number (P/N) 
BRR17117, from service and replacing them with parts eligible for 
installation. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel 
shut-off mechanism, uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and 
damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 31, 2016.

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
4551; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-4551; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-07-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 based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0034, dated February 24, 2016 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Seizing of a fuel shut-off mechanism pawl carrier was reported. 
The subsequent investigation determined that corrosion of the pawl 
carrier pivot pin P/N BRR17117, was the failure cause.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to loss of the fuel 
shut-off mechanism functionality and loss of the engine over-speed 
protection, possibly resulting in release of high-energy debris, 
with consequent damage to, and/or reduced control of the airplane.

    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-2016-4551.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of 
Germany, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has 
notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe 
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of 
the same type design. This NPRM would require removing the pawl carrier 
pivot pin, P/N BRR17117, from service and replacing with a part 
eligible for installation.

Related Service Information

    RRD has issued ASB SB-BR700-72-A101523, Revision 3, dated December 
10, 2015. The service information describes procedures for replacing 
the pawl carrier pivot pins. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 4 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 
hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost about $860 per engine. Based 
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 
operators to be $4,460.

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),

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    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by 
Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH): Docket 
No. FAA-2016-4551; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-07-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 31, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to:
    (i) Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) BR700-710A1-10 engines with 
serial number (S/N) 11505 and below and with a low-pressure turbine 
(LPT) module, part number (P/N) M51-104 or P/N M51-111, installed;
    (ii) RRD BR700-710A2-20 engines with S/N 12492 and below and 
with an LPT module, P/N M51-108 or P/N M51-111, installed;
    (iii) RRD BR700-710C4-11 engines with S/N 15277 and below, with 
configuration standard 710C4-11 engraved on the engine data plate 
and with an LPT module, P/N M51-112, installed; and
    (iv) RRD BR700-710C4-11 engines with S/N 15329 and below, with 
configuration standard 710C4-11/10 engraved on the engine data plate 
and with an LPT module, P/N M51-112, installed.
    (2) Reserved.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a seized LPT fuel shut-off pawl carrier 
caused by corrosion of the pawl carrier pivot pin. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent failure of the fuel shut-off mechanism, 
uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and damage to the 
airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, remove 
each pawl carrier pivot pin, P/N BRR17117, from service and replace 
with a part eligible for installation.
    (2) Reserved.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Haberlen, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0034, 
dated February 24, 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-2016-4551.
    (3) RRD Alert Service Bulletin SB-BR700-72-A101523, Revision 3, 
dated December 10, 2015, can be obtained from RRD using the contact 
information in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827 
Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 33 7086 2673; fax: +49 
(0) 33 7086 3276.
    (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.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 25, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                               distribution of power and                               with repair or replacement, as necessary, of          instructions, completing and reviewing the
                                               responsibilities among the various                      the cockpit control column. We are                    collection of information. All responses to
                                               levels of government.                                   proposing this AD to correct the unsafe               this collection of information are mandatory.
                                                                                                       condition on these products.                          Comments concerning the accuracy of this
                                                 For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                                                                             burden and suggestions for reducing the
                                               certify this proposed regulation:                       (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                                                             burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800
                                                 (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                    Comply with paragraphs (g)(1) through              Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
                                               action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   (g)(2) of this AD using the following service         20591, Attn: Information Collection
                                                 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               bulletins within the compliance times                 Clearance Officer, AES–200.
                                               the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         specified below, unless already done:
                                                                                                          (1) For Models SA26–T and SA26–AT: M7              (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                               Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                                                                         (AMOCs)
                                                                                                       Aerospace LLC Service Bulletin (SB) 26–27–
                                               1979),                                                  002, dated October 8, 2015;
                                                 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                                                                        (1) The Manager, Fort Worth Airplane
                                                                                                          (2) For Models SA226–AT, SA226–T,                  Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
                                               in Alaska, and                                          SA226–T(B), and SA226–TC: M7 Aerospace                approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
                                                 (4) Will not have a significant                       LLC SB 226–27–078, dated October 8, 2015;             using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
                                               economic impact, positive or negative,                     (3) For Models SA227–AC(C–26A), SA227–             In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                               on a substantial number of small entities               AT, SA227–BC(C–26A), and SA227–TT: M7                 request to your principal inspector or local
                                               under the criteria of the Regulatory                    Aerospace LLC SB 227–27–058, dated                    Flight Standards District Office, as
                                               Flexibility Act.                                        October 8, 2015; or                                   appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                          (4) For Models SA227–CC and SA227–DC               to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
                                               List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      (C–26B): M7 Aerospace LLC SB CC7–27–030,              attention of the person identified in
                                                                                                       dated October 8, 2015.                                paragraph (j) of this AD.
                                                 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                               safety, Incorporation by reference,                     (g) Actions                                              (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                                                                                                                             notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                               Safety.                                                    (1) For all airplanes: Within the next 2,000       or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                                                                       hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
                                               The Proposed Amendment                                                                                        of the local flight standards district office/
                                                                                                       date of this AD or no later than when the
                                                                                                                                                             certificate holding district office.
                                                 Accordingly, under the authority                      airplane accumulates 20,000 hours TIS,
                                               delegated to me by the Administrator,                   whichever occurs later, do an initial                 (j) Related Information
                                               the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   inspection of the cockpit control column                 (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                       horizontal tube for cracks following                  contact Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace
                                               39 as follows:                                          paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment                  Engineer, FAA, ASW–143 (c/o San Antonio
                                                                                                       Instructions of the service bulletins identified      MIDO), 10100 Reunion Place, Suite 650, San
                                               PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), or (f)(4) of
                                               DIRECTIVES                                                                                                    Antonio, Texas 78216; phone: (210) 308–
                                                                                                       this AD, as applicable; and repetitively              3365; fax: (210) 308–3370; email:
                                                                                                       inspect as follows:
                                               ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                                                                       andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov.
                                                                                                          (i) For airplanes with less than 35,000
                                               continues to read as follows:                                                                                    (2) For service information identified in
                                                                                                       hours TIS as of the effective date of this AD:
                                                                                                                                                             this AD, contact M7 Aerospace LLC, 10823
                                                   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          Repetitively inspect the cockpit control
                                                                                                                                                             NE Entrance Road, San Antonio, Texas
                                                                                                       column horizontal tube for cracks every
                                                                                                                                                             78216; phone: (210) 824–9421; fax: (210)
                                               § 39.13   [Amended]                                     5,000 hours TIS until the airplane reaches
                                                                                                                                                             804–7766; Internet: http://www.elbitsystems-
                                               ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   35,000 hours TIS at which time do the
                                                                                                                                                             us.com; email: MetroTech@
                                                                                                       inspection within 2,000 hours TIS from the
                                               the following new airworthiness                         last inspection or within the next 100 hours
                                                                                                                                                             M7Aerospace.com. You may view this
                                               directive (AD):                                                                                               referenced service information at the FAA,
                                                                                                       TIS, whichever occurs later, and then
                                                                                                       thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,000           Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
                                               M7 Aerospace LLC: Docket No. FAA–2016–                                                                        Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
                                                  5431; Directorate Identifier 2015–CE–                hours TIS.
                                                                                                          (ii) For airplanes with 35,000 hours TIS or        on the availability of this material at the
                                                  044–AD.                                                                                                    FAA, call 816–329–4148.
                                                                                                       more as of the effective date of this AD:
                                               (a) Comments Due Date                                   Repetitively inspect the cockpit control                Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March
                                                 We must receive comments by May 16,                   column horizontal tube for cracks every               28, 2016.
                                               2016.                                                   2,000 hours TIS.                                      Jacqueline Jambor,
                                                                                                          (2) For all airplanes: If any cracks are
                                               (b) Affected ADs                                                                                              Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
                                                                                                       found following the inspections required in
                                                                                                       paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(1)(i), or (g)(1)(ii), as       Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 None.
                                                                                                       applicable, before further flight, repair the         [FR Doc. 2016–07371 Filed 3–31–16; 8:45 am]
                                               (c) Applicability                                       control column following paragraph 2.C. of            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  This AD applies to M7 Aerospace LLC                  the Accomplishment Instructions of the
                                               Models SA26–AT, SA26–T, SA226–AT,                       service bulletins identified in paragraphs
                                               SA226–T, SA226–T(B), SA226–TC, SA227–                   (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), or (f)(4) of this AD.         DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                               AC (C–26A), SA227–AT, SA227–BC (C–26A),
                                               SA227–CC, SA227–DC (C–26B), and SA227–                  (h) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
                                                                                                       Statement                                             Federal Aviation Administration
                                               TT airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated
                                               in any category.                                          A federal agency may not conduct or
                                                                                                       sponsor, and a person is not required to              14 CFR Part 39
                                               (d) Subject                                             respond to, nor shall a person be subject to          [Docket No. FAA–2016–4551; Directorate
                                                 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/               a penalty for failure to comply with a                Identifier 2016–NE–07–AD]
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                                               Air Transport Association (ATA) of America              collection of information subject to the
                                               Code 2700, Flight Controls.                             requirements of the Paperwork Reduction               RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                       Act unless that collection of information
                                               (e) Unsafe Condition                                    displays a current valid OMB Control                  Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
                                                  This AD was prompted by reports of                   Number. The OMB Control Number for this               Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan
                                               multiple cracks in the steel horizontal tube            information collection is 2120–0056. Public           Engines
                                               of the cockpit control column. We are issuing           reporting for this collection of information is
                                               this AD to require repetitive inspections of            estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per           AGENCY:Federal Aviation
                                               the cockpit control column horizontal tube              response, including the time for reviewing            Administration (FAA), DOT.


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                                                     Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                               ACTION:                                                 this NPRM. Send your comments to an                   Related Service Information
                                               (NPRM).                                                 address listed under the ADDRESSES                      RRD has issued ASB SB–BR700–72–
                                                                                                       section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                    A101523, Revision 3, dated December
                                               SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                   2016–4551; Directorate Identifier 2016–
                                               airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                                                                      10, 2015. The service information
                                                                                                       NE–07–AD’’ at the beginning of your                   describes procedures for replacing the
                                               Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG                     comments. We specifically invite
                                               (RRD) BR700–710A1–10, –710A2–20,                                                                              pawl carrier pivot pins. This service
                                                                                                       comments on the overall regulatory,                   information is reasonably available
                                               and –710C4–11 turbofan engines. This                    economic, environmental, and energy
                                               proposed AD was prompted by a seized                                                                          because the interested parties have
                                                                                                       aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                access to it through their normal course
                                               low-pressure turbine (LPT) fuel shut-off                all comments received by the closing
                                               pawl carrier caused by corrosion of the                                                                       of business or by the means identified
                                                                                                       date and may amend this NPRM based                    in the ADDRESSES section.
                                               pawl carrier pivot pin. This proposed                   on those comments.
                                               AD would require removing the pawl                                                                            Costs of Compliance
                                                                                                          We will post all comments we
                                               carrier pivot pins, part number (P/N)
                                                                                                       receive, without change, to http://                      We estimate that this proposed AD
                                               BRR17117, from service and replacing
                                                                                                       www.regulations.gov, including any                    affects 4 engines installed on airplanes
                                               them with parts eligible for installation.
                                                                                                       personal information you provide. We                  of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
                                               We are proposing this AD to prevent
                                                                                                       will also post a report summarizing each              would take about 3 hours per engine to
                                               failure of the fuel shut-off mechanism,
                                                                                                       substantive verbal contact with FAA                   comply with this proposed AD. The
                                               uncontained part release, damage to the
                                                                                                       personnel concerning this NPRM.                       average labor rate is $85 per hour.
                                               engine, and damage to the airplane.
                                                                                                       Discussion                                            Required parts cost about $860 per
                                               DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                                                                                                                             engine. Based on these figures, we
                                               this proposed AD by May 31, 2016.                         The European Aviation Safety Agency                 estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
                                               ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                     (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  U.S. operators to be $4,460.
                                               any of the following methods:                           for the Member States of the European
                                                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                  Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–
                                                                                                                                                             Authority for This Rulemaking
                                               http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  0034, dated February 24, 2016 (referred                  Title 49 of the United States Code
                                               instructions for submitting comments.                   to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct           specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                  • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                  an unsafe condition for the specified                 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                               U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                 products. The MCAI states:                            section 106, describes the authority of
                                               New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                                                                          the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                                                                         Seizing of a fuel shut-off mechanism pawl
                                               Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                             carrier was reported. The subsequent                  Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                               Washington, DC 20590–0001.                              investigation determined that corrosion of            detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                  • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                     the pawl carrier pivot pin P/N BRR17117,              authority.
                                               address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      was the failure cause.                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                               p.m., Monday through Friday, except                       This condition, if not corrected, could lead        the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                               Federal holidays.                                       to loss of the fuel shut-off mechanism                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                  • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 functionality and loss of the engine over-            General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                                                                       speed protection, possibly resulting in
                                               Examining the AD Docket                                 release of high-energy debris, with
                                                                                                                                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                                                                       consequent damage to, and/or reduced                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                 You may examine the AD docket on                                                                            air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                                                                       control of the airplane.
                                               the Internet at http://                                                                                       for practices, methods, and procedures
                                               www.regulations.gov by searching for                      You may obtain further information                  the Administrator finds necessary for
                                               and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       by examining the MCAI in the AD                       safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                               4551; or in person at the Docket                        docket on the Internet at http://                     is within the scope of that authority
                                               Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                  because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                               p.m., Monday through Friday, except                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     that is likely to exist or develop on
                                               Federal holidays. The AD docket                         4551.                                                 products identified in this rulemaking
                                               contains this proposed AD, the                                                                                action.
                                               mandatory continuing airworthiness                      FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                               information (MCAI), the regulatory                      of This Proposed AD                                   Regulatory Findings
                                               evaluation, any comments received, and                     This product has been approved by                    We determined that this proposed AD
                                               other information. The address for the                  the aviation authority of Germany, and                would not have federalism implications
                                               Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                  is approved for operation in the United               under Executive Order 13132. This
                                               in the ADDRESSES section. Comments                      States. Pursuant to our bilateral                     proposed AD would not have a
                                               will be available in the AD docket                      agreement with the European                           substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                               shortly after receipt.                                  Community, EASA has notified us of                    the relationship between the national
                                               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        the unsafe condition described in the                 Government and the States, or on the
                                               Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,                    MCAI and service information                          distribution of power and
                                               Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine                referenced above. We are proposing this               responsibilities among the various
                                               & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District                  AD because we evaluated all                           levels of government.
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                                               Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:                    information provided by EASA and                        For the reasons discussed above, I
                                               781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199;                        determined the unsafe condition exists                certify this proposed regulation:
                                               email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.                         and is likely to exist or develop on other              (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              products of the same type design. This                action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                                                                       NPRM would require removing the pawl                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                               Comments Invited                                        carrier pivot pin, P/N BRR17117, from                 the DOT Regulatory Policies and
                                                 We invite you to send any written                     service and replacing with a part                     Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
                                               relevant data, views, or arguments about                eligible for installation.                            1979),


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                                                 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               off mechanism, uncontained part release,              ACTION:Supplemental notice of
                                               in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               damage to the engine, and damage to the               proposed rulemaking; re-opening of the
                                               making a regulatory distinction, and                    airplane.                                             comment period for specific issues.
                                                 (4) Will not have a significant                       (e) Actions and Compliance
                                               economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                        SUMMARY:    On December 3, 2014, the
                                                                                                          Comply with this AD within the                     Department published a notice of
                                               on a substantial number of small entities               compliance times specified, unless already
                                               under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                          proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
                                                                                                       done.
                                               Flexibility Act.                                           (1) Within 6 months after the effective date
                                                                                                                                                             implement requirements for the teacher
                                                                                                       of this AD, remove each pawl carrier pivot            preparation program accountability
                                               List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      pin, P/N BRR17117, from service and replace           system under title II of the Higher
                                                 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                with a part eligible for installation.                Education Act of 1965, as amended
                                               safety, Incorporation by reference,                        (2) Reserved.                                      (HEA), and also to amend the
                                               Safety.                                                                                                       regulations governing the Teacher
                                                                                                       (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                       (AMOCs)                                               Education Assistance for College and
                                               The Proposed Amendment                                                                                        Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
                                                                                                          The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                                 Accordingly, under the authority                                                                            Program under title IV of the HEA. The
                                                                                                       FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
                                               delegated to me by the Administrator,                   the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                                                                                                                                             comment period closed on February 2,
                                               the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   make your request. You may email your                 2015.
                                               39 as follows:                                          request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                         The Department received over 4,800
                                                                                                                                                             comments in response to the NPRM.
                                                                                                       (g) Related Information                               Some commenters requested
                                               PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                               DIRECTIVES                                                 (1) For more information about this AD,            clarification regarding how the
                                                                                                       contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,          proposed State reporting requirements
                                               ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &            would affect teacher preparation
                                               continues to read as follows:                           Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,          programs provided through distance
                                                                                                       Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
                                                   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.                                                                education and TEACH Grant eligibility
                                                                                                       7770; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                                                                                       philip.haberlen@faa.gov.                              for students enrolled in teacher
                                               § 39.13   [Amended]                                        (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                preparation programs provided through
                                               ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   Safety Agency AD 2016–0034, dated                     distance education. In response to these
                                               the following new airworthiness                         February 24, 2016, for more information. You          comments, the Department is
                                               directive (AD):                                         may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on              considering revising the proposed
                                               Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH (Type
                                                                                                       the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by         regulations to clarify these areas.
                                                                                                       searching for and locating it in Docket No.              This supplemental notice of proposed
                                                   Certificate previously held by Rolls-
                                                                                                       FAA–2016–4551.                                        rulemaking (supplemental NPRM)
                                                   Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly
                                                                                                          (3) RRD Alert Service Bulletin SB–BR700–           therefore reopens the public comment
                                                   BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH): Docket No.
                                                                                                       72–A101523, Revision 3, dated December 10,            period on the Teacher Preparation
                                                   FAA–2016–4551; Directorate Identifier
                                                                                                       2015, can be obtained from RRD using the
                                                   2016–NE–07–AD.                                                                                            Issues proposed rule for 30 days solely
                                                                                                       contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this
                                                                                                       AD.                                                   to seek comment on these specific
                                               (a) Comments Due Date
                                                                                                          (4) For service information identified in          issues. The Department is not soliciting
                                                 We must receive comments by May 31,                                                                         comments on any other issues related to
                                               2016.                                                   this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd
                                                                                                       & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827               the December 3, 2014, NPRM, and the
                                               (b) Affected ADs                                        Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49              Department will not consider public
                                                 None.                                                 (0) 33 7086 2673; fax: +49 (0) 33 7086 3276.          comments that address issues other than
                                                                                                          (5) You may view this service information          those specific to reporting by States on
                                               (c) Applicability                                       at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,           teacher preparation programs provided
                                                  (1) This AD applies to:                              1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.           through distance education and TEACH
                                                  (i) Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) BR700–             For information on the availability of this
                                                                                                                                                             Grant eligibility requirements for
                                               710A1–10 engines with serial number (S/N)               material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                                                                                                                             teacher preparation programs provided
                                               11505 and below and with a low-pressure                   Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on             through distance education.
                                               turbine (LPT) module, part number (P/N)                 March 25, 2016.
                                               M51–104 or P/N M51–111, installed;                                                                            DATES: The comment period for a
                                                                                                       Colleen M. D’Alessandro,                              specific topic in the NPRM published
                                                  (ii) RRD BR700–710A2–20 engines with
                                               S/N 12492 and below and with an LPT                     Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,              on December 3, 2014 (79 FR 71820), is
                                               module, P/N M51–108 or P/N M51–111,                     Aircraft Certification Service.                       reopened. The due date for comments
                                               installed;                                              [FR Doc. 2016–07378 Filed 3–31–16; 8:45 am]           discussed in this supplemental NPRM is
                                                  (iii) RRD BR700–710C4–11 engines with                BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                May 2, 2016.
                                               S/N 15277 and below, with configuration
                                                                                                                                                             ADDRESSES: Submit your comments
                                               standard 710C4–11 engraved on the engine
                                               data plate and with an LPT module, P/N                                                                        through the Federal eRulemaking Portal
                                               M51–112, installed; and                                                                                       or via postal mail, commercial delivery,
                                                                                                       DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
                                                  (iv) RRD BR700–710C4–11 engines with                                                                       or hand delivery. We will not accept
                                               S/N 15329 and below, with configuration                 34 CFR Parts 612 and 686                              comments by fax or by email. To ensure
                                               standard 710C4–11/10 engraved on the                                                                          that we do not receive duplicate copies,
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                                               engine data plate and with an LPT module,                                                                     please submit your comments only one
                                               P/N M51–112, installed.                                 RIN 1840–AD07
                                                                                                                                                             time. In addition, please include the
                                                  (2) Reserved.                                                                                              Docket ID at the top of your comments.
                                                                                                       [Docket ID ED–2014–OPE–0057]                             • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                               (d) Reason
                                                 This AD was prompted by a seized LPT                  Teacher Preparation Issues                            www.regulations.gov to submit your
                                               fuel shut-off pawl carrier caused by corrosion                                                                comments electronically. Information
                                               of the pawl carrier pivot pin. We are issuing           AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary                       on using Regulations.gov, including
                                               this AD to prevent failure of the fuel shut-            Education, Department of Education.                   instructions for accessing agency


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Document Created: 2016-04-06 00:08:53
Document Modified: 2016-04-06 00:08:53
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 31, 2016.
ContactPhilip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 18806 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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