81_FR_19088 81 FR 19024 - Airworthiness Directives; Technify Motors GmbH Reciprocating Engines

81 FR 19024 - Airworthiness Directives; Technify Motors GmbH Reciprocating Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 64 (April 4, 2016)

Page Range19024-19025
FR Document2016-07376

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Technify Motors GmbH (type certificate previously held by Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH) TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines. This AD requires removal of affected fuel feed pumps. This AD was prompted by reports of in-flight shutdowns on TAE 125-02 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel feed pump, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 64 (Monday, April 4, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 64 (Monday, April 4, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-07376]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-5193; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-35-AD; 
Amendment 39-18464; AD 2016-07-19]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Technify Motors GmbH Reciprocating 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Technify Motors GmbH (type certificate previously held by Thielert 
Aircraft Engines GmbH) TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating 
engines. This AD requires removal of affected fuel feed pumps. This AD 
was prompted by reports of in-flight shutdowns on TAE 125-02 engines. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel feed pump, damage 
to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 9, 2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Technify Motors GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14, D-09356 Sankt Egidien, 
Germany; phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696-2912; email: 
[email protected]. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2015-5193.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
5193; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this 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 
Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

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:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to the specified products. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on January 4, 2016 (81 FR 
27). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

In-flight shut down occurrences have been reported on aeroplanes 
equipped with TAE 125-02 engines. The initial results of the

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investigations showed that a defective fuel feed pump was the 
probable cause of the engine failure.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-5193.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 27, January 4, 
2016).

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.

Related Service Information

    Technify Motors GmbH has issued Operation & Maintenance Manual, CD-
135/CD-155, OM-02-02, Issue 4, Revision No. 5, dated September 18, 
2015. The service information describes procedures for removing and 
replacing the fuel feed pump.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 190 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 0.5 hours 
per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per 
hour. Pro-rated cost of the life limit reduction is about $160 per 
part. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $38,475.

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):

2016-07-19 Technify Motors GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by 
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH): Amendment 39-18464; Docket No. FAA-
2015-5193; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-35-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective May 9, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Technify Motors GmbH TAE 125-02-99 and 
TAE 125-02-114 reciprocating engines with a fuel feed pump, part 
number (P/N) 05-7312-K0073xx, or P/N 05-7312-K0133xx, where ``xx'' 
can be any number, installed.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of in-flight shutdowns on TAE 
125-02 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 
fuel feed pump, 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. Remove from service each affected fuel feed 
pump before it exceeds 600 operating hours (OH) time in service 
(TIS) or within 110 OH after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs later.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install onto any 
engine, any fuel feed pump, P/N 05-7312-K0073xx or P/N 05-7312-
K0133xx, where ``xx'' can be any number, if the fuel feed pump has 
600 hours or more TIS. If TIS of a fuel feed pump is unknown or has 
exceeded 600 hours TIS, then the fuel feed pump is not eligible for 
installation. Rebuilt, overhauled, or repaired fuel feed pumps or 
fuel feed pumps that lack a serial number, are not eligible for 
installation.

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, 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 2015-0189, 
dated September 21, 2015, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-5193.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Technify Motors GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14, D-09356 Sankt Egidien, 
Germany; phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696-2912; email: 
[email protected].
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.

(h) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 25, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-07376 Filed 4-1-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

19024 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 64 / Monday, April 4, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (2) Strip coating, inspect, and recoat the (j) Related Information fuel feed pumps. This AD was prompted teeth of the rotating CDP seal, P/N (1) For more information about this AD, by reports of in-flight shutdowns on 1669M73P02. Use paragraph 3.C.(2) of GE contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, TAE 125–02 engines. We are issuing Service Bulletin (SB) CF6–80E1 S/B 72–0529, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & this AD to prevent failure of the fuel Revision 01, dated August 21, 2015 to do the Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, feed pump, damage to the engine, and strip coating, inspecting, and recoating, as Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– damage to the airplane. follows: 7147; fax: 781–238–7199; email: (i) For engines that have had stationary DATES: This AD becomes effective May herman.mak@faa.gov. CDP seal, P/N 1347M28G02, replaced or 9, 2016. stationary CDP seal honeycomb repaired; (k) Material Incorporated by Reference ADDRESSES: For service information strip coating, inspect, and recoat the teeth of (1) The Director of the Federal Register identified in this AD, contact Technify the rotating CDP seal at the next engine shop approved the incorporation by reference Motors GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14, D– visit. (IBR) of the service information listed in this 09356 Sankt Egidien, Germany; phone: (ii) For engines that have not had paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR +49–37204–696–0; fax: +49–37204– stationary CDP seal, P/N 1347M28G02, part 51. (2) You must use this service information 696–2912; email: support@ replaced or stationary CDP seal honeycomb continentaldiesel.de. You may view this repaired; strip coating, inspect, and recoat as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. service information at the FAA, Engine the teeth of the rotating CDP seal at the next part exposure of the rotating CDP seal. (i) General Electric Company Service & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Bulletin CF6–80E1 S/B 72–0529, Revision 01, Avenue, Burlington, MA. For (f) Installation Prohibition dated August 21, 2015. information on the availability of this After the effective date of this AD, do not (ii) Reserved. material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. install any rotating CDP seal, P/N (3) For GE service information identified in It is also available on the Internet at this AD, contact General Electric Company, 1669M73P02, that has not had its seal teeth http://www.regulations.gov by searching recoated using procedures specified in ESM GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513–552–3272; for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 72–31–10, REPAIR 002 of GE CF6–80E1 5193. email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. (GEK99376) Engine Manual, Revision 42, (4) You may view this service information Examining the AD Docket dated March 15, 2014, into any engine. at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 (g) Definitions District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For You may examine the AD docket on information on the availability of this the Internet at http:// (1) For the purpose of this AD, exposure of the rotating CDP seal is defined as removal material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. www.regulations.gov by searching for (5) You may view this service information and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– of the compressor rear frame from the high- at the National Archives and Records 5193; or in person at the Docket pressure compressor (HPC) module. Administration (NARA). For information on (2) For the purpose of this AD, an engine Management Facility between 9 a.m. the availability of this material at NARA, call shop visit is defined as the induction of an and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// engine into the shop for maintenance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- except Federal holidays. The AD docket involving the separation of any major mating locations.html. contains this AD, the mandatory engine flanges, except that the separation of continuing airworthiness information engine flanges solely for the following Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any purposes is not considered a shop visit: March 16, 2016. comments received, and other (i) Transportation without subsequent Ann C. Mollica, information. The address for the Docket engine maintenance. Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is (ii) Removing the turbine rear frame (TRF) Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Document Management Facility, U.S. for repair of TRF cracking. [FR Doc. 2016–07377 Filed 4–1–16; 8:45 am] Department of Transportation, Docket (iii) Removing the top or bottom HPC case, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P or both, for HPC airfoil maintenance. Operations, M–30, West Building (iv) Removing only the accessory gearbox Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 and/or transfer gearbox. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DC 20590. (v) Replacing the high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 blades per CF6–80E1 SB 72– Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 0504 ‘‘Quick-Turn Workscope Procedure to Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Replace CF6–80E1 Stage 1 HPT Blades’’. Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine 14 CFR Part 39 (3) For the purpose of this AD, a stationary & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District CDP seal is replaced if at any previous shop [Docket No. FAA–2015–5193; Directorate Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: visit, the seal has been removed and a Identifier 2015–NE–35–AD; Amendment 39– 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199; different seal is installed. 18464; AD 2016–07–19] email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov. (h) Credit for Previous Action RIN 2120–AA64 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may take credit for the actions that are Discussion required by paragraph (e) of this AD if the Airworthiness Directives; Technify actions were performed before the effective Motors GmbH Reciprocating Engines We issued a notice of proposed date of this AD using the procedures in ESM AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 72–31–10, REPAIR 002 of the GE CF6–80E1 Administration (FAA), DOT. part 39 by adding an AD that would (GEK99376) Engine Manual, Revision 42, ACTION: Final rule. apply to the specified products. The dated March 15, 2014, or earlier versions. NPRM was published in the Federal mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Register on January 4, 2016 (81 FR 27). (AMOCs) airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The NPRM proposed to correct an The Manager, Engine Certification Office, Technify Motors GmbH (type certificate unsafe condition for the specified FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use previously held by Thielert Aircraft products. The MCAI states: the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to Engines GmbH) TAE 125–02–99 and In-flight shut down occurrences have been make your request. You may email your TAE 125–02–114 reciprocating engines. reported on aeroplanes equipped with TAE request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. This AD requires removal of affected 125–02 engines. The initial results of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 Apr 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\04APR1.SGM 04APR1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 64 / Monday, April 4, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 19025 investigations showed that a defective fuel Regulatory Findings (d) Reason feed pump was the probable cause of the This AD was prompted by reports of in- engine failure. We determined that this AD will not flight shutdowns on TAE 125–02 engines. We have federalism implications under You may obtain further information are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the Executive Order 13132. This AD will by examining the MCAI in the AD fuel feed pump, damage to the engine, and not have a substantial direct effect on docket on the Internet at http:// damage to the airplane. the States, on the relationship between www.regulations.gov by searching for the national government and the States, (e) Actions and Compliance and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– or on the distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the 5193. responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already Comments levels of government. done. Remove from service each affected fuel For the reasons discussed above, I feed pump before it exceeds 600 operating We gave the public the opportunity to certify this AD: hours (OH) time in service (TIS) or within participate in developing this AD. We 110 OH after the effective date of this AD, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory received no comments on the NPRM (81 whichever occurs later. action’’ under Executive Order 12866, FR 27, January 4, 2016). (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Installation Prohibition Conclusion the DOT Regulatory Policies and After the effective date of this AD, do not We reviewed the available data and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, install onto any engine, any fuel feed pump, determined that air safety and the 1979), P/N 05–7312–K0073xx or P/N 05–7312– public interest require adopting this AD (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation K0133xx, where ‘‘xx’’ can be any number, if as proposed. in Alaska to the extent that it justifies the fuel feed pump has 600 hours or more making a regulatory distinction, and TIS. If TIS of a fuel feed pump is unknown Related Service Information (4) Will not have a significant or has exceeded 600 hours TIS, then the fuel Technify Motors GmbH has issued economic impact, positive or negative, feed pump is not eligible for installation. Operation & Maintenance Manual, CD– on a substantial number of small entities Rebuilt, overhauled, or repaired fuel feed 135/CD–155, OM–02–02, Issue 4, under the criteria of the Regulatory pumps or fuel feed pumps that lack a serial Flexibility Act. number, are not eligible for installation. Revision No. 5, dated September 18, 2015. The service information describes List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (g) Related Information procedures for removing and replacing (1) For more information about this AD, the fuel feed pump. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine safety, Incorporation by reference, Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Costs of Compliance Safety. Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, We estimate that this AD affects 190 Adoption of the Amendment Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– engines installed on airplanes of U.S. 7770; fax: 781–238–7199; email: registry. We also estimate that it will Accordingly, under the authority philip.haberlen@faa.gov. take about 0.5 hours per engine to delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation comply with this AD. The average labor the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Safety Agency AD 2015–0189, dated rate is $85 per hour. Pro-rated cost of follows: September 21, 2015, for more information. the life limit reduction is about $160 per You may examine the MCAI in the AD part. Based on these figures, we estimate PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS docket on the Internet at http:// the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to DIRECTIVES www.regulations.gov by searching for and be $38,475. locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015–5193. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (3) For service information identified in Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows: this AD, contact Technify Motors GmbH, Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Platanenstrasse 14, D–09356 Sankt Egidien, specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Germany; phone: +49–37204–696–0; fax: § 39.13 [Amended] +49–37204–696–2912; email: support@ rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding continentaldiesel.de. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness (4) You may view this service information Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more directive (AD): at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, detail the scope of the Agency’s 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 2016–07–19 Technify Motors GmbH (Type information on the availability of this authority. Certificate previously held by Thielert material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. We are issuing this rulemaking under Aircraft Engines GmbH): Amendment the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 39–18464; Docket No. FAA–2015–5193; (h) Material Incorporated by Reference Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Directorate Identifier 2015–NE–35–AD. None. General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Effective Date Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD becomes effective May 9, 2016. March 25, 2016. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) Affected ADs Colleen M. D’Alessandro, for practices, methods, and procedures None. Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES the Administrator finds necessary for Aircraft Certification Service. (c) Applicability safety in air commerce. This regulation [FR Doc. 2016–07376 Filed 4–1–16; 8:45 am] This AD applies to all Technify Motors is within the scope of that authority GmbH TAE 125–02–99 and TAE 125–02–114 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P because it addresses an unsafe condition reciprocating engines with a fuel feed pump, that is likely to exist or develop on part number (P/N) 05–7312–K0073xx, or P/ products identified in this rulemaking N 05–7312–K0133xx, where ‘‘xx’’ can be any action. number, installed. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:02 Apr 01, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\04APR1.SGM 04APR1


Document Created: 2016-04-02 03:54:12
Document Modified: 2016-04-02 03:54:12
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.
DatesThis AD becomes effective May 9, 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 19024 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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