81_FR_20289 81 FR 20222 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

81 FR 20222 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 67 (April 7, 2016)

Page Range20222-20224
FR Document2016-07843

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E-11 turboprop engines. This AD requires inspection of the engine power turbine (PT) disk and, if found damaged, its replacement with a part eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by discovery of damage to certain engine PT disks during engine shop visits. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine PT disk, which could result in release of high-energy debris, damage to the engine, and reduced control of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2016) 
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-3692; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-05-AD; 
Amendment 39-18458; AD 2016-07-13]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop 
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 
GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E-11 turboprop engines. This AD requires 
inspection of the engine power turbine (PT) disk and, if found damaged, 
its replacement with a part eligible for installation. This AD was 
prompted by discovery of damage to certain engine PT disks during 
engine shop visits. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 
engine PT disk, which could result in release of high-energy debris, 
damage to the engine, and reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 22, 
2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 23, 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, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., 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 GE Aviation 
Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 9--Let[ncaron]any, 
Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222. 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-
3692.

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-
3692; 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: Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov.

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-2016-3692; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NE-05-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://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.

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Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0025-E, dated January 26, 2016 (corrected January 27, 2016) 
(referred to hereinafter as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    During engine shop visits or overhauls, certain power turbine 
(PT) disks may have been damaged in the area of the balance weights. 
Additional PT disks with non-conforming geometry of the slot radius 
may have also been released to service as a result of incorrect 
machining of the PT disk slot.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to a PT disk 
failure, with subsequent release of high-energy debris, possibly 
resulting in damage to, and/or reduced control of, the aeroplane.

    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-2016-3692.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 
No. SB-2016-72-50-00-1/00, dated January 21, 2016. The ASB describe 
procedures for inspection of the PT disk. 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 AD.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
Czech Republic, 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 inspection of the engine PT disk 
and, if found damaged, its replacement with a part eligible for 
installation.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, we find that 
notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and 
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
30 days.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 0 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 60 hours per 
engine to do the inspection required by this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of 
the AD to U.S. operators to be $0.

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):

2016-07-13 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously 
held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): 
Amendment 39-18458; Docket No. FAA-2016-3692; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NE-05-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 22, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech s.r.o M601E-11 turboprop 
engine models with engine power turbine (PT) disk, part number 
3220.6 and serial number EE8, EF8, or KR5, installed.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by discovery of damage to certain engine PT 
disks during engine shop visits. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
failure of the engine PT disk, which could result in release of 
high-energy debris, damage to the engine, and reduced control of the 
airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, perform 
visual, dimensional, and fluorescent penetrant inspections of the 
engine PT disk. Use Appendix B, paragraph 5 of GE Aviation Czech 
s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. SB-2016-72-50-00-1/00, dated 
January 21, 2016, to do the inspections.
    (2) If the engine PT disk fails to meet the acceptance criteria 
in Appendix B, paragraph 5 of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No. SB-
2016-72-50-00-1/00, dated January 21, 2016, replace the PT disk with 
a part eligible for installation.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD:
    (1) Do not operate any engine with a PT disk serial number 
listed in paragraph (c) of this AD, unless the disk was inspected 
per the requirements of paragraph (e) of this AD; and
    (2) Do not install a PT disk that does not meet the acceptance 
criteria in Appendix B, paragraph 5 of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB

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No. SB-2016-72-50-00-1/00, dated January 21, 2016, onto any engine.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Steeves, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
kenneth.steeves@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0025-
E, dated January 26, 2016 (corrected January 27, 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-2016-3692.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-2016-
72-50-00-1/00, dated January 21, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For GE Aviation Czech s.r.o service information identified 
in this AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 
199 02 Praha 9--Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 
111; fax: +420 222 538 222.
    (4) You may view this service information at 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.
    (5) You may view this service information at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: 
http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 24, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-07843 Filed 4-6-16; 8:45 am]
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20222 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Rules and Regulations requested using the procedures found in 14 Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Letňany, Czech Republic; phone: +420 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 24, 2016. 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222. You send your request to your principal inspector Michael Kaszycki, may view this service information at the or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in [FR Doc. 2016–07576 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] 01803. For information on the paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. Information may BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA, be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- call 781–238–7125. It is also available Requests@faa.gov. on the Internet at http:// (2) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Federal Aviation Administration 3692. of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2013–26–08, 14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket are approved as AMOCs for the [Docket No. FAA–2016–3692; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on corresponding provisions of this AD. Identifier 2016–NE–05–AD; Amendment 39– (4) For airplanes identified as Group 3 in the Internet at http:// 18458; AD 2016–07–13] Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin www.regulations.gov by searching for 737–30–1058, Revision 5, dated April 24, RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 2013, AMOCs approved for the actions 3692; or in person at the Docket required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013–26–08, Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 are approved as AMOCs for the Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines p.m., Monday through Friday, except corresponding provisions of paragraph (j) of Federal holidays. The AD docket this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this AD, the mandatory (n) Related Information continuing airworthiness information ACTION: Final rule; request for (1) For more information about this AD, (MCAI), regulatory evaluation, any contact Frank Carreras, Aerospace Engineer, comments. comments received, and other Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, information. The address for the Docket FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601E–11 ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6442; fax: 425– 917–6590; email: frank.carreras@faa.gov. turboprop engines. This AD requires available in the AD docket shortly after (2) Service information identified in this inspection of the engine power turbine receipt. AD that is not incorporated by reference is (PT) disk and, if found damaged, its FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: available at the addresses specified in replacement with a part eligible for paragraphs (o)(4) and (o)(5) of this AD. Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, installation. This AD was prompted by Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine (o) Material Incorporated by Reference discovery of damage to certain engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District (1) The Director of the Federal Register PT disks during engine shop visits. We Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: approved the incorporation by reference are issuing this AD to prevent failure of 781–238–7765; fax: 781–238–7199; (IBR) of the service information listed in this the engine PT disk, which could result email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR in release of high-energy debris, damage part 51. to the engine, and reduced control of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (2) You must use this service information airplane. as applicable to do the actions required by Comments Invited this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD becomes effective April (3) The following service information was 22, 2016. This AD is a final rule that involves approved for IBR on February 10, 2014 (79 The Director of the Federal Register requirements affecting flight safety, and FR 545, January 6, 2014). approved the incorporation by reference we did not precede it by notice and (i) Boeing Special Attention Service of a certain publication listed in this AD opportunity for public comment. We Bulletin 737–30–1058, Revision 5, dated as of April 22, 2016. invite you to send any written relevant April 24, 2013. We must receive comments on this data, views, or arguments about this AD. (ii) Reserved. Send your comments to an address (4) For Boeing service information AD by May 23, 2016. identified in this AD, contact Boeing ADDRESSES: You may send comments by listed under the ADDRESSES section. Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & any of the following methods: Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–3692; Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–05–AD’’ 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the at the beginning of your comments. We 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– instructions for submitting comments. specifically invite comments on the 5680; Internet https:// overall regulatory, economic, www.myboeingfleet.com. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– environmental, and energy aspects of (5) You may view this service information this AD. We will consider all comments at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., received by the closing date and may information on the availability of this Washington, DC 20590–0001. amend this AD because of those material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail comments. (6) You may view this service information address above between 9 a.m. and 5 We will post all comments we Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES that is incorporated by reference at the p.m., Monday through Friday, except receive, without change, to http:// National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on Federal holidays. www.regulations.gov, including any the availability of this material at NARA, call • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- this AD, contact GE Aviation Czech substantive verbal contact with FAA locations.html. s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 Praha 9— personnel concerning this AD. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:09 Apr 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\07APR1.SGM 07APR1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 20223 Discussion cause exists for making this amendment Adoption of the Amendment The European Aviation Safety Agency effective in less than 30 days. Accordingly, under the authority (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Costs of Compliance delegated to me by the Administrator, for the Member States of the European the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as We estimate that this AD affects 0 Community, has issued EASA AD 2016– follows: engines installed on airplanes of U.S. 0025–E, dated January 26, 2016 registry. We also estimate that it will PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (corrected January 27, 2016) (referred to take about 60 hours per engine to do the DIRECTIVES hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an inspection required by this AD. The unsafe condition for the specified average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 products. The MCAI states: on these figures, we estimate the total continues to read as follows: During engine shop visits or overhauls, cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $0. certain power turbine (PT) disks may have Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. been damaged in the area of the balance Authority for This Rulemaking weights. Additional PT disks with non- § 39.13 [Amended] Title 49 of the United States Code conforming geometry of the slot radius may ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding have also been released to service as a result specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness of incorrect machining of the PT disk slot. directive (AD): This condition, if not corrected, could lead section 106, describes the authority of to a PT disk failure, with subsequent release the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2016–07–13 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type of high-energy debris, possibly resulting in Certificate previously held by WALTER Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more damage to, and/or reduced control of, the Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and detail the scope of the Agency’s MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39– aeroplane. authority. 18458; Docket No. FAA–2016–3692; You may obtain further information We are issuing this rulemaking under Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–05–AD. by examining the MCAI in the AD the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Effective Date docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for General requirements.’’ Under that This AD is effective April 22, 2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs 3692. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. air commerce by prescribing regulations Related Service Information Under 1 for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability CFR Part 51 the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech s.r.o GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. has issued safety in air commerce. This regulation M601E–11 turboprop engine models with Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. SB– is within the scope of that authority engine power turbine (PT) disk, part number 2016–72–50–00–1/00, dated January 21, because it addresses an unsafe condition 3220.6 and serial number EE8, EF8, or KR5, 2016. The ASB describe procedures for that is likely to exist or develop on installed. inspection of the PT disk. This service products identified in this rulemaking (d) Reason information is reasonably available action. This AD was prompted by discovery of because the interested parties have damage to certain engine PT disks during access to it through their normal course Regulatory Findings engine shop visits. We are issuing this AD to of business or by the means identified We determined that this AD will not prevent failure of the engine PT disk, which in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. have federalism implications under could result in release of high-energy debris, Executive Order 13132. This AD will damage to the engine, and reduced control of FAA’s Determination and Requirements the airplane. not have a substantial direct effect on of This AD the States, on the relationship between (e) Actions and Compliance This product has been approved by the national government and the States, Comply with this AD within the the aviation authority of the Czech or on the distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already Republic, and is approved for operation responsibilities among the various done. in the United States. Pursuant to our levels of government. (1) Within 90 days after the effective date bilateral agreement with the European For the reasons discussed above, I of this AD, perform visual, dimensional, and Community, EASA has notified us of certify this AD: fluorescent penetrant inspections of the the unsafe condition described in the (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory engine PT disk. Use Appendix B, paragraph MCAI and service information action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 5 of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service referenced above. We are issuing this (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Bulletin (ASB) No. SB–2016–72–50–00–1/00, AD because we evaluated all dated January 21, 2016, to do the inspections. the DOT Regulatory Policies and (2) If the engine PT disk fails to meet the information provided by EASA and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, acceptance criteria in Appendix B, paragraph determined the unsafe condition exists 1979), 5 of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB No. SB– and is likely to exist or develop on other (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2016–72–50–00–1/00, dated January 21, products of the same type design. This in Alaska to the extent that it justifies 2016, replace the PT disk with a part eligible AD requires inspection of the engine PT making a regulatory distinction, and for installation. disk and, if found damaged, its (4) Will not have a significant (f) Installation Prohibition replacement with a part eligible for economic impact, positive or negative, installation. on a substantial number of small entities After the effective date of this AD: (1) Do not operate any engine with a PT under the criteria of the Regulatory Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES FAA’s Determination of the Effective disk serial number listed in paragraph (c) of Flexibility Act. this AD, unless the disk was inspected per Date List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the requirements of paragraph (e) of this AD; No domestic operators use this and product. Therefore, we find that notice Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) Do not install a PT disk that does not and opportunity for prior public safety, Incorporation by reference, meet the acceptance criteria in Appendix B, comment are unnecessary and that good Safety. paragraph 5 of GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. ASB VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:09 Apr 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\07APR1.SGM 07APR1

20224 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Rules and Regulations No. SB–2016–72–50–00–1/00, dated January CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY determined that such revision does not 21, 2016, onto any engine. COMMISSION carry out the purposes of subsection (b)’’ (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance [of section 203 of the Improvement Act (AMOCs) 16 CFR Part 1211 which mandated the UL 325 entrapment [Docket No. CPSC–2015–0025] protection requirements initially]. As The Manager, Engine Certification Office, provided in the Improvement Act, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use several times in the past, after UL has the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators notified the Commission of changes to make your request. You may email your UL 325’s entrapment protection request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. AGENCY: U.S. Consumer Product Safety requirements, the Commission has (h) Related Information Commission. revised the GDO standard to reflect the (1) For more information about this AD, ACTION: Final rule. UL updates. contact Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace The Commission last updated 16 CFR SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety part 1211 in 2007 to reflect changes Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘CPSC’’) made to the entrapment protection Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District is issuing a final rule amending the provisions of UL 325 up to that time Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– regulations for the Safety Standard for that previously had not been reflected in 238–7765; fax: 781–238–7199; email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov. Automatic Residential Garage Door the regulation. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Operators to reflect changes made by On September 2, 2015, the Safety Agency AD 2016–0025–E, dated Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (‘‘UL’’), Commission published a notice of January 26, 2016 (corrected January 27, in the entrapment protection provisions proposed rulemaking (‘‘NPR’’), 2016), for more information. You may in UL’s standard UL 325, Sixth Edition, proposing to update 16 CFR part 1211 examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the ‘‘Standard for Safety for Door, Drapery, to reflect recent changes made by UL to Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Gate, Louver, and Window Operators the entrapment protection requirements searching for and locating it in Docket No. and Systems.’’ of UL 325. (See 80 FR 53036). After FAA–2016–3692. DATES: The rule is effective on May 9, publication of the NPR, UL released an 2016. The incorporations by reference of update to UL 325 (UL 325, Sixth (i) Material Incorporated by Reference Edition, February 24, 2016 Revision). the publications listed in this rule are (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved by the Director of the Federal The February 24, 2016 revisions to the approved the incorporation by reference Register as of May 9, 2016. UL 325 Sixth Edition are related to the (IBR) of the service information listed in this entrapment protection provisions for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Troy paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR residential GDOs and are minor and W. Whitfield, Lead Compliance Officer, part 51. editorial in nature. The February 24, Office of Compliance, Consumer (2) You must use this service information 2016 revisions were made by UL to Product Safety Commission, 4330 East as applicable to do the actions required by improve the clarity of the standard and West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814– this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. describe test conditions better. The final 4408; Telephone (301) 504–7548 or (i) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service rule has been revised to incorporate email: twhitfield@cpsc.gov. Bulletin No. SB–2016–72–50–00–1/00, dated these editorial changes, as described in January 21, 2016. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section C of the preamble, so that the (ii) Reserved. A. Background rule is consistent with the most recent (3) For GE Aviation Czech s.r.o service version of UL 325. information identified in this AD, contact GE The Commission has regulations for Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 residential garage door operators B. Responses to Comments Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Republic; phone: (‘‘GDOs’’) to protect consumers from the Three comments were submitted on +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222. risk of entrapment. 16 CFR part 1211. the NPR. Two commenters express (4) You may view this service information The Commission first issued the GDO support for the proposed rule and at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 standard in 1991, at the direction of the acknowledge the rule’s safety benefits. District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For Consumer Product Safety Improvement Comment: One commenter expresses information on the availability of this Act of 1990 (‘‘Improvement Act’’), concern about the public availability material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Public Law 101–608. Section 203 of the and accessibility of documents that are (5) You may view this service information Improvement Act mandated that the incorporated by reference, by either at the National Archives and Records entrapment protection requirements of congressional mandate or through Administration (NARA). For information on the 1988 version of UL’s 325, Third rulemaking. The commenter asserts that the availability of this material at NARA, call Edition, ‘‘Standard for Safety for Door, it is unclear which version of UL 325 is 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window mandatory law. The commenter also www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Operators and Systems,’’ be considered describes the difficulties encountered locations.html. a consumer product safety rule under attempting to purchase UL 325, an Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on the Consumer Product Safety Act. attempt to request the standard under March 24, 2016. Section 203(c) of the Improvement Act FOIA, as well as difficulty accessing UL established procedures for the 325 in government reading rooms or Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Commission to revise the Commission’s libraries. The commenter also asserts Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, GDO standard. When UL revises the that the Fifth Edition of UL 325 is the Aircraft Certification Service. entrapment protection requirements of current binding law, until the proposed Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES [FR Doc. 2016–07843 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] UL 325, UL must notify the Commission rule is finalized. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P of the revision, and that revision ‘‘shall The commenter also notes that the be incorporated in the consumer NPR proposed incorporating by product safety rule . . . unless, within 30 reference five voluntary standards that days of such notice, the Commission are contained in UL 325. 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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 22, 2016.
ContactKenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 20222 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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