81 FR 39601 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-14228 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 117 (Friday, June 17, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 39601-39603] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14228] [[Page 39601]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3753; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-26-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2016-04- 12 that applies to certain Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines. AD 2016-04-12 requires spectrometric oil analysis (SOA) inspection of the engine accessory gearbox (AGB), and, depending on the results, removal of the engine AGB. Since we issued AD 2016-04-12, we determined that wear inspections of the engine AGB cover are also required. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections of the AGB, and wear inspections of the engine AGB cover. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD), damage to the engine, and damage to the helicopter. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3753; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information, 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-2015-3753; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-26-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion On February 18, 2016, we issued AD 2016-04-12, Amendment 39-18406 (81 FR 12583, March 10, 2016), (``AD 2016-04-12'') for certain Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines. AD 2016-04-12 requires an SOA inspection, and, depending on the results, removal of the engine AGB. AD 2016-04-12 resulted from a report of an uncommanded IFSD of an Arriel 2S2 engine caused by rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel gear in the engine AGB. We issued AD 2016-04-12 to prevent failure of the engine AGB, uncommanded IFSD, damage to the engine, and damage to the helicopter. Actions Since AD 2016-04-12 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2016-04-12, Turbomeca recommended that an engine AGB cover wear inspection be performed. Also, the European Aviation Safety Agency issued AD 2016-0055, dated March 17, 2016, which requires initial and repetitive SOA inspections of the AGB and initial and repetitive wear inspections of the engine AGB cover. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Turbomeca S.A. has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72 2861, Version C, dated March 9, 2016. The service information describes procedures for performing periodic SOA and wear inspections of the engine AGB. 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. FAA's Determination We are proposing this NPRM because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This NPRM would require initial and repetitive SOA, wear inspections of the engine AGB cover, and AGB replacement based on the results of the inspections. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 250 engines installed on helicopters of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take 0.5 hours per engine to perform the SOA and 1 hour to perform the engine AGB cover wear inspection. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Required parts for inspection and analysis cost about $3,179 per engine. We estimate that 5 engines will require AGB replacement at a cost of $44,397 per engine. We also estimate that it would take about 2 hours to replace the engine AGB. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,049,460. 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 [[Page 39602]] 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 have 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 that the proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2016-04-12, Amendment 39-18406 (81 FR 12583, March 10, 2016) (``AD 2016-04-12''), and adding the following new AD: Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2015-3753; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-26-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 16, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2016-04-12. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines with an engine accessory gearbox (AGB), part number 0292120650, with a machined front casing. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of an Arriel 2S2 engine caused by rupture of the 41- tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel gear in the engine AGB. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, uncommanded IFSD, damage to the engine, and damage to the helicopter. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Initial Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA) and Engine AGB Cover Wear Inspection (i) Perform an SOA and an engine AGB cover wear inspection before the engine AGB, module M01, exceeds 850 engine hours (EH) since new or since last overhaul (SLO), or within 50 EH after April 14, 2016, or before the next flight after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) Reserved. (2) Repetitive Inspection Intervals (i) Repeat the SOA within every 100 EH since the last SOA. (A) For all affected engines, if the last SOA was performed before the effective date of this AD, and the aluminum concentration level is 0.8 parts per million (p/m) or greater, perform a wear inspection of the engine AGB cover within 50 EHs since last SOA or before the next flight after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (B) For all affected engines, if the last SOA was performed after the effective date of this AD, and the aluminum concentration level is 0.8 p/m or greater, perform a wear inspection of the engine AGB cover within 20 EH since the last SOA. (ii) For Arriel 2E engines, repeat the engine AGB cover wear inspection within every 800 EH since last inspection (SLI) if the SOA indicated the aluminum concentration level is less than 0.8 p/m. (iii) For all affected engines, except for Arriel 2E engines, repeat the engine AGB cover wear inspection within every 600 EH SLI if the SOA indicated the aluminum concentration level is less than 0.8 p/m. (3) Inspection Criteria (i) Use paragraph 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 of Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 292 72 2861, Version C, dated March 9, 2016, to do the inspections required by paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) of this AD. (ii) Reserved. (4) Corrective Actions Based on the Results of the Most Recent Wear Inspection (i) If the wear measured from the most recent wear inspection is 0.15 mm or less, no further action is required. However, you must still comply with the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraph (e)(2) of this AD. (ii) If the most recent wear inspection was performed while the engine was in service, and the wear is greater than 0.15 mm, do the following: (A) If the wear measured from the most recent wear inspection is greater than 0.15 mm, but 0.30 mm or less, remove the engine AGB from service within 200 EH SLI and replace with a part eligible for installation. (B) If the wear measured from the most recent wear inspection is greater than 0.30 mm, but 0.40 mm or less, remove the engine AGB from service within 25 EH SLI and replace with a part eligible for installation. (C) If the wear measured from the most recent wear inspection is greater than 0.40 mm, remove the engine AGB from service before further flight and replace with a part eligible for installation. (iii) If the most recent wear inspection was performed on the engine during an engine shop visit, and the wear is greater than 0.15 mm, remove the engine AGB before further flight and replace with a part eligible for installation. (f) Definition For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is defined as the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the separation of any major mating engine flanges, except that the separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of transportation without subsequent engine maintenance does not constitute an engine shop visit. (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: [email protected]. (h) 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 2015-0055, dated March 17, 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-2015-3753. (3) Turbomeca S.A. MSB No. 292 72 2861, Version C, dated March 9, 2016, can be [[Page 39603]] obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the contact information in paragraph (h)(4) of this AD. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 8, 2016. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14228 Filed 6-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket the engine, and damage to the
helicopter.
Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// Actions Since AD 2016–04–12 Was
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for Issued
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Since we issued AD 2016–04–12,
3753; or in person at the Docket Turbomeca recommended that an
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3753; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Identifier 2015–NE–26–AD] engine AGB cover wear inspection be
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, performed. Also, the European Aviation
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Safety Agency issued AD 2016–0055,
RIN 2120–AA64 contains this proposed AD, the dated March 17, 2016, which requires
mandatory continuing airworthiness initial and repetitive SOA inspections of
Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca information, regulatory evaluation, any
S.A. Turboshaft Engines the AGB and initial and repetitive wear
comments received, and other inspections of the engine AGB cover.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information. The address for the Docket
Administration (FAA), DOT. Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the Related Service Information Under 1
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be CFR Part 51
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM). available in the AD docket shortly after Turbomeca S.A. has issued
receipt. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2861, Version C, dated March 9, 2016.
airworthiness directive (AD) 2016–04– Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, The service information describes
12 that applies to certain Turbomeca Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine procedures for performing periodic SOA
S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District and wear inspections of the engine
2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines. AD Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: AGB. This service information is
2016–04–12 requires spectrometric oil 781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199; reasonably available because the
analysis (SOA) inspection of the engine email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov. interested parties have access to it
accessory gearbox (AGB), and, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
through their normal course of business
depending on the results, removal of the or by the means identified in the
engine AGB. Since we issued AD 2016– Comments Invited ADDRESSES section.
04–12, we determined that wear We invite you to send any written
inspections of the engine AGB cover are FAA’s Determination
relevant data, views, or arguments about
also required. This proposed AD would We are proposing this NPRM because
this NPRM. Send your comments to an
require initial and repetitive inspections we evaluated all the relevant
address listed under the ADDRESSES
of the AGB, and wear inspections of the information and determined the unsafe
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
engine AGB cover. We are proposing condition described previously is likely
2015–3753; Directorate Identifier 2015–
this AD to prevent failure of the engine to exist or develop in other products of
NE–26–AD’’ at the beginning of your
AGB, uncommanded in-flight shutdown the same type design.
comments. We specifically invite
(IFSD), damage to the engine, and comments on the overall regulatory, Proposed AD Requirements
damage to the helicopter. economic, environmental, and energy
DATES: We must receive comments on
This NPRM would require initial and
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider repetitive SOA, wear inspections of the
this proposed AD by August 16, 2016. all comments received by the closing engine AGB cover, and AGB
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM replacement based on the results of the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments. inspections.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
methods: receive, without change, to http:// Costs of Compliance
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any We estimate that this proposed AD
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We affects 250 engines installed on
instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each helicopters of U.S. registry. We also
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive estimate that it would take 0.5 hours per
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM. engine to perform the SOA and 1 hour
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– to perform the engine AGB cover wear
Discussion
30, West Building, Ground Floor, Room inspection. The average labor rate is $85
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., On February 18, 2016, we issued AD per hour. Required parts for inspection
Washington, DC 20590. 2016–04–12, Amendment 39–18406 (81 and analysis cost about $3,179 per
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail FR 12583, March 10, 2016), (‘‘AD 2016– engine. We estimate that 5 engines will
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 04–12’’) for certain Turbomeca S.A. require AGB replacement at a cost of
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, $44,397 per engine. We also estimate
Federal holidays. 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines. AD that it would take about 2 hours to
For service information identified in 2016–04–12 requires an SOA replace the engine AGB. Based on these
this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca inspection, and, depending on the figures, we estimate the cost of this
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S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 results, removal of the engine AGB. AD proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15. 2016–04–12 resulted from a report of an $1,049,460.
You may view this service information uncommanded IFSD of an Arriel 2S2
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller engine caused by rupture of the 41-tooth Authority for This Rulemaking
Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, gear, which forms part of the bevel gear Title 49 of the United States Code
Burlington, MA. For information on the in the engine AGB. We issued AD 2016– specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
availability of this material at the FAA, 04–12 to prevent failure of the engine rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
call 781–238–7125. AGB, uncommanded IFSD, damage to Section 106, describes the authority of
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the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 2016–04–12, Amendment 39–18406 (81 (3) Inspection Criteria
Aviation Programs, describes in more FR 12583, March 10, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016– (i) Use paragraph 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 of
detail the scope of the Agency’s 04–12’’), and adding the following new Turbomeca Mandatory Service Bulletin
authority. AD: (MSB) No. 292 72 2861, Version C, dated
We are issuing this rulemaking under March 9, 2016, to do the inspections required
Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2015– by paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) of this AD.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 3753; Directorate Identifier 2015–NE– (ii) Reserved.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, 26–AD.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Corrective Actions Based on the Results
(a) Comments Due Date of the Most Recent Wear Inspection
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in We must receive comments by August 16, (i) If the wear measured from the most
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2016. recent wear inspection is 0.15 mm or less, no
for practices, methods, and procedures (b) Affected ADs further action is required. However, you must
still comply with the repetitive inspection
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD supersedes AD 2016–04–12. requirements of paragraph (e)(2) of this AD.
safety in air commerce. This regulation (ii) If the most recent wear inspection was
is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability
performed while the engine was in service,
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel and the wear is greater than 0.15 mm, do the
that is likely to exist or develop on 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 following:
products identified in this rulemaking turboshaft engines with an engine accessory (A) If the wear measured from the most
action. gearbox (AGB), part number 0292120650, recent wear inspection is greater than 0.15
with a machined front casing. mm, but 0.30 mm or less, remove the engine
Regulatory Findings AGB from service within 200 EH SLI and
(d) Unsafe Condition
replace with a part eligible for installation.
We have determined that this This AD was prompted by a report of an (B) If the wear measured from the most
proposed AD would not have federalism uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of recent wear inspection is greater than 0.30
implications under Executive Order an Arriel 2S2 engine caused by rupture of the mm, but 0.40 mm or less, remove the engine
13132. This proposed AD would not 41-tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel AGB from service within 25 EH SLI and
have a substantial direct effect on the gear in the engine AGB. We are issuing this replace with a part eligible for installation.
States, on the relationship between the AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, (C) If the wear measured from the most
national Government and the States, or uncommanded IFSD, damage to the engine, recent wear inspection is greater than 0.40
and damage to the helicopter. mm, remove the engine AGB from service
on the distribution of power and before further flight and replace with a part
responsibilities among the various (e) Compliance eligible for installation.
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the (iii) If the most recent wear inspection was
For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already performed on the engine during an engine
certify that the proposed regulation: done. shop visit, and the wear is greater than 0.15
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory mm, remove the engine AGB before further
(1) Initial Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA) flight and replace with a part eligible for
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
and Engine AGB Cover Wear Inspection installation.
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (i) Perform an SOA and an engine AGB
(f) Definition
cover wear inspection before the engine AGB,
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop
module M01, exceeds 850 engine hours (EH)
1979), since new or since last overhaul (SLO), or visit is defined as the induction of an engine
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation within 50 EH after April 14, 2016, or before into the shop for maintenance involving the
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies the next flight after the effective date of this separation of any major mating engine
making a regulatory distinction, and AD, whichever occurs later. flanges, except that the separation of engine
(4) Will not have a significant (ii) Reserved. flanges solely for the purposes of
economic impact, positive or negative, transportation without subsequent engine
(2) Repetitive Inspection Intervals maintenance does not constitute an engine
on a substantial number of small entities shop visit.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (i) Repeat the SOA within every 100 EH
Flexibility Act. since the last SOA. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(A) For all affected engines, if the last SOA (AMOCs)
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 was performed before the effective date of
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
this AD, and the aluminum concentration
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation level is 0.8 parts per million (p/m) or greater,
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
safety, Incorporation by reference, the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
perform a wear inspection of the engine AGB
Safety. make your request. You may email your
cover within 50 EHs since last SOA or before
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
The Proposed Amendment the next flight after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Related Information
Accordingly, under the authority (B) For all affected engines, if the last SOA (1) For more information about this AD,
delegated to me by the Administrator, was performed after the effective date of this contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part AD, and the aluminum concentration level is Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
39 as follows: 0.8 p/m or greater, perform a wear inspection Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
of the engine AGB cover within 20 EH since Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the last SOA. 7770; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
DIRECTIVES (ii) For Arriel 2E engines, repeat the engine philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
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AGB cover wear inspection within every 800 (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 EH since last inspection (SLI) if the SOA Safety Agency AD 2015–0055, dated March
continues to read as follows: indicated the aluminum concentration level 17, 2016, for more information. You may
is less than 0.8 p/m. examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (iii) For all affected engines, except for Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
Arriel 2E engines, repeat the engine AGB searching for and locating it in Docket No.
§ 39.13 [Amended] cover wear inspection within every 600 EH FAA–2015–3753.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by SLI if the SOA indicated the aluminum (3) Turbomeca S.A. MSB No. 292 72 2861,
removing airworthiness directive (AD) concentration level is less than 0.8 p/m. Version C, dated March 9, 2016, can be
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obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the through Friday, except Federal holidays. aspects of the proposal.
contact information in paragraph (h)(4) of The Docket Office (telephone 1–800– Communications should identify both
this AD. 647–5527), is on the ground floor of the docket numbers and be submitted in
(4) For service information identified in
building at the above address. triplicate to the address listed above.
this AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220
Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00; FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Commenters wishing the FAA to
fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15. Designations and Reporting Points, and acknowledge receipt of their comments
(5) You may view this service information subsequent amendments can be viewed on this notice must submit with those
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ comments a self-addressed, stamped
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For publications/. For further information, postcard on which the following
information on the availability of this you can contact the Airspace Policy statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Docket No. FAA–2016–7046; Airspace
Group, Federal Aviation
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Administration, 800 Independence Docket No. 16–ANM–3.’’ The postcard
June 8, 2016. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; will be date/time stamped and returned
Colleen M. D’Alessandro, telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is to the commenter.
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, also available for inspection at the
Aircraft Certification Service. Availability of NPRMs
National Archives and Records
[FR Doc. 2016–14228 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am] Administration (NARA). For An electronic copy of this document
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Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov.
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Recently published rulemaking
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION federal_register/code_of_federal- documents can also be accessed through
regulations/ibr_locations.html. the FAA’s Web page at http://
Federal Aviation Administration FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_
Designations and Reporting Points, is traffic/publications/airspace_
14 CFR Part 71 published yearly and effective on amendments/.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7046; Airspace September 15. You may review the public docket
Docket No. 16–ANM–3] containing the proposal, any comments
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
received, and any final disposition in
Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
Proposed Amendment of Class E person in the Dockets Office (see the
Operations Support Group, Western
Airspace, and Revocation of Class E ADDRESSES section for the address and
Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Airspace; Miles City, MT phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 203–4511.
except federal holidays. An informal
Administration (FAA), DOT. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: docket may also be examined during
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking normal business hours at the Northwest
(NPRM). Authority for This Rulemaking
Mountain Regional Office of the Federal
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Aviation Administration, Air Traffic
SUMMARY: This action proposes to regarding aviation safety is found in
modify Class E surface airspace, remove Organization, Western Service Center,
Title 49 of the United States Code. Operations Support Group, 1601 Lind
Class E airspace designated as an Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
extension to the Class E surface area, Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057.
authority of the FAA Administrator. Persons interested in being placed on
and modify Class E airspace extending Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
upward from 700 feet above the surface a mailing list for future NPRMs should
describes in more detail the scope of the contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
at Frank Wiley Field Airport, Miles City, agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
MT. The FAA found it necessary to (202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
promulgated under the authority Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
account for the rising terrain for the described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
safety and management of Standard Rulemaking Distribution System, which
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that describes the application procedure.
Instrument Approach Procedures for section, the FAA is charged with
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations prescribing regulations to assign the use Availability and Summary of
at the airport. of airspace necessary to ensure the Documents Proposed for Incorporation
DATES: Comments must be received on safety of aircraft and the efficient use of by Reference
or before August 1, 2016. airspace. This regulation is within the This document proposes to amend
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this scope of that authority as it would FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
proposal to the U.S. Department of amend Class E airspace at Frank Wiley Designations and Reporting Points,
Transportation, Docket Operations, Field Airport, Miles City, MT. dated August 6, 2015, and effective
M–30, West Building, Ground Floor, September 15, 2015. FAA Order
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Comments Invited
7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590; Interested parties are invited to the ADDRESSES section of this document.
telephone (202) 366–9826. You must participate in this proposed rulemaking FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B, C,
identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2016– by submitting such written data, views, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic
7046; Airspace Docket No. 16–ANM–3, or arguments, as they may desire. service routes, and reporting points.
sradovich on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
at the beginning of your comments. You Comments that provide the factual basis
may also submit comments through the supporting the views and suggestions The Proposal
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. presented are particularly helpful in The FAA is proposing an amendment
You may review the public docket developing reasoned regulatory to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
containing the proposal, any comments decisions on the proposal. Comments (14 CFR) Part 71 to modify Class E
received, and any final disposition in are specifically invited on the overall surface airspace, remove Class E
person in the Dockets Office between regulatory, aeronautical, economic, airspace designated as an extension to
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday environmental, and energy-related Class E surface area, and modify Class
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 16, 2016. | |
| 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] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 39601 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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