81_FR_48867 81 FR 48724 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

81 FR 48724 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 143 (July 26, 2016)

Page Range48724-48725
FR Document2016-17160

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-17, RB211-Trent 877-17, RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-Trent 892-17, RB211- Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines that have not incorporated RR modification 72-J195 in production or RR Service Bulletin (SB) RB.211-72-J195. This proposed AD was prompted by inspection of RR Trent 800 engines returned from service that revealed flame erosion and axial cracking on the aft face of the stage 3 disk rim of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft. This proposed AD would require machining the HPC stage 3 inner shroud, inspecting the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft, and replacing the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft if found defective. We are proposing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6744; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-12-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-17, RB211-Trent 877-17, 
RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-Trent 892-17, RB211-
Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines that have not 
incorporated RR modification 72-J195 in production or RR Service 
Bulletin (SB) RB.211-72-J195. This proposed AD was prompted by 
inspection of RR Trent 800 engines returned from service that revealed 
flame erosion and axial cracking on the aft face of the stage 3 disk 
rim of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft. 
This proposed AD would require machining the HPC stage 3 inner shroud, 
inspecting the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft, and replacing the HPC 
stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft if found defective. We are proposing this 
AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks 
shaft, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by September 26, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Rolls-
Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 
8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. 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-2016-
6744; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; 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 proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6744; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-12-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0078, dated April 20, 2016 (corrected April 27, 2016) (referred 
to hereinafter as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    Inspection of Trent 800 engines returned from service revealed 
flame eroded areas and axial cracking on the rear Stage 3 disc of 
the High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Stage 1-4 drum. This is 
considered to be the result of a localised fire originating from an 
excessive rub at the stage 3-4 forward seal fin.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an 
uncontained engine failure and release of high energy debris, 
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to 
occupants.

    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-2016-6744.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    RR has issued SB RB.211-72-J195, dated February 26, 2016. The SB 
describes procedures to machine the HPC stage 3 inner shroud and to 
inspect the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft.
    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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
United Kingdom, 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. We are 
proposing this AD

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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 proposed AD would require 
machining the HPC stage 3 inner shroud, inspecting the HPC stage 1-4 
rotor disks shaft, and replacing the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft if 
found defective.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 125 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate it would take 8 hours to comply 
with the inspection required by this proposed AD. Machining the HPC 
stage 3 inner shroud is required during routine overhaul; therefore, no 
additional time is needed for this action. The average labor rate is 
$85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $85,000.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (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]

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

Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA-2016-6744; Directorate Identifier 
2016-NE-12-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 26, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-17, 
RB211-Trent 877-17, RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-
Trent 892-17, RB211-Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan 
engines that have not incorporated RR modification 72-J195, in 
production; or RR Service Bulletin RB.211-72-J195, dated February 
26, 2016, in service.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by inspection of RR Trent 800 series 
engines returned from service that revealed flame erosion and axial 
cracking on the aft face of the stage 3 disk rim of the high-
pressure compressor (HPC) stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the HPC stage 1-4 
rotor disks shaft, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Before exceeding 5,000 duty cycles, since new or since last 
HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft piece-part inspection, whichever 
occurs later, do the following:
    (i) Perform dimensional, fluorescent penetrant, and visual 
inspections of the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft forward stage 3-4 
seal fin and aft face of the stage 3 disk rim for wear, cracks, and 
flame erosion. Any findings of wear, cracks, or flame erosion 
constitute a failure of the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft.
    (ii) Machine the HPC stage 3 inner shroud to the dimensions 
shown in Figure 1 of RR Service Bulletin (SB) RB.211-72-J195, dated 
February 26, 2016.
    (2) If the HPC stage 1-4 rotor disks shaft fails the inspections 
required by paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this AD, remove and replace with 
a part eligible for installation before further flight.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0078, 
dated April 20, 2016 (corrected April 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-2016-6744.
    (3) RR SB RB.211-72-J195, dated February 26, 2016, can be 
obtained from RR, using the contact information in paragraph (g)(4) 
of this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, 
Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-
1332-249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare.
    (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 July 13, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-17160 Filed 7-25-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                     Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                           all comments received by the closing
                                                 contains notices to the public of the proposed           Washington, DC 20590–0001.                            date and may amend this NPRM based
                                                 issuance of rules and regulations. The                     • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                    on those comments.
                                                 purpose of these notices is to give interested           address above between 9 a.m. and 5                       We will post all comments we
                                                 persons an opportunity to participate in the             p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   receive, without change, to http://
                                                 rule making prior to the adoption of the final
                                                                                                          Federal holidays.                                     www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                 rules.
                                                                                                            • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                personal information you provide. We
                                                                                                            For service information identified in               will also post a report summarizing each
                                                 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             this NPRM, contact Rolls-Royce plc,                   substantive verbal contact with FAA
                                                                                                          Corporate Communications, P.O. Box                    personnel concerning this NPRM.
                                                 Federal Aviation Administration                          31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone:
                                                                                                                                                                Discussion
                                                                                                          011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–
                                                 14 CFR Part 39                                           1332–249936; email: http://www.rolls-                   The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                          royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp;                     (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                 [Docket No. FAA–2016–6744; Directorate                   Internet: https://customers.rolls-                    for the Member States of the European
                                                 Identifier 2016–NE–12–AD]                                royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You                  Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–
                                                                                                          may view this service information at the              0078, dated April 20, 2016 (corrected
                                                 RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                          FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                  April 27, 2016) (referred to hereinafter
                                                 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce                    1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA.                 as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
                                                 plc Turbofan Engines                                     For information on the availability of                condition for the specified products.
                                                                                                          this material at the FAA, call 781–238–               The MCAI states:
                                                 AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                 7125.                                                    Inspection of Trent 800 engines returned
                                                 Administration (FAA), DOT.                                                                                     from service revealed flame eroded areas and
                                                                                                          Examining the AD Docket
                                                 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                                                                          axial cracking on the rear Stage 3 disc of the
                                                 (NPRM).                                                    You may examine the AD docket on                    High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Stage 1–4
                                                                                                          the Internet at http://                               drum. This is considered to be the result of
                                                 SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                    www.regulations.gov by searching for                  a localised fire originating from an excessive
                                                 airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     rub at the stage 3–4 forward seal fin.
                                                 Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–Trent 875–                    6744; or in person at the Docket                         This condition, if not detected and
                                                 17, RB211–Trent 877–17, RB211–Trent                                                                            corrected, could lead to an uncontained
                                                                                                          Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                engine failure and release of high energy
                                                 884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17, RB211–                      p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   debris, possibly resulting in damage to the
                                                 Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17,                       Federal holidays. The AD docket                       aeroplane and injury to occupants.
                                                 and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan                          contains this proposed AD, the
                                                 engines that have not incorporated RR                    mandatory continuing airworthiness                      You may obtain further information
                                                 modification 72–J195 in production or                    information (MCAI), the regulatory                    by examining the MCAI in the AD
                                                 RR Service Bulletin (SB) RB.211–72–                      evaluation, any comments received, and                docket on the Internet at http://
                                                 J195. This proposed AD was prompted                      other information. The address for the                www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 by inspection of RR Trent 800 engines                    Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                 returned from service that revealed                      in the ADDRESSES section. Comments                    6744.
                                                 flame erosion and axial cracking on the                  will be available in the AD docket                    Related Service Information Under 1
                                                 aft face of the stage 3 disk rim of the                  shortly after receipt.                                CFR Part 51
                                                 high-pressure compressor (HPC) stage                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                 1–4 rotor disks shaft. This proposed AD                                                                          RR has issued SB RB.211–72–J195,
                                                                                                          Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,                     dated February 26, 2016. The SB
                                                 would require machining the HPC stage                    Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
                                                 3 inner shroud, inspecting the HPC                                                                             describes procedures to machine the
                                                                                                          & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District                HPC stage 3 inner shroud and to inspect
                                                 stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft, and                         Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
                                                 replacing the HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks                                                                        the HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft.
                                                                                                          781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;                        This service information is reasonably
                                                 shaft if found defective. We are                         email: robert.green@faa.gov.
                                                 proposing this AD to prevent                                                                                   available because the interested parties
                                                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            have access to it through their normal
                                                 uncontained failure of the HPC stage 1–
                                                 4 rotor disks shaft, damage to the                                                                             course of business or by the means
                                                                                                          Comments Invited
                                                 engine, and damage to the airplane.                                                                            identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                                                                            We invite you to send any written
                                                 DATES: We must receive comments on                       relevant data, views, or arguments about              FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                 this NPRM by September 26, 2016.                         this proposed AD. Send your comments                  of This Proposed AD
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                                                 because we evaluated all information                     Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                     (i) Perform dimensional, fluorescent
                                                 provided by EASA and determined the                      1979),                                                 penetrant, and visual inspections of the HPC
                                                 unsafe condition exists and is likely to                   (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation              stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft forward stage 3–
                                                 exist or develop on other products of the                in Alaska to the extent that it justifies              4 seal fin and aft face of the stage 3 disk rim
                                                 same type design. This proposed AD                       making a regulatory distinction, and                   for wear, cracks, and flame erosion. Any
                                                 would require machining the HPC stage                      (4) Will not have a significant                      findings of wear, cracks, or flame erosion
                                                 3 inner shroud, inspecting the HPC                       economic impact, positive or negative,                 constitute a failure of the HPC stage 1–4 rotor
                                                 stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft, and                         on a substantial number of small entities              disks shaft.
                                                 replacing the HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                      (ii) Machine the HPC stage 3 inner shroud
                                                 shaft if found defective.                                Flexibility Act.                                       to the dimensions shown in Figure 1 of RR
                                                                                                                                                                 Service Bulletin (SB) RB.211–72–J195, dated
                                                 Costs of Compliance                                      List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                     February 26, 2016.
                                                    We estimate that this proposed AD                       Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                  (2) If the HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft
                                                 affects 125 engines installed on                         safety, Incorporation by reference,                    fails the inspections required by paragraph
                                                 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate it               Safety.                                                (e)(1)(i) of this AD, remove and replace with
                                                 would take 8 hours to comply with the                                                                           a part eligible for installation before further
                                                                                                          The Proposed Amendment
                                                                                                                                                                 flight.
                                                 inspection required by this proposed
                                                                                                            Accordingly, under the authority
                                                 AD. Machining the HPC stage 3 inner                                                                             (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                          delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                 shroud is required during routine                                                                               (AMOCs)
                                                                                                          the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
                                                 overhaul; therefore, no additional time                                                                           The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                                                                                          39 as follows:
                                                 is needed for this action. The average                                                                          FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
                                                 labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on                     PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                  the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                                 these figures, we estimate the cost of                   DIRECTIVES                                             make your request. You may email your
                                                 this proposed AD on U.S. operators to                                                                           request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
                                                 be $85,000.                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                          continues to read as follows:                          (g) Related Information
                                                 Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.           (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                    Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                           contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                   § 39.13    [Amended]                                   Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
                                                 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                  Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
                                                 section 106, describes the authority of                  the following new airworthiness                        Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
                                                 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                   directive (AD):                                        7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                                 Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                   Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA–2016–                  robert.green@faa.gov.
                                                 detail the scope of the Agency’s                             6744; Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–                 (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
                                                 authority.                                                   12–AD.                                             Safety Agency AD 2016–0078, dated April
                                                    We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                         20, 2016 (corrected April 27, 2016), for more
                                                                                                          (a) Comments Due Date
                                                 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                                                      information. You may examine the MCAI in
                                                                                                            We must receive comments by September                the AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                      26, 2016.
                                                 General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                                 section, Congress charges the FAA with                   (b) Affected ADs                                       locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016–6744.
                                                 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                 None.                                                   (3) RR SB RB.211–72–J195, dated February
                                                 air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                         26, 2016, can be obtained from RR, using the
                                                                                                          (c) Applicability                                      contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this
                                                 for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                                                                             This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR)             proposed AD.
                                                 the Administrator finds necessary for                    RB211–Trent 875–17, RB211–Trent 877–17,                   (4) For service information identified in
                                                 safety in air commerce. This regulation                  RB211–Trent 884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17,               this proposed AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
                                                 is within the scope of that authority                    RB211–Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17,               Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31,
                                                 because it addresses an unsafe condition                 and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan engines
                                                                                                          that have not incorporated RR modification             Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–
                                                 that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                                                                          72–J195, in production; or RR Service                  1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936;
                                                 products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                          Bulletin RB.211–72–J195, dated February 26,            email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/
                                                 action.
                                                                                                          2016, in service.                                      civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://
                                                 Regulatory Findings                                                                                             customers.rolls-royce.com/public/
                                                                                                          (d) Reason
                                                                                                                                                                 rollsroycecare.
                                                   We determined that this proposed AD                      This AD was prompted by inspection of RR                (5) You may view this service information
                                                 would not have federalism implications                   Trent 800 series engines returned from                 at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                 under Executive Order 13132. This                        service that revealed flame erosion and axial
                                                                                                                                                                 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
                                                 proposed AD would not have a                             cracking on the aft face of the stage 3 disk
                                                                                                          rim of the high-pressure compressor (HPC)              information on the availability of this
                                                 substantial direct effect on the States, on                                                                     material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                 the relationship between the national                    stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft. We are issuing
                                                                                                          this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the            Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                 Government and the States, or on the                     HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft, damage to
                                                 distribution of power and                                                                                       July 13, 2016.
                                                                                                          the engine, and damage to the airplane.
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                                                 responsibilities among the various                                                                              Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                                 levels of government.                                    (e) Actions and Compliance                             Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                   For the reasons discussed above, I                        Comply with this AD within the                      Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 certify this proposed regulation:                        compliance times specified, unless already             [FR Doc. 2016–17160 Filed 7–25–16; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                          done.
                                                   (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                     (1) Before exceeding 5,000 duty cycles,             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                 action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                    since new or since last HPC stage 1–4 rotor
                                                   (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                disks shaft piece-part inspection, whichever
                                                 the DOT Regulatory Policies and                          occurs later, do the following:



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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
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this NPRM by September 26, 2016.
ContactRobert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 48724 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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