81_FR_5416 81 FR 5395 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

81 FR 5395 - Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 21 (February 2, 2016)

Page Range5395-5397
FR Document2016-01770

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca S.A. Astazou XIV B and H turboshaft engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a crack on the 3rd stage turbine wheel. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the front surface of the 3rd stage turbine for a groove. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracks in the 3rd stage turbine wheel, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of control of the helicopter.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 21 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-7490; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-40-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft 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 Turbomeca S.A. Astazou XIV B and H turboshaft engines. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a report of a crack on the 3rd stage 
turbine wheel. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of 
the front surface of the 3rd stage turbine for a groove. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent cracks in the 3rd stage turbine wheel, 
failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of control of the 
helicopter.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 4, 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 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-
7490; 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: Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine 
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7134; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: wego.wang@faa.gov.

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-2015-7490; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-40-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 2015-0223, dated November 16, 2015 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    During the overhaul of an ASTAZOU XIV engine, a crack was 
detected on the front face

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of the third stage turbine wheel between two balancing lugs. The 
cause of the crack is probably linked to a geometric singularity, 
likely caused by the transformation operation aimed at introducing 
expansion slots between the blades during embodiment of Turbomeca 
mod AB 173. Although there is only one known case of this type of 
crack, and although it was detected, the possibility exists that 
additional parts have the same geometric singularity.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to 
failure of a turbine blade and its associated piece of rim, possibly 
resulting in an uncommanded in-flight shut-down and/or release of 
high energy debris.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7490.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 283 72 0811, 
Version A, dated August 25, 2015. The SB describes procedures for 
inspection of the 3rd stage turbine wheel. 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 NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France, 
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our 
bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us 
of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information 
referenced above. We are proposing this NPRM because we evaluated all 
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design. This NPRM would require inspecting the front surface of the 3rd 
stage turbine for a groove.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9 engines installed on 
helicopters of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 
5 hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. 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 $3,825.

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

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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):

Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2015-7490; Directorate Identifier 
2015-NE-40-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 4, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Astazou XIV B and XIV H turboshaft 
engines with 3rd stage turbine wheel, part number (P/N) 0 265 25 700 
0 or P/N 0 265 25 706 0, installed, if the engine incorporates 
Turbomeca modification AB-173 or AB-208.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a crack on the 3rd stage 
turbine wheel. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracks in the 3rd 
stage turbine wheel, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and 
loss of control of the helicopter.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) At the next piece part exposure of the 3rd stage turbine 
wheel or within 1,000 engine hours after the effective date of this 
AD whichever comes first, perform a one-time inspection for a groove 
on the front surface of the 3rd stage turbine wheel. Use 
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 4.4.2, of Turbomeca S.A. 
Service Bulletin (SB) No. 283 72 0811, Version A, dated August 25, 
2015 to perform the inspection.
    (2) If the 3rd stage turbine wheel passes inspection required by 
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, no further action is required.
    (3) If the 3rd stage turbine wheel fails inspection required by 
paragraph (e)(1) of this AD, remove the part and replace with a part 
eligible for installation.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any 3rd 
stage turbine wheel, P/N 0 265 25 700 0 or P/N 0 265 25 706 0, 
unless it was inspected per the Accomplishment Instructions, 
paragraph 4.4.2, of Turbomeca S.A. SB No. 283 72 0811, Version A, 
dated August 25, 2015.

(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 Wego Wang, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-

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7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: wego.wang@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0223, 
dated November 16, 2015, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-7490.
    (3) Turbomeca S.A. SB No. 283 72 0811, Version A, dated August 
25, 2015, can be obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the contact 
information in paragraph (h)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) 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.
    (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 January 27, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                               DOI and USDA, DOI and USDA shall                        final IIP Resources Report, if any, for the           15. You may view this service
                                               consult and jointly determine within                    IIP Process Administrative File.                      information at the FAA, Engine &
                                               thirty (30) calendar days of receiving the                 (d) Each Federal entity is encouraged              Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
                                               initiation request information from DOE                 to maintain the documents and                         Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
                                               to determine which Department has a                     communications developed in the IIP                   information on the availability of this
                                               greater land management interest in the                 Process subject to each Federal entity’s              material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                               proposed Qualifying Project and which                   administrative record policies and, as
                                                                                                       appropriate and applicable, those                     Examining the AD Docket
                                               Department should therefore assume the
                                               role of NEPA Lead Agency.                               documents and communications could                      You may examine the AD docket on
                                                  (b) DOI and USDA shall notify DOE                    become part of that Federal entity’s                  the Internet at http://
                                               of their determination regarding the                    administrative record for granting or                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                               NEPA Lead Agency in writing within                      denying a Federal authorization for each              and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                               ten (10) calendar days of making the                    Qualifying Project.                                   7490; or in person at the Docket
                                               determination.                                          [FR Doc. 2016–01641 Filed 2–1–16; 8:45 am]            Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                  (c) Unless DOE notifies DOI and                      BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
                                                                                                                                                             p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                               USDA in writing of its objection to that                                                                      Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                               determination within ten (10) calendar                                                                        contains this proposed AD, the
                                               days of the DOI/USDA notification, the                                                                        mandatory continuing airworthiness
                                                                                                       DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                               determination shall be deemed accepted                                                                        information (MCAI), the regulatory
                                               and final. In deciding whether to object                Federal Aviation Administration                       evaluation, any comments received, and
                                               to the determination, DOE shall                                                                               other information. The address for the
                                               consider the CEQ regulations pertaining                 14 CFR Part 39                                        Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                               to selection of the lead agency,                                                                              in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
                                                                                                       [Docket No. FAA–2015–7490; Directorate                will be available in the AD docket
                                               including 40 CFR 1501.5(c).                             Identifier 2015–NE–40–AD]
                                                  (d) When the NEPA Lead Agency is                                                                           shortly after receipt.
                                               not established pursuant to paragraphs                  RIN 2120–AA64                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                               (a) through (c) of this section, the                                                                          Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                       Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca                   Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
                                               Federal entities that will likely
                                                                                                       S.A. Turboshaft Engines                               & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
                                               constitute the cooperating agencies for
                                               an environmental review document                        AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
                                               under NEPA shall consult and jointly                    Administration (FAA), DOT.                            781–238–7134; fax: 781–238–7199;
                                               recommend a NEPA Lead Agency                            ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 email: wego.wang@faa.gov.
                                               within 45 calendar days of receiving an                 (NPRM).                                               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                               IIP Process close-out meeting request to
                                                                                                       SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                  Comments Invited
                                               the Council on Environmental Quality
                                               for a fine determination. No                            airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                 We invite you to send any written
                                               determination of a Federal entity as the                Turbomeca S.A. Astazou XIV B and H                    relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                               NEPA Lead Agency under this part shall                  turboshaft engines. This proposed AD                  this NPRM. Send your comments to an
                                               be made absent that Federal entity’s                    was prompted by a report of a crack on                address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                               consent.                                                the 3rd stage turbine wheel. This                     section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                                                                                       proposed AD would require a one-time                  2015–7490; Directorate Identifier 2015–
                                               § 900.6   IIP Process administrative file.              inspection of the front surface of the 3rd            NE–40–AD’’ at the beginning of your
                                                  (a) When communicating with the                      stage turbine for a groove. We are                    comments. We specifically invite
                                               Project Proponent during the IIP                        proposing this AD to prevent cracks in                comments on the overall regulatory,
                                               Process, Federal entities are expected to               the 3rd stage turbine wheel, failure of               economic, environmental, and energy
                                               include DOE involved in the IIP Process                 the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss              aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
                                               for the Project Proponent’s proposed                    of control of the helicopter.                         all comments received by the closing
                                               Qualifying Project.                                     DATES: We must receive comments on                    date and may amend this NPRM based
                                                  (b) DOE shall maintain all                           this proposed AD by April 4, 2016.                    on those comments.
                                               information, including documents and                    ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                      We will post all comments we
                                               communications, it disseminates or                      any of the following methods:                         receive, without change, to http://
                                               receives from the Project Proponent,                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                 www.regulations.gov, including any
                                               Federal entities, and non-Federal                       http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                personal information you provide. We
                                               entities during the IIP Process for future              instructions for submitting comments.                 will also post a report summarizing each
                                               use in reviewing any applications for                     • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                 substantive verbal contact with FAA
                                               required Federal authorizations for the                 U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200               personnel concerning this NPRM.
                                               proposed Qualifying Project. Before                     New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                  Discussion
                                               disseminating information specific to a                 Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                               Federal entity’s or non-Federal entity’s                Washington, DC 20590–0001.                               The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                               review, DOE must receive approval from                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                    (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
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                                               that agency in accordance with that                     address above between 9 a.m. and 5                    for the Member States of the European
                                               Federal entity’s Freedom of Information                 p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   Community, has issued EASA AD 2015–
                                               Act requirements.                                       Federal holidays.                                     0223, dated November 16, 2015
                                                  (c) DOE shall document the list of                     • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                (referred to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’),
                                               issues identified during the IIP process                  For service information identified in               to correct an unsafe condition for the
                                               for a proposed Qualifying Project and                   this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca                   specified products. The MCAI states:
                                               updates to information provided as part                 S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33                   During the overhaul of an ASTAZOU XIV
                                               of the close-out meeting discussion in a                (0)5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45               engine, a crack was detected on the front face



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                                               of the third stage turbine wheel between two            rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                 § 39.13    [Amended]
                                               balancing lugs. The cause of the crack is               section 106, describes the authority of               ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                               probably linked to a geometric singularity,             the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                the following new airworthiness
                                               likely caused by the transformation operation
                                               aimed at introducing expansion slots
                                                                                                       Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                directive (AD):
                                               between the blades during embodiment of                 detail the scope of the Agency’s                      Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                               Turbomeca mod AB 173. Although there is                 authority.                                                7490; Directorate Identifier 2015–NE–
                                               only one known case of this type of crack,                 We are issuing this rulemaking under                   40–AD.
                                               and although it was detected, the possibility           the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                               exists that additional parts have the same                                                                    (a) Comments Due Date
                                                                                                       Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                               geometric singularity.                                                                                          We must receive comments by April 4,
                                                  This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                       General requirements.’’ Under that                    2016.
                                               corrected, may lead to failure of a turbine             section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                               blade and its associated piece of rim,                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in            (b) Affected ADs
                                               possibly resulting in an uncommanded in-                air commerce by prescribing regulations                 None.
                                               flight shut-down and/or release of high                 for practices, methods, and procedures                (c) Applicability
                                               energy debris.                                          the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                                                                                                                                This AD applies to all Astazou XIV B and
                                                 You may obtain further information                    safety in air commerce. This regulation               XIV H turboshaft engines with 3rd stage
                                               by examining the MCAI in the AD                         is within the scope of that authority                 turbine wheel, part number (P/N) 0 265 25
                                               docket on the Internet at http://                       because it addresses an unsafe condition              700 0 or P/N 0 265 25 706 0, installed, if the
                                               www.regulations.gov by searching for                    that is likely to exist or develop on                 engine incorporates Turbomeca modification
                                               and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                       products identified in this rulemaking                AB–173 or AB–208.
                                               7490.                                                   action.                                               (d) Reason
                                               Related Service Information Under 1                     Regulatory Findings                                      This AD was prompted by a report of a
                                               CFR Part 51                                                                                                   crack on the 3rd stage turbine wheel. We are
                                                                                                         We determined that this proposed AD                 issuing this AD to prevent cracks in the 3rd
                                                 Turbomeca S.A. has issued Service                     would not have federalism implications                stage turbine wheel, failure of the engine, in-
                                               Bulletin (SB) No. 283 72 0811, Version                  under Executive Order 13132. This                     flight shutdown, and loss of control of the
                                               A, dated August 25, 2015. The SB                        proposed AD would not have a                          helicopter.
                                               describes procedures for inspection of                  substantial direct effect on the States, on           (e) Actions and Compliance
                                               the 3rd stage turbine wheel. This service               the relationship between the national
                                               information is reasonably available                                                                              Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                       Government and the States, or on the
                                               because the interested parties have                                                                           compliance times specified, unless already
                                                                                                       distribution of power and                             done.
                                               access to it through their normal course                responsibilities among the various                       (1) At the next piece part exposure of the
                                               of business or by the means identified                  levels of government.                                 3rd stage turbine wheel or within 1,000
                                               in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.                    For the reasons discussed above, I                  engine hours after the effective date of this
                                               FAA’s Determination and Requirements                    certify this proposed regulation:                     AD whichever comes first, perform a one-
                                               of This Proposed AD                                                                                           time inspection for a groove on the front
                                                                                                         (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                                                                                                                             surface of the 3rd stage turbine wheel. Use
                                                  This product has been approved by                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                 Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
                                               the aviation authority of France, and is                  (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under             4.4.2, of Turbomeca S.A. Service Bulletin
                                               approved for operation in the United                    the DOT Regulatory Policies and                       (SB) No. 283 72 0811, Version A, dated
                                               States. Pursuant to our bilateral                       Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                 August 25, 2015 to perform the inspection.
                                               agreement with the European                             1979),                                                   (2) If the 3rd stage turbine wheel passes
                                               Community, EASA has notified us of                                                                            inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of
                                                                                                         (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation             this AD, no further action is required.
                                               the unsafe condition described in the                   in Alaska to the extent that it justifies                (3) If the 3rd stage turbine wheel fails
                                               MCAI and service information                            making a regulatory distinction, and                  inspection required by paragraph (e)(1) of
                                               referenced above. We are proposing this                   (4) Will not have a significant                     this AD, remove the part and replace with a
                                               NPRM because we evaluated all                           economic impact, positive or negative,                part eligible for installation.
                                               information provided by EASA and                        on a substantial number of small entities
                                               determined the unsafe condition exists                                                                        (f) Installation Prohibition
                                                                                                       under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                               and is likely to exist or develop on other                                                                       After the effective date of this AD, do not
                                                                                                       Flexibility Act.                                      install any 3rd stage turbine wheel, P/N 0 265
                                               products of the same type design. This
                                               NPRM would require inspecting the                       List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    25 700 0 or P/N 0 265 25 706 0, unless it was
                                                                                                                                                             inspected per the Accomplishment
                                               front surface of the 3rd stage turbine for
                                                                                                         Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              Instructions, paragraph 4.4.2, of Turbomeca
                                               a groove.                                                                                                     S.A. SB No. 283 72 0811, Version A, dated
                                                                                                       safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                               Costs of Compliance                                     Safety.                                               August 25, 2015.
                                                  We estimate that this proposed AD                    The Proposed Amendment                                (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                               affects 9 engines installed on helicopters                                                                    (AMOCs)
                                               of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it                Accordingly, under the authority                       The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                               would take about 5 hours per engine to                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                 FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
                                               comply with this proposed AD. The                       the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                 the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
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                                               average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based               39 as follows:                                        make your request. You may email your
                                                                                                                                                             request to: ANE–AD–AMOC@faa.gov.
                                               on these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                                                                                       PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                               this proposed AD on U.S. operators to                                                                         (h) Related Information
                                                                                                       DIRECTIVES
                                               be $3,825.                                                                                                      (1) For more information about this AD,
                                               Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 contact Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                       ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                                                                             Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code                    continues to read as follows:                         Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
                                               specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–



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                                               7134; fax: 781–238–7199; email: wego.wang@              entity or the authorized user violates the            telephone number (410) 786–9994 in
                                               faa.gov.                                                terms of a data use agreement (DUA)                   advance to schedule your arrival with
                                                  (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                  required by the qualified entity                      one of our staff members.
                                               Safety Agency AD 2015–0223, dated                       program.                                                 Comments erroneously mailed to the
                                               November 16, 2015, for more information.
                                               You may examine the MCAI in the AD                      DATES:   To be assured consideration,                 addresses indicated as appropriate for
                                               docket on the Internet at http://                       comments must be received at one of                   hand or courier delivery may be delayed
                                               www.regulations.gov by searching for and                the addresses provided below, no later                and received after the comment period.
                                               locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015–7490.                than 5 p.m. on March 29, 2016.                           For information on viewing public
                                                  (3) Turbomeca S.A. SB No. 283 72 0811,                                                                     comments, see the beginning of the
                                                                                                       ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer
                                               Version A, dated August 25, 2015, can be                                                                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
                                               obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the                 to file code CMS–5061–P. Because of
                                                                                                       staff and resource limitations, we cannot             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                               contact information in paragraph (h)(4) of
                                                                                                       accept comments by facsimile (FAX)                    Allison Oelschlaeger, (202) 690–8257.
                                               this proposed AD.
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                                               this proposed AD, contact Turbomeca S.A.,                  You may submit comments in one of                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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                                               at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                                                                   viewing by the public, including any
                                                                                                       electronic comments on this regulation
                                               1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
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                                                                                                       address only: Centers for Medicare &                  comment period on the following Web
                                               Colleen M. D’Alessandro,                                                                                      site as soon as possible after they have
                                                                                                       Medicaid Services, Department of
                                               Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                Health and Human Services, Attention:                 been received: http://
                                               Aircraft Certification Service.                                                                               www.regulations.gov. Follow the search
                                                                                                       CMS–5061–P, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore,
                                               [FR Doc. 2016–01770 Filed 2–1–16; 8:45 am]              MD 21244–1850.                                        instructions on that Web site to view
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                                               Medicare Program: Expanding Uses of                                                                           I. Background
                                                                                                       following addresses prior to the close of
                                               Medicare Data by Qualified Entities                                                                             On April 16, 2015, the Medicare
                                                                                                       the comment period:
                                               AGENCY:  Centers for Medicare &                            a. For delivery in Washington, DC—                 Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of
                                               Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS.                           Centers for Medicare & Medicaid                       2015 (MACRA) (Pub. L. 114–10) was
                                               ACTION: Proposed rule.                                  Services, Department of Health and                    enacted. The law included a provision,
                                                                                                       Human Services, Room 445–G, Hubert                    Section 105, Expanding the Availability
                                               SUMMARY:   This proposed rule would                     H. Humphrey Building, 200                             of Medicare Data, which takes effect on
                                               implement new statutory requirements                    Independence Avenue SW.,                              July 1, 2016. This section expands how
                                               that would expand how qualified                         Washington, DC 20201.                                 qualified entities will be allowed to use
                                               entities may use and disclose data under                   (Because access to the interior of the             and disclose data under the qualified
                                               the qualified entity program to the                     Hubert H. Humphrey Building is not                    entity program, including data subject to
                                               extent consistent with applicable                       readily available to persons without                  section 1874(e) of the Social Security
                                               program requirements and other                          Federal government identification,                    Act (the Act), to the extent consistent
                                               applicable laws, including information,                 commenters are encouraged to leave                    with other applicable laws, including
                                               privacy, security and disclosure laws. In               their comments in the CMS drop slots                  information, privacy, security and
                                               doing so, this proposed rule would                      located in the main lobby of the                      disclosure laws.
                                               explain how qualified entities may                      building. A stamp-in clock is available                 The Qualified Entity program was
                                               create non-public analyses and provide                  for persons wishing to retain a proof of              established by Section 10332 of the
                                               or sell such analyses to authorized                     filing by stamping in and retaining an                Patient Protection and Affordable Care
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                                               users, as well as how qualified entities                extra copy of the comments being filed.)              Act (Affordable Care Act) (Pub. L. 111–
                                               may provide or sell combined data, or                      b. For delivery in Baltimore, MD—                  148). The implementing regulations,
                                               provide Medicare claims data alone at                   Centers for Medicare & Medicaid                       which became effective January 6, 2012,
                                               no cost, to certain authorized users. This              Services, Department of Health and                    are found in subpart G of 42 CFR part
                                               proposed rule would also implement                      Human Services, 7500 Security                         401 (76 FR 76542). Under those
                                               certain privacy and security                            Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244–1850.                  provisions, CMS provides standardized
                                               requirements, and impose assessments                       If you intend to deliver your                      extracts of Medicare Part A and B claims
                                               on qualified entities if the qualified                  comments to the Baltimore address, call               data and Part D drug event data


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 4, 2016.
ContactWego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7134; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 5395 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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