82 FR 10701 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 30 (February 15, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 30 (February 15, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 30 (Wednesday, February 15, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 10701-10703] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-02921] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 30 / Wednesday, February 15, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 10701]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2012-1327; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-47-AD; Amendment 39-18793; AD 2017-03-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-16-10 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines. AD 2014-16-10 required initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections (UIs) of the affected low-pressure (LP) compressor blades. This AD requires the UIs in AD 2014-16-10 while reducing the inspection threshold. This AD was prompted by revised service information to reduce the inspection threshold for UI of the LP compressor blades. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 22, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 22, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-245418, or email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2012-1327. 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-2012- 1327; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information, regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2014-16-10, Amendment 39-17934 (79 FR 48961, August 19, 2014), (``AD 2014-16-10''). AD 2014-16-10 applied to RR RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2016 (81 FR 75762). The NPRM proposed to continue to require the UIs in AD 2014-16-10 while applying the revised inspection threshold. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comments received. Request To Change the Costs of Compliance RR noted the 40 hours in the Costs of Compliance to undertake the inspection in RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211- 72-AH465, Revision 2, dated May 11, 2016, exceeds the RR guidance provided in the NMSB. The NMSB states that the on-wing inspection takes 16 hours to accomplish if the blades are installed, and total time of 28 hours if the blades are removed. We disagree. The Costs of Compliance estimate assumed the blades would be removed for inspection, which includes the time required to remove the blades and reinstall them afterward to return the engine to service. We did not change this AD. Request To Add Credit for Previous Actions RR requested that previous inspection in accordance with RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2015, or earlier revisions, be considered as credit for previous action, against the inspection requirements of this AD to align with European Aviation Safety Agency, (EASA) AD 2016-0141, dated July 18, 2016 (corrected July 20, 2016). We agree. The inspections done using RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2015, or the initial issue, dated July 15, 2013, are acceptable. We added RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2015, and the initial issue, dated July 15, 2013, to paragraph (f) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 RR has issued Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 2, dated May 11, 2016. The NMSB describes procedures for performing a UI of the LP compressor blades. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 56 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 10702]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 40 work-hours x $85 per $0 $3,400 $190,400 hour = $3,400. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2014-16-10, Amendment 39-17934 (79 FR 48961, August 19, 2014), and adding the following new AD: 2017-03-02 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-18793; Docket No. FAA-2012- 1327; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-47-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 22, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2014-16-10, Amendment 39-17934 (79 FR 48961, August 19, 2014). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211 Trent 768-60, 772- 60, and 772B-60 turbofan engines, with low-pressure (LP) compressor blade, part number (P/N) FK23411, FK25441, FK25968, FW11901, FW15393, FW23643, FW23741, FW23744, KH23403, or KH23404, installed. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by LP compressor blade partial airfoil release events. We are issuing this AD to prevent LP compressor blade airfoil separations, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Ultrasonic Inspection (UI) of LP Compressor Blade (i) After the effective date of this AD, for LP compressor blades that have accumulated less than 1,800 cycles since new (CSN) or cycles since last inspection (CSLI), perform a UI of each LP compressor blade before the blade exceeds 2,400 CSN or CSLI. Repeat the UI of the blade before exceeding 2,400 CSLI. (ii) For any LP compressor blade that exceeds 1,800 CSN on the effective date of this AD, inspect the blade before exceeding 600 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD or before exceeding 3,600 CSN, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, perform the repetitive inspections before exceeding 2,400 CSLI. (iii) For any LP compressor blade that exceeds 2,200 CSLI on September 23, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-16-10), inspect the blade before exceeding 3,000 CSLI or before further flight, whichever occurs later. Thereafter, perform the repetitive inspections before exceeding 2,400 CSLI. (iv) Use paragraph 3, excluding subparagraphs 3.C.(2)(b), 3.D.(2), and 3.G, of RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 2, dated May 11, 2016, to perform the inspections required by this AD. (2) Use of Replacement Blades (i) After the effective date of this AD, LP compressor blade, P/ N FK23411, FK25441, FK25968, FW11901, FW15393, FW23643, FW23741, FW23744, KH23403, or KH23404, that has accumulated at least 2,400 CSN or CSLI is eligible for installation if the blade has passed the UI required by this AD. (ii) Reserved. (f) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the UI required by paragraph (e) of this AD, if you performed the UI before the effective date of this AD using RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2015, or the initial issue, dated July 15, 2013; or RR NMSB No. RB.211-72-G702, dated May 23, 2011; or RR NMSB No. RB.211-72-G872, Revision 2, dated March 8, 2013, or earlier revisions; or RR NMSB No. RB.211-72-H311, dated March 8, 2013; or the Engine Manual E- Trent-1RR, Task 72-31-11-200-806. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (h) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact 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, (EASA) AD 2016-0141, dated July 18, 2016 (corrected July 20, 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-2012-1327. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this [[Page 10703]] paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Rolls-Royce plc Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin RB.211-72-AH465, Revision 2, dated May 11, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Rolls-Royce plc service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332- 242424; fax: 011-44- 1332-245418, or email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 27, 2017. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-02921 Filed 2-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER For information on the availability of Revision 2, dated May 11, 2016, exceeds
contains regulatory documents having general this material at the FAA, call 781–238– the RR guidance provided in the NMSB.
applicability and legal effect, most of which 7125. It is also available on the Internet The NMSB states that the on-wing
are keyed to and codified in the Code of at http://www.regulations.gov by inspection takes 16 hours to accomplish
Federal Regulations, which is published under searching for and locating Docket No. if the blades are installed, and total time
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
FAA–2012–1327. of 28 hours if the blades are removed.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by Examining the AD Docket We disagree. The Costs of Compliance
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of estimate assumed the blades would be
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL You may examine the AD docket on removed for inspection, which includes
REGISTER issue of each week. the Internet at http:// the time required to remove the blades
www.regulations.gov by searching for and reinstall them afterward to return
and locating Docket No. FAA–2012– the engine to service. We did not change
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1327; or in person at the Docket this AD.
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Federal Aviation Administration and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Request To Add Credit for Previous
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Actions
14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the mandatory RR requested that previous inspection
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1327; Directorate continuing airworthiness information, in accordance with RR Alert NMSB
Identifier 2012–NE–47–AD; Amendment 39– regulatory evaluation, any comments RB.211–72–AH465, Revision 1, dated
18793; AD 2017–03–02] received, and other information. The July 10, 2015, or earlier revisions, be
RIN 2120–AA64 address for the Docket Office (phone: considered as credit for previous action,
800–647–5527) is Document against the inspection requirements of
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Management Facility, U.S. Department this AD to align with European Aviation
plc Turbofan Engines of Transportation, Docket Operations, Safety Agency, (EASA) AD 2016–0141,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, dated July 18, 2016 (corrected July 20,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey 2016).
Administration (FAA), DOT. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. We agree. The inspections done using
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH465,
Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2015, or the
SUMMARY: We are superseding
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine initial issue, dated July 15, 2013, are
airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–16–
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District acceptable. We added RR Alert NMSB
10 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: RB.211–72–AH465, Revision 1, dated
Trent 768–60, 772–60, and 772B–60
781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; July 10, 2015, and the initial issue,
turbofan engines. AD 2014–16–10
email: robert.green@faa.gov. dated July 15, 2013, to paragraph (f) of
required initial and repetitive ultrasonic
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: this AD.
inspections (UIs) of the affected low-
pressure (LP) compressor blades. This Discussion Conclusion
AD requires the UIs in AD 2014–16–10 We reviewed the available data,
while reducing the inspection We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR including the comments received, and
threshold. This AD was prompted by determined that air safety and the
revised service information to reduce part 39 to supersede AD 2014–16–10,
Amendment 39–17934 (79 FR 48961, public interest require adopting this AD
the inspection threshold for UI of the LP as proposed.
compressor blades. We are issuing this August 19, 2014), (‘‘AD 2014–16–10’’).
AD to correct the unsafe condition on AD 2014–16–10 applied to RR RB211 Related Service Information Under 1
these products. Trent 768–60, 772–60, and 772B–60 CFR Part 51
turbofan engines. The NPRM published
DATES: This AD is effective March 22, RR has issued Alert NMSB RB.211–
in the Federal Register on November 1,
2017. 2016 (81 FR 75762). The NPRM 72–AH465, Revision 2, dated May 11,
The Director of the Federal Register proposed to continue to require the UIs 2016. The NMSB describes procedures
approved the incorporation by reference in AD 2014–16–10 while applying the for performing a UI of the LP
of a certain publication listed in this AD revised inspection threshold. compressor blades. This service
as of March 22, 2017. information is reasonably available
ADDRESSES: For service information Comments because the interested parties have
identified in this final rule, contact We gave the public the opportunity to access to it through their normal course
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate participate in developing this AD. We of business or by the means identified
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, considered the comments received. in the ADDRESSES section.
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England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–
Request To Change the Costs of Costs of Compliance
1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–
245418, or email: http://www.rolls- Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 56
royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. You RR noted the 40 hours in the Costs of engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
may view this service information at the Compliance to undertake the inspection registry.
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, in RR Alert Non-Modification Service We estimate the following costs to
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–72–AH465, comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ......................................... 40 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,400 ....................... $0 $3,400 $190,400
Authority for This Rulemaking Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as (iii) For any LP compressor blade that
follows: exceeds 2,200 CSLI on September 23, 2014
Title 49 of the United States Code (the effective date of AD 2014–16–10),
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS inspect the blade before exceeding 3,000
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DIRECTIVES CSLI or before further flight, whichever
Section 106, describes the authority of occurs later. Thereafter, perform the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 repetitive inspections before exceeding 2,400
Aviation Programs, describes in more CSLI.
continues to read as follows:
(iv) Use paragraph 3, excluding
detail the scope of the Agency’s Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. subparagraphs 3.C.(2)(b), 3.D.(2), and 3.G, of
authority. RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin
We are issuing this rulemaking under § 39.13 [Amended] (NMSB) RB.211–72–AH465, Revision 2,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by dated May 11, 2016, to perform the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, removing airworthiness directive (AD) inspections required by this AD.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 2014–16–10, Amendment 39–17934 (79 (2) Use of Replacement Blades
section, Congress charges the FAA with FR 48961, August 19, 2014), and adding (i) After the effective date of this AD, LP
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new AD: compressor blade, P/N FK23411, FK25441,
air commerce by prescribing regulations FK25968, FW11901, FW15393, FW23643,
for practices, methods, and procedures 2017–03–02 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment
FW23741, FW23744, KH23403, or KH23404,
39–18793; Docket No. FAA–2012–1327;
the Administrator finds necessary for Directorate Identifier 2012–NE–47–AD.
that has accumulated at least 2,400 CSN or
safety in air commerce. This regulation CSLI is eligible for installation if the blade
is within the scope of that authority (a) Effective Date has passed the UI required by this AD.
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD is effective March 22, 2017. (ii) Reserved.
that is likely to exist or develop on (b) Affected ADs (f) Credit for Previous Actions
products identified in this rulemaking You may take credit for the UI required by
action. This AD supersedes AD 2014–16–10,
Amendment 39–17934 (79 FR 48961, August paragraph (e) of this AD, if you performed the
Regulatory Findings 19, 2014). UI before the effective date of this AD using
RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH465, Revision
This AD will not have federalism (c) Applicability 1, dated July 10, 2015, or the initial issue,
implications under Executive Order This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) dated July 15, 2013; or RR NMSB No.
13132. This AD will not have a RB211 Trent 768–60, 772–60, and 772B–60 RB.211–72–G702, dated May 23, 2011; or RR
substantial direct effect on the States, on turbofan engines, with low-pressure (LP) NMSB No. RB.211–72–G872, Revision 2,
compressor blade, part number (P/N) dated March 8, 2013, or earlier revisions; or
the relationship between the national
FK23411, FK25441, FK25968, FW11901, RR NMSB No. RB.211–72–H311, dated
government and the States, or on the March 8, 2013; or the Engine Manual E-
FW15393, FW23643, FW23741, FW23744,
distribution of power and Trent-1RR, Task 72–31–11–200–806.
KH23403, or KH23404, installed.
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. (d) Unsafe Condition (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD was prompted by LP compressor
certify that this AD: blade partial airfoil release events. We are The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory issuing this AD to prevent LP compressor may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the
blade airfoil separations, damage to the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, your request. You may email your request to:
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under engine, and damage to the airplane.
ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (e) Compliance
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (h) Related Information
Comply with this AD within the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation compliance times specified, unless already (1) For more information about this AD,
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies done. contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
making a regulatory distinction, and Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
(1) Ultrasonic Inspection (UI) of LP Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
(4) Will not have a significant Compressor Blade Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
economic impact, positive or negative, (i) After the effective date of this AD, for 7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
on a substantial number of small entities LP compressor blades that have accumulated robert.green@faa.gov.
under the criteria of the Regulatory less than 1,800 cycles since new (CSN) or (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Flexibility Act. cycles since last inspection (CSLI), perform a Safety Agency, (EASA) AD 2016–0141, dated
UI of each LP compressor blade before the July 18, 2016 (corrected July 20, 2016), for
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 blade exceeds 2,400 CSN or CSLI. Repeat the more information. You may examine the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation UI of the blade before exceeding 2,400 CSLI. MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
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safety, Incorporation by reference, (ii) For any LP compressor blade that http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
exceeds 1,800 CSN on the effective date of and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2012–
Safety. this AD, inspect the blade before exceeding 1327.
Adoption of the Amendment 600 flight cycles after the effective date of
this AD or before exceeding 3,600 CSN, (i) Material Incorporated by Reference
Accordingly, under the authority whichever occurs first. Thereafter, perform (1) The Director of the Federal Register
delegated to me by the Administrator, the repetitive inspections before exceeding approved the incorporation by reference
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal 2,400 CSLI. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION concerning Act,6 provided certain conditions are
part 51. amendment of expiration dates in the met.7 We have adopted amendments to
(2) You must use this service information interim final rules. the interim final rules to extend the
as applicable to do the actions required by expiration dates in the interim final
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Rolls-Royce plc Alert Non-Modification Andrew Schoeffler, Special Counsel, rules, first from February 11, 2013 to
Service Bulletin RB.211–72–AH465, Revision Office of Capital Markets Trends, February 11, 2014,8 and then from
2, dated May 11, 2016. Division of Corporation Finance, at February 11, 2014 to February 11,
(ii) Reserved. (202) 551–3860, U.S. Securities and 2017.9
(3) For Rolls-Royce plc service information Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Title VII amended the Securities Act
identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Washington, DC 20549–3628. and the Exchange Act to include
plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are ‘‘security-based swaps’’ in the definition
Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44– of ‘‘security’’ for purposes of those
adopting amendments to the following
1332– 242424; fax: 011–44–1332–245418, or statutes.10 As a result, ‘‘security-based
email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/ rules: Interim final Rule 240 under the
civil_team.jsp. Securities Act of 1933 (‘‘Securities swaps’’ became subject to the provisions
(4) You may view this service information Act’’),1 interim final Rules 12a–11 and of the Securities Act and the Exchange
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 12h–1(i) under the Securities Exchange Act and the rules and regulations
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For Act of 1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’),2 and thereunder applicable to ‘‘securities.’’ 11
information on the availability of this interim final Rule 4d–12 under the
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (‘‘Trust 6 The category of security-based swaps covered by
(5) You may view this service information the interim final rules involves those that would
Indenture Act’’).3 have been defined as ‘‘security-based swap
at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on I. Amendment of Expiration Dates in agreements’’ prior to the enactment of Title VII.
That definition of ‘‘security-based swap agreement’’
the availability of this material at NARA, call the Interim Final Rules does not include security-based swaps that are
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// based on or reference only loans and indexes only
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- A. Background Regarding the Interim
of loans. The Division of Corporation Finance
locations.html. Final Rules issued a no-action letter that addressed the
In July 2011, we adopted interim final availability of the interim final rules to offers and
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on sales of security-based swaps that are based on or
January 27, 2017. Rule 240 under the Securities Act, reference only loans or indexes only of loans. See
Colleen M. D’Alessandro, interim final Rules 12a–11 and 12h–1(i) Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (Jul. 15,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, under the Exchange Act, and interim 2011). The Cleary Gottlieb No-Action Letter will
final Rule 4d–12 under the Trust remain in effect for so long as the interim final rules
Aircraft Certification Service. remain in effect.
[FR Doc. 2017–02921 Filed 2–14–17; 8:45 am] Indenture Act (collectively, the ‘‘interim 7 The security-based swap that is exempt must be
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
final rules’’).4 The interim final rules a security-based swap agreement (as defined prior
provide exemptions under the to the Title VII effective date) and entered into
Securities Act, the Exchange Act, and between eligible contract participants (as defined
the Trust Indenture Act for those prior to the Title VII effective date). See Rule 240
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE security-based swaps that prior to July
under the Securities Act [17 CFR 230.240]. See also
COMMISSION Interim Final Rules Adopting Release.
16, 2011 (‘‘Title VII effective date’’) were 8 See Extension of Exemptions for Security-Based
17 CFR Parts 230, 240, and 260 ‘‘security-based swap agreements’’ and Swaps, Release No. 33–9383 (Jan. 29, 2013), 78 FR
are defined as ‘‘securities’’ under the 7654 (Feb. 4, 2013).
9 See Extension of Exemptions for Security-Based
[Release Nos. 33–10305; 34–80023; 39– Securities Act and the Exchange Act as
2515; File No. S7–26–11] Swaps, Release No. 33–9545 (Feb. 5, 2014), 79 FR
of the Title VII effective date due solely 7570 (Feb. 10, 2014) (‘‘Extension Adopting
RIN 3235–AL17
to the provisions of Title VII of the Release’’).
Dodd-Frank Act.5 The interim final 10 See Sections 761(a)(2) and 768(a)(1) of the
rules exempt offers and sales of Dodd-Frank Act (amending Section 3(a)(10) of the
Exemptions for Security-Based Swaps Exchange Act [15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(10)] and Section
security-based swap agreements that 2(a)(1) of the Securities Act [15 U.S.C. 77b(a)(1)],
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange became security-based swaps on the respectively).
Commission. Title VII effective date from all 11 The Securities Act requires that any offer and
ACTION: Interim final rule. provisions of the Securities Act, other sale of a security must be either registered under the
than the Section 17(a) anti-fraud Securities Act or made pursuant to an exemption
SUMMARY: We are adopting amendments from registration. See Section 5 of the Securities Act
provisions, as well as from the Exchange [15 U.S.C. 77e]. In addition, certain provisions of
to the expiration dates in our interim Act registration requirements and from the Exchange Act relating to the registration of
final rules that provide exemptions the provisions of the Trust Indenture classes of securities and the indenture qualification
under the Securities Act of 1933, the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and 1 15 (‘‘Trust Indenture Act’’) [15 U.S.C. 77aaa et seq.]
U.S.C. 77a et seq.
also potentially could apply to security-based
the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 for 2 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. swaps. The provisions of Section 12 of the
those security-based swaps that prior to 3 15 U.S.C. 77aaa et seq.
Exchange Act could, without an exemption, require
July 16, 2011 were security-based swap 4 See 17 CFR 230.240, 17 CFR 240.12a–11, 17 CFR
that security-based swaps be registered before a
agreements and are defined as 240.12h–1, and 17 CFR 260.4d–12. See also transaction could be effected on a national
Exemptions for Security-Based Swaps, Release No. securities exchange. See Section 12(a) of the
‘‘securities’’ under the Securities Act 33–9231 (Jul. 1, 2011), 76 FR 40605 (Jul. 11, 2011) Exchange Act [15 U.S.C. 78l(a)]. In addition,
and the Exchange Act as of July 16, 2011 (‘‘Interim Final Rules Adopting Release’’). registration of a class of security-based swaps under
due solely to the provisions of Title VII 5 The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act could be required
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111–203, 124 if the security-based swap is considered an equity
Stat. 1376 (2010). The provisions of Title VII security and held of record by either 2000 persons
and Consumer Protection Act. Under generally were effective on July 16, 2011 (360 days or 500 persons who are not accredited investors at
the amendments, the expiration dates in after enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act), unless a the end of a fiscal year. See Section 12(g)(1)(A) of
the interim final rules will be February provision requires a rulemaking. If a Title VII the Exchange Act [15 U.S.C. 78l(g)(1)(A)]. Further,
11, 2018. provision requires a rulemaking, it will go into without an exemption, the Trust Indenture Act
effect ‘‘not less than’’ 60 days after publication of could require qualification of an indenture for
DATES: The amendments are effective the related final rule or on July 16, 2011, whichever security-based swaps considered to be debt. See 15
February 15, 2017. See Section I of the is later. See Section 774 of the Dodd-Frank Act. U.S.C. 77aaa et seq.
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| Dates | This AD is effective March 22, 2017. | |
| 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] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 10701 | |
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