82 FR 18849 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 77 (April 24, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 77 (April 24, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-07983 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 77 (Monday, April 24, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18849-18852] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-07983] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2013-1015; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-18859; AD 2017-08-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2017-01-01 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 970-84, RB211-Trent 970B-84, RB211-Trent 972-84, RB211-Trent 972B-84, RB211-Trent 977-84, RB211- Trent 977B-84, and RB211-Trent 980-84 turbofan engines. AD 2017-01-01 required inspections of the low-pressure turbine (LPT) exhaust case and support assembly or tail bearing housing (TBH) to detect cracks or damage. This AD corrects references to certain service bulletins in the compliance section of AD 2017-01-01. This AD was prompted by reports that references to service bulletins in AD 2017-01-01 are incorrect. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 26, 2017 (82 FR 3146, January 11, 2017). We must receive any comments on this AD by June 8, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For 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. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2013-1015. 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-2013- 1015; 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 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 This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-1015; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-37-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Discussion On December 22, 2016, we issued AD 2017-01-01, Amendment 39-18768 (82 FR 3146, January 11, 2017), for all RR RB211-Trent 970-84, RB211- Trent 970B-84, RB211-Trent 972-84, RB211-Trent 972B-84, RB211-Trent 977-84, RB211-Trent 977B-84, and RB211-Trent 980-84 turbofan engines. AD 2017-01-01 required inspections of the LPT exhaust case and support assembly or TBH to detect cracks or damage. AD 2017-01-01 resulted from RR performing additional analysis of inspection results and determining that the existing inspections need to be modified. We issued AD 2017- 01-01 to [[Page 18850]] prevent failure of the TBH, resulting in damage to the engine and to the airplane. Actions Since AD 2017-01-01 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-01-01, we learned that certain references to certain service bulletins in AD 2017-01-01 are incorrect. In the fourth row, second column of Table 2 to paragraph (f) of AD 2017-01-01, the applicable Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) states ``RB.211-72-AJ101'' but the correct reference is ``RB.211-72-AH154.'' In addition, two references to ``NMSB RB.211-72-J024'' in Table 1 and Table 2 to paragraph (f) of AD 2017-01-01 should say ``SB RB.211-72- J024''. We have corrected those references in this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 RR has issued Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016; Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH154, Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016; Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ101, dated May 5, 2016; and Service Bulletin (SB) RB.211-72-J055, dated March 22, 2016. RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971 describes procedures for on-wing or in-shop inspection of the TBH mount lug run-outs. RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH154 describes procedures for an on-wing or in-shop inspection of a pre-mod 72-J024 TBH. RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ101 describes procedures for on-wing or in-shop inspection of a post-mod 72-J024 TBH. RR SB RB.211-72-J055 describes procedures for modifying the engine by introducing a revised TBH. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires inspections of the LPT exhaust case and support assembly or TBH to detect cracks or damage. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 0 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection of the TBH............. 8 work-hours x $85 $0 $680 per inspection $0 per hour = $680. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) 2017-01-01, Amendment 39-18768 (82 FR 3146, January 11, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2017-08-10 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-18859; Docket No. FAA-2013- 1015; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-37-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 9, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-01-01, Amendment 39-18768 (82 FR 3146, January 11, 2017). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 970-84, RB211-Trent 970B-84, RB211-Trent 972-84, RB211-Trent 972B-84, RB211- Trent 977-84, RB211-Trent 977B-84, and RB211-Trent 980-84 turbofan engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine (Turbine/Turboprop). [[Page 18851]] (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports that references to certain service bulletins are incorrect. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the tail bearing housing (TBH), resulting in damage to the engine and to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within the compliance times and using the service information specified in Table 1 to paragraph (f) of this AD, accomplish on-wing inspections of the TBH features using the following instructions, as applicable. (i) If during any on-wing inspection of the TBH mount lug run- outs done using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(1), of RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72- AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, any cracks less than or equal to 2 mm in length are found, remove the engine from service within 10 flight cycles (FCs). If any cracks greater than 2 mm are found, remove the engine from service before further flight. (ii) If during any on-wing inspection of the TBH mount lug run- outs done using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(2), of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, any crack indications resulting in an inspection signal with an amplitude of 50% full screen height or more are found, remove the engine from service before further flight. (iii) If during any on-wing inspection of a pre-mod 72-J024 TBH, any crack or damage is found on the TBH mount lug forging leading edge (LE) areas, re-inspect the engine or remove the engine from service in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(3)(t), of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH154, Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016. (iv) If during any on-wing inspection of a post-mod 72-J024 TBH, any crack is found on the TBH mount lug forging LE or cutback areas, re-inspect the engine or remove the engine from service in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(3)(t), of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ101, dated May 5, 2016. (2) Within the compliance times and using the service information specified in Table 2 to paragraph (f) of this AD, perform in-shop inspections of the TBH features using the following instructions, as applicable. (i) If during any in-shop inspection of the TBH, any crack is found on the TBH mount lug or central male catcher run-outs, replace the TBH with a TBH eligible for installation before the engine is returned to service. (ii) If during any in-shop inspection of the TBH, any crack is found on the top core vanes, reject as unserviceable or repair the TBH in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.C.(1)(f), of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971 Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, before the engine is returned to service. (iii) If during any in-shop inspection of a pre-mod 72-J024 TBH, any crack or damage is found on the TBH mount lug forging LE areas, reject as unserviceable or repair the TBH in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.(2)(u)(ii), of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH154, Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016, or the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.C.(1)(f), of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, before the engine is returned to service. (iv) If during any in-shop inspection of a post-mod 72-J024 TBH, any crack is found on the TBH mount lug forging LE or cutback areas, repair the TBH in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.(2)(u)(ii), of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ101, dated May 5, 2016, or the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.C.(1)(f), of Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, before the engine is returned to service. Table 1 to Paragraph (f)--TBH On-Wing Inspections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alternate NMSB Applicable NMSB instructions Repeat inspection Affected TBH P/N and feature and paragragph acceptable for Initial inspection interval (not to prior compliance exceed) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All--Mount Lug Run-outs........ RB.211-72-AG971, In-shop: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 2,200 FCs. Revision 2, AG971, Revision 2,200 FCs since Paragraph 3.A. 2, Paragraph 3.B new. or 3.C. Pre-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount Lug RB.211-72-AH154, In-shop: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 1,000 FCs. Forging LE Areas--for a TBH Revision 5, AH154, Revision 1,000 FCs since that has not exceeded 900 FCs Paragraph 3.A. 5, Paragraph new. since new on April 7, 2014. 3.B., or RB.211[dash]72-AG 971, Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. Pre-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount Lug RB.211-72-AH154, In-shop: RB.211-72- Within 100 FCs 1,000 FCs. Forging LE Areas--for a TBH Revision 5, AH154, Revision after April 7, that has exceeded 900 FCs Paragraph 3.A. 5, Paragraph 2014. since new on April 7, 2014. 3.B., or RB.211[dash]72-AG 971, Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. Post-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount Lug RB.211-72-AJ101, In-shop: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 1,000 FCs. Forging LE and Cutback Areas. Paragraph 3.A. AG971, Revison 2, 1,000 FCs since Paragraph 3.C, or SB RB.211-72-AJ101, RB.211[dash]72[da Paragraph 3.B. sh]J024 embodiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 2 to Paragraph (f)--TBH In-Shop Inspections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alternate NMSB Applicable NMSB instructions Repeat inspection Affected TBH P/N and feature and paragraph acceptable for Initial inspection interval (not to prior compliance exceed) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All--Mount Lug Run-outs........ RB.211-72-AG971, On-wing: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 2,200 FCs. Revision 2, AG971, Revision 2,200 flight FCs Paragraph 3. 2, Paragraph since new. 3.A., or In-shop: RB.211-72- AG971, Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. All--Top Core Vanes and Central RB.211-72-AG971, None.............. Before exceeding 3,800 FCs. Male Catcher Run[dash]outs. Revision 2, 3,800 FCs since Paragraph 3.C. new. [[Page 18852]] Pre-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount Lug RB.211-72-AH154, On-wing: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 1,000 FCs. Forging LE Areas--for a TBH Revision 5, AH154, Revision 1,000 FCs since that has not exceeded 900 FCs Paragraph 3.B. 5, Section 3.A, new. since new on April 7, 2014. or In-shop: RB.211-72- AG971, Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. Pre-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount Lug RB.211-72-AH154, On-wing: RB.211-72- Within 100 FCs 1,000 FCs. Forging LE Areas--for a TBH Revision 5, AH154, Revision after the that has exceeded 900 FCs Paragraph 3.B. 5, Section 3.A, effective date of since new on April 7, 2014. or this AD. In-shop: RB.211-72- AG971, Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. Post-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount Lug RB.211-72-AJ101, On-wing: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 1,000 FCs. Forging LE and Cutback Areas. Paragraph 3.B. AJ101, Section 1,000 FCs since 3.A, or SB RB.211[dash]72- In-shop: RB.211-72- J024 embodiment. AG971, Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (g) Credit for Previous Actions (1) If you performed inspections and corrective actions on an engine before the effective date of this AD, in accordance with earlier versions of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, or RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH154, Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016, you met the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this AD, as applicable. (2) If, on or before April 7, 2014, you performed the inspections and corrective actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD using RR Technical Variance (TV) No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July 4, 2012 or earlier versions; or RR TV No. 124851, Issue 2, dated July 4, 2012 or earlier versions; you met the requirements for a mount lug run-out inspection. (3) If, on or before April 7, 2014, you performed the inspections and corrective actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD using RR Repeater TV No. 132043, Issue 1, dated March 25, 2013 or earlier versions; or using RR Repeater TV No. 132217, Issue 5, dated May 23, 2013 or earlier versions; you met the requirements for the mount lug forging LE inspections of this AD. (h) Optional Terminating Action (1) Accomplishment of corrective actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by this AD. (2) Modification of an engine in accordance with the instructions of RR Service Bulletin RB.211-72-J055, dated March 22, 2016, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD for that engine, provided that, following this modification, no affected TBH is installed on that engine. (i) 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]. (j) 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 2016-0193, dated September 30, 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-2013-1015. (3) RR TV No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July 4, 2012; RR TV No. 124851, Issue 2, dated July 4, 2012, Repeater TV No. 132043, Issue 1, dated March 25, 2013, and Repeater TV No. 132217, Issue 5, dated May 23, 2013; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD, can be obtained from RR using the contact information in paragraph (k)(3) of this AD. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 26, 2017 (82 FR 3146, January 11, 2017). (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Service Bulletin RB.211-72-J055, dated March 22, 2016. (ii) RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211- 72-AJ101, dated May 5, 2016; (iii) RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016; and (iv) RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH154, Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016. (4) For RR 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. (5) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (6) 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 April 12, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-07983 Filed 4-21-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) 2017–01– and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 01 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211– 1015; or in person at the Docket
2015–0238, dated December 18, 2015, for Trent 970–84, RB211–Trent 970B–84, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
related information. This MCAI may be RB211–Trent 972–84, RB211–Trent and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
found in the AD docket on the Internet at 972B–84, RB211–Trent 977–84, RB211– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7269.
Trent 977B–84, and RB211–Trent 980– contains this AD, the mandatory
(2) Service information identified in this 84 turbofan engines. AD 2017–01–01 continuing airworthiness information,
AD that is not incorporated by reference is required inspections of the low-pressure regulatory evaluation, any comments
available at the addresses specified in turbine (LPT) exhaust case and support received, and other information. The
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. assembly or tail bearing housing (TBH) address for the Docket Office (phone:
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference to detect cracks or damage. This AD 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
corrects references to certain service section. Comments will be available in
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
bulletins in the compliance section of the AD docket shortly after receipt.
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this AD 2017–01–01. This AD was prompted FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR by reports that references to service Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
part 51. bulletins in AD 2017–01–01 are Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
(2) You must use this service information incorrect. We are issuing this AD to & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
as applicable to do the actions required by correct the unsafe condition on these
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
products. 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
A53W010–15, Revision 01, including DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2017. email: robert.green@faa.gov.
Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2016. approved the incorporation by reference
(ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD Comments Invited
(3) For service information identified in as of January 26, 2017 (82 FR 3146, This AD is a final rule that involves
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness January 11, 2017).
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice requirements affecting flight safety, and
We must receive any comments on we did not provide you with notice and
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; this AD by June 8, 2017.
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 an opportunity to provide your
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airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. using the procedures found in 14 CFR However, we invite you to send any
(4) You may view this service information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following written data, views, or arguments about
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, methods: this AD. Send your comments to an
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to address listed under the ADDRESSES
information on the availability of this http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
instructions for submitting comments. 2013–1015; Directorate Identifier 2013–
(5) You may view this service information • Fax: 202–493–2251.
that is incorporated by reference at the
• Mail: U.S. Department of NE–37–AD’’ at the beginning of your
National Archives and Records comments. We specifically invite
Administration (NARA). For information on Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory,
the availability of this material at NARA, call economic, environmental, and energy
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this AD. We will consider all
locations.html. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of comments received by the closing date
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– and may amend this AD because of
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 13,
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room those comments.
2017.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
Dionne Palermo,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. receive, without change, to http://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov, including any
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. personal information you provide. We
[FR Doc. 2017–07981 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am]
For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each
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this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
Corporate Communications, P.O. Box about this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: Discussion
011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–
Federal Aviation Administration 1332–245418, or email: http:// On December 22, 2016, we issued AD
www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ 2017–01–01, Amendment 39–18768 (82
14 CFR Part 39 team.jsp. You may view this service FR 3146, January 11, 2017), for all RR
information at the FAA, Engine & RB211–Trent 970–84, RB211–Trent
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1015; Directorate Propeller Directorate, 1200 District 970B–84, RB211–Trent 972–84, RB211–
Identifier 2013–NE–37–AD; Amendment 39– Trent 972B–84, RB211–Trent 977–84,
18859; AD 2017–08–10]
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this RB211–Trent 977B–84, and RB211–
RIN 2120–AA64 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Trent 980–84 turbofan engines. AD
It is also available on the Internet at 2017–01–01 required inspections of the
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce http://www.regulations.gov by searching LPT exhaust case and support assembly
plc Turbofan Engines for and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– or TBH to detect cracks or damage. AD
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1015. 2017–01–01 resulted from RR
Administration (FAA), DOT. performing additional analysis of
Examining the AD Docket inspection results and determining that
ACTION: Final rule; request for
You may examine the AD docket on the existing inspections need to be
comments.
the Internet at http:// modified. We issued AD 2017–01–01 to
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prevent failure of the TBH, resulting in Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016; Alert and determined the unsafe condition
damage to the engine and to the NMSB RB.211–72–AJ101, dated May 5, described previously is likely to exist or
airplane. 2016; and Service Bulletin (SB) RB.211– develop in other products of the same
Actions Since AD 2017–01–01 Was 72–J055, dated March 22, 2016. RR Alert type design.
Issued NMSB RB.211–72–AG971 describes
procedures for on-wing or in-shop AD Requirements
Since we issued AD 2017–01–01, we inspection of the TBH mount lug run-
learned that certain references to certain This AD requires inspections of the
outs. RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72– LPT exhaust case and support assembly
service bulletins in AD 2017–01–01 are AH154 describes procedures for an on-
incorrect. In the fourth row, second or TBH to detect cracks or damage.
wing or in-shop inspection of a pre-mod
column of Table 2 to paragraph (f) of AD 72–J024 TBH. RR Alert NMSB RB.211– FAA’s Justification and Determination
2017–01–01, the applicable Alert Non- 72–AJ101 describes procedures for on- of the Effective Date
Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) wing or in-shop inspection of a post-
states ‘‘RB.211–72–AJ101’’ but the mod 72–J024 TBH. RR SB RB.211–72– No domestic operators use this
correct reference is ‘‘RB.211–72– J055 describes procedures for modifying product. Therefore, we find that notice
AH154.’’ In addition, two references to the engine by introducing a revised and opportunity for prior public
‘‘NMSB RB.211–72–J024’’ in Table 1 TBH. This service information is comment are unnecessary and that good
and Table 2 to paragraph (f) of AD reasonably available because the cause exists for making this amendment
2017–01–01 should say ‘‘SB RB.211–72– interested parties have access to it effective in less than 30 days.
J024’’. We have corrected those
through their normal course of business
references in this AD. Costs of Compliance
or by the means identified in the
Related Service Information Under 1 ADDRESSES section. We estimate that this AD affects 0
CFR Part 51 engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
FAA’s Determination
RR has issued Alert NMSB RB.211– registry. We estimate the following costs
72–AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, We are issuing this AD because we to comply with this AD:
2016; Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH154, evaluated all the relevant information
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Inspection of the TBH ..................... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $680 per inspection cycle .............. $0
$680.
Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code responsibilities among the various DIRECTIVES
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, For the reasons discussed above, I
continues to read as follows:
Section 106, describes the authority of certify that this AD:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Aviation Programs, describes in more action’’ under Executive Order 12866, § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures removing airworthiness directive (AD)
We are issuing this rulemaking under
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 2017–01–01, Amendment 39–18768 (82
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation FR 3146, January 11, 2017), and adding
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies the following new AD:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with making a regulatory distinction, and 2017–08–10 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 39–18859; Docket No. FAA–2013–1015;
(4) Will not have a significant Directorate Identifier 2013–NE–37–AD.
air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative,
for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities (a) Effective Date
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD is effective May 9, 2017.
safety in air commerce. This regulation Flexibility Act. (b) Affected ADs
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD replaces AD 2017–01–01,
Amendment 39–18768 (82 FR 3146, January
that is likely to exist or develop on 11, 2017).
products identified in this rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
action. safety, Incorporation by reference, (c) Applicability
Safety. This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
Regulatory Findings
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Adoption of the Amendment RB211–Trent 970–84, RB211–Trent 970B–84,
This AD will not have federalism RB211–Trent 972–84, RB211–Trent 972B–84,
implications under Executive Order Accordingly, under the authority RB211–Trent 977–84, RB211–Trent 977B–84,
and RB211–Trent 980–84 turbofan engines.
13132. This AD will not have a delegated to me by the Administrator,
substantial direct effect on the States, on the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal (d) Subject
the relationship between the national Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
government and the States, or on the follows: Code 7200, Engine (Turbine/Turboprop).
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TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (f)—TBH IN-SHOP INSPECTIONS—Continued
Repeat
Alternate NMSB instructions
Applicable NMSB and inspection
Affected TBH P/N and feature acceptable for prior Initial inspection
paragraph interval (not
compliance to exceed)
Pre-mod 72–J024 TBH— RB.211–72–AH154, Revision On-wing: RB.211–72–AH154, Before exceeding 1,000 FCs 1,000 FCs.
Mount Lug Forging LE 5, Paragraph 3.B. Revision 5, Section 3.A, or since new.
Areas—for a TBH that has In-shop: RB.211–72–AG971,
not exceeded 900 FCs since Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C.
new on April 7, 2014.
Pre-mod 72–J024 TBH— RB.211–72–AH154, Revision On-wing: RB.211–72–AH154, Within 100 FCs after the ef- 1,000 FCs.
Mount Lug Forging LE 5, Paragraph 3.B. Revision 5, Section 3.A, or fective date of this AD.
Areas—for a TBH that has In-shop: RB.211–72–AG971,
exceeded 900 FCs since Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C.
new on April 7, 2014.
Post-mod 72–J024 TBH— RB.211–72–AJ101, Paragraph On-wing: RB.211–72–AJ101, Before exceeding 1,000 FCs 1,000 FCs.
Mount Lug Forging LE and 3.B. Section 3.A, or since SB RB.211-72–J024
Cutback Areas. In-shop: RB.211–72–AG971, embodiment.
Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C.
(g) Credit for Previous Actions (j) Related Information (5) You may view this service information
(1) If you performed inspections and (1) For more information about this AD, at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
corrective actions on an engine before the contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & information on the availability of this
effective date of this AD, in accordance with
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
earlier versions of RR Alert NMSB RB.211–
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– (6) You may view this service information
72–AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, or
7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: at the National Archives and Records
RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH154, Revision Administration (NARA). For information on
5, dated May 5, 2016, you met the robert.green@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation the availability of this material at NARA, call
requirements of paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.
AD, as applicable. Safety Agency AD 2016–0193, dated
September 30, 2016, for more information. gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
(2) If, on or before April 7, 2014, you
performed the inspections and corrective You may examine the MCAI in the AD Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) docket on the Internet at http:// April 12, 2017.
of this AD using RR Technical Variance (TV) www.regulations.gov by searching for and Robert J. Ganley,
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2013–1015.
No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July 4, 2012 or Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
(3) RR TV No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July
earlier versions; or RR TV No. 124851, Issue Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
4, 2012; RR TV No. 124851, Issue 2, dated
2, dated July 4, 2012 or earlier versions; you July 4, 2012, Repeater TV No. 132043, Issue [FR Doc. 2017–07983 Filed 4–21–17; 8:45 am]
met the requirements for a mount lug run-out 1, dated March 25, 2013, and Repeater TV BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
inspection. No. 132217, Issue 5, dated May 23, 2013;
(3) If, on or before April 7, 2014, you which are not incorporated by reference in
performed the inspections and corrective this AD, can be obtained from RR using the
actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
contact information in paragraph (k)(3) of
of this AD using RR Repeater TV No. 132043, this AD.
Issue 1, dated March 25, 2013 or earlier Federal Aviation Administration
versions; or using RR Repeater TV No. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
132217, Issue 5, dated May 23, 2013 or (1) The Director of the Federal Register 14 CFR Part 71
earlier versions; you met the requirements for approved the incorporation by reference [Docket No. FAA–2016–9266; Airspace
the mount lug forging LE inspections of this (IBR) of the service information listed in this Docket No. 16–ASO–5]
AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Establishment of Class E Airspace; Kill
(h) Optional Terminating Action
(2) You must use this service information Devil Hills, NC
(1) Accomplishment of corrective actions as applicable to do the actions required by
required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD does not constitute terminating action for (3) The following service information was Administration (FAA), DOT.
the repetitive inspections required by this approved for IBR on January 26, 2017 (82 FR
ACTION: Final rule.
AD. 3146, January 11, 2017).
(2) Modification of an engine in accordance (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Service Bulletin SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
with the instructions of RR Service Bulletin RB.211–72–J055, dated March 22, 2016. E airspace at Kill Devil Hills, NC, to
RB.211–72–J055, dated March 22, 2016, (ii) RR Alert Non-Modification Service
constitutes terminating action for the Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–72–AJ101, dated accommodate new Area Navigation
repetitive inspections required by paragraphs May 5, 2016; (RNAV) Global Positioning System
(f)(1) and (2) of this AD for that engine, (iii) RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AG971, (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach
provided that, following this modification, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016; and Procedures (SIAPs) serving First Flight
no affected TBH is installed on that engine. (iv) RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH154, Airport. Controlled airspace is necessary
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Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016. for the safety and management of
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (4) For RR service information identified in
(AMOCs) instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate at the airport.
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–1332– DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, June 22,
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to 242424; fax: 011–44–1332–245418, or email: 2017. The Director of the Federal
make your request. You may email your http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ Register approves this incorporation by
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. team.jsp. reference action under title 1, Code of
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 9, 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 18849 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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