82 FR 26985 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 112 (June 13, 2017)

Page Range		26985-26987
FR Document		2017-12077

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by analysis and by cracks found in the high- pressure turbine (HPT) wheel during an inspection. This AD requires replacement of the affected HPT wheels at new, lower life limits. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-29-AD; 
Amendment 39-18904; AD 2017-11-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines. 
This AD was prompted by analysis and by cracks found in the high-
pressure turbine (HPT) wheel during an inspection. This AD requires 
replacement of the affected HPT wheels at new, lower life limits. We 
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 18, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 18, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code 
NB-01-06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317-230-3774; email: 
royce.com">indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. 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-2016-9553.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9553; 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 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: Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, 
Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 
847-294-7834; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain RRC AE 3007C and 
3007C1 model turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on February 22, 2017 (82 FR

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11327) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by analysis and by cracks 
found in the HPT wheel during an inspection. The NPRM proposed to 
require replacement of the affected HPT wheels at new, lower life 
limits. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained failure of the 
HPT wheels, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We have considered the comment received. An individual 
commenter supported the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered 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

    We reviewed RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C-A-72-318, 
Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016. The ASB provides updated life 
limits for the affected HPT wheels. 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 307 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost             Parts cost           product        operators
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Replacement of HPT wheel (Part      0 work-hours x $85     $39,171 (pro-rated            $39,171      $3,838,758
 Number (P/N) 23062373, 23065891,    per hour = $0.         cost of part).
 or 23070664) at reduced life.
Replacement of HPT wheel (P/N       0 work-hours x $85     $21,911 (pro-rated             21,911       4,579,399
 23063462, 23065892, 23069116,       per hour = $0.         cost of part).
 23069592, or 23074643) at reduced
 life.
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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 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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2017-11-05 Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate previously held 
by Allison Engine Company): Amendment 39-18904; Docket No. FAA-2016-
9553; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-29-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 18, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007C 
and 3007C1 turbofan engines with 1st stage high-pressure turbine 
(HPT) wheels, part number (P/N) 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664; or 
with 2nd stage HPT wheels, P/N 23063462, 23065892, 23069116, 
23069592 (except those serial numbers (S/Ns) noted in paragraph 
(c)(2) of this AD), or 23074643, installed.
    (2) This AD does not apply to RRC AE 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan 
engines with 2nd stage HPT wheels, P/N 23069592, with S/Ns listed in 
Table 6 of RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C-A-72-318, 
Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine/
turboprop Engine, Turbine Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by analysis and by cracks found in the HPT 
wheel during an inspection. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
uncontained failure of the HPT wheels, damage to the engine, and 
damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) For all RRC AE 3007C or C1 engines with an installed 1st 
stage HPT wheel, P/N 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664, or 2nd stage 
HPT wheel, P/N 23063462, 23065892, 23069116, 23069592 (except those 
S/Ns excluded by paragraph (c)(2) of this AD) or 23074643, after the 
effective date of this AD, remove the affected wheels before 
exceeding the new life limits identified in paragraph C., Table 1 of 
RRC ASB AE 3007C-A-72-318, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016.

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    (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not return to 
service any engine with an HPT turbine wheel, with an affected P/N 
and an S/N, with a wheel life that exceeds the new life limits 
identified in paragraph C., Table 1 of RRC ASB AE 3007C-A-72-318, 
Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may 
approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 
to make your request.

(h) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, 
Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 
60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-294-7834; email: 
[email protected].

(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 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 Corporation (RRC) Alert Service Bulletin AE 
3007C-A-72-318, Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For RRC service information identified in this AD, contact 
Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB-01-
06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317-230-3774; email: 
royce.com">indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com.
    (4) 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.
    (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 May 17, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(i) Repeat the actions required by Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, This AD was prompted by analysis and
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, by cracks found in the high-pressure
inclusive, every 25 hours TIS since the last NY 11590; phone: 516–228–7337; fax: 516– turbine (HPT) wheel during an
ESM, or exhaust system inspection, 794–5531; email: Norman.Perenson@faa.gov.
(2) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 614A,
inspection. This AD requires
whichever occurs later.
(ii) Repeat the actions required by dated October 10, 2014, which is not replacement of the affected HPT wheels
paragraphs (g)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD incorporated by reference in this AD, can be at new, lower life limits. We are issuing
inclusive, every 100 hours TIS after the last obtained from Lycoming Engines using the this AD to correct the unsafe condition
ESM, or torque check of the exhaust system contact information in paragraph (m)(3) of on these products.
flange nuts, whichever occurs later. this AD. DATES: This AD is effective July 18,
(4) For all engines with more than 1,000 2017.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
hours TIS since the last ESM: The Director of the Federal Register
(i) Repeat the actions required by (1) The Director of the Federal Register
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD approved the incorporation by reference approved the incorporation by reference
inclusive, every 50 hours TIS since the last (IBR) of the service information listed in this of a certain publication listed in this AD
ESM, or exhaust system inspection, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR as of July 18, 2017.
whichever occurs later. part 51. ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Repeat the actions required by (2) You must use this service information identified in this final rule, contact
paragraphs (g)(2)(i) through (iii) of this AD as applicable to do the actions required by
Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South
inclusive, every 100 hours TIS since the last this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Meridian Street, Mail Code NB–01–06,
ESM, or torque check of the exhaust system
flange nuts, whichever occurs later. Bulletin No. 627C, dated November 17, 2016. Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317–
(ii) Reserved. 230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@
(h) Definitions (3) For Lycoming Engines service rolls-royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-
For the purposes of this AD, ESM is any information identified in this AD, contact royce.com. You may view this service
maintenance that requires the removal and Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, information at the FAA, Engine &
replacement of any exhaust system pipe or Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800–258– Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
turbocharger mounting bracket, or the re- 3279; fax: 570–327–7101; Internet:
Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
torqueing of the exhaust flange mounting www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/
nuts. TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. information on the availability of this
(4) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
(i) Terminating Action at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 It is also available on the Internet at
The requirement in Required Action District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For http://www.regulations.gov by searching
paragraph 3., to submit a survey to Lycoming information on the availability of this for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Engines ends one year after the effective date material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. 9553.
of this AD, but, the exhaust system (5) You may view this service information
inspections in Required Actions paragraph at the National Archives and Records Examining the AD Docket
1., and torque checks of the exhaust system Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on
flange nuts, in Required Actions paragraph the availability of this material at NARA, call
2., are still required. the Internet at http://
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(j) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Statement locations.html.
9553; or in person at the Docket
A federal agency may not conduct or Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Management Facility between 9 a.m.
sponsor, and a person is not required to May 24, 2017.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to Carlos A. Pestana, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
a penalty for failure to comply with a Acting Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine
collection of information subject to the contains this AD, the regulatory
& Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification evaluation, any comments received, and
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Service.
Act unless that collection of information other information. The address for the
[FR Doc. 2017–12075 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am]
displays a current valid OMB Control Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Number. The OMB Control Number for this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Document Management Facility, U.S.
information collection is 2120–0056. Public Department of Transportation, Docket
reporting for this collection of information is Operations, M–30, West Building
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, completing and reviewing the Federal Aviation Administration New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
collection of information. All responses to DC 20590.
this collection of information are mandatory. 14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyri
Comments concerning the accuracy of this Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer,
burden and suggestions for reducing the [Docket No. FAA–2016–9553; Directorate Chicago Aircraft Certification Office,
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Identifier 2016–NE–29–AD; Amendment 39–
Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 18904; AD 2017–11–05]
E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;
20591, Attn: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, AES–200.
RIN 2120–AA64 phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–
7834; email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(AMOCs) Corporation Turbofan Engines
The Manager, New York Aircraft Discussion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Certification Office, FAA, may approve We issued a notice of proposed
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AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.
part 39 by adding an AD that would
(l) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new apply to certain RRC AE 3007C and
(1) For more information about this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 3007C1 model turbofan engines. The
contact Norman Perenson, Aerospace Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE NPRM published in the Federal
Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines. Register on February 22, 2017 (82 FR

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11327) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was An individual commenter supported the The ASB provides updated life limits
prompted by analysis and by cracks NPRM. for the affected HPT wheels. This
found in the HPT wheel during an service information is reasonably
Conclusion
inspection. The NPRM proposed to available because the interested parties
require replacement of the affected HPT We reviewed the relevant data, have access to it through their normal
wheels at new, lower life limits. We are considered the comments received, and course of business or by the means
issuing this AD to prevent uncontained determined that air safety and the identified in the ADDRESSES section.
failure of the HPT wheels, damage to the public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed. Costs of Compliance
engine, and damage to the airplane.
Related Service Information Under 1 We estimate that this AD affects 307
Comments CFR Part 51 engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
We gave the public the opportunity to We reviewed RRC Alert Service registry.
participate in developing this AD. We Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C–A–72–318, We estimate the following costs to
have considered the comment received. Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016. comply with this AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Replacement of HPT wheel (Part Number (P/N) 0 work-hours × $85 per $39,171 (pro-rated cost of $39,171 $3,838,758
23062373, 23065891, or 23070664) at reduced life. hour = $0. part).
Replacement of HPT wheel (P/N 23063462, 0 work-hours × $85 per $21,911 (pro-rated cost of 21,911 4,579,399
23065892, 23069116, 23069592, or 23074643) at hour = $0. part).
reduced life.

Authority for This Rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code in Alaska to the extent that it justifies (1) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue making a regulatory distinction, and Corporation (RRC) AE 3007C and 3007C1
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (4) Will not have a significant turbofan engines with 1st stage high-pressure
economic impact, positive or negative, turbine (HPT) wheels, part number (P/N)
section 106, describes the authority of
23062373, 23065891, or 23070664; or with
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: on a substantial number of small entities
2nd stage HPT wheels, P/N 23063462,
Aviation Programs, describes in more under the criteria of the Regulatory 23065892, 23069116, 23069592 (except those
detail the scope of the Agency’s Flexibility Act. serial numbers (S/Ns) noted in paragraph
authority. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (c)(2) of this AD), or 23074643, installed.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (2) This AD does not apply to RRC AE
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines with 2nd
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: safety, Incorporation by reference, stage HPT wheels, P/N 23069592, with S/Ns
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Safety. listed in Table 6 of RRC Alert Service
section, Congress charges the FAA with Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007C–A–72–318,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Adoption of the Amendment Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016,
air commerce by prescribing regulations installed.
Accordingly, under the authority
for practices, methods, and procedures delegated to me by the Administrator, (d) Subject
the Administrator finds necessary for the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
safety in air commerce. This regulation follows: Code 7250, Turbine/turboprop Engine,
is within the scope of that authority Turbine Section.
because it addresses an unsafe condition PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(e) Unsafe Condition
that is likely to exist or develop on DIRECTIVES
products identified in this rulemaking This AD was prompted by analysis and by
1. The authority citation for part 39 cracks found in the HPT wheel during an
action. ■
inspection. We are issuing this AD to prevent
continues to read as follows: uncontained failure of the HPT wheels,
Regulatory Findings
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. damage to the engine, and damage to the
This AD will not have federalism airplane.
implications under Executive Order § 39.13 [Amended]
13132. This AD will not have a (f) Compliance
substantial direct effect on the States, on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Comply with this AD within the
the relationship between the national the following new airworthiness compliance times specified, unless already
government and the States, or on the directive (AD): done.
distribution of power and 2017–11–05 Roll-Royce Corporation (Type (1) For all RRC AE 3007C or C1 engines
responsibilities among the various Certificate previously held by Allison with an installed 1st stage HPT wheel, P/N
Engine Company): Amendment 39– 23062373, 23065891, or 23070664, or 2nd
levels of government.
18904; Docket No. FAA–2016–9553; stage HPT wheel, P/N 23063462, 23065892,
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For the reasons discussed above, I 23069116, 23069592 (except those S/Ns
certify that this AD: Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–29–AD.
excluded by paragraph (c)(2) of this AD) or
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Effective Date 23074643, after the effective date of this AD,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD is effective July 18, 2017. remove the affected wheels before exceeding
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the new life limits identified in paragraph C.,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) Affected ADs Table 1 of RRC ASB AE 3007C–A–72–318,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), None. Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016.

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(2) After the effective date of this AD, do DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
not return to service any engine with an HPT describes in more detail the scope of the
turbine wheel, with an affected P/N and an Federal Aviation Administration agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
S/N, with a wheel life that exceeds the new promulgated under the authority
life limits identified in paragraph C., Table 1 14 CFR Part 71 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
of RRC ASB AE 3007C–A–72–318, Revision Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0107; Airspace
2, dated September 23, 2016. section, the FAA is charged with
Docket No. 16–AEA–11]
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance prescribing regulations to assign the use
(AMOCs) Amendment and Removal of VOR of the airspace necessary to ensure the
Federal Airways; Eastern United States safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
The Manager, Chicago Aircraft
airspace. This regulation is within the
Certification Office, FAA, may approve AGENCY: Federal Aviation scope of that authority as it modifies the
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures Administration (FAA), DOT. air traffic service route structure in the
found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. ACTION: Final rule. eastern United States to maintain the
(h) Related Information efficient flow of air traffic.
SUMMARY: This action modifies VOR
For more information about this AD, Federal airways V–14, V–265, V–464, History
contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace and V–552, and removes V–90 in the On March 6, 2017, the FAA published
Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification eastern United States due to the planned in the Federal Register a notice of
Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA,
decommissioning of the Dunkirk, NY, proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (82 FR
2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;
VORTAC navigation aid, which 12523) Docket No. FAA–2017–0107, to
phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834;
provides navigation guidance for amend VOR Federal airways V–14,
email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
portions of the above routes. V–265, V–464, and V–552, and remove
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference DATES: Effective date 0901, August 17, V–90, due to the planned
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 2017. The Director of the Federal decommissioning of the Dunkirk, NY,
approved the incorporation by reference Register approves this incorporation by VORTAC. Interested parties were
(IBR) of the service information listed in this reference action under Title 1, Code of invited to participate in this rulemaking
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to effort by submitting written comments
part 51. the annual revision of FAA Order on the proposal. One comment was
(2) You must use this service information 7400.11 and publication of conforming received.
as applicable to do the actions required by amendments. Discussion of Comment
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
(i) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) Alert The Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Airspace Designations and Reporting Association (AOPA) wrote that, for
Service Bulletin AE 3007C–A–72–318, Points, and subsequent amendments can
Revision 2, dated September 23, 2016. those VOR NAVAIDs that are to be
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ decommissioned, and for those airways
(ii) Reserved. air_traffic/publications/. For further
(3) For RRC service information identified that are correspondingly removed, the
information, you can contact the FAA should create an RNAV waypoint
in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB– at the previous NAVAID location and
Administration, 800 Independence retain all fixes and intersections along
01–06, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317– Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@rolls- that route by amending their definition
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is to that of an RNAV waypoint. For this
royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com.
also available for inspection at the specific action, there are no plans to
(4) You may view this service information
National Archives and Records replace the VORTAC and affected route
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Administration (NARA). For fixes with RNAV waypoints as
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
information on the availability of FAA suggested. However, the distance
For information on the availability of this
Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202) measuring equipment (DME) function of
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
(5) You may view this service information
741–6030, or go to http:// the Dunkirk VORTAC will be retained
at the National Archives and Records
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ in operation. In addition, to provide
Administration (NARA). For information on
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ alternative navigation guidance in place
the availability of this material at NARA, call locations.html. of the airway segments that are being
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace removed, the following routings are
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Designations and Reporting Points, is available:
locations.html. published yearly and effective on V–14 currently extends between
September 15. Chisum, NM, and Norwich, CT. This
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul action removes the Dunkirk, NY,
May 17, 2017.
Gallant, Airspace Policy Group, Office VORTAC from the route resulting in a
Robert J. Ganley, of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation gap in the airway between Erie, PA, and
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Administration, 800 Independence Buffalo, NY. The amended route
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; extends between Chisum, NM, and Erie,
[FR Doc. 2017–12077 Filed 6–12–17; 8:45 am] telephone: (202) 267–8783. PA; and between Buffalo, NY, and
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Norwich, CT. An alternative around the
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gap is V–270 from Erie, PA, to
Authority for This Rulemaking
Jamestown, NY, then V–115 to Buffalo,
The FAA’s authority to issue rules NY, then rejoin V–14.
regarding aviation safety is found in V–90 currently extends between
Title 49 of the United States Code. Salem, MI, and Dunkirk, NY. This
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the action cancels the entire route. As an
authority of the FAA Administrator. alternative, V–418 currently overlies the

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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.
Dates		This AD is effective July 18, 2017.
Contact		Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 26985
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 26985 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 112 (June 13, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration