82 FR 3146 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 7 (January 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 7 (January 11, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-00398 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3146-3149] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-00398] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2013-1015; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-37-AD; Amendment 39-18768; AD 2017-01-01] 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) 2014-05-25 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 2014-05-25 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 modifies the inspection schedule for the affected engines and adds an optional terminating action. This AD was prompted by RR performing additional analysis of inspection results and determining that the existing inspections need to be modified. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 26, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 26, 2017. We must receive any comments on this AD by February 27, 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 February 27, 2014, we issued AD 2014-05-25, Amendment 39-17798 (79 FR 15665, March 21, 2014), ``AD 2014-05-25,'' 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 2014-05-25 required inspections of the LPT exhaust case and support assembly or TBH to detect cracks or damage. AD 2014-05-25 resulted from an RR structural re-analysis indicating that the TBH may not retain full limit load capability in all fail-safe conditions. We issued AD 2014-05-25 to prevent failure of the [[Page 3147]] TBH, resulting in damage to the engine and to the airplane. Actions Since AD 2014-05-25 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2014-05-25, RR has analyzed inspection results and determined that the existing inspections need to be modified. Also since we issued AD 2014-05-25, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued AD 2016-0193, dated September 30, 2016, which modifies the inspection schedule for the affected engines and adds an optional terminating action. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 RR has issued Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (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. Other Related Service Information RR has also issued Technical Variance (TV) No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July 4, 2012; 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. RR TV No. 124801 and RR TV No. 124851 provide details on the fluorescent penetrant inspection of the TBH mount lug run-outs. RR Repeater TV No. 132043 includes details of the inspection of the mount lug forging LE areas. RR Repeater TV No. 132217 makes the removal and installation of the exhaust nozzle and forward and aft exhaust plugs optional tasks. 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 modifies the inspection schedule for the affected engines and adds an optional terminating action. 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 per hour = $680.............. $0 $680 per inspection cycle........... $0 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) 2014-05-25, Amendment 39-17798 (79 FR 15665, March 21, 2014), and adding the following new AD: 2017-01-01 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-18768; Docket No. FAA-2013- 1015; Directorate Identifier 2013-NE-37-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 26, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-05-25, Amendment 39-17798 (79 FR 15665, March 21, 2014). (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, [[Page 3148]] 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). (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by RR performing additional analysis of inspection results and determining that the existing inspections need to be modified. 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, peform 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 Initial Repeat inspection Affected TBH P/N and feature and paragragph acceptable for prior inspection interval (not to 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, 2,200 FCs since Paragraph 3.A. Paragraph 3.B or 3.C. new. 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 5, 1,000 FCs since that has not exceeded 900 FCs Paragraph 3.A. Paragraph 3.B., or new. since new on April 7, 2014. RB.211[dash]72-AG971 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 5, after April 7, that has exceeded 900 FCs Paragraph 3.A. Paragraph 3.B., or 2014. since new on April 7, 2014. RB.211[dash]72-AG971 Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. Post-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount RB.211-72-AJ101, In-shop: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 1,000 FCs. Lug Forging LE and Cutback Paragraph 3.A. AG971, Revison 2, 1,000 FCs since Areas. Paragraph 3.C, or NMSB RB.211-72-AJ101, RB.211[dash]72[d Paragraph 3.B. ash]J024 embodiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 2 to Paragraph (f)--TBH In-Shop Inspections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alternate NMSB Applicable NMSB instructions Initial Repeat inspection Affected TBH P/N and feature and paragraph acceptable for prior inspection interval (not to compliance exceed) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All--Mount Lug Run-outs....... RB.211-72-AG971, On-wing: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 2,200 FCs. Revision 2, AG971 Rev 2, 2,200 flight FCs Paragraph 3. Paragraph 3.A., or In- since new. shop: RB.211-72-AG971 Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. All--Top Core Vanes and RB.211-72-AG971, None.................. Before exceeding 3.800 FCs. Central Male Catcher Revision 2, 3,800 FCs since Run[dash]outs. Paragraph 3.C. new. [[Page 3149]] 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 5, 1,000 FCs since which has not exceeded 900 Paragraph 3.B. Section 3.A, or In- new. FCs since new on April 7, shop: RB.211-72- 2014. AG971, Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. Pre-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount Lug RB.211-72-AJ101, On-wing: RB.211-72- Within 100 FCs 1,000 FCs. Forging LE Areas--for a TBH Paragraph 3.B. AH154 Rev 5, Section after the which has exceeded 900 FCs 3.A, or In[dash]shop: effective date since new on April 7, 2014. RB.211-72-AG971, of this AD. Revision 2, Paragraph 3.C. Post-mod 72-J024 TBH--Mount RB.211-72-AJ101, On-wing: RB.211-72- Before exceeding 1,000 FCs. Lug Forging LE and Cutback Paragraph 3.B. AJ101, Section 3.A, 1,000 FCs since Areas. or In-shop: RB.211-72- NMSB AG971 Rev 2, RB.211[dash]72-J Paragraph 3.C. 024 embodiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (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 SB 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. (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. (3) 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. (4) 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. (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 December 22, 2016. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-00398 Filed 1-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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[Docket No. FAA–2013–1015; Directorate FR 15665, March 21, 2014), ‘‘AD 2014–
team.jsp. You may view this service
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Propeller Directorate, 1200 District RB211-Trent 970B–84, RB211-Trent
RIN 2120–AA64 Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For 972–84, RB211-Trent 972B–84, RB211-
information on the availability of this Trent 977–84, RB211-Trent 977B–84,
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. and RB211-Trent 980–84 turbofan
plc Turbofan Engines It is also available on the Internet at engines. AD 2014–05–25 required
AGENCY: Federal Aviation http://www.regulations.gov by searching inspections of the LPT exhaust case and
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comments. resulted from an RR structural re-
Examining the AD Docket analysis indicating that the TBH may
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airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–05– the Internet at http:// fail-safe conditions. We issued AD
25 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211- www.regulations.gov by searching for 2014–05–25 to prevent failure of the
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TBH, resulting in damage to the engine AH154 describes procedures for an on- the exhaust nozzle and forward and aft
and to the airplane. wing or in-shop inspection of a pre-mod exhaust plugs optional tasks.
72–J024 TBH. RR Alert NMSB RB.211–
Actions Since AD 2014–05–25 Was FAA’s Determination
72–AJ101 describes procedures for on-
Issued We are issuing this AD because we
wing or in-shop inspection of a post-
Since we issued AD 2014–05–25, RR mod 72–J024 TBH. RR SB RB.211–72– evaluated all the relevant information
has analyzed inspection results and J055 describes procedures for modifying and determined the unsafe condition
determined that the existing inspections the engine by introducing a revised described previously is likely to exist or
need to be modified. Also since we TBH. This service information is develop in other products of the same
issued AD 2014–05–25, the European reasonably available because the type design.
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has interested parties have access to it
AD Requirements
issued AD 2016–0193, dated September through their normal course of business
30, 2016, which modifies the inspection or by the means identified in the This AD modifies the inspection
schedule for the affected engines and ADDRESSES section. schedule for the affected engines and
adds an optional terminating action. adds an optional terminating action.
Other Related Service Information
Related Service Information Under 1 RR has also issued Technical Variance FAA’s Justification and Determination
CFR Part 51 (TV) No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July 4, of the Effective Date
RR has issued Alert Non-Modification 2012; TV No. 124851, Issue 2, dated July No domestic operators use this
Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–72– 4, 2012; Repeater TV No. 132043, Issue product. Therefore, we find that notice
AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016; 1, dated March 25, 2013; and Repeater and opportunity for prior public
Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH154, TV No. 132217, Issue 5, dated May 23, comment are unnecessary and that good
Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016; Alert 2013. RR TV No. 124801 and RR TV No. cause exists for making this amendment
NMSB RB.211–72–AJ101, dated May 5, 124851 provide details on the effective in less than 30 days.
2016; and Service Bulletin (SB) RB.211– fluorescent penetrant inspection of the
Costs of Compliance
72–J055, dated March 22, 2016. RR Alert TBH mount lug run-outs. RR Repeater
NMSB RB.211–72–AG971 describes TV No. 132043 includes details of the We estimate that this AD affects 0
procedures for on-wing or in-shop inspection of the mount lug forging LE engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
inspection of the TBH mount lug run- areas. RR Repeater TV No. 132217 registry. We estimate the following costs
outs. RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72– makes the removal and installation of to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection of the TBH ............................ 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 $0 $680 per inspection cycle .. $0
Authority for This Rulemaking the relationship between the national Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as
Title 49 of the United States Code government and the States, or on the follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
levels of government. DIRECTIVES
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, For the reasons discussed above, I
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more certify that this AD:
continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation removing airworthiness directive (AD)
section, Congress charges the FAA with in Alaska to the extent that it justifies 2014–05–25, Amendment 39–17798 (79
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in making a regulatory distinction, and FR 15665, March 21, 2014), and adding
air commerce by prescribing regulations (4) Will not have a significant the following new AD:
for practices, methods, and procedures economic impact, positive or negative, 2017–01–01 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment
on a substantial number of small entities 39–18768; Docket No. FAA–2013–1015;
the Administrator finds necessary for
Directorate Identifier 2013–NE–37–AD.
safety in air commerce. This regulation under the criteria of the Regulatory
is within the scope of that authority Flexibility Act. (a) Effective Date
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD is effective January 26, 2017.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
that is likely to exist or develop on
(b) Affected ADs
products identified in this rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
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action. safety, Incorporation by reference, This AD replaces AD 2014–05–25,
Safety. Amendment 39–17798 (79 FR 15665, March
Regulatory Findings 21, 2014).
This AD will not have federalism Adoption of the Amendment (c) Applicability
implications under Executive Order Accordingly, under the authority This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
13132. This AD will not have a delegated to me by the Administrator, RB211-Trent 970–84, RB211-Trent 970B–84,
substantial direct effect on the States, on the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal RB211-Trent 972–84, RB211-Trent 972B–84,
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TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (f)—TBH IN-SHOP INSPECTIONS—Continued
Repeat
inspection
Applicable NMSB and Alternate NMSB instructions
Affected TBH P/N and feature Initial inspection interval
paragraph acceptable for prior compliance (not to
exceed)
Pre-mod 72–J024 TBH—Mount RB.211–72–AH154, Revi- On-wing: RB.211–72–AH154, Re- Before exceeding 1,000 1,000 FCs.
Lug Forging LE Areas—for a sion 5, Paragraph 3.B. vision 5, Section 3.A, or In- FCs since new.
TBH which has not exceeded shop: RB.211–72–AG971, Revi-
900 FCs since new on April 7, sion 2, Paragraph 3.C.
2014.
Pre-mod 72–J024 TBH—Mount RB.211–72–AJ101, Para- On-wing: RB.211–72–AH154 Rev Within 100 FCs after the 1,000 FCs.
Lug Forging LE Areas—for a graph 3.B. 5, Section 3.A, or In-shop: effective date of this
TBH which has exceeded 900 RB.211–72–AG971, Revision 2, AD.
FCs since new on April 7, 2014. Paragraph 3.C.
Post-mod 72–J024 TBH—Mount RB.211–72–AJ101, Para- On-wing: RB.211–72–AJ101, Sec- Before exceeding 1,000 1,000 FCs.
Lug Forging LE and Cutback graph 3.B. tion 3.A, or In-shop: RB.211– FCs since NMSB
Areas. 72–AG971 Rev 2, Paragraph RB.211-72–J024 em-
3.C. bodiment.
(g) Credit For Previous Actions (j) Related Information information on the availability of this
(1) If you performed inspections and (1) For more information about this AD, material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
corrective actions on an engine before the contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, (5) You may view this service information
effective date of this AD, in accordance with Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & at the National Archives and Records
earlier versions of RR Alert NMSB RB.211– Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Administration (NARA). For information on
72–AG971, Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016, or Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– the availability of this material at NARA, call
RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH154, Revision 7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
5, dated May 5, 2016, you met the robert.green@faa.gov. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
requirements of paragraph (f)(1) or (2) of this (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation locations.html.
AD, as applicable. Safety Agency AD 2016–0193, dated Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
(2) If, on or before April 7, 2014, you September 30, 2016, for more information. December 22, 2016.
performed the inspections and corrective You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at http:// Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
of this AD using RR Technical Variance (TV) www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2013–1015. Aircraft Certification Service.
No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July 4, 2012 or
(3) RR TV No. 124801, Issue 2, dated July [FR Doc. 2017–00398 Filed 1–10–17; 8:45 am]
earlier versions; or RR TV No. 124851, Issue
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
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
met the requirements for a mount lug run-out 1, dated March 25, 2013, and Repeater TV
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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
performed the inspections and corrective this AD, can be obtained from RR using the
actions required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) contact information in paragraph (k)(3) of Federal Aviation Administration
of this AD using RR Repeater TV No. 132043, this AD.
Issue 1, dated March 25, 2013 or earlier 14 CFR Parts 61, 68, and 91
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 [Docket No.: FAA–2016–9157; Amdt. Nos.
earlier versions; you met the requirements for approved the incorporation by reference 61–140, 68–1, and 91–347]
the mount lug forging LE inspections of this (IBR) of the service information listed in this
AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR RIN 2120–AK96
part 51.
(h) Optional Terminating Action
(2) You must use this service information Alternative Pilot Physical Examination
(1) Accomplishment of corrective actions as applicable to do the actions required by and Education Requirements
required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
AD does not constitute terminating action for (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Service Bulletin AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the repetitive inspections required by this RB.211–72–J055, dated March 22, 2016. Administration (FAA), Department of
AD. (ii) RR Alert Non-Modification Service Transportation (DOT).
(2) Modification of an engine in accordance Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–72–AJ101, dated
with the instructions of RR SB RB.211–72– May 5, 2016; ACTION: Final rule.
J055, dated March 22, 2016, constitutes (iii) RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AG971,
terminating action for the repetitive Revision 2, dated May 5, 2016; and SUMMARY: This final rule will allow
inspections required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (iv) RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH154, airmen to exercise pilot in command
(2) of this AD for that engine, provided that, Revision 5, dated May 5, 2016. privileges in certain aircraft without
following this modification, no affected TBH (3) For RR service information identified in holding a current medical certificate.
is installed on that engine. this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate This rule, which conforms FAA
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Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, regulations with legislation, is intended
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–1332–
(AMOCs) to ensure that pilots who complete a
242424; fax: 011–44–1332–245418, or email:
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_
medical education course, meet certain
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use team.jsp. medical requirements, and comply with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to (4) You may view this service information aircraft and operating restrictions are
make your request. You may email your at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 allowed to act as pilot in command for
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For most part 91 operations.
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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 January 26, 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 3146 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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