82 FR 34259 - Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 140 (July 24, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 140 (July 24, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-15434 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 140 (Monday, July 24, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34259-34261] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15434] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0115; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-04-AD; Amendment 39-18967; AD 2017-15-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2017-04-51 for all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines. AD 2017-04-51 required inspecting, wrapping, and replacing the affected drain valve assembly (DV) installed on these Arriel 1 engines. This AD requires inspecting and wrapping affected DVs and replacing those DVs found to be defective. This AD eliminates the terminating action that existed under AD 2017-04-51 and reduces the population of affected parts. This AD was prompted by reports of additional fuel leaks originating from the DV on certain Arriel engines. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 8, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 8, 2017. We must receive any comments on this AD by September 7, 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 Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. 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-2017-0115. 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-2017- 0115; 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: [[Page 34260]] 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-2017-0115; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-04-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 March 8, 2017, we issued AD 2017-04-51, Amendment 39-18824 (82 FR 13753, March 15, 2017), for all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines. AD 2017-04-51 resulted from reports of fuel leaks originating from the DV on certain Arriel engines. We issued AD 2017- 04-51 to prevent an engine compartment fire, in-flight shutdown, and damage to the helicopter. Actions Since AD 2017-04-51 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-04-51, we received reports of additional fuel leaks on DVs with compliant diaphragm hole positions. Also since we issued AD 2017-04-51, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued AD 2017-0064R1, dated June 27, 2017, which requires initial and repetitive inspections and replacement of any DVs that do not pass inspection. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. The Alert MSB describes procedures for inspecting, wrapping, and replacing the DV. This service information is available 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 inspecting and wrapping affected DVs and replacing those DVs found to be defective. This AD requires operators to continue to perform repetitive inspections even if the defective DV is replaced with an affected DV that is eligible for installation. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the compliance requirements are within 10 flight hours or 7 days. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 200 engines installed on helicopters of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspecting, wrapping, and replacing 4.5 work-hours x $85 per $70 $452.50 $90,500 the DV. hour = $382.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, [[Page 34261]] 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) 2017-04-51, Amendment 39-18824 (82 FR 13753, March 15, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2017-15-07 Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A.: Amendment 39-18967; Docket No. FAA-2017-0115; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-04-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 8, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-04-51, Amendment 39-18824 (82 FR 13753, March 15, 2017). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 turboshaft engines equipped with a drain valve assembly (DV) manufactured, repaired, or overhauled after December 31, 2015; with a diaphragm, part number 9 164 95 002 0, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7321, Fuel Control/ Turbine Engines. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaks originating from the DV on certain Arriel engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent an engine compartment fire, in-flight shutdown, and damage to the helicopter. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within 10 flight hours or 7 days, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the affected DV for fuel leakage: (i) If a fuel leak is detected, replace the affected DV with a DV eligible for installation, before the next flight. (ii) If no fuel leak is detected, before the next flight, wrap the affected DV with a self-amalgamate tape or heat shrinkable tubing using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.4, in Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. (2) After wrapping an affected DV, as specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, inspect the DV for fuel leakage before each first flight of the day. If a fuel leak is detected, replace the affected DV with a DV eligible for installation before the next flight. (3) If, during any inspection required by this AD, the wrapping is found defective (loose, missing, or damaged), before the next flight, remove the wrap and re-wrap the affected DV using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.4, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. (4) If you replace the affected DV with another affected DV eligible for installation, you must still continue to perform the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. (g) Installation Prohibition From the effective date of this AD, do not install any engine with an affected DV on any helicopter unless the DV has been wrapped and is leak-free in accordance with the instructions in paragraph 2.4 of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. (h) Definition For the purpose of this AD, a DV eligible for installation is: (1) A DV that is not affected by this AD; or (2) a DV that is affected by this AD, is leak-free, and is wrapped in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.4, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. (i) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the initial inspection and corrective actions (including wrapping of a DV) accomplished before the effective date of this AD using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2, of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A292 73 0851, Version A, dated January 31, 2017. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (k) Related Information (1) For further 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 No. 2017- 0064R1, dated June 27, 2017, for more information. (l) 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) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Safran Helicopter Engines service information identified in this AD, contact Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 13, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-15434 Filed 7-21-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(c) Applicability visual inspections required in paragraph and wrapping affected DVs and
This AD applies to Piper Aircraft, Inc. (h)(2) of this AD. replacing those DVs found to be
Models PA–23, PA–23–160, PA–23–235, PA– (2) Disable or remove the heater. defective. This AD eliminates the
23–250, PA–E23–250, and PA–30 airplanes, (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance terminating action that existed under
all serial numbers, certificated in any (AMOCs) AD 2017–04–51 and reduces the
category. population of affected parts. This AD
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
(d) Subject Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the was prompted by reports of additional
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/ authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if fuel leaks originating from the DV on
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America requested using the procedures found in 14 certain Arriel engines. We are issuing
Code 21, Air Conditioning. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, this AD to correct the unsafe condition
send your request to your principal inspector
(e) Unsafe Condition on these products.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
This AD was prompted by the potential of appropriate. If sending information directly DATES: This AD is effective August 8,
carbon monoxide entering the airplane cabin. to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 2017.
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of attention of the person identified in The Director of the Federal Register
the combustion heater exhaust extension, paragraph (k) of this AD. approved the incorporation by reference
which could lead to carbon monoxide (2) Before using any approved AMOC, of a certain publication listed in this AD
entering the airplane cabin. notify your appropriate principal inspector, as of August 8, 2017.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager We must receive any comments on
(f) Compliance of the local flight standards district office/
Comply with this AD within the certificate holding district office.
this AD by September 7, 2017.
compliance times specified, unless already (3) AMOCs approved for paragraphs (a) ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
done. and (b) of AD 69–13–03 are approved as using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(g) Mild Steel or Stainless Steel Exhaust AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Extension Determination this AD. methods:
Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (k) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(TIS) after December 14, 1973 (the effective For more information about this AD,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
date retained from AD 69–13–03 as amended contact Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
by AD 69–13–03, Amendment 39–785 (38 FR FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
33765, December 7, 1973)), remove the heater 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, • Mail: U.S. Department of
exhaust tube shroud and by means of a Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474–5535; fax: Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
magnet determine if Stewart-Warner part (404) 474–5606; email: scott.hopper@faa.gov. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
number (P/N) 486238 exhaust extension W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(Piper P/N 754–708) is mild steel (magnetic) Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 12,
or stainless steel (non-magnetic). If the 2017. Washington, DC 20590.
exhaust extension is stainless steel, then no Pat Mullen, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
further action is required by this AD. Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Aircraft Certification Service. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(h) Mild Steel Exhaust Extensions W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
[FR Doc. 2017–15213 Filed 7–21–17; 8:45 am]
If there is a mild steel Stewart-Warner Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
P/N 486238 exhaust extension (Piper P/N BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
754–708) installed on the airplane, within 25
except Federal holidays.
hours TIS after August 28, 2017 (the effective
date of this AD), you must do one of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in
following actions found in paragraph (h)(1) this AD, contact Safran Helicopter
through (3) of this AD. Federal Aviation Administration Engines, S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France;
(1) Replace the mild steel exhaust phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00; fax: (33) 05
extension with a stainless steel exhaust 14 CFR Part 39 59 74 45 15. You may view this service
extension. information at the FAA, Engine &
(2) Visually inspect the mild steel exhaust [Docket No. FAA–2017–0115; Directorate
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
extension for deterioration (cracks, corrosion, Identifier 2017–NE–04–AD; Amendment 39–
18967; AD 2017–15–07] Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
rust, and/or flaking) and repetitively
thereafter visually inspect the exhaust information on the availability of this
RIN 2120–AA64 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
extension at intervals not to exceed 25 hours
TIS or until the mild steel exhaust extension It is also available on the Internet at
is replaced with a stainless steel exhaust
Airworthiness Directives; Safran http://www.regulations.gov by searching
extension. Helicopter Engines, S.A., Turboshaft for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(3) Disable or remove the combustion Engines 0115.
heater.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket
(i) Deterioration of the Mild Steel Exhaust Administration (FAA), DOT.
Extension ACTION: Final rule; request for You may examine the AD docket on
If deterioration (cracks, corrosion, rust, comments. the Internet at http://
and/or flaking) of the extension is found www.regulations.gov by searching for
during any of the inspections required in SUMMARY: We are superseding and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, before further airworthiness directive (AD) 2017–04– 0115; or in person at the Docket
flight, you must do one of the following 51 for all Safran Helicopter Engines, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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actions in paragraph (i)(1) or (2) of this AD. S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 1C2, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(1) Replace the exhaust extension with a 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
stainless steel exhaust extension or a mild
steel P/N 486238 exhaust extension that has
turboshaft engines. AD 2017–04–51 contains this AD, the mandatory
been inspected per paragraph (h)(2) of this required inspecting, wrapping, and continuing airworthiness information,
AD and was found free of deterioration. If replacing the affected drain valve regulatory evaluation, any comments
you install a mild steel P/N 486238 exhaust assembly (DV) installed on these Arriel received, and other information. The
extension, you must continue the repetitive 1 engines. This AD requires inspecting address for the Docket Office (phone:
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the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal detected, replace the affected DV with a DV (2) You must use this service information
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as eligible for installation before the next flight. as applicable to do the actions required by
follows: (3) If, during any inspection required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
this AD, the wrapping is found defective (i) Safran Helicopter Engines Alert
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (loose, missing, or damaged), before the next Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A292 73
flight, remove the wrap and re-wrap the 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017.
DIRECTIVES affected DV using the Accomplishment (ii) Reserved.
Instructions, paragraph 2.4, of Safran (3) For Safran Helicopter Engines service
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A292 73 information identified in this AD, contact
continues to read as follows: 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (4) If you replace the affected DV with Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00;
another affected DV eligible for installation, fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15.
§ 39.13 [Amended] you must still continue to perform the (4) You may view this service information
repetitive inspections required by paragraph at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (f)(2) of this AD. District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
removing airworthiness directive (AD) information on the availability of this
(g) Installation Prohibition
2017–04–51, Amendment 39–18824 (82 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
FR 13753, March 15, 2017), and adding From the effective date of this AD, do not
(5) You may view this service information
install any engine with an affected DV on any
the following new AD: helicopter unless the DV has been wrapped
at the National Archives and Records
2017–15–07 Safran Helicopter Engines, Administration (NARA). For information on
and is leak-free in accordance with the
S.A.: Amendment 39–18967; Docket No. instructions in paragraph 2.4 of Safran the availability of this material at NARA, call
FAA–2017–0115; Directorate Identifier Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. A292 73 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
2017–NE–04–AD. 0853, Version A, dated April 7, 2017. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
(a) Effective Date (h) Definition
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
This AD is effective August 8, 2017. For the purpose of this AD, a DV eligible July 13, 2017.
for installation is:
(b) Affected ADs Robert J. Ganley,
(1) A DV that is not affected by this AD;
This AD replaces AD 2017–04–51, or Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Amendment 39–18824 (82 FR 13753, March (2) a DV that is affected by this AD, is leak- Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
15, 2017). free, and is wrapped in accordance with the [FR Doc. 2017–15434 Filed 7–21–17; 8:45 am]
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2.4, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(c) Applicability of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No.
This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7,
Engines, S.A., Arriel 1A1, 1A2, 1B, 1C, 1C1, 2017.
1C2, 1D, 1D1, 1E2, 1K1, 1S, and 1S1 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
(i) Credit for Previous Actions SECURITY
turboshaft engines equipped with a drain
valve assembly (DV) manufactured, repaired, You may take credit for the initial
or overhauled after December 31, 2015; with inspection and corrective actions (including Coast Guard
a diaphragm, part number 9 164 95 002 0, wrapping of a DV) accomplished before the
installed. effective date of this AD using the 33 CFR Part 165
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 2,
(d) Subject of Safran Helicopter Engines Alert MSB No. [Docket Number USCG–2017–0385]
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) A292 73 0851, Version A, dated January 31,
Code 7321, Fuel Control/Turbine Engines. 2017. RIN 1625–AA00
(e) Unsafe Condition (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Safety Zone; Canal Fest Water Ski
(AMOCs)
This AD was prompted by reports of fuel Show; Erie Canal System, Fish Creek,
leaks originating from the DV on certain (1) The Manager, Engine Certification Sylvan Beach, NY
Arriel engines. We are issuing this AD to Office, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
prevent an engine compartment fire, in-flight the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
shutdown, and damage to the helicopter. make your request. You may email your
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. ACTION: Temporary final rule.
(f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
Comply with this AD within the establishing a temporary safety zone on
compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ the Erie Canal System, Fish Creek,
done.
(1) Within 10 flight hours or 7 days, certificate holding district office. Sylvan Beach, NY. This safety zone is
whichever occurs first, after the effective date (k) Related Information
intended to restrict vessels from
of this AD, visually inspect the affected DV portions of the Erie Canal System at
(1) For further information about this AD, Fish Creek during the Canal Fest Water
for fuel leakage: contact: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
(i) If a fuel leak is detected, replace the Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Ski Show on August 13, 2017. This
affected DV with a DV eligible for Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, temporary safety zone is necessary to
installation, before the next flight. Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– protect mariners and vessels from the
(ii) If no fuel leak is detected, before the 7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: navigational hazards associated with
next flight, wrap the affected DV with a self- robert.green@faa.gov. high speed craft and water skiers. Entry
amalgamate tape or heat shrinkable tubing (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
using the Accomplishment Instructions,
of vessels or persons into this zone is
Safety Agency AD No. 2017–0064R1, dated prohibited unless specifically
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paragraph 2.4, in Safran Helicopter Engines June 27, 2017, for more information.
Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. authorized by the Captain of the Port
A292 73 0853, Version A, dated April 7, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference Buffalo.
2017. (1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This rule is effective from 12:15
(2) After wrapping an affected DV, as approved the incorporation by reference
specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
p.m. to 2:45 p.m. August 13, 2017.
inspect the DV for fuel leakage before each paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: To view documents
first flight of the day. If a fuel leak is part 51. mentioned in this preamble as being
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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 August 8, 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 34259 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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