82_FR_37449 82 FR 37296 - Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

82 FR 37296 - Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 153 (August 10, 2017)

Page Range37296-37298
FR Document2017-16968

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines. This AD requires an inspection of connecting rods and replacement of affected connecting rod small end bushings. This AD was prompted by several reports of connecting rod failures resulting in uncontained engine failure and in- flight shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0788; Product Identifier 2017-NE-27-AD; Amendment 
39-18988; AD 2017-16-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
models of Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines. This AD requires an 
inspection of connecting rods and replacement of affected connecting 
rod small end bushings. This AD was prompted by several reports of 
connecting rod failures resulting in uncontained engine failure and in-
flight shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 15, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 15, 
2017.
    We must receive comments on this AD by September 25, 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 final rule, contact 
Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 
800-258-3279; fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. You may view this 
service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 
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-2017-0788.

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-
0788; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street 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: Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, 
New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 
11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We have received 5 reports of uncontained engine failures and IFSDs 
due to failed connecting rods on various models of Lycoming Engines 
reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 of Lycoming Engines Mandatory 
Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, that were 
overhauled or repaired using any replacement part listed in Table 2 of 
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017,

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which was shipped from Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in 
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017. This AD 
requires accomplishing the instructions in Lycoming Engines MSB No. 
632B, dated August 4, 2017, except for the instruction to complete the 
online survey as specified in the MSB. This condition, if not 
corrected, could result in uncontained engine failure, total engine 
power loss, IFSD, and possible loss of the airplane. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent connecting rod failure.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated 
August 4, 2017. The MSB describes procedures for inspecting connecting 
rods and replacing connecting rod small end bushings. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service 
information described previously, except as discussed under 
``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information''.

Differences Between This AD and the Service Information

    Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017 requires you to 
complete an online survey at www.lycoming.com/SB632, review your 
inventory of any part listed in Table 2 of the MSB, and sending certain 
parts to Lycoming Engines. This AD does not include those requirements.

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 
compliance is required within 10 operating hours. 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.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-
0788 and Product Identifier 2017-NE-27-AD at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
final rule 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 final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 778 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
            Action                    Labor cost           Parts cost        product      Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection...................  15 work-hours x $85 per          $150.00          $1,425  $1,108,650.00 per
                                hour = $1,275 per                                         inspection cycle.
                                inspection cycle.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have 
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Connecting rod replacement on 4-cylinder        12 work-hours x $85 per hour =         $1,150.00       $2,170.00
 engine.                                         $1,020.00.
Connecting rod replacement on 6-cylinder        18 work-hours x $85 per hour =          5,150.00        6,680.00
 engine.                                         $1,530.00.
Connecting rod replacement on 8-cylinder        20 work-hours x $85 per hour =          5,150.00        6,850.00
 engine.                                         $1,700.00.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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

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products identified in this rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

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, 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2017-16-11 Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines: (Type Certificate 
previously held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation): 
Amendment 39-18988; Docket No. FAA-2017-0788; Product Identifier 
2017-NE-27-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 15, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to:
    (1) All Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 
of Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated 
August 4, 2017, and
    (2) all Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines that were 
overhauled or repaired using any replacement part listed in Table 2 
of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, which was 
shipped from Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in Table 2 of 
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8520, Reciprocating 
Engine Power Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by several reports of connecting rod 
failures resulting in uncontained engine failure and in-flight 
shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD to prevent connecting rod 
failure. The unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result in 
uncontained engine failure, total engine power loss, IFSD, and 
possible loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    (1) For all affected engines, within 10 operating hours after 
the effective date of this AD, inspect all affected connecting rods 
as specified in Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, 
except for the instruction to complete the online survey and the 
instruction to review your inventory.
    (2) Replace all connecting rods that fail the inspection 
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD with parts eligible for 
installation.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD:
    (1) Do not install any Lycoming Engines reciprocating engine 
that was overhauled or repaired using any replacement part listed in 
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, 
which was shipped from Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in 
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, and
    (2) do not install any part listed in Table 2 of Lycoming 
Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017 into any Lycoming Engines 
reciprocating engine.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD if you performed those actions before the effective date of 
this AD using Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632A, dated July 23, 2017 or 
earlier versions.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
    (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

    For more information about this AD, contact Norman Perenson, 
Aerospace Engineer, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-
5531; email: [email protected].

(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) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 632B, dated 
August 4, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Lycoming Engines service information identified in this 
AD, contact Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 
17701; phone: 800-258-3279; fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: 
www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine and 
Propeller Standards Branch. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference 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 August 7, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Management Facility between 9 a.m. Options range from recalls to export ACTION: Final rule; request for and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, information, regulations, directives, and comments. except Federal holidays. The AD docket notices. Customers can add or delete contains this final rule, the regulatory SUMMARY: We are adopting a new subscriptions themselves, and have the evaluation, any comments received, and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain option to password protect their other information. The street address for models of Lycoming Engines accounts. the Docket Office (phone: 800–647– reciprocating engines. This AD requires USDA Non-Discrimination Statement an inspection of connecting rods and 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. replacement of affected connecting rod Comments will be available in the AD No agency, officer, or employee of the small end bushings. This AD was docket shortly after receipt. USDA shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, prompted by several reports of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: gender identity, sexual orientation, connecting rod failures resulting in Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, disability, age, marital status, family/ uncontained engine failure and in-flight New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 parental status, income derived from a shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, public assistance program, or political AD to address the unsafe condition on NY 11590; phone: 516–228–7337; fax: beliefs, exclude from participation in, these products. 516–794–5531; email: deny the benefits of, or subject to DATES: This AD is effective August 15, norman.perenson@faa.gov. discrimination any person in the United 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: States under any program or activity The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference Discussion conducted by the USDA. of a certain publication listed in this AD We have received 5 reports of How To File a Complaint of as of August 15, 2017. uncontained engine failures and IFSDs Discrimination We must receive comments on this due to failed connecting rods on various To file a complaint of discrimination, AD by September 25, 2017. models of Lycoming Engines mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES complete the USDA Program ADDRESSES: You may send comments, reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 Discrimination Complaint Form, which using the procedures found in 14 CFR of Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service may be accessed online at http:// 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated August www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ methods: 4, 2017, that were overhauled or docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to repaired using any replacement part 12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you http://www.regulations.gov. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 153 / Thursday, August 10, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 37297 which was shipped from Lycoming develop in other products of the same Comments Invited Engines during the dates listed in Table type design. 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, This AD is a final rule that involves AD Requirements requirements affecting flight safety and dated August 4, 2017. This AD requires accomplishing the instructions in This AD requires accomplishing the was not preceded by notice and an Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated actions specified in the service opportunity for public comment. August 4, 2017, except for the information described previously, However, we invite you to send any instruction to complete the online except as discussed under ‘‘Differences written data, views, or arguments about survey as specified in the MSB. This Between the AD and the Service this final rule. Send your comments to Information’’. an address listed under the ADDRESSES condition, if not corrected, could result in uncontained engine failure, total Differences Between This AD and the section. Include the docket number engine power loss, IFSD, and possible Service Information FAA–2017–0788 and Product Identifier loss of the airplane. We are issuing this 2017–NE–27–AD at the beginning of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, your comments. We specifically invite AD to prevent connecting rod failure. dated August 4, 2017 requires you to comments on the overall regulatory, Related Service Information Under 1 complete an online survey at economic, environmental, and energy CFR Part 51 www.lycoming.com/SB632, review your aspects of this final rule. We will inventory of any part listed in Table 2 consider all comments received by the Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service of the MSB, and sending certain parts to Lycoming Engines. This AD does not closing date and may amend this final Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated August rule because of those comments. 4, 2017. The MSB describes procedures include those requirements. for inspecting connecting rods and We will post all comments we FAA’s Justification and Determination replacing connecting rod small end receive, without change, to http:// of the Effective Date bushings. This service information is www.regulations.gov, including any An unsafe condition exists that personal information you provide. We reasonably available because the requires the immediate adoption of this will also post a report summarizing each interested parties have access to it AD. The FAA has found that the risk to substantive verbal contact we receive through their normal course of business the flying public justifies waiving notice about this final rule. or by the means identified in the and comment prior to adoption of this ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance rule because compliance is required FAA’s Determination within 10 operating hours. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for We estimate that this AD affects 778 We are issuing this AD because we prior public comment are impracticable engines installed on airplanes of U.S. evaluated all the relevant information and that good cause exists for making registry. and determined the unsafe condition this amendment effective in less than 30 We estimate the following costs to described previously is likely to exist or days. comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators Inspection .......... 15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 per $150.00 $1,425 $1,108,650.00 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that any necessary replacements that would inspection. We have no way of might need these replacements: ON-CONDITION COSTS Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Connecting rod replacement on 4-cylinder engine ...... 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020.00 ................. $1,150.00 $2,170.00 Connecting rod replacement on 6-cylinder engine ...... 18 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,530.00 ................. 5,150.00 6,680.00 Connecting rod replacement on 8-cylinder engine ...... 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700.00 ................. 5,150.00 6,850.00 According to the manufacturer, some Authority for This Rulemaking Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: of the costs of this AD may be covered Title 49 of the United States Code ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that under warranty, thereby reducing the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue section, Congress charges the FAA with cost impact on affected individuals. We rules on aviation safety. 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37298 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 153 / Thursday, August 10, 2017 / Rules and Regulations products identified in this rulemaking FAA–2017–0788; Product Identifier No. 632A, dated July 23, 2017 or earlier action. 2017–NE–27–AD. versions. This AD is issued in accordance with (a) Effective Date (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance authority delegated by the Executive This AD is effective August 15, 2017. (AMOCs) Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (b) Affected ADs (1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs In accordance with that order, issuance None. for this AD, if requested using the procedures of ADs is normally a function of the (c) Applicability found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Compliance and Airworthiness This AD applies to: 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your Division, but during this transition (1) All Lycoming Engines reciprocating principal inspector or local Flight Standards period, the Executive Director has engines listed in Table 1 of Lycoming District Office, as appropriate. If sending delegated the authority to issue ADs Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) information directly to the manager of the applicable to engines, propellers, and No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, and certification office, send it to the attention of associated appliances to the Manager, (2) all Lycoming Engines reciprocating the person identified in paragraph (j) of this Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, engines that were overhauled or repaired using any replacement part listed in Table 2 AD. Policy and Innovation Division. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated Regulatory Findings August 4, 2017, which was shipped from notify your appropriate principal inspector, Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in or lacking a principal inspector, the manager This AD will not have federalism Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, of the local flight standards district office/ implications under Executive Order dated August 4, 2017. certificate holding district office. 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on (d) Subject (k) Related Information the relationship between the national Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) For more information about this AD, government and the States, or on the Code 8520, Reciprocating Engine Power contact Norman Perenson, Aerospace distribution of power and Section. Engineer, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 responsibilities among the various (e) Unsafe Condition Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY levels of government. This AD was prompted by several reports 11590; phone: 516–228–7337; fax: 516–794– For the reasons discussed above, I of connecting rod failures resulting in 5531; email: norman.perenson@faa.gov. certify that this AD: uncontained engine failure and in-flight (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (l) Material Incorporated by Reference shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD action’’ under Executive Order 12866, to prevent connecting rod failure. The unsafe (1) The Director of the Federal Register (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under condition, if not corrected, could result in approved the incorporation by reference DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures uncontained engine failure, total engine (IBR) of the service information listed in this (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), power loss, IFSD, and possible loss of the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation airplane. part 51. in Alaska, and (f) Compliance (2) You must use this service information (4) Will not have a significant as applicable to do the actions required by Comply with this AD within the economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. on a substantial number of small entities done. (i) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service under the criteria of the Regulatory Bulletin No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017. (g) Required Actions (ii) Reserved. Flexibility Act. (1) For all affected engines, within 10 (3) For Lycoming Engines service List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 operating hours after the effective date of this information identified in this AD, contact Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD, inspect all affected connecting rods as Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, specified in Lycoming Engines MSB No. Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800–258– safety, Incorporation by reference, 632B, dated August 4, 2017, except for the Safety. 3279; fax: 570–327–7101; Internet: instruction to complete the online survey and www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/ Adoption of the Amendment the instruction to review your inventory. (2) Replace all connecting rods that fail the TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. Accordingly, under the authority inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of (4) You may view this service information delegated to me by the Administrator, this AD with parts eligible for installation. at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Branch. For information on the availability of (h) Installation Prohibition this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. follows: After the effective date of this AD: (5) You may view this service information PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Do not install any Lycoming Engines that is incorporated by reference at the DIRECTIVES reciprocating engine that was overhauled or National Archives and Records repaired using any replacement part listed in Administration (NARA). For information on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, the availability of this material at NARA, call dated August 4, 2017, which was shipped continues to read as follows: 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// from Lycoming Engines during the dates Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. listed in Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, and locations.html. § 39.13 [Amended] (2) do not install any part listed in Table Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 7, 2017. mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES the following new airworthiness August 4, 2017 into any Lycoming Engines reciprocating engine. Robert J. Ganley, directive (AD): Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 2017–16–11 Lycoming Engines (i) Credit for Previous Actions Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. Reciprocating Engines: (Type Certificate You may take credit for the actions [FR Doc. 2017–16968 Filed 8–9–17; 8:45 am] previously held by Textron Lycoming required by paragraph (g) of this AD if you Division, AVCO Corporation): performed those actions before the effective BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Amendment 39–18988; Docket No. date of this AD using Lycoming Engines MSB VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Aug 09, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\10AUR1.SGM 10AUR1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective August 15, 2017.
ContactNorman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 37296 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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