82_FR_44008 82 FR 43827 - Special Conditions: Safran Aircraft Engines, Silvercrest-2 SC-2D; Rated Takeoff Thrust at High Ambient Temperature

82 FR 43827 - Special Conditions: Safran Aircraft Engines, Silvercrest-2 SC-2D; Rated Takeoff Thrust at High Ambient Temperature

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 181 (September 20, 2017)

Page Range43827-43829
FR Document2017-19952

These special conditions are issued for the Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE), Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model. This engine model will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with an additional takeoff rating that maintains takeoff thrust in certain high ambient temperature conditions for a maximum accumulated usage of 20 minutes in any one flight. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 33

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0586; Special Conditions No. 33-019-SC]


Special Conditions: Safran Aircraft Engines, Silvercrest-2 SC-2D; 
Rated Takeoff Thrust at High Ambient Temperature

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final special conditions.

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SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Safran Aircraft 
Engines (SAE), Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model. This engine model will 
have a novel or unusual design feature associated with an additional 
takeoff rating that maintains takeoff thrust in certain high ambient 
temperature conditions for a maximum accumulated usage of 20 minutes in 
any one flight. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain 
adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These 
special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the 
Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety 
equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: Effective September 20, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Fitzgerald, AIR-6A1, Engine and 
Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5213; telephone (781) 
238-7130; facsimile (781) 238-7199; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under standard practice, the effective date 
of final special conditions would be 30 days after the date of 
publication in the Federal Register. However, as the certification date 
for the SAE, Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model is imminent; the FAA 
finds that good cause exists to make these special conditions effective 
upon publication.

Background

    On April 19, 2011, SNECMA, now known as SAE, applied for a type 
certificate for the Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model. On April 30, 
2014, SAE requested an extension to their original type certificate 
application, which the FAA granted through June 30, 2015. On May 26, 
2015, SAE requested another extension to their type certificate 
application, which the FAA granted through September 30, 2018.
    SAE proposed an additional takeoff rating that maintains takeoff 
thrust in certain high ambient temperature conditions with all engines 
operating (AEO) for the Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model. Therefore, 
the Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model would have two different takeoff 
ratings. The first rating corresponds with the rated takeoff thrust of 
the engine. The second rating maintains the takeoff thrust in certain 
high ambient temperature conditions. This additional takeoff rating is 
named ``Rated Takeoff Thrust at High Ambient Temperature'' (Rated 
TOTHAT). The ``Rated TOTHAT'' is an approved engine thrust developed 
under specified altitudes and temperatures within the operating 
limitations established for the engine during takeoff operation for a 
maximum usage of 20 minutes in any one flight.

Type Certification Basis

    Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 
CFR) 21.17, SAE must show that the Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model 
meets the applicable provisions of 14 CFR part 33, amendments 33-1 
through 33-34 in effect on the date of application. The FAA has 
determined that the applicable airworthiness regulations in part 33 do 
not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the 
Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model because of their novel and unusual 
design feature referred to as ``Rated TOTHAT''. Therefore, these 
special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of 14 CFR 11.19 
and 14 CFR 21.16, and will become part of the type certification basis 
for Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine models in accordance with Sec.  
21.17(a)(2).
    If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness 
regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for 
the SAE, Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model because of a novel or unusual 
design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions 
of Sec.  21.16.
    Special conditions are initially applicable to the engine model for 
which they are issued. Should the type certificate for that engine 
model be amended later to include any other engine model(s) that 
incorporates the same novel or unusual design feature, the special 
conditions would also apply to the other engine models under Sec.  
21.101.
    In addition to complying with the applicable product airworthiness 
regulations and special conditions, the Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine 
model must comply with the fuel venting and exhaust emission 
requirements of 14 CFR part 34.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

    The Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model will incorporate a novel or 
unusual design feature, referred to as ``Rated TOTHAT''. This 
additional takeoff rating increases the exhaust gas temperature (EGT) 
limit that maintains takeoff thrust in certain high ambient temperature 
conditions for a maximum of 20 minutes in any one flight.

Discussion

    The ``Rated TOTHAT'' is designed for use during takeoff in 
specified high altitudes and high ambient temperature conditions. It 
maintains thrust during takeoff for a maximum of 20 minutes in any one 
flight. These special conditions contain additional mandatory post-
flight inspection and maintenance action requirements associated with 
any use of the ``Rated TOTHAT''. These requirements add a rating 
definition in paragraph 1.1 below and mandate required inspections in 
the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA); instructions for 
installing and operating the engine; engine rating and operating 
limitations; instrument connection; and endurance testing.
    The current requirements of the endurance test under 14 CFR 33.87 
represent a typical airplane flight profile and the severity of the 
takeoff rating. Therefore, the endurance test under Sec.  33.87 covers 
normal, AEO takeoff conditions for which the engine control system 
limits the engine to the takeoff thrust rating. It is intended to 
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the airplane flight profile during takeoff under specified ambient 
temperatures for a time until the mandatory inspection and maintenance 
actions can be performed.
    These special conditions require additional test cycles that 
include at least a 150 hours of engine operation as specified in Sec.  
33.87(a), to demonstrate the engine is capable of performing the 
``Rated TOTHAT'' rating during AEO conditions without disassembly or 
modification.
    The associated engine deterioration, after use of the ``Rated 
TOTHAT'', is not known without the intervening mandatory inspections in 
these special conditions. These mandatory inspections ensure the engine 
will continue to comply with its certification basis, which includes 
these special conditions, after any use of the ``Rated TOTHAT''. The 
applicant is expected to assess the deterioration from use of the 
``Rated TOTHAT''. The airworthiness limitations section (ALS) must 
prescribe the mandatory post-flight inspections and maintenance actions 
associated with any use of the ``Rated TOTHAT''.
    These requirements maintain a level of safety equivalent to the 
level intended by the applicable airworthiness standards in effect on 
the date of application.

Discussion of Comments

    Notice of proposed special conditions No. 33-17-01-SC for the SAE, 
Silvercrest-2 SC-2D; Rated Takeoff Thrust at High Ambient Temperature 
engine model was published in the Federal Register on July 03, 2017 (82 
FR 30800). No comments were received, and the special conditions are 
adopted as proposed.

Applicability

    As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the 
Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model. Should SAE apply at a later date for 
a change to the type certificate to include another model on the same 
type certificate incorporating the same novel or unusual design 
feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well.

Conclusion

    This action affects only the ``Rated TOTHAT'' features on 
Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine models. It is not a rule of general 
applicability and applies only to SAE who requested FAA approval of 
this engine feature.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 33

    Aircraft, Engines, Aviation Safety, Reporting and Recordkeeping 
requirements.

    The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704.

The Special Conditions

    Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of 
the type certification basis for SAE, Silvercrest-2 SC-2D engine model.

1. Part 1 Definition.

    ``Rated Take-off Thrust at High Ambient Temperature'' (Rated 
TOTHAT) means the approved engine thrust developed under specified 
altitudes and temperatures within the operating limitations established 
for the engine during takeoff operation. Use is limited to two periods, 
no longer than 10 minutes each under one engine inoperative (OEI) 
conditions or 5 minutes each under all engines operating (AEO) 
conditions in any one flight for a maximum accumulated usage of 20 
minutes in any one flight. Each flight where the ``Rated TOTHAT'' is 
used must be followed by mandatory inspection and maintenance actions.

2. Part 33 Requirements.

    In addition to the airworthiness standards in 14 CFR part 33, 
effective February 1, 1965, which are applicable to the engine and the 
``Rated TOTHAT'', the following special conditions apply:
    (a) Section 33.4, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.
    (1) The ALS must prescribe the mandatory post-flight inspections 
and maintenance actions associated with any use of the ``Rated 
TOTHAT''.
    (2) The applicant must validate the adequacy of the inspections and 
maintenance actions required under paragraph 2(a)(1) of these special 
conditions.
    (3) The applicant must establish an in-service engine evaluation 
program to ensure the continued adequacy of the instructions for 
mandatory post-flight inspections and maintenance actions prescribed 
under paragraph 2(a)(1) of these special conditions, and of the data 
for thrust assurance procedures required by paragraph 2(b)(2) of these 
special conditions. The program must include service engine tests or 
equivalent service engine test experience on engines of similar design 
and evaluations of service usage of the ``Rated TOTHAT''.
    (b) Section 33.5, Instruction manual for installing and operating 
the engine.
    (1) Installation Instructions:
    (i) The applicant must identify the means, or provisions for means, 
provided in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 2(e) of these 
special conditions.
    (ii) The applicant must specify that the engine thrust control 
system automatically resets the thrust on the operating engine to the 
``Rated TOTHAT'' level when one engine fails during takeoff at 
specified altitudes and temperatures.
    (iii) The applicant must specify that the ``Rated TOTHAT'' is 
available by manual crew selection at specified altitudes and 
temperatures in AEO conditions.
    (2) Operating Instructions: The applicant must provide data on 
engine performance characteristics and variability to enable the 
airplane manufacturer to establish airplane thrust assurance 
procedures.
    (c) Section 33.7, Engine ratings and operating limitations.
    (1) ``Rated TOTHAT'' and the associated operating limitations are 
established as follows:
    (i) The thrust is the same as the engine takeoff rated thrust with 
extended flat rating corner point.
    (ii) The rotational speed limits are the same as those associated 
with the engine takeoff rated thrust.
    (iii) The applicant must establish a gas temperature steady-state 
limit and, if necessary, a transient gas over temperature limit for 
which the duration is no longer than 30 seconds.
    (iv) The use is limited to two periods of no longer than 10 minutes 
each under OEI conditions or 5 minutes each under AEO conditions in any 
one flight, for a maximum accumulated usage of 20 minutes in any one 
flight. Each flight where the ``Rated TOTHAT'' is used must be followed 
by mandatory inspections and maintenance actions prescribed by 
paragraph 2(a)(1) of these special conditions.
    (2) The applicant must propose language to include in the type 
certificate data sheet specified in 14 CFR 21.41 for the following:
    (i) ``Rated TOTHAT'' and associated limitations.
    (ii) As required by 14 CFR 33.5(b), Operating instructions, include 
a note stating that ``Rated Takeoff Thrust at High Ambient Temperature 
(Rated TOTHAT) means the approved engine thrust developed under 
specified altitudes and temperatures within the operating limitations 
established for the engine. Use is limited to two periods, no longer 
than 10 minutes each under OEI

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conditions or 5 minutes each under AEO conditions in any one flight, 
for a maximum accumulated usage of 20 minutes in any one flight. Each 
flight where the ``Rated TOTHAT'' is used must be followed by mandatory 
inspection and maintenance actions.''
    (iii) As required by Sec.  33.5(b), Operating instructions, include 
a note stating that ``the engine thrust control system automatically 
resets the thrust on the operating engine to the ``Rated TOTHAT'' level 
when one engine fails during takeoff at specified altitudes and 
temperatures, and the ``Rated TOTHAT'' is available by manual selection 
when all engines are operational during takeoff at specified altitudes 
and temperatures.''
    (d) Section 33.28, Engine Control Systems.
    The engine must incorporate a means, or a provision for a means, 
for automatic availability and automatic control of the ``Rated 
TOTHAT'' under OEI conditions and must permit manual activation of the 
``Rated TOTHAT'' under AEO conditions.
    (e) Section 33.29, Instrument connection.
    The engine must:
    (1) Have means, or provisions for means, to alert the pilot when 
the ``Rated TOTHAT'' is in use, when the event begins and when the time 
interval expires.
    (2) Have means, or provision for means, which cannot be reset in 
flight, to:
    (i) Automatically record each use and duration of the ``Rated 
TOTHAT'', and
    (ii) Alert maintenance personnel that the engine has been operated 
at the ``Rated TOTHAT'' and permit retrieval of recorded data.
    (3) Have means, or provision for means, to enable routine 
verification of the proper operation of the means in paragraph 2(e)(1) 
and (e)(2) of these special conditions.
    (f) Section 33.85(b), Calibration tests.
    The applicant must base the calibration test on the thrust check at 
the end of the endurance test required by Sec.  33.87 of these special 
conditions.
    (g) Section 33.87, Endurance test.
    (1) In addition to the applicable requirements of Sec.  33.87(a):
    (i) The Sec.  33.87 endurance test must be modified as follows:
    (A) Modify the 30 minute test cycle at the rated takeoff thrust in 
Sec.  33.87(b)(2)(ii) to run one minute at rated takeoff thrust, 
followed by five minutes at the ``Rated TOTHAT'', followed by the rated 
takeoff thrust for the remaining twenty-four minutes.
    (B) The modified 30 minute period described above in paragraph 
2(g)(1)(i)(A) must be repeated ten times in cycles 16 through 25 of the 
Sec.  33.87 endurance test.
    (2) After completion of the tests required by Sec.  33.87(b), as 
modified in paragraph 2(g)(1)(i) above, and without intervening 
disassembly, except as needed to replace those parts described as 
consumables in the ICA, the applicant must conduct the following test 
sequence for a total time of not less than 120 minutes:
    (i) Ten minutes at ``Rated TOTHAT''.
    (ii) Eighty-eight minutes at rated maximum continuous thrust.
    (iii) One minute at 50 percent of rated takeoff thrust.
    (iv) Ten minutes at ``Rated TOTHAT''.
    (v) Ten minutes at rated maximum continuous thrust.
    (vi) One minute at flight idle.
    (3) The test sequence of Sec. Sec.  33.87(b)(1) through (b)(6) of 
these special conditions must be run continuously. If a stop occurs 
during these tests, the interrupted sequence must be repeated unless 
the applicant shows that the severity of the test would not be reduced 
if the current tests were continued.
    (4) Where the engine characteristics are such that acceleration to 
the ``Rated TOTHAT'' results in a transient over temperature in excess 
of the steady-state temperature limit identified in paragraph 
2(c)(1)(iii) of these special conditions, the transient gas over 
temperature must be applied to each acceleration to the ``Rated 
TOTHAT'' of the test sequence in paragraph 2(g)(2) of these special 
conditions.
    (h) Section 33.93, Teardown inspection.
    The applicant must perform the teardown inspection required by 
Sec.  33.93(a), after completing the endurance test prescribed by Sec.  
33.87 of these special conditions.
    (i) Section 33.201, Design and test requirements for Early ETOPS 
eligibility.
    In addition to the requirements of Sec.  33.201(c)(1), the 
simulated ETOPS mission cyclic endurance test must include two cycles 
of 10 minute duration, each at the ``Rated TOTHAT''; one before the 
last diversion cycle and one at the end of the ETOPS test.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on August 23, 2017.
Karen M. Grant
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-19952 Filed 9-19-17; 8:45 am]
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                                              This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    imminent; the FAA finds that good                     safety standards for the SAE,
                                              contains regulatory documents having general            cause exists to make these special                    Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model
                                              applicability and legal effect, most of which           conditions effective upon publication.                because of a novel or unusual design
                                              are keyed to and codified in the Code of                                                                      feature, special conditions are
                                              Federal Regulations, which is published under           Background
                                                                                                                                                            prescribed under the provisions of
                                              50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.                     On April 19, 2011, SNECMA, now                      § 21.16.
                                              The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by
                                                                                                      known as SAE, applied for a type                        Special conditions are initially
                                              the Superintendent of Documents.                        certificate for the Silvercrest-2 SC–2D               applicable to the engine model for
                                                                                                      engine model. On April 30, 2014, SAE                  which they are issued. Should the type
                                                                                                      requested an extension to their original              certificate for that engine model be
                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            type certificate application, which the               amended later to include any other
                                                                                                      FAA granted through June 30, 2015. On                 engine model(s) that incorporates the
                                              Federal Aviation Administration                         May 26, 2015, SAE requested another                   same novel or unusual design feature,
                                                                                                      extension to their type certificate                   the special conditions would also apply
                                              14 CFR Part 33                                          application, which the FAA granted                    to the other engine models under
                                                                                                      through September 30, 2018.                           § 21.101.
                                              [Docket No. FAA–2017–0586; Special
                                                                                                        SAE proposed an additional takeoff                    In addition to complying with the
                                              Conditions No. 33–019–SC]
                                                                                                      rating that maintains takeoff thrust in               applicable product airworthiness
                                              Special Conditions: Safran Aircraft                     certain high ambient temperature                      regulations and special conditions, the
                                              Engines, Silvercrest-2 SC–2D; Rated                     conditions with all engines operating                 Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model must
                                              Takeoff Thrust at High Ambient                          (AEO) for the Silvercrest-2 SC–2D                     comply with the fuel venting and
                                              Temperature                                             engine model. Therefore, the                          exhaust emission requirements of 14
                                                                                                      Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model                      CFR part 34.
                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               would have two different takeoff ratings.
                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.                              The first rating corresponds with the                 Novel or Unusual Design Features
                                              ACTION: Final special conditions.                       rated takeoff thrust of the engine. The                  The Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine
                                                                                                      second rating maintains the takeoff                   model will incorporate a novel or
                                              SUMMARY:    These special conditions are                thrust in certain high ambient                        unusual design feature, referred to as
                                              issued for the Safran Aircraft Engines                  temperature conditions. This additional               ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’. This additional
                                              (SAE), Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine                       takeoff rating is named ‘‘Rated Takeoff               takeoff rating increases the exhaust gas
                                              model. This engine model will have a                    Thrust at High Ambient Temperature’’                  temperature (EGT) limit that maintains
                                              novel or unusual design feature                         (Rated TOTHAT). The ‘‘Rated                           takeoff thrust in certain high ambient
                                              associated with an additional takeoff                   TOTHAT’’ is an approved engine thrust                 temperature conditions for a maximum
                                              rating that maintains takeoff thrust in                 developed under specified altitudes and               of 20 minutes in any one flight.
                                              certain high ambient temperature                        temperatures within the operating                     Discussion
                                              conditions for a maximum accumulated                    limitations established for the engine
                                              usage of 20 minutes in any one flight.                  during takeoff operation for a maximum                   The ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ is designed for
                                              The applicable airworthiness                            usage of 20 minutes in any one flight.                use during takeoff in specified high
                                              regulations do not contain adequate or                                                                        altitudes and high ambient temperature
                                                                                                      Type Certification Basis                              conditions. It maintains thrust during
                                              appropriate safety standards for this
                                              design feature. These special conditions                   Under the provisions of Title 14, Code             takeoff for a maximum of 20 minutes in
                                              contain the additional safety standards                 of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.17,                any one flight. These special conditions
                                              that the Administrator considers                        SAE must show that the Silvercrest-2                  contain additional mandatory post-flight
                                              necessary to establish a level of safety                SC–2D engine model meets the                          inspection and maintenance action
                                              equivalent to that established by the                   applicable provisions of 14 CFR part 33,              requirements associated with any use of
                                              existing airworthiness standards.                       amendments 33–1 through 33–34 in                      the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’. These
                                                                                                      effect on the date of application. The                requirements add a rating definition in
                                              DATES: Effective September 20, 2017.
                                                                                                      FAA has determined that the applicable                paragraph 1.1 below and mandate
                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara                   airworthiness regulations in part 33 do               required inspections in the instructions
                                              Fitzgerald, AIR–6A1, Engine and                         not contain adequate or appropriate                   for continued airworthiness (ICA);
                                              Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft                    safety standards for the Silvercrest-2                instructions for installing and operating
                                              Certification Service, 1200 District                    SC–2D engine model because of their                   the engine; engine rating and operating
                                              Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts                       novel and unusual design feature                      limitations; instrument connection; and
                                              01803–5213; telephone (781) 238–7130;                   referred to as ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’.                      endurance testing.
                                              facsimile (781) 238–7199; email                         Therefore, these special conditions are                  The current requirements of the
                                              Tara.Fitzgerald@faa.gov.                                prescribed under the provisions of 14                 endurance test under 14 CFR 33.87
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                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under                        CFR 11.19 and 14 CFR 21.16, and will                  represent a typical airplane flight profile
                                              standard practice, the effective date of                become part of the type certification                 and the severity of the takeoff rating.
                                              final special conditions would be 30                    basis for Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine                  Therefore, the endurance test under
                                              days after the date of publication in the               models in accordance with § 21.17(a)(2).              § 33.87 covers normal, AEO takeoff
                                              Federal Register. However, as the                          If the Administrator finds that the                conditions for which the engine control
                                              certification date for the SAE,                         applicable airworthiness regulations do               system limits the engine to the takeoff
                                              Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model is                     not contain adequate or appropriate                   thrust rating. It is intended to represent


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                                              the airplane flight profile during takeoff              List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 33                       (b) Section 33.5, Instruction manual
                                              under specified ambient temperatures                      Aircraft, Engines, Aviation Safety,                 for installing and operating the engine.
                                              for a time until the mandatory                          Reporting and Recordkeeping                              (1) Installation Instructions:
                                              inspection and maintenance actions can                                                                           (i) The applicant must identify the
                                                                                                      requirements.
                                              be performed.                                                                                                 means, or provisions for means,
                                                                                                        The authority citation for these                    provided in compliance with the
                                                 These special conditions require                     special conditions is as follows:                     requirements of paragraph 2(e) of these
                                              additional test cycles that include at                    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,          special conditions.
                                              least a 150 hours of engine operation as                44702, 44704.                                            (ii) The applicant must specify that
                                              specified in § 33.87(a), to demonstrate                                                                       the engine thrust control system
                                              the engine is capable of performing the                 The Special Conditions
                                                                                                                                                            automatically resets the thrust on the
                                              ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ rating during AEO                        Accordingly, pursuant to the                        operating engine to the ‘‘Rated
                                              conditions without disassembly or                       authority delegated to me by the                      TOTHAT’’ level when one engine fails
                                              modification.                                           Administrator, the following special                  during takeoff at specified altitudes and
                                                 The associated engine deterioration,                 conditions are issued as part of the type             temperatures.
                                              after use of the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’, is not               certification basis for SAE, Silvercrest-2               (iii) The applicant must specify that
                                              known without the intervening                           SC–2D engine model.                                   the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ is available by
                                              mandatory inspections in these special                  1. Part 1 Definition.                                 manual crew selection at specified
                                              conditions. These mandatory                                                                                   altitudes and temperatures in AEO
                                                                                                         ‘‘Rated Take-off Thrust at High                    conditions.
                                              inspections ensure the engine will                      Ambient Temperature’’ (Rated                             (2) Operating Instructions: The
                                              continue to comply with its certification               TOTHAT) means the approved engine                     applicant must provide data on engine
                                              basis, which includes these special                     thrust developed under specified                      performance characteristics and
                                              conditions, after any use of the ‘‘Rated                altitudes and temperatures within the                 variability to enable the airplane
                                              TOTHAT’’. The applicant is expected to                  operating limitations established for the             manufacturer to establish airplane
                                              assess the deterioration from use of the                engine during takeoff operation. Use is               thrust assurance procedures.
                                              ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’. The airworthiness                     limited to two periods, no longer than                   (c) Section 33.7, Engine ratings and
                                              limitations section (ALS) must prescribe                10 minutes each under one engine                      operating limitations.
                                              the mandatory post-flight inspections                   inoperative (OEI) conditions or 5                        (1) ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ and the
                                              and maintenance actions associated                      minutes each under all engines                        associated operating limitations are
                                              with any use of the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’.                   operating (AEO) conditions in any one                 established as follows:
                                                 These requirements maintain a level                  flight for a maximum accumulated                         (i) The thrust is the same as the
                                              of safety equivalent to the level                       usage of 20 minutes in any one flight.                engine takeoff rated thrust with
                                              intended by the applicable                              Each flight where the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’                extended flat rating corner point.
                                              airworthiness standards in effect on the                is used must be followed by mandatory                    (ii) The rotational speed limits are the
                                              date of application.                                    inspection and maintenance actions.                   same as those associated with the
                                                                                                                                                            engine takeoff rated thrust.
                                                                                                      2. Part 33 Requirements.                                 (iii) The applicant must establish a
                                              Discussion of Comments
                                                                                                         In addition to the airworthiness                   gas temperature steady-state limit and, if
                                                Notice of proposed special conditions                 standards in 14 CFR part 33, effective                necessary, a transient gas over
                                              No. 33–17–01–SC for the SAE,                            February 1, 1965, which are applicable                temperature limit for which the
                                              Silvercrest-2 SC–2D; Rated Takeoff                      to the engine and the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’,               duration is no longer than 30 seconds.
                                              Thrust at High Ambient Temperature                      the following special conditions apply:                  (iv) The use is limited to two periods
                                              engine model was published in the                          (a) Section 33.4, Instructions for                 of no longer than 10 minutes each under
                                              Federal Register on July 03, 2017 (82 FR                Continued Airworthiness.                              OEI conditions or 5 minutes each under
                                              30800). No comments were received,                         (1) The ALS must prescribe the                     AEO conditions in any one flight, for a
                                              and the special conditions are adopted                  mandatory post-flight inspections and                 maximum accumulated usage of 20
                                              as proposed.                                            maintenance actions associated with                   minutes in any one flight. Each flight
                                                                                                      any use of the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’.                      where the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ is used
                                              Applicability                                              (2) The applicant must validate the                must be followed by mandatory
                                                As discussed above, these special                     adequacy of the inspections and                       inspections and maintenance actions
                                              conditions are applicable to the                        maintenance actions required under                    prescribed by paragraph 2(a)(1) of these
                                              Silvercrest-2 SC–2D engine model.                       paragraph 2(a)(1) of these special                    special conditions.
                                              Should SAE apply at a later date for a                  conditions.                                              (2) The applicant must propose
                                                                                                         (3) The applicant must establish an                language to include in the type
                                              change to the type certificate to include
                                                                                                      in-service engine evaluation program to               certificate data sheet specified in 14
                                              another model on the same type
                                                                                                      ensure the continued adequacy of the                  CFR 21.41 for the following:
                                              certificate incorporating the same novel
                                                                                                      instructions for mandatory post-flight                   (i) ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ and associated
                                              or unusual design feature, these special
                                                                                                      inspections and maintenance actions                   limitations.
                                              conditions would apply to that model as                 prescribed under paragraph 2(a)(1) of                    (ii) As required by 14 CFR 33.5(b),
                                              well.                                                   these special conditions, and of the data             Operating instructions, include a note
                                              Conclusion                                              for thrust assurance procedures required              stating that ‘‘Rated Takeoff Thrust at
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                                                                                                      by paragraph 2(b)(2) of these special                 High Ambient Temperature (Rated
                                                This action affects only the ‘‘Rated                  conditions. The program must include                  TOTHAT) means the approved engine
                                              TOTHAT’’ features on Silvercrest-2 SC–                  service engine tests or equivalent                    thrust developed under specified
                                              2D engine models. It is not a rule of                   service engine test experience on                     altitudes and temperatures within the
                                              general applicability and applies only to               engines of similar design and                         operating limitations established for the
                                              SAE who requested FAA approval of                       evaluations of service usage of the                   engine. Use is limited to two periods, no
                                              this engine feature.                                    ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’.                                     longer than 10 minutes each under OEI


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                                              conditions or 5 minutes each under                      2(g)(1)(i)(A) must be repeated ten times              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                              AEO conditions in any one flight, for a                 in cycles 16 through 25 of the § 33.87
                                              maximum accumulated usage of 20                         endurance test.                                       Federal Aviation Administration
                                              minutes in any one flight. Each flight                     (2) After completion of the tests
                                              where the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ is used                      required by § 33.87(b), as modified in                14 CFR Part 39
                                              must be followed by mandatory                           paragraph 2(g)(1)(i) above, and without               [Docket No. FAA–2017–0334; Product
                                              inspection and maintenance actions.’’                   intervening disassembly, except as                    Identifier 2017–NM–008–AD; Amendment
                                                 (iii) As required by § 33.5(b),                      needed to replace those parts described               39–19039; AD 2017–19–09]
                                              Operating instructions, include a note                  as consumables in the ICA, the
                                              stating that ‘‘the engine thrust control                                                                      RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                      applicant must conduct the following
                                              system automatically resets the thrust                  test sequence for a total time of not less            Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
                                              on the operating engine to the ‘‘Rated                  than 120 minutes:                                     Inc., Airplanes
                                              TOTHAT’’ level when one engine fails                       (i) Ten minutes at ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’.
                                              during takeoff at specified altitudes and                                                                     AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                                                                         (ii) Eighty-eight minutes at rated
                                              temperatures, and the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’                                                                        Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                                                                      maximum continuous thrust.
                                              is available by manual selection when                                                                         Transportation (DOT).
                                              all engines are operational during                         (iii) One minute at 50 percent of rated
                                                                                                                                                            ACTION: Final rule.
                                              takeoff at specified altitudes and                      takeoff thrust.
                                              temperatures.’’                                            (iv) Ten minutes at ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’.              SUMMARY:    We are superseding
                                                 (d) Section 33.28, Engine Control                       (v) Ten minutes at rated maximum                   Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–25–
                                              Systems.                                                continuous thrust.                                    01, which applied to certain
                                                 The engine must incorporate a means,                    (vi) One minute at flight idle.                    Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400
                                              or a provision for a means, for automatic                  (3) The test sequence of §§ 33.87(b)(1)            series airplanes. AD 2014–25–01
                                              availability and automatic control of the               through (b)(6) of these special                       required modifying the nose landing
                                              ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ under OEI conditions                   conditions must be run continuously. If               gear (NLG) trailing arm and installing a
                                              and must permit manual activation of                    a stop occurs during these tests, the                 new pivot pin retention mechanism.
                                              the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ under AEO                          interrupted sequence must be repeated                 This AD instead requires modifying the
                                              conditions.                                             unless the applicant shows that the                   NLG shock strut assembly. This AD was
                                                 (e) Section 33.29, Instrument                        severity of the test would not be                     prompted by reports of discrepancies of
                                              connection.                                             reduced if the current tests were                     a certain bolt at the pivot pin link,
                                                 The engine must:                                     continued.                                            resulting in corrosion of the bolt. We are
                                                 (1) Have means, or provisions for                                                                          issuing this AD to address the unsafe
                                              means, to alert the pilot when the                         (4) Where the engine characteristics
                                                                                                      are such that acceleration to the ‘‘Rated             condition on these products.
                                              ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ is in use, when the                                                                          DATES: This AD is effective October 24,
                                              event begins and when the time interval                 TOTHAT’’ results in a transient over
                                                                                                      temperature in excess of the steady-state             2017.
                                              expires.                                                                                                         The Director of the Federal Register
                                                 (2) Have means, or provision for                     temperature limit identified in
                                                                                                      paragraph 2(c)(1)(iii) of these special               approved the incorporation by reference
                                              means, which cannot be reset in flight,                                                                       of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                              to:                                                     conditions, the transient gas over
                                                                                                      temperature must be applied to each                   as of October 24, 2017.
                                                 (i) Automatically record each use and
                                              duration of the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’, and                   acceleration to the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ of               ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                 (ii) Alert maintenance personnel that                the test sequence in paragraph 2(g)(2) of             identified in this final rule, contact
                                              the engine has been operated at the                     these special conditions.                             Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical
                                              ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’ and permit retrieval                      (h) Section 33.93, Teardown                        Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
                                              of recorded data.                                       inspection.                                           Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
                                                 (3) Have means, or provision for                        The applicant must perform the                     telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–
                                              means, to enable routine verification of                teardown inspection required by                       4539; email thd.qseries@
                                              the proper operation of the means in                    § 33.93(a), after completing the                      aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
                                              paragraph 2(e)(1) and (e)(2) of these                   endurance test prescribed by § 33.87 of               www.bombardier.com. You may view
                                              special conditions.                                     these special conditions.                             this referenced service information at
                                                 (f) Section 33.85(b), Calibration tests.                (i) Section 33.201, Design and test                the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
                                                 The applicant must base the                          requirements for Early ETOPS                          1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
                                              calibration test on the thrust check at                 eligibility.                                          For information on the availability of
                                              the end of the endurance test required                                                                        this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
                                                                                                         In addition to the requirements of
                                              by § 33.87 of these special conditions.                                                                       1221. It is also available on the Internet
                                                                                                      § 33.201(c)(1), the simulated ETOPS
                                                 (g) Section 33.87, Endurance test.                                                                         at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                                                                      mission cyclic endurance test must
                                                 (1) In addition to the applicable                                                                          searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                                                                      include two cycles of 10 minute
                                              requirements of § 33.87(a):                                                                                   FAA–2017–0334.
                                                                                                      duration, each at the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’;
                                                 (i) The § 33.87 endurance test must be
                                                                                                      one before the last diversion cycle and               Examining the AD Docket
                                              modified as follows:
                                                 (A) Modify the 30 minute test cycle at               one at the end of the ETOPS test.                       You may examine the AD docket on
                                              the rated takeoff thrust in                               Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on              the Internet at http://
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                                              § 33.87(b)(2)(ii) to run one minute at                  August 23, 2017.                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              rated takeoff thrust, followed by five                  Karen M. Grant                                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                              minutes at the ‘‘Rated TOTHAT’’,                        Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller                  0334; or in person at the Docket
                                              followed by the rated takeoff thrust for                Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification              Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                              the remaining twenty-four minutes.                      Service.                                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                 (B) The modified 30 minute period                    [FR Doc. 2017–19952 Filed 9–19–17; 8:45 am]           except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                              described above in paragraph                            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                contains this AD, the regulatory


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Document Created: 2018-10-24 14:22:00
Document Modified: 2018-10-24 14:22:00
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 special conditions.
DatesEffective September 20, 2017.
ContactTara Fitzgerald, AIR-6A1, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5213; telephone (781) 238-7130; facsimile (781) 238-7199; email [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 43827 
CFR AssociatedAircraft; Engines; Aviation Safety and Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

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