82_FR_44538 82 FR 44355 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

82 FR 44355 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 183 (September 22, 2017)

Page Range44355-44357
FR Document2017-19969

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E- 11AS, M601E-11S, and M601F turboprop engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a review that determined that certain power turbine (PT) rotors have less overspeed margin than originally declared during product certification. This proposed AD would require removal of the affected PT disks. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 183 (Friday, September 22, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-19969]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0658; Product Identifier 2017-NE-20-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-
11AS, M601E-11S, and M601F turboprop engines. This proposed AD was 
prompted by a review that determined that certain power turbine (PT) 
rotors have less overspeed margin than originally declared during 
product

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certification. This proposed AD would require removal of the affected 
PT disks. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by November 6, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact GE 
Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 9--
Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 
538 222. 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.

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-
0658; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-
647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO 
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0658; 
Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-20-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM 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 
with FAA personnel concerning this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2017-0100, dated June 8, 2017 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    It was identified during a recent design review that power 
turbine (PT) rotors with certain disks, part number (P/N) M601-
3220.6 and P/N M601-3220.7, have a reduction in the declared 
theoretical PT rotor overspeed limit.
    This condition, if not corrected, may lead to high energy debris 
release in case of PT rotor overspeed occurrence, possibly resulting 
in damage to, and/or reduced control of, the aeroplane.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0658.

Related Service Information

    GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 
No. ASB-M601E-72-50-00-0069, ASB-M601D-72-50-00-0052, ASB-M601F-72-50-
00-0035, ASB-M601T-72-50-00-0028, and ASB-M601Z-72-50-00-0038, (single 
document), dated February 21, 2017. The ASB describe procedures for 
replacing the PT disk.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of Czech 
Republic, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has 
notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe 
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of 
the same type design. This proposed AD would require removal of the 
affected PT disks.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 50 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Disk removal and replacement..........  56 work-hours x $85 per           $6,989         $14,749        $587,450
                                         hour = $4,760.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    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

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delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, 
and appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 
Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously held by WALTER 
Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Docket No. FAA-2017-
0658; Product Identifier 2017-NE-20-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 6, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to certain GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D-11, 
M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, and M601F turboprop 
engines, with power turbine (PT) rotor disks, part number (P/N) 
M601-3220.6 or P/N M601-3220.7, installed.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a review that determined that PT rotors 
with certain disks, P/N M601-3220.6 or P/N M601-3220.7, have less 
overspeed margin than originally declared during product 
certification. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the PT 
rotor, uncontained release of the PT rotor disk, damage to the 
engine, and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    (1) Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, remove the affected PT 
disk from service during the next engine shop visit, or within 5 
years, whichever occurs first.

(g) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install an affected 
PT disk on any engine.

(h) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is when an 
engine is overhauled or rebuilt.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO 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)(1) of this AD. You may email your 
request to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, 
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2017-0100, 
dated June 8, 2017, for more information. You may examine the MCAI 
in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0658.
    (3) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service Bulletin No. ASB-
M601E-72-50-00-0069, ASB-M601D-72-50-00-0052, ASB-M601F-72-50-00-
0035, ASB-M601T-72-50-00-0028, and ASB-M601Z-72-50-00-0038, (single 
document), dated February 21, 2017, can be obtained from GE Aviation 
Czech s.r.o, using the contact information in paragraph (j)(4) of 
this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 
9--Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420-222-538-111; fax: 
+420-222-538-222.
    (5) 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.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 13, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-19969 Filed 9-21-17; 8:45 am]
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     2017–07–02, Amendment 39–18840 (82                      tool 360° around the drive shaft and inspect          14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
     FR 15120, March 27, 2017), and adding                   for interference. If there is any interference        you notify your principal inspector, or
     the following new AD:                                   with the rotation of the tool, before further         lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                             flight, adjust the engine elevation alignment         the local flight standards district office or
     Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky):               to eliminate the interference.                        certificate holding district office before
         Docket No. FAA–2017–0896; Product                      (3) Within 25 hours TIS, and thereafter at         operating any aircraft complying with this
         Identifier 2017–SW–034–AD.                          intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS:                AD through an AMOC.
     (a) Applicability                                          (i) Remove the drive shaft to adapter bolt
                                                             and inspect the drive shaft alignment. Engage         (h) Additional Information
       This AD applies to Sikorsky Model 269D                and disengage the splines a minimum of 3                Appendix B of Sikorsky S–330 Model 269D
     and Model 269D Configuration A helicopters              times by sliding the engine power output              Helicopter Basic Handbook of Maintenance
     with a KAflex engine side drive shaft part              shaft in and out of the engine. Inspect the           Instructions, No. CSP–D–2, dated February 1,
     number (P/N) SKCP2738–7 and KAflex                      alignment at each 90° interval by rotating the        1993, and revised October 15, 2014;
     pulley side drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–5                  lower pulley with the power shaft                     Appendix B of Sikorsky S–330 Model 269D
     installed, certificated in any category.                disengaged. Determine whether the adapter             Config. ‘‘A’’ Helicopter Basic Handbook of
     (b) Unsafe Condition                                    slides on and off the drive shaft splines             Maintenance Instructions, No. CSP–D–9,
                                                             without spline engagement interference or             dated July 20, 2001, and revised October 15,
        This AD defines the unsafe condition as
                                                             resistance along the entire length of                 2014; and Sikorsky 269D Helicopter Alert
     failure of a drive shaft. This condition could
                                                             movement. If there is any spline engagement           Service Bulletin DB–052, Basic Issue, dated
     result in loss of rotor drive and subsequent
                                                             interference or resistance, before further            January 16, 2014, which are not incorporated
     loss of control of the helicopter.
                                                             flight, replace both the engine side and              by reference, contain additional information
     (c) Affected ADs                                        pulley side drive shafts.                             about the subject of this AD. For service
        This AD supersedes AD 2017–07–02,                       (ii) Inspect each drive shaft for a crack, any     information identified in this AD, contact
     Amendment 39–18840 (82 FR 15120, March                  corrosion or pitting, a nick, a dent, and a           Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer
     27, 2017).                                              scratch. If there is a crack, any corrosion or        Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
                                                             pitting, a nick, a dent, or a scratch that            Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
     (d) Comments Due Date                                   exceeds allowable limits, before further              Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email wcs_cust_
       We must receive comments by November                  flight, replace both the engine side and              service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com. You may
     21, 2017.                                               pulley side drive shafts.                             review the service information at the FAA,
                                                                (4) Within 25 hours TIS, and thereafter at         Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
     (e) Compliance                                          intervals not to exceed 400 hours TIS,                Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–
        You are responsible for performing each              remove the engine side drive shaft and pulley         321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
     action required by this AD within the                   side drive shaft and perform the following:
                                                                (i) Inspect each flex frame (frame) bolted         (i) Subject
     specified compliance time unless it has
     already been accomplished prior to that time.           joint (joint) for movement by hand. If there             Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
                                                             is any movement, before further flight,               Code: 6310, Engine/Transmission Coupling.
     (f) Required Actions                                    replace both the engine side and pulley side            Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
        (1) Before further flight:                           drive shafts.                                         11, 2017.
        (i) For Model 269D helicopters, remove                  (ii) Visually inspect each joint for fretting
     from service any KAflex engine side drive               corrosion (which might be indicated by                Lance T. Gant,
     shaft P/N SKCP2738–7 and any KAflex                     metallic particles) and each frame and mount          Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
     pulley side drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–5 that             bolt torque stripe for movement. If there is          Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
     has 6,000 or more hours time-in-service                 any fretting corrosion or torque stripe               [FR Doc. 2017–19945 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am]
     (TIS). Thereafter, remove from service any              movement, before further flight, replace both         BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
     KAflex engine side drive shaft P/N                      the engine side and pulley side drive shafts.
     SKCP2738–7 and any KAflex pulley side                      (iii) Using a 10x or higher power
     drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–5 before                       magnifying glass, visually inspect each joint         DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
     accumulating 6,000 hours TIS.                           for fretting and for a crack around the bolt
        (ii) For Model 269D Configuration A                  head and washer side, and around the nut              Federal Aviation Administration
     helicopters, remove from service any KAflex             and washer side. Also inspect both sides of
     engine side drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–7 and              each frame for a crack on the inside and
     any KAflex pulley side drive shaft P/N                  outside corner radii and radii edge (four). If        14 CFR Part 39
     SKCP2738–5 that has 1,200 or more hours                 there is any fretting, a crack at any point over      [Docket No. FAA–2017–0658; Product
     TIS. Thereafter, remove from service any                the full circumference (360°) of the bolt head        Identifier 2017–NE–20–AD]
     KAflex engine side drive shaft P/N                      and washer side or the nut and washer side,
     SKCP2738–7 and any KAflex pulley side                   or a crack in any of the corner radii edges,          RIN 2120–AA64
     drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–5 before                       before further flight, replace both the engine
     accumulating 1,200 hours TIS.                           side and pulley side drive shafts.                    Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation
        (iii) If interchanged between Model 269D                (5) As an optional terminating action to the       Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines
     and Model 269D Configuration A helicopters,             repetitive inspections in this AD, you may
     remove from service any KAflex engine side              install KAflex engine side drive shaft P/N            AGENCY: Federal Aviation
     drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–7 and any KAflex               SKCP2738–9 and KAflex pulley side drive               Administration (FAA), DOT.
     pulley side drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–5 that             shaft P/N SKCP2738–101.                               ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
     has 1,200 or more hours TIS. Thereafter, if                                                                   (NPRM).
     interchanged between Model 269D and                     (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
     Model 269D Configuration A helicopters,                 (AMOCs)                                               SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
     remove from service any KAflex engine side                 (1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch,                airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
     drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–7 and any KAflex               FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send              GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D–11,
     pulley side drive shaft P/N SKCP2738–5                  your proposal to: Michael Schwetz, Aviation           M601E–11, M601E–11A, M601E–11AS,
     before accumulating 1,200 hours TIS.                    Safety Engineer, Boston ACO Branch,
                                                                                                                   M601E–11S, and M601F turboprop
        (2) Within 25 hours TIS, and thereafter at           Compliance and Airworthiness Division,
     intervals not to exceed 25 hours TIS, using             FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,                engines. This proposed AD was
     a belt drive alignment tool 269T3303–003,               Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238–             prompted by a review that determined
     inspect the lower pulley to engine alignment            7761; email michael.schwetz@faa.gov.                  that certain power turbine (PT) rotors
     by engaging the tool on the drive shaft and                (2) For operations conducted under a 14            have less overspeed margin than
     inserting in the lower pulley bore. Rotate the          CFR part 119 operating certificate or under           originally declared during product


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     certification. This proposed AD would                   in the ADDRESSES section. Comments                      This condition, if not corrected, may lead
     require removal of the affected PT disks.               will be available in the AD docket                    to high energy debris release in case of PT
     We are proposing this AD to correct the                 shortly after receipt.                                rotor overspeed occurrence, possibly
     unsafe condition on these products.                                                                           resulting in damage to, and/or reduced
                                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                   control of, the aeroplane.
     DATES: We must receive comments on                      Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
     this NPRM by November 6, 2017.                          Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,                      You may obtain further information
     ADDRESSES: You may send comments by                     Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–                     by examining the MCAI in the AD
     any of the following methods:                           238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                   docket on the Internet at http://
       • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   robert.green@faa.gov.                                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
     http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
     instructions for submitting comments.                                                                         0658.
                                                             Comments Invited
       • Mail: Docket Management Facility,                                                                         Related Service Information
     U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200                    We invite you to send any written
     New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                    relevant data, views, or arguments about                 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. has issued
     Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                             this NPRM. Send your comments to an                   Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. ASB–
                                                             address listed under the ADDRESSES                    M601E–72–50–00–0069, ASB–M601D–
     Washington, DC 20590–0001.
                                                             section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                    72–50–00–0052, ASB–M601F–72–50–
       • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                             2017–0658; Directorate Identifier 2017–               00–0035, ASB–M601T–72–50–00–0028,
     address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                             NE–20–AD’’ at the beginning of your                   and ASB–M601Z–72–50–00–0038,
     p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                             comments. We specifically invite                      (single document), dated February 21,
     Federal holidays.
                                                             comments on the overall regulatory,                   2017. The ASB describe procedures for
       • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                             economic, environmental, and energy                   replacing the PT disk.
       For service information identified in
                                                             aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
     this proposed AD, contact GE Aviation                                                                         FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                             all comments received by the closing
     Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02                                                                          of This Proposed AD
                                                             date and may amend this NPRM
     Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Republic;
                                                             because of those comments.                              This product has been approved by
     phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222                     We will post all comments we
     538 222. You may view this service                                                                            the aviation authority of Czech
                                                             receive, without change, to http://                   Republic, and is approved for operation
     information at the FAA, Engine and                      www.regulations.gov, including any
     Propeller Standards Branch, 1200                                                                              in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                             personal information you provide. We                  bilateral agreement with the European
     District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For                    will also post a report summarizing each
     information on the availability of this                                                                       Community, EASA has notified us of
                                                             substantive verbal contact with FAA                   the unsafe condition described in the
     material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.                 personnel concerning this NPRM.                       MCAI and service information
     Examining the AD Docket                                 Discussion                                            referenced above. We are proposing this
       You may examine the AD docket on                                                                            AD because we evaluated all
                                                               The European Aviation Safety Agency
     the Internet at http://                                                                                       information provided by EASA and
                                                             (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
     www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                          determined the unsafe condition exists
                                                             for the Member States of the European
     and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                                                                             and is likely to exist or develop on other
                                                             Community, has issued EASA AD 2017–
     0658; or in person at the Docket                                                                              products of the same type design. This
                                                             0100, dated June 8, 2017 (referred to
     Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                                                                        proposed AD would require removal of
                                                             hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an
     p.m., Monday through Friday, except                                                                           the affected PT disks.
                                                             unsafe condition for the specified
     Federal holidays. The AD docket                         products. The MCAI states:                            Costs of Compliance
     contains this proposed AD, the
     mandatory continuing airworthiness                        It was identified during a recent design               We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                             review that power turbine (PT) rotors with            affects 50 engines installed on airplanes
     information (MCAI), the regulatory                      certain disks, part number (P/N) M601–
     evaluation, any comments received, and                  3220.6 and P/N M601–3220.7, have a                    of U.S. registry.
     other information. The address for the                  reduction in the declared theoretical PT rotor           We estimate the following costs to
     Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                  overspeed limit.                                      comply with this proposed AD:

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

     Disk removal and replacement .......................   56 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,760 ........              $6,989          $14,749        $587,450



     Authority for This Rulemaking                           Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                   products identified in this rulemaking
       Title 49 of the United States Code                    General requirements.’’ Under that                    action.
     specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  section, Congress charges the FAA with                  This AD is issued in accordance with
     rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in            authority delegated by the Executive
     section 106, describes the authority of                 air commerce by prescribing regulations               Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
     the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  for practices, methods, and procedures                as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
     Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                  the Administrator finds necessary for                 In accordance with that order, issuance
     detail the scope of the Agency’s                        safety in air commerce. This regulation               of ADs is normally a function of the
     authority.                                              is within the scope of that authority                 Compliance and Airworthiness
       We are issuing this rulemaking under                  because it addresses an unsafe condition              Division, but during this transition
     the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,              that is likely to exist or develop on                 period, the Executive Director has


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     delegated the authority to issue ADs                    (c) Applicability                                     ASB–M601D–72–50–00–0052, ASB–M601F–
     applicable to engines, propellers, and                     This AD applies to certain GE Aviation             72–50–00–0035, ASB–M601T–72–50–00–
     appliances to the Manager, Engine and                   Czech s.r.o. M601D–11, M601E–11, M601E–               0028, and ASB–M601Z–72–50–00–0038,
                                                             11A, M601E–11AS, M601E–11S, and M601F                 (single document), dated February 21, 2017,
     Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and
                                                             turboprop engines, with power turbine (PT)            can be obtained from GE Aviation Czech
     Innovation Division.                                                                                          s.r.o, using the contact information in
                                                             rotor disks, part number (P/N) M601–3220.6
     Regulatory Findings                                     or P/N M601–3220.7, installed.                        paragraph (j)(4) of this proposed AD.
                                                                                                                      (4) For service information identified in
       We determined that this proposed AD                   (d) Subject                                           this proposed AD, contact GE Aviation Czech
     would not have federalism implications                    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)              s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 Praha 9—
     under Executive Order 13132. This                       Code 7250, Turbine Section.                           Letňany, Czech Republic; phone: +420–222–
     proposed AD would not have a                                                                                  538–111; fax: +420–222–538–222.
                                                             (e) Reason                                               (5) You may view this service information
     substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                                This AD was prompted by a review that              at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
     the relationship between the national
                                                             determined that PT rotors with certain disks,         Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
     Government and the States, or on the                    P/N M601–3220.6 or P/N M601–3220.7, have              MA. For information on the availability of
     distribution of power and                               less overspeed margin than originally                 this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
     responsibilities among the various                      declared during product certification. We are
                                                                                                                     Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
     levels of government.                                   issuing this AD to prevent failure of the PT
                                                                                                                   September 13, 2017.
       For the reasons discussed above, I                    rotor, uncontained release of the PT rotor
                                                             disk, damage to the engine, and damage to             Robert J. Ganley,
     certify this proposed regulation:
                                                             the airplane.                                         Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
       (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                       Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
     action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                   [FR Doc. 2017–19969 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am]
       (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                  (1) Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                                   BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
     the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         compliance times specified, unless already
     Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   done.
     1979),                                                     (2) After the effective date of this AD,
                                                             remove the affected PT disk from service              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
       (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               during the next engine shop visit, or within
     in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               5 years, whichever occurs first.                      Federal Aviation Administration
     making a regulatory distinction, and
       (4) Will not have a significant                       (g) Installation Prohibition
                                                                                                                   14 CFR Part 39
     economic impact, positive or negative,                     After the effective date of this AD, do not
                                                             install an affected PT disk on any engine.            [Docket No. FAA–2017–0750; Product
     on a substantial number of small entities
                                                                                                                   Identifier 2017–NE–24–AD]
     under the criteria of the Regulatory                    (h) Definition
     Flexibility Act.                                          For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop          RIN 2120–AA64
     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      visit is when an engine is overhauled or
                                                             rebuilt.                                              Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
       Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                                                                      Corporation Turbofan Engines
                                                             (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
     safety, Incorporation by reference,                     (AMOCs)                                               AGENCY: Federal Aviation
     Safety.                                                                                                       Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
     The Proposed Amendment                                  the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD            ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                             if requested using the procedures found in 14         (NPRM).
       Accordingly, under the authority                      CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
     delegated to me by the Administrator,                   send your request to your principal inspector         SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
     the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   or local Flight Standards District Office, as         airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
     39 as follows:                                          appropriate. If sending information directly          Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE
                                                             to the manager of the certification office,
                                                             send it to the attention of the person
                                                                                                                   3007A and AE 3007C model turbofan
     PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                             identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You        engines. This proposed AD was
     DIRECTIVES
                                                             may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@               prompted by an updated analysis that
     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 faa.gov.                                              lowered the life limit of fan wheels
     continues to read as follows:                              (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                installed on the affected engines. This
                                                             notify your appropriate principal inspector,          proposed AD would require removal of
         Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          or lacking a principal inspector, the manager         the affected fan wheel at new, lower life
                                                             of the local flight standards district office/        limits. We are proposing this AD to
     § 39.13   [Amended]                                     certificate holding district office.
                                                                                                                   address the unsafe condition on these
                                                             (j) Related Information                               products.
     ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                                (1) For more information about this AD,            DATES:  We must receive comments on
     the following new airworthiness                         contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
     directive (AD):                                                                                               this proposed AD by November 6, 2017.
                                                             ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
     GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate              Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
        previously held by WALTER Engines                    7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                       using the procedures found in 14 CFR
        a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.):               robert.green@faa.gov.                                 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
        Docket No. FAA–2017–0658; Product                       (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                methods:
        Identifier 2017–NE–20–AD.                            Safety Agency AD 2017–0100, dated June 8,               • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                             2017, for more information. You may                   http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
     (a) Comments Due Date                                   examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
                                                             Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                                                                                   instructions for submitting comments.
        We must receive comments by November
     6, 2017.                                                searching for and locating it in Docket No.             • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                             FAA–2017–0658.                                          • Mail: U.S. Department of
     (b) Affected ADs                                           (3) GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Alert Service         Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
       None.                                                 Bulletin No. ASB–M601E–72–50–00–0069,                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room


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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
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this NPRM by November 6, 2017.
ContactRobert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 44355 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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