82_FR_44540 82 FR 44357 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines

82 FR 44357 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range44357-44359
FR Document2017-19962

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A and AE 3007C model turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by an updated analysis that lowered the life limit of fan wheels installed on the affected engines. This proposed AD would require removal of the affected fan wheel at new, lower life limits. We are proposing this AD to address 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]
[Pages 44357-44359]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-19962]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0750; Product Identifier 2017-NE-24-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A and AE 3007C model 
turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by an updated analysis 
that lowered the life limit of fan wheels installed on the affected 
engines. This proposed AD would require removal of the affected fan 
wheel at new, lower life limits. We are proposing this AD to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

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

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room

[[Page 44358]]

W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Rolls-
Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB-02-05, 
Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317-230-3774; email: 
royce.com">indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. 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-
0750; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 
800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available 
in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, 
Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; 
phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-294-7834; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0750; 
Product Identifier 2017-NE-24-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 we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    We learned from RRC that an updated stress analysis shows higher 
stress than previously calculated in the aft retainer flange scallop of 
the fan wheel, part number (P/N) 23061670. As a result, RRC reduced the 
published life of the affected fan wheel. We are proposing new life 
limits to remove this fan wheel from service before exceeding this new 
life limit. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure 
of the fan wheel, uncontained release of the fan wheel, damage to the 
engine, and damage to the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007A-A-72-424/ASB 
AE 3007C-A-72-327 (one document), Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017. The 
ASB provides updated life limits for the affected fan wheels. This 
service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require replacement of the affected fan 
wheels at new, lower life limits.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 341 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
              Action                      Labor cost             Parts cost           product        operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replace fan wheel (P/N 23061670)    0 work-hours x $85     $12,357 (pro-rated            $12,357      $4,213,737
 at reduced life.                    per hour = $0.         cost of part).
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 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),

[[Page 44359]]

    (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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate previously held by Allison 
Engine Company): Docket No. FAA-2017-0750; Product Identifier 2017-
NE-24-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 6, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A, AE 
3007A1, AE 3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/2, AE 3007A1/3, AE 3007A1P, AE 
3007A1E, AE 3007A3, AE 3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines with a fan 
wheel, part number (P/N) 23061670, installed.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an updated analysis that lowered the 
life limit of fan wheels installed on the affected engines. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fan wheel. The unsafe 
condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the fan 
wheel, uncontained release of the fan wheel, damage to the engine, 
and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) For all AE 3007A, AE 3007A1, AE 3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/2, AE 
3007A1/3, AE 3007A1P, AE 3007A1E, AE 3007A3, AE 3007C and 3007C1 
engines with an installed fan wheel, P/N 23061670, after the 
effective date of this AD, remove the affected fan wheel before 
exceeding the new life limits identified in Planning Information, 
paragraph 1.F., of RRC ASB AE 3007A-A-72-424/ASB AE 3007C-A-72-327 
(one document), Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not return to 
service any engine with a fan wheel, P/N 23061670, with a fan wheel 
life that exceeds the new life limits identified in Planning 
Information, paragraph 1.C., of RRC ASB AE 3007A-A-72-424/ASB AE 
3007C-A-72-327 (one document), Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the Chicago ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kyri 
Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E. 
Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-
294-7834; email: [email protected].
    (2) For RRC service information identified in this AD, contact 
Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB-02-
05, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317-230-3774; email: 
royce.com">indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com.
    (3) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine and 
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 
01803. 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. 2017-19962 Filed 9-21-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P



                           Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules                                               44357

     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


VerDate Sep<11>2014   16:19 Sep 21, 2017   Jkt 241001   PO 00000   Frm 00011   Fmt 4702   Sfmt 4702   E:\FR\FM\22SEP1.SGM   22SEP1


     44358                 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules

     W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018;                       corrected, could result in failure of the
     Washington, DC 20590.                                   phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–                       fan wheel, uncontained release of the
       • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                      7834; email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.                   fan wheel, damage to the engine, and
     address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               damage to the airplane.
     p.m., Monday through Friday, except
     Federal holidays.                                       Comments Invited                                         Related Service Information Under 1
       For service information identified in                   We invite you to send any written                      CFR Part 51
     this NPRM, contact Rolls-Royce                          relevant data, views, or arguments about                   We reviewed RRC Alert Service
     Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street,                 this proposal. Send your comments to                     Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007A–A–72–424/
     Mail Code NB–02–05, Indianapolis, IN                    an address listed under the ADDRESSES                    ASB AE 3007C–A–72–327 (one
     46225; phone: 317–230–3774; email:                      section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                       document), Revision 1, dated April 20,
     indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com;                     2017–0750; Product Identifier 2017–                      2017. The ASB provides updated life
     Internet: www.rolls-royce.com. You may                  NE–24–AD’’ at the beginning of your                      limits for the affected fan wheels. This
     view this service information at the                    comments. We specifically invite                         service information is reasonably
     FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards                     comments on the overall regulatory,                      available because the interested parties
     Branch, 1200 District Avenue,                           economic, environmental, and energy                      have access to it through their normal
     Burlington, MA. For information on the                  aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                   course of business or by the means
     availability of this material at the FAA,               all comments received by the closing                     identified in the ADDRESSES section.
     call 781–238–7125.                                      date and may amend this NPRM
                                                             because of those comments.                               FAA’s Determination
     Examining the AD Docket
                                                                We will post all comments we
       You may examine the AD docket on                                                                                 We are proposing this AD because we
                                                             receive, without change, to http://
     the Internet at http://                                                                                          evaluated all the relevant information
                                                             www.regulations.gov, including any
     www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                             and determined the unsafe condition
                                                             personal information you provide. We
     and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                                                                                described previously is likely to exist or
                                                             will also post a report summarizing each
     0750; or in person at the Docket                                                                                 develop in other products of the same
                                                             substantive verbal contact we receive
     Management Facility between 9 a.m.                                                                               type design.
                                                             about this NPRM.
     and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                                                                               Proposed AD Requirements
     except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  Discussion
     contains this NPRM, the regulatory                         We learned from RRC that an updated                      This proposed AD would require
     evaluation, any comments received, and                  stress analysis shows higher stress than                 replacement of the affected fan wheels
     other information. The street address for               previously calculated in the aft retainer                at new, lower life limits.
     the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–                      flange scallop of the fan wheel, part                    Costs of Compliance
     5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                      number (P/N) 23061670. As a result,
     Comments will be available in the AD                    RRC reduced the published life of the                       We estimate that this proposed AD
     docket shortly after receipt.                           affected fan wheel. We are proposing                     affects 341 engines installed on
     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyri                   new life limits to remove this fan wheel                 airplanes of U.S. registry.
     Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer,                        from service before exceeding this new                      We estimate the following costs to
     Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E.                        life limit. This condition, if not                       comply with this proposed AD:
                                                                           ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                      Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                      Action                                  Labor cost                                 Parts cost                   product        operators

     Replace fan wheel (P/N 23061670)           0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0           $12,357 (pro-rated cost of part) .....        $12,357      $4,213,737
       at reduced life.



     Authority for This Rulemaking                           because it addresses an unsafe condition                 Regulatory Findings
        Title 49 of the United States Code                   that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                                                                                        We determined that this proposed AD
     specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                                      would not have federalism implications
     rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   action.
                                                                                                                      under Executive Order 13132. This
     section 106, describes the authority of                   This AD is issued in accordance with                   proposed AD would not have a
     the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                    authority delegated by the Executive                     substantial direct effect on the States, on
     Aviation Programs, describes in more                    Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                the relationship between the national
     detail the scope of the Agency’s                        as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                     Government and the States, or on the
     authority.                                              In accordance with that order, issuance                  distribution of power and
        We are issuing this rulemaking under                 of ADs is normally a function of the                     responsibilities among the various
     the authority described in Subtitle VII,                Compliance and Airworthiness                             levels of government.
     Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                             Division, but during this transition                       For the reasons discussed above, I
     ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                             period, the Executive Director has                       certify this proposed regulation:
     section, Congress charges the FAA with
     promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              delegated the authority to issue ADs                       (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
     air commerce by prescribing regulations                 applicable to engines, propellers, and                   action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
     for practices, methods, and procedures                  appliances to the Manager, Engine and                      (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
     the Administrator finds necessary for                   Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and                   the DOT Regulatory Policies and
     safety in air commerce. This regulation                 Innovation Division.                                     Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
     is within the scope of that authority                                                                            1979),


VerDate Sep<11>2014   16:19 Sep 21, 2017   Jkt 241001   PO 00000   Frm 00012   Fmt 4702   Sfmt 4702   E:\FR\FM\22SEP1.SGM   22SEP1


                           Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 183 / Friday, September 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules                                          44359

       (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               3007A1P, AE 3007A1E, AE 3007A3, AE                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
     in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               3007C and 3007C1 engines with an installed
     making a regulatory distinction, and                    fan wheel, P/N 23061670, after the effective          Federal Aviation Administration
       (4) Will not have a significant                       date of this AD, remove the affected fan
     economic impact, positive or negative,                  wheel before exceeding the new life limits            14 CFR Part 39
     on a substantial number of small entities               identified in Planning Information, paragraph
                                                                                                                   [Docket No. FAA–2017–0910; Product
     under the criteria of the Regulatory                    1.F., of RRC ASB AE 3007A–A–72–424/ASB
                                                                                                                   Identifier 2017–CE–027–AD]
     Flexibility Act.                                        AE 3007C–A–72–327 (one document),
                                                             Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017.                     RIN 2120–AA64
     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                        (2) After the effective date of this AD, do
       Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                not return to service any engine with a fan           Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
     safety, Incorporation by reference,                     wheel, P/N 23061670, with a fan wheel life            Aerospace Corporation Airplanes
     Safety.                                                 that exceeds the new life limits identified in
                                                                                                                   AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                             Planning Information, paragraph 1.C., of RRC
     The Proposed Amendment                                                                                        Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                             ASB AE 3007A–A–72–424/ASB AE 3007C–
       Accordingly, under the authority                      A–72–327 (one document), Revision 1, dated            ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
     delegated to me by the Administrator,                   April 20, 2017.                                       (NPRM).
     the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                                                                         SUMMARY:  We propose to adopt a new
                                                             (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
     39 as follows:                                          (AMOCs)                                               airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
     PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                     (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch,                Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
     DIRECTIVES                                              FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs               Models GIII (G–1159A), G–IV, and GIV–
                                                             for this AD, if requested using the procedures        X airplanes. This proposed AD was
     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with             prompted by a report that certain flap
     continues to read as follows:                           14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your               tracks were manufactured with the
         Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          principal inspector or local Flight Standards         upper flange thickness less than design
                                                             District Office, as appropriate. If sending           minimum. This proposed AD would
     § 39.13   [Amended]                                     information directly to the manager of the            require replacing any defective flap
     ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   Chicago ACO Branch, send it to the attention          track. We are proposing this AD to
     the following new airworthiness                         of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of       address the unsafe condition on these
     directive (AD):                                         this AD.                                              products.
     Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate                  (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                 DATES:  We must receive comments on
         previously held by Allison Engine                   notify your appropriate principal inspector,          this proposed AD by November 6, 2017.
         Company): Docket No. FAA–2017–0750;                 or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                                                                                   ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
         Product Identifier 2017–NE–24–AD.                   of the local flight standards district office/
                                                                                                                   using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                             certificate holding district office.
     (a) Comments Due Date                                                                                         11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
        We must receive comments by November                 (h) Related Information                               methods:
     6, 2017.                                                   (1) For more information about this AD,              • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
     (b) Affected ADs                                        contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace                   http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                             Engineer, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E.            instructions for submitting comments.
       None.                                                                                                         • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                             Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone:
     (c) Applicability                                       847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834; email:                 • Mail: U.S. Department of
        This AD applies to Rolls-Royce                       kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.                             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
     Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A, AE 3007A1,                     (2) For RRC service information identified         30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
     AE 3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/2, AE 3007A1/3,                  in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation,          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
     AE 3007A1P, AE 3007A1E, AE 3007A3, AE                   450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB–              Washington, DC 20590.
     3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines with a                02–05, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317–               • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
     fan wheel, part number (P/N) 23061670,                                                                        address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                             230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@rolls-
     installed.                                                                                                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                             royce.com; Internet: www.rolls-royce.com.
     (d) Subject                                                (3) You may view this service information          Federal holidays.
       Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)                at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards                   For service information identified in
     Code 7250, Turbine/turboprop Engine,                    Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,             this NPRM, contact Gulfstream
     Turbine Section.                                        MA 01803. For information on the                      Aerospace Corporation, P.O. Box 2206,
     (e) Unsafe Condition                                    availability of this material at the FAA, call        Savannah, Georgia 31404–2206;
                                                             781–238–7125.                                         telephone: (912) 965–3000; fax: (912)
        This AD was prompted by an updated
                                                               Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                                                                                   965–3520; email: pubs@gulfstream.com;
     analysis that lowered the life limit of fan
     wheels installed on the affected engines. We            September 13, 2017.
                                                                                                                   Internet: www.gulfstream.com. You may
     are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the                                                                 review this referenced service
                                                             Robert J. Ganley,                                     information at the FAA, Policy and
     fan wheel. The unsafe condition, if not
     corrected, could result in failure of the fan           Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards               Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas
     wheel, uncontained release of the fan wheel,            Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.               City, Missouri 64106. For information
     damage to the engine, and damage to the                 [FR Doc. 2017–19962 Filed 9–21–17; 8:45 am]           on the availability of this material at the
     airplane.                                               BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
     (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                   Examining the AD Docket
        Comply with this AD within the
     compliance times specified, unless already                                                                      You may examine the AD docket on
     done.                                                                                                         the Internet at http://
        (1) For all AE 3007A, AE 3007A1, AE                                                                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
     3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/2, AE 3007A1/3, AE                                                                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–


VerDate Sep<11>2014   16:19 Sep 21, 2017   Jkt 241001   PO 00000   Frm 00013   Fmt 4702   Sfmt 4702   E:\FR\FM\22SEP1.SGM   22SEP1



Document Created: 2017-09-22 01:52:54
Document Modified: 2017-09-22 01:52:54
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 proposed AD by November 6, 2017.
ContactKyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847-294-7836; fax: 847-294-7834; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 44357 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR