82 FR 45218 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 187 (September 28, 2017)

Page Range		45218-45220
FR Document		2017-20718

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-17, RB211-Trent 877-17, RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-Trent 892-17, RB211- Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by low-pressure compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow locating pins that may have reduced integrity due to incorrect heat treatment. This proposed AD would require replacement of the LPC case A-frame hollow locating pins. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 187 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0650; Product Identifier 2017-NE-19-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan 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 Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-17, RB211-Trent 877-17, 
RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-Trent 892-17, RB211-
Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines. This proposed 
AD was prompted by low-pressure compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow 
locating pins that may have reduced integrity due to incorrect heat 
treatment. This proposed AD would require replacement of the LPC case 
A-frame hollow locating pins. We are proposing this AD to correct the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by October 30, 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 
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, 
DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-249936; email: 
http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. 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-
0650; 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 proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0650; 
Product Identifier 2017-NE-19-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2017-0096, dated June 1, 2017 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    All low pressure compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow locating 
pins, Part Number (P/N) FK11612, manufactured between 01 January 
2012 and 31 May 2016, have potentially been subjected to incorrect 
heat treatment. This may have reduced the integrity of the pin such 
that in a Fan Blade Off (FBO) event it is unable to withstand the 
applied loads. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to loss 
of location of the A-frame following an FBO event, possibly 
resulting in engine separation, loss of thrust reverser unit, 
release of high-energy debris, or an uncontrolled fire. To address 
this potential unsafe condition, RR identified the affected engines 
that have these A-frame hollow locating pins installed and published 
Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AJ463, 
providing instructions for replacement of these pins. The NMSB was 
recently revised to correct an error in Section 1.A., where ESN 
51477 was inadvertently omitted. That ESN was correctly listed in 
Section 1.D.(1)(f) for the compliance time. For the reason described 
above, this AD requires a one-time replacement of the affected A-
frame hollow locating pins P/N FK11612. This AD also prohibits 
installation of pins that were released to service before 05 July 
2016.

    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-2017-0650.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    RR has issued Alert Non Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) 
RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017. The Alert SB 
describes procedures for replacement of all non-conforming A-frame 
locating pins. 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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
United Kingdom, and is approved for operation

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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 replacement of all non-conforming A-frame locating pins.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 95 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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A-frame pin replacement...............  9.5 work-hours x $85 per         $453.00       $1,260.50     $119,747.50
                                         hour = $807.50.
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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 delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    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):

Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA-2017-0650; Product Identifier 2017-
NE-19-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 30, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-
17, 877-17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17 and 895-17 engines with 
an engine serial number (ESN) listed in Section 1.A., Effectivity, 
of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine 
Compressor Section.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by low-pressure compressor (LPC) case A-
frame hollow locating pins that may have reduced integrity due to 
incorrect heat treatment. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure 
of the locating pins, engine separation and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) At the next scheduled on-wing maintenance opportunity after 
the effective date of this AD, replace each affected LPC case A-
frame hollow locating pin using Section 3, Accomplishment 
Instructions, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated 
June 28, 2017, within the compliance times listed in Section 
1.D.(1), Planning Information, except for those listed in Sections 
1.D.(1)(a) and (b) that have a compliance requirement of November 
13, 2017.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, unless already 
accomplished by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, at the next engine shop 
visit, replace each affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, 
part number (P/N) FK11612, with a part eligible for installation, 
using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions, of RR Alert NMSB 
RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any engine 
with an affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, 
unless the pin is eligible for installation.

(i) Definitions

    For the purposes of this AD:
    (1) An affected part is an LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, 
P/N FK11612, except those with an original RR authorized release 
certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later.
    (2) A part eligible for installation is an LPC case A-frame 
hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, with an original RR authorized 
release certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later.

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    (3) An engine shop visit is when the engine is subject to a 
serviceability check and repair, rebuild, or overhaul.

(j) 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 
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in 
paragraph (k)(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.

(k) 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 2017-0096, 
dated June 1, 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-2017-0650.
    (3) Rolls-Royce plc Alert Non Modification Service Bulletin 
RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017, can be obtained 
from RR plc, using the contact information in paragraph (k)(4) of 
this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, 
Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-
1332-249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 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 22, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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in the United States. Pursuant to our information provided by EASA and Costs of Compliance
bilateral agreement with the European determined the unsafe condition exists
Community, EASA has notified us of and is likely to exist or develop on other We estimate that this proposed AD
the unsafe condition described in the products of the same type design. This affects 95 engines installed on airplanes
MCAI and service information proposed AD would require of U.S. registry.
referenced above. We are proposing this replacement of all non-conforming A- We estimate the following costs to
AD because we evaluated all frame locating pins. comply with this proposed AD:

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

A-frame pin replacement ................................ 9.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $807.50 ..... $453.00 $1,260.50 $119,747.50

Authority for This Rulemaking (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Title 49 of the United States Code (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the DOT Regulatory Policies and Section.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
section 106, describes the authority of (e) Reason
1979),
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD was prompted by low-pressure
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more in Alaska to the extent that it justifies compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow
detail the scope of the Agency’s making a regulatory distinction, and locating pins that may have reduced integrity
authority. (4) Will not have a significant due to incorrect heat treatment. We are
We are issuing this rulemaking under issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
economic impact, positive or negative,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, locating pins, engine separation and loss of
on a substantial number of small entities the airplane.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: under the criteria of the Regulatory
General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with Comply with this AD within the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
compliance times specified, unless already
air commerce by prescribing regulations Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference,
(g) Required Actions
the Administrator finds necessary for Safety.
safety in air commerce. This regulation (1) At the next scheduled on-wing
The Proposed Amendment maintenance opportunity after the effective
is within the scope of that authority
Accordingly, under the authority date of this AD, replace each affected LPC
because it addresses an unsafe condition case A-frame hollow locating pin using
that is likely to exist or develop on delegated to me by the Administrator,
Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions, of
products identified in this rulemaking the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AJ463, Revision
action. 39 as follows: 2, dated June 28, 2017, within the
This AD is issued in accordance with compliance times listed in Section 1.D.(1),
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Planning Information, except for those listed
authority delegated by the Executive
DIRECTIVES in Sections 1.D.(1)(a) and (b) that have a
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. compliance requirement of November 13,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 2017.
In accordance with that order, issuance continues to read as follows: (2) After the effective date of this AD,
of ADs is normally a function of the unless already accomplished by paragraph
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Compliance and Airworthiness (g)(1) of this AD, at the next engine shop
Division, but during this transition § 39.13 [Amended] visit, replace each affected LPC case A-frame
period, the Executive Director has ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding hollow locating pin, part number (P/N)
delegated the authority to issue ADs the following new airworthiness FK11612, with a part eligible for installation,
applicable to engines, propellers, and directive (AD): using Section 3, Accomplishment
associated appliances to the Manager, Instructions, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–
Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA–2017– AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017.
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 0650; Product Identifier 2017–NE–19–
Policy and Innovation Division. AD. (h) Installation Prohibition
Regulatory Findings (a) Comments Due Date After the effective date of this AD, do not
install any engine with an affected LPC case
We determined that this proposed AD We must receive comments by October 30,
A-frame hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612,
would not have federalism implications 2017.
unless the pin is eligible for installation.
under Executive Order 13132. This (b) Affected ADs
(i) Definitions
proposed AD would not have a
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None.
substantial direct effect on the States, on For the purposes of this AD:
the relationship between the national (c) Applicability (1) An affected part is an LPC case A-frame
Government and the States, or on the This AD applies to certain Rolls-Royce plc hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, except
(RR) RB211–Trent 875–17, 877–17, 884–17, those with an original RR authorized release
distribution of power and certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later.
884B–17, 892–17, 892B–17 and 895–17
responsibilities among the various engines with an engine serial number (ESN) (2) A part eligible for installation is an LPC
levels of government. listed in Section 1.A., Effectivity, of RR Alert case A-frame hollow locating pin, P/N
For the reasons discussed above, I NMSB RB.211–72–AJ463, Revision 2, dated FK11612, with an original RR authorized
certify this proposed regulation: June 28, 2017. release certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later.

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(3) An engine shop visit is when the engine DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
is subject to a serviceability check and repair, identified by the document number at
rebuild, or overhaul. Federal Highway Administration the top of this document, by any of the
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance following methods:
(AMOCs) 23 CFR Parts 778 and 773 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has Federal Railroad Administration instructions for submitting comments.
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, • Fax: 1–202–493–2251.
if requested using the procedures found in 14 49 CFR Part 264 • Mail: Docket Management Facility,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
send your request to your principal inspector
Federal Transit Administration New Jersey Ave. SE., West Building
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Ground Floor Room W12–140,
appropriate. If sending information directly
49 CFR Part 622 Washington, DC 20590.
to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to
• Hand Delivery/Courier: West
the attention of the person identified in [Docket No. FHWA–2016–0037]
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email FHWA RIN 2125–AF73: FRA RIN 2130– 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., between 9:00
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. AC66: FTA RIN 2132–AB32 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Program for Eliminating Duplication of telephone number is (202) 366–9329.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Environmental Reviews Instructions: All submissions received
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. AGENCY: Federal Highway must include the agency name and
Administration (FHWA), Federal docket number or Regulatory
(k) Related Information Railroad Administration (FRA), Federal Information Number (RIN) for this
(1) For more information about this AD, Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. rulemaking. All comments received will
contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, be posted without change to
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, www.regulations.gov, including any
(NPRM); request for comments.
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– personal information provided.
7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: SUMMARY: This NPRM provides Docket: For access to the docket to
robert.green@faa.gov. interested parties with the opportunity read background documents or
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation to comment on proposed regulations comments received, go to
Safety Agency AD 2017–0096, dated June 1, governing the U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov.
2017, for more information. You may Transportation’s (DOT) Program for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Eliminating Duplication of FHWA, James Gavin, Office of Project
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Environmental Reviews (Program) Development and Environmental
searching for and locating it in Docket No. established by Section 1309 of the Review, (202) 366–1473, or Diane
FAA–2017–0650. Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Mobley, Office of Chief Counsel, (202)
(3) Rolls-Royce plc Alert Non Modification Act (FAST Act). Section 1309 directed 366–1366. For FRA, Michael Johnsen,
Service Bulletin RB.211–72–AJ463, Revision the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Office of Railroad Policy and
2, dated June 28, 2017, can be obtained from (Secretary) to establish a pilot program Development, (202) 493–1310, or Chris
RR plc, using the contact information in authorizing up to five States to conduct Van Nostrand, Office of Chief Counsel,
paragraph (k)(4) of this proposed AD. environmental reviews and make (202) 493–6058. For FTA, Megan Blum,
(4) For service information identified in approvals for projects under State Office of Planning and Environment,
this proposed AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, environmental laws and regulations (202) 366–0463, or Helen Serassio,
Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, instead of the National Environmental
Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–
Office of Chief Counsel, (202) 366–1974.
Policy Act (NEPA). The FAST Act The Agencies are located at 1200 New
1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936;
requires the Secretary, in consultation Jersey Ave. SE., Washington, DC 20590.
email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/
with the Chair of the Council on Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://
Environmental Quality (CEQ), to p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, except
customers.rolls-royce.com/public/
promulgate regulations to implement Federal holidays.
rollsroycecare.
the requirements of the Program, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(5) You may view this service information
including application requirements and
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Background
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200
criteria necessary to determine whether
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
State laws and regulations are at least as On December 4, 2015, President
information on the availability of this
stringent as the applicable Federal law. Obama signed into law the FAST Act
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. The FHWA, FRA, and FTA, hereinafter (Pub. L. 114–94, 129 Stat. 1312), which
referred to as ‘‘the Agencies,’’ are contains new requirements related to
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on proposing these regulations on behalf of the National Environmental Policy Act
September 22, 2017. the Secretary and seek comments on the (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). Section
Robert J. Ganley, proposals contained in this NPRM. This 1309 of the FAST Act, codified at 23
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards rule would also implement a provision U.S.C. 330, established a pilot program
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Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. in Section 1308 of the FAST Act that that allows the Secretary to approve up
[FR Doc. 2017–20718 Filed 9–27–17; 8:45 am] amends the corrective action period that to five States to use one or more State
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the Agencies must provide to a State environmental laws instead of NEPA for
participating in the Surface environmental review of surface
Transportation Project Delivery Program transportation projects. In order to be
(Section 327 Program). eligible to participate in the Program, a
DATES: Comments must be received on State must have assumed the Secretary’s
or before November 27, 2017. responsibilities for environmental

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this NPRM by October 30, 2017.
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]
FR Citation		82 FR 45218
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 45218 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 187 (September 28, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration