82 FR 51550 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 214 (November 7, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 214 (November 7, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-24156 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 7, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51550-51552] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24156] [[Page 51550]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0816; Product Identifier 2017-NE-29-AD; Amendment 39-19093; AD 2017-22-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 970-84 and RB211-Trent 972-84 turbofan engines. This AD requires an inspection of the drains mast. This AD was prompted by cracks found in the transition duct area of the drains mast. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective November 22, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 22, 2017. We must receive comments on this AD by December 22, 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: 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 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 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0816. 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- 0816; 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 AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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: Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7148; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0816; Product Identifier 2017-NE-29-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 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 2017-0075R1, dated May 5, 2017 (referred to hereinafter as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: RB211 Trent 900 engines have been found in service with cracks in the transition duct area of the drains mast, which is part of the fire wall in Zone 1. Cracks were found on both pre-Mod 72-H499 drains masts, Part Number (P/N) FW29847, and post-Mod 72-H499 drains masts, P/N KH31996. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could, in combination with a fire in the surrounding area, lead to a breach of the fire wall, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled fire and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, RR published Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-71-AJ576 to provide inspection instructions for engines with drains mast P/N KH31996 and post-Mod 80-H632 vent ejector installed, which have been determined as more susceptible to cracking. 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-2017-0816. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 RR has issued Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin No. RB.211- 71-AJ576, Initial Issue, dated March 17, 2017. The Alert NMSB describes procedures for inspection, repair, and replacement of the drains mast. 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 AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the United Kingdom, 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. We are issuing 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 AD requires inspection and if necessary, replacement of the drains mast. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects no engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 51551]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $10,000 $10,170 $0 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: (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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-22-13 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-19093; Docket No. FAA-2017- 0816; Product Identifier 2017-NE-29-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 22, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 970-84 and RB211-Trent 972-84 turbofan engines with a drains mast, part number (P/N) KH31996, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 7170, Powerplant/Engine Drains. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by cracks found in the transition duct area of the drains mast. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the drains mast, engine fire, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Within 12 months time since new (TSN) or within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, visually inspect the external areas of the transition duct area of the drains mast for a crack, as depicted in Figure 1 of RR Alert Non- Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-71-AJ576, Initial Issue, dated March 17, 2017. If there is a crack: (1) Before further flight, replace the drains mast with a part eligible for installation, or (2) Before further flight, seal the crack using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B. of RR Alert NMSB RB.211- 71-AJ576, Initial Issue, dated March 17, 2017, and within 100 flight cycles, remove and replace the drains mast with a part eligible for installation. (h) Definition (1) For the purposes of this AD, a part eligible for installation is a part not listed in this AD, or a part that has passed the inspection required by this AD. (2) For the purposes of this AD, a flight cycle is a take-off and landing. (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 Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7148; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017-0075R1, dated May 5, 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-2017-0816. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. [[Page 51552]] (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin RB.211-71-AJ576, Initial Issue, dated March 17, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For RR service information identified in this 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 1, 2017. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– fire wall in Zone 1. Cracks were found on
0816. both pre-Mod 72–H499 drains masts, Part
Federal Aviation Administration Number (P/N) FW29847, and post-Mod 72–
Examining the AD Docket H499 drains masts, P/N KH31996. This
condition, if not detected and corrected,
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on could, in combination with a fire in the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0816; Product
the Internet at http:// surrounding area, lead to a breach of the fire
Identifier 2017–NE–29–AD; Amendment 39– www.regulations.gov by searching for wall, possibly resulting in an uncontrolled
19093; AD 2017–22–13] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– fire and consequent reduced control of the
0816; or in person at the Docket aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe
RIN 2120–AA64 Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 condition, RR published Alert Non-
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB)
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce RB.211–71–AJ576 to provide inspection
Federal holidays. The AD docket
plc Turbofan Engines instructions for engines with drains mast P/
contains this AD, the mandatory N KH31996 and post-Mod 80–H632 vent
AGENCY: Federal Aviation continuing airworthiness information ejector installed, which have been
Administration (FAA), DOT. (MCAI), regulatory evaluation, any determined as more susceptible to cracking.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments received, and other You may obtain further information
comments. information. The address for the Docket by examining the MCAI in the AD
Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the docket on the Internet at http://
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new ADDRESSES section. Comments will be www.regulations.gov by searching for
airworthiness directive (AD) for all available in the AD docket shortly after and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–Trent 970– receipt. 0816.
84 and RB211–Trent 972–84 turbofan FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
engines. This AD requires an inspection Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer, Related Service Information Under 1
of the drains mast. This AD was ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District CFR Part 51
prompted by cracks found in the Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: RR has issued Alert Non-Modification
transition duct area of the drains mast. 781–238–7148; fax: 781–238–7199; Service Bulletin No. RB.211–71–AJ576,
We are issuing this AD to address the email: Eugene.triozzi@faa.gov. Initial Issue, dated March 17, 2017. The
unsafe condition on these products. Alert NMSB describes procedures for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES: This AD becomes effective inspection, repair, and replacement of
November 22, 2017. Comments Invited the drains mast. This service
The Director of the Federal Register This AD is a final rule that involves information is reasonably available
approved the incorporation by reference requirements affecting flight safety, and because the interested parties have
of a certain publication listed in this AD we did not precede it by notice and access to it through their normal course
as of November 22, 2017. opportunity for public comment. We of business or by the means identified
We must receive comments on this invite you to send any written relevant in the ADDRESSES section.
AD by December 22, 2017. data, views, or arguments about this AD. FAA’s Determination and Requirements
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by Send your comments to an address of This AD
any of the following methods: listed under the ADDRESSES section.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to This product has been approved by
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–0816;
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the the aviation authority of the United
Product Identifier 2017–NE–29–AD’’ at
instructions for submitting comments. Kingdom, and is approved for operation
the beginning of your comments. We
• Mail: U.S. Department of in the United States. Pursuant to our
specifically invite comments on the
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey bilateral agreement with the European
overall regulatory, economic,
Avenue SE., West Building Ground Community, EASA has notified us of
environmental, and energy aspects of
Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC the unsafe condition described in the
this AD. We will consider all comments
20590–0001. MCAI. We are issuing this AD because
received by the closing date and may
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail we evaluated all information provided
amend this AD because of those
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 by EASA and determined the unsafe
comments.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except condition exists and is likely to exist or
We will post all comments we
Federal holidays. develop on other products of the same
receive, without change, to http://
• Fax: 202–493–2251. type design. This AD requires
www.regulations.gov, including any
inspection and if necessary,
For service information identified in personal information you provide. We
replacement of the drains mast.
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, will also post a report summarizing each
Corporate Communications, P.O. Box substantive verbal contact with FAA FAA’s Determination of the Effective
31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: personnel concerning this AD. Date
011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44– No domestic operators use this
Discussion
1332–249936; email: http://www.rolls- product. Therefore, we find that notice
royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; The European Aviation Safety Agency and opportunity for prior public
Internet: https://customers.rolls- (EASA), which is the Technical Agent comment are unnecessary and that good
royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You for the Member States of the European cause exists for making this amendment
may view this service information at the Community, has issued EASA AD 2017– effective in less than 30 days.
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FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards 0075R1, dated May 5, 2017 (referred to
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an Costs of Compliance
Burlington, MA 01803. For information unsafe condition for the specified We estimate that this AD affects no
on the availability of this material at the products. The MCAI states: engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
FAA, call 781–238–7125. It is also RB211 Trent 900 engines have been found registry.
available on the Internet at http:// in service with cracks in the transition duct We estimate the following costs to
www.regulations.gov by searching for area of the drains mast, which is part of the comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..................................... $10,000 $10,170 $0
Authority for This Rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant duct area of the drains mast for a crack, as
economic impact, positive or negative, depicted in Figure 1 of RR Alert Non-
Title 49 of the United States Code Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB)
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory RB.211–71–AJ576, Initial Issue, dated March
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 17, 2017. If there is a crack:
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act.
(1) Before further flight, replace the drains
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 mast with a part eligible for installation, or
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) Before further flight, seal the crack
detail the scope of the Agency’s safety, Incorporation by reference,
using the Accomplishment Instructions,
authority. paragraph 3.B. of RR Alert NMSB RB.211–
Safety. 71–AJ576, Initial Issue, dated March 17,
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment 2017, and within 100 flight cycles, remove
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: and replace the drains mast with a part
Accordingly, under the authority eligible for installation.
General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator,
section, Congress charges the FAA with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (h) Definition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows: (1) For the purposes of this AD, a part
air commerce by prescribing regulations eligible for installation is a part not listed in
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD, or a part that has passed the
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES inspection required by this AD.
safety in air commerce. This regulation (2) For the purposes of this AD, a flight
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 cycle is a take-off and landing.
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows:
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (AMOCs)
products identified in this rulemaking (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
§ 39.13 [Amended]
action. the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
This AD is issued in accordance with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding if requested using the procedures found in 14
authority delegated by the Executive the following new airworthiness CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, directive (AD): send your request to your principal inspector
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 2017–22–13 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment or local Flight Standards District Office, as
In accordance with that order, issuance 39–19093; Docket No. FAA–2017–0816; appropriate. If sending information directly
of ADs is normally a function of the Product Identifier 2017–NE–29–AD. to the manager of the certification office,
Compliance and Airworthiness send it to the attention of the person
(a) Effective Date identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You
Division, but during this transition
This AD is effective November 22, 2017. may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@
period, the Executive Director has
faa.gov.
delegated the authority to issue ADs (b) Affected ADs (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
applicable to engines, propellers, and None. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
associated appliances to the Manager, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, (c) Applicability
of the local flight standards district office/
Policy and Innovation Division. This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) certificate holding district office.
RB211–Trent 970–84 and RB211–Trent 972–
Regulatory Findings 84 turbofan engines with a drains mast, part (j) Related Information
We determined that this AD will not number (P/N) KH31996, installed. (1) For more information about this AD,
have federalism implications under (d) Subject contact Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
not have a substantial direct effect on 7170, Powerplant/Engine Drains. 7148; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
the States, on the relationship between eugene.triozzi@faa.gov.
(e) Reason
the national government and the States, (2) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017–0075R1,
or on the distribution of power and This AD was prompted by cracks found in
the transition duct area of the drains mast. dated May 5, 2017, for more information.
responsibilities among the various You may examine the MCAI in the AD
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
levels of government. the drains mast, engine fire, and damage to docket on the Internet at http://
For the reasons discussed above, I the airplane. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
certify this AD: locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–0816.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Comply with this AD within the
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under compliance times specified, unless already
done. approved the incorporation by reference
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (g) Required Actions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
1979), Within 12 months time since new (TSN) or part 51.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation within 12 months after the effective date of (2) You must use this service information
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies this AD, whichever occurs later, visually as applicable to do the actions required by
making a regulatory distinction, and inspect the external areas of the transition this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
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(i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non- ADDRESSES: For service information You may obtain further information
Modification Service Bulletin RB.211–71– identified in this final rule, contact by examining the MCAI in the AD
AJ576, Initial Issue, dated March 17, 2017. Ipeco Holdings Ltd., Aviation Way, docket on the Internet at http://
(ii) Reserved. Southend on Sea, SS2 6UN, United www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) For RR service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Kingdom; phone: 44 1702 549371; fax: and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, 44 1702 540782; email: sales@ 0490.
England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–1332– Ipeco.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine and Comments
242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email:
http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 We gave the public the opportunity to
team.jsp; Internet: https://customers.rolls- District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For participate in developing this final rule.
royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. information on the availability of this The following presents the comments
(4) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards It is also available on the Internet at response to each comment.
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, http://www.regulations.gov by searching
MA 01803. For information on the Request To Shorten Compliance Time
availability of this material at the FAA, call
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
781–238–7125. 0490. The Air Line Pilots Association
(5) You may view this service information Examining the AD Docket (ALPA) requested that the FAA work
at the National Archives and Records with EASA to reevaluate the compliance
Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on time for this AD. ALPA indicated that
the availability of this material at NARA, call the Internet at http:// the requirements of this AD could be
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for accomplished in a shorter timeframe
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– that would enhance safety.
locations.html. 0490; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. ALPA did not provide data or a
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, detailed explanation with respect to its
November 1, 2017.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket request for a shorter time frame.
Karen M. Grant,
contains this AD, the mandatory Consequently, upon further review of
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller the risk analysis with EASA, we
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification continuing airworthiness information
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any determined the proposed time frame for
Service.
comments received, and other accomplishment of this AD is
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information. The address for the Docket appropriate.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is Miscellaneous Comments
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket We received miscellaneous comments
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Operations, M–30, West Building not relevant to this AD. No further
Federal Aviation Administration Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 response is required.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Conclusion
14 CFR Part 39 DC 20590.
We reviewed the available data,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Neil
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0490; Product including the comments received, and
Identifier 2017–NE–13–AD; Amendment 39–
Doh, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO
determined that air safety and the
19082; AD 2017–22–02] Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
public interest require adopting this AD
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
as proposed.
RIN 2120–AA64 238–7757; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
neil.doh@faa.gov. Related Service Information Under 1
Airworthiness Directives; IPECO Pilot SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFR Part 51
and Co-Pilot Seats
Discussion Ipeco has issued Service Bulletin (SB)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Number 063–25–08, Revision 00; SB
We issued a notice of proposed
Administration (FAA), DOT. Number 063–25–09, Revision 00; and
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule. part 39 by adding an AD that would SB Number 063–25–10, Revision 00; all
apply to the specified products. The dated May 31, 2016. These SBs provide
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new instructions, differentiated by the part
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on June 16, 2017 (82 FR 27629). numbers of the affected pilot and co-
Ipeco Holdings Ltd. (Ipeco) pilot and co- pilot seats, for the modification and
pilot seats. This AD requires The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified reidentification of these seats. This
modification and reidentification of the service information is reasonably
affected seats. This AD was prompted products. The MCAI states:
available because the interested parties
by reports of unexpected movement of Occurrences have been reported of pilot/ have access to it through their normal
pilot and co-pilot seats on takeoff and co-pilot unexpected rearward movement
during take-off and landing. Investigations course of business or by the means
landing. We are issuing this AD to identified in the ADDRESSES section.
determined that horizontal guide block wear,
address the unsafe condition on these presence of burrs on horizontal centre track,
products. Costs of Compliance
and horizontal track lock system weakness
nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with RULES
DATES: This AD becomes effective (spring tension too low) were various causes We estimate that this AD affects an
December 12, 2017. which contributed to the seat not being unknown number of pilot and co-pilot
correctly locked. seats installed on 55 airplanes of U.S.
The Director of the Federal Register This condition, if not corrected, could lead
approved the incorporation by reference to further cases of unwanted flight crew seat registry.
of a certain publication listed in this AD movement, possibly resulting in reduced We estimate the following costs to
as of December 12, 2017. control of the aeroplane. comply with this AD:
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective November 22, 2017. | |
| Contact | Eugene Triozzi, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7148; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 51550 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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