82 FR 60854 - Special Conditions: Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), CTS800-4AT; 30-Minute All Engines Operating Power Rating
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 246 (December 26, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 246 (December 26, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-27774 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 60854-60856] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-27774] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 33 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1110; Special Conditions No. 33-021-SC] Special Conditions: Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), CTS800-4AT; 30-Minute All Engines Operating Power Rating AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final special conditions; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: These special conditions are issued for the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model. This engine model will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with a 30-minute all engines operating (AEO) power rating. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: The effective date of these special conditions is January 10, 2018. We must receive your comments by January 25, 2018. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2017-1110 using any of the following methods:Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at www.dot.gov/privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Richards, AIR-6A2, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5213; telephone (847) 361-0837; facsimile (781) 238-7199; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA has determined that notice of, and opportunity for prior public comment on, these special conditions is impracticable because these procedures would significantly delay issuance of the Type Certificate approval and thus, delivery of the affected engines. In addition, the substance of these special conditions has been subjected to the notice and comment period in prior instances, and has been derived without substantive change from those previously issued. It is unlikely that prior public comment would result in a significant change from the substance contained herein. Therefore, because a delay would significantly affect the certification of the engine, which is imminent, the FAA has determined that prior public notice and comment are unnecessary and impracticable, and good cause exists for adopting these special conditions. Comments Invited We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We will consider all comments we receive by the closing date for comments. We may change these special conditions based on the comments we receive. Background On April 14, 2017, LHTEC applied for an amendment to Type Certificate No. TE2CH to include the new CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model. The CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model is a derivative model in the CTS800 turboshaft engine series. The CTS800-4AT [[Page 60855]] is a free-turbine turboshaft engine and will incorporate a novel or unusual design feature, which is a 30-minute AEO power rating. LHTEC has requested this rating to support helicopter search and rescue missions that require hover operations at high power. Type Certification Basis Under the provisions of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Sec. 21.101, LHTEC must show that the CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model meets the applicable provisions of the regulations incorporated by reference in Type Certificate No. TE2CH or the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application for the change, except for earlier amendments as agreed upon by the FAA. The regulations incorporated by reference in the type certificate are commonly referred to as the ``original type certification basis.'' The regulations incorporated by reference in TE2CH are as follows: 14 CFR part 33 dated June 3, 1964, as amended by Amendments 33-1 through 33-18 inclusive. If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the LHTEC, CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model because of a novel or unusual design feature, special conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec. 21.16. Special conditions are initially applicable to the engine model(s) for which they are issued. Should the type certificate for that engine model be amended later to include any other engine model(s) that incorporates the same novel or unusual design feature, or should any other engine model(s) already included on the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the same novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would also apply to the other engine model(s) under Sec. 21.101. The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of the type certification basis under Sec. 21.17 or Sec. 21.101. Novel or Unusual Design Features The CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model will incorporate a novel or unusual design feature, which is a 30-minute AEO power rating. This rating will be used to support helicopter search and rescue missions that require hover operations at high power. Discussion Under the provisions of 14 CFR 21.17(a)(1) and 21.101(a), LHTEC must show that the CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine meets the provisions of the applicable regulations in effect on the date of application, unless otherwise specified by the FAA. The type certification basis for the derivative model CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine is 14 CFR part 33, Amendments 33-1 through 33-18 effective August 19, 1996, which does not contain adequate safety standards concerning a 30-minute AEO power rating. Therefore, these special conditions will add requirements to the rating definition, instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA), engine ratings and operating limitations, instrument connection, and endurance testing. The 30-minute time limit applies to each instance the rating is used. In addition, there is no limit to the number of times the rating can be used during any one flight, and there is no cumulative time limitation. The ICA requirement is intended to address the unknown nature of the actual rating usage and associated engine deterioration. LHTEC will assess the expected usage and publish ICAs with airworthiness limitations section (ALS) limits in accordance with those assumptions, such that engine deterioration is not excessive. Because the CTS800-4AT engine has a continuous one engine inoperative (OEI) rating and limits equal to or higher than the 30-minute AEO power rating, the test time performed at the continuous OEI rating may be credited toward the 25-hour requirement. However, test time spent at other rating elements of the test, such as takeoff or other OEI ratings (that may be equal to or higher), may not be counted toward the 25 hours of required running. Therefore, special conditions are issued under the provisions of 14 CFR 11.19, 21.16, and 21.17(a)(2). Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model. Should LHTEC apply at a later date for a change to the type certificate to include another model on the same type certificate incorporating the same novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions would apply to that model as well. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on the CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine. It is not a rule of general applicability and applies only to LHTEC, who requested FAA approval of this engine feature. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 33 Aircraft, Engines, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the type certification basis for LHTEC, CTS800-4AT turboshaft engine model. In addition to the requirements of Sec. 1.1, the following definition applies to this special condition: ``Rated 30-minute all engines operating (AEO) power means the approved brake horsepower developed under static conditions at the specified altitude and temperature, and within the operating limitations under part 33, and limited in use to periods not exceeding 30 minutes each.'' In addition to the airworthiness standards in 14 CFR part 33, the following special conditions apply: (a) Sections 33.1, Applicability and 33.3, General. As applicable, all documentation, testing and analysis required to comply with the part 33 type certification basis must account for the 30-minute AEO power rating, limits, and usage. (b) Section 33.4, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. In addition to the requirements of Sec. 33.4, the ICA must: (1) Include instructions to ensure that in-service engine deterioration due to the rated 30-minute AEO power usage will not exceed that assumed for establishing the engine maintenance program and all other approved ratings, including OEI, are available (within associated limits and assumed usage) for every flight. (2) Validate the adequacy of the maintenance actions required under paragraph (b)(1) of this special condition. (3) Include in the airworthiness limitations section any mandatory inspections and serviceability limits related to the use of the 30- minute AEO power rating. (c) Section 33.7, Engine ratings and operating limitations. In addition to the ratings provided in Sec. 33.7(a) and (c), a rated 30- minute AEO power and operating limitations are established relating to the following: (1) Horsepower, torque, shaft speed (r.p.m), and gas temperature. [[Page 60856]] (2) The rated 30-minute AEO power and associated limitations must not exceed the rated takeoff power and associated limitations. (d) Section 33.29, Instrument connection. If dependence is placed on instrumentation needed to monitor the rating's use, the applicant must make provision for the installation of that instrumentation, specify the provisions for instrumentation in the engine installation instructions, and declare them mandatory in the engine approval documentation. (e) Section 33.87, Endurance test. In addition to the requirements of Sec. 33.87(a) and (d), the overall test run must include a minimum of 25 hours of operation at rated 30-minute AEO power and limits, divided into periods of not less than 30 minutes, but not more than 60 minutes at rated 30-minute AEO power, and alternate periods at maximum continuous power or less. (1) Each Sec. 33.87(d) continuous OEI rating test period of 60 minutes duration, run at power and limits equal to or higher than the 30-minute AEO power rating, may be credited toward this requirement. Note that the test time required for the takeoff or other OEI ratings may not be counted toward the 25 hours of testing required at the 30- minute AEO power rating. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 15, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-27774 Filed 12-22-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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RULEMAKING www.dot.gov/privacy.
Federal Aviation Administration Docket: Background documents or
■ 34. The authority citation for part 200 comments received may be read at
is revised to read as follows: 14 CFR Part 33 http://www.regulations.gov at any time.
Follow the online instructions for
Authority: 52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(8), [Docket No. FAA–2017–1110; Special accessing the docket or go to the Docket
30111(a)(8); 5 U.S.C. 553(e). Conditions No. 33–021–SC]
Operations in Room W12–140 of the
§ 200.2 [Amended] Special Conditions: Light Helicopter West Building Ground Floor at 1200
Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington,
■ 35. Amend § 200.2(b)(5) by removing CTS800–4AT; 30-Minute All Engines DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
‘‘999 E Street NW, Washington, DC Operating Power Rating through Friday, except Federal holidays.
20463’’ and adding in its place ‘‘at the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
street address identified in the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Christopher Richards, AIR–6A2, Engine
definition of ‘‘Commission’’ in § 1.2’’. Administration (FAA), DOT. and Propeller Standards Branch,
ACTION: Final special conditions; request Aircraft Certification Service, 1200
PART 9002—DEFINITIONS for comments. District Avenue, Burlington,
Massachusetts 01803–5213; telephone
■ 36. The authority citation for part SUMMARY: These special conditions are (847) 361–0837; facsimile (781) 238–
issued for the Light Helicopter Turbine 7199; email Christopher.J.Richards@
9002 continues to read as follows:
Engine Company (LHTEC), CTS800– faa.gov.
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 9002 and 9009(b). 4AT turboshaft engine model. This
engine model will have a novel or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
§ 9002.3 [Amended] has determined that notice of, and
unusual design feature associated with
a 30-minute all engines operating (AEO) opportunity for prior public comment
■ 37. Amend § 9002.3 by removing ‘‘, on, these special conditions is
999 E Street NW, Washington, DC power rating. The applicable
airworthiness regulations do not contain impracticable because these procedures
20463’’. would significantly delay issuance of
adequate or appropriate safety standards
for this design feature. These special the Type Certificate approval and thus,
PART 9008—FEDERAL FINANCING OF
conditions contain the additional safety delivery of the affected engines.
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATING In addition, the substance of these
CONVENTIONS standards that the Administrator
considers necessary to establish a level special conditions has been subjected to
of safety equivalent to that established the notice and comment period in prior
■ 38. The authority citation for part instances, and has been derived without
9008 continues to read as follows: by the existing airworthiness standards.
substantive change from those
DATES: The effective date of these
Authority: 52 U.S.C. 30105, 30111(a)(8), previously issued. It is unlikely that
special conditions is January 10, 2018.
30125; 26 U.S.C. 9008, 9009(b). prior public comment would result in a
We must receive your comments by
significant change from the substance
§ 9008.2 [Amended] January 25, 2018.
contained herein. Therefore, because a
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified delay would significantly affect the
■ 39. Amend § 9008.2(a) by removing ‘‘, by docket number FAA–2017–1110 certification of the engine, which is
999 E Street NW, Washington, DC using any of the following methods: imminent, the FAA has determined that
20463’’. • Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to prior public notice and comment are
http://www.regulations.gov and follow unnecessary and impracticable, and
PART 9032—DEFINITIONS the online instructions for sending your good cause exists for adopting these
comments electronically. special conditions.
■ 40. The authority citation for part • Mail: Send comments to Docket
9032 continues to read as follows: Operations, M–30, U.S. Department of Comments Invited
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 9032 and 9039(b). Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey We invite interested people to take
Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West part in this rulemaking by sending
§ 9032.3 [Amended] Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC written comments, data, or views. The
20590–0001. most helpful comments reference a
■ 41. Amend § 9032.3 by removing ‘‘, • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take specific portion of the special
999 E Street NW, Washington, DC comments to Docket Operations in conditions, explain the reason for any
20463’’. Room W12–140 of the West Building recommended change, and include
Dated: December 19, 2017. Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey supporting data. We will consider all
On behalf of the Commission. Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 comments we receive by the closing
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through date for comments. We may change
Steven T. Walther,
Friday, except Federal holidays. these special conditions based on the
Chairman, Federal Election Commission. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket comments we receive.
[FR Doc. 2017–27683 Filed 12–22–17; 8:45 am] Operations at 202–493–2251.
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553(c), DOT solicits comments from the On April 14, 2017, LHTEC applied for
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public to better inform its rulemaking an amendment to Type Certificate No.
process. DOT posts these comments, TE2CH to include the new CTS800–4AT
without edit, including any personal turboshaft engine model. The CTS800–
information the commenter provides, to 4AT turboshaft engine model is a
www.regulations.gov, as described in derivative model in the CTS800
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL– turboshaft engine series. The CTS800–
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(2) The rated 30-minute AEO power National Airspace System, such as the complete regulatory description of each
and associated limitations must not commissioning of new navigational SIAP is listed on the appropriate FAA
exceed the rated takeoff power and facilities, adding new obstacles, or Form 8260, as modified by the National
associated limitations. changing air traffic requirements. These Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent
(d) Section 33.29, Instrument changes are designed to provide for the Notice to Airmen (P–NOTAM), and is
connection. If dependence is placed on safe and efficient use of the navigable incorporated by reference under 5
instrumentation needed to monitor the airspace and to promote safe flight U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
rating’s use, the applicant must make operations under instrument flight rules CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs,
provision for the installation of that at the affected airports. their complex nature, and the need for
instrumentation, specify the provisions DATES: This rule is effective December a special format make their verbatim
for instrumentation in the engine 26, 2017. The compliance date for each publication in the Federal Register
installation instructions, and declare SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, expensive and impractical. Further,
them mandatory in the engine approval and ODP is specified in the amendatory airmen do not use the regulatory text of
documentation. provisions. the SIAPs, but refer to their graphic
(e) Section 33.87, Endurance test. In The incorporation by reference of depiction on charts printed by
addition to the requirements of certain publications listed in the publishers of aeronautical materials.
§ 33.87(a) and (d), the overall test run regulations is approved by the Director Thus, the advantages of incorporation
must include a minimum of 25 hours of of the Federal Register as of December by reference are realized and
operation at rated 30-minute AEO 26, 2017. publication of the complete description
power and limits, divided into periods of each SIAP contained on FAA form
ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
of not less than 30 minutes, but not documents is unnecessary. This
incorporated by reference in the
more than 60 minutes at rated 30- amendment provides the affected CFR
amendment is as follows:
minute AEO power, and alternate sections, and specifies the SIAPs and
periods at maximum continuous power For Examination Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their
or less. 1. U.S. Department of Transportation, applicable effective dates. This
(1) Each § 33.87(d) continuous OEI Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey amendment also identifies the airport
rating test period of 60 minutes Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, and its location, the procedure and the
duration, run at power and limits equal Washington, DC 20590–0001; amendment number.
to or higher than the 30-minute AEO 2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
power rating, may be credited toward Availability and Summary of Material
Service Area in which the affected Incorporated by Reference
this requirement. Note that the test time airport is located;
required for the takeoff or other OEI 3. The office of Aeronautical The material incorporated by
ratings may not be counted toward the Navigation Products, 6500 South reference is publicly available as listed
25 hours of testing required at the 30- MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK in the ADDRESSES section.
minute AEO power rating. The material incorporated by
73169 or,
reference describes SIAPs, Takeoff
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 4. The National Archives and Records
December 15, 2017. Minimums and ODPs as identified in
Administration (NARA). For
the amendatory language for part 97 of
Robert J. Ganley, information on the availability of this
this final rule.
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ The Rule
[FR Doc. 2017–27774 Filed 12–22–17; 8:45 am] federal_register/code_of_federal_ This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regulations/ibr_locations.html. effective upon publication of each
Availability separate SIAP and Takeoff Minimums
and ODP as amended in the transmittal.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
For safety and timeliness of change
ODPs are available online free of charge.
Federal Aviation Administration considerations, this amendment
Visit the National Flight Data Center
incorporates only specific changes
online at nfdc.faa.gov to register.
14 CFR Part 97 contained for each SIAP and Takeoff
Additionally, individual SIAP and
Minimums and ODP as modified by
[Docket No. 31171; Amdt. No. 3780] Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may
FDC permanent NOTAMs.
be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums
Standard Instrument Approach Organization Service Area in which the and ODPs, as modified by FDC
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums affected airport is located. permanent NOTAM, and contained in
and Obstacle Departure Procedures; FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: this amendment are based on the
Miscellaneous Amendments Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure criteria contained in the U.S. Standard
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch (AFS–420) Flight for Terminal Instrument Procedures
Administration (FAA), DOT. Technologies and Procedures Division, (TERPS). In developing these changes to
Flight Standards Service, Federal SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ACTION: Final rule.
Aviation Administration, Mike ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied
SUMMARY: This rule amends, suspends, Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 only to specific conditions existing at
or removes Standard Instrument South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, the affected airports. All SIAP
OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
ethrower on DSK3G9T082PROD with RULES
Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and amendments in this rule have been
associated Takeoff Minimums and 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) previously issued by the FAA in a FDC
Obstacle Departure Procedures for telephone: (405) 954–4164. NOTAM as an emergency action of
operations at certain airports. These SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This rule immediate flight safety relating directly
regulatory actions are needed because of amends Title 14, Code of Federal to published aeronautical charts.
the adoption of new or revised criteria, Regulations, Part 97 (14 CFR part 97) by The circumstances that created the
or because of changes occurring in the amending the referenced SIAPs. The need for these SIAP and Takeoff
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| Dates | The effective date of these special conditions is January 10, 2018. We must receive your comments by January 25, 2018. | |
| Contact | Christopher Richards, AIR-6A2, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803-5213; telephone (847) 361-0837; facsimile (781) 238-7199; email [email protected] | |
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