82 FR 61151 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 247 (December 27, 2017)

Page Range		61151-61153
FR Document		2017-27778

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

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0750; Product Identifier 2017-NE-24-AD; Amendment 
39-19137; AD 2017-26-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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

DATES: This AD is effective January 31, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 31, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code 
NB-02-05, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317-230-3774; email: 
royce.com">[email protected]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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office 
(phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

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:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain RRC AE 3007A and AE 
3007C model turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on September 22, 2017 (82 FR 44357). The NPRM was prompted by 
an updated stress analysis that showed 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. The NPRM proposed to require removal of the 
affected fan wheel at new, lower life limits. We are issuing this AD to 
correct the unsafe condition on these products.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We have considered the comment received. The Air Line 
Pilots Association supported the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this final rule as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have 
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

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.

Costs of Compliance

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

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                     Labor cost            Parts cost           product         operators
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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).
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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

    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 that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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):

2017-26-06 Roll-Royce Corporation (Type Certificate previously held 
by Allison Engine Company): Amendment 39-19137; Docket No. FAA-2017-
0750; Product Identifier 2017-NE-24-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 30, 2018.

(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.

(g) Required Actions

    (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 Alert Service Bulletin (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.

(h) 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) 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.

(i) Related Information

    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].

(j) 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.
    (i) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) Alert Service Bulletin AE 
3007A-A-72-424/ASB AE 3007C-A-72-327 (one document), Revision 1, 
dated April 20, 2017.

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    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) 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">[email protected]royce.com; internet: www.rolls-royce.com.
    (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 that is incorporated 
by reference 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 December 18, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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provided in § 1026.35(b)(2)(iii)(D)(1) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE apply to certain RRC AE 3007A and AE
and (2). Thus, the exemption applies, 3007A and AE 3007C model turbofan 3007C model turbofan engines. The
provided the other conditions of engines. This AD was prompted by an NPRM published in the Federal
§ 1026.35(b)(2)(iii) are satisfied, even if updated analysis that lowered the life Register on September 22, 2017 (82 FR
the creditor previously maintained limit of fan wheels installed on the 44357). The NPRM was prompted by an
escrow accounts for mortgage loans, affected engines. This AD requires updated stress analysis that showed
provided it no longer maintains any removal of the affected fan wheel at higher stress than previously calculated
such accounts except as provided in new, lower life limits. We are issuing in the aft retainer flange scallop of the
§ 1026.35(b)(2)(iii)(D)(1) and (2). Once a this AD to address the unsafe condition fan wheel, part number (P/N) 23061670.
creditor or its affiliate begins escrowing on these products. As a result, RRC reduced the published
for loans currently serviced other than DATES: This AD is effective January 31, life of the affected fan wheel. The NPRM
those addressed in 2018. proposed to require removal of the
§ 1026.35(b)(2)(iii)(D)(1) and (2), The Director of the Federal Register affected fan wheel at new, lower life
however, the creditor and its affiliate approved the incorporation by reference limits. We are issuing this AD to correct
become ineligible for the exemption in of a certain publication listed in this AD the unsafe condition on these products.
§ 1026.35(b)(2)(iii) on higher-priced as of January 31, 2018.
mortgage loans they make while such ADDRESSES: For service information Comments
escrowing continues. Thus, as long as a identified in this final rule, contact
creditor (or its affiliate) services and Rolls-Royce Corporation, 450 South We gave the public the opportunity to
maintains escrow accounts for any Meridian Street, Mail Code NB–02–05, participate in developing this final rule.
mortgage loans, other than as provided Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317– We have considered the comment
in § 1026.35(b)(2)(iii)(D)(1) and (2), the 230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@ received. The Air Line Pilots
creditor will not be eligible for the rolls-royce.com; internet: www.rolls- Association supported the NPRM.
exemption for any higher-priced royce.com. You may view this service Conclusion
mortgage loan it may make. For information at the FAA, Engine and
purposes of § 1026.35(b)(2)(iii), a Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 We reviewed the relevant data,
creditor or its affiliate ‘‘maintains’’ an District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For considered the comment received, and
escrow account only if it services a information on the availability of this determined that air safety and the
mortgage loan for which an escrow material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. public interest require adopting this
account has been established at least final rule as proposed except for minor
through the due date of the second Examining the AD Docket
editorial changes. We have determined
periodic payment under the terms of the You may examine the AD docket on that these minor changes:
legal obligation. the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for • Are consistent with the intent that
* * * * *
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– was proposed in the NPRM for
Dated: December 14, 2017. correcting the unsafe condition; and
Mick Mulvaney,
0750; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m. • Do not add any additional burden
Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer
Financial Protection. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, upon the public than was already
except Federal holidays. The AD docket proposed in the NPRM.
[FR Doc. 2017–27897 Filed 12–21–17; 4:15 pm]
contains this final rule, the regulatory
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evaluation, any comments received, and Related Service Information Under 1
other information. The address for the CFR Part 51
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is We reviewed RRC Alert Service
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Document Management Facility, U.S. Bulletin (ASB) AE 3007A–A–72–424/
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket ASB AE 3007C–A–72–327 (one
Operations, M–30, West Building document), Revision 1, dated April 20,
14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 2017. The ASB provides updated life
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC limits for the affected fan wheels. This
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0750; Product 20590.
Identifier 2017–NE–24–AD; Amendment 39– service information is reasonably
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyri available because the interested parties
19137; AD 2017–26–06]
Zaroyiannis, Aerospace Engineer, have access to it through their normal
RIN 2120–AA64 Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E. course of business or by the means
Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce phone: 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–
Corporation Turbofan Engines 7834; email: kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov. Costs of Compliance
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We estimate that this AD affects 341
Administration (FAA), DOT. Discussion engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
ACTION: Final rule. registry.
We issued a notice of proposed
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We estimate the following costs to
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain part 39 by adding an AD that would comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost product U.S. operators

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

Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities (f) Compliance
Title 49 of the United States Code under the criteria of the Regulatory Comply with this AD within the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act. compliance times specified, unless already
done.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
section 106, describes the authority of (g) Required Actions
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) For all AE 3007A, AE 3007A1, AE
Aviation Programs, describes in more safety, Incorporation by reference, 3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/2, AE 3007A1/3, AE
detail the scope of the Agency’s Safety. 3007A1P, AE 3007A1E, AE 3007A3, AE
authority. 3007C and 3007C1 engines with an installed
We are issuing this rulemaking under Adoption of the Amendment fan wheel, P/N 23061670, after the effective
the authority described in Subtitle VII, date of this AD, remove the affected fan
Accordingly, under the authority wheel before exceeding the new life limits
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: delegated to me by the Administrator, identified in Planning Information, paragraph
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 1.F., of RRC Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) AE
section, Congress charges the FAA with follows: 3007A–A–72–424/ASB AE 3007C–A–72–327
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (one document), Revision 1, dated April 20,
air commerce by prescribing regulations PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2017.
for practices, methods, and procedures DIRECTIVES (2) After the effective date of this AD, do
the Administrator finds necessary for not return to service any engine with a fan
safety in air commerce. This regulation wheel, P/N 23061670, with a fan wheel life
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 that exceeds the new life limits identified in
is within the scope of that authority continues to read as follows: Planning Information, paragraph 1.C., of RRC
because it addresses an unsafe condition ASB AE 3007A–A–72–424/ASB AE 3007C–
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
that is likely to exist or develop on A–72–327 (one document), Revision 1, dated
products identified in this rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] April 20, 2017.
action.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
This AD is issued in accordance with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
(AMOCs)
authority delegated by the Executive the following new airworthiness
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, directive (AD): (1) The Manager, Chicago ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 2017–26–06 Roll-Royce Corporation (Type for this AD, if requested using the procedures
In accordance with that order, issuance Certificate previously held by Allison found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
of ADs is normally a function of the Engine Company): Amendment 39– 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
Compliance and Airworthiness 19137; Docket No. FAA–2017–0750; principal inspector or local Flight Standards
Division, but during this transition Product Identifier 2017–NE–24–AD. District Office, as appropriate. If sending
period, the Executive Director has information directly to the manager of the
(a) Effective Date
delegated the authority to issue ADs Chicago ACO Branch, send it to the attention
This AD is effective January 30, 2018. of the person identified in paragraph (i) of
applicable to engines, propellers, and
this AD.
associated appliances to the Manager, (b) Affected ADs
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, None. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Policy and Innovation Division. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(c) Applicability
Regulatory Findings of the local flight standards district office/
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce certificate holding district office.
This AD will not have federalism Corporation (RRC) AE 3007A, AE 3007A1,
AE 3007A1/1, AE 3007A1/2, AE 3007A1/3, (i) Related Information
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a AE 3007A1P, AE 3007A1E, AE 3007A3, AE For more information about this AD,
3007C and 3007C1 turbofan engines with a contact Kyri Zaroyiannis, Aerospace
substantial direct effect on the States, on
fan wheel, part number (P/N) 23061670, Engineer, Chicago ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E.
the relationship between the national installed. Devon Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone:
government and the States, or on the 847–294–7836; fax: 847–294–7834; email:
distribution of power and (d) Subject
kyri.zaroyiannis@faa.gov.
responsibilities among the various Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
levels of government. Code 7250, Turbine/turboprop Engine, (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
For the reasons discussed above, I Turbine Section. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
certify that this AD: approved the incorporation by reference
(e) Unsafe Condition (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
This AD was prompted by an updated paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
analysis that lowered the life limit of fan part 51.
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(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under wheels installed on the affected engines. We (2) You must use this service information
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the as applicable to do the actions required by
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), fan wheel. The unsafe condition, if not this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation corrected, could result in failure of the fan (i) Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) Alert
in Alaska, and wheel, uncontained release of the fan wheel, Service Bulletin AE 3007A–A–72–424/ASB
(4) Will not have a significant damage to the engine, and damage to the AE 3007C–A–72–327 (one document),
economic impact, positive or negative, airplane. Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017.

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(ii) Reserved. Overview for clarity. Finally, this final rule
(3) For RRC service information identified changes the supplement’s name from
in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Corporation, This final rule updates six parts of the
EAR to correct typographical errors, ‘‘Decision Tree’’ to ‘‘Export Control
450 South Meridian Street, Mail Code NB– Decision Tree’’ to match the title of the
02–05, Indianapolis, IN 46225; phone: 317– clarify inaccurate or unclear internal
230–3774; email: indy.pubs.services@rolls- references, and correct inconsistencies diagram, and the duplicative
royce.com; internet: www.rolls-royce.com. in certain entries on the Commerce parenthetical in the graphic title reading
(4) You may view this service information Control List (CCL). ‘‘(Supp. No. 1 to Part 732)’’ is deleted.
at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Part 734
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Part 732
MA 01803. For information on the Section 734.18 was created in the rule
Section 732.4(b) discusses steps to be
availability of this material at the FAA, call Revisions to Definitions in the Export
taken when reviewing license
781–238–7125. Administration Regulations (81 FR
(5) You may view this service information exceptions for exports and reexports. In
35586 (June 3, 2016)) and discusses
that is incorporated by reference at the § 732.4(b)(7)(ii), there is a reference to
activities that are not exports, reexports,
National Archives and Records § 740.20(g) listing ECCNs that may be
or transfers. The note following the end
Administration (NARA). For information on eligible for subsequent export or of § 734.18(a)(5)(iv) discusses data in
the availability of this material at NARA, call reexport under license exception STA, transit via the internet, but the note is
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// following submission of a license
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- incorrectly described as the note to
application. However, only ECCN paragraph (a)(4)(iv). This rule changes
locations.html. 9A610.a is listed in § 732.4(b)(7)(ii), the note to refer to § 734.18(a)(5)(iv).
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on while ECCNs 0A606.a, 8A609.a,
December 18, 2017. 8A620.a, 8A620.b, ‘‘spacecraft’’ in ECCN Part 738
Robert J. Ganley, subparagraphs 9A515.a.1, a.2, a.3, a.4, In § 738.2(d)(1), Composition of an
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 9A515.g, and 9E515.b, .d, .e, and .f entry, there is a description of the
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. (which also now appear in § 740.20(g)), meaning attached to each alphanumeric
[FR Doc. 2017–27778 Filed 12–26–17; 8:45 am] are inadvertently omitted. This character making up an Export Control
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P correction adds the omitted items listed Classification Number. This paragraph
in § 740.20(g) to § 732.4(b)(7)(ii). currently explains that the second
Additionally, because these items ‘‘digit’’ in an ECCN indicates the
include both commodities and ‘‘Reason for Control.’’ However, in
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE technology, the term ‘‘aircraft’’ in the paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, the
Bureau of Industry and Security reference to 9A610.a is replaced with paragraph refers to the Reason for
‘‘item.’’ Control as the third ‘‘digit.’’ This final
15 CFR Parts 732, 734, 738, 740, 746, This rule also clarifies and corrects rule amends § 738.2(d)(1)(i) to replace
and 774 the Export Control Decision Tree the word ‘‘digit’’ with ‘‘alphanumeric
diagram in supplement No. 1 to part 732 character’’ in order to maintain
[170207157–7157–01] that was last revised in a final rule consistency and prevent confusion.
published February 6, 2004 (69 FR 5686 Additionally, in § 738.2, this final rule
RIN 0694–AH31 (Feb. 6, 2004)). Several of the decision makes a correction in
‘‘blocks’’ in the flowchart contain § 738.2(d)(2)(iv)(C)(2). The text of this
Revisions, Clarifications, and references that are unclear or incorrect. paragraph uses ECCN 2B992 as an
Technical Corrections to the Export This rule provides clarity by changing example when providing an overview of
Administration Regulations references to the general prohibitions to how to read an ECCN heading on the
AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and citations of specific sections of the EAR, Commerce Control List (CCL). However,
Security, Commerce. and correcting improper citations to in the latter part of the section, the text
ensure that the citations contained in all erroneously references ECCN 2B999
ACTION: Final rule; correcting
decision blocks coincide with the instead of 2B992. This rule replaces the
amendments.
appropriate sections of the EAR. reference to ECCN 2B999 with 2B992 in
SUMMARY: In this final rule, the Bureau Specifically, the changes are as follows: this section to correct the ECCN
of Industry and Security corrects certain In the block which begins ‘‘Is your item reference.
provisions in the Export Administration classified under an ECCN on the CCL,’’
a direct citation to § 736.2(b)(1) through Part 740
Regulations (EAR) to provide accurate
references and fix typographical errors, (3) replaces a reference to General Section 740.20(g)(1) lists 9x515 and
and amend several Export Control Prohibitions 1 through 3, which did not ‘‘600 series’’ ECCNs that are eligible for
Classification Numbers (ECCNs) to inform the reader where the license exception Strategic Trade
enhance consistency with the other prohibitions could be found in the EAR; Authorization. This includes ECCNs
ECCNs on the Commerce Control List in the block which begins ‘‘Is there an 9A515.a.1, .a.2, .a.3, .a.4, and .g,
(CCL). The corrections are editorial in ‘X’ in the box,’’ the EAR citations now 9A610.a, and technology ECCNs
nature and do not affect license directly follow references to the 9E515.b, .d, .e, and .f. In the final rule
requirements. Commerce Country Chart and the CCL, Revisions to the Export Administration
respectively; and, in the block which Regulations (EAR): Control of
DATES: This rule is effective December begins ‘‘Use License Exception,’’ the Spacecraft Systems and Related Items
27, 2017. citation to § 740.1, which is an the President Determines No Longer
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivan introduction, is replaced with a Warrant Control under the United States
Mogensen, Office of Exporter Services, reference to the whole of part 740. Munitions List (USML) (82 FR 2875 (Jan.
Bureau of Industry and Security, by Additionally, several grammatical errors 10, 2017)), the phrase ‘‘that provide
telephone: (202) 482–2440 or email: are addressed, and the section symbol space-based logistics, assembly or
Ivan.Mogensen@bis.doc.gov. (‘‘§ ’’) is added wherever a section of the servicing of any spacecraft (e.g.,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EAR is referenced in the decision blocks refueling)’’ following the list of ECCN

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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.
Dates		This AD is effective January 31, 2018.
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]
FR Citation		82 FR 61151
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

82 FR 61151 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Corporation Turbofan Engines

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