83_FR_15589 83 FR 15519 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney

83 FR 15519 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 70 (April 11, 2018)

Page Range15519-15521
FR Document2018-07413

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037M, and PW2040 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by an uncommanded high thrust event that occurred during approach on January 16, 2016, and during landing on April 6, 2016. This proposed AD would require removal of the metering valve pilot valve (MVPV) within certain fuel control units (FCUs) and the MVPV's replacement with a part eligible for installation. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 70 (Wednesday, April 11, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 11, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 15519-15521]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07413]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1206; Product Identifier 2017-NE-42-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037M, and PW2040 turbofan engines. This 
proposed AD was prompted by an uncommanded high thrust event that 
occurred during approach on January 16, 2016, and during landing on 
April 6, 2016. This proposed AD would require removal of the metering 
valve pilot valve (MVPV) within certain fuel control units (FCUs) and 
the MVPV's replacement with a part eligible for installation. We are 
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 29, 2018.

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

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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Pratt & 
Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-
565-0140; fax: 860-565-5442. 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 781-238-7759.

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-
1206; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 
800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD 
docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, 
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 
781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA- 2017-1206; 
Product Identifier 2017-NE-42-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because 
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    We received reports of an uncommanded high thrust event that 
occurred during approach on January 16, 2016, and during landing on 
April 6, 2016, due to loosening of the MVPV end cap. These uncommanded 
events were associated with improper maintenance on the MVPV within 
certain FCUs. This proposed AD would require removal of the MVPV for 
certain FCUs. This condition, if not addressed, could result in failure 
of the FCU, loss of engine thrust control, and reduced control of the 
airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW2000 A73-172, dated 
October 16, 2017. The ASB describes procedures for replacement of the 
MVPV for certain FCUs. This service information is reasonably available 
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal 
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require replacement of the MVPV for certain 
FCU serial numbers, except as discussed under ``Differences Between 
this Proposed AD and the Service Information.''

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    PW ASB PW2000 A73-172, dated October 16, 2017, specifies 
installation of a new UTC Aerospace Systems MVPV in certain FCUs. This 
AD sets forth an option to repair a MVPV to be installed in certain 
FCUs according to the criteria listed in paragraph h(2)(ii) of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 212 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply 
with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                   Action                        Labor cost       Parts cost        product         operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Remove and replace MVPV.....................              $0          $12,000          $12,000       $2,544,000
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.

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    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Pratt & Whitney: Docket No. FAA-2017-1206; Product Identifier 2017-
NE-42-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 29, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037M, and 
PW2040 turbofan engines with JFC104-1 fuel control units (FCUs) with 
serial numbers listed in the Accomplishment Instructions, Table 1, 
of PW Alert Service Bulletin PW2000 A73-172, dated October 16, 2017.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7321, Fuel Control/
Turbine Engines.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an uncommanded high thrust event that 
occurred during approach on January 16, 2016, and during landing on 
April 6, 2016. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the end 
cap to remain taut, causing uncommanded higher fuel flow to the 
engine. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in 
failure of the FCU, loss of engine thrust control and reduced 
control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Remove from service the metering valve pilot valve (MVPV) from 
the FCU at the next FCU overhaul after the effective date of the AD 
and replace the MVPV with a part eligible for installation.

(h) Definitions

    (1) For the purpose of this AD, an FCU overhaul is defined as 
the removal of the FCU from the engine and induction of the FCU into 
a FCU shop that can perform these procedures regardless of the 
scheduled maintenance action or the reason for the FCU removal.
    (2) For the purpose of this AD, a part eligible for installation 
is one of the following:
    (i) A zero time MVPV, or
    (ii) An MVPV repaired by a method approved by the FAA that 
includes an end plug with tamper proof features.

(i) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any MVPV 
removed in accordance with paragraph (g) unless it has been repaired 
per paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin M. Clark, 
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt 
& Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 
800-565-0140; fax: 860-565-5442. You may view this referenced 
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 781-238-7759.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on April 5, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                  In accordance with that order, issuance                 (c) Applicability                                      information. You may examine the MCAI on
                                                  of ADs is normally a function of the                       This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace                the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                  Compliance and Airworthiness                            Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial              searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                                  Division, but during this transition                    numbers up to and including 215,                       2018–0286. For service information related to
                                                                                                          certificated in any category.                          this AD, contact Pacific Aerospace Limited,
                                                  period, the Executive Director has                                                                             Airport Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027,
                                                  delegated the authority to issue ADs                    (d) Subject                                            Hamilton 3240, New Zealand; phone: +64
                                                  applicable to small airplanes, gliders,                   Air Transport Association of America                 7843 6144; fax: +64 843 6134; email: pacific@
                                                  balloons, airships, domestic business jet               (ATA) Code 54: Nacelles/Pylons.                        aerospace.co.nz; internet:
                                                  transport airplanes, and associated                                                                            www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review this
                                                  appliances to the Director of the Policy                (e) Reason                                             referenced service information at the FAA,
                                                  and Innovation Division.                                   This AD was prompted by mandatory                   Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust,
                                                                                                          continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)            Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information
                                                  Regulatory Findings                                     originated by an aviation authority of another         on the availability of this material at the
                                                    We determined that this proposed AD                   country to identify and address an unsafe              FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
                                                  would not have federalism implications                  condition on an aviation product. The MCAI                Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April
                                                                                                          describes the unsafe condition as airplane             4, 2018.
                                                  under Executive Order 13132. This                       sound insulation materials attached to the aft
                                                  proposed AD would not have a                            face of the firewall not complying with the            Melvin J. Johnson,
                                                  substantial direct effect on the States, on             applicable burn testing criteria for materials         Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
                                                  the relationship between the national                   on the cabin side of the firewall. We are              Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                  Government and the States, or on the                    issuing this AD to prevent the spread of fire          [FR Doc. 2018–07433 Filed 4–10–18; 8:45 am]
                                                  distribution of power and                               into the cabin in case of an engine fire.              BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  responsibilities among the various                      (f) Actions and Compliance
                                                  levels of government.
                                                                                                             Unless already done, do the following
                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I                                                                           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                          actions in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this
                                                  certify this proposed regulation:                       AD:
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                             (1) Within the next 90 days after the
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   effective date of this AD, inspect the aft face
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               of the firewall and determine if the sound             14 CFR Part 39
                                                  the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         insulation material is installed per the               [Docket No. FAA–2017–1206; Product
                                                  Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   Inspection Instructions in Pacific Aerospace           Identifier 2017–NE–42–AD]
                                                  1979),                                                  Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1,
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               dated December 21, 2017.                               RIN 2120–AA64
                                                  in Alaska, and                                             (2) If a layer of black foam insulating
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                       material is found covering the firewall during         Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
                                                                                                          the inspection required in paragraph (f)(1) of         Whitney
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                  this AD, before further flight, remove the
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities               material per the Accomplishment                        AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                    Instructions in Pacific Aerospace Service              Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                        Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1, dated                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                          December 21, 2017.                                     (NPRM).
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                          (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                                                                       SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                        The following provisions also apply to this
                                                                                                          AD:
                                                                                                                                                                 airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt
                                                  Safety.                                                                                                        & Whitney (PW) PW2037, PW2037M,
                                                                                                             (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                  The Proposed Amendment                                  (AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane                   and PW2040 turbofan engines. This
                                                                                                          Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to            proposed AD was prompted by an
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                      approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                uncommanded high thrust event that
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                   using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.            occurred during approach on January
                                                  the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   Send information to ATTN: Mike Kiesov,                 16, 2016, and during landing on April
                                                  39 as follows:                                          Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane                6, 2016. This proposed AD would
                                                                                                          Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,                require removal of the metering valve
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              (816) 329–4144; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
                                                                                                                                                                 pilot valve (MVPV) within certain fuel
                                                                                                          mike.kiesov@faa.gov. Before using any                  control units (FCUs) and the MVPV’s
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 approved AMOC on any airplane to which                 replacement with a part eligible for
                                                  continues to read as follows:                           the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate              installation. We are proposing this AD
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                          principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight             to address the unsafe condition on these
                                                                                                          Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking           products.
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                     a PI, your local FSDO.
                                                                                                                                                                 DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                                                                             (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                                                                                                                                 this proposed AD by May 29, 2018.
                                                  the following new AD:                                   actions from a manufacturer, the action must           ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                  Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA–              be accomplished using a method approved                using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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                                                      2018–0286; Product Identifier 2018–CE–              by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards               11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                      008–AD.                                             Branch, FAA; or the Civil Aviation Authority           methods:
                                                  (a) Comments Due Date
                                                                                                          of New Zealand (CAA).                                     • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                                                                          (h) Related Information                                http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                    We must receive comments by May 29,
                                                  2018.                                                     Refer to MCAI CAA AD DCA/750XL/27A,                  instructions for submitting comments.
                                                                                                          dated March 1, 2018; and Pacific Aerospace                • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                        Service Bulletin PACSB/XL/095, Issue 1,                   • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                    None.                                                 dated December 21, 2017, for related                   Transportation, Docket Operations, M–


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                                                  30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                            Comments Invited                                           October 16, 2017. The ASB describes
                                                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                                We invite you to send any written                       procedures for replacement of the
                                                  Washington, DC 20590.                                           relevant data, views, or arguments about                   MVPV for certain FCUs. This service
                                                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                              this proposal. Send your comments to                       information is reasonably available
                                                  address above between 9 a.m. and 5                              an address listed under the ADDRESSES                      because the interested parties have
                                                  p.m., Monday through Friday, except                             section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA-                         access to it through their normal course
                                                  Federal holidays.                                               2017–1206; Product Identifier 2017–                        of business or by the means identified
                                                    For service information identified in                         NE–42–AD’’ at the beginning of your                        in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                  this NPRM, contact Pratt & Whitney                              comments. We specifically invite                           FAA’s Determination
                                                  Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford,                          comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                  CT 06118; phone: 800–565–0140; fax:                             economic, environmental, and energy                          We are proposing this AD because we
                                                  860–565–5442. You may view this                                 aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                     evaluated all the relevant information
                                                  service information at the FAA, Engine                          all comments received by the closing                       and determined the unsafe condition
                                                  and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200                            date and may amend this NPRM                               described previously is likely to exist or
                                                  District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For                            because of those comments.                                 develop in other products of the same
                                                  information on the availability of this                            We will post all comments we                            type design.
                                                  material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.                         receive, without change, to http://
                                                                                                                  www.regulations.gov, including any                         Proposed AD Requirements
                                                  Examining the AD Docket                                         personal information you provide. We
                                                                                                                  will also post a report summarizing each                     This proposed AD would require
                                                    You may examine the AD docket on                              substantive verbal contact we receive                      replacement of the MVPV for certain
                                                  the internet at http://                                         about this NPRM.                                           FCU serial numbers, except as discussed
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                                       under ‘‘Differences Between this
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                               Discussion                                                 Proposed AD and the Service
                                                  1206; or in person at the Docket                                   We received reports of an                               Information.’’
                                                  Management Facility between 9 a.m.                              uncommanded high thrust event that
                                                  and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                                                                                         Differences Between This Proposed AD
                                                                                                                  occurred during approach on January
                                                  except Federal holidays. The AD docket                          16, 2016, and during landing on April                      and the Service Information
                                                  contains this NPRM, the regulatory                              6, 2016, due to loosening of the MVPV                         PW ASB PW2000 A73–172, dated
                                                  evaluation, any comments received, and                          end cap. These uncommanded events                          October 16, 2017, specifies installation
                                                  other information. The street address for                       were associated with improper                              of a new UTC Aerospace Systems MVPV
                                                  the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–                              maintenance on the MVPV within                             in certain FCUs. This AD sets forth an
                                                  5527) is listed above. Comments will be                         certain FCUs. This proposed AD would                       option to repair a MVPV to be installed
                                                  available in the AD docket shortly after                        require removal of the MVPV for certain                    in certain FCUs according to the criteria
                                                  receipt.                                                        FCUs. This condition, if not addressed,                    listed in paragraph h(2)(ii) of this AD.
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                could result in failure of the FCU, loss
                                                  Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer,                             of engine thrust control, and reduced                      Costs of Compliance
                                                  ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District                                  control of the airplane.
                                                                                                                                                                                We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                  Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:                            Related Service Information Under 1                        affects 212 engines installed on
                                                  781–238–7088; fax: 781–238–7199;                                CFR Part 51                                                airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                                  email: Kevin.M.Clark@faa.gov.                                                                                              the following costs to comply with this
                                                                                                                    We reviewed PW Alert Service
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                      Bulletin (ASB) PW2000 A73–172, dated                       proposed AD:

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

                                                  Remove and replace MVPV ............................................................................         $0            $12,000          $12,000       $2,544,000



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



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                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I                    thrust control and reduced control of the                Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                  certify this proposed regulation:                       airplane.                                              April 5, 2018.
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        Robert J. Ganley,
                                                                                                          (f) Compliance
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                                                                          Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                                                                                            Comply with this AD within the                       Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               compliance times specified, unless already
                                                  the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         done.
                                                                                                                                                                 [FR Doc. 2018–07413 Filed 4–10–18; 8:45 am]
                                                  Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                                                                          BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  1979),                                                  (g) Required Actions
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                  Remove from service the metering valve
                                                  in Alaska, and                                          pilot valve (MVPV) from the FCU at the next            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                       FCU overhaul after the effective date of the
                                                                                                          AD and replace the MVPV with a part                    Federal Aviation Administration
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities               eligible for installation.
                                                                                                                                                                 14 CFR Part 71
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                    (h) Definitions
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                                                                               [Docket No. FAA–2017–1013; Airspace
                                                                                                             (1) For the purpose of this AD, an FCU              Docket No. 17–AWP–12]
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      overhaul is defined as the removal of the
                                                                                                          FCU from the engine and induction of the               Proposed Establishment of the
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                FCU into a FCU shop that can perform these
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                                                                            Hawaiian Islands High and the
                                                                                                          procedures regardless of the scheduled                 Hawaiian Islands Low Offshore
                                                  Safety.                                                 maintenance action or the reason for the FCU
                                                                                                                                                                 Airspace Areas; Hawaii.
                                                  The Proposed Amendment                                  removal.
                                                                                                             (2) For the purpose of this AD, a part              AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                      eligible for installation is one of the                Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                   following:                                             ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                  the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                      (i) A zero time MVPV, or                            (NPRM).
                                                  39 as follows:                                             (ii) An MVPV repaired by a method
                                                                                                          approved by the FAA that includes an end               SUMMARY:   This action proposes to
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   plug with tamper proof features.                       establish the Hawaiian High and
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              (i) Installation Prohibition                           Hawaiian Low Offshore airspace area.
                                                                                                                                                                 The proposed action would establish
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                   After the effective date of this AD, do not
                                                                                                          install any MVPV removed in accordance
                                                                                                                                                                 Class A airspace extending upward from
                                                  continues to read as follows:                                                                                  18,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) to and
                                                                                                          with paragraph (g) unless it has been repaired
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          per paragraph (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.                   including flight level (FL) 600; and
                                                                                                                                                                 Class E airspace, extending upward
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                     (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance                  from 1,200 feet MSL to and including
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   (AMOCs)                                                17,999 feet MSL around the Hawaiian
                                                  the following new airworthiness                            (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has               Islands. The FAA is proposing this
                                                  directive (AD):                                         the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,            action to provide additional airspace
                                                                                                          if requested using the procedures found in 14          within which domestic air traffic
                                                  Pratt & Whitney: Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                      1206; Product Identifier 2017–NE–42–                CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,            control (ATC) procedures would be
                                                                                                          send your request to your principal inspector
                                                      AD.                                                                                                        used. Establishment of the Class A and
                                                                                                          or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                  (a) Comments Due Date                                                                                          Class E airspaces would enhance the
                                                                                                          appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                          to the manager of the certification office,            management of air traffic operations and
                                                    We must receive comments by May 29,
                                                                                                          send it to the attention of the person                 result in more efficient use of that
                                                  2018.
                                                                                                          identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.             airspace.
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                        Information may be emailed to: ANE-AD-                 DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                    None.                                                 AMOC@faa.gov.                                          or before May 29, 2018.
                                                                                                             (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                  (c) Applicability                                                                                              ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
                                                                                                          notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                     This AD applies to all Pratt & Whitney                                                                      proposal to the U.S. Department of
                                                                                                          or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                  (PW) PW2037, PW2037M, and PW2040                        of the local flight standards district office/         Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
                                                  turbofan engines with JFC104–1 fuel control             certificate holding district office.                   New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
                                                  units (FCUs) with serial numbers listed in the                                                                 Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                  Accomplishment Instructions, Table 1, of PW             (k) Related Information                                Washington, DC 20590–0001; telephone:
                                                  Alert Service Bulletin PW2000 A73–172,                    (1) For more information about this AD,              1 (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826.
                                                  dated October 16, 2017.                                 contact Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer,            You must identify FAA Docket Number
                                                  (d) Subject                                             ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,                 FAA–2017–1013 and Airspace Docket
                                                                                                          Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–                  Number 17–AWP–12 at the beginning of
                                                    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
                                                                                                          7088; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                        your comments. You may also submit
                                                  Code 7321, Fuel Control/Turbine Engines.
                                                                                                          Kevin.M.Clark@faa.gov.                                 comments through the internet at http://
                                                  (e) Unsafe Condition                                      (2) For service information identified in
                                                                                                                                                                 www.regulations.gov.
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                                                     This AD was prompted by an                           this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Division,
                                                                                                                                                                    FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
                                                  uncommanded high thrust event that                      400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118;
                                                                                                          phone: 800–565–0140; fax: 860–565–5442.
                                                                                                                                                                 Designations and Reporting Points, and
                                                  occurred during approach on January 16,                                                                        subsequent amendments can be viewed
                                                  2016, and during landing on April 6, 2016.              You may view this referenced service
                                                  We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of            information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller           online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
                                                  the end cap to remain taut, causing                     Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue,                publications/. For further information,
                                                  uncommanded higher fuel flow to the engine.             Burlington, MA. For information on the                 you can contact the Airspace Policy
                                                  The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could           availability of this material at the FAA, call         Group, Federal Aviation
                                                  result in failure of the FCU, loss of engine            781–238–7759.                                          Administration, 800 Independence


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Document Created: 2018-04-10 23:59:42
Document Modified: 2018-04-10 23:59:42
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 29, 2018.
ContactKevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 15519 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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