83 FR 21169 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 90 (May 9, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 90 (May 9, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-09913 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 9, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21169-21171] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09913] [[Page 21169]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0287; Product Identifier 2018-NE-10-AD; Amendment 39-19263; AD 2018-09-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls- Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines. This AD requires removing the oil pump assembly, part number (P/N) V112027, and oil pressure filter, P/N V21264, from service and replacing them with parts eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by a report of an engine failure caused by installation of an incorrect oil filter. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 24, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 24, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by June 25, 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-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact DA Services Operations Room at Rolls-Royce plc, Defense Sector Bristol, WH-70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97 90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email: royce.com">[email protected]royce.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0287. 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-2018- 0287; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2017-0197, dated October 6, 2017 (referred to after this as the MCAI), to address an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: An engine mainline bearing failure occurred on a Viper Mk. 632- 43 engine because of debris being present in the engine oil system. The debris entered the oil system through a damaged oil pressure filter. Further investigation of this event revealed that, although the oil pump assembly was of post-modification (mod) CV4559 standard, the oil pressure filter fitted on the oil pump assembly was a pre-mod CV 4559 standard (Part Number (P/N) V21264). The purpose of modification CV4559 is to replace the oil pressure filter P/N V21264 with a more robust oil pressure filter (P/N 2526). Mod CV4559 was introduced in service by R-R Service Bulletin (SB) 72- 198. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an engine mainline bearing failure, possibly resulting in a complete loss of thrust and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potentially unsafe condition, R-R issued Alert SB 72-A208, providing instructions to identify and replace pre- modification oil filters. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of all oil pressure filters P/N V21264 found to be installed on post-mod CV4559 oil pump assemblies. This AD also requires replacement of all pre-mod CV4559 oil pump assemblies (P/N V112027) with post-mod oil pump assemblies (P/N V112225 or P/N NPN11962). You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0287. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed RR Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 601-22 Number 72- A208, dated September 2017. The ASB describes procedures for inspecting and replacing a pre-modification oil pump assembly and oil pressure filter with parts eligible for installation. 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 This product has been approved by EASA and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires inspecting the oil pump assembly and oil pressure filter and replacing pre-modification parts with parts eligible for installation. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the compliance time for the action is less than the time required for public comment. EASA made a determination of an unsafe condition warranting regulatory action and compliance within 25 flight hours or 30 days. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that [[Page 21170]] good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018- 0287 and Product Identifier 2018-NE-10-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule 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 final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 32 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect and replace the oil filter.... 3 work-hours x $85 per $200 $455 $14,560 hour = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement. On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace the oil pump assembly................. 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $200 $540 $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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): 2018-09-07 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-19263; Docket No. FAA-2018- 0287; Product Identifier 2018-NE-10-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 24, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 601-22 engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7900, Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished). (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of an engine failure caused by the installation of an incorrect oil filter. We are issuing this AD to prevent a failure of the engine oil system. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could [[Page 21171]] result in 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 (1) For engines with an oil pump assembly, part number (P/N) V112225 or P/N NPN11962, installed: (i) After the effective date of this AD, within 30 days or 25 flight hours, whichever occurs first, inspect the oil pump assembly to determine the P/N of the oil pressure filter in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2.A.(3), of RR Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 601-22 Number 72-A208, dated September 2017. (ii) If an oil pressure filter, P/N V21264, is installed, replace the oil pressure filter before the next flight with oil filter, P/N 2526, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2.A.(3)(b), of RR ASB Mk. 601-22 Number 72- A208, dated September 2017. (2) For engines with an oil pump assembly, P/N V112027, installed: (i) After the effective date of this AD, within 30 days or 25 flight hours, whichever occurs first, replace the oil pump assembly with oil pump assembly, P/N V112225 or P/N NPN11962, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 2.A.(2), of RR ASB Mk. 601-22 Number 72-A208, dated September 2017. (ii) Reserved. (h) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install an oil pump assembly, P/N V112027, or an oil pressure filter, P/N V21264, on any engine, nor return any engine to service with an oil pump assembly, P/N V112027, or an oil pressure filter, P/N V21264, installed. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2017- 0197, dated October 6, 2017, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2018-0287. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Rolls-Royce plc Alert Service Bulletin Mk. 601-22 Number 72- A208, dated September 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Rolls-Royce plc service information identified in this AD, contact DA Services Operations Room at Rolls-Royce plc, Defense Sector Bristol, WH-70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97 90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email: royce.com">[email protected]royce.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. (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 April 25, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-09913 Filed 5-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information at the FAA, Engine & pressure filters P/N V21264 found to be
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 installed on post-mod CV4559 oil pump
Federal Aviation Administration District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. assemblies. This AD also requires
replacement of all pre-mod CV4559 oil pump
For information on the availability of assemblies (P/N V112027) with post-mod oil
14 CFR Part 39 this material at the FAA, call 781–238– pump assemblies (P/N V112225 or P/N
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0287; Product 7759. It is also available on the internet NPN11962).
Identifier 2018–NE–10–AD; Amendment 39– at http://www.regulations.gov by You may obtain further information
19263; AD 2018–09–07] searching for and locating Docket No. by examining the MCAI in the AD
FAA–2018–0287. docket on the internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64
Examining the AD Docket www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
You may examine the AD docket on 0287.
plc Turbojet Engines the internet at http://
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– CFR Part 51
ACTION: Final rule; request for 0287; or in person at Docket Operations We reviewed RR Alert Service
comments. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 601–22 Number 72–
through Friday, except Federal holidays. A208, dated September 2017. The ASB
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The AD docket contains this final rule, describes procedures for inspecting and
airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls- the mandatory continuing airworthiness replacing a pre-modification oil pump
Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 601–22 information (MCAI), the regulatory assembly and oil pressure filter with
turbojet engines. This AD requires evaluation, any comments received, and parts eligible for installation. This
removing the oil pump assembly, part other information. The street address for service information is reasonably
number (P/N) V112027, and oil pressure Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– available because the interested parties
filter, P/N V21264, from service and 5527) is listed above. Comments will be have access to it through their normal
replacing them with parts eligible for available in the AD docket shortly after course of business or by the means
installation. This AD was prompted by receipt. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
a report of an engine failure caused by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FAA’s Determination
installation of an incorrect oil filter. We Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, This product has been approved by
condition on these products. Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– EASA and is approved for operation in
DATES: This AD is effective May 24, 238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: the United States. Pursuant to our
2018. robert.green@faa.gov. bilateral agreement with the European
The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Community, EASA has notified us of
approved the incorporation by reference the unsafe condition described in the
Discussion MCAI and service information
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 24, 2018. The European Aviation Safety Agency referenced above. We are issuing this
We must receive comments on this (EASA), which is the Technical Agent AD because we evaluated all the
AD by June 25, 2018. for the Member States of the European relevant information provided by EASA
Community, has issued EASA AD 2017– and determined the unsafe condition
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
0197, dated October 6, 2017 (referred to described previously is likely to exist or
using the procedures found in 14 CFR develop in other products of the same
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following after this as the MCAI), to address an
unsafe condition for the specified type design.
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to products. The MCAI states: AD Requirements
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the An engine mainline bearing failure
occurred on a Viper Mk. 632–43 engine
This AD requires inspecting the oil
instructions for submitting comments. pump assembly and oil pressure filter
because of debris being present in the engine
• Fax: 202–493–2251. oil system. The debris entered the oil system and replacing pre-modification parts
• Mail: U.S. Department of through a damaged oil pressure filter. Further with parts eligible for installation.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– investigation of this event revealed that,
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room although the oil pump assembly was of post-
FAA’s Justification and Determination
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, modification (mod) CV4559 standard, the oil of the Effective Date
Washington, DC 20590. pressure filter fitted on the oil pump An unsafe condition exists that
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of assembly was a pre-mod CV 4559 standard requires the immediate adoption of this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (Part Number (P/N) V21264). The purpose of AD without providing an opportunity
modification CV4559 is to replace the oil
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room pressure filter P/N V21264 with a more
for public comments prior to adoption.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, robust oil pressure filter (P/N 2526). Mod The FAA has found that the risk to the
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. CV4559 was introduced in service by R–R flying public justifies waiving notice
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Service Bulletin (SB) 72–198. and comment prior to adoption of this
except Federal holidays. This condition, if not detected and rule because the compliance time for the
For service information identified in corrected, could lead to an engine mainline action is less than the time required for
this final rule, contact DA Services bearing failure, possibly resulting in a public comment. EASA made a
Operations Room at Rolls-Royce plc, complete loss of thrust and consequent determination of an unsafe condition
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
reduced control of the aeroplane.
Defense Sector Bristol, WH–70, P.O. Box warranting regulatory action and
To address this potentially unsafe
3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE, United condition, R–R issued Alert SB 72–A208, compliance within 25 flight hours or 30
Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97 90700; providing instructions to identify and replace days. Therefore, we find good cause that
fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email: pre-modification oil filters. notice and opportunity for prior public
defence-operations-room@rolls- For the reason described above, this comment are impracticable. In addition,
royce.com. You may view this service [EASA] AD requires replacement of all oil for the reason stated above, we find that
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good cause exists for making this section. Include the docket number www.regulations.gov, including any
amendment effective in less than 30 FAA–2018–0287 and Product Identifier personal information you provide. We
days. 2018–NE–10–AD at the beginning of will also post a report summarizing each
Comments Invited your comments. We specifically invite substantive verbal contact we receive
comments on the overall regulatory, about this final rule.
This AD is a final rule that involves economic, environmental, and energy
requirements affecting flight safety and Costs of Compliance
aspects of this final rule. We will
was not preceded by notice and an
consider all comments received by the We estimate that this AD affects 32
opportunity for public comment.
However, we invite you to send any closing date and may amend this final engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
written data, views, or arguments about rule because of those comments. registry.
this final rule. Send your comments to We will post all comments we We estimate the following costs to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES receive, without change, to http:// comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspect and replace the oil filter ..................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ............. $200 $455 $14,560
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need this replacement.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace the oil pump assembly ................................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................... $200 $540
Authority for This Rulemaking Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Title 49 of the United States Code Policy and Innovation Division. follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, This AD will not have federalism DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of implications under Executive Order
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 13132. This AD will not have a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more substantial direct effect on the States, on continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s the relationship between the national Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
authority. government and the States, or on the
We are issuing this rulemaking under distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, responsibilities among the various
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
levels of government. the following new airworthiness
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that For the reasons discussed above, I
section, Congress charges the FAA with directive (AD):
certify this AD:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2018–09–07 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
air commerce by prescribing regulations 39–19263; Docket No. FAA–2018–0287;
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Product Identifier 2018–NE–10–AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
the Administrator finds necessary for the DOT Regulatory Policies and (a) Effective Date
safety in air commerce. This regulation Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, This AD is effective May 24, 2018.
is within the scope of that authority 1979),
because it addresses an unsafe condition (b) Affected ADs
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
that is likely to exist or develop on in Alaska, and None.
products identified in this rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant (c) Applicability
action. economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
This AD is issued in accordance with on a substantial number of small entities Viper Mk. 601–22 engines.
authority delegated by the Executive under the criteria of the Regulatory
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (d) Subject
Flexibility Act.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
In accordance with that order, issuance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Code 7900, Engine Oil System (Airframe
of ADs is normally a function of the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Furnished).
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Compliance and Airworthiness safety, Incorporation by reference, (e) Unsafe Condition
Division, but during this transition Safety. This AD was prompted by a report of an
period, the Executive Director has engine failure caused by the installation of an
delegated the authority to issue ADs Adoption of the Amendment
incorrect oil filter. We are issuing this AD to
applicable to engines, propellers, and Accordingly, under the authority prevent a failure of the engine oil system.
associated appliances to the Manager, delegated to me by the Administrator, The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
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result in loss of engine thrust control, and may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket regatta. Entry of vessels or persons into
reduced control of the airplane. on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov this regulated area is prohibited unless
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. authorized by the Captain of the Port
(f) Compliance FAA–2018–0287.
Comply with this AD within the Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP)
compliance times specified, unless already (k) Material Incorporated by Reference or a designated representative.
done. (1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This rule is effective from 7 a.m.
approved the incorporation by reference through 4 p.m. on May 12, 2018.
(g) Required Actions (IBR) of the service information listed in this ADDRESSES: To view documents
(1) For engines with an oil pump assembly, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part number (P/N) V112225 or P/N mentioned in this preamble as being
part 51.
NPN11962, installed: (2) You must use this service information available in the docket, go to http://
(i) After the effective date of this AD, as applicable to do the actions required by www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–
within 30 days or 25 flight hours, whichever this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 0313 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
occurs first, inspect the oil pump assembly (i) Rolls-Royce plc Alert Service Bulletin ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
to determine the P/N of the oil pressure filter Mk. 601–22 Number 72–A208, dated Folder on the line associated with this
in accordance with the Accomplishment September 2017. rule.
Instructions, Paragraph 2.A.(3), of RR Alert (ii) Reserved. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Service Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 601–22 Number (3) For Rolls-Royce plc service information
72–A208, dated September 2017. you have questions about this rule, call
identified in this AD, contact DA Services
(ii) If an oil pressure filter, P/N V21264, is Operations Room at Rolls-Royce plc, Defense or email Petty Officer Todd Manow,
installed, replace the oil pressure filter before Sector Bristol, WH–70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Sector Lower Mississippi River
the next flight with oil filter, P/N 2526, in Bristol BS34 7QE, United Kingdom; phone: Prevention Department, U.S. Coast
accordance with the Accomplishment +44 (0) 117 97 90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 Guard, telephone 901–521–4813, email
Instructions, Paragraph 2.A.(3)(b), of RR ASB 95498; email: defence-operations-room@ Todd.M.Manow@uscg.mil.
Mk. 601–22 Number 72–A208, dated rolls-royce.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
September 2017. (4) You may view this service information
(2) For engines with an oil pump assembly, at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards I. Table of Abbreviations
P/N V112027, installed: Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
(i) After the effective date of this AD, CFR Code of Federal Regulations
MA 01803. For information on the COTP Captain of the Port Sector Lower
within 30 days or 25 flight hours, whichever availability of this material at the FAA, call
occurs first, replace the oil pump assembly Mississippi River
781–238–7759. DHS Department of Homeland Security
with oil pump assembly, P/N V112225 or P/ (5) You may view this service information
N NPN11962, in accordance with the FR Federal Register
that is incorporated by reference at the NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph National Archives and Records
2.A.(2), of RR ASB Mk. 601–22 Number 72– § Section
Administration (NARA). For information on U.S.C. United States Code
A208, dated September 2017. the availability of this material at NARA, call
(ii) Reserved. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// II. Background Information and
(h) Installation Prohibition www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Regulatory History
locations.html.
After the effective date of this AD, do not The Coast Guard is issuing this
install an oil pump assembly, P/N V112027, Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on temporary final rule without prior
or an oil pressure filter, P/N V21264, on any April 25, 2018. notice and opportunity to comment
engine, nor return any engine to service with Robert J. Ganley, pursuant to authority under section 4(a)
an oil pump assembly, P/N V112027, or an
oil pressure filter, P/N V21264, installed.
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards of the Administrative Procedure Act
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2018–09913 Filed 5–8–18; 8:45 am] authorizes an agency to issue a rule
(AMOCs) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P without prior notice and opportunity to
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has comment when the agency, for good
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, cause, finds that those procedures are
if requested using the procedures found in 14 ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
send your request to your principal inspector SECURITY to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 553(b)(3)(B), the Coast Guard finds that
appropriate. If sending information directly Coast Guard good cause exists for not publishing a
to the manager of the certification office, notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
send it to the attention of the person 33 CFR Part 100 with respect to this rule because it is
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You impracticable. The Coast Guard did not
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ [Docket Number USCG–2018–0313]
receive the event details in sufficient
faa.gov. RIN 1625–AA08 time to publish an NPRM. We must
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
establish this special local regulation on
Special Local Regulation; Wolf River May 12, 2018 and lack sufficient time to
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Chute, Memphis, TN
of the local flight standards district office/ provide a reasonable comment period
certificate holding district office. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. and then consider those comments
ACTION: Temporary final rule. before issuing this rule. The NPRM
(j) Related Information
process would delay the establishment
(1) For more information about this AD, SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is of the regulated area until after the date
contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, establishing a temporary special local of the regatta and compromise public
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
regulation for all navigable waters of the safety.
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Wolf River Chute in the vicinity of the Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast
robert.green@faa.gov. Mud Island River Park near Memphis, Guard finds that good cause exists for
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety TN. This action is necessary to protect making this temporary rule effective less
Agency (EASA) AD 2017–0197, dated spectators and vessels during the than 30 days after publication in the
October 6, 2017, for more information. You Duncan William Dragon Boat Races Federal Register. Delaying the effective
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 21169 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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