83 FR 29479 - Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 122 (June 25, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2018-13523 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 122 (Monday, June 25, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 29479-29483] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-13523] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0479; Product Identifier 2016-NE-23-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-02- 14, which applies to certain Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331 turboprop and TSE331 turboshaft engines. AD 2018-02-14 requires inspection of the affected combustion chamber case assembly, replacement of those assemblies found cracked, and removal of affected assemblies on certain TPE331 and TSE331 engines. Since we issued AD 2018-02-14, we received comments to revise the applicability of that AD to include the TPE331-12B engine model, correct certain TPE engine model typographical errors, and to allow certain weld repair procedures. This proposed AD would expand the applicability of AD 2018- 02-14 to include the TPE331-12B engine model, correct certain engine model typographical errors, and allow certain weld repair procedures after approval. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 9, 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: 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 Honeywell International Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-2802; phone: 800-601-3099; internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal. 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-2018- 0479; 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 NPRM, 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: Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0479; Product Identifier 2016-NE-23-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy [[Page 29480]] 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 proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2018-02-14, Amendment 39-19167 (83 FR 3263, January 24, 2018), (``AD 2018-02-14''), for certain Honeywell TPE331 turboprop and TSE331 turboshaft engines. AD 2018-02-14 requires inspection of the affected combustion chamber case assembly, replacement of those assemblies found cracked, and removal of affected assemblies on certain TPE331 and TSE331 engines. AD 2018-02-14 resulted from reports that combustion chamber case assemblies have cracked and ruptured. We issued AD 2018-02-14 to prevent failure of the combustion chamber case assembly. Actions Since AD 2018-02-14 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2018-02-14, we determined the need to revise sections of that AD. We received comments indicating that the TPE331- 12B engine model was inadvertently omitted from that AD and that the TPE331-43-A, -43-BL, -47-A, -55-B, and -61-A engine models included typographical errors. We also received comments to revise the Compliance section, which disallows weld repairs on any combustion chamber case assemblies that are affected by that AD. We determined that allowing weld repair procedures of certain combustion chamber case assemblies with lower stresses may be accomplished if these procedures are approved by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Honeywell Service Bulletin (SB) TPE331-72-2178, Revision 0, dated May 3, 2011 and Honeywell SB TPE331-72-2179, Revision 0, dated May 3, 2011. Honeywell SB TPE331-72-2178, Revision 0, describes procedures for inspection and removal of the affected combustion chamber case assemblies installed on all affected engines except for the TPE331-12B engine model. Honeywell SB TPE331-72-2179, Revision 0, describes procedures for inspection and removal of the affected combustion chamber case assemblies installed on the TPE331-12B engine model. 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. Other Related Service Information We reviewed Honeywell SBs TPE331-72-2228, Revision 0, dated June 12, 2014; TPE331-72-2230, Revision 0, dated June 19, 2014; TPE331-72- 2218, Revision 2, dated February 18, 2017; TPE331-72-2244, Revision 2, dated March 20 2017; TPE331-72-2235, Revision 2, dated February 18, 2017; TPE331-72-2281, Revision 0, dated July 22, 2016; TPE331-72-2294, Revision 0, dated December 22, 2016; TPE331-72-2231, Revision 1, dated August 1, 2017; and TSE331-72-2245, Revision 0, dated November 11, 2016. These SBs provide guidance on replacement of the affected combustion chamber case assemblies. 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 retain all of the requirements of AD 2018- 02-14. This proposed AD would revise the Applicability to include the TPE331-12B engine model and to correct references to the TPE331-43-A, - 43-BL, -47-A, -55-B, and -61-A engine models. This proposed AD would also allow weld repair procedures to the applicable combustion chamber case assemblies provided those procedures are approved by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 5,644 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On-wing inspection............... 1 work-hour x $0 $85 per inspection........ $479,740 per $85 per hour = inspection $85. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We estimate that 158 engines will need this replacement during the first year of inspection. On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement of the combustion chamber case 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 $15,000 $15,085 assembly. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 29481]] 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 have 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. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-02-14, Amendment 39-19167 (83 FR 3263, January 24, 2018), and adding the following new AD: Honeywell International Inc. (Type Certificate previously held by AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine Division; Garrett Turbine Engine Company; and AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona): Docket No. FAA-2018-0479; Product Identifier 2016-NE-23-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by August 9, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2018-02-14, Amendment 39-19167 (83 FR 3263, January 24, 2018). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -8, -10, -10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10N, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, - 10UG, -10UGR, -10UR, and -11U, -12B, -12JR, -12UA, -12UAR, -12UHR, - 25AA, -25AB, -25DA, -25DB, -25FA, -43-A, -43-B, -47-A, -55-B, and - 61-A turboprop engine models, including those engine models with a - L stamped after the model number (for example, -43-BL); and TSE331- 3U turboshaft engine models with combustion chamber case assemblies, part numbers (P/Ns) 869728-x, 893973-x, 3101668-x, and 3102613-x, where ``x'' denotes any dash number, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7240, Turbine Engine Combustion Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports that combustion chamber case assemblies have cracked and ruptured. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the combustion chamber case assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the combustion chamber case assembly, in-flight shutdown, 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 all affected engines: (i) Inspect all accessible areas of the combustion chamber case assembly, focusing on the weld joints, before accumulating 450 hours time in service (TIS) since last fuel nozzle inspection or within 50 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (ii) Perform the inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.B.(1) through 3.B.(2), in Honeywell Service Bulletin (SB) TPE331-72-2178, Revision 0, dated May 3, 2011, or SB TPE331-72-2179, Revision 0, dated May 3, 2011, as applicable to the affected engine model. (iii) Thereafter, repeat this inspection during scheduled fuel nozzle inspections at intervals not to exceed 450 hours TIS since the last fuel nozzle inspection. (2) For TPE331-3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, and -6A engine models with combustion chamber case assemblies, P/Ns 869728-1, 869728-3, or 893973-5, installed, and without the one-piece bleed pad with P3 boss; and for TPE331-1, -2, and -2UA engine models modified by National Flight Services, Inc., supplemental type certificate (STC) SE383CH, remove the combustion chamber case assembly from service at the next removal of the combustion chamber case assembly from the engine, not to exceed 3,700 hours TIS since last hot section inspection. (3) After the effective date of this AD, do not weld repair the applicable combustion chamber case assemblies unless the weld repair procedures are approved by the Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, and that approval specifically refers to this AD. (h) Definition (1) TPE331 engines modified by STC SE383CH may be defined as the ``Super 1'' and ``Super 2'' for the compressor modification of the TPE331-1 and the TPE331-2, -2U, and -2UA engine models, respectively. (2) Figures 1 and 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD illustrate the appearance of combustion chamber case assembly, P/N 893973-5, without and with, respectively, the one-piece bleed pad with the P3 boss. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 29482]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP25JN18.006 [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP25JN18.007 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (i) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install a combustion chamber case assembly, P/N 869728-1, 869728-3, or 893973-5, in TPE331-3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, and -6A engine models or in TPE331-1, -2, and -2UA engine models modified by National Flight Services, Inc., STC SE383CH, unless the combustion chamber case assembly has a one-piece bleed pad with P3 boss. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the 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 Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5246; fax: 562-627- 5210; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact AD, contact Honeywell International Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-2802; phone: 800-601-3099; internet: https:// myaerospace.honeywell [[Page 29483]] .com/wps/portal. 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. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 19, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-13523 Filed 6-22-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(i) Corrective Action for Any Discrepancy or (2) For more information about this AD, address the unsafe condition on these
Defect contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace products.
If any discrepancy or defect is detected Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th DATES: We must receive comments on
during any inspection required by paragraph
(h) of this AD: Before further flight, obtain St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and this proposed AD by August 9, 2018.
corrective actions approved by the Manager, fax 206–231–3220. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
International Section, Transport Standards (3) For service information identified in using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense Services/Engineering support, Avenida de methods:
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone:
and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Approval (DOA); and accomplish the +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27;
email: MTA.TechnicalService@ http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
corrective actions within the compliance
military.airbus.com. You may view this instructions for submitting comments.
time specified therein. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- service information at the FAA, Transport • Fax: 202–493–2251.
authorized signature. Accomplishment of a Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des • Mail: U.S. Department of
repair, as required by this paragraph, does Moines, WA. For information on the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
not constitute terminating action for the availability of this material at the FAA, call 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
repetitive inspections required by paragraph 206–231–3195. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(h) of this AD. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Washington, DC 20590.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
June 14, 2018. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
As of the effective date of this AD, an Michael Kaszycki,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
affected part may be installed on any airplane Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
provided that it is a new part or that, before
Federal holidays.
Aircraft Certification Service.
installation, the visual inspection required by For service information identified in
[FR Doc. 2018–13342 Filed 6–22–18; 8:45 am]
paragraph (h) of this AD has been this NPRM, contact Honeywell
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P International Inc., 111 S 34th Street,
accomplished on that part and the part
passed the inspection (no discrepancy or Phoenix, AZ 85034–2802; phone: 800–
defect detected), as required by paragraph (h) 601–3099; internet: https://
of this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/
(k) Terminating Action for AD 2017–19–08 Federal Aviation Administration portal. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine and
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates all of the requirements of AD 14 CFR Part 39 Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
2017–19–08. District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0479; Product information on the availability of this
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2016–NE–23–AD] material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance You may examine the AD docket on
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell the internet at http://
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, International Inc. Turboprop and www.regulations.gov by searching for
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Turboshaft Engines
AD, if requested using the procedures found
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0479; or in person at Docket Operations
39.19, send your request to your principal Administration (FAA), DOT. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
inspector or local Flight Standards District ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information (NPRM). The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
directly to the International Section, send it regulatory evaluation, any comments
to the attention of the person identified in SUMMARY: We propose to supersede received, and other information. The
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may street address for Docket Operations
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–02–
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- (phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 14, which applies to certain Honeywell
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331 Comments will be available in the AD
principal inspector, or lacking a principal turboprop and TSE331 turboshaft docket shortly after receipt.
inspector, the manager of the local flight engines. AD 2018–02–14 requires FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
standards district office/certificate holding inspection of the affected combustion Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
district office. chamber case assembly, replacement of Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any those assemblies found cracked, and Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective removal of affected assemblies on 4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax: 562–
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
certain TPE331 and TSE331 engines. 627–5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov.
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, Since we issued AD 2018–02–14, we SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; received comments to revise the
applicability of that AD to include the Comments Invited
or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval TPE331–12B engine model, correct We invite you to send any written
must include the DOA-authorized signature. certain TPE engine model typographical relevant data, views, or arguments about
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(m) Related Information errors, and to allow certain weld repair this proposed AD. Send your comments
procedures. This proposed AD would to an address listed under the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
expand the applicability of AD 2018– ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0051, dated March 2, 2018, for related 02–14 to include the TPE331–12B FAA–2018–0479; Product Identifier
information. This MCAI may be found in the engine model, correct certain engine 2016–NE–23–AD’’ at the beginning of
AD docket on the internet at http:// model typographical errors, and allow your comments. We specifically invite
www.regulations.gov by searching for and certain weld repair procedures after comments on the overall regulatory,
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0552. approval. We are proposing this AD to economic, environmental, and energy
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products identified in this rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS shutdown, and reduced control of the
action. DIRECTIVES airplane.
This AD is issued in accordance with (f) Compliance
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
authority delegated by the Executive Comply with this AD within the
continues to read as follows:
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, compliance times specified, unless already
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. done.
In accordance with that order, issuance § 39.13 [Amended] (g) Required Actions
of ADs is normally a function of the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (1) For all affected engines:
Compliance and Airworthiness removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (i) Inspect all accessible areas of the
Division, but during this transition 2018–02–14, Amendment 39–19167 (83 combustion chamber case assembly, focusing
period, the Executive Director has FR 3263, January 24, 2018), and adding on the weld joints, before accumulating 450
delegated the authority to issue ADs the following new AD: hours time in service (TIS) since last fuel
applicable to engines, propellers, and Honeywell International Inc. (Type nozzle inspection or within 50 hours TIS
associated appliances to the Manager, Certificate previously held by after the effective date of this AD, whichever
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, AlliedSignal Inc., Garrett Engine occurs later.
Policy and Innovation Division. Division; Garrett Turbine Engine (ii) Perform the inspection in accordance
Company; and AiResearch with the Accomplishment Instructions,
Regulatory Findings Manufacturing Company of Arizona): paragraphs 3.B.(1) through 3.B.(2), in
Docket No. FAA–2018–0479; Product Honeywell Service Bulletin (SB) TPE331–72–
We have determined that this Identifier 2016–NE–23–AD. 2178, Revision 0, dated May 3, 2011, or SB
proposed AD would not have federalism TPE331–72–2179, Revision 0, dated May 3,
implications under Executive Order (a) Comments Due Date 2011, as applicable to the affected engine
13132. This proposed AD would not The FAA must receive comments on this model.
have a substantial direct effect on the AD action by August 9, 2018. (iii) Thereafter, repeat this inspection
States, on the relationship between the during scheduled fuel nozzle inspections at
(b) Affected ADs
intervals not to exceed 450 hours TIS since
national Government and the States, or This AD replaces AD 2018–02–14, the last fuel nozzle inspection.
on the distribution of power and Amendment 39–19167 (83 FR 3263, January (2) For TPE331–3U, –3UW, –5, –5A, –5AB,
responsibilities among the various 24, 2018). –5B, –6, and –6A engine models with
levels of government. combustion chamber case assemblies, P/Ns
(c) Applicability
For the reasons discussed above, I 869728–1, 869728–3, or 893973–5, installed,
This AD applies to Honeywell and without the one-piece bleed pad with P3
certify that the proposed regulation: International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331–1, –2, boss; and for TPE331–1, –2, and –2UA engine
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory –2UA, –3U, –3UW, –5, –5A, –5AB, –5B, –6, models modified by National Flight Services,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, –6A, –8, –10, –10AV, –10GP, –10GT, –10N,
Inc., supplemental type certificate (STC)
–10P, –10R, –10T, –10U, –10UA, –10UF,
SE383CH, remove the combustion chamber
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under –10UG, –10UGR, –10UR, and –11U, –12B,
case assembly from service at the next
the DOT Regulatory Policies and –12JR, –12UA, –12UAR, –12UHR, –25AA,
removal of the combustion chamber case
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, –25AB, –25DA, –25DB, –25FA, –43–A,
assembly from the engine, not to exceed
1979), –43–B, –47–A, –55–B, and –61–A turboprop
3,700 hours TIS since last hot section
engine models, including those engine
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation inspection.
models with a –L stamped after the model
in Alaska, and (3) After the effective date of this AD, do
number (for example, –43–BL); and TSE331–
3U turboshaft engine models with not weld repair the applicable combustion
(4) Will not have a significant chamber case assemblies unless the weld
combustion chamber case assemblies, part
economic impact, positive or negative, repair procedures are approved by the
numbers (P/Ns) 869728–x, 893973–x,
on a substantial number of small entities 3101668–x, and 3102613–x, where ‘‘x’’ Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, and that
under the criteria of the Regulatory denotes any dash number, installed. approval specifically refers to this AD.
Flexibility Act. (h) Definition
(d) Subject
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) (1) TPE331 engines modified by STC
Code 7240, Turbine Engine Combustion SE383CH may be defined as the ‘‘Super 1’’
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Section. and ‘‘Super 2’’ for the compressor
safety, Incorporation by reference, modification of the TPE331–1 and the
Safety. (e) Unsafe Condition TPE331–2, –2U, and –2UA engine models,
This AD was prompted by reports that respectively.
The Proposed Amendment combustion chamber case assemblies have (2) Figures 1 and 2 to paragraph (h) of this
cracked and ruptured. We are issuing this AD AD illustrate the appearance of combustion
Accordingly, under the authority to prevent failure of the combustion chamber chamber case assembly, P/N 893973–5,
delegated to me by the Administrator, case assembly. The unsafe condition, if not without and with, respectively, the one-piece
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part addressed, could result in failure of the bleed pad with the P3 boss.
39 as follows: combustion chamber case assembly, in-flight BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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.com/wps/portal. You may view this service DATES: Any comments must arrive by B. Are there other versions of these
information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller July 25, 2018. rules?
Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, C. What is the purpose of the
Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R09– submitted rule revisions?
781–238–7759. OAR–2018–0233 at http:// II. The EPA’s Evaluation and Action
www.regulations.gov, or via email to A. How is the EPA evaluating the
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
R9AirPermits@epa.gov. For comments rules?
June 19, 2018.
submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the B. Do the rules meet the evaluation
Robert J. Ganley,
online instructions for submitting criteria?
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards comments. Once submitted, comments
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. C. Proposed Action and Public
cannot be removed or edited from Comment
[FR Doc. 2018–13523 Filed 6–22–18; 8:45 am] Regulations.gov. For either manner of
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P III. Incorporation by Reference
submission, the EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket. IV. Statutory and Executive Order
Do not submit electronically any Reviews
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION information you consider to be I. The State’s Submittal
AGENCY Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is A. What rules did the State submit?
40 CFR Part 52 restricted by statute. Multimedia Table 1 lists the rules addressed by
[EPA–R09–OAR–2018–0233; FRL–9979– submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be this proposal with the dates when they
35—Region 9] accompanied by a written comment. were adopted by the SDAPCD and
The written comment is considered the submitted by the California Air
Air Plan Approval; California; San official comment and should include Resources Board (CARB), which is the
Diego County Air Pollution Control discussion of all points you wish to governor’s designee for California SIP
District; Stationary Source Permits and make. The EPA will generally not submittals. Collectively, these
Exemptions consider comments or comment submittals generally constitute the
AGENCY: Environmental Protection contents located outside of the primary SDAPCD’s current program for
Agency (EPA). submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or preconstruction review and permitting
other file sharing system). For of new or modified stationary sources
ACTION: Proposed rule.
additional submission methods, please under its jurisdiction. The rule revisions
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection contact the person identified in the FOR that are the subject of this action
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. represent a comprehensive revision to
and conditionally approve revisions to For the full EPA public comment policy, the SDAPCD’s preconstruction review
the San Diego County Air Pollution information about CBI or multimedia and permitting program and are
Control District’s (SDAPCD or submissions, and general guidance on intended to satisfy the requirements
‘‘District’’) portion of the California making effective comments, please visit under part D of title I of the Act
State Implementation Plan (SIP). These http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ (nonattainment NSR or NNSR) as well
revisions concern the District’s New commenting-epa-dockets. as the general preconstruction review
Source Review (NSR) permitting FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ya- requirements under section 110(a)(2)(C)
program for new and modified sources Ting Tsai, EPA Region IX, (415) 972– of the Act (minor NSR). The SDAPCD
of air pollution under section 3328, Tsai.Ya-Ting@epa.gov. does not implement a SIP-approved
110(a)(2)(C) and part D of title I of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: prevention of significant deterioration
Clean Air Act (CAA). This action Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ (PSD) permitting program and has not
updates the SDAPCD’s applicable SIP and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA. submitted the rules in this action for
with current SDAPCD permitting rules. purposes of the PSD program; therefore,
We are taking comments on this Table of Contents we are not evaluating whether this SIP
proposal and plan to follow with a final I. The State’s Submittal submittal satisfies PSD program
action. A. What rules did the State submit? requirements at 40 CFR 51.166.
TABLE 1—SUBMITTED RULES
Adopted Submitted
Rule No. Rule title date date
11 .............................. Exemptions from Rule 10 Permit Requirements .............................................................. 05/11/2016 08/22/2016
20 .............................. Standards for Granting Permits ........................................................................................ 06/10/1986 11/21/1986
20.1 ........................... New Source Review—General Provisions ....................................................................... 04/27/2016 06/17/2016
20.2 * ......................... New Source Review—Non-Major Stationary Sources ..................................................... 04/27/2016 06/17/2016
20.3 * ......................... New Source Review—Major Stationary Sources and PSD Stationary Sources ............. 04/27/2016 06/17/2016
20.4 * ......................... New Source Review—Portable Emission Units ............................................................... 04/27/2016 06/17/2016
20.6 ........................... Standards for Permit to Operate Air Quality Analysis ...................................................... 04/27/2016 06/17/2016
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
24 .............................. Temporary Permit to Operate ........................................................................................... 06/29/2016 08/22/2016
* The following subsections of the Rules 20.2–20.4 were not submitted to the EPA for inclusion in the San Diego SIP: Rule 20.2 Subsections
(d)(2)(i)(B), (d)(2)(v), (d)(2)(vi)(B) and (d)(3); Rule 20.3 Subsections (d)(1)(vi), (d)(2)(i)(B), (d)(2)(v), (d)(2)(vi)(B) and (d)(3); and Rule 20.4 Sub-
sections (b)(2), (b)(3), (d)(1)(iii), (d)(2)(i)(B), (d)(2)(iv), (d)(2)(v)(B), (d)(3) and (d)(5).
On October 14, 2016, the EPA 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4 and 20.6 met the appendix V, which must be met before
determined that the submittal of Rules completeness criteria in 40 CFR part 51 formal EPA review. On September 27,
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