83_FR_3303 83 FR 3287 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

83 FR 3287 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 16 (January 24, 2018)

Page Range3287-3291
FR Document2018-01124

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E- 11S, M601F, H80, H80-100, H80-200, H75-100, H75-200, H85-100, and H85- 200 turboprop engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a review by the manufacturer that identified the possibility of a power turbine (PT) rotor overspeed and the uncontained release of PT blades. This proposed AD would require installing a modified engine outlet system. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 24, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3287-3291]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01124]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0967; Product Identifier 2017-NE-35-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop 
Engines

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 GE 
Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D-11, M601E-11, M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-
11S, M601F, H80, H80-100, H80-200, H75-100, H75-200, H85-100, and H85-
200 turboprop engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a review by the 
manufacturer that identified the possibility of a power turbine (PT) 
rotor overspeed and the uncontained release of PT blades. This proposed 
AD would require installing a modified engine outlet system. We are 
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this NPRM by March 12, 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.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, 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.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact GE 
Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 9--
Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 
538 222. 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-
0967; 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 proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for the 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: 

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

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section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0967; Product Identifier 2017-
NE-35-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 
with FAA personnel concerning this NPRM.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2017-0151, dated August 18, 2017 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    A recent design review identified the possibility of failure of 
the power turbine (PT) or quill shaft splines.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to a PT rotor 
overspeed, with consequent release of PT blade(s), possibly 
resulting in high energy debris and damage to, and/or reduced 
control of, the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, GE Aviation Czech 
(GEAC) designed a modification (mod) of the engine outlet system and 
issued Alert Service Bulletins (ASB) ASB-M601E-72-00-00-0070, ASB-
M601D-72-00-00-0053, ASB-M601F-72-00-00-0036, ASB-M601T-72-00-00-
0029, ASB-M601Z-72-00-00-0039, ASB-H75-72-00-00-0011, ASB-H80-72-00-
00-0025 and ASB-H85-72-00-00-0007 (single document, hereafter 
referred to as ``the ASB'' in this AD), providing instructions for 
modification of engines in service.
    For the reason described above, this AD requires modification of 
the affected engines, and prohibits installation of pre-mod parts.

    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-2017-0967.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed GE Aviation Czech Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB-
M601E-72-00-00-0070 [02], ASB-M601D-72-00-00-0053 [02], ASB-M601F-72-
00-00-0036 [02], ASB-M601T-72-00-00-0029 [02], ASB-M601Z-72-00-00-0039 
[02], ASB-H75-72-00-00-0011 [02], ASB-H80-72-00-00-0025 [02], and ASB-
H85-72-00-00-0007 [02] (single document), dated June 12, 2017. The ASB 
describes procedures for removal and replacement of the engine outlet 
system hardware. 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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
Czech Republic 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 proposing this AD because 
we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe 
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of 
the same type design. This proposed AD would require installing a 
modified engine outlet system.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 167 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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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.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,

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    (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

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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]

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

GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously held by WALTER 
Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Docket No. FAA-2017-
0967; Product Identifier 2017-NE-35-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 12, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D-11, M601E-11, 
M601E-11A, M601E-11AS, M601E-11S, M601F, H75-100, H75-200, H80, H80-
100, H80-200, H85-100, and H85-200 turboprop engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7810, Engine 
Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a review by the manufacturer that 
identified the possibility of a power turbine (PT) overspeed and the 
uncontained release of PT blades. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
uncontained release of the PT blades. The unsafe condition, if not 
addressed, could result in failure of the PT blades, uncontained 
release of the blades, damage to the engine, and damage to the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    (1) After the effective date of this AD, replace the parts 
listed in Tables 2, 3, 4, and 5 to paragraph (g) of this AD with the 
parts identified in Planning Information, Paragraph 1.5, Sections I 
through IV, respectively, in GE Aviation Czech Alert Service 
Bulletin (ASB) ASB-M601E-72-00-00-0070 [02], ASB-M601D-72-00-00-0053 
[02], ASB-M601F-72-00-00-0036 [02], ASB-M601T-72-00-00-0029 [02], 
ASB-M601Z-72-00-00-0039 [02], ASB-H75-72-00-00-0011 [02], ASB-H80-
72-00-00-0025 [02], and ASB-H85-72-00-00-0007 [02] (single 
document), dated June 12, 2017, at the times specified below, 
whichever occurs first:
    (i) During the next engine shop visit; or
    (ii) within 6,600 engine equivalent cycles since new or since 
last overhaul; or
    (iii) within the compliance times specified in Table 1 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(h) Installation Prohibition

    (1) Do not install a part with a P/N listed in Tables 2, 3, 4, 
or 5 to paragraph (g) of this AD on an engine after that engine has 
been modified as required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a part 
with a P/N listed in Tables 2, 3, 4, or 5 to paragraph (g) of this 
AD on any engine manufactured on or after September 1, 2017.

(i) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is when the 
engine is overhauled or rebuilt, or the PT is disassembled.

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(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 
ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in 
paragraph (k). 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.

(k) 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 MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2017-0151, 
dated August 18, 2017, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0967.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact GE 
Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 9--
Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 
222 538 222. You may view this referenced service information at the 
FAA, Engine & 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 January 17, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-01124 Filed 1-23-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules 3287 (7) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/ (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance by the manufacturer that identified the A310 003–25–33, dated August 27, 2010. (AMOCs) possibility of a power turbine (PT) rotor (8) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A310 002– (1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch, overspeed and the uncontained release 25–08, dated August 27, 2010. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs of PT blades. This proposed AD would (9) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004– for this AD, if requested using the procedures require installing a modified engine 25–87, Rev. No. 2, dated January 7, 2011. found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with outlet system. We are proposing this AD (10) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A321 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your to address the unsafe condition on these 005–25–21, dated August 27, 2010. principal inspector or local Flight Standards (11) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin BAe146 District Office, as appropriate. If sending products. 201–25–23, dated December 10, 2010. information directly to the certification DATES: We must receive comments on (12) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F28 352– office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, this NPRM by March 12, 2018. 25–02, dated December 10, 2010. Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New ADDRESSES: You may send comments, (13) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F100 York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 351–25–07, dated December 10, 2010. Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following (14) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin Liferaft methods: (2) Before using any approved AMOC, 35–25–79, dated August 27, 2010. notify your appropriate principal inspector, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to (15) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD11 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 305–25–35, dated August 27, 2010. of the local flight standards district office/ instructions for submitting comments. (16) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD80/ certificate holding district office. • Mail: U.S. Department of 90/717 304–25–45, dated August 27, 2010. (k) Related Information Transportation, Docket Operations, M– (d) Subject 30, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey (1) For more information about this AD, Air Transport Association (ATA) of contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (e) Unsafe Condition Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; p.m., Monday through Friday, except This AD was prompted by reports telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531. Federal holidays. indicating that affected fusible plugs (2) For service information identified in • Fax: 202–493–2251. activated (vented gas) below the rated this AD, contact Air Cruisers, 1747 State For service information identified in temperature. We are issuing this AD to detect Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727–3935; this proposed AD, contact GE Aviation and replace fusible plugs that might activate phone 732–681–3527; email Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 below the rated temperature, which renders technicalpublications@zodiacaerospace.com. Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Republic; the evacuation system unusable. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 (f) Compliance Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on 538 222. You may view this service Comply with this AD within the the availability of this material at the FAA, information at the FAA, Engine and compliance times specified, unless already call 425–227–1221. Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 done. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For (g) Fusible Plug Identification 5, 2018. information on the availability of this Michael Kaszycki, material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. Within 42 months after the effective date of this AD, do an inspection to determine if Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Examining the AD Docket any fusible plug has part number (P/N) Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on B13984–3, stamped with Lot PA–21 or PA– [FR Doc. 2018–00951 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 am] the internet at http:// 22. A review of the airplane maintenance BILLING CODE 4910–13–P records is acceptable to make this www.regulations.gov by searching for determination if it can be conclusively and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– determined from that review that a part not 0967; or in person at Docket Operations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION having P/N B13984–3, stamped with Lot PA– between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 21 or PA–22, has been installed. Federal Aviation Administration through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed (h) Replacement of Affected Fusible Plug 14 CFR Part 39 AD, the mandatory continuing If, during the inspection or records review airworthiness information (MCAI), the required by paragraph (g) of this AD, it is [Docket No. FAA–2017–0967; Product regulatory evaluation, any comments determined that any fusible plug has part Identifier 2017–NE–35–AD] received, and other information. The number (P/N) B13984–3, stamped with Lot street address for the Docket Operations RIN 2120–AA64 PA–21 or PA–22: Before further flight, (phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above. replace that fusible plug with a new part that Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Comments will be available in the AD does not have P/N B13984–3, stamped with Lot PA–21 or PA–22. Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines docket shortly after receipt. Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Guidance can be found in the applicable Administration (FAA), DOT. Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO component maintenance manual (CMM) for ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, the replacement. In addition, Air Cruisers Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– Service Information Letter 25–246, Rev. No. (NPRM). 238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS 1, dated February 21, 2014, provides SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new robert.green@faa.gov. information regarding affected fusible plugs airworthiness directive (AD) for GE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and guidance on the replacement. Aviation Czech s.r.o. M601D–11, (i) Parts Installation Prohibition M601E–11, M601E–11A, M601E–11AS, Comments Invited As of the effective date of this AD, no M601E–11S, M601F, H80, H80–100, We invite you to send any written person may install on any airplane any H80–200, H75–100, H75–200, H85–100, relevant data, views, or arguments about fusible plug having P/N B13984–3, stamped and H85–200 turboprop engines. This this proposal. Send your comments to with Lot PA–21 or PA–22. proposed AD was prompted by a review an address listed under the ADDRESSES VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24JAP1.SGM 24JAP1

3288 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– To address this potential unsafe condition, ASB describes procedures for removal 2017–0967; Product Identifier 2017– GE Aviation Czech (GEAC) designed a and replacement of the engine outlet NE–35–AD’’ at the beginning of your modification (mod) of the engine outlet system hardware. This service comments. We specifically invite system and issued Alert Service Bulletins information is reasonably available (ASB) ASB–M601E–72–00–00–0070, ASB– comments on the overall regulatory, M601D–72–00–00–0053, ASB–M601F–72– because the interested parties have economic, environmental, and energy 00–00–0036, ASB–M601T–72–00–00–0029, access to it through their normal course aspects of this NPRM. We will consider ASB–M601Z–72–00–00–0039, ASB–H75–72– of business or by the means identified all comments received by the closing 00–00–0011, ASB–H80–72–00–00–0025 and in the ADDRESSES section. date and may amend this NPRM ASB–H85–72–00–00–0007 (single document, because of those comments. hereafter referred to as ‘‘the ASB’’ in this FAA’s Determination and Requirements We will post all comments we AD), providing instructions for modification of This Proposed AD receive, without change, to http:// of engines in service. This product has been approved by www.regulations.gov, including any For the reason described above, this AD the aviation authority of the Czech personal information you provide. We requires modification of the affected engines, and prohibits installation of pre-mod parts. Republic and is approved for operation will also post a report summarizing each in the United States. Pursuant to our substantive verbal contact with FAA You may obtain further information bilateral agreement with the European personnel concerning this NPRM. by examining the MCAI in the AD Community, EASA has notified us of Discussion docket on the internet at http:// the unsafe condition described in the www.regulations.gov by searching for MCAI and service information The European Aviation Safety Agency and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– referenced above. We are proposing this (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 0967. AD because we evaluated all for the Member States of the European information provided by EASA and Community, has issued EASA AD 2017– Related Service Information Under 1 determined the unsafe condition exists 0151, dated August 18, 2017 (referred to CFR Part 51 and is likely to exist or develop on other hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an We reviewed GE Aviation Czech Alert products of the same type design. This unsafe condition for the specified Service Bulletin (ASB) ASB–M601E– proposed AD would require installing a products. The MCAI states: 72–00–00–0070 [02], ASB–M601D–72– modified engine outlet system. A recent design review identified the 00–00–0053 [02], ASB–M601F–72–00– possibility of failure of the power turbine Costs of Compliance 00–0036 [02], ASB–M601T–72–00–00– (PT) or quill shaft splines. 0029 [02], ASB–M601Z–72–00–00–0039 We estimate that this proposed AD This condition, if not corrected, could lead to a PT rotor overspeed, with consequent [02], ASB–H75–72–00–00–0011 [02], affects 167 engines installed on release of PT blade(s), possibly resulting in ASB–H80–72–00–00–0025 [02], and airplanes of U.S. registry. high energy debris and damage to, and/or ASB–H85–72–00–00–0007 [02] (single We estimate the following costs to reduced control of, the aeroplane. document), dated June 12, 2017. The comply with this proposed AD: Authority for This Rulemaking safety in air commerce. This regulation Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Title 49 of the United States Code is within the scope of that authority Policy and Innovation Division. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue because it addresses an unsafe condition Regulatory Findings rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, that is likely to exist or develop on section 106, describes the authority of products identified in this rulemaking We determined that this proposed AD the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: action. would not have federalism implications Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more This AD is issued in accordance with under Executive Order 13132. This detail the scope of the Agency’s authority delegated by the Executive proposed AD would not have a authority. Director, Aircraft Certification Service, substantial direct effect on the States, on We are issuing this rulemaking under as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. the relationship between the national daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, In accordance with that order, issuance Government and the States, or on the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: of ADs is normally a function of the distribution of power and General requirements.’’ Under that Compliance and Airworthiness responsibilities among the various section, Congress charges the FAA with Division, but during this transition levels of government. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in period, the Executive Director has For the reasons discussed above, I air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated the authority to issue ADs certify this proposed regulation: for practices, methods, and procedures applicable to engines, propellers, and (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the Administrator finds necessary for associated appliances to the Manager, action’’ under Executive Order 12866, EP24JA18.000</GPH> VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24JAP1.SGM 24JAP1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules 3289 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under § 39.13 [Amended] issuing this AD to prevent uncontained the DOT Regulatory Policies and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding release of the PT blades. The unsafe Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, the following new airworthiness condition, if not addressed, could result in 1979), directive (AD): failure of the PT blades, uncontained release of the blades, damage to the engine, and (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate damage to the airplane. in Alaska, and previously held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): (f) Compliance (4) Will not have a significant Docket No. FAA–2017–0967; Product Comply with this AD within the economic impact, positive or negative, Identifier 2017–NE–35–AD. compliance times specified, unless already on a substantial number of small entities done. (a) Comments Due Date under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. We must receive comments by March 12, (g) Required Actions 2018. (1) After the effective date of this AD, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (b) Affected ADs replace the parts listed in Tables 2, 3, 4, and 5 to paragraph (g) of this AD with the parts Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation None. identified in Planning Information, Paragraph safety, Incorporation by reference, (c) Applicability 1.5, Sections I through IV, respectively, in GE Safety. Aviation Czech Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech ASB–M601E–72–00–00–0070 [02], ASB– The Proposed Amendment s.r.o. M601D–11, M601E–11, M601E–11A, M601D–72–00–00–0053 [02], ASB–M601F– M601E–11AS, M601E–11S, M601F, H75– 72–00–00–0036 [02], ASB–M601T–72–00– Accordingly, under the authority 100, H75–200, H80, H80–100, H80–200, H85–100, and H85–200 turboprop engines. 00–0029 [02], ASB–M601Z–72–00–00–0039 delegated to me by the Administrator, [02], ASB–H75–72–00–00–0011 [02], ASB– the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (d) Subject H80–72–00–00–0025 [02], and ASB–H85–72– 39 as follows: Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 00–00–0007 [02] (single document), dated Code 7810, Engine Collector/Tailpipe/ June 12, 2017, at the times specified below, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Nozzle. whichever occurs first: DIRECTIVES (i) During the next engine shop visit; or (e) Reason (ii) within 6,600 engine equivalent cycles This AD was prompted by a review by the since new or since last overhaul; or ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 manufacturer that identified the possibility of (iii) within the compliance times specified continues to read as follows: in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. a power turbine (PT) overspeed and the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. uncontained release of PT blades. We are BILLING CODE 4910–13–P daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24JAP1.SGM 24JAP1

3290 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules Table 1 to Paragraph (g)- Compliance Times Date of Engine Date of Release to Service after Compliance Manufacture last Shop Visit Time December 31, 2008 5 years or before Never subjected to engine shop visit January 1, 2009 or 10 years later any February 9, 2014 or before 5 years any February 10, 2014 or later 10 years Table 2 to Paragraph (g)- Exhaust Systems M601-4.2, M601-4.5, M601-4.51, M601-4.52, M601-4.61, and M601-4.62 Engine models Part Name Part Number (PIN) M601E-ll, Containment Ring M601-426.5 M601E-11A, Insulation Cover M601-422.3, M601-422.2 M601E-11AS, Supporting Cone M601-457.7, M601-457.3 M601E-11S,M601F, H75-100, H75-200, H80, H80-1 00, H80- Support M601-4512.5 200,H85-100, and H85-200 Table 3 to Paragraph (g)- Exhaust System M601-4.1, M601-4.6, and M601-4.7 Engine models Part Name PIN M601D-ll, Containment Ring M601-426.5 M601E-ll, Insulation Cover M601-422.3, M601-422.2 M601E-11A, Support M601-4512.5 M601E-11AS, Supporting Cone M601-457.7, M601-457.3 M601E-11S Outlet Duct M601-416.6 Table 4 to Paragraph (g)- Countershaft Case Complete (Reduction Gearbox Subassembly) M601-62.2, M601-62.7, M601-60.3 Engine models Part Name PIN Bolt M601-6170.9 All Ring M601-6014.9 Table 5- Torquemeter (Reduction Gearbox Subassembly) M601-673.6, M601-667.7, M601-605.3 Engine models Part Name PIN All Torquemeter Holder M601-643.9 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS BILLING CODE 4910–13–C modified as required by paragraph (g) of this (i) Definition (h) Installation Prohibition AD. For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop (2) After the effective date of this AD, do (1) Do not install a part with a P/N listed visit is when the engine is overhauled or not install a part with a P/N listed in Tables in Tables 2, 3, 4, or 5 to paragraph (g) of this 2, 3, 4, or 5 to paragraph (g) of this AD on rebuilt, or the PT is disassembled. AD on an engine after that engine has been any engine manufactured on or after EP24JA18.001</GPH> September 1, 2017. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:29 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24JAP1.SGM 24JAP1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 16 / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 / Proposed Rules 3291 (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance SUMMARY: NMFS issues this proposed Background (AMOCs) rule for the 2018 Pacific whiting fishery (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has under the authority of the Pacific Coast The regulations at 50 CFR 660.50(d) the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, Groundfish Fishery Management Plan outline the procedures for implementing if requested using the procedures found in 14 (FMP), the Magnuson Stevens Fishery the treaty rights that Pacific Coast treaty CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Conservation and Management Act Indian tribes have to harvest groundfish send your request to your principal inspector in their usual and accustomed fishing or local Flight Standards District Office, as (Magnuson-Stevens Act), and the Pacific appropriate. If sending information directly Whiting Act of 2006. This proposed rule areas in U.S. waters. Section 660.50(d) to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to would allocate 17.5 percent of the U.S. establishes the process by which the the attention of the person identified in Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of Pacific tribes with treaty fishing rights in the paragraph (k). You may email your request whiting for 2018 to Pacific Coast Indian area covered by the FMP request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. tribes that have a Treaty right to harvest allocations, set-asides, or regulations (2) Before using any approved AMOC, groundfish. notify your appropriate principal inspector, specific to the tribes, in writing, during or lacking a principal inspector, the manager DATES: Comments on this proposed rule the biennial harvest specifications and of the local flight standards district office/ must be received no later than February management measures process. The certificate holding district office. 23, 2018. regulations state that the Secretary will (k) Related Information develop tribal allocations and ADDRESSES: You may submit comments regulations in consultation with the (1) For more information about this AD, on this document, identified by NOAA– contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, affected tribe(s) and, insofar as possible, NMFS–2017–0160, by any of the with tribal consensus. The procedures ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, following methods: Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– NMFS employs in implementing tribal 7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: • Electronic Submission: Submit all treaty rights under the FMP were robert.green@faa.gov. electronic public comments via the designed to provide a framework (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Federal eRulemaking Portal. Go to Safety Agency AD 2017–0151, dated August process by which NMFS can www.regulations.gov/ accommodate tribal treaty rights by 18, 2017, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the #!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2017- setting aside appropriate amounts of internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 0160, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, fish in conjunction with the Pacific searching for and locating it in Docket No. complete the required fields, and enter Fishery Management Council process FAA–2017–0967. or attach your comments. (3) For service information identified in for determining harvest specifications • Mail: Barry A. Thom., Regional and management measures. this AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 Praha 9—Letňany, Administrator, West Coast Region, NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Since the FMP has been in place, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; NMFS has been allocating a portion of fax: +420 222 538 222. You may view this Seattle, WA 98115–0070, Attn: Frank referenced service information at the FAA, Lockhart. the U.S. TAC (called Optimum Yield Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 (OY) or Annual Catch Limit (ACL) prior Instructions: Comments sent by any District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For to 2012) of Pacific whiting to the tribal information on the availability of this other method, to any other address or fishery, following the process material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. individual, or received after the end of the comment period, may not be established in 50 CFR 660.50(d). The Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on considered by NMFS. All comments tribal allocation is subtracted from the January 17, 2018. U.S. Pacific whiting TAC before received are part of the public record Robert J. Ganley, allocation to the non-tribal sectors. and will generally be posted for public Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards viewing on www.regulations.gov There are four tribes that can Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. without change. All personal identifying participate in the tribal Pacific whiting [FR Doc. 2018–01124 Filed 1–23–18; 8:45 am] information (e.g., name, address, etc.), fishery: The Hoh Tribe, the Makah BILLING CODE 4910–13–P confidential business information, or Tribe, the Quileute Tribe and the otherwise sensitive information Quinault Indian Nation (collectively, submitted voluntarily by the sender will the ‘‘Treaty Tribes’’). The Hoh Tribe has DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE be publicly accessible. NMFS will not expressed an interest in accept anonymous comments (enter ‘‘N/ participating to date. The Quileute Tribe National Oceanic and Atmospheric A’’ in the required fields if you wish to Administration and Quinault Indian Nation have remain anonymous). expressed interest in commencing 50 CFR Part 660 Additional background information participation in the Pacific whiting and documents are available at the fishery. However, to date, only the [Docket No. 171023999–8015–01] NMFS West Coast Region website at Makah Tribe has prosecuted a tribal RIN 0648–BH31 http://www.westcoast. fishery for Pacific whiting. They have fisheries.noaa.gov/fisheries/ harvested Pacific whiting since 1996 Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; management/whiting/pacific_ using midwater trawl gear. Tribal Fisheries Off West Coast States; whiting.html and at the Pacific Fishery allocations have been based on Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery; 2018 Management Council’s website at http:// discussions with the Tribes regarding daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS Tribal Fishery for Pacific Whiting www.pcouncil.org/. Comments from the their intent for those fishing years. Table public may be viewed on AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries 1 below provides a history of U.S. TACs Regulations.gov. Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and and annual tribal allocation in metric Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: tons (mt). Commerce. Frank Lockhart, phone: 206–526–6142, ACTION: Proposed rule; request for and email: Frank.Lockhart@noaa.gov. comments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:23 Jan 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\24JAP1.SGM 24JAP1


Document Created: 2018-10-26 10:01:06
Document Modified: 2018-10-26 10:01:06
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 NPRM by March 12, 2018.
ContactRobert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 3287 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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