83_FR_34209 83 FR 34070 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan Engines

83 FR 34070 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 139 (July 19, 2018)

Page Range34070-34072
FR Document2018-15291

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with a low pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed. This proposed AD was prompted by updated low cycle fatigue analysis techniques that indicate certain LPC fan hubs could crack prior to their published life limit. This proposed AD would require repetitive eddy current inspections (ECIs) and fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) for cracks in certain LPC fan hubs and removal of hubs from service that fail inspection. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0368; Product Identifier 2018-NE-12-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan 
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 all 
Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and 
PW4090-3 turbofan engines with a low pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, 
part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed. This proposed AD was 
prompted by updated low cycle fatigue analysis techniques that indicate 
certain LPC fan hubs could crack prior to their published life limit. 
This proposed AD would require repetitive eddy current inspections 
(ECIs) and fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) for cracks in 
certain LPC fan hubs and removal of hubs from service that fail 
inspection. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 4, 
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 Pratt & 
Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-
565-0140; fax: 860-565-5442. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803. 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-
0368; 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: Jo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace Engineer, 
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 
781-238-7105; fax: 781-238-7199; email: jo-ann.theriault@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0368; 
Product Identifier 2018-NE-12-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because 
of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    We received information concerning an updated analysis by the 
engine manufacturer, which indicated certain triple-bore LPC fan hubs 
installed in high-thrust models of the PW4000-112'' series turbofan 
engine could crack prior to their published life limit. This proposed 
AD would add additional inspections of affected triple-bore LPC fan 
hubs until they are removed from service and replaced with a part 
eligible for installation. This condition, if not addressed, could 
result in fatigue cracking of the LPC fan hub, uncontained hub failure, 
damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW4G-112-A72-351, dated 
February 22, 2018. This PW ASB describes procedures for performing LPC 
fan hub ECIs and FPIs. 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 PW PW4000 Series 112 Inch Turbofan Engines Cleaning, 
Inspection and Repair (CIR) Manual, P/N 51A750, Chapter/Section 72-31-
07, Inspection/Check-02, Revision No. 76, dated March 15, 2018. The CIR 
Manual contains additional information regarding FPI and ECI of the LPC 
fan hub.

FAA's Determination

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

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require repetitive ECIs and FPIs of the LPC 
fan hub.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 32 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply 
with this proposed AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Pro-rated part cost...................  0 work-hours x $85 per          $288,000        $288,000        $288,000
                                         hour = $0.
Inspection............................  40 work-hours x $85 per                0           3,400         108,800
                                         hour = $3,400.
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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,
    (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):

Pratt & Whitney Division: Docket No. FAA-2018-0368; Product 
Identifier 2018-NE-12-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 4, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D, 
PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with low-
pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 
52B521, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine 
Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by low cycle fatigue analysis techniques, 
updated by the engine manufacturer, which indicated certain LPC fan 
hubs could crack prior to their published life limit. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent failure of the LPC fan hub. The unsafe condition, 
if not addressed, could result in uncontained hub release, 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, perform a fluorescent 
penetrant inspection (FPI) and eddy current inspection (ECI) of the 
LPC fan hub the next time the engine is separated at the M-flange 
and the LPC fan hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight cycles 
since the last FPI and ECI.
    (2) Thereafter, perform an FPI and an ECI of the LPC fan hub 
every time the engine is separated at the M-flange and the LPC fan 
hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight cycles since the last LPC 
fan hub ECI and FPI inspections.
    (3) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, Step No. 11, in PW 
Alert Service Bulletin PW4G-112-A72-351, dated February 22, 2018, to 
do the eddy current inspections.
    (4) If a crack is found during the inspections required by 
paragraphs (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, remove the LPC fan hub from 
service before further flight and replace with a part eligible for 
installation.

(h) 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 (i)(1) of this AD. You may email your 
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(i) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Jo-Ann 
Theriault, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District 
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7105; fax: 781-238-
7199; email: jo-ann.theriault@faa.gov.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt 
& Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 
800-565-0140; fax: 860-565-5442. You may view this referenced 
service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information 
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759.


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    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 12, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-15291 Filed 7-18-18; 8:45 am]
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                                                  This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                       • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                    Discussion
                                                  contains notices to the public of the proposed           address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                  issuance of rules and regulations. The                                                                            We received information concerning
                                                                                                           p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   an updated analysis by the engine
                                                  purpose of these notices is to give interested           Federal holidays.
                                                  persons an opportunity to participate in the                                                                   manufacturer, which indicated certain
                                                                                                             For service information identified in               triple-bore LPC fan hubs installed in
                                                  rule making prior to the adoption of the final
                                                  rules.
                                                                                                           this NPRM, contact Pratt & Whitney                    high-thrust models of the PW4000–112″
                                                                                                           Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford,                series turbofan engine could crack prior
                                                                                                           CT 06118; phone: 800–565–0140; fax:                   to their published life limit. This
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             860–565–5442. You may view this                       proposed AD would add additional
                                                                                                           service information at the FAA, Engine                inspections of affected triple-bore LPC
                                                  Federal Aviation Administration                          and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200                  fan hubs until they are removed from
                                                                                                           District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.                service and replaced with a part eligible
                                                  14 CFR Part 39                                           For information on the availability of                for installation. This condition, if not
                                                                                                           this material at the FAA, call 781–238–               addressed, could result in fatigue
                                                  [Docket No. FAA–2018–0368; Product                       7759.
                                                  Identifier 2018–NE–12–AD]                                                                                      cracking of the LPC fan hub,
                                                                                                           Examining the AD Docket                               uncontained hub failure, damage to the
                                                  RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                              You may examine the AD docket on                   engine, and damage to the airplane.
                                                  Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &                        the internet at http://                               Related Service Information Under 1
                                                  Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan                           www.regulations.gov by searching for                  CFR Part 51
                                                  Engines                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                                                                                                                                   We reviewed PW Alert Service
                                                                                                           0368; or in person at Docket Operations
                                                  AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                                                                       Bulletin (ASB) PW4G–112–A72–351,
                                                                                                           between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.                                                                                     dated February 22, 2018. This PW ASB
                                                                                                           through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                                                                                                                                 describes procedures for performing
                                                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                    The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
                                                                                                                                                                 LPC fan hub ECIs and FPIs. This service
                                                  (NPRM).                                                  regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                                                                                                                                 information is reasonably available
                                                                                                           received, and other information. The
                                                  SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                                                                           because the interested parties have
                                                                                                           street address for Docket Operations
                                                  airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt                                                                     access to it through their normal course
                                                                                                           (phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above.
                                                  & Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D,                                                                               of business or by the means identified
                                                                                                           Comments will be available in the AD
                                                  PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and                                                                                  in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                                                                           docket shortly after receipt.
                                                  PW4090–3 turbofan engines with a low                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo-                  Other Related Service Information
                                                  pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, part                  Ann Theriault, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                  number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 52B521,                                                                               We reviewed PW PW4000 Series 112
                                                                                                           ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District                        Inch Turbofan Engines Cleaning,
                                                  installed. This proposed AD was                          Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
                                                  prompted by updated low cycle fatigue                                                                          Inspection and Repair (CIR) Manual, P/
                                                                                                           781–238–7105; fax: 781–238–7199;                      N 51A750, Chapter/Section 72–31–07,
                                                  analysis techniques that indicate certain                email: jo-ann.theriault@faa.gov.
                                                  LPC fan hubs could crack prior to their                                                                        Inspection/Check-02, Revision No. 76,
                                                                                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            dated March 15, 2018. The CIR Manual
                                                  published life limit. This proposed AD
                                                  would require repetitive eddy current                    Comments Invited                                      contains additional information
                                                  inspections (ECIs) and fluorescent                                                                             regarding FPI and ECI of the LPC fan
                                                                                                             We invite you to send any written                   hub.
                                                  penetrant inspections (FPIs) for cracks                  relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                  in certain LPC fan hubs and removal of                   this proposal. Send your comments to                  FAA’s Determination
                                                  hubs from service that fail inspection.                  an address listed under the ADDRESSES                   We are proposing this AD because we
                                                  We are proposing this AD to address the                  section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–                    evaluated all the relevant information
                                                  unsafe condition on these products.                      2018–0368; Product Identifier 2018–                   and determined the unsafe condition
                                                  DATES: We must receive comments on                       NE–12–AD’’ at the beginning of your                   described previously is likely to exist or
                                                  this proposed AD by September 4, 2018.                   comments. We specifically invite                      develop in other products of the same
                                                  ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                        comments on the overall regulatory,                   type design.
                                                  using the procedures found in 14 CFR                     economic, environmental, and energy
                                                  11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                 aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                Proposed AD Requirements
                                                  methods:                                                 all comments received by the closing                    This proposed AD would require
                                                    • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                    date and may amend this NPRM                          repetitive ECIs and FPIs of the LPC fan
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   because of those comments.
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                                                                                                                                                                 hub.
                                                  instructions for submitting comments.                       We will post all comments we
                                                    • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                   receive, without change, to http://                   Costs of Compliance
                                                    • Mail: U.S. Department of                             www.regulations.gov, including any                       We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                  Transportation, Docket Operations,                       personal information you provide. We                  affects 32 engines installed on airplanes
                                                  M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                        will also post a report summarizing each              of U.S. registry. We estimate the
                                                  Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                            substantive verbal contact we receive                 following costs to comply with this
                                                  Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.                         about this NPRM.                                      proposed AD:



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

                                                  Pro-rated part cost ..........................................        0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 .................        $288,000        $288,000          $288,000
                                                  Inspection ........................................................   40 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,400 ........                   0           3,400           108,800



                                                  Authority for This Rulemaking                                            (4) Will not have a significant                     (f) Compliance
                                                     Title 49 of the United States Code                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                  Comply with this AD within the
                                                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                 on a substantial number of small entities             compliance times specified, unless already
                                                  rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                  done.
                                                  section 106, describes the authority of                                Flexibility Act.                                      (g) Required Actions
                                                  the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                   List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      (1) After the effective date of this AD,
                                                  Aviation Programs, describes in more                                                                                         perform a fluorescent penetrant inspection
                                                  detail the scope of the Agency’s                                         Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              (FPI) and eddy current inspection (ECI) of the
                                                  authority.                                                             safety, Incorporation by reference,                   LPC fan hub the next time the engine is
                                                     We are issuing this rulemaking under                                Safety.                                               separated at the M-flange and the LPC fan
                                                  the authority described in Subtitle VII,                                                                                     hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight
                                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                    The Proposed Amendment                                cycles since the last FPI and ECI.
                                                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                                           (2) Thereafter, perform an FPI and an ECI
                                                                                                                           Accordingly, under the authority                    of the LPC fan hub every time the engine is
                                                  section, Congress charges the FAA with                                 delegated to me by the Administrator,                 separated at the M-flange and the LPC fan
                                                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                             the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                 hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight
                                                  air commerce by prescribing regulations                                39 as follows:                                        cycles since the last LPC fan hub ECI and FPI
                                                  for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                                       inspections.
                                                  the Administrator finds necessary for                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   (3) Use the Accomplishment Instructions,
                                                  safety in air commerce. This regulation                                DIRECTIVES                                            Step No. 11, in PW Alert Service Bulletin
                                                  is within the scope of that authority                                                                                        PW4G–112–A72–351, dated February 22,
                                                  because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                                     2018, to do the eddy current inspections.
                                                                                                                         ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                  that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                                          (4) If a crack is found during the
                                                                                                                         continues to read as follows:                         inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) or
                                                  products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                                             Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        (2) of this AD, remove the LPC fan hub from
                                                  action.
                                                                                                                                                                               service before further flight and replace with
                                                     This AD is issued in accordance with                                § 39.13     [Amended]                                 a part eligible for installation.
                                                  authority delegated by the Executive
                                                  Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                  as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                                   the following new airworthiness                       (AMOCs)
                                                  In accordance with that order, issuance                                directive (AD):                                          (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
                                                  of ADs is normally a function of the                                   Pratt & Whitney Division: Docket No. FAA–             the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
                                                  Compliance and Airworthiness                                               2018–0368; Product Identifier 2018–NE–            if requested using the procedures found in 14
                                                  Division, but during this transition                                       12–AD.                                            CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                                                                                                                                                               send your request to your principal inspector
                                                  period, the Executive Director has                                     (a) Comments Due Date                                 or local flight standards district office, as
                                                  delegated the authority to issue ADs                                                                                         appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                                            We must receive comments by September
                                                  applicable to engines, propellers, and                                                                                       to the manager of the certification office,
                                                                                                                         4, 2018.
                                                  associated appliances to the Manager,                                                                                        send it to the attention of the person
                                                  Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,                                 (b) Affected ADs                                      identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. You
                                                  Policy and Innovation Division.                                            None.                                             may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@
                                                                                                                                                                               faa.gov.
                                                  Regulatory Findings                                                    (c) Applicability                                        (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                    We determined that this proposed AD                                    This AD applies to all Pratt & Whitney              notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                  would not have federalism implications                                 Division (PW) PW4074D, PW4077D,                       or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                  under Executive Order 13132. This                                      PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090–3 turbofan                of the local flight standards district office/
                                                                                                                         engines with low-pressure compressor (LPC)            certificate holding district office.
                                                  proposed AD would not have a
                                                                                                                         fan hub, part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N
                                                  substantial direct effect on the States, on                                                                                  (i) Related Information
                                                                                                                         52B521, installed.
                                                  the relationship between the national                                                                                           (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                  government and the States, or on the                                   (d) Subject                                           contact Jo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace
                                                  distribution of power and                                                Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)              Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
                                                  responsibilities among the various                                     Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor                  Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
                                                  levels of government.                                                  Section.                                              238–7105; fax: 781–238–7199; email: jo-
                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I                                                                                         ann.theriault@faa.gov.
                                                                                                                         (e) Unsafe Condition                                     (2) For service information identified in
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                                                  certify this proposed regulation:
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                   This AD was prompted by low cycle                  this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Division,
                                                                                                                         fatigue analysis techniques, updated by the           400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118;
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                                  engine manufacturer, which indicated certain          phone: 800–565–0140; fax: 860–565–5442.
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                              LPC fan hubs could crack prior to their               You may view this referenced service
                                                  the DOT Regulatory Policies and                                        published life limit. We are issuing this AD          information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller
                                                  Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                                  to prevent failure of the LPC fan hub. The            Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
                                                  1979),                                                                 unsafe condition, if not addressed, could             Burlington, MA 01803. For information on
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                              result in uncontained hub release, damage to          the availability of this material at the FAA,
                                                  in Alaska, and                                                         the engine, and damage to the airplane.               call 781–238–7759.



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                                                  34072                    Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 139 / Thursday, July 19, 2018 / Proposed Rules

                                                    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on                between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                     Union, has issued EASA AD No. 2016–
                                                  July 12, 2018.                                           through Friday, except Federal holidays.              077, dated April 19, 2016, to correct an
                                                  Robert J. Ganley,                                        The AD docket contains this proposed                  unsafe condition for Finmeccanica
                                                  Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller                     AD, the European Aviation Safety                      S.p.A. (previously Agusta) Model
                                                  Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification                 Agency (EASA) AD, the economic                        AB139 and AW139 helicopters if
                                                  Service.                                                 evaluation, any comments received, and                equipped with kit ‘‘Increased Gross
                                                  [FR Doc. 2018–15291 Filed 7–18–18; 8:45 am]              other information. The street address for             Weight 6800 kg’’ part number (P/N)
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                   Docket Operations (telephone 800–647–                 4G0000F00111 (kit). EASA advises of a
                                                                                                           5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                    manufacturing issue with the standard
                                                                                                           Comments will be available in the AD                  screws (P/N NAS1351–5H12P) installed
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             docket shortly after receipt.                         on MLG shock absorber assembly P/N
                                                                                                              For service information identified in              1652B0000–01. According to EASA, a
                                                  Federal Aviation Administration                          this proposed rule, contact Leonardo                  material analysis shows that the MLG
                                                                                                           S.p.A. Helicopters, Matteo Ragazzi,                   shock absorber screws may have a lower
                                                  14 CFR Part 39                                           Head of Airworthiness, Viale G.Agusta                 fatigue life than the screws used during
                                                  [Docket No. FAA–2018–0648; Product                       520, 21017 C.Costa di Samarate (Va)                   the certification fatigue tests. EASA
                                                  Identifier 2017–SW–087–AD]                               Italy; telephone +39–0331–711756; fax                 states the affected MLG units have been
                                                                                                           +39–0331–229046; or at http://                        identified by serial number. EASA also
                                                  RIN 2120–AA64                                            www.leonardocompany.com/-/bulletins.                  advises that this unsafe condition, if not
                                                                                                           You may review the referenced service                 detected and corrected, could result in
                                                  Airworthiness Directives; Leonardo
                                                                                                           information at the FAA, Office of the                 failure of the MLG shock absorber,
                                                  S.p.A. Helicopters
                                                                                                           Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,                   collapse or retraction of the MLG, and
                                                  AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,                    subsequent damage to the helicopter
                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.                               Fort Worth, TX 76177.                                 and injury to occupants.
                                                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                                                                    To correct this condition, the EASA
                                                  (NPRM).                                                  David Hatfield, Aviation Safety
                                                                                                                                                                 AD requires replacing each standard
                                                                                                           Engineer, Safety Management Section,
                                                  SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                                                                           screw with a new screw P/N
                                                                                                           Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA,
                                                  airworthiness directive (AD) for                                                                               1652A0001–01 and re-identifying the
                                                                                                           10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX
                                                  Leonardo S.p.A. (Leonardo) Model                                                                               serial number of each MLG shock
                                                                                                           76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
                                                  AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This                        david.hatfield@faa.gov.                               absorber assembly that has the new
                                                  proposed AD would require replacing                                                                            screw installed, and prohibits installing
                                                                                                           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                  screws installed on the left and right                                                                         any affected MLG shock absorber
                                                  main landing gear (MLG) shock absorber                   Comments Invited                                      assembly unless the screw has been
                                                  assembly. This proposed AD is                               We invite you to participate in this               replaced.
                                                  prompted by a report that some screws                    rulemaking by submitting written                      FAA’s Determination
                                                  may have been manufactured without                       comments, data, or views. We also
                                                  meeting specifications. The actions of                   invite comments relating to the                         These helicopters have been approved
                                                  this proposed AD are intended to                         economic, environmental, energy, or                   by the aviation authority of Italy and are
                                                  correct an unsafe condition on these                     federalism impacts that might result                  approved for operation in the United
                                                  helicopters.                                             from adopting the proposals in this                   States. Pursuant to our bilateral
                                                  DATES:  We must receive comments on                      document. The most helpful comments                   agreement with Italy, EASA, its
                                                  this proposed AD by September 17,                        reference a specific portion of the                   technical representative, has notified us
                                                  2018.                                                    proposal, explain the reason for any                  of the unsafe condition described in its
                                                                                                           recommended change, and include                       AD. We are proposing this AD because
                                                  ADDRESSES:   You may send comments by                    supporting data. To ensure the docket                 we evaluated all known relevant
                                                  any of the following methods:                            does not contain duplicate comments,                  information and determined that an
                                                    • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to                    commenters should send only one copy                  unsafe condition is likely to exist or
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   of written comments, or if comments are               develop on other products of the same
                                                  online instructions for sending your                     filed electronically, commenters should               type design.
                                                  comments electronically.                                 submit only one time.
                                                    • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                      We will file in the docket all                     Related Service Information
                                                    • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.                      comments that we receive, as well as a
                                                  Department of Transportation, Docket                                                                             We reviewed Finmeccanica Bollettino
                                                                                                           report summarizing each substantive
                                                  Operations, M–30, West Building                                                                                Tecnico No. 139–397, dated April 7,
                                                                                                           public contact with FAA personnel
                                                  Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                                                                               2016, which contains procedures for
                                                                                                           concerning this proposed rulemaking.
                                                  New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC                                                                           replacing the standard screws installed
                                                                                                           Before acting on this proposal, we will
                                                  20590–0001.                                                                                                    on the left and right MLG assembly and
                                                                                                           consider all comments we receive on or
                                                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the                                                                              for re-identifying the MLG shock
                                                                                                           before the closing date for comments.
                                                  ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5                                                                          absorber assembly P/N and the MLG
                                                                                                           We will consider comments filed after
                                                  p.m., Monday through Friday, except                                                                            assembly S/N.
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                                                                                                           the comment period has closed if it is
                                                  Federal holidays.                                        possible to do so without incurring                   Proposed AD Requirements
                                                  Examining the AD Docket                                  expense or delay. We may change this
                                                                                                           proposal in light of the comments we                    This proposed AD would require
                                                    You may examine the AD docket on                       receive.                                              replacing each standard screw P/N
                                                  the internet at http://                                                                                        NAS1351–5H12P with a screw P/N
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                     Discussion                                            1652A0001–01 and re-identifying the
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                          EASA, which is the Technical Agent                  serial number of the MLG assembly
                                                  0648; or in person at Docket Operations                  for the Member States of the European                 within the following compliance times:


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Document Created: 2018-07-19 01:35:25
Document Modified: 2018-07-19 01:35:25
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 4, 2018.
ContactJo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7105; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 34070 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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