83 FR 42207 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 162 (August 21, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-18021 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 21, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42207-42209] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-18021] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1108; Product Identifier 2012-NE-44-AD; Amendment 39-19362; AD 2018-17-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbojet Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-03-03 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines. AD 2016-03-03 required reducing the life of certain critical parts. This AD requires reducing the life of certain critical parts and adds additional engine parts to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination made by RR that additional parts for the applicable RR Viper turbojet engine models are affected. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 25, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 25, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact DA Services Operations Room at Rolls-Royce plc, Defense Sector Bristol, WH-70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97 90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email: royce.com">defence-operations-room@rolls-royce.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1108. 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- 1108; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information, regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7147; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2016-03-03, Amendment 39-18390 (81 FR 12585, March 10, 2016) (``AD 2016-03-03''). AD 2016-03-03 applied to all RR Viper Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 15, 2017 (82 FR 59560). The NPRM was prompted by RR determining that additional compressor rotating shrouds and the compressor main shaft, installed on the affected Viper turbojet engines, require a reduction in their cyclic life limits. Also since we issued AD 2016-03-03, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued AD 2017-0148, dated August 15, 2017, which requires reducing the cyclic life limits of the affected parts. The NPRM proposed to add additional engine parts to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed RR Alert Service Bulletin (ASBs) Mk. 521 Number 72- A408, Circulation A; Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation B; Mk. 522 Number 72-A413, Circulation A; Mk. 522 Number 72-A412, Circulation B; and Mk. 601-22 Number 72-A207; all [[Page 42208]] identified as Revision 1 and all dated June 2017. RR ASBs Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation A (Revision 1) and Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation B (Revision 1) describe applicable part numbers (P/Ns) and revised cyclic life limits for parts installed on the Viper Mk. 521 turbojet engine. RR ASBs Mk. 522 Number 72-A413, Circulation A (Revision 1), and Mk. 522 Number 72-A412, Circulation B (Revision 1) describe applicable P/Ns and revised cyclic life limits for parts installed on the Viper Mk. 522 turbojet engine. The content of Circulation A and B of these respective ASBs is identical. RR uses the designations ``Circulation A'' and ``Circulation B'' to determine distribution of service information, based on the capabilities of maintenance facilities. RR ASB Mk. 601-22 Number 72-A207, Rev. 1, describes applicable P/Ns and revised cyclic life limits for parts installed on the Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engine. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 46 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remove and replace parts.............. 4 work-hours x $85 per $75,000 $75,340 $3,465,640 hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-03-03, Amendment 39-18390 (81 FR 12585, March 10, 2016), and adding the following new AD: 2018-17-08 Rolls-Royce plc (Type Certificate previously held by Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited, Bristol Engine Division): Amendment 39- 19362; Docket No. FAA-2017-1108; Product Identifier 2012-NE-44-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 25, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-03-03, Amendment 39-18390 (81 FR 12585, March 10, 2016). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk. 601-22 turbojet engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Compressor Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a review by RR of the lives of certain critical parts. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of life- limited parts. This unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained part 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) Remove from service any Group A component listed in Table 1 of the RR Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs) listed in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (v) of this AD within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, or before the part exceeds the revised life limit specified in the applicable ASB, whichever occurs later. (i) RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017. (ii) RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017. (iii) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72-A413, Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017. (iv) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72-A412, Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017. [[Page 42209]] (v) RR ASB Mk. 601-22 Number 72-A207, Rev. 1, dated June 2017. (2) Reserved. (h) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install any Group A component identified in Table 1 of the RR ASBs in paragraph (g)(1)(i) through (v) of this AD into any engine, or return any engine to service with any affected part installed, if the affected part exceeds the revised life limit specified in the applicable ASB. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7147; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2017- 0148, dated August 15, 2017, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1108. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017. (ii) RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72-A408, Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017. (iii) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72-A413, Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017. (iv) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72-A412, Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017. (v) RR ASB Mk. 601-22 Number 72-A207, Rev. 1, dated June 2017. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact DA Services Operations Room at Rolls-Royce plc, Defense Sector Bristol, WH-70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97 90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email: royce.com">defence-operations-room@rolls-royce.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 10, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-18021 Filed 8-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(e) Unsafe Condition DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information, regulatory evaluation, any
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a comments received, and other
cracked or leaking check valve, which could Federal Aviation Administration information. The address for Docket
result in loss of lubrication or fuel to the Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
engine, failure of the engine or a fire, and 14 CFR Part 39 Document Operations, U.S. Department
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. [Docket No. FAA–2017–1108; Product of Transportation, Docket Operations,
Identifier 2012–NE–44–AD; Amendment 39– M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(f) Compliance
19362; AD 2018–17–08] Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Comply with this AD within the Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
compliance times specified, unless already RIN 2120–AA64
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
done.
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
(g) Required Actions plc Turbojet Engines Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service: Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 238–7147; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
(i) Replace each fuel check valve. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(ii) For Model 212, 412CF, and 412EP herman.mak@faa.gov.
ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
helicopters, replace each engine oil check
valve. SUMMARY: We are superseding Discussion
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–03–
not install on any helicopter a check valve P/ 03 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper We issued a notice of proposed
N 209–062–520–001 or P/N 209–062–607– Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
001 manufactured by Circor Aerospace, 601–22 turbojet engines. AD 2016–03– part 39 to supersede AD 2016–03–03,
marked ‘‘Circle Seal’’ and with a
03 required reducing the life of certain Amendment 39–18390 (81 FR 12585,
manufacturing date code of ‘‘10/11’’ (October
critical parts. This AD requires reducing March 10, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–03–03’’).
2011) through ‘‘03/15’’ (March 2015), except
the life of certain critical parts and adds AD 2016–03–03 applied to all RR Viper
for a check valve marked ‘‘TQL’’ next to the
additional engine parts to the Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk.
manufacturing date code. 601–22 turbojet engines. The NPRM
applicability. This AD was prompted by
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance a determination made by RR that published in the Federal Register on
(AMOCs) additional parts for the applicable RR December 15, 2017 (82 FR 59560). The
Viper turbojet engine models are NPRM was prompted by RR
(1) The Manager, DSCO Branch, FAA, has determining that additional compressor
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, affected. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these rotating shrouds and the compressor
if requested using the procedures found in 14
products. main shaft, installed on the affected
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Viper turbojet engines, require a
send your request to your principal inspector DATES: This AD is effective September reduction in their cyclic life limits. Also
or local Flight Standards District Office, as 25, 2018. since we issued AD 2016–03–03, the
appropriate. If sending information directly The Director of the Federal Register European Aviation Safety Agency
to the manager of the certification office, approved the incorporation by reference (EASA) has issued AD 2017–0148, dated
send it to the attention of the person of certain publications listed in this AD
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
August 15, 2017, which requires
as of September 25, 2018. reducing the cyclic life limits of the
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
ADDRESSES: For service information affected parts. The NPRM proposed to
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
identified in this final rule, contact DA add additional engine parts to the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
Services Operations Room at Rolls- applicability. We are issuing this AD to
certificate holding district office.
Royce plc, Defense Sector Bristol, WH– address the unsafe condition on these
70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE, products.
(i) Related Information United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97
90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email: Comments
For more information about this AD,
contact Jurgen E. Priester, Aviation Safety defence-operations-room@rolls- We gave the public the opportunity to
Engineer, DSCO Branch, Compliance and royce.com. You may view this service participate in developing this AD. We
Airworthiness Division, FAA, 10101 information at the FAA, Engine & received no comments on the NPRM or
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 on the determination of the cost to the
telephone (817) 222–5159; email District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. public.
jurgen.e.priester@faa.gov. For information on the availability of
Conclusion
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 10,
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
7759. It is also available on the internet We reviewed the relevant data and
2018.
at http://www.regulations.gov by determined that air safety and the
Lance T. Gant, public interest require adopting this AD
searching for and locating Docket No.
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness FAA–2017–1108. as proposed except for minor editorial
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. changes.
[FR Doc. 2018–17905 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on Related Service Information Under 1
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the internet at http:// CFR Part 51
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
www.regulations.gov by searching for We reviewed RR Alert Service
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Bulletin (ASBs) Mk. 521 Number 72–
1108; or in person at Docket Operations A408, Circulation A; Mk. 521 Number
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 72–A408, Circulation B; Mk. 522
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Number 72–A413, Circulation A; Mk.
The AD docket contains this final rule, 522 Number 72–A412, Circulation B;
the mandatory continuing airworthiness and Mk. 601–22 Number 72–A207; all
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identified as Revision 1 and all dated the Viper Mk. 522 turbojet engine. The This service information is reasonably
June 2017. content of Circulation A and B of these available because the interested parties
RR ASBs Mk. 521 Number 72–A408, respective ASBs is identical. RR uses have access to it through their normal
Circulation A (Revision 1) and Mk. 521 the designations ‘‘Circulation A’’ and course of business or by the means
Number 72–A408, Circulation B ‘‘Circulation B’’ to determine identified in the ADDRESSES section.
(Revision 1) describe applicable part distribution of service information,
numbers (P/Ns) and revised cyclic life Costs of Compliance
based on the capabilities of maintenance
limits for parts installed on the Viper facilities.
Mk. 521 turbojet engine. RR ASBs Mk. We estimate that this AD affects 46
522 Number 72–A413, Circulation A RR ASB Mk. 601–22 Number 72– engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
(Revision 1), and Mk. 522 Number 72– A207, Rev. 1, describes applicable P/Ns registry.
A412, Circulation B (Revision 1) and revised cyclic life limits for parts We estimate the following costs to
describe applicable P/Ns and revised installed on the Viper Mk. 601–22 comply with this AD:
cyclic life limits for parts installed on turbojet engine.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Remove and replace parts ............................. 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ............. $75,000 $75,340 $3,465,640
Authority for This Rulemaking or on the distribution of power and No. FAA–2017–1108; Product Identifier
responsibilities among the various 2012–NE–44–AD.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government. (a) Effective Date
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, For the reasons discussed above, I This AD is effective September 25, 2018.
Section 106, describes the authority of certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (b) Affected ADs
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more action’’ under Executive Order 12866, This AD replaces AD 2016–03–03,
detail the scope of the Agency’s (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Amendment 39–18390 (81 FR 12585, March
authority. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 10, 2016).
We are issuing this rulemaking under (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (c) Applicability
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, in Alaska, and Viper Mk. 521, Viper Mk. 522, and Viper Mk.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (4) Will not have a significant 601–22 turbojet engines.
section, Congress charges the FAA with economic impact, positive or negative,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in on a substantial number of small entities (d) Subject
air commerce by prescribing regulations under the criteria of the Regulatory Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
for practices, methods, and procedures Flexibility Act. Code 7230, Compressor Section.
the Administrator finds necessary for (e) Unsafe Condition
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
safety in air commerce. This regulation
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This AD was prompted by a review by RR
is within the scope of that authority of the lives of certain critical parts. We are
because it addresses an unsafe condition safety, Incorporation by reference, issuing this AD to prevent failure of life-
that is likely to exist or develop on Safety. limited parts. This unsafe condition, if not
products identified in this rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment addressed, could result in uncontained part
action. release, damage to the engine, and damage to
This AD is issued in accordance with Accordingly, under the authority the airplane.
authority delegated by the Executive delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Compliance
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. follows: Comply with this AD within the
In accordance with that order, issuance compliance times specified, unless already
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done.
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness DIRECTIVES (g) Required Actions
Division, but during this transition (1) Remove from service any Group A
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
period, the Executive Director has component listed in Table 1 of the RR Alert
continues to read as follows:
delegated the authority to issue ADs Service Bulletins (ASBs) listed in paragraphs
applicable to engines, propellers, and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (g)(1)(i) through (v) of this AD within 30 days
associated appliances to the Manager, after the effective date of this AD, or before
§ 39.13 [Amended] the part exceeds the revised life limit
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
Policy and Innovation Division. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by specified in the applicable ASB, whichever
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) occurs later.
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Regulatory Findings 2016–03–03, Amendment 39–18390 (81 (i) RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72–A408,
Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017.
We have determined that this AD will FR 12585, March 10, 2016), and adding (ii) RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72–A408,
not have federalism implications under the following new AD: Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will 2018–17–08 Rolls-Royce plc (Type (iii) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72–A413,
not have a substantial direct effect on Certificate previously held by Rolls- Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017.
the States, on the relationship between Royce (1971) Limited, Bristol Engine (iv) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72–A412,
the national government and the States, Division): Amendment 39–19362; Docket Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017.
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(v) RR ASB Mk. 601–22 Number 72–A207, (4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
Rev. 1, dated June 2017. at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards identified in this final rule, contact
(2) Reserved. Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical
MA, 01803. For information on the
(h) Installation Prohibition Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
availability of this material at the FAA, call
After the effective date of this AD, do not 781–238–7759. Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
install any Group A component identified in (5) You may view this service information telephone: 416–375–4000; fax: 416–
Table 1 of the RR ASBs in paragraph (g)(1)(i) that is incorporated by reference at the 375–4539; email: thd.qseries@
through (v) of this AD into any engine, or National Archives and Records aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://
return any engine to service with any affected Administration (NARA). For information on www.bombardier.com. You may view
part installed, if the affected part exceeds the the availability of this material at NARA, call this referenced service information at
revised life limit specified in the applicable 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
ASB. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
locations.html.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance For information on the availability of
(AMOCs) Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
August 10, 2018. 3195. It is also available on the internet
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, may
Karen M. Grant, at http://www.regulations.gov by
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller searching for and locating Docket No.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification FAA–2018–0072.
request to your principal inspector or local Service.
Flight Standards District Office, as [FR Doc. 2018–18021 Filed 8–20–18; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket
appropriate. If sending information directly BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on
to the manager of the certification office, the internet at http://
send it to the attention of the person
www.regulations.gov by searching for
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
faa.gov. 0072; or in person at Docket Operations
Federal Aviation Administration
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
notify your appropriate principal inspector, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
14 CFR Part 39
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager The AD docket contains this final rule,
of the local flight standards district office/ [Docket No. FAA–2018–0072; Product the regulatory evaluation, any
certificate holding district office. Identifier 2017–NM–082–AD; Amendment comments received, and other
39–19363; AD 2018–17–09] information. The address for Docket
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, RIN 2120–AA64 Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Transportation, Docket Operations,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– Inc., Airplanes M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
7147; fax: 781–238–7199; email: Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
herman.mak@faa.gov.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Agency (EASA) AD 2017–0148, dated August
15, 2017, for more information. You may ACTION: Final rule.
Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
examine the EASA AD on the internet at Airframe and Mechanical Systems
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for SUMMARY: We are superseding Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1108. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–05– 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
28, which applied to certain Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400 228–7323; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-
(1) The Director of the Federal Register series airplanes. AD 2014–05–28 avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
required revising the maintenance or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR inspection program, as applicable. This
AD requires revising the maintenance or Discussion
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information inspection program, as applicable, to We issued a notice of proposed
as applicable to do the actions required by include a revised task. This AD was rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. prompted by a determination that the part 39 to supersede AD 2014–05–28,
(i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Service interval from Maintenance Review Amendment 39–17800 (79 FR 18611,
Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 521 Number 72–A408, Board (MRB) task number 323100–202 April 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–05–28’’). AD
Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017. should not be escalated, and that 2014–05–28 applied to certain
(ii) RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72–A408,
Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017.
Certification Maintenance Requirements Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400
(iii) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72–A413, (CMR) task number 323100–102 should series airplanes. The NPRM published
Circulation A (Revision 1), dated June 2017. be applicable to all Model DHC–8–400 in the Federal Register on February 9,
(iv) RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72–A412, series airplanes, regardless of which 2018 (83 FR 5746). The NPRM was
Circulation B (Revision 1), dated June 2017. main landing gear (MLG) up-lock prompted by our determination that the
(v) RR ASB Mk. 601–22 Number 72–A207, assembly is installed. We are issuing interval from MRB task number 323100–
Rev. 1, dated June 2017. this AD to address the unsafe condition 202 should not be escalated, and that
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
(3) For service information identified in on these products. CMR task number 323100–102 should
this AD, contact DA Services Operations
DATES: This AD is effective September be applicable to all Model DHC–8–400
Room at Rolls-Royce plc, Defense Sector
Bristol, WH–70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol 25, 2018. series airplanes, regardless of which
BS34 7QE, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) The Director of the Federal Register MLG up-lock assembly is installed.
117 97 90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; approved the incorporation by reference Transport Canada Civil Aviation
email: defence-operations-room@rolls- of a certain publication listed in this AD (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
royce.com. as of September 25, 2018. for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 25, 2018. | |
| Contact | Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7147; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 42207 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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