83 FR 43742 - Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 167 (August 28, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 167 (August 28, 2018)
| Page Range | 43742-43744 | |
| FR Document | 2018-18575 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43742-43744] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-18575] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0723; Product Identifier 2018-NE-17-AD; Amendment 39-19350; AD 2018-16-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GE Aviation Czech H80-200 turboprop engines. This AD requires replacing the beta switch and adjusting the engine push-pull control to prevent the propeller governor control from going to a negative thrust position. This AD was prompted by an accident involving an Aircraft Industries (AI) L 410 UVP-E20 airplane caused by one propeller going to a negative thrust position during the landing approach. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 12, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 12, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by October 12, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 9-- Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0723. 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- 0723; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 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: Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2018-0075, dated April 5, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to address an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: A fatal accident of an L 410 UVP-E20 aeroplane has been reported. Preliminary investigation determined that there was an annunciation of Beta mode on right hand engine, that the propeller went inadvertently behind the fine pitch position and reached a negative thrust position, and that the pitch lock system did not intervene. This event occurred on approach at a speed and altitude which did not allow the crew to recover this control system malfunction. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced control or loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, GE Aviation Czech issued the SB, providing modification instructions. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of the engine. Addressing the same unsafe condition at aeroplane level, EASA also issued AD 2018-0057, requiring modification of affected AI L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO aeroplanes, if equipped with GE Aviation H80-200 engines and Avia Propeller AV 725 propellers. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0723. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE Aviation Czech Service Bulletin (SB) SB-H80-76-00- 00-0036, Revision No. 02, dated March 29, 2018. The SB describes procedures for inspecting and adjusting engine push-pull control, part number (P/N) M601-76.3, and replacing beta switch, P/N P-S-2, with beta switch, P/N P-S-2A. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination This product has been approved by EASA, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us of [[Page 43743]] the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. AD Requirements This AD requires adjusting the engine push-pull control and replacing the beta switch to prevent the propeller governor control going to a negative thrust position. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018- 0723 and Product Identifier 2018-NE-17-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this final rule because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this final rule. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 0 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection, adjustment of the engine 8 work-hours x $85 per $1,916 $2,596 $0 push-pull control, and replacement of hour = $680. beta switch. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-16-10 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate previously held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39-19350; Docket No. FAA-2018-0723; Product Identifier 2018-NE-17-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 12, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech H80-200 turboprop engines with propeller governor part number, (P/N) P-W22-1, and Avia Propeller AV-725 propellers installed. These engines are installed on Aircraft Industries (AI) L 410 UVP-E20 and L 410 UVP-E20 CARGO airplanes. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7600, Engine Controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an accident on an AI L 410 UVP-E20 airplane caused by one propeller going to a negative thrust position during the landing approach. We are issuing [[Page 43744]] this AD to require engine modification to prevent asymmetric thrust. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the beta switch, loss of engine thrust control, and reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Within 25 flight hours, 20 flight cycles, or 30 days, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, inspect and adjust the engine push-pull control, P/N M601-76.3, and replace beta switch, P/N P-S-2, with beta switch, P/N P-S-2A, in accordance with paragraphs 1.6. and 1.7. of GE Aviation Czech Service Bulletin (SB) SB-H80-76-00-00-0036, Revision No. 02, dated March 29, 2018. (h) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD: (1) Do not install beta switch, P/N P-S-2, on any engine. (2) Do not install a GE Aviation Czech H80-200 turboprop engine on any airplane unless the required actions in paragraph (g) of this AD have been complied with. This engine installation prohibition does not apply to an engine removal and subsequent re-installation on the same airplane during an airplane maintenance visit. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2018-0075, dated April 5, 2018, for more information. You may examine the European Aviation Safety Agency AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2018-0723. (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) GE Aviation Czech Service Bulletin SB-H80-76-00-00-0036, Revision No. 02, dated March 29, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o., Beranov[yacute]ch 65, 199 02 Praha 9-- Let[ncaron]any, Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 538 222. (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 21, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-18575 Filed 8-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(l) Material Incorporated by Reference airplane caused by one propeller going Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register to a negative thrust position during the Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
approved the incorporation by reference landing approach. We are issuing this 238–7134; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
(IBR) of the service information listed in this AD to address the unsafe condition on wego.wang@faa.gov.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR these products. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
part 51.
DATES: This AD is effective September
(2) You must use this service information Discussion
as applicable to do the actions required by 12, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register The European Aviation Safety Agency
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) General Electric Company (GE) CF6– approved the incorporation by reference (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
80A Service Bulletin (SB) 72–0869 R01, of a certain publication listed in this AD for the Member States of the European
dated October 19, 2017. as of September 12, 2018. Community, has issued EASA AD 2018–
(ii) GE CF6–80C2 SB 72–1562 R03, dated We must receive comments on this 0075, dated April 5, 2018 (referred to
January 10, 2018. AD by October 12, 2018. after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address an
(3) For GE service information identified in unsafe condition for the specified
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
this AD, contact General Electric Company, products. The MCAI states:
GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Cincinnati, OH, 45215; phone: 513–552– 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following A fatal accident of an L 410 UVP–E20
3272; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. methods: aeroplane has been reported. Preliminary
(4) You may view this service information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to investigation determined that there was an
annunciation of Beta mode on right hand
at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, engine, that the propeller went inadvertently
instructions for submitting comments. behind the fine pitch position and reached a
MA, 01803. For information on the • Fax: 202–493–2251. negative thrust position, and that the pitch
availability of this material at the FAA, call • Mail: U.S. Department of lock system did not intervene.
781–238–7759. Transportation, Docket Operations, This event occurred on approach at a speed
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, and altitude which did not allow the crew to
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey recover this control system malfunction.
National Archives and Records This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Administration (NARA). For information on Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of to reduced control or loss of control of the
the availability of this material at NARA, call aeroplane.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, To address this unsafe condition, GE
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Aviation Czech issued the SB, providing
locations.html. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey modification instructions.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590, For the reason described above, this
August 21, 2018. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday [EASA] AD requires modification of the
Karen M. Grant, through Friday, except Federal holidays. engine. Addressing the same unsafe
For service information identified in condition at aeroplane level, EASA also
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller issued AD 2018–0057, requiring modification
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification this final rule, contact GE Aviation of affected AI L 410 UVP–E20 and L 410
Service. Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 UVP–E20 CARGO aeroplanes, if equipped
[FR Doc. 2018–18576 Filed 8–27–18; 8:45 am] Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Republic; with GE Aviation H80–200 engines and Avia
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 Propeller AV 725 propellers.
538 222. You may view this service You may obtain further information
information at the FAA, Engine and by examining the MCAI in the AD
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 docket on the internet at http://
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Federal Aviation Administration For information on the availability of and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– 0723.
14 CFR Part 39 7759. It is also available on the internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by Related Service Information Under 1
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0723; Product
Identifier 2018–NE–17–AD; Amendment 39– searching for and locating Docket No. CFR Part 51
19350; AD 2018–16–10] FAA–2018–0723. We reviewed GE Aviation Czech
Examining the AD Docket Service Bulletin (SB) SB–H80–76–00–
RIN 2120–AA64
00–0036, Revision No. 02, dated March
You may examine the AD docket on 29, 2018. The SB describes procedures
Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation the internet at http://
Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines for inspecting and adjusting engine
www.regulations.gov by searching for push-pull control, part number (P/N)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– M601–76.3, and replacing beta switch,
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0723; or in person at Docket Operations P/N P–S–2, with beta switch, P/N P–S–
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 2A. This service information is
ACTION: Final rule; request for
through Friday, except Federal holidays. reasonably available because the
comments.
The AD docket contains this final rule, interested parties have access to it
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the mandatory continuing airworthiness through their normal course of business
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain information (MCAI), the regulatory or by the means identified in the
GE Aviation Czech H80–200 turboprop evaluation, any comments received, and ADDRESSES section.
engines. This AD requires replacing the other information. The address for
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
beta switch and adjusting the engine Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– FAA’s Determination
push-pull control to prevent the 5527) is listed above. Comments will be This product has been approved by
propeller governor control from going to available in the AD docket shortly after EASA, and is approved for operation in
a negative thrust position. This AD was receipt. the United States. Pursuant to our
prompted by an accident involving an FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: bilateral agreement with the European
Aircraft Industries (AI) L 410 UVP–E20 Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Community, EASA has notified us of
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the unsafe condition described in the that notice and opportunity for prior comments on the overall regulatory,
MCAI and service information public comment are unnecessary. In economic, environmental, and energy
referenced above. We are issuing this addition, for the reason stated above, we aspects of this final rule. We will
AD because we evaluated all the find that good cause exists for making consider all comments received by the
relevant information provided by EASA this amendment effective in less than 30 closing date and may amend this final
and determined the unsafe condition days. rule because of those comments.
described previously is likely to exist or We will post all comments we
develop in other products of the same Comments Invited
receive, without change, to http://
type design. This AD is a final rule that involves www.regulations.gov, including any
AD Requirements requirements affecting flight safety and personal information you provide. We
was not preceded by notice and an will also post a report summarizing each
This AD requires adjusting the engine
opportunity for public comment. substantive verbal contact we receive
push-pull control and replacing the beta
However, we invite you to send any about this final rule.
switch to prevent the propeller governor
control going to a negative thrust written data, views, or arguments about Costs of Compliance
position. this final rule. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES We estimate that this AD affects 0
FAA’s Justification and Determination section. Include the docket number engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
of the Effective Date FAA–2018–0723 and Product Identifier registry.
No domestic operators use this 2018–NE–17–AD at the beginning of We estimate the following costs to
product. Therefore, we find good cause your comments. We specifically invite comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection, adjustment of the engine push- 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ............. $1,916 $2,596 $0
pull control, and replacement of beta switch.
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Title 49 of the United States Code DIRECTIVES
This AD will not have federalism
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue implications under Executive Order ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 13132. This AD will not have a continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of substantial direct effect on the States, on
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the relationship between the national
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more government and the States, or on the § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s distribution of power and
authority. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
responsibilities among the various the following new airworthiness
We are issuing this rulemaking under levels of government.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, directive (AD):
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: For the reasons discussed above, I 2018–16–10 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that certify this AD: Certificate previously held by WALTER
section, Congress charges the FAA with (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39–
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
19350; Docket No. FAA–2018–0723;
air commerce by prescribing regulations (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Product Identifier 2018–NE–17–AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures the DOT Regulatory Policies and
the Administrator finds necessary for (a) Effective Date
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
safety in air commerce. This regulation 1979), This AD is effective September 12, 2018.
is within the scope of that authority (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (b) Affected ADs
because it addresses an unsafe condition in Alaska, and None.
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant (c) Applicability
action. economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech
This AD is issued in accordance with on a substantial number of small entities H80–200 turboprop engines with propeller
authority delegated by the Executive under the criteria of the Regulatory governor part number, (P/N) P–W22–1, and
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Flexibility Act. Avia Propeller AV–725 propellers installed.
These engines are installed on Aircraft
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Industries (AI) L 410 UVP–E20 and L 410
In accordance with that order, issuance UVP–E20 CARGO airplanes.
of ADs is normally a function of the Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Compliance and Airworthiness safety, Incorporation by reference, (d) Subject
Division, but during this transition Safety. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
period, the Executive Director has Code 7600, Engine Controls.
Adoption of the Amendment
delegated the authority to issue ADs (e) Unsafe Condition
applicable to engines, propellers, and Accordingly, under the authority This AD was prompted by an accident on
associated appliances to the Manager, delegated to me by the Administrator, an AI L 410 UVP–E20 airplane caused by one
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as propeller going to a negative thrust position
Policy and Innovation Division. follows: during the landing approach. We are issuing
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this AD to require engine modification to (2) You must use this service information limits; and repair if necessary. We are
prevent asymmetric thrust. The unsafe as applicable to do the actions required by issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. condition on these products.
failure of the beta switch, loss of engine (i) GE Aviation Czech Service Bulletin SB–
thrust control, and reduced control of the H80–76–00–00–0036, Revision No. 02, dated DATES: This AD is effective October 2,
airplane. March 29, 2018. 2018.
(f) Compliance (ii) Reserved. The Director of the Federal Register
(3) For service information identified in approved the incorporation by reference
Comply with this AD within the this AD, contact GE Aviation Czech s.r.o.,
compliance times specified, unless already of certain publication listed in this AD
Beranových 65, 199 02 Praha 9—Letňany, as of October 2, 2018.
done. Czech Republic; phone: +420 222 538 111;
(g) Required Actions fax: +420 222 538 222. ADDRESSES: For service information
(4) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact
Within 25 flight hours, 20 flight cycles, or
30 days, whichever occurs first after the
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
effective date of this AD, inspect and adjust
MA 01803. For information on the 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
the engine push-pull control, P/N M601–
availability of this material at the FAA, call telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
76.3, and replace beta switch, P/N P–S–2,
with beta switch, P/N P–S–2A, in accordance 781–238–7759.
(5) You may view this service information
61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
with paragraphs 1.6. and 1.7. of GE Aviation eas@airbus.com; internet http://
Czech Service Bulletin (SB) SB–H80–76–00– that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records www.airbus.com. You may view this
00–0036, Revision No. 02, dated March 29,
2018. Administration (NARA). For information on service information at the FAA,
the availability of this material at NARA, call Transport Standards Branch, 2200
(h) Installation Prohibition 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
After the effective date of this AD: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- information on the availability of this
(1) Do not install beta switch, P/N P–S–2, locations.html. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
on any engine. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on It is also available on the internet at
(2) Do not install a GE Aviation Czech August 21, 2018. http://www.regulations.gov by searching
H80–200 turboprop engine on any airplane
unless the required actions in paragraph (g) Karen M. Grant, for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
of this AD have been complied with. This Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller 0554.
engine installation prohibition does not Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
Examining the AD Docket
apply to an engine removal and subsequent
re-installation on the same airplane during an [FR Doc. 2018–18575 Filed 8–27–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
airplane maintenance visit. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the internet at http://
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for
(AMOCs) and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0554; or in person at Docket Operations
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
if requested using the procedures found in 14 Federal Aviation Administration through Friday, except Federal holidays.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, The AD docket contains this final rule,
send your request to your principal inspector 14 CFR Part 39 the regulatory evaluation, any
or local Flight Standards District Office, as comments received, and other
appropriate. If sending information directly [Docket No. FAA–2017–0554; Product
to the manager of the certification office, Identifier 2016–NM–201–AD; Amendment information. The address for Docket
send it to the attention of the person 39–19370; AD 2018–17–16] Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
RIN 2120–AA64
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ Transportation, Docket Operations,
faa.gov. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Airplanes
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of the local flight standards district office/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Administration (FAA), Department of
certificate holding district office. Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Transportation (DOT).
(j) Related Information
International Section, Transport
ACTION: Final rule.
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
(1) For more information about this AD, 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
contact Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, airworthiness directive (AD) for all telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– Airbus SAS Model A300 series SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
7134; fax: 781–238–7199; email: wego.wang@ airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4–
faa.gov. Discussion
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Model A300 C4–605R Variant F We issued a notice of proposed
Agency AD 2018–0075, dated April 5, 2018,
for more information. You may examine the
airplanes (collectively called Model rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
European Aviation Safety Agency AD in the A300–600 series airplanes); and Model part 39 by adding an AD that would
AD docket on the internet at http:// A310 series airplanes. This AD was apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300
www.regulations.gov by searching for and prompted by a static analysis performed series airplanes; Model A300 B4–600,
locating it in Docket No. FAA–2018–0723. by Airbus SAS that revealed some areas B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference of the wing structure cannot sustain the and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
damage limits previously published in airplanes (collectively called Model
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference certain structural repair manuals. This A300–600 series airplanes); and Model
(IBR) of the service information listed in this AD requires an inspection to determine A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR whether repair or damage to certain published in the Federal Register on
part 51. wing areas is beyond the allowable June 12, 2017 (82 FR 26869).
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 12, 2018. | |
| Contact | Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 43742 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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