83 FR 45044 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 172 (September 5, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 172 (September 5, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19119 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 45044-45047] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19119] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1122; Product Identifier 2012-NE-42-AD; Amendment 39-19385; AD 2018-18-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-04 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 970-84, RB211-Trent 970B-84, RB211-Trent 972-84, RB211-Trent 972B-84, RB211-Trent 977-84, RB211- Trent 977B-84, and RB211-Trent 980-84 turbofan engines. AD 2013-02-04 required on-wing inspections of low-pressure turbine (LPT) disk seal fins and interstage seals when post-flight review indicates Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) vibratory maintenance-alert limits were exceeded in flight. This AD requires additional criteria for the inspection of the stage 2, 3, and 4 LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals and removes the requirement to inspect the stage 5 LPT disk seal fins and interstage seal. This AD was prompted by a Trent 900 engine experiencing increased low-pressure rotor vibration while in flight resulting in an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) and air turnback. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 20, 2018. We must receive any comments on this AD by October 22, 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 Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-245418, or email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. 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 [[Page 45045]] at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1122. 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- 1122; 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, 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: Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued AD 2013-02-04, Amendment 39-17325 (78 FR 6206, January 30, 2013), (``AD 2013-02-04''), for all RR RB211-Trent 970-84, RB211- Trent 970B-84, RB211-Trent 972-84, RB211-Trent 972B-84, RB211-Trent 977-84, RB211-Trent 977B-84, and RB211-Trent 980-84 turbofan engines. AD 2013-02-04 required on-wing inspections of LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals when post-flight review indicates EHM vibratory maintenance-alert limits were exceeded in flight. AD 2013-02-04 also required in-shop inspections of the LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals to detect cracks or damage and, depending on the findings, accomplishment of corrective action. AD 2013-02-04 resulted from a Trent 900 engine experiencing LPT stage 2 disk interstage seal material loss and increased low-pressure rotor (N1) vibration while in flight. We issued AD 2013-02-04 to prevent cracks in the LPT disk, which could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane. Actions Since AD 2013-02-04 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2013-02-04, a Trent 900 engine experienced increased N1 vibration while in flight resulting in an IFSD and air turnback. Inspection of the engine revealed LPT damage. A subsequent review of the potential causes determined that engine overhaul shop visit activities could be a factor. RR issued Revision 2 to Alert Non- Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AH054 to introduce an inspection of the LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals after an overhaul shop visit when an engine test (pass-off test) is required due to the work performed. RR also published Revision 3 to Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH054, dated February 1, 2018, to remove engines that have incorporated the modifications introduced by RR Alert SB RB.211-72- AJ592, dated September 4, 2017, from its applicability. In addition, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published AD 2018-0126, dated June 11, 2018, to require the changes introduced by Revision 3 of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH054. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed RR issued Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH054, Revision 3, dated February 1, 2018. The Alert NMSB describes procedures for inspection after a pass-off test. 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 the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing 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. AD Requirements This AD partially retains the requirements of AD 2013-02-04, requires inspection of the LPT disk seal fins and interstage seals following pass-off test, and changes certain inspection requirements. 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 we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-1122 and product identifier 2012-NE-42-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD 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 AD. 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 of LPT disk seal fins and 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $0 interstage seals. hour = $680. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 45046]] 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 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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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) 2013-02-04, Amendment 39-17325 (78 FR 6206, January 30, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2018-18-06 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-19385; Docket No. FAA-2017- 1122; Product Identifier 2012-NE-42-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-02-04, Amendment 39-17325 (78 FR 6206, January 30, 2013). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 970-84, RB211-Trent 970B-84, RB211-Trent 972-84, RB211-Trent 972B-84, RB211- Trent 977-84, RB211-Trent 977B-84, and RB211-Trent 980-84 turbofan engines that have not incorporated the modifications introduced by RR Alert Service Bulletin RB.211-72-AJ592, dated September 4, 2017. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7350, Turbine Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a Trent 900 engine experiencing increased low-pressure rotor vibration while in flight resulting in an in-flight shutdown and air turnback. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracks in the low-pressure turbine (LPT) disk. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained engine failure 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, after every flight, review the Engine Health Monitoring low-pressure rotor (N1) vibration data within 10 engine flight cycles (FCs). (i) If you find that the maximum and average vibrations exceed 0.7 inches/sec (ips) and 0.5 ips, respectively, then within 10 engine FCs: (A) Confirm that the vibration data was not the result of indicator error. (B) If you cannot show that the vibration increase was caused by indicator error, inspect the LPT stage 2, 3, and 4 disk seal fins and interstage seals in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., of RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AH054, Revision 3, dated February 1, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (2) After the effective date of this AD, each time a pass-off test is performed on an engine after induction into a Repair and Overhaul Shop, inspect the LPT stage 2, 3, and 4 disk seal fins and interstage seals in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.C., of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH054, Revision 3, dated February 1, 2018. (4) If, during the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD, you find any cracks in the disk seal fins or any interstage seals are missing seal material, replace the parts with parts eligible for installation before further flight. (h) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the initial inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD if, following detection of excessive N1 vibration, you performed the inspections using RR Repeater Technical Variance (TV) 125658, Issue 2, dated August 14, 2012; or RR Repeater TV 125060, Issue 1, dated July 27, 2012, or Issue 2, dated January 30, 2013; or RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AH054, Initial issue, dated September 14, 2012; Revision 1, dated November 5, 2012; or Revision 2, dated August 24, 2016. (i) Definition For the purpose of this AD, a ``pass-off test'' is a test on any engine performed in accordance with Task 72-00-00-760-801, General Procedures for Engine Testing, from the Rolls-Royce Trent 970-84 Engine Manual, dated December 1, 2016. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(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. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018- 0126, dated June 11, 2018, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by [[Page 45047]] searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-1122. (l) 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 Non-Modification Service Bulletin RB.211-72-AH054, Revision 3, dated February 1, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (3) For RR service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332- 245418, or email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp. (4) You may view this service information at 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. (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 27, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19119 Filed 9-4-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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those instructions accordingly. If approved http://www.regulations.gov by searching for SUMMARY: We are superseding
by the DOA, the approval must include the and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0416. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–02–
DOA-authorized signature. (2) For more information about this AD, 04 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
(k) Credit for Previous Actions Engineer, International Section, Transport
Trent 970–84, RB211–Trent 970B–84,
This paragraph provides credit for actions Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th RB211–Trent 972–84, RB211–Trent
required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and 972B–84, RB211–Trent 977–84, RB211–
AD, if those actions were performed before fax 206–231–3220. Trent 977B–84, and RB211–Trent 980–
the effective date of this AD using Airbus (3) Service information identified in this 84 turbofan engines. AD 2013–02–04
Defence and Space AOT AOT–CN235–55– AD that is not incorporated by reference is required on-wing inspections of low-
0004, dated December 22, 2015; or Airbus available at the addresses specified in pressure turbine (LPT) disk seal fins and
Defence and Space AOT AOT–C295–55– paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
interstage seals when post-flight review
0005, December 22, 2015; as applicable. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference indicates Engine Health Monitoring
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions (1) The Director of the Federal Register (EHM) vibratory maintenance-alert
The following provisions also apply to this approved the incorporation by reference limits were exceeded in flight. This AD
AD: (IBR) of the service information listed in this requires additional criteria for the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR inspection of the stage 2, 3, and 4 LPT
(AMOCs): The Manager, International part 51. disk seal fins and interstage seals and
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
removes the requirement to inspect the
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this stage 5 LPT disk seal fins and interstage
AD, if requested using the procedures found this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Defence and Space Alert seal. This AD was prompted by a Trent
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–55– 900 engine experiencing increased low-
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016. pressure rotor vibration while in flight
(ii) Airbus Defence and Space Alert resulting in an in-flight shutdown
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
Operators Transmission AOT–C295–55– (IFSD) and air turnback. We are issuing
directly to the International Section, send it
0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016. this AD to address the unsafe condition
to the attention of the person identified in
(3) For service information identified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space
on these products.
be emailed to: 9–ANM–116-AMOC- Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de DATES: This AD is effective September
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone 20, 2018.
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email The Director of the Federal Register
principal inspector, or lacking a principal MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.
inspector, the manager of the local flight approved the incorporation by reference
(4) You may view this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD
standards district office/certificate holding at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
district office. as of September 20, 2018.
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any information on the availability of this
We must receive any comments on
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. this AD by October 22, 2018.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must (5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
be accomplished using a method approved that is incorporated by reference at the using the procedures found in 14 CFR
by the Manager, International Section, National Archives and Records
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Administration (NARA). For information on methods:
EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s the availability of this material at NARA, call
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
approval must include the DOA-authorized www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
signature. locations.html. instructions for submitting comments.
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instructions, completing and reviewing the
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collection of information. All responses to
this collection of information are mandatory. this final rule, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1122; Product Corporate Communications, P.O. Box
Comments concerning the accuracy of this
Identifier 2012–NE–42–AD; Amendment 39– 31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; phone:
burden and suggestions for reducing the
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Clearance Officer, AES–200. Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce team.jsp. You may view this service
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(m) Related Information plc Turbofan Engines information at the FAA, Engine and
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AGENCY: Federal Aviation Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Administration (FAA), DOT. District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803.
2017–0218, dated November 8, 2017, for For information on the availability of
ACTION: Final rule; request for
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comments.
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Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment inspect the LPT stage 2, 3, and 4 disk seal
fins and interstage seals in accordance with
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, 3.B., of RR Alert Non-Modification Service
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–72–AH054,
Section 106, describes the authority of Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as Revision 3, dated February 1, 2018.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, follows: (ii) Reserved.
Aviation Programs, describes in more (2) After the effective date of this AD, each
detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS time a pass-off test is performed on an engine
DIRECTIVES after induction into a Repair and Overhaul
authority. Shop, inspect the LPT stage 2, 3, and 4 disk
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 seal fins and interstage seals in accordance
the authority described in Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows: with the Accomplishment Instructions,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, paragraph 3.C., of RR Alert NMSB RB.211–
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 72–AH054, Revision 3, dated February 1,
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] 2018.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (4) If, during the inspections required by
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by paragraph (g) of this AD, you find any cracks
for practices, methods, and procedures removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) in the disk seal fins or any interstage seals
2013–02–04, Amendment 39–17325 (78 are missing seal material, replace the parts
the Administrator finds necessary for with parts eligible for installation before
safety in air commerce. This regulation FR 6206, January 30, 2013), and adding
the following new AD: further flight.
is within the scope of that authority
2018–18–06 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment (h) Credit for Previous Actions
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on 39–19385; Docket No. FAA–2017–1122; You may take credit for the initial
products identified in this rulemaking Product Identifier 2012–NE–42–AD. inspections required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD if, following detection of excessive
action. (a) Effective Date
N1 vibration, you performed the inspections
This AD is issued in accordance with This AD is effective September 20, 2018. using RR Repeater Technical Variance (TV)
authority delegated by the Executive 125658, Issue 2, dated August 14, 2012; or RR
(b) Affected ADs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Repeater TV 125060, Issue 1, dated July 27,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. This AD replaces AD 2013–02–04, 2012, or Issue 2, dated January 30, 2013; or
In accordance with that order, issuance Amendment 39–17325 (78 FR 6206, January RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–AH054, Initial
30, 2013). issue, dated September 14, 2012; Revision 1,
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability dated November 5, 2012; or Revision 2, dated
August 24, 2016.
Division, but during this transition This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
period, the Executive Director has RB211-Trent 970–84, RB211-Trent 970B–84, (i) Definition
delegated the authority to issue ADs RB211-Trent 972–84, RB211-Trent 972B–84, For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘pass-off
applicable to engines, propellers, and RB211-Trent 977–84, RB211-Trent 977B–84, test’’ is a test on any engine performed in
and RB211-Trent 980–84 turbofan engines accordance with Task 72–00–00–760–801,
associated appliances to the Manager, that have not incorporated the modifications
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, General Procedures for Engine Testing, from
introduced by RR Alert Service Bulletin the Rolls-Royce Trent 970–84 Engine
Policy and Innovation Division. RB.211–72–AJ592, dated September 4, 2017. Manual, dated December 1, 2016.
Regulatory Findings (d) Subject (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
This AD will not have federalism Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) (AMOCs)
implications under Executive Order Code 7350, Turbine Section.
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
13132. This AD will not have a (e) Unsafe Condition the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD was prompted by a Trent 900 if requested using the procedures found in 14
the relationship between the national engine experiencing increased low-pressure CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
government and the States, or on the rotor vibration while in flight resulting in an send your request to your principal inspector
distribution of power and in-flight shutdown and air turnback. We are or local Flight Standards District Office, as
issuing this AD to prevent cracks in the low- appropriate. If sending information directly
responsibilities among the various to the manager of the certification office,
levels of government. pressure turbine (LPT) disk. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in send it to the attention of the person
For the reasons discussed above, I identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You
uncontained engine failure and damage to
certify that this AD: the airplane. may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory faa.gov.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (f) Compliance (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Comply with this AD within the notify your appropriate principal inspector,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
done. of the local flight standards district office/
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), certificate holding district office.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (g) Required Actions
in Alaska, and (k) Related Information
(1) After the effective date of this AD, after
(4) Will not have a significant every flight, review the Engine Health (1) For more information about this AD,
economic impact, positive or negative, Monitoring low-pressure rotor (N1) vibration contact Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer,
on a substantial number of small entities data within 10 engine flight cycles (FCs). ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
(i) If you find that the maximum and Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781–238–
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
under the criteria of the Regulatory
average vibrations exceed 0.7 inches/sec (ips) 7088; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
Flexibility Act. kevin.m.clark@faa.gov.
and 0.5 ips, respectively, then within 10
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engine FCs: (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety
(A) Confirm that the vibration data was not Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0126, dated June
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the result of indicator error. 11, 2018, for more information. You may
safety, Incorporation by reference, (B) If you cannot show that the vibration examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on
Safety. increase was caused by indicator error, the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
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searching for and locating it in Docket No. area must comply with directions from Beaumont, TX. The safety zone is
FAA–2017–1122. the Patrol Commander or any Official necessary to protect the bridge as well
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. as persons and property on or near the
(1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR bridge from potential damage from
approved the incorporation by reference 100.735 will be enforced from 9 a.m. passing vessels until missing and/or
(IBR) of the service information listed in this until 5 p.m., each day from November damaged fendering systems are repaired
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 16, 2018, through November 18, 2018. or replaced. Entry of certain vessels or
part 51. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If persons into this zone is prohibited
(2) You must use this service information you have questions about this notice of
as applicable to do the actions required by unless specifically authorized by the
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. enforcement, call or email Marine Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit
(i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non- Science Technician First Class Michael Port Arthur or a designated
Modification Service Bulletin RB.211–72– D. Shackleford, Sector St. Petersburg representative.
AH054, Revision 3, dated February 1, 2018. Prevention Department, Coast Guard;
(ii) Reserved. telephone (813) 228–2191, email DATES: This rule is effective without
(3) For RR service information identified in Michael.d.shackleford@uscg.mil. actual notice from September 5, 2018
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate until January 31, 2019. For the purposes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby,
England, DE248BJ; phone: 011–44–1332– Guard will enforce special local of enforcement, actual notice will be
242424; fax: 011–44–1332–245418, or email: regulations in 33 CFR 100.735 for the used from September 1, 2018 until
http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ OPA World Championships regulated September 5, 2018.
team.jsp. area from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November ADDRESSES: To view documents
(4) You may view this service information 16, 2018 through November 18, 2018.
at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards mentioned in this preamble as being
This action is being taken to provide for
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, available in the docket, go to https://
the safety of life on navigable waterways
MA, 01803. For information on the www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018–
availability of this material at the FAA, call
during this 3-day event. Our regulation
0376 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
781–238–7759. for Annual OPA World Championships,
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
(5) You may view this service information § 100.735, specifies the location of the
regulated area for the OPA World Folder on the line associated with this
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Championships which encompasses rule.
Administration (NARA). For information on portions of the Gulf of Mexico near FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
the availability of this material at NARA, call Englewood, FL. During the enforcement you have questions on this rule, call or
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// periods, as reflected in § 100.735, if you
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
email Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety
locations.html.
are the operator of a vessel in the Unit Port Arthur, U.S. Coast Guard;
regulated area you must comply with telephone 409–719–5086, email
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on directions from the Patrol Commander Scott.K.Whalen@uscg.mil.
August 27, 2018.
or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast
Karen M. Grant, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Guard ensign.
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller In addition to this notice of I. Table of Abbreviations
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification enforcement in the Federal Register, the
Service. Coast Guard will provide notification of CFR Code of Federal Regulations
[FR Doc. 2018–19119 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am] this enforcement period via the COTP Captain of the Port Marine Safety
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Unit Port Arthur
DHS Department of Homeland Security
Holly L. Najarian,
FR Federal Register
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
KCS Kansas City Southern Railroad
SECURITY Port Saint Petersburg.
Company
[FR Doc. 2018–19176 Filed 9–4–18; 8:45 am]
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Coast Guard BILLING CODE 9110–04–P § Section
U.S.C. United States Code
33 CFR Part 100 VTS Vessel Traffic Service
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0834]
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY II. Background Information and
Special Local Regulation; Annual OPA Regulatory History
World Championships, Gulf of Mexico; Coast Guard
Englewood Beach, FL On April 19, 2018, the Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165 was notified that the wood fendering
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. systems designed to protect bridge
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0376]
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of support columns of the Kansas City
regulation. RIN 1625–AA00
Southern Railroad Company’s bridge
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce Safety Zone; Neches River, Beaumont, (KSC) from strikes by vessels transiting
special local regulations for the OPA TX under the bridge had been damaged or
World Championships from November destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. The
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
16, 2018 through November 18, 2018, to south bank column protection fenders
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
are missing and the north bank column
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
provide for the safety of life on
navigable waterways during this event. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is extending protection fenders are severely
Our regulation for Annual OPA World the duration of a temporary safety zone damaged. KCS indicated that strikes to
Championships identifies the regulated on navigable waters of the Neches River the support columns could compromise
area for this event in Englewood, FL. extending 500-feet on either side of the the bridge structure. In response, on
During the enforcement periods, the Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge May 7, 2018, the Coast Guard published
operator of any vessel in the regulated that crosses the Neches River in a temporary final rule; request for
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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 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 45044 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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