83 FR 45335 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 174 (September 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 174 (September 7, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19365 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 174 (Friday, September 7, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 45335-45337] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19365] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1050; Product Identifier 2017-NE-39-AD; Amendment 39-19393; AD 2018-18-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) BR700-710A2-20 and BR700- 710C4-11 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by reports of deterioration of the intumescent heat resistant paint system on the electronic engine controller (EEC) firebox assembly that was found to be beyond acceptable limits. This AD requires replacement of affected EEC firebox assembly parts with improved parts, which have a more durable paint system. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 12, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827 Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 33 7086 2673; fax: +49 (0) 33 7086 3276. 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- 1050. 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- 1050; 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 AD, 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 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: Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain RRD BR700-710A2-20 and BR700-710C4-11 turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 12, 2018 (83 FR 5963). The NPRM was prompted by reports of deterioration of the intumescent heat resistant paint system on the EEC firebox assembly that was found to be beyond acceptable limits. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of affected EEC firebox assembly parts with improved parts, which have a more durable paint system. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2017-0198, dated October 10, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI states: Occurrences were reported where deterioration of an Electronic Engine Controller (EEC) firebox assembly intumescent heat resistant paint system was found to be beyond acceptable limits. Subsequent investigation determined that lack of paint adhesion, due to incorrect surface preparation during manufacturing, had caused this deterioration. This condition, if not corrected, could reduce the fire protection capability of the EEC firebox, possibly leading to reduced control of an engine during engine fire, engine overspeed and release of high-energy debris, resulting in damage to, and/or reduced control of, the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, RRD issued Alert SB SB-BR700-73-A101977, SB-BR700-73-A101981 and SB-BR700-73-A101985 to provide modification [[Page 45336]] instructions introducing improved new or reworked EEC firebox assembly parts, which have a more durable paint system. For the reason described above, this AD requires replacement of affected EEC firebox assembly parts with improved parts. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1050. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to this comment. Request To Revise Compliance Time RRD requested that we align the compliance time of this AD with EASA AD 2017-0198, dated October 10, 2017, and RRD Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs) SB-BR700-73-A101977, SB-BR700-73-A101981 and SB-BR700- 73-A101985. RRD suggested that we revise the compliance time of the FAA AD to meet the end date of the RRD ASBs, which is January 31, 2021. We agree. The proposed compliance time of 6 months in the NPRM was an error. We revised the compliance time for performance of the required actions of this AD to a timeframe consistent with the EASA AD and the RRD ASBs. The revised compliance time requires performance of the required actions within 28 months after the effective date of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information We reviewed RRD ASB SB-BR700-73-A101977, Revision 3, dated July 10, 2017; RRD ASB SB-BR700-73-A101981, Revision 3, dated July 10, 2017; and RRD ASB SB-BR700-73-A101985, Revision 3, dated July 10, 2017. The service information describes procedures for installing new or reworked EEC firebox assembly parts for BR700-710A2-20 and BR700-710C4-11 turbofan engines, which includes BR700-710C4-11/10 turbofan engines. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 842 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EEC firebox assembly replacement...... 2.5 work-hours x $85 per $4,900 $5,112.50 $4,304,725 hour = $212.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2018-18-14 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate previously held by Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls- Royce GmbH): Amendment 39-19393; Docket No. FAA-2017-1050; Product Identifier 2017-NE-39-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 12, 2018. [[Page 45337]] (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to: (1) Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) BR700-710A2-20 turbofan engines with any electronic engine controller (EEC) firebox assembly installed, with any of the following component part numbers (P/Ns): FW42888, FW42886, FW38590, FW38591, or FW58255. (2) RRD BR700-710C4-11 turbofan engines with any EEC firebox assembly installed, with any of the following component P/Ns: FW38504, FW38503, FW38590, FW38591, or FW58255. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7600, Engine Controls. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of deterioration of the intumescent heat resistant paint system on the EEC firebox assembly that was found to be beyond acceptable limits. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the EEC. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the EEC, 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 (1) Within 28 months after the effective date of this AD, perform the following: (i) For RRD BR700-710A2-20 engines, remove from service the EEC firebox assembly components with P/N FW42888, FW42886, FW38590, FW38591, and FW58255, and replace with parts eligible for installation. (ii) For RRD BR700-710C4-11 engines, remove from service the EEC firebox assembly components with P/N FW38504, FW38503, FW38590, FW38591, and FW58255, and replace with parts eligible for installation. (2) Reserved. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [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. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to EASA AD No. 2017-0198, dated October 10, 2017, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-1050. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 30, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19365 Filed 9-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(c) Applicability Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 1050; or in person at Docket Operations
This AD applies to all GE GE90–76B, August 30, 2018. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
GE90–77B, GE90–85B, GE90–90B, and GE90– Karen M. Grant, through Friday, except Federal holidays.
94B turbofan engines with full authority Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller The AD docket contains this AD, the
digital engine control (FADEC) software, Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification mandatory continuing airworthiness
version 9.3.2.4 or earlier, installed. Service. information (MCAI), the regulatory
[FR Doc. 2018–19282 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am] evaluation, any comments received, and
(d) Subject
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P other information. The address for
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor 5527) is U.S. Department of
Section. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Transportation, Docket Operations,
(e) Unsafe Condition M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Federal Aviation Administration Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
This AD was prompted by an ice-crystal
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590.
icing event that caused damage to both 14 CFR Part 39
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
engines, a single engine stall, and subsequent
engine shutdown. We are issuing this AD to [Docket No. FAA–2017–1050; Product Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer,
prevent failure of the high-pressure
Identifier 2017–NE–39–AD; Amendment 39– ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
19393; AD 2018–18–14] Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone:
compressor (HPC). The unsafe condition, if
not addressed, could result in failure of the 781–238–7146; fax: 781–238–7199;
RIN 2120–AA64
HPC, failure of one or more engines, loss of email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov.
thrust control, and loss of the airplane. Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Turbofan Discussion
(f) Compliance
Engines
Comply with this AD within the We issued a notice of proposed
compliance times specified, unless already AGENCY: Federal Aviation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
done. Administration (FAA), DOT. part 39 by adding an AD that would
ACTION: Final rule. apply to certain RRD BR700–710A2–20
(g) Required Actions
and BR700–710C4–11 turbofan engines.
(1) Within 90 days after the effective date SUMMARY: We are adopting a new The NPRM published in the Federal
of this AD, remove FADEC software, version airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Register on February 12, 2018 (83 FR
9.3.2.4 or earlier, from the engine. Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 5963). The NPRM was prompted by
(2) Install a FADEC software version (RRD) BR700–710A2–20 and BR700– reports of deterioration of the
eligible for installation. 710C4–11 turbofan engines. This AD intumescent heat resistant paint system
(h) Installation Prohibition
was prompted by reports of on the EEC firebox assembly that was
deterioration of the intumescent heat found to be beyond acceptable limits.
Within 90 days after the effective date of resistant paint system on the electronic The NPRM proposed to require
this AD, do not operate any engine with engine controller (EEC) firebox assembly replacement of affected EEC firebox
FADEC software, version 9.3.2.4 or earlier, that was found to be beyond acceptable assembly parts with improved parts,
installed. limits. This AD requires replacement of which have a more durable paint
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance affected EEC firebox assembly parts system. We are issuing this AD to
(AMOCs) with improved parts, which have a more address the unsafe condition on these
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has durable paint system. We are issuing products.
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, this AD to address the unsafe condition The European Aviation Safety Agency
if requested using the procedures found in 14 on these products. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, DATES: This AD becomes effective for the Member States of the European
send your request to your principal inspector October 12, 2018. Community, has issued EASA AD 2017–
or local Flight Standards District Office, as ADDRESSES: For service information 0198, dated October 10, 2017 (referred
appropriate. If sending information directly identified in this final rule, contact to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address
to the manager of the certification office, Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, the unsafe condition on these products.
send it to the attention of the person Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827 The MCAI states:
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: Occurrences were reported where
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ +49 (0) 33 7086 2673; fax: +49 (0) 33 deterioration of an Electronic Engine
faa.gov. 7086 3276. You may view this service Controller (EEC) firebox assembly
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, information at the FAA, Engine & intumescent heat resistant paint system was
notify your appropriate principal inspector, found to be beyond acceptable limits.
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 Subsequent investigation determined that
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803.
of the local flight standards district office/ lack of paint adhesion, due to incorrect
For information on the availability of surface preparation during manufacturing,
certificate holding district office.
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– had caused this deterioration.
(j) Related Information 7759. It is also available on the internet This condition, if not corrected, could
at http://www.regulations.gov by reduce the fire protection capability of the
For more information about this AD,
searching for and locating Docket No. EEC firebox, possibly leading to reduced
contact John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO control of an engine during engine fire,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, FAA–2017–1050.
engine overspeed and release of high-energy
Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781–238– Examining the AD Docket debris, resulting in damage to, and/or
7756; fax: 781–238–7199; email: john.frost@ reduced control of, the aeroplane.
faa.gov. You may examine the AD docket on To address this potential unsafe condition,
the internet at http:// RRD issued Alert SB SB–BR700–73–
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference www.regulations.gov by searching for A101977, SB–BR700–73–A101981 and SB–
None. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– BR700–73–A101985 to provide modification
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instructions introducing improved new or the compliance time of the FAA AD to • Do not add any additional burden
reworked EEC firebox assembly parts, which meet the end date of the RRD ASBs, upon the public than was already
have a more durable paint system. which is January 31, 2021. proposed in the NPRM.
For the reason described above, this AD
We agree. The proposed compliance We also determined that these
requires replacement of affected EEC firebox
assembly parts with improved parts. time of 6 months in the NPRM was an changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
You may obtain further information error. We revised the compliance time
scope of this final rule.
by examining the MCAI in the AD for performance of the required actions
docket on the internet at http:// of this AD to a timeframe consistent Related Service Information
www.regulations.gov by searching for with the EASA AD and the RRD ASBs. We reviewed RRD ASB SB–BR700–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– The revised compliance time requires 73–A101977, Revision 3, dated July 10,
1050. performance of the required actions 2017; RRD ASB SB–BR700–73–
within 28 months after the effective date A101981, Revision 3, dated July 10,
Comments of this AD. 2017; and RRD ASB SB–BR700–73–
We gave the public the opportunity to A101985, Revision 3, dated July 10,
Conclusion
participate in developing this final rule. 2017. The service information describes
The following presents the comment We reviewed the relevant data, procedures for installing new or
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s considered the comment received, and reworked EEC firebox assembly parts for
response to this comment. determined that air safety and the BR700–710A2–20 and BR700–710C4–11
Request To Revise Compliance Time public interest require adopting this turbofan engines, which includes
final rule with the change described BR700–710C4–11/10 turbofan engines.
RRD requested that we align the
previously and minor editorial changes. Costs of Compliance
compliance time of this AD with EASA
We have determined that these minor
AD 2017–0198, dated October 10, 2017, We estimate that this AD affects 842
changes:
and RRD Alert Service Bulletins (ASBs) engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
SB–BR700–73–A101977, SB–BR700– • Are consistent with the intent that registry.
73–A101981 and SB–BR700–73– was proposed in the NPRM for We estimate the following costs to
A101985. RRD suggested that we revise addressing the unsafe condition; and comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
EEC firebox assembly replacement ............... 2.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $212.50 ..... $4,900 $5,112.50 $4,304,725
Authority for This Rulemaking period, the Executive Director has List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code delegated the authority to issue ADs Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue applicable to engines, propellers, and safety, Incorporation by reference,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, associated appliances to the Manager, Safety.
section 106, describes the authority of Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
Policy and Innovation Division. Adoption of the Amendment
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more Regulatory Findings Accordingly, under the authority
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
authority. This AD will not have federalism the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
We are issuing this rulemaking under implications under Executive Order follows:
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 13132. This AD will not have a
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: substantial direct effect on the States, on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the relationship between the national DIRECTIVES
section, Congress charges the FAA with government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
responsibilities among the various continues to read as follows:
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures levels of government. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the Administrator finds necessary for For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD: § 39.13 [Amended]
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
because it addresses an unsafe condition action’’ under Executive Order 12866, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
that is likely to exist or develop on (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the following new airworthiness
products identified in this rulemaking the DOT Regulatory Policies and directive (AD):
action. Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 2018–18–14 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &
This AD is issued in accordance with 1979), Co KG (Type Certificate previously held
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation by Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, in Alaska, and formerly BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH):
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (4) Will not have a significant Amendment 39–19393; Docket No.
FAA–2017–1050; Product Identifier
In accordance with that order, issuance economic impact, positive or negative, 2017–NE–39–AD.
of ADs is normally a function of the on a substantial number of small entities
Compliance and Airworthiness under the criteria of the Regulatory (a) Effective Date
Division, but during this transition Flexibility Act. This AD is effective October 12, 2018.
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(b) Affected ADs (i) Related Information History
None. (1) For more information about this AD, The FAA published a final rule in the
contact Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Federal Register (83 FR 43759; August
(c) Applicability Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District 28, 2018) for Docket No. FAA–2018–
This AD applies to: Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781–
(1) Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 238–7146; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
0770 amending Title 14 Code of Federal
(RRD) BR700–710A2–20 turbofan engines barbara.caufield@faa.gov. Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 relating to
with any electronic engine controller (EEC) (2) Refer to EASA AD No. 2017–0198, airspace designations to reflect the
firebox assembly installed, with any of the dated October 10, 2017, for more approval by the Director of the Federal
following component part numbers (P/Ns): information. You may examine the EASA AD Register of the incorporation by
FW42888, FW42886, FW38590, FW38591, or in the AD docket on the internet at http:// reference of FAA Order 7400.11C,
FW58255. www.regulations.gov by searching for and Airspace Designations and Reporting
(2) RRD BR700–710C4–11 turbofan engines locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017–1050. Points. Subsequent to publication, the
with any EEC firebox assembly installed, (j) Material Incorporated by Reference FAA found that the signature date for
with any of the following component P/Ns: the FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace
None.
FW38504, FW38503, FW38590, FW38591, or Designations and Reporting Points,
FW58255. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on under the Availability and Summary of
August 30, 2018.
(d) Subject Documents for Incorporation by
Karen M. Grant, Reference section is incorrect. This
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller action corrects the date from August 8,
Code 7600, Engine Controls. Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 2017 to August 13, 2018.
(e) Unsafe Condition Service.
This AD was prompted by reports of [FR Doc. 2018–19365 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am] Correction to Final Rule
deterioration of the intumescent heat BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Accordingly, pursuant to the
resistant paint system on the EEC firebox authority delegated to me, Airspace
assembly that was found to be beyond Designations; Incorporation by
acceptable limits. We are issuing this AD to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Reference, published in the Federal
prevent failure of the EEC. The unsafe Register of August 28, 2018 (83 FR
condition, if not addressed, could result in Federal Aviation Administration
43756), FR Doc. 2018–18507, is
failure of the EEC, loss of engine thrust
corrected as follows:
control, and reduced control of the airplane. 14 CFR Part 71
(f) Compliance [Docket No. FAA–2018–0770; Amendment § 71.1 [Amended]
Comply with this AD within the No. 71–50] ■ On page 43756, column 3, line 43,
compliance times specified, unless already RIN 2120–AA66 under Availability and Summary of
done. Documents for Incorporation by
Airspace Designations; Incorporation Reference remove ‘‘August 8, 2017’’ and
(g) Required Actions
by Reference add in its place ‘‘August 13, 2018’’, and
(1) Within 28 months after the effective on page 43757, row 1, line 48, remove
date of this AD, perform the following: AGENCY: Federal Aviation ‘‘August 8, 2018’’ and add in its place
(i) For RRD BR700–710A2–20 engines, Administration (FAA), DOT. ‘‘August 13, 2018’’.
remove from service the EEC firebox ACTION: Final rule, correction.
assembly components with P/N FW42888, Issued in Washington, DC, on August 29,
FW42886, FW38590, FW38591, and SUMMARY: This action corrects a final 2018.
FW58255, and replace with parts eligible for rule published in the Federal Register Scott M. Rosenbloom,
installation. of August 28, 2018, that amends Title 14 Acting Manager, Airspace Policy Group.
(ii) For RRD BR700–710C4–11 engines, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) [FR Doc. 2018–19349 Filed 9–6–18; 8:45 am]
remove from service the EEC firebox
part 71 relating to airspace designations BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
assembly components with P/N FW38504,
FW38503, FW38590, FW38591, and
to reflect the approval by the Director of
FW58255, and replace with parts eligible for the Federal Register of the incorporation
installation. by reference of FAA Order 7400.11C, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(2) Reserved. Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points. This action corrects the Airspace Federal Aviation Administration
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Designations and Reporting Points,
(AMOCs) 14 CFR Part 71
signature date from August 8, 2017, to
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has August 13, 2018. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0219; Airspace
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, Docket No. 17–AGL–23]
DATES: These regulations are effective
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, September 15, 2018, through September RIN 2120–AA66
send your request to your principal inspector 15, 2019. The incorporation by reference
or local Flight Standards District Office, as of FAA Order 7400.11C is approved by Amendment of Air Traffic Service
appropriate. If sending information directly the Director of the Federal Register as of (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of Mattoon
to the manager of the certification office, September 15, 2018, through September and Charleston, IL
send it to the attention of the person 15, 2019.
identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. You AGENCY: Federal Aviation
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ Administration (FAA), DOT.
Sarah A. Combs, Airspace Policy Group,
faa.gov. ACTION: Final rule.
Office of Airspace Services, Federal
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Aviation Administration, 800 SUMMARY: This action modifies two VHF
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Independence Avenue SW, Washington, Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal
of the local flight standards district office/ DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. airways (V–72 and V–429) in the
certificate holding district office. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: vicinity of Mattoon and Charleston, IL.
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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 becomes effective October 12, 2018. | |
| Contact | Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 45335 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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