83_FR_45987 83 FR 45811 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620-15 Engines

83 FR 45811 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620-15 Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 176 (September 11, 2018)

Page Range45811-45813
FR Document2018-19565

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 620-15 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by reports of low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade retention lug failures. This AD requires reviewing the engine maintenance records and replacing the LPC fan blade with a part eligible for installation if the dry-film lubricant (DFL) treatment limit is exceeded. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0235; Product Identifier 2018-NE-08-AD; Amendment 
39-19367; AD 2018-17-13]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 
620-15 Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 620-15 turbofan engines. 
This AD was prompted by reports of low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan 
blade retention lug failures. This AD requires reviewing the engine 
maintenance records and replacing the LPC fan blade with a part 
eligible for installation if the dry-film lubricant (DFL) treatment 
limit is exceeded. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 16, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 16, 
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) 33-7086-1883; 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-2018-
0235.

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-
0235; or in person at the 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 
Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 Tay 620-15 
turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 
30, 2018 (83 FR 18758). The NPRM was prompted by reports of LPC fan 
blade retention lug failures. The NPRM proposed to require reviewing 
the engine maintenance records and replacing the LPC fan blade with a 
part eligible for installation if the DFL treatment limit is exceeded. 
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 2018-0013, dated January 17, 2018 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI 
states:

    Fractures of low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade retention 
lugs were reported on engines subjected to a high number of Dry Film 
Lubrication (DFL) treatments. Subsequent investigation determined 
that, as a consequence, the retention lugs of the affected LPC (fan) 
blades had been exposed to excessive high stress cycles.
    This condition, if not detected or corrected, could lead to 
failure of LPC fan blade retention lug(s), high vibration, reduced 
thrust, or in-flight shut down, possibly resulting in reduced 
control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Rolls Royce 
Deutschland (RRD) issued Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin 
(NMSB) TAY-72-A1834 (hereafter referred to as `the NMSB') to provide 
identification and replacement instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
determination of number of DFL treatments applied to the LPC fan 
blades and, based on that determination, replacement. This [EASA] AD 
also introduces a maximum allowable number of DFL treatments 
applicable to the LPC fan blades.

    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-2018-0235.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed except 
for minor editorial 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.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed RRD ALERT NMSB TAY-72-A1834, dated November 17, 2017. 
The Alert NMSB describes procedures for reviewing the maintenance 
records and replacing the LPC fan blade with a serviceable part. This 
service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Other Related Service Information

    We reviewed RRD NMSB TAY-70-1050, Revision 9, dated July 14, 2010.

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The NMSB defines a basic engine life management program suitable for 
RRD Tay engines in aircraft that are engaged in non-airline operations.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 25 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Record search to establish number of    1.5 work-hours x $85 per              $0         $127.50       $3,187.50
 LPC blade DFL applications.             hour = $127.50.
Lost life for a LPC blade set and       4.0 work-hours x $85 per          16,550          16,890         422,250
 replacement of blades.                  hour = $340.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    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):

2018-17-13 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG: Amendment 39-19367; 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0235; Product Identifier 2018-NE-08-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 16, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 
620-15 turbofan engines with low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan 
blades, having part numbers (P/Ns) JR30649, JR31702, JR31983, 
JR33863, or JR33864, installed.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of LPC fan blade retention lug 
failures. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the LPC fan 
blade retention lug. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could 
result in 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 30 days after the effective date of this AD, 
determine the number of dry-film lubricant (DFL) treatments that 
were applied to the LPC fan blade by reviewing the maintenance 
records or using an alternative method in steps C or N, as 
applicable, of the Accomplishment Instruction, paragraph 3, of RRD 
ALERT Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) TAY-72-A1834, dated 
November 17, 2017.
    (2) Depending on the results of the records review, do the 
following, as applicable:
    (i) If the number of DFL treatments is fewer than 13, mark the 
LPC fan blade dovetail root with a suffix code during the next 
scheduled LPC fan blade removal using steps H or R, as applicable, 
of the Accomplishment Instruction, paragraph 3, of RRD ALERT NMSB 
TAY-72-A1834, dated November 17, 2017.
    (ii) If the number of DFL treatments is 13 or more, replace the 
affected LPC fan blade with a part eligible for installation within 
500 flight hours after effective date of this AD.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install an affected 
LPC fan blade on any engine unless it has been determined that the 
LPC fan blade has had fewer than 13 DFL treatments and has been 
marked in accordance with the instructions of RRD ALERT NMSB TAY-72-
A1834, dated November 17, 2017.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD,

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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 ECO Branch, 
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 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-
0013, dated January 17, 2018, 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 Docket No. FAA-
2018-0235.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG ALERT Non-Modification 
Service Bulletin TAY-72-A1834, dated November 17, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827 
Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 33-7086-1883; fax: +49 
(0) 33-7086-3276.
    (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 29, 2018.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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                                             This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                    searching for and locating Docket No.                 affected LPC (fan) blades had been exposed
                                             contains regulatory documents having general            FAA–2018–0235.                                        to excessive high stress cycles.
                                             applicability and legal effect, most of which                                                                    This condition, if not detected or corrected,
                                             are keyed to and codified in the Code of                Examining the AD Docket                               could lead to failure of LPC fan blade
                                             Federal Regulations, which is published under                                                                 retention lug(s), high vibration, reduced
                                                                                                        You may examine the AD docket on                   thrust, or in-flight shut down, possibly
                                             50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.                   the internet at http://                               resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
                                             The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by              www.regulations.gov by searching for                     To address this potential unsafe condition,
                                             the Superintendent of Documents.                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                     Rolls Royce Deutschland (RRD) issued Alert
                                                                                                     0235; or in person at the Docket                      Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB)
                                                                                                     Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,                 TAY–72–A1834 (hereafter referred to as ‘the
                                             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Monday through Friday, except Federal                 NMSB’) to provide identification and
                                                                                                                                                           replacement instructions.
                                                                                                     holidays. The AD docket contains this
                                             Federal Aviation Administration                                                                                  For the reasons described above, this
                                                                                                     final rule, the mandatory continuing                  [EASA] AD requires determination of number
                                                                                                     airworthiness information (MCAI), the                 of DFL treatments applied to the LPC fan
                                             14 CFR Part 39                                          regulatory evaluation, any comments                   blades and, based on that determination,
                                             [Docket No. FAA–2018–0235; Product                      received, and other information. The                  replacement. This [EASA] AD also
                                             Identifier 2018–NE–08–AD; Amendment 39–                 address for Docket Operations (phone:                 introduces a maximum allowable number of
                                             19367; AD 2018–17–13]                                   800–647–5527) is Docket Operations,                   DFL treatments applicable to the LPC fan
                                                                                                     U.S. Department of Transportation,                    blades.
                                             RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                     Docket Operations, M–30, West                           You may obtain further information
                                             Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce                   Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                  by examining the MCAI in the AD
                                             Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620–15                      1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                            docket on the internet at http://
                                             Engines                                                 Washington, DC 20590.                                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer,                 0235.
                                             Administration (FAA), DOT.                              ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District                        Comments
                                             ACTION: Final rule.                                     Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
                                                                                                     781–238–7146; fax: 781–238–7199;                        We gave the public the opportunity to
                                             SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new                                                                             participate in developing this final rule.
                                                                                                     email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov.
                                             airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                                                                      We received no comments on the NPRM
                                             Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                                           or on the determination of the cost to
                                             (RRD) Tay 620–15 turbofan engines.                      Discussion                                            the public.
                                             This AD was prompted by reports of
                                             low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan                          We issued a notice of proposed                     Conclusion
                                             blade retention lug failures. This AD                   rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                        We reviewed the relevant data and
                                             requires reviewing the engine                           part 39 by adding an AD that would                    determined that air safety and the
                                             maintenance records and replacing the                   apply to certain RRD Tay 620–15                       public interest require adopting this
                                             LPC fan blade with a part eligible for                  turbofan engines. The NPRM published                  final rule as proposed except for minor
                                             installation if the dry-film lubricant                  in the Federal Register on April 30,                  editorial changes.
                                             (DFL) treatment limit is exceeded. We                   2018 (83 FR 18758). The NPRM was                         • Are consistent with the intent that
                                             are issuing this AD to address the unsafe               prompted by reports of LPC fan blade                  was proposed in the NPRM for
                                             condition on these products.                            retention lug failures. The NPRM                      addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                             DATES: This AD is effective October 16,
                                                                                                     proposed to require reviewing the                        • Do not add any additional burden
                                                                                                     engine maintenance records and                        upon the public than was already
                                             2018.                                                   replacing the LPC fan blade with a part
                                                The Director of the Federal Register                                                                       proposed in the NPRM.
                                                                                                     eligible for installation if the DFL
                                             approved the incorporation by reference                 treatment limit is exceeded. We are                   Related Service Information Under 1
                                             of a certain publication listed in this AD              issuing this AD to address the unsafe                 CFR Part 51
                                             as of October 16, 2018.                                 condition on these products.                            We reviewed RRD ALERT NMSB
                                             ADDRESSES: For service information                         The European Aviation Safety Agency                TAY–72–A1834, dated November 17,
                                             identified in this final rule, contact                  (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  2017. The Alert NMSB describes
                                             Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG,                    for the Member States of the European                 procedures for reviewing the
                                             Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827                          Community, has issued EASA AD 2018–                   maintenance records and replacing the
                                             Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone:                    0013, dated January 17, 2018 (referred to             LPC fan blade with a serviceable part.
                                             +49 (0) 33–7086–1883; fax: +49 (0) 33–                  after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address the           This service information is reasonably
                                             7086–3276. You may view this service                    unsafe condition on these products. The               available because the interested parties
                                             information at the FAA, Engine &
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                                                                                                     MCAI states:                                          have access to it through their normal
                                             Propeller Standards Branch, 1200                                                                              course of business or by the means
                                                                                                       Fractures of low pressure compressor (LPC)
                                             District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.                  fan blade retention lugs were reported on             identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                             For information on the availability of                  engines subjected to a high number of Dry
                                             this material at the FAA, call 781–238–                                                                       Other Related Service Information
                                                                                                     Film Lubrication (DFL) treatments.
                                             7759. It is also available on the internet              Subsequent investigation determined that, as            We reviewed RRD NMSB TAY–70–
                                             at http://www.regulations.gov by                        a consequence, the retention lugs of the              1050, Revision 9, dated July 14, 2010.


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                                             The NMSB defines a basic engine life                    Costs of Compliance                                     We estimate the following costs to
                                             management program suitable for RRD                       We estimate that this AD affects 25                 comply with this AD:
                                             Tay engines in aircraft that are engaged                engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                             in non-airline operations.                              registry.
                                                                                                                   ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                             Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                                                                   Action                                              Labor cost                          Parts cost        product         operators

                                             Record search to establish number of LPC               1.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $127.50 .....                       $0      $127.50         $3,187.50
                                               blade DFL applications.
                                             Lost life for a LPC blade set and replacement          4.0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ..........             16,550            16,890          422,250
                                               of blades.



                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                             (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under             (d) Subject
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                   the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                 Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor
                                                                                                     1979),                                                Section.
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                   (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation             (e) Unsafe Condition
                                             the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                    in Alaska, and                                           This AD was prompted by reports of LPC
                                             Aviation Programs, describes in more                      (4) Will not have a significant                     fan blade retention lug failures. We are
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                        economic impact, positive or negative,                issuing this AD to prevent failure of the LPC
                                             authority.                                                                                                    fan blade retention lug. The unsafe condition,
                                                                                                     on a substantial number of small entities             if not addressed, could result in loss of
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                                                                     under the criteria of the Regulatory                  engine thrust control and reduced control of
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                                                                     Flexibility Act.                                      the airplane.
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    (f) Compliance
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                           Comply with this AD within the
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              compliance times specified, unless already
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                 safety, Incorporation by reference,                   done.
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                  Safety.
                                                                                                                                                           (g) Required Actions
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                   Adoption of the Amendment
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                                                                          (1) Within 30 days after the effective date
                                                                                                                                                           of this AD, determine the number of dry-film
                                             is within the scope of that authority                     Accordingly, under the authority                    lubricant (DFL) treatments that were applied
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                delegated to me by the Administrator,                 to the LPC fan blade by reviewing the
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                   the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      maintenance records or using an alternative
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                  follows:                                              method in steps C or N, as applicable, of the
                                             action.                                                                                                       Accomplishment Instruction, paragraph 3, of
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 RRD ALERT Non-Modification Service
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                    DIRECTIVES                                            Bulletin (NMSB) TAY–72–A1834, dated
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                                                                     November 17, 2017.
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                                                                             (2) Depending on the results of the records
                                                                                                     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               review, do the following, as applicable:
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                 continues to read as follows:                            (i) If the number of DFL treatments is fewer
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                                                                          than 13, mark the LPC fan blade dovetail root
                                                                                                         Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                                                                  with a suffix code during the next scheduled
                                             Division, but during this transition                    § 39.13     [Amended]                                 LPC fan blade removal using steps H or R,
                                             period, the Executive Director has                                                                            as applicable, of the Accomplishment
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 Instruction, paragraph 3, of RRD ALERT
                                             applicable to engines, propellers, and                  the following new airworthiness                       NMSB TAY–72–A1834, dated November 17,
                                             associated appliances to the Manager,                   directive (AD):                                       2017.
                                             Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,                                                                           (ii) If the number of DFL treatments is 13
                                                                                                     2018–17–13 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &              or more, replace the affected LPC fan blade
                                             Policy and Innovation Division.                             Co KG: Amendment 39–19367; Docket                 with a part eligible for installation within 500
                                             Regulatory Findings                                         No. FAA–2018–0235; Product Identifier             flight hours after effective date of this AD.
                                                                                                         2018–NE–08–AD.
                                               This AD will not have federalism                                                                            (h) Installation Prohibition
                                             implications under Executive Order                      (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                                                                              After the effective date of this AD, do not
                                             13132. This AD will not have a                              This AD is effective October 16, 2018.            install an affected LPC fan blade on any
                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on             (b) Affected ADs                                      engine unless it has been determined that the
                                             the relationship between the national                                                                         LPC fan blade has had fewer than 13 DFL
                                                                                                         None.                                             treatments and has been marked in
                                             government and the States, or on the
                                                                                                                                                           accordance with the instructions of RRD
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                                             distribution of power and                               (c) Applicability
                                                                                                                                                           ALERT NMSB TAY–72–A1834, dated
                                             responsibilities among the various                        This AD applies to Rolls-Royce                      November 17, 2017.
                                             levels of government.                                   Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Tay 620–15
                                               For the reasons discussed above, I                    turbofan engines with low-pressure                    (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                             certify this AD:                                        compressor (LPC) fan blades, having part              (AMOCs)
                                               (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 numbers (P/Ns) JR30649, JR31702, JR31983,                (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
                                             action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   JR33863, or JR33864, installed.                       the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,



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                                             if requested using the procedures found in 14           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Authority for This Rulemaking
                                             CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                                                                                                                                             The FAA’s authority to issue rules
                                             send your request to your principal inspector           Federal Aviation Administration                       regarding aviation safety is found in
                                             or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                             appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                                                                           Title 49 of the United States Code.
                                                                                                     14 CFR Part 71                                        Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
                                             to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to
                                             the attention of the person identified in                                                                     authority of the FAA Administrator.
                                                                                                     [Docket No. FAA–2018–0475; Airspace                   Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
                                             paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email
                                                                                                     Docket No. 18–ANE–4]                                  describes in more detail the scope of the
                                             your request to: AN-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
                                                (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                                                                        agency’s authority. This proposed
                                             notify your appropriate principal inspector,            RIN 2120–AA66                                         rulemaking is promulgated under the
                                             or lacking a principal inspector, the manager                                                                 authority described in Subtitle VII, Part
                                             of the local flight standards district office/          Establishment of Class E Airspace;                    A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
                                             certificate holding district office.                    Chebeague Island, ME                                  section, the FAA is charged with
                                                                                                                                                           prescribing regulations to assign the use
                                             (j) Related Information                                 AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             of airspace necessary to ensure the
                                               (1) For more information about this AD,               Administration (FAA), DOT.                            safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
                                             contact Barbara Caufield, Aerospace                     ACTION: Final rule.                                   airspace. This regulation is within the
                                             Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District                                                                      scope of that authority as it establishes
                                             Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–               SUMMARY:   This action establishes Class              Class E airspace at Chebeague Island
                                             238–7146; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                     E airspace extending upward from 700                  Heliport, Chebeague Island, ME, to
                                             barbara.caufield@faa.gov.                               feet above the surface at Chebeague                   support IFR operations in standard
                                               (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety                 Island Heliport, Chebeague Island, ME,                instrument approach procedures at this
                                             Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0013, dated                       to accommodate new area navigation                    heliport.
                                             January 17, 2018, for more information. You             (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS)
                                             may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket                standard instrument approach                          History
                                             on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov           procedures serving the heliport.                         The FAA published a notice of
                                             by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                                                                     Controlled airspace is necessary for the              proposed rulemaking in the Federal
                                             FAA–2018–0235.
                                                                                                     safety and management of instrument                   Register (83 FR 29064, June 22, 2018)
                                             (k) Material Incorporated by Reference                  flight rules (IFR) operations at this                 for Docket No. FAA–2018–0475 to
                                                (1) The Director of the Federal Register             heliport.                                             establish Class E airspace extending
                                             approved the incorporation by reference                                                                       upward from 700 feet above the surface
                                                                                                     DATES:  Effective 0901 UTC, November 8,
                                             (IBR) of the service information listed in this                                                               at Chebeague Island Heliport,
                                                                                                     2018. The Director of the Federal
                                             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR                                                                     Chebeague Island, ME. Interested parties
                                                                                                     Register approves this incorporation by
                                             part 51.                                                                                                      were invited to participate in this
                                                                                                     reference action under title 1, Code of
                                                (2) You must use this service information                                                                  rulemaking effort by submitting written
                                                                                                     Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
                                             as applicable to do the actions required by                                                                   comments on the proposal to the FAA.
                                                                                                     the annual revision of FAA Order
                                             this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.                                                                   No comments were received.
                                                (i) Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG              7400.11 and publication of conforming                    Class E airspace designations are
                                             ALERT Non-Modification Service Bulletin                 amendments.                                           published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
                                             TAY–72–A1834, dated November 17, 2017.                  ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,                        Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
                                                (ii) Reserved.                                       Airspace Designations and Reporting                   and effective September 15, 2017, which
                                                (3) For service information identified in            Points, and subsequent amendments can                 is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
                                             this AD, contact Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd            be viewed on line at http://                          part 71.1. The Class E airspace
                                             & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827                 www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.                designations listed in this document
                                             Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49                For further information, you can contact              will be published subsequently in the
                                             (0) 33–7086–1883; fax: +49 (0) 33–7086–                 the Airspace Policy Group, Federal                    Order.
                                             3276.                                                   Aviation Administration, 800
                                                (4) You may view this service information                                                                  Availability and Summary of
                                                                                                     Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
                                             at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards                                                                          Documents for Incorporation by
                                                                                                     DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
                                             Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,                                                                     Reference
                                             MA 01803. For information on the
                                                                                                     The Order is also available for
                                                                                                     inspection at the National Archives and                  This document amends FAA Order
                                             availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                                                                                     Records Administration (NARA). For                    7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
                                             781–238–7759.
                                                                                                     information on the availability of FAA                Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
                                                (5) You may view this service information
                                             that is incorporated by reference at the                Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)                    and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
                                             National Archives and Records                           741–6030, or go to https://                           Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
                                             Administration (NARA). For information on               www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/                listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
                                             the availability of this material at NARA, call         ibr-locations.html.                                   document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
                                             202–741–6030, or go to: http://                           FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace                         Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
                                             www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-              Designations and Reporting Points, is                 air traffic service routes, and reporting
                                             locations.html.                                         published yearly and effective on                     points.
                                               Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on               September 15.                                         The Rule
                                             August 29, 2018.                                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John                    This amendment to Title 14 Code of
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                                             Karen M. Grant,                                         Fornito, Operations Support Group,                    Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
                                             Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller                    Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation              establishes Class E airspace extending
                                             Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification                Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave.,                   upward from 700 feet above the surface
                                             Service.                                                College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)               within a 6-mile radius of Chebeague
                                             [FR Doc. 2018–19565 Filed 9–10–18; 8:45 am]             305–6364.                                             Island Heliport, Chebeague Island, ME,
                                             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            providing the controlled airspace


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Document Created: 2018-09-11 01:02:13
Document Modified: 2018-09-11 01:02:13
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective October 16, 2018.
ContactBarbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 45811 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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