83 FR 4605 - Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 22 (February 1, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2018-01923 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 22 (Thursday, February 1, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 4605-4609] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-01923] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 22 / Thursday, February 1, 2018 / Proposed Rules [[Page 4605]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0049; Product Identifier 2017-CE-031-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. Models 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182E, 182F, 182G, 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, T182, F182P, F182Q, F182RG, R182, TR182, 206, P206/TP206, U206/TU206, 207/T207, 210-5 (205), 210-5A (205A), 210B, 210C, 210D, 210E, 210F, and T210F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the lower area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead. This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the lower forward doorpost at the strut attach fitting for cracks and making all necessary repairs. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 19, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517-5800; email: [email protected]; internet: www.txtav.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329-4148. 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- 0049; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4155; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0049; Product Identifier 2017-CE-031-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM. Discussion We received a report from an operator of one of the affected Textron Aviation Inc. model airplanes that cracks were found in the lower area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead. Further investigation revealed more than four dozen similar cracks on Textron Aviation Inc. 100 and 200 airplanes. It has been determined that the cracks result from metal fatigue. This condition, if not detected and addressed, could result in failure of the wing strut attach point during operation, which could result in loss of control. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Cessna Single Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB95- 19, dated December 29, 1995; and Cessna Single-Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB93-5R1, Revision 1, dated September 8, 1995. As applicable, the service information describes procedures for repetitively inspecting the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts for cracks and repairing any cracks found by modifying the area with the applicable Cessna service kit. 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 Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB93-5, Revision 1, dated September 8, 1995, and Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB95-19, dated December 29, 1995. As applicable, these service bulletins provide the manufacturer's recommended compliance times for the initial and repetitive inspections. These service bulletins also specify a terminating action for the repetitive inspections when the applicable Cessna repair service kit is installed if cracks are found. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or [[Page 4606]] develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the lower area of the forward cabin doorposts for cracks and repairing any cracks found by modifying the area with the applicable Cessna service kit. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 14,653 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect the lower area of the 1.5 work-hours x $85 per Not applicable..... $127.50 $1,868,257.50 forward cabin doorposts for hour = $127.50. cracks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this repair: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = $646 $2,686 SK172-147. $2,040. Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = 920 2,960 SK182-115. $2,040. Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = 500 2,540 SK206-42C. $2,040. Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = 587 2,627 SK207-19. $2,040. Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = 952 2,992 SK210-156. $2,040. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation: (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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Textron Aviation Inc.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0049; Product Identifier 2017-CE-031-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by March 19, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Textron Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held by Cessna Aircraft Company) model airplanes, that are certificated in any category: BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 4607]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP01FE18.000 [[Page 4608]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP01FE18.001 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of cracks found in the lower area of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead. We are issuing this AD to detect and address cracking of the wing strut attach point. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the wing in operation, which could result in loss of control. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspections At the following compliance times, visually inspect the lower forward doorpost at the strut attach fitting for cracks. Do the inspection following Cessna Single Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB95-19, dated December 29, 1995, and Cessna Single- Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB93-5R1, dated September 8, 1995, as applicable. During the inspection, pay special attention to the contour of the wing strut support fitting. If cracks are present, they should be visible at the intersection of the doorpost and the forward doorpost bulkhead. (1) As of the effective date of this AD, airplanes that have accumulated less than 4,000 hours time-in-service (TIS): Initially inspect upon reaching 4,000 hours TIS or within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, airplanes that have accumulated 4,000 hours TIS or more: Initially inspect within the next 200 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD or within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (h) Repair Cracks If cracks are found during any inspection required in paragraph (g) or paragraph (i) of this AD, before further flight, install the applicable service kit as specified in Cessna Single Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB95-19, dated December 29, 1995, and Cessna Single-Engine Accomplishment Instructions SEB93-5R1, dated September 8, 1995, as applicable. (i) Repetitive Inspections (1) If no cracks are found during the initial inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect every 12 months or 1,000 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, as long as no cracks are found. Do the inspections following the applicable service information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) If cracks were found during any inspection required in paragraph (g) or paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, repetitively thereafter inspect at intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours TIS after installing the applicable service kit. These repetitive inspections should be done following the applicable Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD to the fullest extent while additionally looking for cracks extending beyond the added repair parts. (j) Contacting the Manufacturer If cracks are found that extend beyond the service kit doublers that were installed as required in paragraph (h) of this AD during any inspection required in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, before further flight, contact the manufacturer at the address specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme designed specifically for this AD and incorporate that repair. (k) Credit for Previous Actions (1) For the following Textron Aviation Inc. model airplanes, credit will be given for the initial inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB93-5, dated March 26, 1993. (i) Model 210-5 (205) airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 205-0551 and 205-0556 through 205-0577. (ii) Model 206 airplanes, S/N 206-0094 and 206-0138 through 206- 0275. (iii) Model P206/TP206 airplanes, S/N P206-0001 through P206- 0603 and P20600604 through P20600647. (iv) Model U206/TU206 airplanes, S/N 676, U206-0276 through U206-1444, and U20601445 through U20607020. (v) Model 207/T207 airplanes, S/N 20700001 through 20700788. (2) For Textron Aviation Inc. Model U206/TU206 airplanes, S/N 676, U206-0276 through U206-1444, and U20601445 through U20607020: Credit will be given for the repair required in paragraph (h) of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB93-5, dated March 26, 1993. (3) For Textron Aviation Inc. Model 207/T207 airplanes, S/N 20700001 through 20700788: No credit will be given for the repair required in paragraph (h) of this AD if done before the effective date of this AD following the Accomplishment Instructions in Cessna Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB93-5, dated March 26, 1993. (l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO 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 (m) of this AD. (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. (m) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4155; fax: (316) 946- 4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Textron Aviation Inc., Textron Aviation Customer Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517-5800; email: [email protected]; internet: www.txtav.com. You may review this referenced service information at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816) 329- 4148. [[Page 4609]] Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 24, 2018. Pat Mullen, Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-01923 Filed 1-31-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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this NPRM, contact Textron Aviation We received a report from an operator
Inc., Textron Aviation Customer of one of the affected Textron Aviation
Service, One Cessna Blvd., Wichita, Inc. model airplanes that cracks were
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Kansas 67215; telephone: (316) 517– found in the lower area of the forward
5800; email: customercare@txtav.com; cabin doorpost bulkhead. Further
Federal Aviation Administration internet: www.txtav.com. You may investigation revealed more than four
review this referenced service dozen similar cracks on Textron
14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Policy and Aviation Inc. 100 and 200 airplanes. It
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas has been determined that the cracks
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0049; Product City, Missouri 64106. For information result from metal fatigue.
Identifier 2017–CE–031–AD] on the availability of this material at the This condition, if not detected and
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call (816) 329–4148. addressed, could result in failure of the
Examining the AD Docket wing strut attach point during
Airworthiness Directives; Textron operation, which could result in loss of
Aviation Inc. Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on control.
the internet at http://
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under 1
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– CFR Part 51
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 0049; or in person at Docket Operations We reviewed Cessna Single Engine
(NPRM). between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Accomplishment Instructions SEB95–
through Friday, except Federal holidays. 19, dated December 29, 1995; and
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new The AD docket contains this NPRM, the Cessna Single-Engine Accomplishment
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain regulatory evaluation, any comments Instructions SEB93–5R1, Revision 1,
Textron Aviation Inc. Models 172N, received, and other information. The dated September 8, 1995. As applicable,
172P, 172Q, 172RG, F172N, F172P, street address for Docket Operations the service information describes
FR172K, R172K, 182E, 182F, 182G, (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the procedures for repetitively inspecting
182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be the lower area of the forward cabin
182P, 182Q, 182R, T182, F182P, F182Q, available in the AD docket shortly after doorposts for cracks and repairing any
F182RG, R182, TR182, 206, P206/ receipt. cracks found by modifying the area with
TP206, U206/TU206, 207/T207, 210–5 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the applicable Cessna service kit. This
(205), 210–5A (205A), 210B, 210C, Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, service information is reasonably
210D, 210E, 210F, and T210F airplanes. Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport available because the interested parties
This proposed AD was prompted by a Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas have access to it through their normal
report of cracks found in the lower area 67209; telephone: (316) 946–4155; fax: course of business or by the means
of the forward cabin doorpost bulkhead. (316) 946–4107; email: bobbie.kroetch@ identified in the ADDRESSES section.
This proposed AD would require faa.gov or Wichita-COS@faa.gov.
repetitively inspecting the lower Other Related Service Information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
forward doorpost at the strut attach We reviewed Cessna Single Engine
fitting for cracks and making all Comments Invited Service Bulletin SEB93–5, Revision 1,
necessary repairs. We are proposing this We invite you to send any written dated September 8, 1995, and Cessna
AD to address the unsafe condition on relevant data, views, or arguments about Single Engine Service Bulletin SEB95–
these products. this proposal. Send your comments to 19, dated December 29, 1995. As
DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES applicable, these service bulletins
this proposed AD by March 19, 2018. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– provide the manufacturer’s
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2017–0049; Product Identifier 2017–CE– recommended compliance times for the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 031–AD’’ at the beginning of your initial and repetitive inspections.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments. We specifically invite These service bulletins also specify a
methods: comments on the overall regulatory, terminating action for the repetitive
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to economic, environmental, and energy inspections when the applicable Cessna
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the aspects of this NPRM. We will consider repair service kit is installed if cracks
instructions for submitting comments. all comments received by the closing are found.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. date and may amend this NPRM
FAA’s Determination
• Mail: U.S. Department of because of those comments.
Transportation, Docket Operations, We will post all comments we We are proposing this AD because we
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, receive, without change, to http:// evaluated all the relevant information
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey www.regulations.gov, including any and determined the unsafe condition
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. personal information you provide. We described previously is likely to exist or
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develop in other products of the same the forward cabin doorposts for cracks Costs of Compliance
type design. and repairing any cracks found by
We estimate that this proposed AD
Proposed AD Requirements modifying the area with the applicable
affects 14,653 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Cessna service kit.
This proposed AD would require We estimate the following costs to
repetitively inspecting the lower area of comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspect the lower area of the forward cabin 1.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $127.50 Not applicable ......... $127.50 $1,868,257.50
doorposts for cracks.
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary repairs that would be proposed inspection. We have no way of might need this repair:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit SK172–147 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ...................... $646 $2,686
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit SK182–115 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ...................... 920 2,960
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit SK206–42C 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ...................... 500 2,540
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit SK207–19 ... 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ...................... 587 2,627
Install Cessna Single-Engine Service Kit SK210–156 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,040 ...................... 952 2,992
Authority for This Rulemaking balloons, airships, domestic business jet The Proposed Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code transport airplanes, and associated
appliances to the Director of the Policy Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, and Innovation Division.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
section 106, describes the authority of Regulatory Findings 39 as follows:
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
We determined that this proposed AD
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
would not have federalism implications
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
under Executive Order 13132. This
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
the relationship between the national continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Government and the States, or on the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section, Congress charges the FAA with distribution of power and
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended]
air commerce by prescribing regulations levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness
certify this proposed regulation:
the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory directive (AD):
safety in air commerce. This regulation action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Textron Aviation Inc.: Docket No. FAA–
is within the scope of that authority (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 2017–0049; Product Identifier 2017–CE–
because it addresses an unsafe condition the DOT Regulatory Policies and 031–AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
products identified in this rulemaking (a) Comments Due Date
1979),
action. (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation We must receive comments by March 19,
This AD is issued in accordance with in Alaska, and 2018.
authority delegated by the Executive (4) Will not have a significant (b) Affected ADs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, economic impact, positive or negative,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. None.
on a substantial number of small entities
In accordance with that order, issuance under the criteria of the Regulatory (c) Applicability
of ADs is normally a function of the Flexibility Act. This AD applies to the following Textron
Compliance and Airworthiness Aviation Inc. (type certificate previously held
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Division, but during this transition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 by Cessna Aircraft Company) model
period, the Executive Director has Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airplanes, that are certificated in any
delegated the authority to issue ADs safety, Incorporation by reference, category:
applicable to small airplanes, gliders, Safety. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January For service information identified in Discussion
24, 2018. this NPRM, contact Rolls-Royce
Pat Mullen,
We were prompted to issue this
Corporation, 450 South Meridian Street,
NPRM based upon several reports of
Acting Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Mail Code NB–02–05, Indianapolis, IN
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
loss of engine power on certain RRC
46225; phone: 317–230–3774; email:
model 250–C turboshaft engines
[FR Doc. 2018–01923 Filed 1–31–18; 8:45 am] indy.pubs.services@rolls-royce.com;
installed on single-engine helicopters.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P internet: www.rolls-royce.com. You may
One of these instances of power loss
view this service information at the
resulted in a fatal helicopter accident on
FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
May 4, 2016.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
During the course of the investigation
Burlington, MA. For information on the
Federal Aviation Administration of the 2016 fatal accident, RRC
availability of this material at the FAA,
determined that the root cause of this
call 781–238–7759.
14 CFR Part 39 engine power loss was the failure of the
Examining the AD Docket bearing assembly, P/N 2544198, in the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1118; Product PTG, due to lack of lubrication.
Identifier 2017–NE–40–AD] You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at http:// Although RRC had issued a service
RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for bulletin in 2009 to address the failure of
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– this bearing assembly, our risk
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce assessment had not supported issuance
1118; or in person at Docket Operations
Corporation Turboshaft Engines of an AD at that time. Based on more
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. recent service experience, and the fatal
AGENCY: Federal Aviation accident in 2016, we are now proposing
Administration (FAA), DOT. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments an AD to remove the affected bearing
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking assembly in the PTG and replace it with
(NPRM). received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations a bearing assembly with a new design.
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the This condition, if not addressed, could
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
result in failure of the PTG, failure of
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
available in the AD docket shortly after the engine, in-flight shutdown, and
Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) model
receipt. forced autorotation landing or accident.
250–C turboshaft engines. This
proposed AD was prompted by several FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Related Service Information
reports of engine power loss, one of Tallarovic, Aerospace Engineer, Chicago We reviewed Rolls-Royce Corporation
which resulted in a fatal helicopter ACO Branch, FAA, 2300 E. Devon Ave., Commercial Engine Bulletin (CEB) 1402,
accident. This proposed AD would Des Plaines, IL 60018; phone: 847–294– Revision 2, dated February 4, 2009. The
require removal of the bearing assembly, 8180; fax: 847–294–7834; email: CEB provides guidance on replacing the
part number (P/N) 2544198, in the john.tallarovic@faa.gov. P/N 2544198 bearing assembly in the
power turbine governor (PTG) and its SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PTG with a bearing assembly eligible for
replacement with a bearing assembly
installation.
eligible for installation. We are Comments Invited
proposing this AD to address the unsafe We invite you to send any written FAA’s Determination
condition on these products. relevant data, views, or arguments about We are proposing this AD because we
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposal. Send your comments to evaluated all the relevant information
this proposed AD by March 19, 2018. an address listed under the ADDRESSES and determined the unsafe condition
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– described previously is likely to exist or
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2017–1118; Product Identifier 2017– develop in other products of the same
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following NE–40–AD’’ at the beginning of your type design.
methods: comments. We specifically invite
Proposed AD Requirements
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy This proposed AD would require
instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider removal of the affected bearing assembly
• Fax: 202–493–2251. all comments received by the closing in the PTG and its replacement with a
• Mail: U.S. Department of date and may amend this NPRM bearing assembly eligible for
Transportation, Docket Operations, because of those comments. installation.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, We will post all comments we
Costs of Compliance
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey receive, without change, to http://
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any We estimate that this proposed AD
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail personal information you provide. We affects 2,928 engines installed on
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 will also post a report summarizing each airplanes of U.S. registry.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except substantive verbal contact we receive We estimate the following costs to
Federal holidays. about this NPRM. comply with this proposed AD:
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Remove and replace PTG bearing assembly 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ............. $1,700 $2,380 $6,968,640
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 19, 2018. | |
| Contact | Bobbie Kroetch, Aerospace Engineer, Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946-4155; fax: (316) 946-4107; email: [email protected] or [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 4605 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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