83 FR 46898 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboshaft Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 180 (September 17, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 180 (September 17, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-19862 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 46898-46900] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19862] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0739; Product Identifier 2015-NE-07-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Turboshaft Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-20- 04, which applies to certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PT6B- 37A turboshaft engines. AD 2015-20-04 requires initial and repetitive inspections until replacement of the No. 10 bearing, and eventual replacement of the No. 9 bearing, both located in the engine reduction gearbox (RGB) assembly. Since we issued AD 2015-20-04, P&WC has determined that the repetitive inspection of the bearings has an associated risk of gearbox damage or contamination and that the bearing installation required by AD 2015-20-04 does not adequately address the issue of bearing axial movement. This proposed AD would require removal from service and replacement of the No. 9 and No. 10 position bearings. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 1, 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 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; phone: 800-268-8000; fax: 450-647-2888; website: http://www.pwc.ca. 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. 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- 0739; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information, regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0739; Product Identifier 2015-NE-07-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 proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2015-20-04, Amendment 39-18282 (80 FR 61717, October 14, 2015), (``AD 2015-20-04''), for certain P&WC PT6B-37A turboshaft engines. AD 2015-20-04 requires initial and repetitive inspections until replacement of the No. 10 bearing, and eventual replacement of the No. 9 bearing, both located in the engine RGB assembly. AD 2015-20- 04 resulted from reports of incorrect engine torque for PT6B-37A engines. We issued AD 2015-20-04 to prevent axial movement at the No. 10 bearing position in the engine RGB assembly, which could result in engine overtorque, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the helicopter. Actions Since AD 2015-20-04 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2015-20-04, P&WC has determined that the repetitive inspection of the bearings in P&WC Service Bulletin (SB) PT6B-72-39095, Revision No. 3, dated December 29, 2014, has an associated risk of gearbox damage or contamination. P&WC also determined that the bearing installation in P&WC SB No. PT6B-72-39092, Revision No. 4, dated December 29, 2014, as required by AD 2015-20-04, does not adequately address the issue of bearing axial movement. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed P&WC SB No. PT6B-72-39108, dated September 30, 2016. The SB describes procedures for replacing affected bearings. 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 P&WC SB No. PT6B-72-39092, Revision No. 4, dated December 29, 2014. The service information describes procedures for removing affected bearings. 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 46899]] develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain none of the requirements of AD 2015- 20-04. This proposed AD would introduce a new bearing configuration that addresses the axial movement at the No. 9 and No. 10 bearing positions and remove the repetitive inspection requirements of AD 2015- 20-04. This proposed AD would also remove the previously mandated bearing configuration in P&WC SB No. PT6B-72-39092, Revision No. 4, dated December 29, 2014. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 119 engines installed on helicopters 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remove and replace No. 9 and No. 10 65 work-hours x $85 per $37,874 $43,399 $5,164,481 bearings. hour = $5,525. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 We have 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 that the 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-20-04, Amendment 39-18282 (80 FR 61717, October 14, 2015), (``AD 2015-20-04''), and adding the following new AD: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.: Docket No. FAA-2018-0739; Product Identifier 2015-NE-07-AD. (a) Comments Due Date The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by November 1, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-20-04, Amendment 39-18282 (80 FR 61717, October 14, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PT6B-37A turboshaft engines with serial number (S/N) PCE-PU0275 or earlier or with engine S/N PCE-PU0278. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7210, Turbine Engine Reduction Gear. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect engine torque for PT6B-37A turboshaft engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent axial movement at the No. 10 bearing position in the engine reduction gearbox (RGB) assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in engine overtorque, failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the helicopter. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For affected engines that did not have the bearings replaced in accordance with P&WC Service Bulletin (SB) No. PT6B-72-39092, Revision No. 4, dated December 29, 2014, or earlier revision: (i) Remove from service and replace the No. 9 and No. 10 position bearings at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD, but no later than December 31, 2020, whichever occurs first, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A. and B., of P&WC SB PT6B-72-39108, dated September 30, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (2) For affected engines that had the bearings replaced in accordance with P&WC SB No. PT6B-72-39092, Revision No. 4, dated December 29, 2014, or earlier revision: (i) Remove from service and replace the No. 9 and No. 10 position bearings before December 31, 2020, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A. and B., of P&WC SB PT6B-72-39108, dated September 30, 2016. [[Page 46900]] (ii) Reserved. (h) Definition For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, or any removal of the RGB assembly. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact 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 Transport Canada AD CF-2015-01R1, dated November 18, 2016, for more information. You may examine the Transport Canada AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2018-0739. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada J4G 1A1; phone: 800-268-8000; fax: 450-647-2888; website: http://www.pwc.ca. 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. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 7, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19862 Filed 9-14-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
11590; telephone 516–228–7323; fax 516– methods: receive, without change, to http://
794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
(3) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– • Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
855–7401; email thd.crj@ • Mail: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Discussion
www.bombardier.com. You may view this 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
service information at the FAA, Transport W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, We issued AD 2015–20–04,
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Washington, DC 20590. Amendment 39–18282 (80 FR 61717,
Moines, WA. For information on the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail October 14, 2015), (‘‘AD 2015–20–04’’),
availability of this material at the FAA, call address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for certain P&WC PT6B–37A turboshaft
206–231–3195.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except engines. AD 2015–20–04 requires initial
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Federal holidays. and repetitive inspections until
August 30, 2018. For service information identified in replacement of the No. 10 bearing, and
Jeffrey E. Duven, this NPRM, contact Pratt & Whitney eventual replacement of the No. 9
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Canada Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, bearing, both located in the engine RGB
Certification Service. Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, J4G 1A1; assembly. AD 2015–20–04 resulted from
[FR Doc. 2018–19841 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am] phone: 800–268–8000; fax: 450–647– reports of incorrect engine torque for
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 2888; website: http://www.pwc.ca. You PT6B–37A engines. We issued AD
may view this service information at the 2015–20–04 to prevent axial movement
FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards at the No. 10 bearing position in the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Branch, 1200 District Avenue, engine RGB assembly, which could
Burlington, MA 01803. For information result in engine overtorque, failure of
Federal Aviation Administration on the availability of this material at the the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss
FAA, call 781–238–7759. of the helicopter.
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket Actions Since AD 2015–20–04 Was
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0739; Product
You may examine the AD docket on Issued
Identifier 2015–NE–07–AD]
the internet at http:// Since we issued AD 2015–20–04,
RIN 2120–AA64
www.regulations.gov by searching for P&WC has determined that the
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– repetitive inspection of the bearings in
Whitney Canada Corp. Turboshaft 0739; or in person at the Docket P&WC Service Bulletin (SB) PT6B–72–
Engines Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 39095, Revision No. 3, dated December
Monday through Friday, except Federal 29, 2014, has an associated risk of
AGENCY: Federal Aviation holidays. The AD docket contains this gearbox damage or contamination.
Administration (FAA), DOT. NPRM, the mandatory continuing P&WC also determined that the bearing
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking airworthiness information, regulatory installation in P&WC SB No. PT6B–72–
(NPRM). evaluation, any comments received, and 39092, Revision No. 4, dated December
other information. The street address for 29, 2014, as required by AD 2015–20–
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– 04, does not adequately address the
airworthiness directive (AD) 2015–20– 5527) is listed above. Comments will be issue of bearing axial movement.
04, which applies to certain Pratt & available in the AD docket shortly after
Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) PT6B– receipt. Related Service Information Under 1
37A turboshaft engines. AD 2015–20–04 CFR Part 51
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
requires initial and repetitive Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, We reviewed P&WC SB No. PT6B–72–
inspections until replacement of the No. ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District 39108, dated September 30, 2016. The
10 bearing, and eventual replacement of Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: SB describes procedures for replacing
the No. 9 bearing, both located in the 781–238–7146; fax: 781–238–7199; affected bearings. This service
engine reduction gearbox (RGB) email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov. information is reasonably available
assembly. Since we issued AD 2015–20– because the interested parties have
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
04, P&WC has determined that the access to it through their normal course
repetitive inspection of the bearings has Comments Invited of business or by the means identified
an associated risk of gearbox damage or We invite you to send any written in the ADDRESSES section.
contamination and that the bearing relevant data, views, or arguments about
installation required by AD 2015–20–04 Other Related Service Information
this proposed AD. Send your comments
does not adequately address the issue of to an address listed under the We reviewed P&WC SB No. PT6B–72–
bearing axial movement. This proposed ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 39092, Revision No. 4, dated December
AD would require removal from service FAA–2018–0739; Product Identifier 29, 2014. The service information
and replacement of the No. 9 and No.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
2015–NE–07–AD’’ at the beginning of describes procedures for removing
10 position bearings. We are proposing your comments. We specifically invite affected bearings.
this AD to address the unsafe condition comments on the overall regulatory,
on these products. FAA’s Determination
economic, environmental, and energy
DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider We are proposing this AD because we
this proposed AD by November 1, 2018. all comments received by the closing evaluated all the relevant information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM and determined the unsafe condition
using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments. described previously is likely to exist or
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develop in other products of the same 9 and No. 10 bearing positions and Costs of Compliance
type design. remove the repetitive inspection
requirements of AD 2015–20–04. This We estimate that this proposed AD
Proposed AD Requirements affects 119 engines installed on
proposed AD would also remove the
This proposed AD would retain none previously mandated bearing helicopters of U.S. registry.
of the requirements of AD 2015–20–04. configuration in P&WC SB No. PT6B– We estimate the following costs to
This proposed AD would introduce a 72–39092, Revision No. 4, dated comply with this proposed AD:
new bearing configuration that
December 29, 2014.
addresses the axial movement at the No.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Remove and replace No. 9 and No. 10 bear- 65 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,525 ........ $37,874 $43,399 $5,164,481
ings.
Authority for This Rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs
Title 49 of the United States Code certify that the proposed regulation: This AD replaces AD 2015–20–04,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Amendment 39–18282 (80 FR 61717, October
14, 2015).
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Section 106, describes the authority of (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (c) Applicability
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, the DOT Regulatory Policies and This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada
Aviation Programs, describes in more Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Corp. (P&WC) PT6B–37A turboshaft engines
detail the scope of the Agency’s with serial number (S/N) PCE–PU0275 or
1979),
authority. earlier or with engine S/N PCE–PU0278.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
(d) Subject
the authority described in Subtitle VII, in Alaska, and
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (4) Will not have a significant Code 7210, Turbine Engine Reduction Gear.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that economic impact, positive or negative,
section, Congress charges the FAA with on a substantial number of small entities (e) Unsafe Condition
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by reports of
air commerce by prescribing regulations Flexibility Act. incorrect engine torque for PT6B–37A
for practices, methods, and procedures turboshaft engines. We are issuing this AD to
the Administrator finds necessary for List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 prevent axial movement at the No. 10 bearing
position in the engine reduction gearbox
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (RGB) assembly. The unsafe condition, if not
is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference, addressed, could result in engine overtorque,
because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety. failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and
that is likely to exist or develop on loss of the helicopter.
products identified in this rulemaking The Proposed Amendment
(f) Compliance
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with Accordingly, under the authority Comply with this AD within the
authority delegated by the Executive delegated to me by the Administrator, compliance times specified, unless already
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part done.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 39 as follows: (g) Required Actions
In accordance with that order, issuance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) For affected engines that did not have
of ADs is normally a function of the DIRECTIVES the bearings replaced in accordance with
Compliance and Airworthiness P&WC Service Bulletin (SB) No. PT6B–72–
Division, but during this transition 39092, Revision No. 4, dated December 29,
period, the Executive Director has ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 2014, or earlier revision:
delegated the authority to issue ADs continues to read as follows: (i) Remove from service and replace the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. No. 9 and No. 10 position bearings at the next
applicable to engines, propellers, and engine shop visit after the effective date of
associated appliances to the Manager, this AD, but no later than December 31, 2020,
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, whichever occurs first, in accordance with
Policy and Innovation Division. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
Regulatory Findings removing airworthiness directive (AD) 3.A. and B., of P&WC SB PT6B–72–39108,
2015–20–04, Amendment 39–18282 (80 dated September 30, 2016.
We have determined that this FR 61717, October 14, 2015), (‘‘AD (ii) Reserved.
proposed AD would not have federalism 2015–20–04’’), and adding the following (2) For affected engines that had the
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
implications under Executive Order bearings replaced in accordance with P&WC
new AD:
13132. This proposed AD would not SB No. PT6B–72–39092, Revision No. 4,
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.: Docket No. dated December 29, 2014, or earlier revision:
have a substantial direct effect on the
FAA–2018–0739; Product Identifier (i) Remove from service and replace the
States, on the relationship between the 2015–NE–07–AD. No. 9 and No. 10 position bearings before
national Government and the States, or December 31, 2020, in accordance with the
on the distribution of power and (a) Comments Due Date Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
responsibilities among the various The FAA must receive comments on this 3.A. and B., of P&WC SB PT6B–72–39108,
levels of government. AD action by November 1, 2018. dated September 30, 2016.
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(ii) Reserved. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
(h) Definition You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http://
For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR Part 39
the shop for maintenance involving the and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
separation of pairs of major mating engine [Docket No. FAA–2018–0771; Product 0771; or in person at Docket Operations
Identifier 2018–CE–029–AD] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
flanges, or any removal of the RGB assembly.
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance The AD docket contains this proposed
(AMOCs) Airworthiness Directives; GA 8 Airvan AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has (Pty) Ltd Airplanes comments received, and other
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, information. The street address for
if requested using the procedures found in 14 AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Operations (telephone (800)
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Administration (FAA), Department of 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
send your request to your principal inspector Transportation (DOT). Comments will be available in the AD
or local Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking docket shortly after receipt.
appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
to the manager of the certification office, Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
send it to the attention of the person FAA, Small Airplane Standards Branch,
airworthiness directive (AD) for GA 8
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Airvan (Pty) Ltd Models GA8 and GA8–
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
TC320 airplanes. This proposed AD
faa.gov. 4059; fax: (816) 329–4090; email:
results from mandatory continuing
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
airworthiness information (MCAI)
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
originated by an aviation authority of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
another country to identify and correct
of the local flight standards district office/ Comments Invited
certificate holding district office.
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe We invite you to send any written
(j) Related Information condition as certain wing strut fittings relevant data, views, or arguments about
(1) For more information about this AD, manufactured with incorrect grain this proposed AD. Send your comments
contact Barbara Caufield, Aerospace orientation, which has an unknown to an address listed under the
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District effect on fatigue related concerns. We ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– are issuing this proposed AD to require FAA–2018–0771; Product Identifier
238–7146; fax: 781–238–7199; email: actions to address the unsafe condition 2018–CE–029–AD’’ at the beginning of
barbara.caufield@faa.gov. on these products. your comments. We specifically invite
(2) Refer to Transport Canada AD CF– DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
2015–01R1, dated November 18, 2016, for this proposed AD by November 1, 2018. economic, environmental, and energy
more information. You may examine the ADDRESSES: You may send comments by aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Transport Canada AD in the AD docket on any of the following methods: consider all comments received by the
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this
searching for and locating it in Docket No. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD because of those
FAA–2018–0739. instructions for submitting comments. comments.
(3) For service information identified in • Fax: (202) 493–2251. We will post all comments we
this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Canada • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
Corp., 1000 Marie-Victorin, Longueuil, Transportation, Docket Operations, regulations.gov, including any personal
Quebec, Canada J4G 1A1; phone: 800–268– M–30, West Building Ground Floor, information you provide. We will also
8000; fax: 450–647–2888; website: http:// Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey post a report summarizing each
www.pwc.ca. You may view this service Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Transportation, Docket Operations,
Discussion
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
the availability of this material at the FAA, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey The Civil Aviation Safety Authority
call 781–238–7759. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, (CASA), which is the aviation authority
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday for Australia, has issued AD No. AD/
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on through Friday, except Federal holidays. GA8/9, Amendment 1, dated May 29,
September 7, 2018. For service information identified in 2018 (referred to after this as ‘‘the
Robert J. Ganley, this proposed AD, contact GA 8 Airvan MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards (Pty) Ltd, c/o GippsAero Pty Ltd, Attn: for the specified products. The MCAI
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. Technical Services, P.O. Box 881, states:
[FR Doc. 2018–19862 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am] Morwell Victoria 3840, Australia; Amendment 1 of this [CASA] AD is issued
telephone: +61 03 5172 1200; fax: +61 to amend the replacement times as Service
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
03 5172 1201; email: aircraft.techpubs@ Bulletin GA8–2017–174 Issue 2 changed the
mahindraaerospace.com. You may mandatory replacement times for part
review this referenced service number GA8–570026–035 strut from 6000
hours time in service or 3 calendar years to
information at the FAA, Policy and 9000 hours time in service or 5 calendar
Innovation Division, 901 Locust, Kansas years, whichever occurs first.
City, Missouri 64106. For information A manufacturing quality escape has
on the availability of this material at the resulted in wing strut fittings in the effective
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. serial number range to be manufactured with
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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 November 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Barbara Caufield, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7146; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 46898 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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