83 FR 48703 - Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 188 (September 27, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 188 (Thursday, September 27, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48703-48706] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21032] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 188 / Thursday, September 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 48703]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0650; Product Identifier 2017-NE-19-AD; Amendment 39-19394; AD 2018-18-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875-17, RB211-Trent 877-17, RB211- Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211-Trent 892-17, RB211-Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by low-pressure compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow locating pins that may have reduced integrity due to incorrect heat treatment. This AD requires replacement of the LPC case A-frame hollow locating pins. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective November 1, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 1, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332- 249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; internet: https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781- 238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0650. 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- 0650; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (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: Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: kevin.m.clark@faa.gov. 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 RR RB211-Trent 875- 17, RB211-Trent 877-17, RB211-Trent 884-17, RB211-Trent 884B-17, RB211- Trent 892-17, RB211-Trent 892B-17, and RB211-Trent 895-17 turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 28, 2017 (82 FR 45218). The NPRM was prompted by LPC case A-frame hollow locating pins that may have reduced integrity due to incorrect heat treatment. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of the LPC case A- frame hollow locating pins. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2017-0096, dated June 1, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI states: All low pressure compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow locating pins, Part Number (P/N) FK11612, manufactured between 01 January 2012 and 31 May 2016, have potentially been subjected to incorrect heat treatment. This may have reduced the integrity of the pin such that in a Fan Blade Off (FBO) event it is unable to withstand the applied loads. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to loss of location of the A-frame following an FBO event, possibly resulting in engine separation, loss of thrust reverser unit, release of high-energy debris, or an uncontrolled fire. To address this potential unsafe condition, RR identified the affected engines that have these A-frame hollow locating pins installed and published Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AJ463, providing instructions for replacement of these pins. The NMSB was recently revised to correct an error in Section 1.A., where ESN 51477 was inadvertently omitted. That ESN was correctly listed in Section 1.D.(1)(f) for the compliance time. For the reason described above, this AD requires a one-time replacement of the affected A-frame hollow locating pins P/N FK11612. This AD also prohibits installation of pins that were released to service before 05 July 2016. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0650. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Address Spare Engines Delta Air Lines (Delta) commented that the NPRM requirement to replace each A-frame pin at next on-wing maintenance opportunity within the compliance time specified in RR NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Section 1.D(1), or at next engine shop visit, does not address spare engines. Delta noted that, based on the Installation Prohibition in the NPRM, one could infer that affected spare engines must comply with this AD prior to installation. However, Delta finds that this statement conflicts with NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Section 1.D(1)(g)(ii), which allows replacement of A-frame pins on serviceable spare [[Page 48704]] engines prior to the engine's installation on-wing. EASA AD 2017-0096, paragraph 2, has the same allowance for spare engines. Delta, therefore, requested that we add a new paragraph (g)(3) that would read: ``If any engine listed in the applicability of this AD, paragraph (c), is held as a serviceable spare engine, or is removed from the airplane after the effective date of this AD and then held as a serviceable spare engine, replace each affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin using Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017, before reinstallation of that engine onto an aircraft.'' We partially agree. We agree that affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating pins do not have to be replaced on spare engines until the spare engine is installed on an airplane. We disagree with the suggested addition of a new paragraph (g)(3). Instead, we revised paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to refer only to engines installed on-wing on an airplane. Based on this change, spare engines are not affected by the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. Request To Remove ``Maintenance Opportunity'' From Compliance Time American Airlines and Delta requested the reference to ``maintenance opportunity'' be removed from paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, as the NPRM already indicated that compliance should be performed based on the times specified in Section 1.D(1), Planning Information, in RR NMSB RB.211 72 AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017. The commenters saw the potential for confusion and the risk of non- compliance if this phrase is misunderstood. We agree. We find that specifying replacement of the LPC case A- frame hollow locating pins at the next on-wing maintenance opportunity requirement is unnecessary because we already specify to comply within the times listed in the RR NMSB. We revised paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to remove this reference from the AD. Request To Revise Compliance Time Delta commented that paragraph (g)(1) of the NPRM requires replacing the A-frame pins within the compliance times listed in Planning Information, Section 1.D.(1), in RR NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017, except for those listed in Sections 1.D.(1)(a) and (b) which have a compliance requirement of November 13, 2017. Delta recommended rewording this sentence to clarify that engine serial numbers listed in Sections 1.D.(1)(a) and (b) will have their existing deadlines replaced with a new compliance deadline as a part of this AD. American Airlines recommended a compliance deadline of 30 days after the effective date of the AD. We agree. We revised paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to indicate the compliance time is within the times specified in RR Alert NMSB RB.211- 72-AJ463, Planning Information, Section 1.D.(1), or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Request To Allow Use of Alternative RR-Approved Tool American requested a paragraph be added to this AD to allow the use of alternative RR-authorized pin replacement tooling. American indicated that RR is currently pursuing an alternative tooling design for improved reliability. We disagree. Allowing the use of alternate tooling would require changes to the instructions for use, and a corresponding revision to, the RR NMSB. If RR revises its approved tooling, and publishes a revised NMSB, we will consider alternate method of compliance (AMOC) requests. We did not change this AD. Request To Revise Installation Prohibition American requested that the Installation Prohibition paragraph of this AD be revised to allow installation of an engine with an affected pin providing replacement is accomplished before engine operation. American asked that this installation be allowed to provide favorable pin loading for replacement and to allow operators to install an engine on-wing in order to replace the affected parts with parts eligible for installation. American indicated that pin loads in an engine stand adversely affect replacement, and Rolls Royce has advised operators not to attempt the A-frame pin replacement while engine is in an engine stand. We agree. The proposed changes meet our safety objectives. We revised the Installation Prohibition to allow installation of an engine with an affected pin if the pin is replaced with a part eligible for installation before engine operation. Request To Modify Installation Prohibition American also requested we revise the Installation Prohibition by deleting ``unless the pin is eligible for installation.'' American commented that this change would improve the clarity of the AD. We disagree. Requiring that the replacement part is eligible for installation is the intent of the AD. We did not change this AD. Request To Add Credit for Previous Actions Paragraph American requested that we add a Credit For Previous Actions paragraph to give credit for eligible A-frame pins, P/N FK11612, installed in an engine prior to June 28, 2017. American commented that prior to the issuance of RR NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017, RR had issued work instructions for engines at overhaul bases to have the A-frame pins replaced with eligible pins. We disagree. If an operator installed an eligible LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin prior to the effective date of this AD, this meets the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD, which states ``Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.'' This AD does not require use of a particular service bulletin to install an eligible LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, therefore no change is needed. We did not change this AD. Support for the AD The Air Line Pilots Association expressed support for this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017. The Alert SB describes procedures for replacement of all non- conforming LPC case A-frame hollow locating pins. 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. [[Page 48705]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 95 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin 9.5 work-hours x $85 per $453.00 $1,260.50 $119,747.50 replacement. hour = $807.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-18-15 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-19394; Docket No. FAA-2017- 0650; Product Identifier 2017-NE-19-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 1, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to certain Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-Trent 875- 17, 877-17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17 and 895-17 turbofan engines with an engine serial number listed in Section 1.A., Effectivity, of RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by low-pressure compressor (LPC) case A- frame hollow locating pins that may have reduced integrity due to incorrect heat treatment. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the locating pins, engine separation, and loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For engines installed on-wing, after the effective date of this AD, replace each affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, part number (P/N) FK11612, within the compliance times specified in RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Planning Information, Section 1.D.(1), or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, with a part eligible for installation. (2) After the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, at the next engine shop visit, replace each affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, with a part eligible for installation. (3) Use Section 3, Accomplishment Instructions, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017, to perform the replacements required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD. (h) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, an engine with an affected LPC case A-frame hollow location pin, P/N FK11612, may not be installed on an airplane and subsequently operated. It is permissible to install an engine on an airplane with an affected pin if it is replaced with a part eligible for installation before engine operation. (i) Definitions For the purposes of this AD: (1) An affected part is an LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, except those with an original RR authorized release certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later. (2) A part eligible for installation is an LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, with an original RR authorized release certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later. (3) An engine shop visit is when the engine is subject to a serviceability check and repair, rebuild, or overhaul. [[Page 48706]] (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (k) Related Information (1) Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: kevin.m.clark@faa.gov. (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2017- 0096, dated June 1, 2017, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2017-0650. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non Modification Service Bulletin RB.211-72-AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For RR service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332- 249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; internet: https://customers.rolls-royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. (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 September 17, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-21032 Filed 9-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains regulatory documents having general on the availability of this material at the MCAI states:
applicability and legal effect, most of which FAA, call 781–238–7759. It is also All low pressure compressor (LPC) case
are keyed to and codified in the Code of available on the internet at http:// A-frame hollow locating pins, Part Number
Federal Regulations, which is published under www.regulations.gov by searching for (P/N) FK11612, manufactured between 01
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– January 2012 and 31 May 2016, have
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by 0650. potentially been subjected to incorrect heat
the Superintendent of Documents. treatment. This may have reduced the
Examining the AD Docket integrity of the pin such that in a Fan Blade
You may examine the AD docket on Off (FBO) event it is unable to withstand the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION applied loads.
the internet at http:// This condition, if not corrected, could lead
www.regulations.gov by searching for to loss of location of the A-frame following
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– an FBO event, possibly resulting in engine
0650; or in person at Docket Operations separation, loss of thrust reverser unit,
14 CFR Part 39 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday release of high-energy debris, or an
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0650; Product through Friday, except Federal holidays. uncontrolled fire.
Identifier 2017–NE–19–AD; Amendment 39– The AD docket contains this final rule, To address this potential unsafe condition,
19394; AD 2018–18–15] the mandatory continuing airworthiness RR identified the affected engines that have
these A-frame hollow locating pins installed
RIN 2120–AA64
information (MCAI), the regulatory
and published Alert Non-Modification
evaluation, any comments received, and Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–72–AJ463,
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce other information. The address for providing instructions for replacement of
plc Turbofan Engines Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– these pins. The NMSB was recently revised
5527) is Docket Operations, U.S. to correct an error in Section 1.A., where ESN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Department of Transportation, Docket 51477 was inadvertently omitted. That ESN
Administration (FAA), DOT. Operations, M–30, West Building was correctly listed in Section 1.D.(1)(f) for
ACTION: Final rule. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 the compliance time.
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC For the reason described above, this AD
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new requires a one-time replacement of the
20590.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain affected A-frame hollow locating pins P/N
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FK11612. This AD also prohibits installation
Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–Trent 875– Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, of pins that were released to service before
17, RB211–Trent 877–17, RB211–Trent ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District 05 July 2016.
884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17, RB211– Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17, You may obtain further information
781–238–7088; fax: 781–238–7199; by examining the MCAI in the AD
and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan email: kevin.m.clark@faa.gov.
engines. This AD was prompted by low- docket on the internet at http://
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: www.regulations.gov by searching for
pressure compressor (LPC) case A-frame
hollow locating pins that may have Discussion and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
reduced integrity due to incorrect heat 0650.
We issued a notice of proposed
treatment. This AD requires rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Comments
replacement of the LPC case A-frame part 39 by adding an AD that would
hollow locating pins. We are issuing We gave the public the opportunity to
apply to certain RR RB211–Trent 875– participate in developing this final rule.
this AD to address the unsafe condition 17, RB211–Trent 877–17, RB211–Trent
on these products. The following presents the comments
884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17, RB211– received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
DATES: This AD becomes effective Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17, response to each comment.
November 1, 2018. and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan
The Director of the Federal Register engines. The NPRM published in the Request To Address Spare Engines
approved the incorporation by reference Federal Register on September 28, 2017 Delta Air Lines (Delta) commented
of a certain publication listed in this AD (82 FR 45218). The NPRM was that the NPRM requirement to replace
as of November 1, 2018. prompted by LPC case A-frame hollow each A-frame pin at next on-wing
ADDRESSES: For service information locating pins that may have reduced maintenance opportunity within the
identified in this final rule, contact integrity due to incorrect heat treatment. compliance time specified in RR NMSB
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate The NPRM proposed to require RB.211–72–AJ463, Section 1.D(1), or at
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, replacement of the LPC case A-frame next engine shop visit, does not address
DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; phone: hollow locating pins. We are issuing spare engines. Delta noted that, based
011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44– this AD to address the unsafe condition on the Installation Prohibition in the
1332–249936; email: http://www.rolls- NPRM, one could infer that affected
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on these products.
royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; The European Aviation Safety Agency spare engines must comply with this AD
internet: https://customers.rolls- (EASA), which is the Technical Agent prior to installation. However, Delta
royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You for the Member States of the European finds that this statement conflicts with
may view this service information at the Community, has issued EASA AD 2017– NMSB RB.211–72–AJ463, Section
FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards 0096, dated June 1, 2017 (referred to 1.D(1)(g)(ii), which allows replacement
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address the of A-frame pins on serviceable spare
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Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
We estimate that this AD affects 95 comply with this AD:
engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
LPC case A-frame hollow locating pin re- 9.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $807.50 ..... $453.00 $1,260.50 $119,747.50
placement.
Authority for This Rulemaking Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (e) Reason
Title 49 of the United States Code 1979), This AD was prompted by low-pressure
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation compressor (LPC) case A-frame hollow
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, in Alaska, and locating pins that may have reduced integrity
due to incorrect heat treatment. We are
section 106, describes the authority of (4) Will not have a significant issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: economic impact, positive or negative, locating pins, engine separation, and loss of
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more on a substantial number of small entities the airplane.
detail the scope of the Agency’s under the criteria of the Regulatory
authority. Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
We are issuing this rulemaking under Comply with this AD within the
the authority described in Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: done.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Required Actions
section, Congress charges the FAA with Safety. (1) For engines installed on-wing, after the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in effective date of this AD, replace each
air commerce by prescribing regulations Adoption of the Amendment
affected LPC case A-frame hollow locating
for practices, methods, and procedures Accordingly, under the authority pin, part number (P/N) FK11612, within the
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator, compliance times specified in RR Alert
safety in air commerce. This regulation the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as NMSB RB.211–72–AJ463, Planning
is within the scope of that authority follows: Information, Section 1.D.(1), or within 30
because it addresses an unsafe condition days after the effective date of this AD,
that is likely to exist or develop on whichever occurs later, with a part eligible
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
products identified in this rulemaking for installation.
DIRECTIVES (2) After the effective date of this AD,
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with unless already accomplished by paragraph
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g)(1) of this AD, at the next engine shop
authority delegated by the Executive continues to read as follows: visit, replace each affected LPC case A-frame
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, with a
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
part eligible for installation.
In accordance with that order, issuance § 39.13 [Amended] (3) Use Section 3, Accomplishment
of ADs is normally a function of the Instructions, of RR Alert NMSB RB.211–72–
Compliance and Airworthiness ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017, to
Division, but during this transition the following new airworthiness perform the replacements required by
period, the Executive Director has directive (AD): paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD.
delegated the authority to issue ADs 2018–18–15 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment (h) Installation Prohibition
applicable to engines, propellers, and 39–19394; Docket No. FAA–2017–0650;
After the effective date of this AD, an
associated appliances to the Manager, Product Identifier 2017–NE–19–AD.
engine with an affected LPC case A-frame
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, hollow location pin, P/N FK11612, may not
(a) Effective Date
Policy and Innovation Division. be installed on an airplane and subsequently
This AD is effective November 1, 2018.
Regulatory Findings operated. It is permissible to install an engine
(b) Affected ADs on an airplane with an affected pin if it is
This AD will not have federalism replaced with a part eligible for installation
None.
implications under Executive Order before engine operation.
13132. This AD will not have a (c) Applicability
(i) Definitions
substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD applies to certain Rolls-Royce plc
the relationship between the national (RR) RB211–Trent 875–17, 877–17, 884–17, For the purposes of this AD:
government and the States, or on the 884B–17, 892–17, 892B–17 and 895–17 (1) An affected part is an LPC case A-frame
distribution of power and turbofan engines with an engine serial hollow locating pin, P/N FK11612, except
number listed in Section 1.A., Effectivity, of those with an original RR authorized release
responsibilities among the various certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later.
RR Alert Non-Modification Service Bulletin
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levels of government. (2) A part eligible for installation is an LPC
(NMSB) RB.211–72–AJ463, Revision 2, dated
For the reasons discussed above, I June 28, 2017. case A-frame hollow locating pin, P/N
certify this AD: FK11612, with an original RR authorized
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject release certificate dated July 5, 2016, or later.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) (3) An engine shop visit is when the engine
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor is subject to a serviceability check and repair,
the DOT Regulatory Policies and Section. rebuild, or overhaul.
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(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(AMOCs) U.S. Department of Transportation,
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has Federal Aviation Administration Docket Operations, M–30, West
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
if requested using the procedures found in 14 14 CFR Part 39 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Washington, DC 20590.
send your request to your principal inspector [Docket No. FAA–2018–0496; Product
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Identifier 2018–NM–031–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
appropriate. If sending information directly 39–19414; AD 2018–19–14] Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to International Section, Transport
RIN 2120–AA64
the attention of the person identified in Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. You may email Airworthiness Directives; Dassault 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Aviation Airplanes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
notify your appropriate principal inspector, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Discussion
Administration (FAA), DOT.
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(k) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would
(1) Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain apply to certain Dassault Aviation
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 Model FALCON 2000 and FALCON
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This 2000EX airplanes. The NPRM published
7088; fax: 781–238–7199; email: AD was prompted by reports of metallic
kevin.m.clark@faa.gov.
in the Federal Register on June 1, 2018
debris found in the wing slat piccolo (83 FR 25417). The NPRM was
(2) Refer to European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2017–0096, dated June 1, tubes; investigation revealed that the prompted by reports of metallic debris
2017, for more information. You may debris originated from the flow guide of found in the wing slat piccolo tubes;
examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the ball joint of the wing anti-ice valve. investigation revealed that the debris
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by This AD requires repetitive inspections originated from the flow guide of the
searching for and locating it in Docket No. for metallic debris and damage of the ball joint of the wing anti-ice valve. The
FAA–2017–0650. flow guide of the ball joint of the wing NPRM proposed to require repetitive
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference anti-ice valve, and related investigative inspections for metallic debris and
(1) The Director of the Federal Register and corrective actions if necessary. We damage of the flow guide of the ball
approved the incorporation by reference are issuing this AD to address the unsafe joint of the wing anti-ice valve, and
(IBR) of the service information listed in this condition on these products. related investigative and corrective
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DATES: This AD is effective November 1, actions if necessary.
part 51. 2018. We are issuing this AD to address
(2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register restricted airflow of the piccolo tubes,
as applicable to do the actions required by leading to insufficient wing anti-ice
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
approved the incorporation by reference
(i) Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Alert Non of certain publications listed in this AD capability and significant undetected ice
Modification Service Bulletin RB.211–72– as of November 1, 2018. accretion on the wing, which could
AJ463, Revision 2, dated June 28, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information result in loss of control of the airplane.
(ii) Reserved. identified in this final rule, contact The European Aviation Safety Agency
(3) For RR service information identified in Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South for the Member States of the European
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
8BJ, United Kingdom; phone: 011–44–1332– Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
440–6700; internet http:// Directive 2018–0022, dated January 29,
242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email: 2018 (referred to after this as the
http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
team.jsp; internet: https://customers.rolls- view this service information at the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(4) You may view this service information South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards information on the availability of this Aviation Model FALCON 2000 and
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. FALCON 2000EX airplanes. The MCAI
MA 01803. For information on the states:
availability of this material at the FAA, call It is also available on the internet at
781–238–7759. http://www.regulations.gov by searching Occurrences were reported on Falcon 2000
(5) You may view this service information for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– and Falcon 2000EX aeroplanes, where
that is incorporated by reference at the 0496. metallic debris was found in slat piccolo
National Archives and Records tubes. The technical investigation revealed
Administration (NARA). For information on Examining the AD Docket that debris originated from the flow guide of
the ball joint located downstream of the wing
the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on anti-ice valve. It was also determined that
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the internet at http:// small debris gathers at the end of the piccolo
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
www.regulations.gov by searching for tube, but larger pieces of debris may stop
locations.html.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– before, in the distribution piping, restricting
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 0496; or in person at Docket Operations the airflow and potentially leading to
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September 17, 2018. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday undetected insufficient wing anti-ice
Robert J. Ganley, capability.
through Friday, except Federal holidays. This condition, if not detected and
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards The AD docket contains this final rule, corrected, could lead to undetected
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. the regulatory evaluation, any significant ice accretion on the wing,
[FR Doc. 2018–21032 Filed 9–26–18; 8:45 am] comments received, and other possibly resulting in loss of control of the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information. The address for Docket aeroplane.
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Document Modified: 2018-09-27 01:04:42
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective November 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7088; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 48703 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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