83 FR 55502 - Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 215 (November 6, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 215 (November 6, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-24044 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 55502-55504] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24044] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0916; Product Identifier 2018-NE-33-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (Rotax) 912 and 914 model engines. This proposed AD was prompted by power loss and engine revolutions per minute (RPM) drop on Rotax 912 and 914 model engines due to a quality control deficiency in the manufacturing process of certain valve push- rod assemblies resulting in partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket and possible malfunction of the valve. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection and, depending on the findings, replacement of the affected parts with parts eligible for installation. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 21, 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 BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; email: [email protected]; internet: www.flyrotax.com. 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- 0916; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), the 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: Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7134; 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 proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0916; Product Identifier 2018-NE-33-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 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2017-0208, dated October 13, 2017 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI states: Power loss and engine RPM drop have been reported on Rotax 912/ 914 engines in service. It has been determined that, due to a quality control deficiency in the manufacturing process of certain valve push-rod assemblies, manufactured between 08 June 2016 and 02 October 2017 inclusive, partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket [[Page 55503]] may occur, which may lead to malfunction of the valve train. This condition, if not detected and corrected, may lead to rough engine operation and loss of power, possibly resulting in a forced landing, with consequent damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, BRP-Rotax issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB-912 i-008/SB-912-070/SB-914-052 (single document), providing applicable instructions. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection and, depending on findings, replacement of affected parts. This [EASA] AD also prohibits installation of affected parts on an engine. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0916. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Rotax Service Bulletin (SB) SB-912 i-008 R1/SB-912-070 R1/SB-914-052 R1 (single document), Revision 1, dated October 12, 2017. The SB describes procedures for inspection and replacement of the valve push-rod assembly and the left and right rocker arms. 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. FAA's Determination This product has been approved by EASA, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection and, depending on the findings, replacement of the affected parts with parts eligible for installation. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 150 engines installed on 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 push-rod rocker arm 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $12,750 ball sockets. = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We estimate that 50 engines will need this replacement. On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace the valve push-rod assembly 0.5 work-hours x $85 per $3,000 $3,042.50 $152,125 and rocker arm ball sockets. hour = $42.50. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. [[Page 55504]] 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): BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (formerly BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co KG; Bombardier-Rotax GmbH): Docket No. FAA-2018-0916; Product Identifier 2018-NE-33-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 21, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to: (1) BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (Rotax) 912 F2, 912 F3, and 912 F4 engines, with serial number (S/N) 4 413 066 to 4 413 067, inclusive; and S/N 4 413 101 to 4 413 111, inclusive; (2) Rotax 912 S2, 912 S3, and 912 S4 engines, with S/Ns 9 563 826 to 9 563 849, inclusive; S/Ns 9 564 301 to 9 564 508, inclusive; and S/N 9 564 510 to 9 564 534, inclusive; (3) Rotax 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 engines, with S/Ns 4 421 581 to 4 421 597, inclusive; and S/N 4 421 701 to 4 421 833, inclusive; and (4) Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 S2, 912 S3, 912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 engines (all S/Ns) on which a valve push-rod assembly has been replaced between June 8, 2016 and the effective date of this AD. (d) Subject Condition Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8530, Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by power loss and engine revolutions per minute drop on Rotax 912 and 914 model engines due to a quality control deficiency in the manufacturing process of certain valve push-rod assemblies resulting in partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket and possible malfunction of the valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the valve push-rod assembly and the left and right rocker arms. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of engine thrust control and reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Visually inspect the push-rod ball sockets of each valve push-rod assembly in accordance with paragraph 3.1.2. of BRP-Rotax Service Bulletin (SB) SB-912 i-008 R1/SB-912-070 R1/SB-914-052 R1 (single document), Revision 1, dated October 12, 2017, and within the following compliance times. (i) For engines with 160 engine flight hours (FHs) or fewer since new, inspect before exceeding 170 FHs since new, or within three months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (ii) For engines with greater than 160 engine FHs since new, inspect within 10 FHs, or three months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (2) If the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD finds a black surface color on a valve push-rod assembly, part number (P/N) 854861, then before further flight, remove the valve push-rod assembly and the left and right rocker arm ball sockets, P/ Ns 854383 and 854393, from service, and replace with parts eligible for installation. (h) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install a valve push-rod assembly, P/N 854861, that was manufactured between June 8, 2016, and October 2, 2017, on any engine, or that exhibits a black surface color on the push-rod rocker arm ball sockets. (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 ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2017-0208, dated October 13, 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-2018-0916. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact BRP- Rotax GmbH & Co KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; email: [email protected]; internet: www.flyrotax.com. You may view this referenced 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 October 30, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-24044 Filed 11-5-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval 7759.
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval Federal Aviation Administration
must include the DOA-authorized signature. Examining the AD Docket
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a the internet at http://
person is not required to respond to, nor [Docket No. FAA–2018–0916; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for
shall a person be subject to a penalty for Identifier 2018–NE–33–AD]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
failure to comply with a collection of 0916; or in person at Docket Operations
RIN 2120–AA64
information subject to the requirements of between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Rotax through Friday, except Federal holidays.
collection of information displays a current GmbH & Co KG Engines The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB mandatory continuing airworthiness
Control Number for this information AGENCY: Federal Aviation information (MCAI), the regulatory
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Administration (FAA), DOT. evaluation, any comments received, and
this collection of information is estimated to ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking other information. The street address for
be approximately 1 hour per response, (NPRM). Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
including the time for reviewing instructions,
5527) is listed above. Comments will be
completing and reviewing the collection of SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new available in the AD docket shortly after
information. All responses to this collection airworthiness directive (AD) for certain receipt.
of information are mandatory. Comments BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (Rotax) 912
concerning the accuracy of this burden and and 914 model engines. This proposed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
suggestions for reducing the burden should AD was prompted by power loss and Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence engine revolutions per minute (RPM) Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: drop on Rotax 912 and 914 model Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
Information Collection Clearance Officer, engines due to a quality control 238–7134; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
AES 200. deficiency in the manufacturing process wego.wang@faa.gov.
(m) Related Information of certain valve push-rod assemblies SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
resulting in partial wear on the rocker
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Comments Invited
arm ball socket and possible
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
malfunction of the valve. This proposed We invite you to send any written
2018–0170, dated August 6, 2018, for related
AD would require a one-time inspection relevant data, views, or arguments about
information. This MCAI may be found in the
and, depending on the findings, this proposal. Send your comments to
AD docket on the internet at http://
replacement of the affected parts with an address listed under the ADDRESSES
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
parts eligible for installation. We are section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0907.
proposing this AD to address the unsafe 2018–0916; Product Identifier 2018–
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, condition on these products. NE–33–AD’’ at the beginning of your
International Section, Transport Standards DATES: We must receive comments on comments. We specifically invite
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des this proposed AD by December 21, comments on the overall regulatory,
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– 2018. economic, environmental, and energy
231–3225. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing
(3) For service information identified in using the procedures found in 14 CFR
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness date and may amend this NPRM
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following because of those comments.
Office–EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine methods:
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; We will post all comments we
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http://
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ www.regulations.gov, including any
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each
You may view this service information at the
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Transportation, Docket Operations, about this NPRM.
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
information on the availability of this
Room W12 140, 1200 New Jersey Discussion
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
October 24, 2018. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European
Michael Kaszycki, p.m., Monday through Friday, except Community, has issued EASA AD 2017–
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Federal holidays. 0208, dated October 13, 2017 (referred
Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address
this NPRM, contact BRP-Rotax GmbH & the unsafe condition on these products.
[FR Doc. 2018–24020 Filed 11–5–18; 8:45 am]
Co KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A–4623 The MCAI states:
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246
601 0; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; email: Power loss and engine RPM drop have
airworthiness@brp.com; internet: been reported on Rotax 912/914 engines in
service. It has been determined that, due to
www.flyrotax.com. You may view this a quality control deficiency in the
service information at the FAA, Engine manufacturing process of certain valve push-
& Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 rod assemblies, manufactured between 08
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. June 2016 and 02 October 2017 inclusive,
For information on the availability of partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket
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may occur, which may lead to malfunction Related Service Information Under 1 the unsafe condition described in the
of the valve train. CFR Part 51 MCAI and service information
This condition, if not detected and referenced above. We are proposing this
corrected, may lead to rough engine We reviewed Rotax Service Bulletin
AD because we evaluated all the
operation and loss of power, possibly (SB) SB–912 i-008 R1/SB–912–070 R1/
resulting in a forced landing, with relevant information provided by EASA
SB–914–052 R1 (single document),
consequent damage to the aeroplane and and determined the unsafe condition
Revision 1, dated October 12, 2017. The
injury to occupants. described previously is likely to exist or
SB describes procedures for inspection
To address this potential unsafe condition, develop in other products of the same
and replacement of the valve push-rod
BRP-Rotax issued Service Bulletin (SB) SB– type design.
912 i–008/SB–912–070/SB–914–052 (single assembly and the left and right rocker
document), providing applicable arms. This service information is Proposed AD Requirements
instructions. reasonably available because the
For the reason described above, this interested parties have access to it This proposed AD would require a
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection through their normal course of business one-time inspection and, depending on
and, depending on findings, replacement of or by the means identified in the the findings, replacement of the affected
affected parts. This [EASA] AD also prohibits ADDRESSES section. parts with parts eligible for installation.
installation of affected parts on an engine.
FAA’s Determination Costs of Compliance
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD This product has been approved by We estimate that this proposed AD
docket on the internet at http:// EASA, and is approved for operation in affects 150 engines installed on
www.regulations.gov by searching for the United States. Pursuant to our airplanes of U.S. registry.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– bilateral agreement with the European We estimate the following costs to
0916. Community, EASA has notified us of comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspect the push-rod rocker arm ball sockets 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $12,750
We estimate the following costs to do proposed inspection. We estimate that
any necessary replacements that would 50 engines will need this replacement.
be required based on the results of the
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replace the valve push-rod assembly and 0.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $42.50 ....... $3,000 $3,042.50 $152,125
rocker arm ball sockets.
Authority for This Rulemaking This AD is issued in accordance with responsibilities among the various
authority delegated by the Executive levels of government.
Title 49 of the United States Code
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, For the reasons discussed above, I
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. certify this proposed regulation:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
In accordance with that order, issuance
section 106, describes the authority of (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
of ADs is normally a function of the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Aviation Programs, describes in more Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
detail the scope of the Agency’s
period, the Executive Director has the DOT Regulatory Policies and
authority.
delegated the authority to issue ADs Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
We are issuing this rulemaking under 1979),
applicable to engines, propellers, and
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
associated appliances to the Manager, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, in Alaska, and
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with Policy and Innovation Division.
(4) Will not have a significant
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Regulatory Findings economic impact, positive or negative,
air commerce by prescribing regulations on a substantial number of small entities
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for practices, methods, and procedures We determined that this proposed AD under the criteria of the Regulatory
the Administrator finds necessary for would not have federalism implications Flexibility Act.
safety in air commerce. This regulation under Executive Order 13132. This
is within the scope of that authority proposed AD would not have a List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
because it addresses an unsafe condition substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking Government and the States, or on the safety, Incorporation by reference,
action. distribution of power and Safety.
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The Proposed Amendment (f) Compliance phone: +43 7246 601 0; fax: +43 7246 601
Comply with this AD within the 9130; email: airworthiness@brp.com;
Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already internet: www.flyrotax.com. You may view
delegated to me by the Administrator, done. this referenced service information at the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch,
(g) Required Actions 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
39 as follows:
(1) Visually inspect the push-rod ball For information on the availability of this
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS sockets of each valve push-rod assembly in material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.
DIRECTIVES accordance with paragraph 3.1.2. of BRP- Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
Rotax Service Bulletin (SB) SB–912 i–008 R1/ October 30, 2018.
SB–912–070 R1/SB–914–052 R1 (single
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 document), Revision 1, dated October 12, Robert J. Ganley,
continues to read as follows: 2017, and within the following compliance Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
times. Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(i) For engines with 160 engine flight hours [FR Doc. 2018–24044 Filed 11–5–18; 8:45 am]
§ 39.13 [Amended] (FHs) or fewer since new, inspect before BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
exceeding 170 FHs since new, or within three
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding months after the effective date of this AD,
the following new airworthiness whichever occurs first.
directive (AD): (ii) For engines with greater than 160 NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE
BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (formerly BRP-
engine FHs since new, inspect within 10 ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
FHs, or three months after the effective date
Powertrain GmbH & Co KG;
of this AD, whichever occurs first. National Endowment for the Arts
Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co KG;
(2) If the inspection required by paragraph
Bombardier-Rotax GmbH): Docket No. (g)(1) of this AD finds a black surface color
FAA–2018–0916; Product Identifier 45 CFR Part 1148
on a valve push-rod assembly, part number
2018–NE–33–AD. (P/N) 854861, then before further flight, RIN 3135–AA27
(a) Comments Due Date remove the valve push-rod assembly and the
left and right rocker arm ball sockets, P/Ns Implementing the Freedom of
We must receive comments by December
854383 and 854393, from service, and Information Act
21, 2018. replace with parts eligible for installation.
(b) Affected ADs AGENCY: National Endowment for the
(h) Installation Prohibition
None. Arts, National Foundation on the Arts
After the effective date of this AD, do not and the Humanities.
(c) Applicability install a valve push-rod assembly, P/N
854861, that was manufactured between June ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of
This AD applies to: comment period.
8, 2016, and October 2, 2017, on any engine,
(1) BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (Rotax) 912 or that exhibits a black surface color on the
F2, 912 F3, and 912 F4 engines, with serial push-rod rocker arm ball sockets. SUMMARY: On June 9, 2017, the NEA
number (S/N) 4 413 066 to 4 413 067, proposed a rule titled Implementing the
inclusive; and S/N 4 413 101 to 4 413 111, (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Freedom of Information Act. This rule
inclusive; (AMOCs)
proposes amending the National
(2) Rotax 912 S2, 912 S3, and 912 S4 (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has Endowment for the Arts’ (NEA)
engines, with S/Ns 9 563 826 to 9 563 849, the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
inclusive; S/Ns 9 564 301 to 9 564 508,
regulations implementing the Freedom
if requested using the procedures found in 14
inclusive; and S/N 9 564 510 to 9 564 534, of Information Act (FOIA). The new
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
inclusive; send your request to your principal inspector proposed rule reflects statutory changes
(3) Rotax 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 or local Flight Standards District Office, as to FOIA, current NEA organizational
engines, with S/Ns 4 421 581 to 4 421 597, appropriate. If sending information directly structure, and current NEA policies and
inclusive; and S/N 4 421 701 to 4 421 833, to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to practices with respect to FOIA. Finally,
inclusive; and the attention of the person identified in the proposed rule uses current cost
(4) Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 S2, paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email figures in calculating and charging fees.
912 S3, 912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. Due to delays in publishing the final
engines (all S/Ns) on which a valve push-rod (2) Before using any approved AMOC, rule, the agency is re-opening the
assembly has been replaced between June 8, notify your appropriate principal inspector,
2016 and the effective date of this AD.
comment period on these rules for an
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ additional 30 days.
(d) Subject Condition DATES: Written comments must be
certificate holding district office.
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) received on or before December 6, 2018.
Code 8530, Reciprocating Engine Cylinder (j) Related Information
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
Section. (1) For more information about this AD,
contact Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, identified by RIN 3135–AA27, by any of
(e) Unsafe Condition the following methods:
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
This AD was prompted by power loss and Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– (a) Federal eRulemaking Portal:
engine revolutions per minute drop on Rotax 7134; fax: 781–238–7199; email: wego.wang@ https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
912 and 914 model engines due to a quality faa.gov. instructions for submitting comments.
control deficiency in the manufacturing (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety (b) Email: generalcounsel@arts.gov.
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL
process of certain valve push-rod assemblies Agency AD 2017–0208, dated October 13, Include RIN 3135–AA27 in the subject
resulting in partial wear on the rocker arm 2017, for more information. You may line of the message.
ball socket and possible malfunction of the examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on
valve. We are issuing this AD to prevent
(c) Mail: National Endowment for the
the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
failure of the valve push-rod assembly and searching for and locating it in Docket No. Arts, Office of the General Counsel, 400
the left and right rocker arms. The unsafe FAA–2018–0916. 7th Street SW, Second Floor,
condition, if not addressed, could result in (3) For service information identified in Washington, DC 20506.
loss of engine thrust control and reduced this AD, contact BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, (d) Hand Delivery/Courier: National
control of the airplane. Rotaxstrasse 1, A–4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; Endowment for the Arts, Office of the
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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 December 21, 2018. | |
| Contact | Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7134; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 55502 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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