[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 154 (Thursday, August 11, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46752-46753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-15895]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22070; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-23-AD; 
Amendment 39-14218; AD 2005-16-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 
(formerly Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH) 
Model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) (formerly Rolls-Royce 
Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH) model BR700-715A1-30, 
BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines. This AD requires a 
onetime inspection of the Independent Overspeed Protection (IOP) unit, 
part number (P/N) 112E9321G2, for 19 specific serial numbers (SNs), and 
removal from service of those units. This AD results from a report that 
incorrect capacitors were installed in 19 IOP units. The incorrect 
capacitor in the IOP unit can lead to an inadvertent IOP command 
resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent inadvertent dual-engine in-flight shutdown.

DATES: Effective August 26, 2005.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by October 11, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this AD:
     DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Contact Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, 15827 
Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany, telephone: 011 49 (0) 33-7086-1768, fax: 
011 49 (0) 33-7086-3356 for the service information identified in this 
AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason Yang, Aerospace Engineer, Engine 
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone: (781) 
238-7747, fax: (781) 238-7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), which is the 
airworthiness authority for Germany, recently notified us that an 
unsafe condition may exist on RRD model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, 
and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines. The LBA advises that the supplier 
of the IOP unit informed RRD that incorrect capacitors were installed 
in 19 IOP units, P/N 112E9321G2. The incorrect capacitor in the IOP 
unit can lead to an inadvertent IOP command and an in-flight engine 
shutdown. If both engines of an airplane have an affected IOP unit, 
inadvertent dual-engine in-flight shutdown could occur. The LBA issued 
airworthiness directive D-2005-221, dated June 17, 2005, in order to 
ensure the airworthiness of these engines in Germany.

Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement

    These model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 
turbofan engines are manufactured in Germany and are type certificated 
for operation in the United States under the provisions of section 
21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the 
applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Under this bilateral 
airworthiness agreement, the LBA kept the FAA informed of the situation 
described above. We have examined the findings of the LBA, reviewed all 
available information, and determined that AD action is necessary for 
products of this type design that are certificated for operation in the 
United States.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or 
develop on other model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-
30 turbofan engines of the same type design. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent inadvertent dual-engine in-flight shutdown. This AD requires:
     Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date of the 
AD, inspection of each engine's IOP unit, part number 112E9321G2, for 
the affected serial numbers; and
     If neither engine has an IOP unit listed in Table 1 of 
this AD, no further action is required; and
     If both engines have IOP units listed in Table 1 of this 
AD installed, remove at least one of the IOP units from service before 
further flight.
     If one engine has an IOP unit listed in Table 1 of this 
AD, remove the listed IOP from service no later than August 31, 2005.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since an unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate 
adoption of this AD, we have found that notice and opportunity for 
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable, and that good 
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment; however, we invite you to send us any written relevant data, 
views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``AD Docket No. FAA-2005-22070; 
Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-23-AD'' in the subject line of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might 
suggest a need to modify it.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will 
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of the Docket 
Management System (DMS) Web site, anyone can find and read the comments 
in any of our dockets, including the name of the individual who sent 
the comment (or signed the comment on

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behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review 
the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register 
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit http://dms.dot.gov.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the docket that contains the AD, any comments 
received, and any final disposition in person at the DMS Docket Office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on 
the plaza level of the Department of Transportation Nassif Building at 
the street address stated in ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in 
the AD docket shortly after the Docket Office receives them.

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.

Regulatory Findings

    We have determined that 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 that the 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); and
    3. 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.
    We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and 
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by 
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal 
Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2005-16-12 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (formerly Rolls-Royce 
Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH): Amendment 39-
14218. Docket No. FAA-2005-22070; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-23-
AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 
26, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) 
(formerly Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce 
GmbH) model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 
turbofan engines. These engines are installed on, but not limited 
to, McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report that incorrect capacitors were 
installed in 19 Independent Overspeed Protection (IOP) units. The 
incorrect capacitor in the IOP unit can lead to an inadvertent IOP 
command resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent inadvertent dual-engine in-flight shutdown.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the 
actions have already been done.

Onetime Inspection

    (f) Within 10 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, 
inspect each engine's IOP unit, part number 112E9321G2, for the 
serial numbers listed in the following Table 1:

                                   Table 1.--Affected IOP Unit Serial Numbers
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LHBR0371           LHBR0372           LHBR0373           LHBR0374           LHBR0375           LHBR0376
LHBR0377           LHBR0378           LHBR0379           LHBR0380           LHBR0381           LHBR0382
LHBR0383           LHBR0384           LHBR0385           LHBR0386           LHBR0387           LHBR0388
LHBR0389
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    (g) If neither engine has an IOP unit listed in Table 1 of this 
AD, no further action is required.
    (h) If both engines have IOP units listed in Table 1 of this AD 
installed, remove at least one of the IOP units from service before 
further flight.
    (i) If one engine has an IOP unit listed in Table 1 of this AD, 
remove the listed IOP from service no later than August 31, 2005.
    (j) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any IOP 
units listed in Table 1 of this AD onto any engine.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (k) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, has the authority 
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if 
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (l) LBA airworthiness directive D-2005-221, dated June 17, 2005, 
and RRD Alert Service Bulletin No. SB-BR700-73-A900371, dated June 
17, 2005, also address the subject of this AD.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 5, 2005.
Jay J. Pardee,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-15895 Filed 8-10-05; 8:45 am]
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