[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 8, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44370-44371]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-3840]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-28863; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-33-AD; 
Amendment 39-15149; AD 2007-16-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Teledyne Continental Motors 
Reciprocating (TCM) Engine Models IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, 
TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for TCM 
IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, 
and TSIO-550-G reciprocating engines. This AD requires removing before 
further flight, certain Kelly Aerospace Power Systems turbochargers, 
part number (P/N) 466304-0003, listed by serial number in this AD. This 
AD results from four incidents of the turbine rotor separating from the 
shaft of the turbocharger. We are issuing this AD to prevent the 
turbine rotor from separating from the shaft of the turbocharger due to 
a machining defect in the turbocharger compressor. This condition could 
result in full engine power loss, loss of engine lubricant, or smoke in 
the airplane cabin.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 23, 2007. The Director of the 
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain 
publications listed in the regulations as of August 23, 2007.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by October 9, 2007.

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: 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.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    Contact Kelly Aerospace Power Systems, 2900 Selma Highway, 
Montgomery, AL 36108; telephone (334) 386-5400; fax (334) 386-5450; 
http://www.kellyaerospace.com for the service information identified in 
this AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Brane, Aerospace Engineer, 
Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 
One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; e-
mail: [email protected]; telephone (770) 703-6063; fax (770) 703-
6097.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 16, 2007, Kelly Aerospace Power 
Systems informed us that there were potential nonconforming 
turbochargers, P/N 466304-0003 that might have a machining defect in 
the compressors of the turbochargers. A machining defect in the 
turbocharger compressor leads to a condition where the center bore of 
the compressor is not perpendicular to the backface of the compressor. 
The machining defect leads to abnormal turbocharger rotor vibration 
which results in abnormal wear characteristics. The wear could result 
in the turbocharger rotor separating from the shaft. This condition, if 
not corrected, could result in full engine power loss, loss of engine 
lubricant, or smoke in the airplane cabin.

Relevant Service Information

    We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Kelly 
Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletins (SBs) No. 026, Revision B, 
dated July 27, 2007, and No. 027, dated July 25, 2007. Those SBs list 
affected turbochargers by SN, and describe procedures for visually 
inspecting the turbocharger.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of this AD

    The unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or 
develop on other engines of the same type design. For that reason, we 
are issuing this AD to prevent the turbine rotor from separating from 
the shaft of the turbocharger due to a machining defect in the 
turbocharger compressor. This condition could result in full engine 
power loss, loss of engine lubricant, or smoke in the airplane cabin. 
This AD requires replacing certain turbochargers before further flight. 
You must use the service information described previously to perform 
the actions required by this AD.

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-2007-28863; 
Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-33-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 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 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 AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is provided in the 
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly 
after receipt.

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

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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 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); 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 at the 
address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, 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:

2007-16-10 Teledyne Continental Motors: Amendment 39-15149. Docket 
No. FAA-2007-28863; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-33-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 
23, 2007.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to:
    (1) Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) models TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-
550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G 
reciprocating engines with a Kelly Aerospace Power Systems 
turbocharger, TCM part number (P/N) 646677, with certain serial 
numbers (SNs), installed on or after March 20, 2007. These engines 
are installed on, but not limited to, Adam Aircraft A500, Columbia 
Aircraft Manufacturing LC41-550FG, Mooney Airplane Company M20TN 
(Acclaim), and Piper Aircraft Incorporated PA-46-310P (Malibu) 
airplanes.
    (2) TCM IO-550-N reciprocating engines modified to Engine 
Technologies Incorporated supplemental type certificate (STC) 
SE10589SC to install turbocharger, P/N 466304-0003, with certain 
SNs, installed on or after March 20, 2007. These engines are 
installed on, but not limited to, Cirrus Design Corporation Aircraft 
Model SR22 modified to Engine Technologies Incorporated STC 
SA10588SC.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from four incidents of the turbine rotor 
separating from the shaft of the turbocharger. We are issuing this 
AD to prevent the turbine rotor from separating from the shaft of 
the turbocharger due to a machining defect in the turbocharger 
compressor. This condition could result in full engine power loss, 
loss of engine lubricant, or smoke in the airplane cabin.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed before further flight unless the actions have already 
been done.
    (f) If your engine has a turbocharger that was installed before 
March 20, 2007, no further action is required.

Engines Modified to Engine Technologies Incorporated STC SE10589SC

    (g) Before further flight, for engines modified to Engine 
Technologies Incorporated STC SE10589SC on or after March 20, 2007, 
with a turbocharger that has a SN listed in Kelly Aerospace Service 
Bulletin (SB) No. 026, Revision B, dated July 27, 2007, replace the 
turbocharger.

TCM Engines with Turbocharger TCM P/N 646677

    (h) Before further flight, for engines with a Kelly Aerospace 
Power Systems turbocharger, TCM P/N 646677 installed on or after 
March 20, 2007, with a turbocharger SN listed in Kelly Aerospace SB 
No. 027, dated July 25, 2007, replace the turbocharger.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

    (i) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft 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.

Special Flight Permits

    (j) We are limiting the special flight permits for this AD by 
allowing a special flight permit only after visually inspecting the 
turbocharger using the procedures specified in the Visual Inspection 
sections of Kelly Aerospace Power Systems SB No. 026, Revision B, 
dated July 27, 2007, and SB No. 027, dated July 25, 2007.

Related Information

    (k) Teledyne Continental Aircraft Engine Mandatory Service 
Bulletin (MSB) MSB07-4, dated July 30, 2007, contains additional 
information on replacing turbochargers on TCM engines and Cirrus 
Service Advisory SA 07-14 R1, dated July 24, 2007, contains 
additional information on replacing turbochargers on Cirrus Design 
Corporation Aircraft Model SR22 modified to Engine Technologies 
Incorporated STC SA10588SC.
    (l) Contact Kevin Brane, Aerospace Engineer, Atlanta Aircraft 
Certification Office, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, One Crown 
Center, 1895 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 450, Atlanta, GA 30349; e-mail: 
[email protected]; telephone (770) 703-6063; fax (770) 703-6097, 
for more information about this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (m) You must use Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Service Bulletins 
No. 026, Revision B, dated July 27, 2007, and No. 027, dated July 
25, 2007, to determine if you have an affected turbocharger 
installed. The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of this service bulletin in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Kelly Aerospace 
Power Systems, 2900 Selma Highway, Montgomery, AL 36108; telephone 
(334) 386-5400; fax (334) 386-5450; www.kellyaerospace.com, for a 
copy of this service information. You may review copies at the FAA, 
New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; 
or 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 August 1, 2007.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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