[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 70240-70242]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-28174]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected 
Reciprocating Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-26-
04 that applies to certain Lycoming Engines fuel injected reciprocating 
engines. AD 2011-26-04 requires inspection, replacement if necessary, 
and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. 
Since we issued AD 2011-26-04, we received revised service information 
which adds engine models to the applicability. This proposed AD would 
expand the scope of affected engine models, require inspection, 
replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted 
fuel injector fuel lines. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure 
of the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled 
engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 9, 2014.

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 AD, contact Lycoming 
Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone 800-258-3279; 
fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of 
this material at the FAA, call (781) 238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES 
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after 
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New 
York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller 
Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 
516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; 
Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On December 5, 2011, we issued AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 
(76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011), (``AD 2011-26-04''), for certain 
Lycoming Engines fuel injected reciprocating engines with externally 
mounted fuel injector fuel lines installed. AD 2011-26-04 requires 
inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally 
mounted fuel injector fuel lines. AD 2011-26-04 also states that the AD 
does not affect engines that have a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual 
with an Airworthiness Limitations Section that requires inspection and 
replacement, if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector fuel 
lines. AD 2011-26-04 resulted from Lycoming Engines revising a 
mandatory service bulletin (MSB) to add engine models requiring 
inspections. We issued AD 2011-26-04 to prevent failure of the fuel 
injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, 
engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2011-26-04 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2011-26-04, Lycoming Engines issued MSB No. 
342G, dated July 16, 2013, and MSB No. 342G, Supplement 1, dated August 
29, 2013 to identify previously omitted engine models.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would add three engine models to the applicability 
list of affected engines in AD 2011-26-04. All other requirements of 
AD-2011-26-04 are retained in this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 17,740 engines 
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will 
take about 4.5 hours per engine to inspect

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externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. The average labor rate is 
$85 per hour. Prorated parts life will cost about $2,178 per engine. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on 
U.S. operators to be $11,160,935.

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 proposed 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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011), and 
adding the following new AD:

Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO 
Corporation): Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-
ANE-56-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 9, 
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR 
79051, December 21, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Lycoming Engines fuel injected reciprocating 
engine models identified in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD, 
with externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines (stainless steel 
tube assembly), installed.

            Table 1 to Paragraph (c)--Engine Models Affected
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                Engine                                Model
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AEIO-320..............................  -D1B, -D2B, -E1B, -E2B.
AIO-320...............................  -A1B, -BIB, -C1B.
IO-320................................  -B1A, -B1C, -C1A, -D1A, -D1B, -
                                         E1A, -E1B, -E2A, -E2B.
LIO-320...............................  -B1A, -C1A.
AEIO-360..............................  -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1D, -A1E, -
                                         A1E6, -B1F, -B2F, -B1G6, -B1H,
                                         B4A, -H1A, -H1B.
AIO-360...............................  -A1A, -A1B, -B1B.
HIO-360...............................  -A1A, -A1B, -B1A, -C1A, -C1B, -
                                         D1A, -E1AD, -E1BD, -F1AD, -G1A.
IO-360................................  -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1B6D, -A1C,
                                         -A1D, -A1D6, -A2A, -A2B, -A3B6,
                                         -A3B6D, -B1B, -B1D, -B1E, -B1F,
                                         -B1G6, -B2F, -B2F6, -B4A, -C1A,
                                         -C1B, -C1C, -C1C6, -C1D6, -
                                         C1E6, -C1F, -C1G6, -F1A, -
                                         J1A6D, -M1B, -L2A, -M1A.
IVO-360...............................  -A1A.
LIO-360...............................  -C1E6.
TIO-360...............................  -A1B, -C1A6D.
IGO-480...............................  -A1B6.
AEIO-540..............................  -D4A5, -D4B5, -D4D5, -L1B5, -
                                         L1B5D, -L1D5.
IGO-540...............................  -B1A, -B1C.
IO-540................................  -A1A5, -AA1A5, -AA1B5, -AB1A5, -
                                         AC1A5, -AE1A5, -B1A5, -B1C5, -
                                         C1B5, -C1C5, -C4B5, -C4D5D, -
                                         D4A5, -D4B5, -E1A5, -E1B5, -
                                         G1A5, -G1B5, -G1C5, -G1D5, -
                                         G1E5, -G1F5, -J4A5, -V4A5D, -
                                         K1A5, -K1A5D, -K1B5, -K1C5, -
                                         K1D5, -K1E5, -K1E5D, -K1F5,
                                         K1H5, -K1J5, -K1F5D, -K1G5, -
                                         K1G5D, -K1H5, -K1J5D, -K1K5, -
                                         K1E5, -K1E5D, -K1F5, -K1J5, -
                                         L1C5, -M1A5, -M1B5D, -M1C5, -
                                         N1A5, -P1A5, -R1A5, -S1A5, -
                                         T4A5D, -T4B5, -T4B5D, -T4C5D, -
                                         V4A5, -V4A5D, -W1A5, -W1A5D, -
                                         W3A5D.
IVO-540...............................  -A1A.
LTIO-540..............................  -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -N2BD, -
                                         R2AD, -U2A, -V2AD, -W2A.
TIO-540...............................  -A1A, -A1B, -A2A, -A2B, -A2C, -
                                         AE2A, -AH1A, -AA1AD, -AF1A, -
                                         AF1B, -AG1A, -AB1AD, -AB1BD, -
                                         AH1A, -AJ1A, -AK1A, -C1A, -E1A,
                                         -G1A, -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -
                                         N2BD, -R2AD, -S1AD, -U2A, -
                                         V2AD, -W2A.
TIVO-540..............................  -A2A.
IO-720................................  -A1A, -A1B, -D1B, -D1BD, -D1C, -
                                         D1CD, -B1B, -B1BD, -C1B.
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(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by Lycoming Engines issuing Mandatory 
Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013 and MSB No. 
342G, Supplement 1, dated August 29, 2013 which add engine models 
requiring inspection. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of 
the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled 
engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Initial Inspections
    (i) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective 
date of this AD, inspect the fuel injector fuel lines and clamps 
between the fuel manifold and the fuel injector nozzles. Use 
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013 and Supplement 
No. 1 to MSB 342G, dated August 29, 2013, to determine what must be 
inspected. Replace any fuel injector fuel line or clamp that fails 
the inspection required by the Fuel Line Inspection and Installation 
Checklist in MSB No. 342G.
    (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect after any maintenance is done on the 
engine, where any clamp on a fuel injector fuel line was 
disconnected, moved, or loosened, and within every 110 hours TIS and 
after each engine overhaul. Use Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, dated 
July 16, 2013 and Supplement No. 1 to MSB 342G, dated August 29, 
2013, to determine what must be inspected and the Fuel Line 
Inspection and Installation Checklist in MSB No. 342G to perform the 
re-inspection.

(2) Credit for Previous Actions

    (i) If you inspected your fuel injector fuel lines and clamps 
using Lycoming Engines MSB 342F, dated June 4, 2010, or earlier 
version, you met the initial inspection requirements of this AD. 
However, you must still comply with the repetitive inspection 
requirements of paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (ii) Reserved.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may 
approve AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 
to make your request.

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Norm Perenson, 
Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013, and MSB 
No. 342G, Supplement 1, dated August 29, 2013, pertain to the 
subject of this AD and can be obtained from Lycoming Engines using 
the contact information in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 
800-258-3279; fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: http://www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, 
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 8, 2013.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-28174 Filed 11-22-13; 8:45 am]
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