[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 127 (Friday, July 1, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43037-43038]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-15351]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-4551; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-07-AD; 
Amendment 39-18576; AD 2016-13-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG 
Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) BR700-710A1-10, -710A2-20, 
and -710C4-11 turbofan engines. This AD requires removing the pawl 
carrier pivot pins, part number (P/N) BRR17117, from service and 
replacing them with parts eligible for installation. This AD was 
prompted by a seized low-pressure turbine (LPT) fuel shut-off pawl 
carrier caused by corrosion of the pawl carrier pivot pin. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel shut-off mechanism, 
which could result in uncontained part release, damage to the engine, 
and damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 5, 2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 
15827 Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 33 7086 2673; fax: 
+49 (0) 33 7086 3276. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
4551.

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-2016-
4551; 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 AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is 
Document Management Facility, 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: Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: [email protected].

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 the specified products. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2016 (81 FR 
18806). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    Seizing of a fuel shut-off mechanism pawl carrier was reported. 
The subsequent investigation determined that corrosion of the pawl 
carrier pivot pin P/N BRR17117, was the failure cause.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to loss of the fuel 
shut-off mechanism functionality and loss of the engine over-speed 
protection, possibly resulting in release of high-energy debris, 
with consequent damage to, and/or reduced control of the airplane.

    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-2016-4551.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (81 FR 18806, April 1, 
2016).

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.

Related Service Information

    RRD has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) BR700-72-A101523, 
Revision 3, dated December 10, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for replacing the pawl carrier pivot 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 4 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 3 hours per 
engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. 
Required parts cost about $860 per engine. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $4,460.

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 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 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 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.

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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

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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 (AD):

2016-13-12 Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH (Type Certificate previously 
held by Rolls-Royce Deutschland GmbH, formerly BMW Rolls-Royce 
GmbH): Amendment 39-18576; Docket No. FAA-2016-4551; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NE-07-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective August 5, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to:
    (i) Rolls-Royce Deutschland (RRD) BR700-710A1-10 engines with 
serial number (S/N) 11505 and below and with a low-pressure turbine 
(LPT) module, part number (P/N) M51-104 or P/N M51-111, installed;
    (ii) RRD BR700-710A2-20 engines with S/N 12492 and below and 
with an LPT module, P/N M51-108 or P/N M51-111, installed;
    (iii) RRD BR700-710C4-11 engines with S/N 15277 and below, with 
configuration standard 710C4-11 engraved on the engine data plate 
and with an LPT module, P/N M51-112, installed; and
    (iv) RRD BR700-710C4-11 engines with S/N 15329 and below, with 
configuration standard 710C4-11/10 engraved on the engine data plate 
and with an LPT module, P/N M51-112, installed.
    (2) Reserved.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a seized LPT fuel shut-off pawl carrier 
caused by corrosion of the pawl carrier pivot pin. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent failure of the fuel shut-off mechanism, which 
could result in uncontained part release, damage to the engine, and 
damage to the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, remove 
each pawl carrier pivot pin, P/N BRR17117, from service and replace 
with a part eligible for installation.
    (2) Reserved.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request. You may email your request to: [email protected].

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Haberlen, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0034, 
dated February 24, 2016, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2016-4551.
    (3) RRD Alert Service Bulletin BR700-72-A101523, Revision 3, 
dated December 10, 2015, can be obtained from RRD using the contact 
information in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg 11, Dahlewitz, 15827 
Blankenfelde-Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 33 7086 2673; fax: +49 
(0) 33 7086 3276.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.

(h) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 23, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-15351 Filed 6-30-16; 8:45 am]
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