[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57900-57902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23930]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0760; Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-10-AD;
Amendment 39-16789; AD 2011-18-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO (WSK)
``PZL-RZESZOW''--SPOLKA AKCYJNA (SA) PZL--10W Turboshaft Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL-10W has been
recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded
engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the
fuel metering pump shaft.
This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to
further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent
emergency landings of the affected helicopters.
We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight
shutdown and risk to the helicopter.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 4, 2011.
We must receive comments on this AD by October 19, 2011.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of WSK Obligatory Bulletin No. E-19W147B/DOA/2010 (this
bulletin has no issue date), listed in the AD as of October 4, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC
20590-0001.
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.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 (phone: (800) 647-5527) is the same as the
Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail:
[email protected]; phone: (781) 238-7176; fax: (781) 238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2011-0030, dated February 25, 2011, (referred
to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL-10W has been
recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded
engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the
fuel metering pump shaft.
This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to
further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent
emergency landings of the affected helicopters.
To address this unsafe condition, WSK ``PZL-Rzesz[oacute]w''
S.A. has developed an inspection programme of the fuel metering pump
shaft.
For the reasons described above, this AD requires an inspection
of the fuel metering pump shaft and the accomplishment of the
associated corrective actions, as applicable.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
WSK ``PZL-Rzesz[oacute]w'' S.A has issued Obligatory Bulletin No.
E-19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date). The actions
described in this service information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of Poland,
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with EASA, they have notified us of the unsafe
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced
above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information
provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is
likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since no domestic operators use this product, notice and
opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary.
Therefore, we are adopting this regulation immediately.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0760; Directorate
Identifier 2011-NE-10-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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
with FAA personnel concerning this AD. Using the search function of the
Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets,
including, if provided, the name of the individual who sent the comment
(or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor
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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).
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); 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
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 AD:
2011-18-07 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO (WSK) PZL--Rzeszow''
SPOLKA AKCYJNA (SA): Amendment 39-16789; Docket No. FAA-2011-0760;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-10-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October
24, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to WSK PZL-10W series turboshaft engines
with a fuel metering pump, part number ALRP-5, installed. These
engines are installed on, but not limited to, PZL W-3A and PZL W-3AS
helicopters.
Reason
(d) The MCAI states that:
An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL-10W has been
recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded
engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the
fuel metering pump shaft.
This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to
further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent
emergency landings of the affected helicopters.
We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight
shutdown and risk to the helicopter.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Within the compliance time indicated in Table 1 of this AD,
perform a one time inspection of spline teeth on the fuel metering
pump shaft for excessive wear Use WSK Obligatory Bulletin no. E-
19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date) to do the
inspection.
Table 1
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Engine configuration at the
effective date of this AD Compliance time for the inspection
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(1) Engine fitted with a fuel Within 25 hours of engine operation
metering pump that has accumulated after the effective date of this
grater than or equal to 1 000 AD.
hours of engine operation since
new or since last overhaul..
(2) Engine fitted with a fuel Before accumulating 1,000 hours of
metering pump that has accumulated engine operation since new or
less than 1 000 hours since new or since last overhaul, or within 25
since last overhaul.. hours of engine operation after
the effective date of this AD,
whichever is later.
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(3) Do not operate any aircraft with an engine fuel metering
pump that fails the inspection required by paragraph (e) of this AD.
(4) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any
ALRP-5 fuel pump on an engine unless it passes the inspection
required by paragraph (e) of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
(f) This AD doesn't require reporting.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement
(2) For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI Airworthiness Directive 2011-0030, dated
February 25, 2011.
(i) Contact James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA,
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Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: [email protected]; phone: (781)
238-7176; fax: (781) 238-7199, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO Obligatory
Bulletin No. E-19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date),
to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO PZL--Rzeszow'' S.A. Hetmanska 120
35-078 RZESZOW; Poland; phone: (0-17) 8546100, 8546200, fax: (0-17)
8620750.
(3) 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 18, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-23930 Filed 9-16-11; 8:45 am]
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