[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 205 (Monday, October 24, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 73020-73023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-25268]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-23706; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-03-AD;
Amendment 39-18688; AD 2016-21-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop
Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-12-04 for
all Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -
3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -10, -10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10P, -10R,
-10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UG, -10UGR, -10UR, -11U, -12JR, -12UA, -
12UAR, and -12UHR turboprop engines with certain Woodward fuel control
unit (FCU) assemblies, installed. AD 2015-12-04 required initial and
repetitive dimensional inspections of the affected fuel control drives
and insertion of certain airplane operating procedures into the
applicable flight manuals. This AD corrects the compliance requirements
and relaxes the inspection interval. This AD was prompted by a request
to change compliance time from 50 hours to 100 hours for affected fuel
controls. We are
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issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel control drive, damage to
the engine, and damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective November 28, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Honeywell International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ
85034-2802; phone: 800-601-3099; Internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal. 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-2006-23706.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.govby searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2006-
23706; 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 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: Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-
627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2015-12-04, Amendment 39-18177, (80 FR 34534,
June 17, 2015), (``AD 2015-12-04''). AD 2015-12-04 applied to all
Honeywell TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -
10, -10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UG, -
10UGR, -10UR, -11U, -12JR, -12UA, -12UAR, and -12UHR turboprop engines
with certain Woodward FCU assemblies, installed. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on March 29, 2016 (81 FR 17412). This AD requires
correcting the compliance requirements and relaxing the inspection
interval. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel control
drive, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.
Related Service Information
We reviewed Honeywell Operating Information Letter (OIL) OI331-
12R6, dated May 26, 2009, for multi-engine airplanes; and OIL OI331-
18R4, dated May 26, 2009, for single-engine airplanes, and Honeywell
TPE331 maintenance manuals. That service information describes
procedures for conducting fuel control drive inspections and engine
shutdown.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 2,250 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 8
hours per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per hour. We estimate that 10% of affected engines will require FCU
assembly stub shaft replacement and fuel pump or fuel control repair.
We also estimate that repairs will cost about $10,000 per engine. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to
be $525,587 per year.
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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, 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.
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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2015-12-04, Amendment 39-18177, (80 FR 34534, June 17, 2015), and
adding the following new AD:
2016-21-07 Honeywell International Inc.: Amendment 39-18688; Docket
No. FAA-2006-23706; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-03-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 28, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2015-12-04, Amendment 39-18177, (80 FR
34534, June 17, 2015).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell)
TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, -6A, -10, -
10AV, -10GP, -10GT, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UG,
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-10UGR, -10UR, -11U, -12JR, -12UA, -12UAR, and -12UHR turboprop
engines with Woodward fuel control unit (FCU) assemblies with
Honeywell part numbers (P/Ns) as listed in Table 1 to paragraph (c)
of this AD, installed.
Table 1 to Paragraph (c)--Affected FCU Assembly P/Ns
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Group # Engine FCU Assembly P/Ns
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1..................... TPE331-1, -2, and - P/N 869199-13, -20, -21,
2UA. 22, -23, -24, -25, -26,
27, -28, -29, -31, -32,
33, -34, and -35.
2..................... TPE331-1, -2, and - P/N 869199-9, -10, -11, -
2UA. 12, -14, -16, -17, and -
18.
3..................... TPE331-3U, -3UW, -5, - P/N 893561-7, -8, -9, -
5A, -5AB, -5B, -6, - 10, -11, -14, -15, -16,
6A, -10AV, -10GP, - 20, -26, -27, -29; and
10GT, -10P, and -10T. P/N 897770-1, -3, -7, -9,
-10, -11, -12, -14, -15,
-16, -25, -26, and -28.
4..................... TPE331-3U, -3UW, -5, - P/N 893561-4, -5, -12, -
5B, -6, -6A, and - 13; and
10T. P/N 897770-5, -8, and -
13.
5..................... TPE331-10, -10R, - P/N 897375-2, -3, -4, -5,
10U, -10UA, -10UF, - -8, -9, -10, -11, -12, -
10UG, -10UGR, -10UR, 13, -14, -15, -16, -17,
-11U, -12JR, -12UA, - 19, -21, -24, -25, -26,
12UAR, and -12UHR. 27; and
P/N 897780-1, -2, -3, -4,
-5, -6, -7, -8, -9, -10,
-11, -14, -15, -16, -17,
-18, -19, -20, -21, -22,
-23, -24, -25, -26, -27,
-30, -32, -34, -36, -37,
-38; and
P/N 893561-17, -18, and -
19.
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(d) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of loss of the fuel control
drive, leading to engine overspeed and engine failure. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel control drive, damage
to the engine, and damage to the airplane.
(e) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(1) Inspection of Engines With FCU Assembly P/Ns in Groups 2 or 4
For FCU assembly P/Ns in Groups 2 or 4 listed in Table 1 to
paragraph (c) of this AD:
(i) At the next scheduled inspection of the fuel control drive,
or within 500 hours-in-service (HIS) after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first, inspect the fuel control drive for
wear.
(ii) Thereafter, reinspect the fuel control drive within every
1,000 HIS since-last-inspection (SLI).
(2) Inspection of Engines With FCU Assembly P/Ns in Groups 1, 3, or
5
For FCU assembly P/Ns in Groups 1, 3, or 5 listed in Table 1 to
paragraph (c) of this AD:
(i) If, on the effective date of this AD, the FCU assembly has
900 or more HIS SLI, inspect the fuel control drive for wear within
100 HIS after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) If, on the effective date of this AD, the FCU assembly has
fewer than 900 HIS SLI, inspect the fuel control drive for wear
within 1,000 HIS.
(iii) Thereafter, reinspect the fuel control drive for wear
within every 1,000 HIS SLI.
(3) Airplane Operating Procedures
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, insert the
information in Figure 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD, into the
Emergency Procedures Section of the applicable Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM), Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), or the Manufacturer's
Operating Manual (MOM).
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(f) Optional Terminating Action
Replacing the affected FCU assembly with an FAA-approved FCU
assembly not listed in this AD by P/N is terminating action for the
initial and repetitive inspections required by this AD, and for
inserting the information in Figure 1 to paragraph (e) of this AD
into the AFM, POH, and MOM.
(g) Definitions
For the purposes of this AD:
(1) The ``fuel control drive'' is a series of mating splines
located between the fuel pump and fuel control governor.
(2) The fuel control drive consists of four drive splines: The
fuel pump internal spline, the fuel control external ``quill shaft''
spline, and the stub shaft internal and external splines.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19
to make your request.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Costa,
Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email:
[email protected].
(2) Information pertaining to operating recommendations for
affected engines after a fuel control drive failure is contained in
Honeywell Operating Information Letter (OIL) OI331-12R6, dated May
26, 2009, for multi-engine airplanes; and OIL OI331-18R4, dated May
26, 2009, for single-engine airplanes. Information on fuel control
drive inspection can be found in Section 72-00-00 of the applicable
TPE331 maintenance manuals. These Honeywell OILs and the TPE331
maintenance manuals can be obtained from Honeywell using the contact
information in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Honeywell International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034-
2802; phone: 800-601-3099; Internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7125.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 14, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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