Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines, 64504-64506 [2014-25739]

Download as PDF 64504 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 210 / Thursday, October 30, 2014 / Rules and Regulations officers, and establishing procedures for conducting CAC meetings.1 The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (DoddFrank Act) 2 transferred rulemaking authority for most consumer financial protection laws from the Board and other agencies to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The Dodd-Frank Act also repealed the requirement in section 703 of ECOA that the Board establish and operate the CAC 3 and instead required the CFPB to establish a Consumer Advisory Board that would provide the CFPB with the type advice that the CAC formerly provided to the Board.4 Consequently, the Board no longer maintains a CAC, and the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the Consumer Advisory Council are no longer necessary. Accordingly, the Board is repealing its Rules of Organization and Procedure of the Consumer Advisory Council. II. Administrative Procedure Act This rule is not subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553, requiring notice, public participation, and a deferred effective date. The APA’s notice and comment procedures do not apply to rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice, such as the rules adopted by the Board for the operation of the CAC.5 List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 267 Authority and Issuance For the reasons set forth in the preamble and under the authority of Public Law 111–203, section 1085, the Board removes and reserves 12 CFR part 267. ■ PART 267—[REMOVED AND RESERVED] By order of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 23, 2014. Robert deV. Frierson, Secretary of the Board. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE P 1 12 CFR Part 267. Law 111–203, 124 Stat. 1376 (Jul. 21, 2 Public 2010). 3 Section 1085 of the Dodd-Frank Act. 4 Section 1014 of the Dodd-Frank Act. 5 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(A). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Oct 29, 2014 Jkt 235001 12 CFR Parts 335 and 390 RIN 3064–AE07 Transferred OTS Regulations Regarding Securities of State Savings Associations Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. ACTION: Final rule; correction. AGENCY: The FDIC is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of October 24, 2014 (79 FR 63498), regarding Transferred OTS Regulations Regarding Securities of State Savings Associations. This publication corrects a typographical error in the Paperwork Reduction Act statement in the Regulatory Analysis and Procedure section. DATES: The correction is effective November 24, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Chapman, Senior Staff Accountant, Division of Risk Management Supervision, 202–898– 8922 or dchapman@fdic.gov; Maureen Loviglio, Senior Staff Accountant, Division of Risk Management Supervision, 202–898–6777 or mloviglio@fdic.gov; Mark G. Flanigan, Supervisory Counsel, Legal Division 202–898–7426 or mflanigan@fdic.gov; or Grace Pyun, Senior Attorney, Legal Division 202–898–3609 or gpyun@ fdic.gov. SUMMARY: In FR Doc. 2014–25336, appearing on page 63499 in the Federal Register of October 24, 2014, in the third column under section V. A., the paragraphs ‘‘Title’’ through ‘‘Total Estimated Annual Burden’’ are revised to read as follows: Title: Securities of State Nonmember Banks and State Savings Associations. OMB Number: 3064–0030. Form Numbers: 6800/03, 6800/04, 6800/05, Form 8–A, Form 8–C, Form 8– K, Form 10, Form 10–C, Form 10–K, Form 10–Q, Form 12b–25, Form 15, Form 25, Schedule 13D, Schedule 13E– 3, Schedule 13G, Schedule 14A, Schedule 14C, Schedule 14D–1 (Schedule TO). Affected Public: Generally, any issuer of securities, reporting company, or shareholder of an issuer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to securities registered under 12 CFR part 335. Estimated Number of Respondents: Form 6800/03—58; Form 6800/04—297; Form 6800/05—69; Form 8–A—2; Form 8–C—2; Form 8–K—21; Form 10—2; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Consumer protection, Credit, Organization and functions (Government agencies). [FR Doc. 2014–25661 Filed 10–29–14; 8:45 am] FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Form 10–C—1; Form 10–K—21; Form 10–Q—21, Form 12b–25—6; Form 15— 2; Form 25—2; Schedule 13D—2; Schedule 13E–3—2; Schedule 13G—2; Schedule 14A—21; Schedule 14C—2; Schedule 14D–1 (Schedule TO)—2. Estimated Time per Response: Form 6800/03—1 hour; Form 6800/04—30 minutes; Form 6800/05—1 hour; Form 8–A—3 hours; Form 8–C—2 hours; Form 8–K—2 hours; Form 10—215 hours; Form 10–C—1 hour; Form 10– K—140 hours; Form 10–Q—100 hours; Form 12b–25—3 hours; Form 15—1 hours; Form 25—1 hours; Schedule 13D—3 hours; Schedule 13E–3—3 hours; Schedule 13G—3 hours; Schedule 14A—40 hours; Schedule 14C—40 hours; Schedule 14D–1 (Schedule TO)—5 hours. Frequency of Response: Forms 6800/ 05 and 10–K and Schedule 14A are filed annually. Form 10–Q is filed quarterly. All other forms are filed based on each event or transaction. Existing annual burden: 717 hours. New estimated additional annual burden: 10,829 hours. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 11,546 hours. Dated at Washington, DC, this 27th day of October, 2014. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–25842 Filed 10–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2014–0705; Directorate Identifier 2014–NE–13–AD; Amendment 39– 18006; AD 2014–22–02] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000–A, 1000–C, 1000–D, 1000–E, 1000–G, and 1000–H turbofan engines. This AD requires removing engine electronic controller (EEC) software earlier than standard MB6.15 and replacing with a software standard eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by a finding that an intermediate pressure SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\30OCR1.SGM 30OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 210 / Thursday, October 30, 2014 / Rules and Regulations (IP) shaft failure may not be detected by EEC software earlier than standard MB6.15. We are issuing this AD to detect IP shaft failure and prevent IP compressor turbine burst, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane. This AD becomes effective November 14, 2014. We must receive comments on this AD by December 15, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • 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. For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44– 1332–249936; email: https://www.rollsroyce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://www.aeromanager.com. 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. DATES: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 0705; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The 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: Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7765; fax: 781–238– 7199; email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Oct 29, 2014 Jkt 235001 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–2014–0705; Directorate Identifier 2014–NE–13–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 https:// 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. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2014– 0192, dated September 1, 2014 (referred to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: An investigation carried out by RR has identified the risk of Intermediate Pressure (IP) shaft failure that may not be detected and accommodated by the engine control system. An IP shaft failure that is not detected may result in IP turbine overspeed. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to IP turbine burst and consequent release of high energy debris, possibly resulting in damage to, and reduced control of, the aeroplane. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 0705. Relevant Service Information RR has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. TRENT 1000 73–AH914, dated July 23, 2014. The ASB describes procedures for removing software earlier than standard MB6.15, and installing a software standard eligible for installation. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the United Kingdom, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 64505 bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has 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. This AD requires removing EEC software earlier than standard MB6.15, and replacing with a software standard eligible for installation. FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects no engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 hour per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost is about $200 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $0. 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 E:\FR\FM\30OCR1.SGM 30OCR1 64506 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 210 / Thursday, October 30, 2014 / Rules and Regulations 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. occurs first, remove from the engine any EEC software standard earlier than software standard MB6.15. (2) Install EEC software eligible for installation. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (f) Installation Prohibition 32 CFR Part 311 After the effective date of this AD, do not install any EEC containing a software standard earlier than software standard of MB6.15, into any engine. Privacy Act; Implementation List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (h) Related Information Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7765; fax: 781–238– 7199; email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2014–0192, dated September 1, 2014, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2014–0705. (3) RR Alert Service Bulletin No. TRENT 1000 73–AH914, dated July 23, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD, can be obtained from RR using the contact information in paragraph (h)(4) of this AD. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE248BJ; phone: 011–44–1332– 242424; fax: 011–44–1332–249936; email: https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ team.jsp; Internet: https:// www.aeromanager.com. (5) 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. 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 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ 2014–22–02 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39–18006; Docket No. FAA–2014–0705; Directorate Identifier 2014–NE–13–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 14, 2014. (b) Affected ADs None. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000–A, 1000–C, 1000–D, 1000–E, 1000–G, and 1000–H turbofan engines. (d) Reason This AD was prompted by a finding that an intermediate pressure (IP) shaft failure may not be detected by engine electronic controller (EEC) software earlier than standard MB6.15. We are issuing this AD to detect IP shaft failure and prevent IP compressor turbine burst, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane. (e) Actions and Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within 30 days or 180 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:53 Oct 29, 2014 Jkt 235001 (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (i) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 17, 2014. Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2014–25739 Filed 10–29–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Office of the Secretary [Docket ID: DoD–2014–OS–0091] Office of the Secretary, DoD. Direct final rule with request for comments. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 210 (Thursday, October 30, 2014)]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-25739]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0705; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-13-AD; 
Amendment 39-18006; AD 2014-22-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan 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 all 
Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A, 1000-C, 1000-D, 1000-E, 1000-G, and 
1000-H turbofan engines. This AD requires removing engine electronic 
controller (EEC) software earlier than standard MB6.15 and replacing 
with a software standard eligible for installation. This AD was 
prompted by a finding that an intermediate pressure

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(IP) shaft failure may not be detected by EEC software earlier than 
standard MB6.15. We are issuing this AD to detect IP shaft failure and 
prevent IP compressor turbine burst, uncontained engine failure, and 
damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 14, 2014.
    We must receive comments on this AD by December 15, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     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.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce 
plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; 
phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-249936; email: https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://www.aeromanager.com. 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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0705; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The 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: Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7765; 
fax: 781-238-7199; email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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-2014-0705; Directorate 
Identifier 2014-NE-13-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 https://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.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2014-0192, dated September 1, 2014 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    An investigation carried out by RR has identified the risk of 
Intermediate Pressure (IP) shaft failure that may not be detected 
and accommodated by the engine control system. An IP shaft failure 
that is not detected may result in IP turbine overspeed.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to IP turbine burst 
and consequent release of high energy debris, possibly resulting in 
damage to, and reduced control of, the aeroplane.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0705.

Relevant Service Information

    RR has issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. TRENT 1000 73-AH914, 
dated July 23, 2014. The ASB describes procedures for removing software 
earlier than standard MB6.15, and installing a software standard 
eligible for installation.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
United Kingdom, and is approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA 
has 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. This AD requires removing EEC software earlier 
than standard MB6.15, and replacing with a software standard eligible 
for installation.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, we find that 
notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and 
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
30 days.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects no engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 hour per 
engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. 
Required parts cost is about $200 per engine. Based on these figures, 
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $0.

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

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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.

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

0
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):

2014-22-02 Rolls-Royce plc: Amendment 39-18006; Docket No. FAA-2014-
0705; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-13-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 14, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 1000-A, 1000-
C, 1000-D, 1000-E, 1000-G, and 1000-H turbofan engines.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a finding that an intermediate pressure 
(IP) shaft failure may not be detected by engine electronic 
controller (EEC) software earlier than standard MB6.15. We are 
issuing this AD to detect IP shaft failure and prevent IP compressor 
turbine burst, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the 
airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 30 days or 180 flight cycles after the effective date 
of this AD, whichever occurs first, remove from the engine any EEC 
software standard earlier than software standard MB6.15.
    (2) Install EEC software eligible for installation.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any EEC 
containing a software standard earlier than software standard of 
MB6.15, into any engine.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Steeves, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
kenneth.steeves@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2014-0192, 
dated September 1, 2014, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2014-0705.
    (3) RR Alert Service Bulletin No. TRENT 1000 73-AH914, dated 
July 23, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD, 
can be obtained from RR using the contact information in paragraph 
(h)(4) of this AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, 
England, DE248BJ; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; fax: 011-44-1332-
249936; email: https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; 
Internet: https://www.aeromanager.com.
    (5) 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.

(i) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 17, 2014.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-25739 Filed 10-29-14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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