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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000–NE–62–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc RB211 Series Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
models RB211–535E4–37, RB211–
535E4–B–37, RB211–535C–37, RB211–
535E4–B–75, RB211–535E4–C, and
RB211–22B–02 turbofan engines. That
AD currently requires inspecting certain
high pressure (HP) turbine discs,
manufactured between 1989 and 1999,
for cracks in the rim cooling air holes,
and, if necessary, replacing the discs
with serviceable parts. This proposed
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AD would require the same inspections,
and would reduce the compliance times
for eddy current inspection (ECI) for the
RR RB211–22B–02 engines. This
proposed AD results from the
manufacturer reducing their
recommended compliance times for
inspections on RB211–22B–02 engines.
We are proposing this AD to prevent
possible disc failure, which could result
in an uncontained engine failure and
damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by March 31, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD:
• By mail: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–NE–
62–AD, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA 01803–5299.
• By fax: (781) 238–7055.
• By e-mail: 9-aneadcomment@faa.gov.
You can get the service information
identified in this proposed AD from
Rolls-Royce plc, PO Box 31, Derby,
England; telephone: 011 44 1332–
249428, fax: 011 44 1332–249223.
You may examine the AD docket, by
appointment, at the FAA, New England
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,
12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian
Dargin, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803–
5299; telephone (781) 238–7178, fax
(781) 238–7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposal. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
2000–NE–62–AD’’ in the subject line of
your comments. If you want us to
acknowledge receipt of your mailed
comments, send us a self-addressed,
stamped postcard with the docket
number written on it; we will datestamp your postcard and mail it back to
you. We specifically invite comments
on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. If a person contacts us
verbally, and that contact relates to a
substantive part of this proposed AD,
we will summarize the contact and
place the summary in the docket. We
will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend the
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proposed AD in light of those
comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket
(including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. See
ADDRESSES for the location.
Discussion
On December 15, 2004, the FAA
issued AD 2004–26–03, Amendment
39–13915 (69 FR 77881, December 29,
2004) for RR models RB211–535E4–37,
RB211–535E4–B–37, RB211–535C–37,
RB211–535E4–B–75, and RB211–22B–
02 turbofan engines. That AD requires
inspecting certain HP turbine discs,
manufactured between 1989 and 1999,
for cracks in the rim cooling air holes,
and, if necessary, replacing the discs
with serviceable parts.
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Actions Since AD 2004–26–03 Was
Issued
Since we issued AD 2004–26–03, the
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which
is the airworthiness authority for the
United Kingdom, notified us that an
unsafe condition might exist on RR
model RB211–22B–02 turbofan engines
manufactured between 1989 and 1999.
The CAA advises that cracks were found
in a Trent 800 HP turbine disc
attributable to machining anomalies
during new manufacture. The RB211–
22B–02 HP turbine is similar in design
to the Trent 800, manufactured at the
same facility and with the same tooling.
This proposed AD would require
inspection of certain HP turbine discs,
manufactured between 1989 and 1999,
for cracks in the rim cooling air holes,
and, if necessary, replacement with
serviceable parts. We are reducing the
inspection schedules required by AD
2004–26–03, for the high risk discs
installed on model RB211–22B–02
engines. This AD retains the same
inspection schedules, currently required
for RR models RB211–535E4–37,
RB211–535E4–B–37, RB211–535C–37,
RB211–535E4–B–75 turbofan engines
that were in AD 2004–26–03. The
actions specified in this proposed AD
are intended to prevent possible disc
failure, which could result in an
uncontained engine failure and damage
to the airplane.
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
This engine model is manufactured in
the United Kingdom and is type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of section
21.29 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
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applicable bilateral airworthiness
agreement. Under this bilateral
airworthiness agreement, the CAA has
kept the FAA informed of the situation
described above. We have examined the
findings of the CAA, reviewed all
available information, and determined
that AD action is necessary for products
of this type design that are certificated
for operation in the United States.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the
technical contents of RR ASB RB.211–
72–AE717, dated January 21, 2005, that
describes procedures for inspecting the
RB211–22B disk for cracks. The CAA
classified this service bulletin as
mandatory and issued AD G–2005–
0003, dated January 24, 2005, in order
to ensure the airworthiness of these RR
RB211–22 turbofan engines in the U.K.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or
develop on other products of this same
type design. Therefore, we are
proposing this AD, which would require
the same inspections specified in AD
2004–26–03, but would reduce the
compliance times for the model RB211–
22B engine to:
• Within 500 cycles-in-service (CIS)
after January 1, 2005 or before
accumulating 11,000 cycles-since-new
(CSN), whichever occurs first, on
engines with more than 9,000 CSN on
January 1, 2005, and
• Before accumulating 9,500 CSN or
at the next shop visit after the effective
date of this proposed AD, whichever
occurs first, on engines with more than
1,500 CSN but fewer than 9,001 CSN on
January 1, 2005.
The proposed AD would require that
you do these actions using the service
information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect six RR RB211–22B engines
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 4.0 work hours per engine to
perform the proposed actions, and that
the average labor rate is $65 per work
hour. There are no required parts. Based
on these figures, we estimate the total
cost of the proposed AD to U.S.
operators to be $1,560.
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
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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
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under ExecutiveOrder
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); and
3. Would 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 summary of the costs
to comply with this proposal and placed
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy
of this summary by sending a request to
us at the address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
2000–NE–62–AD’’ in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 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.
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–13915 (69 FR
77881, December 29, 2004) and by
adding a new airworthiness directive, to
read as follows:
Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. 2000–NE–62–
AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by March
31, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2004–26–03,
Amendment 39–13915.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
models RB211–535E4–37, RB211–535E4–B–
37, RB211–535C–37, RB211–535E4–B–75,
RB211–535E4–C, and RB211–22B–02
turbofan engines with turbine discs having
part numbers and serial numbers listed in the
following Tables 1, 3, and 5 of this AD. These
turbofan engines are installed on, but not
limited to, Boeing 757, Tupolev Tu204, and
Lockheed L–1011 series airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from the manufacturer
reducing the inspection compliance times for
the RB211–22B–02 turbofan engines. We are
issuing this AD to prevent possible disc
failure, which could result in an uncontained
engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Eddy Current Inspection for All Except
Model RB211–22B–02 Engines
(f) For all except model RB211–22B–02
engines, do the following:
(1) Perform an eddy current inspection of
the high pressure (HP) turbine discs listed in
Table 1 of this AD, for cracks in the rim
cooling air holes. Use paragraph 3. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of RR Alert
Service Bulletin (ASB) No. RB.211–72–
AE651, dated November 22, 2004, to perform
the eddy current inspection.
TABLE 1.—AFFECTED HP TURBINE DISCS USING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE IN TABLE 2
Part No.
LK80623
LK80623
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27680
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
Serial No.
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Part No.
CQDY6397 .......
CQDY6504 .......
CQDY6451 .......
CQDY6452 .......
CQDY6466 .......
CQDY6468 .......
CQDY6471 .......
CQDY6496 .......
CQDY6505 .......
CQDY6653 .......
CQDY6656 .......
CQDY6657 .......
CQDY6684 .......
CQDY6883 .......
CQDY6465 .......
LAQDY6002 .....
LAQDY6083 .....
LAQDY6087 .....
LDRCZ10247 ....
LDRCZ10277 ....
LDRCZ10318 ....
LDRCZ10335 ....
LDRCZ10430 ....
LDRCZ10531 ....
LDRCZ10750 ....
LDRCZ10899 ....
LDRCZ11616 ....
LDRCZ11720 ....
LDRCZ11893.
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
UL27681
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Serial No.
LDRCZ12893
LDRCZ12985
LDRCZ13044
LDRCZ13047
LQDY6803
LQDY6814
LQDY6847
LQDY6868
LQDY6875
LQDY6892
LQDY6898
LQDY6904
LQDY6909
LQDY6910
LQDY9133
LQDY9574
LQDY9579
LQDY9672
LQDY9770
LQDY9783
LQDY9786
LQDY9900
LQDY9902
LQDY9929
LQDY9957
LQDY9982
LQDY9992
WGQDY90005
(2) Use the compliance schedule in Table
2 of this AD.
TABLE 2.—COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE FOR HP TURBINE DISCS LISTED IN TABLE 1
If Disc Cycles-Since-New (CSN) on October 8, 2004 are:
Then Eddy Current Inspect:
(1) 12,750 CSN or more ....................................................
Within 250 cycles-in-service (CIS) from October 8, 2004 or within 14,500 CSN,
whichever occurs first.
Within 500 CIS from October 8, 2004.
Before 11,000 CSN or at next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first.
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(2) Fewer than 12,750 CSN but 10,500 CSN or more ......
(3) Fewer than 10,500 CSN ...............................................
(3) On discs that pass inspection, use
paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211–72–
AE651, dated November 22, 2004, to
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permanently etch NMSB 72–AE651 onto the
disc, adjacent to the part number.
(4) Perform an eddy current inspection of
the HP turbine discs listed in Table 3 of this
AD, for cracks in the rim cooling air holes.
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Use paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211–72–
AE651, dated November 22, 2004, to perform
the eddy current inspection.
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TABLE 3.—AFFECTED HP TURBINE
DISCS USING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE IN TABLE 4
Part No.
TABLE 3.—AFFECTED HP TURBINE
DISCS USING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE IN TABLE 4—Continued
Part No.
Serial No.
UL10323 ...........
UL27680 ...........
UL27681 ...........
Serial No.
LK80622 ...........
LK80623 ...........
UL28267 ...........
CQDY6070 and higher.
All.
All.
(5) Use the compliance schedule in Table
4 of this AD.
LQDY6316 and higher.
CQDY5945 and higher.
All.
TABLE 4.—COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE FOR HP TURBINE DISCS LISTED IN TABLE 3
If Disc CSN on January 29, 2001 are:
Then Eddy Current Inspect:
(1) Fewer than 13,700 CSN ...............................................
Before reaching 14,500 CSN, or at the next shop visit after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs first.
Before reaching one of the following, whichever occurs first after the effective date of
this AD:
(i) 15,300 CSN.
(ii) Within 800 CIS since January 29, 2001.
(iii) At next shop visit.
(2) 13,700 CSN or more ....................................................
(6) For discs that pass inspection, use
paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211–72–
AE651, dated November 22, 2004, to
permanently etch NMSB 72–AE651 onto the
disc, adjacent to the part number.
AD, for cracks in the rim cooling air holes.
Use paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211–72–
AE717, dated January 21, 2005, to perform
the eddy current inspection.
Eddy Current Inspection for Model RB211–
22B–02 Engines
(g) For model RB211–22B–02 engines, do
the following:
(1) Perform an eddy current inspection of
the HP turbine discs listed in Table 5 of this
TABLE 5.—AFFECTED HP TURBINE
DISCS IN RR MODEL RB211–02
TURBOFAN ENGINES
Part No.
LK80622 ...........
LK80623 ...........
UL28267 ...........
Serial No.
LQDY6316 and higher.
CQDY5945 and higher.
All.
(2) Use the compliance schedule in Table
6 of this AD.
TABLE 6.—COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE FOR HP TURBINE DISCS LISTED IN TABLE 5
If Disc CSN on January 1, 2005 are:
Then Eddy Current Inspect:
(1) More than 9,000 CSN ..................................................
(2) More than 1,500, but fewer than 9,001 CSN ...............
Within 500 CIS after January 1, 2005, but before 11,000 CSN, whichever is sooner.
Before exceeding 9,500 CSN, or at the next shop visit after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs first.
(3) For discs that pass inspection, use
paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211–72–
AE717, dated January 21, 2005, to
permanently etch NMSB 72–AE717 onto the
disc, adjacent to the part number.
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Other Conditions for All Engines
(h) Do not perform the actions of this AD
to a disc until that disc has reached at least
1,500 CSN.
(i) Engines with an affected HP turbine disc
at shop visit on the effective date of this AD
and without the HP turbine rotor installed in
the combustor outer case, must have the disc
eddy current inspected before assembling the
engine.
(j) Engines with an affected HP turbine disc
at shop visit on the effective date of this AD
with the HPT rotor installed in the combustor
case need not have the disc eddy current
inspected at this time.
(k) HP turbine discs previously eddy
current inspected at fewer than 1,500 CSN
must be inspected again using this AD.
(l) Replace cracked HP turbine discs with
a serviceable disc.
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Definition
Reporting Requirements
(m) For the purpose of this AD, next shop
visit is defined as the first shop visit
opportunity when the HPT rotor is removed
from the combustion case.
(n) For the purpose of this AD, a
serviceable part is one with cyclic life
remaining and either not listed in any of the
preceding tables or one listed in a preceding
table, but previously eddy current inspected
and permanently etch marked with the
Service Bulletin (SB) number NMSB 72–
AE651 or NMSB 72–C877 on the disc.
(p) For all except model RB211–22B–02
engines, report findings of the inspection
using paragraph 3.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB RB.211–72–AE651,
dated November 22, 2004. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the reporting requirements
specified in paragraph 3.E. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB
RB.211–72–AE651, dated November 22,
2004, and assigned OMB control number
2120–0056.
(q) For model RB211–22B–02 engines,
report findings of the inspection using
paragraph 3.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB RB.211–72–AE717,
dated January 21, 2005. The OMB has
approved the reporting requirements
specified in paragraph 3.E. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB
RB.211–72–AE717, dated January 21, 2005,
and assigned OMB control number 2120–
0056.
Previous Credit
(o) Previous credit is allowed for the
actions in this AD for HP turbine discs with
1,500 CSN or more that were eddy current
inspected using applicable RR SB No.
RB.211–72-C817, Revision 2, dated March 7,
2001, RR TSD 594–J, Overhaul Processes
Manual, Task 70–00–00–200–223, or RR SB
No. RB.211–72–C877, Revision 1, dated
March 7, 2001.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(r) The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(s) CAA Airworthiness Directive G–2004–
0027, dated November 19, 2004, and CAA
Airworthiness Directive G–2005–0003, dated
January 24, 2005, also address the subject of
this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
January 19, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2006–23531; Airspace
Docket No. 04–ASO–14]
Comments Invited
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Proposed Modification of Restricted
Areas R–3002A, B, C, D, E, and F; and
Establishment of Restricted Area R–
3002G; Fort Benning, GA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: This action proposes to
modify the boundaries of the Restricted
Area R–3002 range complex at Fort
Benning, GA. The U.S. Army proposed
these modifications as a result of a land
exchange agreement between Fort
Benning and the City of Columbus, GA.
Specifically, the proposal would
eliminate restricted airspace over a
parcel of land that has been transferred
from the Army to the City of Columbus.
The proposal would also add new
restricted airspace over a parcel of land
to the south of the current restricted
area complex, that was ceded by the
City to the Army. In addition, a portion
of the southwest section of R–3002,
within the existing restricted airspace,
would be redesignated as a separate
restricted area, R–3002G, to better
accommodate instrument approach
procedures at Lawson Army Air Field
(AAF). The internal boundaries between
restricted area subdivisions would also
be realigned slightly to permit more
efficient scheduling and utilization of
the range complex. Finally, the names of
the controlling agency and using agency
for the restricted areas would be
changed to reflect their current titles.
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Comments must be received on
or before March 16, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the Docket Management
System, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Room Plaza 401, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC
20590–0001. You must identify FAA
Docket Number FAA–2006–23531 and
Airspace Docket No. 04–ASO–14, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
Comments on environmental and land
use aspects should be directed to: Chief
of Environmental Branch, Ft. Benning,
GA; (Mr. Patrick Chauvey, telephone:
706–545–4211).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
Gallant, Airspace and Rules, Office of
System Operations Airspace and AIM,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202)
267–8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
2006–23531 and Airspace Docket No.
04–ASO–14) and be submitted in
triplicate to the Docket Management
System (see ADDRESSES section for
address and phone number). You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those
comments a self-addressed, stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA–2006–23531 and
Airspace Docket No. 04–ASO–14.’’ The
postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before
taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. All comments submitted will
be available for examination in the
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public docket both before and after the
closing date for comments. A report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerned
with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRM’s
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov. Recently
published rulemaking documents can
also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
page at https://www.faa.gov, or the
Federal Register’s Web page at https://
www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. An informal docket
may also be examined during normal
business hours at the office of the
Regional Air Traffic Division, Federal
Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA
30337.
Persons interested in being placed on
a mailing list for future NPRM’s should
contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking,
(202) 267–9677, for a copy of Advisory
Circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking Distribution System, which
describes the application procedure.
Background
In the year 2000, a State and Federal
Land Exchange action was completed
whereby a portion of Fort Benning
Military Reservation land, in the
northwest section of the Restricted Area
R–3002 range complex, was transferred
by the Army to the City of Columbus,
GA. In addition, a parcel of City-owned
land located adjacent to, and south of,
the existing restricted areas was ceded
to Fort Benning for military use. As a
result of the land swap, the boundaries
of the R–3002 complex must be adjusted
to eliminate restricted airspace that
overlies the land ceded to the City of
Columbus, and add restricted airspace
over the land transferred by the City to
Fort Benning. With the transfer of land
to the City, there is no longer a
requirement for restricted airspace over
that section. Elimination of that section
of restricted airspace would enhance
safety for instrument flight rules (IFR)
and visual flight rules (VFR) aircraft
operations at the Columbus
Metropolitan Airport, Columbus, GA, by
moving the boundary of the restricted
area farther away from the airport. The
new restricted area over the land
transferred to Fort Benning would
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2000-NE-62-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Series Turbofan
Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR) models RB211-535E4-37, RB211-
535E4-B-37, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-B-75, RB211-535E4-C, and RB211-
22B-02 turbofan engines. That AD currently requires inspecting certain
high pressure (HP) turbine discs, manufactured between 1989 and 1999,
for cracks in the rim cooling air holes, and, if necessary, replacing
the discs with serviceable parts. This proposed AD would require the
same inspections, and would reduce the compliance times for eddy
current inspection (ECI) for the RR RB211-22B-02 engines. This proposed
AD results from the manufacturer reducing their recommended compliance
times for inspections on RB211-22B-02 engines. We are proposing this AD
to prevent possible disc failure, which could result in an uncontained
engine failure and damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by March 31,
2006.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD:
By mail: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New
England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket
No. 2000-NE-62-AD, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-
5299.
By fax: (781) 238-7055.
By e-mail: 9-ane-adcomment@faa.gov.
You can get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from Rolls-Royce plc, PO Box 31, Derby, England; telephone: 011 44
1332-249428, fax: 011 44 1332-249223.
You may examine the AD docket, by appointment, at the FAA, New
England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Dargin, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; telephone (781) 238-
7178, fax (781) 238-7199.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``AD Docket No. 2000-NE-62-AD'' in the
subject line of your comments. If you want us to acknowledge receipt of
your mailed comments, send us a self-addressed, stamped postcard with
the docket number written on it; we will date-stamp your postcard and
mail it back to you. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed
AD. If a person contacts us verbally, and that contact relates to a
substantive part of this proposed AD, we will summarize the contact and
place the summary in the docket. We will consider all comments received
by the closing date and may amend the
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proposed AD in light of those comments.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD Docket (including any comments and service
information), by appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. See ADDRESSES for the
location.
Discussion
On December 15, 2004, the FAA issued AD 2004-26-03, Amendment 39-
13915 (69 FR 77881, December 29, 2004) for RR models RB211-535E4-37,
RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-B-75, and RB211-22B-02
turbofan engines. That AD requires inspecting certain HP turbine discs,
manufactured between 1989 and 1999, for cracks in the rim cooling air
holes, and, if necessary, replacing the discs with serviceable parts.
Actions Since AD 2004-26-03 Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2004-26-03, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA),
which is the airworthiness authority for the United Kingdom, notified
us that an unsafe condition might exist on RR model RB211-22B-02
turbofan engines manufactured between 1989 and 1999. The CAA advises
that cracks were found in a Trent 800 HP turbine disc attributable to
machining anomalies during new manufacture. The RB211-22B-02 HP turbine
is similar in design to the Trent 800, manufactured at the same
facility and with the same tooling. This proposed AD would require
inspection of certain HP turbine discs, manufactured between 1989 and
1999, for cracks in the rim cooling air holes, and, if necessary,
replacement with serviceable parts. We are reducing the inspection
schedules required by AD 2004-26-03, for the high risk discs installed
on model RB211-22B-02 engines. This AD retains the same inspection
schedules, currently required for RR models RB211-535E4-37, RB211-
535E4-B-37, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-B-75 turbofan engines that were
in AD 2004-26-03. The actions specified in this proposed AD are
intended to prevent possible disc failure, which could result in an
uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement
This engine model is manufactured in the United Kingdom and is type
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of
section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and
the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Under this bilateral
airworthiness agreement, the CAA has kept the FAA informed of the
situation described above. We have examined the findings of the CAA,
reviewed all available information, and determined that AD action is
necessary for products of this type design that are certificated for
operation in the United States.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of RR ASB
RB.211-72-AE717, dated January 21, 2005, that describes procedures for
inspecting the RB211-22B disk for cracks. The CAA classified this
service bulletin as mandatory and issued AD G-2005-0003, dated January
24, 2005, in order to ensure the airworthiness of these RR RB211-22
turbofan engines in the U.K.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design. Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which
would require the same inspections specified in AD 2004-26-03, but
would reduce the compliance times for the model RB211-22B engine to:
Within 500 cycles-in-service (CIS) after January 1, 2005
or before accumulating 11,000 cycles-since-new (CSN), whichever occurs
first, on engines with more than 9,000 CSN on January 1, 2005, and
Before accumulating 9,500 CSN or at the next shop visit
after the effective date of this proposed AD, whichever occurs first,
on engines with more than 1,500 CSN but fewer than 9,001 CSN on January
1, 2005.
The proposed AD would require that you do these actions using the
service information described previously.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect six RR RB211-22B
engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 4.0 work hours per engine to perform the proposed
actions, and that the average labor rate is $65 per work hour. There
are no required parts. Based on these figures, we estimate the total
cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $1,560.
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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under ExecutiveOrder 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); and
3. Would 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 summary of the costs to comply with this proposal and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary by
sending a request to us at the address listed under ADDRESSES. Include
``AD Docket No. 2000-NE-62-AD'' in your request.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Amendment 39-13915 (69 FR
77881, December 29, 2004) and by adding a new airworthiness directive,
to read as follows:
Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. 2000-NE-62-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by March 31,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2004-26-03, Amendment 39-13915.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) models RB211-535E4-
37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-B-75, RB211-535E4-
C, and RB211-22B-02 turbofan engines with turbine discs having part
numbers and serial numbers listed in the following Tables 1, 3, and
5 of this AD. These turbofan engines are installed on, but not
limited to, Boeing 757, Tupolev Tu204, and Lockheed L-1011 series
airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from the manufacturer reducing the
inspection compliance times for the RB211-22B-02 turbofan engines.
We are issuing this AD to prevent possible disc failure, which could
result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Eddy Current Inspection for All Except Model RB211-22B-02 Engines
(f) For all except model RB211-22B-02 engines, do the following:
(1) Perform an eddy current inspection of the high pressure (HP)
turbine discs listed in Table 1 of this AD, for cracks in the rim
cooling air holes. Use paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. RB.211-72-AE651,
dated November 22, 2004, to perform the eddy current inspection.
Table 1.--Affected HP Turbine Discs Using Compliance Schedule in Table 2
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Part No. Serial No. Part No. Serial No.
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LK80623.......................... CQDY6397................. UL27681................. LDRCZ12893
LK80623.......................... CQDY6504................. UL27681................. LDRCZ12985
UL27680.......................... CQDY6451................. UL27681................. LDRCZ13044
UL27680.......................... CQDY6452................. UL27681................. LDRCZ13047
UL27680.......................... CQDY6466................. UL27681................. LQDY6803
UL27680.......................... CQDY6468................. UL27681................. LQDY6814
UL27680.......................... CQDY6471................. UL27681................. LQDY6847
UL27680.......................... CQDY6496................. UL27681................. LQDY6868
UL27680.......................... CQDY6505................. UL27681................. LQDY6875
UL27680.......................... CQDY6653................. UL27681................. LQDY6892
UL27680.......................... CQDY6656................. UL27681................. LQDY6898
UL27680.......................... CQDY6657................. UL27681................. LQDY6904
UL27680.......................... CQDY6684................. UL27681................. LQDY6909
UL27680.......................... CQDY6883................. UL27681................. LQDY6910
UL27681.......................... CQDY6465................. UL27681................. LQDY9133
UL27681.......................... LAQDY6002................ UL27681................. LQDY9574
UL27681.......................... LAQDY6083................ UL27681................. LQDY9579
UL27681.......................... LAQDY6087................ UL27681................. LQDY9672
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10247............... UL27681................. LQDY9770
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10277............... UL27681................. LQDY9783
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10318............... UL27681................. LQDY9786
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10335............... UL27681................. LQDY9900
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10430............... UL27681................. LQDY9902
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10531............... UL27681................. LQDY9929
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10750............... UL27681................. LQDY9957
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ10899............... UL27681................. LQDY9982
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ11616............... UL27681................. LQDY9992
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ11720............... UL27681................. WGQDY90005
UL27681.......................... LDRCZ11893...............
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(2) Use the compliance schedule in Table 2 of this AD.
Table 2.--Compliance Schedule for HP Turbine Discs Listed in Table 1
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If Disc Cycles-Since-New (CSN) on
October 8, 2004 are: Then Eddy Current Inspect:
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(1) 12,750 CSN or more............ Within 250 cycles-in-service (CIS)
from October 8, 2004 or within
14,500 CSN, whichever occurs first.
(2) Fewer than 12,750 CSN but Within 500 CIS from October 8, 2004.
10,500 CSN or more.
(3) Fewer than 10,500 CSN......... Before 11,000 CSN or at next shop
visit after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first.
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(3) On discs that pass inspection, use paragraph 3. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211-72-AE651, dated
November 22, 2004, to permanently etch NMSB 72-AE651 onto the disc,
adjacent to the part number.
(4) Perform an eddy current inspection of the HP turbine discs
listed in Table 3 of this AD, for cracks in the rim cooling air
holes. Use paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB
No. RB.211-72-AE651, dated November 22, 2004, to perform the eddy
current inspection.
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Table 3.--Affected HP Turbine Discs Using Compliance Schedule in Table 4
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Part No. Serial No.
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UL10323............................... CQDY6070 and higher.
UL27680............................... All.
UL27681............................... All.
LK80622............................... LQDY6316 and higher.
LK80623............................... CQDY5945 and higher.
UL28267............................... All.
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(5) Use the compliance schedule in Table 4 of this AD.
Table 4.--Compliance Schedule for HP Turbine Discs Listed in Table 3
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If Disc CSN on January 29, 2001
are: Then Eddy Current Inspect:
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(1) Fewer than 13,700 CSN......... Before reaching 14,500 CSN, or at
the next shop visit after the
effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
(2) 13,700 CSN or more............ Before reaching one of the
following, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this
AD:
(i) 15,300 CSN.
(ii) Within 800 CIS since January
29, 2001.
(iii) At next shop visit.
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(6) For discs that pass inspection, use paragraph 3. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211-72-AE651, dated
November 22, 2004, to permanently etch NMSB 72-AE651 onto the disc,
adjacent to the part number.
Eddy Current Inspection for Model RB211-22B-02 Engines
(g) For model RB211-22B-02 engines, do the following:
(1) Perform an eddy current inspection of the HP turbine discs
listed in Table 5 of this AD, for cracks in the rim cooling air
holes. Use paragraph 3. of the Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB
No. RB.211-72-AE717, dated January 21, 2005, to perform the eddy
current inspection.
Table 5.--Affected HP Turbine Discs in RR Model RB211-02 Turbofan
Engines
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Part No. Serial No.
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LK80622............................... LQDY6316 and higher.
LK80623............................... CQDY5945 and higher.
UL28267............................... All.
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(2) Use the compliance schedule in Table 6 of this AD.
Table 6.--Compliance Schedule for HP Turbine Discs Listed in Table 5
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If Disc CSN on January 1, 2005
are: Then Eddy Current Inspect:
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(1) More than 9,000 CSN........... Within 500 CIS after January 1,
2005, but before 11,000 CSN,
whichever is sooner.
(2) More than 1,500, but fewer Before exceeding 9,500 CSN, or at
than 9,001 CSN. the next shop visit after the
effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
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(3) For discs that pass inspection, use paragraph 3. of the
Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB No. RB.211-72-AE717, dated
January 21, 2005, to permanently etch NMSB 72-AE717 onto the disc,
adjacent to the part number.
Other Conditions for All Engines
(h) Do not perform the actions of this AD to a disc until that
disc has reached at least 1,500 CSN.
(i) Engines with an affected HP turbine disc at shop visit on
the effective date of this AD and without the HP turbine rotor
installed in the combustor outer case, must have the disc eddy
current inspected before assembling the engine.
(j) Engines with an affected HP turbine disc at shop visit on
the effective date of this AD with the HPT rotor installed in the
combustor case need not have the disc eddy current inspected at this
time.
(k) HP turbine discs previously eddy current inspected at fewer
than 1,500 CSN must be inspected again using this AD.
(l) Replace cracked HP turbine discs with a serviceable disc.
Definition
(m) For the purpose of this AD, next shop visit is defined as
the first shop visit opportunity when the HPT rotor is removed from
the combustion case.
(n) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable part is one with
cyclic life remaining and either not listed in any of the preceding
tables or one listed in a preceding table, but previously eddy
current inspected and permanently etch marked with the Service
Bulletin (SB) number NMSB 72-AE651 or NMSB 72-C877 on the disc.
Previous Credit
(o) Previous credit is allowed for the actions in this AD for HP
turbine discs with 1,500 CSN or more that were eddy current
inspected using applicable RR SB No. RB.211-72-C817, Revision 2,
dated March 7, 2001, RR TSD 594-J, Overhaul Processes Manual, Task
70-00-00-200-223, or RR SB No. RB.211-72-C877, Revision 1, dated
March 7, 2001.
Reporting Requirements
(p) For all except model RB211-22B-02 engines, report findings
of the inspection using paragraph 3.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB RB.211-72-AE651, dated November 22, 2004. The
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the reporting
requirements specified in paragraph 3.E. of the Accomplishment
Instructions of RR ASB RB.211-72-AE651, dated November 22, 2004, and
assigned OMB control number 2120-0056.
(q) For model RB211-22B-02 engines, report findings of the
inspection using paragraph 3.E. of the Accomplishment Instructions
of RR ASB RB.211-72-AE717, dated January 21, 2005. The OMB has
approved the reporting requirements specified in paragraph 3.E. of
the Accomplishment Instructions of RR ASB RB.211-72-AE717, dated
January 21, 2005, and assigned OMB control number 2120-0056.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(r) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, has the authority
to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if
requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(s) CAA Airworthiness Directive G-2004-0027, dated November 19,
2004, and CAA Airworthiness Directive G-2005-0003, dated January 24,
2005, also address the subject of this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 19, 2006.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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