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Differences Between This AD and the MCAI
AD
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(f) This AD differs from the MCAI as
follows:
(1) The MCAI states ‘‘When damage or
cracks are found, before next flight, contact
the TC Holder for further instructions.’’ If a
crack is found, this AD requires repairing the
crack before further flight in accordance with
an FAA-approved procedure.
(2) This AD requires that the inspection be
performed based on ‘‘hours time-in-service’’
not ‘‘flight hours.’’
Federal Aviation Administration
Other Information
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Safety Management
Group, FAA, FAA, ATTN: Sharon Miles,
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Regulations and Guidance
Group, Fort Worth, Texas 76193–0111,
telephone (817) 222–5122, fax (817) 222–
5961, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) Airworthiness Directive No. 2006–
0357, dated November 29, 2006, contains
related information.
Air Transport Association of America (ATA)
Tracking Code
(i) ATA Code 5700: Fuselage frame middle
section.
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(j) You must use the specified portions of
Agusta Bollettino Tecnico No. 139–018,
Revision B, dated October 18, 2006, to do the
actions required.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Agusta, 21017 Cascina Costa
di Samarate (VA) Italy, Via Giovanni Agusta
520, telephone 39 (0331) 229111, fax 39
(0331) 229605–222595.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest
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Texas 76193; or at the National Archives and
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on June 19,
2008.
Judy Carl,
Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0218; Directorate
Identifier 92–ANE–56–AD; Amendment 39–
15602; AD 2008–14–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming
Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating
Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain fuel injected reciprocating
engines manufactured by Lycoming
Engines. That AD currently requires
inspection, and replacement if
necessary, of externally mounted fuel
injector fuel lines. This AD requires the
same actions but adds additional engine
models and clarifies certain compliance
time wording. This AD also exempts
engines that have a Maintenance and
Overhaul Manual with an Airworthiness
Limitations Section that requires
inspection and replacement, if
necessary, of externally mounted fuel
injector lines. This AD results from
Lycoming Engines revising their
Mandatory Service Bulletin to add new
engine models requiring inspection, and
from the need to clarify a repetitive
inspection compliance time. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
fuel injector fuel lines that would allow
fuel to spray into the engine
compartment, resulting in an engine
fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 14, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as
of August 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You can get the service
information identified in this AD from
Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street,
Williamsport, PA 17701, or go to
https://www.lycoming.textron.com.
The Docket Operations office is
located at Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
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Westbury, NY 11590; e-mail:
Norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone
(516) 228–7337; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 2002–26–01,
Amendment 39–12986 (67 FR 78965,
December 27, 2002), with a proposed
AD. The proposed AD applies to certain
fuel injected reciprocating engines
manufactured by Lycoming Engines. We
published the proposed AD in the
Federal Register on January 2, 2008 (73
FR 87). That action proposed to:
• Require the same actions as AD
2002–26–01; and
• Add additional engine models,
clarify certain compliance time
wording; and
• Exempt engines that have a
Maintenance and Overhaul Manual with
an Airworthiness Limitations Section
that requires inspection and
replacement, if necessary, of externally
mounted fuel injector lines.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is provided in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments received.
One commenter, a private citizen,
states that in the proposed AD, we wish
to exempt engines that have a
maintenance manual that deals with
this subject. He asks how the mechanic
is to know if an engine has a
maintenance manual, if the mechanic
does not have access to that manual,
unless we list the specific engines that
are not applicable to the proposed AD.
He states that we should either make the
AD applicable to fuel injected Lycoming
Engines and then list the applicable and
nonapplicable engines, or do not change
the AD.
We do not agree. If the engine has an
‘‘I’’ in the prefix of the engine model
and the engine has external fuel lines,
the fuel lines require inspection. For
engines that have a Maintenance
Manual, the required inspection will be
described in the Airworthiness
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Limitations Section (ALS) in the
engine’s Maintenance Manual. For
engines that do not have a Maintenance
Manual, the required inspection will be
described in this AD and Lycoming
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 342E.
The mechanic is required to have the
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness when performing
maintenance (refer to 14 CFR 43.13).
Having the manual or access to the
manual, of an airplane or engine
undergoing maintenance is just as
important as having the proper tools to
perform the maintenance on an aircraft
or engine. We added language in
paragraph (e) to clarify that engine
models with an ALS are not included in
Table 1 and therefore are exempted from
compliance with this AD.
One commenter, a private citizen,
states that the proposed AD should be
expanded to include any other certified
engines utilizing the same fuel injection
setup and parts as the Lycoming
engines. One example is the Jacobs R–
755 engine that can be converted to a
fuel injection system via Supplemental
Type Certificate held by Radial Engines,
LTD. This installation uses a modified
IO–720 fuel injection system, including
the same fuel injection lines that are the
subject of the AD.
We do not agree. The unsafe
condition for this AD is the lack of
proper maintenance of the fuel injector
lines and support clamps. The unsafe
condition is not a problem with the
design or manufacture of fuel injector
lines. Some of the clamps are difficult
to install on the fuel injector lines and
then to the engine, resulting in support
clamps being omitted during field
overhaul or repair. The support clamps
dampen fuel line vibration due to the
impact of cooling air and vibration from
the aircraft/engine. When the lines and
clamps are accessible and support
clamp installation is easier, as in the
case of the Jacobs R–755 engine, the
clamps are properly installed and there
has not been a reported problem. Since
there has not been a reported problem
with the fuel injector lines on the R–755
engine, or any other engine, there is no
reason to include any other engine in
the AD. We did not change the AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comments
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that 17,740 engines
installed on aircraft of U.S. registry will
be affected by this AD. We also estimate
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that it will take about 1 work-hour to
inspect and replace all lines on a fourcylinder engine, 1.5 work-hours to
inspect and replace all lines on a sixcylinder engine, and 2 work-hours to
inspect and replace all lines on an eightcylinder engine. We also estimate that
the average labor rate is $80 per workhour. Required parts will cost about
$484 for a four-cylinder engine, $726 for
a six-cylinder engine, and $968 for an
eight-cylinder engine. Based on these
figures, the total cost per airplane of the
AD to U.S. operators is estimated as
follows:
• $564 for a four-cylinder engine.
• $846 for a six-cylinder engine.
• $1,128 for an eight-cylinder engine.
We estimate the total cost to U.S.
operators to be $11,062,860.
Special Flight Permits Paragraph
Removed
Paragraph (e) of the superseded AD,
AD 2002–26–01, contains a paragraph
pertaining to special flight permits.
Even though this final rule does not
contain a similar paragraph, we have
made no changes with regard to the use
of special flight permits to operate the
airplane to a repair facility to do the
work required by this AD. In July 2002,
we published a new Part 39 that
contains a general authority regarding
special flight permits and airworthiness
directives. See Docket No. FAA–2004–
8460, Amendment 39–9474 (69 FR
47998, July 22, 2002). Thus, when we
now supersede ADs we will not include
a specific paragraph on special flight
permits unless we want to limit the use
of that general authority granted in
section 39.23.
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); and
(3) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs
to comply with this AD and placed it in
the AD Docket. You may get a copy of
this summary at the address listed
under ADDRESSES.
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 Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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.
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–12986 (67 FR
78965, December 27, 2002), and by
adding a new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39–15602, to read as
follows:
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2008–14–07 Lycoming Engines (formerly
Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO
Corporation): Amendment 39–15602.
Docket No. FAA–2007–0218; Directorate
Identifier 92–ANE–56–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective August 14, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002–26–01,
Amendment 39–12986.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to fuel injected
reciprocating engines manufactured by
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Lycoming Engines that incorporate externally
mounted fuel injection lines (engines with an
‘‘I’’ in the prefix of the engine model
designation) as listed in the following Table
1:
TABLE 1.—ENGINE MODELS AFFECTED
Engine
Model
AEIO–320 ...........................
AIO–320 .............................
IO–320 ................................
LIO–320 ..............................
AEIO–360 ...........................
AIO–360 .............................
HIO–360 .............................
IO–360 ................................
–D1B, –D2B, –E1B, –E2B.
–A1B, –BIB, –C1B.
–B1A, –B1C, –C1A, –D1A, –D1B, –E1A, –E1B, –E2A, –E2B.
–B1A, –C1A.
–A1A, –A1B, –A1B6, –A1D, –A1E, –A1E6, –B1F, –B2F, –B1G6, –B1H, –B4A, –H1A, –H1B.
–A1A, –A1B, –B1B.
–A1A, –A1B, –B1A, –C1A, –C1B, –D1A, –E1AD, –E1BD, –F1AD, –G1A.
–A1A, –A1B, –A1B6, –A1B6D, –A1C, –A1D, –A1D6, –A2A, –A2B, –A3B6, –A3B6D, –B1B, –B1D, –B1E, –B1F,
–B1G6, –B2F, –B2F6, –B4A, –C1A, –C1B, –C1C, –C1C6, –C1D6, –C1E6, –C1F, –C1G6, –C2G6, –F1A,
–J1A6D, –M1B, –L2A, –M1A.
–A1A.
–C1E6.
–A1B, –C1A6D.
–A1B6.
–D4A5, –D4B5, –D4D5, –L1B5, –L1B5D, –L1D5.
–B1A, –B1C.
–A1A5, –AA1A5, –AA1B5, –AB1A5, –AC1A5, –AE1A5, –B1A5, –B1C5, –C1B5, –C4B5, –C4D5D, –D4A5, –E1A5,
–E1B5, –G1A5, –G1B5, –G1C5, –G1D5, –G1E5, –G1F5, –J4A5, –V4A5D, –K1A5, –K1A5D, –K1B5, –K1C5,
–K1D5, –K1E5, –K1E5D, –K1F5, –K1H5, –K1J5, –K1F5D, –K1G5, –K1G5D, –K1H5, –K1J5D, –K1K5, –K1E5,
–K1E5D, –K1F5, –K1J5, –L1C5, –M1A5, –M1B5D, –M1C5, –N1A5, –P1A5, –R1A5, –S1A5, –T4A5D, –T4B5,
–T4B5D, –T4C5D, –V4A5, –V4A5D, –W1A5, –W1A5D, –W3A5D.
–A1A.
–F2BD, –J2B, –J2BD, –N2BD, –R2AD, –U2A, –V2AD, –W2A.
–A1A, –A1B, –A2A, –A2B, –A2C, –AE1A5, –AE2A, –AH1A, –AA1AD, –AF1A, –AF1B, –AG1A, –AB1AD, –AB1BD,
–AH1A, –AJ1A, –AK1A, –C1A, –E1A, –G1A, –F2BD, –J2B, –J2BD, –N2BD, –R2AD, –S1AD, –U2A, –V2AD,
–W2A.
–A2A.
–A1A, –A1B, –D1B, –D1BD, –D1C, –D1CD, –B1B, –B1BD, –C1B.
IVO–360 .............................
LIO–360 ..............................
TIO–360 ..............................
IGO–480 .............................
AEIO–540 ...........................
IGO–540 .............................
IO–540 ................................
IVO–540 .............................
LTIO–540 ............................
TIO–540 ..............................
TIVO–540 ...........................
IO–720 ................................
Engine models in Table 1 are installed on,
but not limited to, Piper PA–24 Comanche,
PA–30 and PA–39 Twin Comanche, PA–28
Arrow, and PA–23 Aztec; Beech 23
Musketeer; Mooney 20, and Cessna 177
Cardinal airplanes.
(d) This AD is not applicable to engines
having internally mounted fuel injection
lines, which are not accessible.
(e) This AD is not applicable to engines
that have a Maintenance and Overhaul
Manual with an Airworthiness Limitations
Section that requires inspection of externally
mounted fuel injector lines. Those engines
models are not included in Table 1 of this
AD.
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Unsafe Condition
(f) This AD results from Lycoming Engines
revising their Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) to add new engine models requiring
inspection, and from the need to clarify a
repetitive inspection compliance time. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
fuel injector fuel lines that would allow fuel
to spray into the engine compartment,
resulting in an engine fire.
Compliance
(g) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Engines That Have Had Initial Inspections
(h) For engines that have had initial
inspections in accordance with Textron
Lycoming MSB No. 342, dated March 24,
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1972; Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342A,
dated May 26, 1992; Textron Lycoming MSB
No. 342B, dated October 22, 1993;
Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. 342B, dated
April 27, 1999; Textron Lycoming MSB No.
342C, dated April 28, 2000; Textron
Lycoming MSB No. 342D, dated July 10,
2001; and Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342E,
dated May 18, 2004, inspect in accordance
with paragraph (j) of this AD.
Repetitive Inspections
Engines That Have Not Had Initial
Inspections
(k) Inspect the fuel injector fuel lines and
clamps between the fuel manifold and the
fuel injector nozzles, and replace as
necessary any fuel injector fuel line and
clamp that does not meet all conditions
specified in Lycoming Engines MSB No.
342E, dated May 18, 2004.
(i) For engines that have not had initial
inspections previously done in accordance
with Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342, dated
March 24, 1972; Textron Lycoming MSB No.
342A, dated May 26, 1992; Textron Lycoming
MSB No. 342B, dated October 22, 1993;
Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. 342B, dated
April 27, 1999; Textron Lycoming MSB No.
342C, dated April 28, 2000; Textron
Lycoming MSB No. 342D, dated July 10,
2001; or Lycoming Engines MSD No. 342E,
dated May 18, 2004, inspect as follows:
(1) For engines that have not yet had any
fuel line maintenance done, or have not had
any fuel line maintenance done since new or
since the last overhaul, inspect in accordance
with paragraph (k) of this AD within 50
hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
date of this AD.
(2) For all other engines, inspect in
accordance with paragraph (k) of this AD
within 10 hours TIS after the effective date
of this AD.
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(j) Thereafter, inspect at intervals of 100
hours TIS (not to exceed 110 hours), at each
engine overhaul, and after any maintenance
has been done on the engine where any
clamp (or clamps) on a fuel injector line (or
lines) has been disconnected, moved, or
loosened, in accordance with paragraph (k) of
this AD.
Inspection Criteria
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(l) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 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
(m) FAA Special Airworthiness
Information Bulletin No. NE–07–49, dated
September 20, 2007, is not mandatory, but
has additional information on this subject.
(n) Contact Norm Perenson, Aerospace
Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; e-mail:
Norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone (516)
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information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(o) You must use Lycoming Engines
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 342E, dated
May 18, 2004, to perform the actions required
by this AD. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this service bulletin in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Contact Lycoming Engines, 652
Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, or go
to https://www.lycoming.textron.com for a
copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the FAA, New England
Region, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives
and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 24, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Helicopter Textron Canada Model
206A, 206B, 206L, 206L–1, 206L–3, and
206L–4 Helicopters
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
specified Bell Helicopter Textron
Canada (BHTC) Model 206A, 206B,
206L, 206L–1, 206L–3, and 206L–4
helicopters. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) originated by an
aviation authority to identify and
correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The aviation authority
of Canada, with which we have a
bilateral agreement, states in the MCAI:
‘‘It has been determined that some
helicopters have been fitted with a
CRES steel fitting, part number (P/N)
407–030–750–103, and the installation
of the tailboom attachment bolt does not
meet the design criteria.’’ We are issuing
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this AD to require actions that are
intended to address the unsafe
condition that results from an improper
installation of the tailboom attachment
bolt in the upper left-hand tailboom
attachment CRES steel fitting.
This AD becomes effective on
August 14, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 14, 2008.
DATES:
You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
regulations.gov or in person at the
Docket Operations office, U.S.
Department of Transportation, M–30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
You may get the service information
identified in this AD from BHTC, 12,800
Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec
J7J1R4, telephone (450) 437–2862 or
(800) 363–8023, fax (450) 433–0272.
Examining the AD Docket: The AD
docket contains the Notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM), the economic
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address
and operating hours for the Docket
Operations office (telephone (800) 647–
5227) are in the ADDRESSES section of
this AD. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after they are
received.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sharon Miles, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, Rotorcraft Directorate, Regulations
and Policy Group, Fort Worth, Texas
76193–0111, telephone (817) 222–5122,
fax (817) 222–5961.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on January 23, 2008 (73 FR
3887). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products which results from an
improper installation of the tailboom
attachment bolt in the upper left hand
tailboom attachment CRES steel fitting.
The MCAI states: ‘‘It has been
determined that some helicopters have
been fitted with a CRES steel fitting,
part number (P/N) 407–030–750–103,
and the installation of the tailboom
attachment bolt does not meet the
design criteria.’’
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Comments
By publishing the NPRM, we gave the
public an opportunity to participate in
developing this AD. However, we
received no comment on the NPRM or
on our determination of the cost to the
public. Therefore, based on our review
and evaluation of the available data, we
have determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Relevant Service Information
BHTC has issued Alert Service
Bulletin No. 206–06–110 and No. 206L–
06–140, both dated September 7, 2006.
The actions described in the MCAI are
intended to correct the same unsafe
condition as that identified in the
service information.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI AD
There are no differences between this
AD and the MCAI AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 2,206 helicopters (1,471 Model
206A and 206B helicopters and 735
Model 206L helicopters) of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about
.5 work-hour per helicopter to
determine if a tailboom attachment bolt
must be replaced and, if so, 1 additional
work hour to replace the tailboom
attachment bolt. The average labor rate
is $80 per work-hour. Required parts
will cost about $133 for Model 206L
series helicopters, and $71 for Model
206A and 206B series helicopters. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be
$466,916, or $253 for each Model 206L
series helicopter and $191 for each
Model 206A and 206B series helicopter.
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
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 133 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39574-39577]
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[FR Doc No: E8-14734]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56-AD;
Amendment 39-15602; AD 2008-14-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected
Reciprocating Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) for certain fuel injected reciprocating engines manufactured by
Lycoming Engines. That AD currently requires inspection, and
replacement if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector fuel
lines. This AD requires the same actions but adds additional engine
models and clarifies certain compliance time wording. This AD also
exempts engines that have a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual with an
Airworthiness Limitations Section that requires inspection and
replacement, if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector lines.
This AD results from Lycoming Engines revising their Mandatory Service
Bulletin to add new engine models requiring inspection, and from the
need to clarify a repetitive inspection compliance time. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines that would
allow fuel to spray into the engine compartment, resulting in an engine
fire.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 14, 2008. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
publications listed in the regulations as of August 14, 2008.
ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD
from Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, or go
to https://www.lycoming.textron.com.
The Docket Operations office is located at Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-
0001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; e-
mail: Norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone (516) 228-7337; fax (516) 794-
5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 2002-26-01, Amendment 39-12986 (67 FR 78965, December
27, 2002), with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to certain fuel
injected reciprocating engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. We
published the proposed AD in the Federal Register on January 2, 2008
(73 FR 87). That action proposed to:
Require the same actions as AD 2002-26-01; and
Add additional engine models, clarify certain compliance
time wording; and
Exempt engines that have a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual
with an Airworthiness Limitations Section that requires inspection and
replacement, if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector lines.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.
One commenter, a private citizen, states that in the proposed AD,
we wish to exempt engines that have a maintenance manual that deals
with this subject. He asks how the mechanic is to know if an engine has
a maintenance manual, if the mechanic does not have access to that
manual, unless we list the specific engines that are not applicable to
the proposed AD. He states that we should either make the AD applicable
to fuel injected Lycoming Engines and then list the applicable and
nonapplicable engines, or do not change the AD.
We do not agree. If the engine has an ``I'' in the prefix of the
engine model and the engine has external fuel lines, the fuel lines
require inspection. For engines that have a Maintenance Manual, the
required inspection will be described in the Airworthiness
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Limitations Section (ALS) in the engine's Maintenance Manual. For
engines that do not have a Maintenance Manual, the required inspection
will be described in this AD and Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin
No. 342E. The mechanic is required to have the Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness when performing maintenance (refer to 14 CFR
43.13). Having the manual or access to the manual, of an airplane or
engine undergoing maintenance is just as important as having the proper
tools to perform the maintenance on an aircraft or engine. We added
language in paragraph (e) to clarify that engine models with an ALS are
not included in Table 1 and therefore are exempted from compliance with
this AD.
One commenter, a private citizen, states that the proposed AD
should be expanded to include any other certified engines utilizing the
same fuel injection setup and parts as the Lycoming engines. One
example is the Jacobs R-755 engine that can be converted to a fuel
injection system via Supplemental Type Certificate held by Radial
Engines, LTD. This installation uses a modified IO-720 fuel injection
system, including the same fuel injection lines that are the subject of
the AD.
We do not agree. The unsafe condition for this AD is the lack of
proper maintenance of the fuel injector lines and support clamps. The
unsafe condition is not a problem with the design or manufacture of
fuel injector lines. Some of the clamps are difficult to install on the
fuel injector lines and then to the engine, resulting in support clamps
being omitted during field overhaul or repair. The support clamps
dampen fuel line vibration due to the impact of cooling air and
vibration from the aircraft/engine. When the lines and clamps are
accessible and support clamp installation is easier, as in the case of
the Jacobs R-755 engine, the clamps are properly installed and there
has not been a reported problem. Since there has not been a reported
problem with the fuel injector lines on the R-755 engine, or any other
engine, there is no reason to include any other engine in the AD. We
did not change the AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that 17,740 engines installed on aircraft of U.S.
registry will be affected by this AD. We also estimate that it will
take about 1 work-hour to inspect and replace all lines on a four-
cylinder engine, 1.5 work-hours to inspect and replace all lines on a
six-cylinder engine, and 2 work-hours to inspect and replace all lines
on an eight-cylinder engine. We also estimate that the average labor
rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $484 for a
four-cylinder engine, $726 for a six-cylinder engine, and $968 for an
eight-cylinder engine. Based on these figures, the total cost per
airplane of the AD to U.S. operators is estimated as follows:
$564 for a four-cylinder engine.
$846 for a six-cylinder engine.
$1,128 for an eight-cylinder engine.
We estimate the total cost to U.S. operators to be $11,062,860.
Special Flight Permits Paragraph Removed
Paragraph (e) of the superseded AD, AD 2002-26-01, contains a
paragraph pertaining to special flight permits. Even though this final
rule does not contain a similar paragraph, we have made no changes with
regard to the use of special flight permits to operate the airplane to
a repair facility to do the work required by this AD. In July 2002, we
published a new Part 39 that contains a general authority regarding
special flight permits and airworthiness directives. See Docket No.
FAA-2004-8460, Amendment 39-9474 (69 FR 47998, July 22, 2002). Thus,
when we now supersede ADs we will not include a specific paragraph on
special flight permits unless we want to limit the use of that general
authority granted in section 39.23.
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); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and
placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the Federal Aviation Administration 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 Amendment 39-12986 (67 FR
78965, December 27, 2002), and by adding a new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39-15602, to read as follows:
2008-14-07 Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming Division,
AVCO Corporation): Amendment 39-15602. Docket No. FAA-2007-0218;
Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August
14, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2002-26-01, Amendment 39-12986.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to fuel injected reciprocating engines
manufactured by
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Lycoming Engines that incorporate externally mounted fuel injection
lines (engines with an ``I'' in the prefix of the engine model
designation) as listed in the following Table 1:
Table 1.--Engine Models Affected
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Engine Model
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AEIO-320.................................. -D1B, -D2B, -E1B, -E2B.
AIO-320................................... -A1B, -BIB, -C1B.
IO-320.................................... -B1A, -B1C, -C1A, -D1A, -
D1B, -E1A, -E1B, -E2A, -
E2B.
LIO-320................................... -B1A, -C1A.
AEIO-360.................................. -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1D, -
A1E, -A1E6, -B1F, -B2F, -
B1G6, -B1H, -B4A, -H1A, -
H1B.
AIO-360................................... -A1A, -A1B, -B1B.
HIO-360................................... -A1A, -A1B, -B1A, -C1A, -
C1B, -D1A, -E1AD, -E1BD, -
F1AD, -G1A.
IO-360.................................... -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1B6D, -
A1C, -A1D, -A1D6, -A2A, -
A2B, -A3B6, -A3B6D, -B1B, -
B1D, -B1E, -B1F, -B1G6, -
B2F, -B2F6, -B4A, -C1A, -
C1B, -C1C, -C1C6, -C1D6, -
C1E6, -C1F, -C1G6, -C2G6, -
F1A, -J1A6D, -M1B, -L2A, -
M1A.
IVO-360................................... -A1A.
LIO-360................................... -C1E6.
TIO-360................................... -A1B, -C1A6D.
IGO-480................................... -A1B6.
AEIO-540.................................. -D4A5, -D4B5, -D4D5, -L1B5,
L1B5D, -L1D5.
IGO-540................................... -B1A, -B1C.
IO-540.................................... -A1A5, -AA1A5, -AA1B5, -
AB1A5, -AC1A5, -AE1A5, -
B1A5, -B1C5, -C1B5, -C4B5,
C4D5D, -D4A5, -E1A5, -E1B5,
-G1A5, -G1B5, -G1C5, -G1D5,
-G1E5, -G1F5, -J4A5, -
V4A5D, -K1A5, -K1A5D, -
K1B5, -K1C5, -K1D5, -K1E5,
K1E5D, -K1F5, -K1H5, -K1J5,
-K1F5D, -K1G5, -K1G5D, -
K1H5, -K1J5D, -K1K5, -K1E5,
-K1E5D, -K1F5, -K1J5, -
L1C5, -M1A5, -M1B5D, -M1C5,
-N1A5, -P1A5, -R1A5, -S1A5,
-T4A5D, -T4B5, -T4B5D, -
T4C5D, -V4A5, -V4A5D, -
W1A5, -W1A5D, -W3A5D.
IVO-540................................... -A1A.
LTIO-540.................................. -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -N2BD, -
R2AD, -U2A, -V2AD, -W2A.
TIO-540................................... -A1A, -A1B, -A2A, -A2B, -
A2C, -AE1A5, -AE2A, -AH1A,
AA1AD, -AF1A, -AF1B, -AG1A,
-AB1AD, -AB1BD, -AH1A, -
AJ1A, -AK1A, -C1A, -E1A, -
G1A, -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -
N2BD, -R2AD, -S1AD, -U2A, -
V2AD, -W2A.
TIVO-540.................................. -A2A.
IO-720.................................... -A1A, -A1B, -D1B, -D1BD, -
D1C, -D1CD, -B1B, -B1BD, -
C1B.
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Engine models in Table 1 are installed on, but not limited to, Piper
PA-24 Comanche, PA-30 and PA-39 Twin Comanche, PA-28 Arrow, and PA-
23 Aztec; Beech 23 Musketeer; Mooney 20, and Cessna 177 Cardinal
airplanes.
(d) This AD is not applicable to engines having internally
mounted fuel injection lines, which are not accessible.
(e) This AD is not applicable to engines that have a Maintenance
and Overhaul Manual with an Airworthiness Limitations Section that
requires inspection of externally mounted fuel injector lines. Those
engines models are not included in Table 1 of this AD.
Unsafe Condition
(f) This AD results from Lycoming Engines revising their
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) to add new engine models requiring
inspection, and from the need to clarify a repetitive inspection
compliance time. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
fuel injector fuel lines that would allow fuel to spray into the
engine compartment, resulting in an engine fire.
Compliance
(g) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Engines That Have Had Initial Inspections
(h) For engines that have had initial inspections in accordance
with Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342, dated March 24, 1972; Textron
Lycoming MSB No. 342A, dated May 26, 1992; Textron Lycoming MSB No.
342B, dated October 22, 1993; Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. 342B,
dated April 27, 1999; Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342C, dated April 28,
2000; Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342D, dated July 10, 2001; and
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342E, dated May 18, 2004, inspect in
accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD.
Engines That Have Not Had Initial Inspections
(i) For engines that have not had initial inspections previously
done in accordance with Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342, dated March
24, 1972; Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342A, dated May 26, 1992; Textron
Lycoming MSB No. 342B, dated October 22, 1993; Supplement No. 1 to
MSB No. 342B, dated April 27, 1999; Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342C,
dated April 28, 2000; Textron Lycoming MSB No. 342D, dated July 10,
2001; or Lycoming Engines MSD No. 342E, dated May 18, 2004, inspect
as follows:
(1) For engines that have not yet had any fuel line maintenance
done, or have not had any fuel line maintenance done since new or
since the last overhaul, inspect in accordance with paragraph (k) of
this AD within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
date of this AD.
(2) For all other engines, inspect in accordance with paragraph
(k) of this AD within 10 hours TIS after the effective date of this
AD.
Repetitive Inspections
(j) Thereafter, inspect at intervals of 100 hours TIS (not to
exceed 110 hours), at each engine overhaul, and after any
maintenance has been done on the engine where any clamp (or clamps)
on a fuel injector line (or lines) has been disconnected, moved, or
loosened, in accordance with paragraph (k) of this AD.
Inspection Criteria
(k) Inspect the fuel injector fuel lines and clamps between the
fuel manifold and the fuel injector nozzles, and replace as
necessary any fuel injector fuel line and clamp that does not meet
all conditions specified in Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342E, dated May
18, 2004.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(l) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
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
(m) FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin No. NE-07-49,
dated September 20, 2007, is not mandatory, but has additional
information on this subject.
(n) Contact Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; e-mail:
Norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone (516)
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228-7337; fax (516) 794-5531, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(o) You must use Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
342E, dated May 18, 2004, to perform the actions required by this
AD. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this service bulletin in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver
Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, or go to https://
www.lycoming.textron.com for a copy of this service information. You
may review copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 24, 2008.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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