Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. ALF502 Series and LF507 Series Turbofan Engines, 901-904 [E9-29987]
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Signed in Washington, DC, on December
30, 2009.
Chris P. Beyerhelm,
Acting Executive Vice President, Commodity
Credit Corporation.
[FR Doc. 2010–7 Filed 1–6–10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–05–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–0096; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NE–39–AD; Amendment 39–
16141; AD 2009–26–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell
International Inc. ALF502 Series and
LF507 Series Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD) for
Honeywell International Inc. ALF502
series and LF507 series turbofan engines
with certain fuel manifold assemblies
installed. That AD currently requires
initial and repetitive on-wing eddy
current or in-shop fluorescent penetrant
inspections of certain part number (P/N)
fuel manifold assemblies for cracks, and
replacement of cracked fuel manifolds
with serviceable manifolds. This AD
continues to require inspecting those
fuel manifolds for cracks, adds leak
checks of certain additional P/N fuel
manifolds, and specifies replacement of
the affected manifolds as an optional
terminating action in lieu of the
repetitive inspections. This AD results
from reports of fire in the engine
nacelle. We are issuing this AD to detect
cracks in certain fuel manifolds and fuel
leaks from other fuel manifolds, which
could result in a fire in the engine
nacelle and a hazard to the aircraft.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 11, 2010. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of
AlliedSignal Service Bulletin (SB) ALF/
LF 73–1002, Revision 1, dated March
24, 1997, listed in this AD as of
February 11, 2010. The Director of the
Federal Register previously approved
the incorporation by reference of SB
ALF/LF 73–1002, dated December 22,
1995, listed in this AD as of July 28,
1997 (62 FR 28994, May 29, 1997).
ADDRESSES: You can get the service
information identified in this AD from
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Honeywell International Inc., P.O. Box
52181, Phoenix, AZ 85072–2181;
telephone (800) 601–3099 (U.S.A.) or
(602) 365–3099 (International); or go to:
https://portal.honeywell.com/wps/
portal/aero.
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:
Robert Baitoo, Aerospace Engineer, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA
90712–4137; e-mail:
robert.baitoo@faa.gov; telephone (562)
627–5245; fax (562) 627–5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA
proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 97–11–05, Amendment
39–10034 (62 FR 28994, May 29, 1997),
with a proposed AD. The proposed AD
applies to Honeywell International Inc.
ALF502 series and LF507 series
turbofan engines with certain fuel
manifold assemblies installed. We
published the proposed AD in the
Federal Register on April 13, 2009 (74
FR 16803). That action proposed to
continue to require inspecting those fuel
manifolds for cracks, would also add
leak checks of certain additional P/N
fuel manifolds, and would specify
replacement of the affected manifolds as
an optional terminating action in lieu of
the repetitive inspections.
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 received no
comments on the proposal or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Clarification in Optional Terminating
Action Paragraph
Paragraph (i) of this AD is partially
revised from, ‘‘* * * terminates the
repetitive inspection requirement
specified in paragraphs (f)(1)(iii),
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(f)(2)(iii), (g), and (h) of this AD.’’ to
‘‘* * * terminates the inspection
requirement of this AD.’’ This change
was made because replacing a fuel
manifold assembly that has a P/N
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, or
an FAA-approved equivalent part,
terminates all inspection requirements
of this AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data and determined that air
safety and the public interest require
adopting the AD with the change
described previously. We have
determined that this change will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
156 engines installed on airplanes of
U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
will take about 7 work-hours per engine
to perform the required actions, and that
the average labor rate is $80 per workhour. Required parts will cost about
$50,000 per engine. Based on these
figures, we estimate the total cost of this
AD to U.S. operators to be $7,887,360.
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.
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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.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 97–11–05,
Amendment 39–10034.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Honeywell
International Inc. ALF502L and ALF502R
series, and LF507–1F and LF507–1H turbofan
engines with fuel manifolds, part numbers
(P/Ns) 2–163–620–9, 2–163–620–10, 2–163–
620–17, 2–163–620–18, 2–163–620–23, 2–
163–620–24, 2–163–620–25, 2–163–620–26,
2–163–620–27, 2–163–620–28, 2–163–620–
33, 2–163–620–34, 2–163–620–35, 2–163–
620–36, 2–163–620–37, or 2–163–620–38,
installed. These engines are installed on, but
not limited to, Bombardier CL–600–1A11 and
BAE Systems 146–100/A, –200/A, and –300/
A, and AVRO 146–RJ70A, –RJ85A, and
–RJ100A airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
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:
(d) This AD results from reports of fire in
the engine nacelle. We are issuing this AD to
detect cracks in certain fuel manifolds and
fuel leaks from other fuel manifolds, which
could result in a fire in the engine nacelle
and a hazard to the aircraft.
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.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Amendment 39–10034 (62 FR
28994, May 29, 1997), and by adding a
new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39–16141, to read as
follows:
2009–26–06 Honeywell International Inc.
(Formerly AlliedSignal and TextronLycoming): Amendment 39–16141.
Docket No. FAA–2007–0096; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NE–39–AD.
Effective Date
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(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective February 11, 2010.
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Initial Inspection for Cracks in Fuel
Manifold Assemblies That Have a P/N Listed
in Paragraph (c) of This AD, Except P/Ns
2–163–620–37 or 2–163–620–38
(f) Using the following compliance times,
perform initial and repetitive on-wing eddy
current inspections (ECI) or in-shop
fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPI) of
fuel manifold assemblies having a P/N listed
in the paragraph (c) of this AD, except P/Ns
2–163–620–37 or 2–163–620–38. Use
paragraphs 2.A.(1) through 2.A.(3)(d) of the
accomplishment instructions of AlliedSignal
Service Bulletin ALF/LF 73–1002, Revision
1, dated March 24, 1997 or original issue
dated December 22, 1995, to perform the
inspections.
(1) For ALF502L series engines:
(i) For fuel manifold assemblies with 3,250
or more cycles since new (CSN) or unknown
CSN on July 28, 1997 (the effective date of
AD 97–11–05), inspect at the next hot section
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inspection (HSI), or 2,000 cycles-in-service
(CIS) after July 28, 1997, whichever occurs
first.
(ii) For fuel manifold assemblies with less
than 3,250 CSN on July 28, 1997, inspect at
the next HSI or before accumulating 5,250
CSN, whichever occurs first.
(iii) Thereafter, inspect at HSI intervals not
to exceed 2,000 cycles-since-last inspection
(CSLI).
(iv) If a fuel manifold assembly is found
cracked, prior to further flight, replace the
fuel manifold assembly with an FAAapproved serviceable assembly.
(2) For ALF502R and LF507 series engines:
(i) For fuel manifold assemblies with 3,250
or more CSN, or unknown CSN, on July 28,
1997, inspect within 1,250 CIS after July 28,
1997.
(ii) For fuel manifold assemblies with less
than 3,250 CSN on July 28, 1007, inspect
prior to accumulating 4,500 CSN.
(iii) Thereafter, inspect at intervals not to
exceed 1,250 CSLI.
(iv) If a fuel manifold assembly is found
cracked, before further flight replace the fuel
manifold assembly with an FAA-approved
serviceable assembly.
Initial Inspection for Fuel Leaks, Fuel
Manifold Assemblies, P/Ns 2–163–620–37 or
2–163–620–38
(g) For fuel manifold assemblies, P/Ns 2–
163–620–37 or 2–163–620–38, with 1,800 or
more CSN or cycles-since-overhaul (CSO),
inspect for leaks within 300 CIS after the
effective date of this AD as follows:
(1) Start engine and let stabilize at ground
idle.
(2) With the engine operating, look for fuel
leaking from the fuel manifold assembly to
the fire shield interface area (see Figure 1 of
this AD). No leaks allowed.
(3) If you find any leaks, shutdown the
engine and replace the fuel manifold
assembly with an FAA-approved serviceable
assembly.
(4) Shut down engine.
(5) Look for fuel leaking from the fuel
manifold assembly to the fire shield interface
area (see Figure 1 of this AD). No leaks
allowed.
(6) If you find any leaks, replace the fuel
manifold assembly with an FAA-approved
serviceable assembly.
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(h) Thereafter, within 600 CSLI, inspect
fuel manifold assemblies, P/Ns 2–163–620–
37 and 2–163–620–38, for leaks as specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD.
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Optional Terminating Action
(i) Replacing a fuel manifold assembly that
has a P/N specified in paragraph (c) of this
AD with a fuel manifold assembly, P/N 2–
163–620–39, 2–163–620–40, 2–163–620–41,
or 2–163–620–42, or an FAA-approved
equivalent part, terminates the inspection
requirement of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(j) The Manager, Los Angeles Certification
Office, has the authority to approve
alternative methods of compliance for this
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AD if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(k) Contact Robert Baitoo, Aerospace
Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood CA 90712–
4137; e-mail: robert.baitoo@faa.gov;
telephone (562) 627–5245; fax (562) 627–
5210, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use AlliedSignal Service
Bulletin (SB) ALF/LF 73–1002, Revision 1,
dated March 24, 1997 or SB ALF/LF 73–
1002, dated December 22, 1995, to perform
the actions required by this AD. The Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of AlliedSignal SB
ALF/LF 73–1002, Revision 1, dated March
24, 1997, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51. The Director of the
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Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of AlliedSignal SB
ALF/LF 73–1002, dated December 22, 1995
on July 28, 1997 (62 FR 28994, May 29,
1997). Contact Honeywell International Inc.,
P.O. Box 52181, Phoenix, AZ 85072–2181;
telephone (800) 601–3099 (U.S.A.) or (602)
365–3099 (International); or go to: https://
portal.honeywell.com/wps/portal/aero, 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.
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Repetitive Inspection for Fuel Leaks, Fuel
Manifold Assemblies P/Ns 2–163–620–37 and
2–163–620–38
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
December 10, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
ACTION:
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0699 Directorate
Identifier 2009–CE–042–AD; Amendment
39–16169; AD 2009–21–08 R1]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; PIAGGIO
AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A Model
PIAGGIO P–180 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are clarifying information
contained in Airworthiness Directive
(AD) 2009–21–08, which applies to
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A.
(Piaggio) Model PIAGGIO P–180
airplanes. AD 2009–21–08 currently
requires repetitive functional tests of the
manifold system and replacement of any
system that does not pass the functional
tests (i.e., movement of the steering
system). The language in AD 2009–21–
08 incorrectly references not passing the
functional tests as ‘‘movement of the
manifold,’’ and it should read
‘‘movement of the steering system’’ as
specified in the service bulletin. The
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
referenced it as specified in the service
bulletin. This document incorporates
the intent of the action as already
proposed in the NPRM. We are issuing
this AD to prevent a potentially
dangerous veer along the runway. The
steering system must be in the ‘off’
position during landing and takeoff (in
this case when airspeed is higher than
60 knots) according to the aircraft flight
manual limitations.
DATES: The effective date of this AD is
December 14, 2009, which is the same
as AD 2009–21–08.
As of December 14, 2009 (74 FR
57561, November 9, 2009), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the
following documents listed in this AD:
Page(s)
Revision
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N. 80–0249.
PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES S.p.A. Service Bulletin
(Mandatory) N. 80–0249.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI Maintenance Manual, Report No. 9066, 32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI Maintenance Manual, Report No. 9066, 32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI Maintenance Manual, Report No. 9066, 32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI Maintenance Manual, Report No. 9066, 32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI Maintenance Manual, Report No. 9066, 32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI II Maintenance Manual, Report No. 180–MAN–0200–01105,
32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI II Maintenance Manual, Report No. 180–MAN–0200–01105,
32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI II Maintenance Manual, Report No. 180–MAN–0200–01105,
32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI II Maintenance Manual, Report No. 180–MAN–0200–01105,
32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI II Maintenance Manual, Report No. 180–MAN–0200–01105,
32–50–00.
PIAGGIO AERO PIAGGIO P.180 AVANTI II Maintenance Manual, Report No. 180–MAN–0200–01105,
32–50–00.
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Service information title
1 through 9 ........................
Rev. 1 ................................
May 27, 2009.
CONFIRMATION SLIP .....
Rev. 1 ................................
Not Dated.
Cover .................................
No. D2 ...............................
Revised June 16, 2008.
1 through 8 ........................
Not Applicable ...................
March 1, 2006.
201, 202, 204, and 206
through 216.
203 and 205 ......................
Not Applicable ...................
June 16, 2008.
Not Applicable ...................
March 1, 2006.
501 through 506 ................
Not Applicable ...................
March 1, 2006.
Cover .................................
No. A3 ...............................
Revised December 19,
2008.
1 through 8 ........................
Not Applicable ...................
June 30, 2005.
201, 202, and 207 through
209.
Not Applicable ...................
December 19, 2008.
203 and 205 ......................
Not Applicable ...................
June 30, 2005.
204, 206, and 210 through
216.
Not Applicable ...................
September 14, 2007.
501 through 506 ................
Not Applicable ...................
June 30, 2005.
You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
ADDRESSES:
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Date
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
On October 7, 2009, we issued AD
2009–21–08, Amendment 39–16047
(74 FR 57561, November 9, 2009), to
require repetitive functional tests of the
manifold system and replacement of any
system that does not pass the functional
Sarjapur Nagarajan, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4145; fax: (816) 329–4090.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-0096; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-39-AD;
Amendment 39-16141; AD 2009-26-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. ALF502
Series and LF507 Series Turbofan 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 Honeywell International Inc. ALF502 series and LF507 series
turbofan engines with certain fuel manifold assemblies installed. That
AD currently requires initial and repetitive on-wing eddy current or
in-shop fluorescent penetrant inspections of certain part number (P/N)
fuel manifold assemblies for cracks, and replacement of cracked fuel
manifolds with serviceable manifolds. This AD continues to require
inspecting those fuel manifolds for cracks, adds leak checks of certain
additional P/N fuel manifolds, and specifies replacement of the
affected manifolds as an optional terminating action in lieu of the
repetitive inspections. This AD results from reports of fire in the
engine nacelle. We are issuing this AD to detect cracks in certain fuel
manifolds and fuel leaks from other fuel manifolds, which could result
in a fire in the engine nacelle and a hazard to the aircraft.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 11, 2010. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
AlliedSignal Service Bulletin (SB) ALF/LF 73-1002, Revision 1, dated
March 24, 1997, listed in this AD as of February 11, 2010. The Director
of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by
reference of SB ALF/LF 73-1002, dated December 22, 1995, listed in this
AD as of July 28, 1997 (62 FR 28994, May 29, 1997).
ADDRESSES: You can get the service information identified in this AD
from Honeywell International Inc., P.O. Box 52181, Phoenix, AZ 85072-
2181; telephone (800) 601-3099 (U.S.A.) or (602) 365-3099
(International); or go to: https://portal.honeywell.com/wps/portal/aero.
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: Robert Baitoo, Aerospace Engineer, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; e-mail:
robert.baitoo@faa.gov; telephone (562) 627-5245; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
superseding AD 97-11-05, Amendment 39-10034 (62 FR 28994, May 29,
1997), with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to Honeywell
International Inc. ALF502 series and LF507 series turbofan engines with
certain fuel manifold assemblies installed. We published the proposed
AD in the Federal Register on April 13, 2009 (74 FR 16803). That action
proposed to continue to require inspecting those fuel manifolds for
cracks, would also add leak checks of certain additional P/N fuel
manifolds, and would specify replacement of the affected manifolds as
an optional terminating action in lieu of the repetitive inspections.
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 received no comments on the proposal or on
the determination of the cost to the public.
Clarification in Optional Terminating Action Paragraph
Paragraph (i) of this AD is partially revised from, ``* * *
terminates the repetitive inspection requirement specified in
paragraphs (f)(1)(iii), (f)(2)(iii), (g), and (h) of this AD.'' to ``*
* * terminates the inspection requirement of this AD.'' This change was
made because replacing a fuel manifold assembly that has a P/N
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD, or an FAA-approved equivalent
part, terminates all inspection requirements of this AD.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the
change described previously. We have determined that this change will
neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the
scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 156 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 7
work-hours per engine to perform the required actions, and that the
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about
$50,000 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost
of this AD to U.S. operators to be $7,887,360.
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.
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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
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 39-10034 (62 FR
28994, May 29, 1997), and by adding a new airworthiness directive,
Amendment 39-16141, to read as follows:
2009-26-06 Honeywell International Inc. (Formerly AlliedSignal and
Textron-Lycoming): Amendment 39-16141. Docket No. FAA-2007-0096;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-39-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February
11, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 97-11-05, Amendment 39-10034.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L and
ALF502R series, and LF507-1F and LF507-1H turbofan engines with fuel
manifolds, part numbers (P/Ns) 2-163-620-9, 2-163-620-10, 2-163-620-
17, 2-163-620-18, 2-163-620-23, 2-163-620-24, 2-163-620-25, 2-163-
620-26, 2-163-620-27, 2-163-620-28, 2-163-620-33, 2-163-620-34, 2-
163-620-35, 2-163-620-36, 2-163-620-37, or 2-163-620-38, installed.
These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Bombardier CL-
600-1A11 and BAE Systems 146-100/A, -200/A, and -300/A, and AVRO
146-RJ70A, -RJ85A, and -RJ100A airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of fire in the engine nacelle.
We are issuing this AD to detect cracks in certain fuel manifolds
and fuel leaks from other fuel manifolds, which could result in a
fire in the engine nacelle and a hazard to the aircraft.
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.
Initial Inspection for Cracks in Fuel Manifold Assemblies That Have a
P/N Listed in Paragraph (c) of This AD, Except P/Ns 2-163-620-37 or 2-
163-620-38
(f) Using the following compliance times, perform initial and
repetitive on-wing eddy current inspections (ECI) or in-shop
fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPI) of fuel manifold assemblies
having a P/N listed in the paragraph (c) of this AD, except P/Ns 2-
163-620-37 or 2-163-620-38. Use paragraphs 2.A.(1) through
2.A.(3)(d) of the accomplishment instructions of AlliedSignal
Service Bulletin ALF/LF 73-1002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 1997 or
original issue dated December 22, 1995, to perform the inspections.
(1) For ALF502L series engines:
(i) For fuel manifold assemblies with 3,250 or more cycles since
new (CSN) or unknown CSN on July 28, 1997 (the effective date of AD
97-11-05), inspect at the next hot section inspection (HSI), or
2,000 cycles-in-service (CIS) after July 28, 1997, whichever occurs
first.
(ii) For fuel manifold assemblies with less than 3,250 CSN on
July 28, 1997, inspect at the next HSI or before accumulating 5,250
CSN, whichever occurs first.
(iii) Thereafter, inspect at HSI intervals not to exceed 2,000
cycles-since-last inspection (CSLI).
(iv) If a fuel manifold assembly is found cracked, prior to
further flight, replace the fuel manifold assembly with an FAA-
approved serviceable assembly.
(2) For ALF502R and LF507 series engines:
(i) For fuel manifold assemblies with 3,250 or more CSN, or
unknown CSN, on July 28, 1997, inspect within 1,250 CIS after July
28, 1997.
(ii) For fuel manifold assemblies with less than 3,250 CSN on
July 28, 1007, inspect prior to accumulating 4,500 CSN.
(iii) Thereafter, inspect at intervals not to exceed 1,250 CSLI.
(iv) If a fuel manifold assembly is found cracked, before
further flight replace the fuel manifold assembly with an FAA-
approved serviceable assembly.
Initial Inspection for Fuel Leaks, Fuel Manifold Assemblies, P/Ns 2-
163-620-37 or 2-163-620-38
(g) For fuel manifold assemblies, P/Ns 2-163-620-37 or 2-163-
620-38, with 1,800 or more CSN or cycles-since-overhaul (CSO),
inspect for leaks within 300 CIS after the effective date of this AD
as follows:
(1) Start engine and let stabilize at ground idle.
(2) With the engine operating, look for fuel leaking from the
fuel manifold assembly to the fire shield interface area (see Figure
1 of this AD). No leaks allowed.
(3) If you find any leaks, shutdown the engine and replace the
fuel manifold assembly with an FAA-approved serviceable assembly.
(4) Shut down engine.
(5) Look for fuel leaking from the fuel manifold assembly to the
fire shield interface area (see Figure 1 of this AD). No leaks
allowed.
(6) If you find any leaks, replace the fuel manifold assembly
with an FAA-approved serviceable assembly.
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Repetitive Inspection for Fuel Leaks, Fuel Manifold Assemblies P/Ns 2-
163-620-37 and 2-163-620-38
(h) Thereafter, within 600 CSLI, inspect fuel manifold
assemblies, P/Ns 2-163-620-37 and 2-163-620-38, for leaks as
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of this AD.
Optional Terminating Action
(i) Replacing a fuel manifold assembly that has a P/N specified
in paragraph (c) of this AD with a fuel manifold assembly, P/N 2-
163-620-39, 2-163-620-40, 2-163-620-41, or 2-163-620-42, or an FAA-
approved equivalent part, terminates the inspection requirement of
this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(j) The Manager, Los Angeles 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
(k) Contact Robert Baitoo, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood CA 90712-4137; e-mail:
robert.baitoo@faa.gov; telephone (562) 627-5245; fax (562) 627-5210,
for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use AlliedSignal Service Bulletin (SB) ALF/LF 73-
1002, Revision 1, dated March 24, 1997 or SB ALF/LF 73-1002, dated
December 22, 1995, to perform the actions required by this AD. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of AlliedSignal SB ALF/LF 73-1002, Revision 1, dated March
24, 1997, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The
Director of the Federal Register previously approved the
incorporation by reference of AlliedSignal SB ALF/LF 73-1002, dated
December 22, 1995 on July 28, 1997 (62 FR 28994, May 29, 1997).
Contact Honeywell International Inc., P.O. Box 52181, Phoenix, AZ
85072-2181; telephone (800) 601-3099 (U.S.A.) or (602) 365-3099
(International); or go to: https://portal.honeywell.com/wps/portal/aero, 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.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 10, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9-29987 Filed 1-6-10; 8:45 am]
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