Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720 Series Reciprocating Engines, 50152-50156 [2011-20519]

Download as PDF 50152 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 156 / Friday, August 12, 2011 / Proposed Rules bargaining table in an attempt to reach a consensus, as opposed to keeping key issues in reserve. The second is a willingness to keep the issues at the table and not take them to other forums. Finally, good faith includes a willingness to move away from some of the positions often taken in a more traditional rulemaking process, and instead explore openly with other parties all ideas that may emerge from the subcommittee’s discussions. E. Facilitator The facilitator will act as a neutral in the substantive development of the proposed standard. Rather, the facilitator’s role generally includes: • Impartially assisting the members of the subcommittee in conducting discussions and negotiations; • Impartially assisting in performing the duties of the Designated Federal Official under FACA; and erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 F. Department Representative The DOE representative will be a full and active participant in the consensusbuilding negotiations. The Department’s representative will meet regularly with senior Department officials, briefing them on the negotiations and receiving their suggestions and advice so that he or she can effectively represent the Department’s views regarding the issues before the subcommittee. DOE’s representative also will ensure that the entire spectrum of governmental interests affected by the standards rulemaking, including the Office of Management and Budget, the Attorney General, and other Departmental offices, are kept informed of the negotiations and encouraged to make their concerns known in a timely fashion. G. Subcommittee and Schedule After evaluating the comments submitted in response to this notice and the requests for nominations, DOE will either inform the members of the subcommittee that they have been selected or determine that conducting a negotiated rulemaking is inappropriate. Due to the court-ordered deadline, DOE plans for the subcommittee to conduct deliberations in the summer and fall of 2011 and hopes that the subcommittee will come to an agreement on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in time to publish that proposal by the October 1, 2011 date contained in the settlement agreement described above. DOE will advise subcommittee members of administrative matters related to the functions of the subcommittee before beginning. DOE will establish a meeting schedule based on the settlement agreement and VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:21 Aug 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 produce the necessary documents so as to adhere to that schedule. While the negotiated rulemaking process is underway, DOE is committed to performing much of the same analysis as it would during a normal standards rulemaking process and to providing information and technical support to the subcommittee. IV. Comments Requested DOE requests comments on whether it should use negotiated rulemaking for its rulemaking pertaining to the energy efficiency of distribution transformers and the extent to which the issues, parties, and procedures described above are adequate and appropriate. DOE also requests comments on which parties should be included in a negotiated rulemaking to develop draft language pertaining to the energy efficiency of distribution transformers and suggestions of additional interests and/ or stakeholders that should be represented on the subcommittee. All who wish to participate as members of the subcommittee should submit a request for nomination to DOE. V. Approval of the Office of the Secretary The Secretary of Energy has approved publication of today’s notice of intent to establish a subcommittee and negotiate a proposed rule. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 5, 2011. Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2011–20541 Filed 8–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P The existing AD currently requires replacing certain crankshafts. Since we issued that AD, Lycoming Engines discovered that the start date of affected engine models in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A, is incorrect. This proposed AD would correct that start date. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which will result in total engine power loss, inflight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 26, 2011. You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; telephone (570) 323–6181; fax (570) 327–7101, or on the Internet at https:// www.Lycoming.Textron.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. ADDRESSES: Examining the AD Docket DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2006–24785; Directorate Identifier 2006–NE–20–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O–360, (L)IO–360, AEIO– 360, O–540, IO–540, AEIO–540, (L)TIO– 540, IO–580, and IO–720 Series Reciprocating Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to the products listed above. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–228– 7337; fax: 516–794–5531; e-mail: norman.perenson@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\12AUP1.SGM 12AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 156 / Friday, August 12, 2011 / Proposed Rules Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2006–24785; Directorate Identifier 2006–NE–20–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On September 20, 2006, we issued AD 2006–20–09, Amendment 39–14778 (71 FR 57407, September 29, 2006), for Lycoming Engines (L)O–360, (L)IO–360, AEIO–360, O–540, IO–540, AEIO–540, (L)TIO–540, IO–580, and IO–720 series reciprocating engines. That AD requires replacing certain crankshafts. That AD resulted from reports of 23 confirmed failures of similar crankshafts in Lycoming Engines 360 and 540 series reciprocating engines. We issued that AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which will result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft. Actions Since Existing AD was Issued Since we issued AD 2006–20–09, Lycoming Engines discovered that the March 1, 1997 start date of affected engine models in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A, is incorrect. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 Relevant Service Information We reviewed Lycoming Engines MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006. That MSB describes procedures for replacing crankshafts listed by serial number in that MSB. We also reviewed Lycoming Engines Supplement No. 1 to MSB 569A, dated May 27, 2009. The supplement corrects the start date of affected engine models, to January 1, 1997. FAA’s Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:21 Aug 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 develop in other products of these same type designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would retain all of the requirements of AD 2006–20–09. This proposed AD would change the start date of affected engine models, from March 1, 1997, to January 1, 1997. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would require no additional costs of compliance over those in the original AD, AD 2006–20–09, which are $60,384,000. This proposed AD carries over the original costs of compliance. We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 3,774 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. Because the proposed AD compliance interval coincides with engine overhaul or other engine maintenance, we estimate no additional labor hours will be needed to comply with this proposed AD. Parts would cost about $16,000 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD to be $60,384,000. Our estimate is independent of any possible warranty coverage. 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 Executive Order 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. PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 50153 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), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA 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. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2006–20–09, Amendment 39–14778 (71 FR 57407, September 29, 2006), and adding the following new AD: Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming): Docket No. FAA–2006– 24785; Directorate Identifier 2006–NE– 20–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September 26, 2011. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2006–20–09, Amendment 39–14778. Applicability (c) This AD applies to those Lycoming Engines (L)O–360, (L)IO–360, AEIO–360, O– 540, IO–540, AEIO–540, (L)TIO–540, IO–580, and IO–720 series reciprocating engines listed by engine model number and serial number in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 569A, dated April 11, 2006, and those engines with crankshafts listed by crankshaft serial number in Table 5 of Lycoming MSB 569A, dated April 11, 2006. These applicable engines are manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or had a crankshaft installed after January 1, 1997. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft: E:\FR\FM\12AUP1.SGM 12AUP1 50154 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 156 / Friday, August 12, 2011 / Proposed Rules Engine model Manufacturer Aircraft model AEIO–360–A1B6 ............ Moravan ............................................................................................................................. Scottish Avia ...................................................................................................................... Valmet ................................................................................................................................ Integrated Systems ............................................................................................................ Aircraft Manufacturing Factory .......................................................................................... Beech ................................................................................................................................. Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Korean Air .......................................................................................................................... Partenavia .......................................................................................................................... Saab .................................................................................................................................. Z242L Zlin Bulldog Leko 70 Omega Mushshak C–24R Sierra or 200 Sierra R–G Cardinal Chang Gong-91 P–68C MFI–15 Safari, MFI–17 Supporter Bulldog R–6 Cardinal S–205 Trophy 212 Conversion M20J–201 Blimp Spector 42 PA–28–200R Arrow IV MF–85 Flamingo 223 112 PA–34–200 Seneca I NT STC 76 Duchess PA–44 Seminole 177 Cardinal 177 Cardinal TSC 1A3 76 Duchess PA–44 Seminole PA–44–180 Seminole C–172RG Cutlass RG Pitts S–2S, S–2B HPT–32 SF–260 T3A Firefly Extra 300 FFA–2000 Eurotrainer Apex 602P Sequoia C–182 Skylane C–206 Stationair R44 250 Renegade HR100/250 T–250 Aries Aztec C PA–23 ‘‘250’’, Aztec F WA4–21 TB–20 TB–20 Trinidad PA–24 260 Comanche SF–260 CF–34 Guepard 500–E 500–U P–300 500–S Aztec PA–23 ‘‘250’’ Quail Eagle EMB–720 Minuano, EMB– 721 Sertanejo PA–32–300 Cherokee Six PA–32–300 Evangel-Air BN–2B Islander T–300 Skyfarmer Bellanca Aerostar 600 EMB–720 Minuano Saratoga PA–32–300, Brave 300 AEIO–360–A1E6 ............ IO–360–A1B6 ................. IO–360–A1B6D ............... IO–360–A3B6 ................. IO–360–A3B6D ............... IO–360–B1G6 ................. IO–360–C1C6 ................. IO–360–C1D6 ................. IO–360–C1E6 ................. IO–360–C1G6 ................. IO–360–X178 .................. (L)O–360–A1G6D ........... (L)O–360–A1H6 .............. O–360–A1F6 .................. O–360–A1F6D ................ O–360–A1G6D ............... O–360–A1H6 .................. O–360–E1A6D ................ O–360–F1A6 .................. AEIO–540–D4A5 ............ AEIO–540–L1B5 ............. AEIO–540–L1D5 ............. IO–540–AA1A5 ............... IO–540–AB1A5 ............... IO–540–AC1A5 ............... IO–540–AE1A5 ............... IO–540–C4B5 ................. IO–540–C4D5 ................. IO–540–C4D5D .............. IO–540–D4A5 ................. IO–540–D4B5 ................. IO–540–E1A5 ................. IO–540–E1B5 ................. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 IO–540–J4A5 .................. IO–540–K1A5 ................. IO–540–K1A5D ............... IO–540–K1B5 ................. IO–540–K1E5 ................. IO–540–K1F5 ................. IO–540–K1G5 ................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Scottish Avia ...................................................................................................................... Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Siai Marchetti ..................................................................................................................... Mod Works ........................................................................................................................ Mooney .............................................................................................................................. American ............................................................................................................................ Piper Aircraft ...................................................................................................................... Ruschmeyer ....................................................................................................................... M.B.B. ................................................................................................................................ Rockwell ............................................................................................................................ Piper .................................................................................................................................. Zeppelin ............................................................................................................................. Ly-Con ............................................................................................................................... Beech ................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Teal III ................................................................................................................................ Beech ................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Christen ............................................................................................................................. H.A.L. ................................................................................................................................. Siai-Marchetti ..................................................................................................................... Slingsby ............................................................................................................................. Extra-Flugzeugbau ............................................................................................................ F.F.A. ................................................................................................................................. Apex ................................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Robinson ............................................................................................................................ Aerofab .............................................................................................................................. Avions Pierre Robin ........................................................................................................... Bellanca ............................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Wassmer ............................................................................................................................ S.O.C.A.T.A. ...................................................................................................................... S.O.C.A.T.A. ...................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. Siai-Marchetti ..................................................................................................................... Cerva ................................................................................................................................. Aero Commander .............................................................................................................. Aero Commander .............................................................................................................. Poeschel ............................................................................................................................ Shrike ................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Aeronautica Agricula Mexicana ......................................................................................... Celair ................................................................................................................................. Embraer ............................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Evangel-Air ........................................................................................................................ Pilotus Britton-Norman ...................................................................................................... Transavara ......................................................................................................................... Bellanca ............................................................................................................................. Ted Smith .......................................................................................................................... Embraer ............................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. 14:21 Aug 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\12AUP1.SGM 12AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 156 / Friday, August 12, 2011 / Proposed Rules 50155 Engine model Manufacturer Aircraft model IO–540–K1G5D .............. Embraer ............................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. IO–540–K1H5 ................. IO–540–K1J5 .................. IO–540–K1J5D ............... IO–540–K1K5 ................. IO–540–L1C5 ................. IO–540–M1A5 ................. IO–540–M1C5 ................ IO–540–S1A5 ................. Seawind ............................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Embraer ............................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Swearingen ........................................................................................................................ Piper .................................................................................................................................. King Engineering ............................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. IO–540–T4A5D ............... IO–540–T4B5 ................. IO–540–T4B5D ............... IO–540–V4A5 ................. General Aviation ................................................................................................................ Commander ....................................................................................................................... Rockwell ............................................................................................................................ Aircraft Manufacturing Factory .......................................................................................... IO–540–W1A5 ................ Maule ................................................................................................................................. Maule ................................................................................................................................. IO–540–X160 IO–540–X170 O–540–A1A5 O–540–A1B5 .................. .................. .................. .................. Airship Management .......................................................................................................... Robinson ............................................................................................................................ Helio ................................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. O–540–A1C5 .................. O–540–A1D5 .................. O–540–A4D5 .................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. American Champion .......................................................................................................... Gomozig ............................................................................................................................ Avipro ................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. S.O.C.A.T.A. ...................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. Embraer ............................................................................................................................. Maule ................................................................................................................................. EMB–721 Sertanejo PA–32–300R Lance, SP PA–32–300R Saratoga Seawind 600A Aerostar EMB–201 Ipanema T35 SX300 PA–31–300 Navajo Angel 601B Aerostar, 601P Aerostar Model 114 114B 114 Aircraft Manufacturing Factory MT–7–260, M–7–260 MX–7–235, MT–7–235, M7–235 Airship Management Robinson Military H–250 PA–32 ‘‘250’’ Aztec, PA–24 ‘‘250’’ Comanche PA–24 ‘‘250’’ Comanche PA–24 ‘‘250’’ Comanche American Champion Gomozig Bearhawk PA–23 ‘‘235’’ Apache 235CA Rallye. PA–24 ‘‘235’’ Pawnee EMB–710 Corioca MX–7–235 Star Rocket, M– 6–235 Super Rocket, M– 7–235 Super Rocket PA–28 ‘‘235’’ Cherokee 235GT Rallye, 235C Rallye F–250 Flamingo PA–24 ‘‘260’’ Comanche SF–260, SF–208 BN–2 PA–32 ‘‘260’’ Cherokee Six BN–2A–26 Islander; BN– 2A–27 Islander; BN–2B– 26 Islander II; BN–2A–21 Islander; BN–2A–Mark III–2 Trislander R–44 PA–25 ‘‘260’’ Pawnee MX–7–235 Star Rocket, M– 6–235 Super Rocket, M– 7–235 Super Rocket R–3000/235 PA–28–236 Dakota R–182 Skylane TR–182 Turbo Skylane 270 Turbo Renegade TC TB–21 Trinidad PA–46–350P Mirage TLS M20M 112TC TC PA–32–301T TurboSaratoga T182T Turbo Skylane PA–23–250 Turbo Aztec T–1020 700P Aerostar Gavilan Schweizer T182 (AK1A) EMB–400 Ipanema, IAR– 821 O–540–B1A5 O–540–B2B5 O–540–B2C5 O–540–B4B5 .................. .................. .................. .................. O–540–E4C5 .................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. S.O.C.A.T.A. ...................................................................................................................... Aviamilano ......................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. Siai-Marchetti ..................................................................................................................... Britton-Norman .................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Pilotus Britton-Norman ...................................................................................................... O–540–F1B5 .................. O–540–G1A5 .................. O–540–J1A5D ................ Robinson ............................................................................................................................ Piper .................................................................................................................................. Maule ................................................................................................................................. O–540–J3A5 ................... O–540–J3A5D ................ O–540–J3C5D ................ O–540–L3C5D ................ TIO–540–AA1AD ............ TIO–540–AB1AD ............ TIO–540–AE2A ............... TIO–540–AF1B ............... TIO–540–AG1A .............. TIO–540–AH1A .............. Robin ................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Aerofab Inc ........................................................................................................................ S.O.C.A.T.A. ...................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. Mooney .............................................................................................................................. Commander Aircraft .......................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. TIO–540–AK1A ............... TIO–540–C1A ................. TIO–540–J2B .................. TIO–540–U2A ................. TIO–540–W2A ................ TIO–540–X136 ............... TIO–540–X155 ............... IO–720–D1B ................... Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Piper .................................................................................................................................. Aero Mercantil ................................................................................................................... Schweizer .......................................................................................................................... Cessna ............................................................................................................................... Embraer ............................................................................................................................. O–540–E4A5 .................. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 O–540–E4B5 .................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:21 Aug 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\12AUP1.SGM 12AUP1 50156 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 156 / Friday, August 12, 2011 / Proposed Rules Engine model Manufacturer IO–720–D1C ................... Nauchang .......................................................................................................................... Piper .................................................................................................................................. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from Lycoming Engines discovering that the March 1, 1997 start date of affected engine models in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A, is incorrect. Lycoming Engines issued Supplement 1 to MSB No. 569A, dated May 27, 2009, which corrected the date of affected engine models, to January 1, 1997. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which will result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of 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. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 Engines for Which No Action Is Required (f) If your engine meets any of the following conditions, and you have not had the crankshaft replaced since meeting the condition, no further action is required: (1) Engines that are in compliance with Lycoming MSB No. 552 (AD 2002–19–03) or MSB No. 553 (AD 2002–19–03 Table 3 or Table 5); or (2) Engines that are in compliance with Lycoming MSB No. 566 AD (2005–19–11); or (3) Engines that are in compliance with Lycoming Supplement No. 1 to MSB No. 566 (AD 2006–06–16); or (4) Engines that are in compliance with the original issue of Lycoming MSB No. 569, MSB No. 569A, and Supplement 1 to MSB No. 569A. (5) For engines identified in paragraphs (f), (g), (h), or (i) of this AD, owners or operators may make an entry in the AD status log required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v) that this AD required no action for compliance. (g) If Lycoming Engines manufactured new, rebuilt, overhauled, or repaired your engine, or replaced the crankshaft in your engine before January 1, 1997, and you have not had the crankshaft replaced, no further action is required. (h) If Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, lists your engine serial number (S/N), and Table 5 of MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, does not list your crankshaft S/N, no further action is required. (i) For engine model TIO–540–U2A, S/N L–4641–61A, no action is required. Engines for Which Action Is Required (j) If Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, lists your engine S/N, and Table 5 of MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, lists your crankshaft S/N, replace the affected crankshaft with a crankshaft that is not listed in Table 5 of MSB No. 569A at the earliest of the following: (1) The time of the next engine overhaul as specified in Lycoming Engines Service VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:21 Aug 11, 2011 Jkt 223001 Aircraft model Instruction No. 1009AS, dated May 25, 2006; or (2) The next separation of the crankcase, or (3) No later than 12 years from the time the crankshaft first entered service or was last overhauled, whichever is later. (k) If Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, does not list your engine S/N, and Table 5 of MSB No. 569A does list your crankshaft S/N (an affected crankshaft was installed as a replacement), replace the affected crankshaft with a crankshaft that is not listed in Table 5 of MSB No. 569A at the earliest of the following: (1) The time of the next engine overhaul as specified in Lycoming Engines Service Instruction No. 1009AS, dated May 25, 2006; or (2) The next separation of the crankcase, or (3) No later than 12 years from the time the crankshaft first entered service or was last overhauled, whichever is later. Prohibition Against Installing Certain Crankshafts (l) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any crankshaft that has a S/N listed in Table 5 of Lycoming MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, into any engine. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) (m) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. AMOCs approved for AD 2006–20–09 are approved as AMOCs for this AD. Related Information (n) For more information about this AD, contact Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516–228–7337; fax: 516–794–5531; email: norman.perenson@faa.gov. (o) For service information identified in this AD, contact Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; telephone (570) 323–6181; fax (570) 327–7101, or on the Internet at https:// www.Lycoming.Textron.com. You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on August 5, 2011. Peter A. White, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011–20519 Filed 8–11–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 N5 PA–36–375 Brave DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0455; Airspace Docket No. 11–AEA–4] Proposed Establishment of Class D and E Airspace; Frederick, MD Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: This action proposes to establish Class D and E airspace at Frederick, MD, to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Frederick Municipal Airport. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 156 (Friday, August 12, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 50152-50156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-20519]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24785; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-20-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-360,
AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-720
Series Reciprocating Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive
(AD) that applies to the products listed above. The existing AD
currently requires replacing certain crankshafts. Since we issued that
AD, Lycoming Engines discovered that the start date of affected engine
models in Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A, is incorrect. This
proposed AD would correct that start date. We are proposing this AD to
prevent failure of the crankshaft, which will result in total engine
power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of the
aircraft.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 26,
2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Lycoming,
652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; telephone (570) 323-6181;
fax (570) 327-7101, or on the Internet at https://www.Lycoming.Textron.com. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone:
516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; e-mail: norman.perenson@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2006-
24785; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-20-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

On September 20, 2006, we issued AD 2006-20-09, Amendment 39-14778
(71 FR 57407, September 29, 2006), for Lycoming Engines (L)O-360,
(L)IO-360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and
IO-720 series reciprocating engines. That AD requires replacing certain
crankshafts. That AD resulted from reports of 23 confirmed failures of
similar crankshafts in Lycoming Engines 360 and 540 series
reciprocating engines. We issued that AD to prevent failure of the
crankshaft, which will result in total engine power loss, in-flight
engine failure, and possible loss of the aircraft.

Actions Since Existing AD was Issued

Since we issued AD 2006-20-09, Lycoming Engines discovered that the
March 1, 1997 start date of affected engine models in Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A, is incorrect.

Relevant Service Information

We reviewed Lycoming Engines MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006.
That MSB describes procedures for replacing crankshafts listed by
serial number in that MSB. We also reviewed Lycoming Engines Supplement
No. 1 to MSB 569A, dated May 27, 2009. The supplement corrects the
start date of affected engine models, to January 1, 1997.

FAA's Determination

We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type
designs.

Proposed AD Requirements

This proposed AD would retain all of the requirements of AD 2006-
20-09. This proposed AD would change the start date of affected engine
models, from March 1, 1997, to January 1, 1997.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this proposed AD would require no additional costs
of compliance over those in the original AD, AD 2006-20-09, which are
$60,384,000. This proposed AD carries over the original costs of
compliance. We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 3,774
engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. Because the proposed
AD compliance interval coincides with engine overhaul or other engine
maintenance, we estimate no additional labor hours will be needed to
comply with this proposed AD. Parts would cost about $16,000 per
engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the
proposed AD to be $60,384,000. Our estimate is independent of any
possible warranty coverage.

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 Executive Order 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),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA 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.

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive
(AD) 2006-20-09, Amendment 39-14778 (71 FR 57407, September 29, 2006),
and adding the following new AD:

Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming): Docket No. FAA-2006-
24785; Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-20-AD.

Comments Due Date

(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by September
26, 2011.

Affected ADs

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-20-09, Amendment 39-14778.

Applicability

(c) This AD applies to those Lycoming Engines (L)O-360, (L)IO-
360, AEIO-360, O-540, IO-540, AEIO-540, (L)TIO-540, IO-580, and IO-
720 series reciprocating engines listed by engine model number and
serial number in Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) 569A, dated April 11, 2006, and
those engines with crankshafts listed by crankshaft serial number in
Table 5 of Lycoming MSB 569A, dated April 11, 2006. These applicable
engines are manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or had a
crankshaft installed after January 1, 1997. These engines are
installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft:

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Engine model Manufacturer Aircraft model
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AEIO-360-A1B6.......................... Moravan..................... Z242L Zlin
Scottish Avia............... Bulldog
Valmet...................... Leko 70
AEIO-360-A1E6.......................... Integrated Systems.......... Omega
IO-360-A1B6............................ Aircraft Manufacturing Mushshak
Factory.
Beech....................... C-24R Sierra or 200 Sierra
Cessna...................... R-G Cardinal
Korean Air.................. Chang Gong-91
Partenavia.................. P-68C
Saab........................ MFI-15 Safari, MFI-17 Supporter
Scottish Avia............... Bulldog
IO-360-A1B6D........................... Cessna...................... R-6 Cardinal
Siai Marchetti.............. S-205
IO-360-A3B6............................ Mod Works................... Trophy 212 Conversion
IO-360-A3B6D........................... Mooney...................... M20J-201
IO-360-B1G6............................ American.................... Blimp Spector 42
IO-360-C1C6............................ Piper Aircraft.............. PA-28-200R Arrow IV
Ruschmeyer.................. MF-85
IO-360-C1D6............................ M.B.B....................... Flamingo 223
Rockwell.................... 112
IO-360-C1E6............................ Piper....................... PA-34-200 Seneca I
IO-360-C1G6............................ Zeppelin.................... NT
IO-360-X178............................ Ly-Con...................... STC
(L)O-360-A1G6D......................... Beech....................... 76 Duchess
(L)O-360-A1H6.......................... Piper....................... PA-44 Seminole
O-360-A1F6............................. Cessna...................... 177 Cardinal
O-360-A1F6D............................ Cessna...................... 177 Cardinal
Teal III.................... TSC 1A3
O-360-A1G6D............................ Beech....................... 76 Duchess
O-360-A1H6............................. Piper....................... PA-44 Seminole
O-360-E1A6D............................ Piper....................... PA-44-180 Seminole
O-360-F1A6............................. Cessna...................... C-172RG Cutlass RG
AEIO-540-D4A5.......................... Christen.................... Pitts S-2S, S-2B
H.A.L....................... HPT-32
Siai-Marchetti.............. SF-260
Slingsby.................... T3A Firefly
AEIO-540-L1B5.......................... Extra-Flugzeugbau........... Extra 300
F.F.A....................... FFA-2000 Eurotrainer
AEIO-540-L1D5.......................... Apex........................ Apex
IO-540-AA1A5........................... Piper....................... 602P Sequoia
IO-540-AB1A5........................... Cessna...................... C-182 Skylane
IO-540-AC1A5........................... Cessna...................... C-206 Stationair
IO-540-AE1A5........................... Robinson.................... R44
IO-540-C4B5............................ Aerofab..................... 250 Renegade
Avions Pierre Robin......... HR100/250
Bellanca.................... T-250 Aries
Piper....................... Aztec C PA-23 ``250'', Aztec F
Wassmer..................... WA4-21
IO-540-C4D5............................ S.O.C.A.T.A................. TB-20
IO-540-C4D5D........................... S.O.C.A.T.A................. TB-20 Trinidad
IO-540-D4A5............................ Piper....................... PA-24 260 Comanche
Siai-Marchetti.............. SF-260
IO-540-D4B5............................ Cerva....................... CF-34 Guepard
IO-540-E1A5............................ Aero Commander.............. 500-E
IO-540-E1B5............................ Aero Commander.............. 500-U
Poeschel.................... P-300
Shrike...................... 500-S
IO-540-J4A5............................ Piper....................... Aztec PA-23 ``250''
IO-540-K1A5............................ Aeronautica Agricula Quail
Mexicana.
Celair...................... Eagle
Embraer..................... EMB-720 Minuano, EMB-721 Sertanejo
Piper....................... PA-32-300 Cherokee Six
IO-540-K1A5D........................... Piper....................... PA-32-300
IO-540-K1B5............................ Evangel-Air................. Evangel-Air
Pilotus Britton-Norman...... BN-2B Islander
Transavara.................. T-300 Skyfarmer
IO-540-K1E5............................ Bellanca.................... Bellanca
IO-540-K1F5............................ Ted Smith................... Aerostar 600
IO-540-K1G5............................ Embraer..................... EMB-720 Minuano
Piper....................... Saratoga PA-32-300, Brave 300

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IO-540-K1G5D........................... Embraer..................... EMB-721 Sertanejo
Piper....................... PA-32-300R Lance, SP PA-32-300R Saratoga
IO-540-K1H5............................ Seawind..................... Seawind
IO-540-K1J5............................ Piper....................... 600A Aerostar
IO-540-K1J5D........................... Embraer..................... EMB-201 Ipanema
IO-540-K1K5............................ Piper....................... T35
IO-540-L1C5............................ Swearingen.................. SX300
IO-540-M1A5............................ Piper....................... PA-31-300 Navajo
IO-540-M1C5............................ King Engineering............ Angel
IO-540-S1A5............................ Piper....................... 601B Aerostar, 601P Aerostar
IO-540-T4A5D........................... General Aviation............ Model 114
IO-540-T4B5............................ Commander................... 114B
IO-540-T4B5D........................... Rockwell.................... 114
IO-540-V4A5............................ Aircraft Manufacturing Aircraft Manufacturing Factory
Factory.
Maule....................... MT-7-260, M-7-260
IO-540-W1A5............................ Maule....................... MX-7-235, MT-7-235, M7-235
IO-540-X160............................ Airship Management.......... Airship Management
IO-540-X170............................ Robinson.................... Robinson
O-540-A1A5............................. Helio....................... Military H-250
O-540-A1B5............................. Piper....................... PA-32 ``250'' Aztec, PA-24 ``250''
Comanche
O-540-A1C5............................. Piper....................... PA-24 ``250'' Comanche
O-540-A1D5............................. Piper....................... PA-24 ``250'' Comanche
O-540-A4D5............................. American Champion........... American Champion
Gomozig..................... Gomozig
Avipro...................... Bearhawk
O-540-B1A5............................. Piper....................... PA-23 ``235'' Apache
O-540-B2B5............................. S.O.C.A.T.A................. 235CA Rallye.
O-540-B2C5............................. Piper....................... PA-24 ``235'' Pawnee
O-540-B4B5............................. Embraer..................... EMB-710 Corioca
Maule....................... MX-7-235 Star Rocket, M-6-235 Super
Rocket, M-7-235 Super Rocket
Piper....................... PA-28 ``235'' Cherokee
S.O.C.A.T.A................. 235GT Rallye, 235C Rallye
O-540-E4A5............................. Aviamilano.................. F-250 Flamingo
Piper....................... PA-24 ``260'' Comanche
Siai-Marchetti.............. SF-260, SF-208
O-540-E4B5............................. Britton-Norman.............. BN-2
Piper....................... PA-32 ``260'' Cherokee Six
O-540-E4C5............................. Pilotus Britton-Norman...... BN-2A-26 Islander; BN-2A-27 Islander; BN-
2B-26 Islander II; BN-2A-21 Islander; BN-
2A-Mark III-2 Trislander
O-540-F1B5............................. Robinson.................... R-44
O-540-G1A5............................. Piper....................... PA-25 ``260'' Pawnee
O-540-J1A5D............................ Maule....................... MX-7-235 Star Rocket, M-6-235 Super
Rocket, M-7-235 Super Rocket
O-540-J3A5............................. Robin....................... R-3000/235
O-540-J3A5D............................ Piper....................... PA-28-236 Dakota
O-540-J3C5D............................ Cessna...................... R-182 Skylane
O-540-L3C5D............................ Cessna...................... TR-182 Turbo Skylane
TIO-540-AA1AD.......................... Aerofab Inc................. 270 Turbo Renegade
TIO-540-AB1AD.......................... S.O.C.A.T.A................. TC TB-21 Trinidad
TIO-540-AE2A........................... Piper....................... PA-46-350P Mirage
TIO-540-AF1B........................... Mooney...................... TLS M20M
TIO-540-AG1A........................... Commander Aircraft.......... 112TC
TIO-540-AH1A........................... Piper....................... TC PA-32-301T TurboSaratoga
TIO-540-AK1A........................... Cessna...................... T182T Turbo Skylane
TIO-540-C1A............................ Piper....................... PA-23-250 Turbo Aztec
TIO-540-J2B............................ Piper....................... T-1020
TIO-540-U2A............................ Piper....................... 700P Aerostar
TIO-540-W2A............................ Aero Mercantil.............. Gavilan
TIO-540-X136........................... Schweizer................... Schweizer
TIO-540-X155........................... Cessna...................... T182 (AK1A)
IO-720-D1B............................. Embraer..................... EMB-400 Ipanema, IAR-821

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Nauchang.................... N5
IO-720-D1C............................. Piper....................... PA-36-375 Brave
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Unsafe Condition

(d) This AD results from Lycoming Engines discovering that the
March 1, 1997 start date of affected engine models in Mandatory
Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 569A, is incorrect. Lycoming Engines
issued Supplement 1 to MSB No. 569A, dated May 27, 2009, which
corrected the date of affected engine models, to January 1, 1997. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which will
result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and
possible loss of 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.

Engines for Which No Action Is Required

(f) If your engine meets any of the following conditions, and
you have not had the crankshaft replaced since meeting the
condition, no further action is required:
(1) Engines that are in compliance with Lycoming MSB No. 552 (AD
2002-19-03) or MSB No. 553 (AD 2002-19-03 Table 3 or Table 5); or
(2) Engines that are in compliance with Lycoming MSB No. 566 AD
(2005-19-11); or
(3) Engines that are in compliance with Lycoming Supplement No.
1 to MSB No. 566 (AD 2006-06-16); or
(4) Engines that are in compliance with the original issue of
Lycoming MSB No. 569, MSB No. 569A, and Supplement 1 to MSB No.
569A.
(5) For engines identified in paragraphs (f), (g), (h), or (i)
of this AD, owners or operators may make an entry in the AD status
log required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v) that this AD required no
action for compliance.
(g) If Lycoming Engines manufactured new, rebuilt, overhauled,
or repaired your engine, or replaced the crankshaft in your engine
before January 1, 1997, and you have not had the crankshaft
replaced, no further action is required.
(h) If Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No.
569A, dated April 11, 2006, lists your engine serial number (S/N),
and Table 5 of MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, does not list
your crankshaft S/N, no further action is required.
(i) For engine model TIO-540-U2A, S/N L-4641-61A, no action is
required.

Engines for Which Action Is Required

(j) If Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No.
569A, dated April 11, 2006, lists your engine S/N, and Table 5 of
MSB No. 569A, dated April 11, 2006, lists your crankshaft S/N,
replace the affected crankshaft with a crankshaft that is not listed
in Table 5 of MSB No. 569A at the earliest of the following:
(1) The time of the next engine overhaul as specified in
Lycoming Engines Service Instruction No. 1009AS, dated May 25, 2006;
or
(2) The next separation of the crankcase, or
(3) No later than 12 years from the time the crankshaft first
entered service or was last overhauled, whichever is later.
(k) If Table 1, Table 2, Table 3, or Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No.
569A, dated April 11, 2006, does not list your engine S/N, and Table
5 of MSB No. 569A does list your crankshaft S/N (an affected
crankshaft was installed as a replacement), replace the affected
crankshaft with a crankshaft that is not listed in Table 5 of MSB
No. 569A at the earliest of the following:
(1) The time of the next engine overhaul as specified in
Lycoming Engines Service Instruction No. 1009AS, dated May 25, 2006;
or
(2) The next separation of the crankcase, or
(3) No later than 12 years from the time the crankshaft first
entered service or was last overhauled, whichever is later.

Prohibition Against Installing Certain Crankshafts

(l) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any
crankshaft that has a S/N listed in Table 5 of Lycoming MSB No.
569A, dated April 11, 2006, into any engine.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)

(m) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. AMOCs approved for AD 2006-20-09
are approved as AMOCs for this AD.

Related Information

(n) For more information about this AD, contact Norm Perenson,
Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-5531; e-mail:
norman.perenson@faa.gov.
(o) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; telephone (570)
323-6181; fax (570) 327-7101, or on the Internet at https://www.Lycoming.Textron.com. You may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on August 5, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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