Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines, 52288-52290 [2011-21311]

Download as PDF 52288 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2011 / Proposed Rules States Office of Special Counsel at (800) 854–2824 or (202) 254–3650. Requests for Hatch Act advisory opinions may be made by e-mail to: hatchact@osc.gov. In response to requests from a Federal employee who resides in King George County, Virginia, OPM proposes to designate that county as one in which Federal employees may run for local partisan political office, subject to the limitations established by OPM, and accept or receive political contributions in connection with elections for local public office. This proposal reflects OPM’s determination that special or unusual circumstances exist so that it is in the domestic interest of Federal employees residing in King George County to participate in these political activities. This determination is based on written material provided by the applicant, interviews with the applicant, and documentary material obtained through independent research. Principal factors leading to OPM’s determination are the proximity of King George County to the District of Columbia, the rapid growth of the county within the past few years, significant public issues associated with this growth, and a significant Federal presence within King George County. A copy of this notice will be published in two local newspapers serving King George County. If this proposed rule is adopted, OPM will amend 5 CFR 733.107(c) by adding King George County to the list of designated Virginia municipalities and political subdivisions in which Federal Government employees may participate in elections for local partisan political office in accordance with the conditions specified in 5 CFR 733.103–733.106. The addition of King George County will be listed after Herndon, Virginia, and before Loudoun County, Virginia. E.O. 12291, Federal Regulation I have determined that this is not a major rule as defined under section 1(b) of E.O. 12291, Federal Regulation. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Regulatory Flexibility Act I certify that this regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because the changes will affect only employees of the Federal Government. PART 733—POLITICAL ACTIVITY— FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RESIDING IN DESIGNATED LOCALITIES 1. The authority citation for part 733 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 7325; sec. 308 of Pub. L. 104–93, 109 Stat. 961, 966 (Jan. 6, 1996). 2. Section 733.107(c) is amended by adding King George County, Virginia, alphabetically to the list of designated Virginia municipalities and political subdivisions as set forth below. § 733.107 * Designated localities. * * * * (c) * * * In Virginia * * * King George County * * * [FR Doc. 2011–21392 Filed 8–19–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6325–48–P Examining the AD Docket DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0836; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–38–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as: SUMMARY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management. John Berry, Director. Fuel leaks from the engine have occurred in-service due to damage to sections of the fan case Low Pressure (LP) fuel tubes which run between the Low Pressure and the High Pressure (HP) fuel pumps. This damage has been caused by frettage between the securing clips and the tube outer surface, which has caused localised thinning of the tube wall thickness. The thinning of the tube wall causes the tube to fracture and fuel loss to occur. Accordingly, the Office of Personnel Management proposes to amend 5 CFR part 733 as follows: We are proposing this AD to prevent engine fuel leaks, which could result in risk to the airplane. List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 733 Political activity—Federal employees residing in designated localities. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:46 Aug 19, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 6, 2011. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom: telephone 44 (0) 1332 242424; fax 44 (0) 1332 249936. DATES: Sfmt 4702 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (phone (800) 647–5527) is the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Strom, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: alan.strom@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238–7143; fax (781) 238–7199. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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–2011–0836; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–38–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 based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We E:\FR\FM\22AUP1.SGM 22AUP1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2011 / Proposed Rules will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78). Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010–0188, dated September 20, 2010 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Fuel leaks from the engine have occurred in-service due to damage to sections of the fan case Low Pressure (LP) fuel tubes which run between the Low Pressure and the High Pressure (HP) fuel pumps. This damage has been caused by frettage between the securing clips and the tube outer surface, which has caused localised thinning of the tube wall thickness. The thinning of the tube wall causes the tube to fracture and fuel loss to occur. This AD requires inspection and, if necessary, replacement of fan case LP fuel tubes and clips. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Relevant Service Information Rolls-Royce plc has issued Alert Service Bulletin RB.211–73–AD685, Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of this Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the United Kingdom, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 110 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:46 Aug 19, 2011 Jkt 223001 take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $225 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $52,800. Authority for this Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this 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 this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) 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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 52289 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 adding the following new AD: Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA–2011– 0836; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE– 38–AD. Comments Due Date (a) We must receive comments by October 6, 2011. Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs) (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 875–17, 877–17, 884–17, 884B–17, 892–17, 892B–17, and 895–17 turbofan engines. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 777 series airplanes. Reason (d) This AD results from: Fuel leaks from the engine have occurred in-service due to damage to sections of the fan case Low Pressure (LP) fuel tubes which run between the Low Pressure and the High Pressure (HP) fuel pumps. This damage has been caused by frettage between the securing clips and the tube outer surface, which has caused localised thinning of the tube wall thickness. The thinning of the tube wall causes the tube to fracture and fuel loss to occur. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine fuel leaks, which could result in risk to the airplane. Actions and Compliance (e) Unless already done, do the following actions. Initial Inspection (f) Within 2,000 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, or before accumulating 3,000 hours-since-new or 3,000 hours-since-last inspection, whichever is latest, do one of the following: On-wing Inspection (1) Inspect the fan case LP fuel tubes (Part Numbers (P/N) FK22617, FK19213 and FK23986) and the clips that hold the fuel tubes in place. Use paragraphs 3.A.(2) and 3.A.(3) (On-wing) of RR Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211–73–D685, Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010, or In-shop Inspection (2) Inspect the fan case LP fuel tubes (P/ N FK22617, FK19213 and FK23986) and the clips that hold the fuel tubes in place. Use E:\FR\FM\22AUP1.SGM 22AUP1 52290 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 162 / Monday, August 22, 2011 / Proposed Rules paragraphs 3.B.(2) and 3.B.(3) (In-shop) of RR NMSB RB.211–73–D685, Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010. Repetitive Inspection (g) Following accomplishment of the initial inspection in compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, repeat the inspection at intervals not exceeding 3,000 hours, and, if necessary, replace the fan case LP fuel tubes (P/N FK22617, FK19213 and FK23986) and the clips that hold the fuel tubes in place. Use paragraphs 3.A.(2) and 3.A.(3) (On-wing) or 3.B.(2) and 3.B.(3) (In-shop) of RR NMSB RB.211–73–D685, Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010. FAA AD Differences (h) None. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (j) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2010–0188, dated September 20, 2010, and Rolls-Royce plc Alert Service Bulletin RB.211–73–AD685, Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010, for related information. Contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom: telephone 44 (0) 1332 242424; fax 44 (0) 1332 249936, for a copy of this service information. (k) Contact Alan Strom, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: alan.strom@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238–7143; fax (781) 238–7199, for more information about this AD. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 5, 2011. Peter A. White, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011–21311 Filed 8–19–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS [Docket No. FAA–2011–0627; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–27] Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pelion, SC Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:46 Aug 19, 2011 Jkt 223001 This action proposes to amend Class E Airspace at Pelion, SC, as new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed at Lexington County Airport at Pelion. This action would enhance the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also would recognize the airport name change to Lexington County Airport at Pelion. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 6, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA, Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this rule to: U. S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001; Telephone: 1–800–647– 5527; Fax: 202–493–2251. You must identify the Docket Number FAA–2011– 0627; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–27, at the beginning of your comments. You may also submit and review received comments through the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305–6364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Comments Invited Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. Communications should identify both docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA– 2011–0627; Airspace Docket No. 11– ASO–27) and be submitted in triplicate to the Docket Management System (see ADDRESSES section for address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov. Annotators wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped postcard on which the following PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 statement is made: ‘‘Comments to Docket No. FAA–2011–0627; Airspace Docket No. 11–ASO–27.’’ The postcard will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter. All communications received before the specified closing date for comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. The proposal contained in this notice may be changed in light of the comments received. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the docket. Availability of NPRMs An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded from and comments submitted through https:// www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking documents can also be accessed through the FAA’s Web page at https://www.faa.gov/ airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/ publications/airspace_amendments/. You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. An informal docket may also be examined during normal business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia 30337. Persons interested in being placed on a mailing list for future NPRMs should contact the FAA’s Office of Rulemaking, (202) 267–9677, to request a copy of Advisory circular No. 11–2A, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking distribution System, which describes the application procedure. The Proposal The FAA is considering an amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to support new standard instrument approach procedures developed at Lexington County Airport at Pelion, Pelion, SC. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary due to the design of new arrival procedures, and for continued safety and management of IFR operations at the airport. Also, the airport name would be changed from Corporate Airport to Lexington County Airport at Pelion. Class E airspace designations are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9U, dated August 18, 2010, E:\FR\FM\22AUP1.SGM 22AUP1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0836; Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-38-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 800 Series 
Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory 
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by an aviation 
authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe 
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 
condition as:

    Fuel leaks from the engine have occurred in-service due to 
damage to sections of the fan case Low Pressure (LP) fuel tubes 
which run between the Low Pressure and the High Pressure (HP) fuel 
pumps. This damage has been caused by frettage between the securing 
clips and the tube outer surface, which has caused localised 
thinning of the tube wall thickness. The thinning of the tube wall 
causes the tube to fracture and fuel loss to occur.

We are proposing this AD to prevent engine fuel leaks, which could 
result in risk to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 6, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground 
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Rolls-Royce 
plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom: telephone 44 (0) 
1332 242424; fax 44 (0) 1332 249936.

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 proposed AD, the regulatory 
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street 
address for the Docket Operations office (phone (800) 647-5527) is the 
same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments 
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Strom, Aerospace Engineer, Engine 
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: 
alan.strom@faa.gov; telephone (781) 238-7143; fax (781) 238-7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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-2011-0836; 
Directorate Identifier 2010-NE-38-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 based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We

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will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search 
function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any 
of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who 
sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, 
business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy 
Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 
FR 19477-78).

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2010-0188, dated September 20, 2010 (referred 
to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    Fuel leaks from the engine have occurred in-service due to 
damage to sections of the fan case Low Pressure (LP) fuel tubes 
which run between the Low Pressure and the High Pressure (HP) fuel 
pumps. This damage has been caused by frettage between the securing 
clips and the tube outer surface, which has caused localised 
thinning of the tube wall thickness. The thinning of the tube wall 
causes the tube to fracture and fuel loss to occur.
    This AD requires inspection and, if necessary, replacement of 
fan case LP fuel tubes and clips.

Relevant Service Information

    Rolls-Royce plc has issued Alert Service Bulletin RB.211-73-AD685, 
Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010. The actions described in this 
service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition 
identified in the MCAI.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of this Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of the 
United Kingdom, and is approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom, they have 
notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe 
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of 
the same type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 110 products 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-
hours per product to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $225 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $52,800.

Authority for this Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    (3) 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.

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 adding the following new AD:

Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. FAA-2011-0836; Directorate Identifier 
2010-NE-38-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) We must receive comments by October 6, 2011.

Affected Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Trent 875-17, 877-
17, 884-17, 884B-17, 892-17, 892B-17, and 895-17 turbofan engines. 
These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Boeing 777 
series airplanes.

Reason

    (d) This AD results from:
    Fuel leaks from the engine have occurred in-service due to 
damage to sections of the fan case Low Pressure (LP) fuel tubes 
which run between the Low Pressure and the High Pressure (HP) fuel 
pumps. This damage has been caused by frettage between the securing 
clips and the tube outer surface, which has caused localised 
thinning of the tube wall thickness. The thinning of the tube wall 
causes the tube to fracture and fuel loss to occur.
    We are issuing this AD to prevent engine fuel leaks, which could 
result in risk to the airplane.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Unless already done, do the following actions.

Initial Inspection

    (f) Within 2,000 hours in service after the effective date of 
this AD, or before accumulating 3,000 hours-since-new or 3,000 
hours-since-last inspection, whichever is latest, do one of the 
following:

On-wing Inspection

    (1) Inspect the fan case LP fuel tubes (Part Numbers (P/N) 
FK22617, FK19213 and FK23986) and the clips that hold the fuel tubes 
in place. Use paragraphs 3.A.(2) and 3.A.(3) (On-wing) of RR Non-
Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) RB.211-73-D685, Revision 5, 
dated August 18, 2010, or

In-shop Inspection

    (2) Inspect the fan case LP fuel tubes (P/N FK22617, FK19213 and 
FK23986) and the clips that hold the fuel tubes in place. Use

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paragraphs 3.B.(2) and 3.B.(3) (In-shop) of RR NMSB RB.211-73-D685, 
Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010.

Repetitive Inspection

    (g) Following accomplishment of the initial inspection in 
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of 
this AD, repeat the inspection at intervals not exceeding 3,000 
hours, and, if necessary, replace the fan case LP fuel tubes (P/N 
FK22617, FK19213 and FK23986) and the clips that hold the fuel tubes 
in place. Use paragraphs 3.A.(2) and 3.A.(3) (On-wing) or 3.B.(2) 
and 3.B.(3) (In-shop) of RR NMSB RB.211-73-D685, Revision 5, dated 
August 18, 2010.

FAA AD Differences

    (h) None.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (i) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (j) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2010-
0188, dated September 20, 2010, and Rolls-Royce plc Alert Service 
Bulletin RB.211-73-AD685, Revision 5, dated August 18, 2010, for 
related information. Contact Rolls-Royce plc, P.O. Box 31, Derby, 
DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom: telephone 44 (0) 1332 242424; fax 44 (0) 
1332 249936, for a copy of this service information.
    (k) Contact Alan Strom, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification 
Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England 
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: alan.strom@faa.gov; 
telephone (781) 238-7143; fax (781) 238-7199, for more information 
about this AD.


    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 5, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-21311 Filed 8-19-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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