Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO (WSK) “PZL-RZESZOW”-SPOLKA AKCYJNA (SA) PZL-10W Turboshaft Engines, 57900-57902 [2011-23930]

Download as PDF 57900 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 181 / Monday, September 19, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Requirements for Single Voltage External Ac-Dc and Ac-Ac Power Supplies’’ (incorporated by reference, see § 430.3), published by the Environmental Protection Agency, of a distinguishing mark for products described in this clause, is permanently marked with the distinguishing mark. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2011–23965 Filed 9–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0760; Directorate Identifier 2011–NE–10–AD; Amendment 39– 16789; AD 2011–18–07] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO (WSK) ‘‘PZL– RZESZOW’’—SPOLKA AKCYJNA (SA) PZL—10W Turboshaft Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This 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: tkelley on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with RULES An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL–10W has been recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the fuel metering pump shaft. This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent emergency landings of the affected helicopters. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown and risk to the helicopter. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 4, 2011. We must receive comments on this AD by October 19, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of WSK Obligatory Bulletin No. E– 19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date), listed in the AD as of October 4, 2011. VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:21 Sep 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 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: 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. ADDRESSES: Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (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: James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: james.lawrence@faa.gov; phone: (781) 238–7176; fax: (781) 238–7199. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 2011–0030, dated February 25, 2011, (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL–10W has been recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the fuel metering pump shaft. This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent emergency landings of the affected helicopters. To address this unsafe condition, WSK ´ ‘‘PZL–Rzeszow’’ S.A. has developed an inspection programme of the fuel metering pump shaft. For the reasons described above, this AD requires an inspection of the fuel metering pump shaft and the accomplishment of the associated corrective actions, as applicable. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Relevant Service Information ´ WSK ‘‘PZL–Rzeszow’’ S.A has issued Obligatory Bulletin No. E–19W147B/ DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date). 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 AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of Poland, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with EASA, they have notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing 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. FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date Since no domestic operators use this product, notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. Therefore, we are adopting this regulation immediately. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2011–0760; Directorate Identifier 2011–NE–10–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 with FAA personnel concerning this 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 E:\FR\FM\19SER1.SGM 19SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 181 / Monday, September 19, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 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). 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD: 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 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 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new AD: ■ 2011–18–07 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO (WSK) PZL— Rzeszow’’ SPOLKA AKCYJNA (SA): 57901 Amendment 39–16789; Docket No. FAA–2011–0760; Directorate Identifier 2011–NE–10–AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 24, 2011. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to WSK PZL–10W series turboshaft engines with a fuel metering pump, part number ALRP–5, installed. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, PZL W–3A and PZL W–3AS helicopters. Reason (d) The MCAI states that: An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL–10W has been recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the fuel metering pump shaft. This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent emergency landings of the affected helicopters. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown and risk to the helicopter. Actions and Compliance (e) Within the compliance time indicated in Table 1 of this AD, perform a one time inspection of spline teeth on the fuel metering pump shaft for excessive wear Use WSK Obligatory Bulletin no. E–19W147B/ DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date) to do the inspection. TABLE 1 Engine configuration at the effective date of this AD Compliance time for the inspection (1) Engine fitted with a fuel metering pump that has accumulated grater than or equal to 1 000 hours of engine operation since new or since last overhaul.. (2) Engine fitted with a fuel metering pump that has accumulated less than 1 000 hours since new or since last overhaul.. Within 25 hours of engine operation after the effective date of this AD. (3) Do not operate any aircraft with an engine fuel metering pump that fails the inspection required by paragraph (e) of this AD. (4) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any ALRP–5 fuel pump on an engine unless it passes the inspection required by paragraph (e) of this AD. tkelley on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with RULES FAA AD Differences (f) This AD doesn’t require reporting. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:21 Sep 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 Before accumulating 1,000 hours of engine operation since new or since last overhaul, or within 25 hours of engine operation after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) 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. Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement (2) For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 information collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Airworthiness Directive 2011–0030, dated February 25, 2011. (i) Contact James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, E:\FR\FM\19SER1.SGM 19SER1 57902 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 181 / Monday, September 19, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: james.lawrence@faa.gov; phone: (781) 238–7176; fax: (781) 238–7199, for more information about this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference ´ (j) You must use WYTWORNIA SPRZETU ˛ KOMUNIKACYJNEGO Obligatory Bulletin No. E–19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date), to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in ´ this AD, contact WYTWORNIA SPRZETU ˛ ´ KOMUNIKACYJNEGO PZL—Rzeszow’’ S.A. ´ ´ Hetmanska 120 35–078 RZESZOW; Poland; phone: (0–17) 8546100, 8546200, fax: (0–17) 8620750. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on August 18, 2011. Peter A. White, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2011–23930 Filed 9–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2011–0376; Airspace Docket No. 10–AEA–11] RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment and Establishment of Air Traffic Service Routes; Northeast United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This action amends five existing Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes and establishes four new ATS routes. The existing routes being amended are Q–42, J–60, V–16, V–229 and V–449. The new routes are Q–62, Q–406, Q–448 and Q–480. The FAA is taking this action to increase National Airspace System (NAS) efficiency, enhance safety and reduce delays within the New York metropolitan area airspace. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by tkelley on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with RULES VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:21 Sep 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 History On May 17, 2011, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend jet route J–60, area navigation (RNAV) route Q– 42, and VOR Federal airways V–16, V– 229 and V–449 (76 FR 28379). In addition, the FAA proposed to establish four new RNAV routes designated as Q– 62, Q–406, Q–448 and Q–480. The changes were proposed to facilitate the routing of westbound air traffic departing the New York metropolitan area and better sequence departing traffic with en route overflight traffic to reduce delays within the New York terminal airspace. Additionally, the changes were designed to more efficiently accommodate aircraft landing within the Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) airspace. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal. Forty comments were received. Discussion of Comments Comments received fell within three general categories: administrative issues, safety issues and environmental issues. 14 CFR Part 71 SUMMARY: reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Gallant, Airspace, Regulations and ATC Procedures Group, Office of Airspace Services, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Administrative Issues One commenter believed that there was an error in the description of Federal airway V–229 as published in the NPRM. The FAA reviewed the proposed V–229 description and determined that it was correctly published. Several commenters contend that the description of the proposed ATS route changes in the NPRM are not easily understandable to the general public. The FAA does not include a graphic depiction of ATS route proposals in a NPRM because most ATS routes extend for long distances and the reduced scale used by the Federal Register when publishing the graphic would cause the resulting ‘‘picture’’ to be compressed to such a degree that it would provide little value to a commenter. The NPRM for this proposal did include a written description of the changes for each route as well as the PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 ‘‘legal description’’ listing each point that makes up the route. For area navigation (RNAV) routes, the legal description also includes the latitude and longitude of each point. Once the establishment of, or modification of, a route is adopted in a final rule, the route will be illustrated on the appropriate aeronautical chart(s). Another commenter commented generally that the proposal circumvented the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The FAA does not agree. The APA (Title 5, U.S.C., section 553) governs the process by which agencies of the Federal government may propose and establish regulations. The FAA has fully complied with APA notice and comment requirements applicable to this rulemaking action. Safety Issues Commenters argued that the proposed routes are a danger to the public, that aircraft should not overfly residential areas for safety reasons, and that the redesigned flight paths will strain and subject airports beyond their physical limitations and place the community at risk. The FAA does not agree that the changes adopted in this rule will adversely impact safety. To the contrary, the routes have been carefully designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations. As with other major U.S. cities served by high volume airport(s), the New York metropolitan area is densely populated with residential land uses surrounding all of the major airports. Arrivals into and departures from these airports cannot avoid overflight of all residential areas. The ATS route changes in this route will not put a strain on airport operations or place the surrounding communities at risk. The route changes will, however, serve to increase the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations at the airports as part of a solution to the longstanding issues of air traffic congestion and delays. Environmental Issues The majority of the comments received dealt with one or more environmental concerns. Many opposed the changes stating that additional environmental study was required. The FAA does not agree. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires the FAA to conduct an environmental review prior to implementing any Federal action, such as the implementation of new or amended air traffic procedures. All of the routes described in this rulemaking were reviewed accordingly. Public comments received in response to the NPRM were considered during this E:\FR\FM\19SER1.SGM 19SER1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57900-57902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23930]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-0760; Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-10-AD; 
Amendment 39-16789; AD 2011-18-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO (WSK) 
``PZL-RZESZOW''--SPOLKA AKCYJNA (SA) PZL--10W Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the 
products listed above. This 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:

    An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL-10W has been 
recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded 
engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the 
fuel metering pump shaft.
    This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to 
further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent 
emergency landings of the affected helicopters.

    We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight 
shutdown and risk to the helicopter.

DATES: This AD becomes effective October 4, 2011.
    We must receive comments on this AD by October 19, 2011.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of WSK Obligatory Bulletin No. E-19W147B/DOA/2010 (this 
bulletin has no issue date), listed in the AD as of October 4, 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: 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Operations office (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: James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: 
james.lawrence@faa.gov; phone: (781) 238-7176; fax: (781) 238-7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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 2011-0030, dated February 25, 2011, (referred 
to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products. The MCAI states:

    An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL-10W has been 
recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded 
engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the 
fuel metering pump shaft.
    This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to 
further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent 
emergency landings of the affected helicopters.
    To address this unsafe condition, WSK ``PZL-Rzesz[oacute]w'' 
S.A. has developed an inspection programme of the fuel metering pump 
shaft.
    For the reasons described above, this AD requires an inspection 
of the fuel metering pump shaft and the accomplishment of the 
associated corrective actions, as applicable.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket.

Relevant Service Information

    WSK ``PZL-Rzesz[oacute]w'' S.A has issued Obligatory Bulletin No. 
E-19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date). 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 AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of Poland, 
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our 
bilateral agreement with EASA, they have notified us of the unsafe 
condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced 
above. We are issuing 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.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    Since no domestic operators use this product, notice and 
opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. 
Therefore, we are adopting this regulation immediately.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0760; Directorate 
Identifier 2011-NE-10-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 
with FAA personnel concerning this 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

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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).

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 AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    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 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 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2011-18-07 WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO (WSK) PZL--Rzeszow'' 
SPOLKA AKCYJNA (SA): Amendment 39-16789; Docket No. FAA-2011-0760; 
Directorate Identifier 2011-NE-10-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 
24, 2011.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to WSK PZL-10W series turboshaft engines 
with a fuel metering pump, part number ALRP-5, installed. These 
engines are installed on, but not limited to, PZL W-3A and PZL W-3AS 
helicopters.

Reason

    (d) The MCAI states that:
    An uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown of a PZL-10W has been 
recently reported. The investigation has shown that the uncommanded 
engine in-flight shutdown was due to excessive spline wear on the 
fuel metering pump shaft.
    This condition, if not identified and corrected, may lead to 
further uncommanded in-flight engine shutdowns and consequent 
emergency landings of the affected helicopters.
    We are issuing this AD to prevent uncommanded engine in-flight 
shutdown and risk to the helicopter.

Actions and Compliance

    (e) Within the compliance time indicated in Table 1 of this AD, 
perform a one time inspection of spline teeth on the fuel metering 
pump shaft for excessive wear Use WSK Obligatory Bulletin no. E-
19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date) to do the 
inspection.

                                 Table 1
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    Engine configuration at the
     effective date of this AD        Compliance time for the inspection
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(1) Engine fitted with a fuel        Within 25 hours of engine operation
 metering pump that has accumulated   after the effective date of this
 grater than or equal to 1 000        AD.
 hours of engine operation since
 new or since last overhaul..
(2) Engine fitted with a fuel        Before accumulating 1,000 hours of
 metering pump that has accumulated   engine operation since new or
 less than 1 000 hours since new or   since last overhaul, or within 25
 since last overhaul..                hours of engine operation after
                                      the effective date of this AD,
                                      whichever is later.
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     (3) Do not operate any aircraft with an engine fuel metering 
pump that fails the inspection required by paragraph (e) of this AD.
    (4) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any 
ALRP-5 fuel pump on an engine unless it passes the inspection 
required by paragraph (e) of this AD.

FAA AD Differences

    (f) This AD doesn't require reporting.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) 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.

Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

    (2) For any reporting requirement in this AD, a federal agency 
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond 
to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply 
with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

Related Information

    (h) Refer to MCAI Airworthiness Directive 2011-0030, dated 
February 25, 2011.
    (i) Contact James Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer, Engine 
Certification Office, FAA,

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Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, 
Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: james.lawrence@faa.gov; phone: (781) 
238-7176; fax: (781) 238-7199, for more information about this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO Obligatory 
Bulletin No. E-19W147B/DOA/2010 (this bulletin has no issue date), 
to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies 
otherwise.
    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
WYTWORNIA SPRZETU KOMUNIKACYJNEGO PZL--Rzeszow'' S.A. Hetmanska 120 
35-078 RZESZOW; Poland; phone: (0-17) 8546100, 8546200, fax: (0-17) 
8620750.
    (3) You may review copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New 
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives 
and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go 
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts on August 18, 2011.
Peter A. White,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2011-23930 Filed 9-16-11; 8:45 am]
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