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BILLING CODE 6325–39–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0940; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NE–15–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming
Engines Reciprocating Engines (Type
Certificate Previously Held by Textron
Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Lycoming TIO–540–AJ1A reciprocating
engines. This proposed AD was
prompted by several reports of cracked
engine exhaust pipes. This proposed AD
would require inspection of the engine
exhaust pipes for cracks and
replacement of the turbocharger
mounting bracket. We are proposing this
AD to prevent failure of the exhaust
system due to cracking, which could
lead to uncontrolled engine fire,
harmful exhaust gases entering the
cabin resulting in crew incapacitation,
and damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 3, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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
SUMMARY:
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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 proposed AD, contact Lycoming
Engines, 652 Oliver Street,
Williamsport, PA 17701; phone: 800–
258–3279; fax: 570–327–7101; Internet:
www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/
SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/
ServiceBulletins.aspx. You may view
this 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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0940; 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; email:
norman.perenson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this NPRM. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2014–0940; Directorate Identifier 2014–
NE–15–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM
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
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Costs of Compliance
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this NPRM.
Discussion
We issued Special Airworthiness
Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE–04–22
on December 17, 2003. The SAIB
recommended pre-flight and repetitive
inspection of exhaust system
components for signs of cracking. This
NPRM was prompted by additional
reports of exhaust pipe cracking.
Probable causes of exhaust pipe cracks
are questionable exhaust pipe welds or
misalignment of the exhaust pipe during
installation. Additionally, nonconforming turbocharger mounting
brackets were found during Lycoming
engine assembly trials of new engine
exhaust pipes. These out-of-tolerance
mounting brackets may place stresses on
exhaust system components. Taken
alone, or in combination, these
conditions may overstress certain
exhaust pipe locations and cause cracks
to develop. With the presence of cracks,
hot exhaust gases collect in the engine
compartment and carbon monoxide gas
is now able to enter the airplane cabin.
The conditions identified above, if not
corrected, could result in uncontrolled
engine fire, harmful exhaust gases
entering the cabin resulting in crew
incapacitation, and damage to the
airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Lycoming Engines
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No.
614A, dated October 10, 2014. The MSB
describes procedures for exhaust system
inspection and turbocharger mounting
bracket replacement.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this NPRM because
we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely
to exist or develop in other products of
the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This NPRM would require inspection
of the exhaust system and replacement
of the turbocharger mounting bracket.
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 111 engines installed
on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 8 hours
per engine to comply with this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per hour. Parts
replacement will cost about $6,782 per
engine. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $828,282. Our cost
estimate is exclusive of 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 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),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
making a regulatory distinction, 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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Lycoming Engines (Type Certificate
previously held by Textron Lycoming
Division, AVCO Corporation): Docket
No. FAA–2014–0940; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NE–15–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 3,
2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Lycoming TIO–540–
AJ1A reciprocating engines listed by engine
serial number (S/N) in Figure 1 to paragraph
(c) of this AD and to any TIO–540–AJ1A
reciprocating engine with a replacement
turbocharger mounting bracket installed that
was purchased between April 5, 2012 and
May 29, 2014.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (C)—LYCOMING ENGINE TIO–540–AJ1A AFFECTED S/NS
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L–13857–61E
L–13866–61E
L–13867–61E
L–13873–61E
L–13882–61E
L–13883–61E
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Engine S/N
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L–13831–61E
L–13823–61E
L–13947–61E
L–13948–61E
L–13949–61E
L–13950–61E
L–13960–61E
L–13961–61E
L–13962–61E
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L–13833–61E
L–13839–61E
L–14011–61E
L–14013–61E
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L–14015–61E
L–14017–61E
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RL–3450–61E
RL–4138–61E
RL–7243–61E
RL–7512–61E
RL–8435–61E
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Engine S/N
L–13884–61E
L–13885–61E
L–13886–61E
L–13895–61E
L–13896–61E
L–13898–61E
L–13900–61E
L–13902–61E
L–13907–61E
L–13913–61E
L–13915–61E
L–13930–61E
L–13931–61E
L–13934–61E
L–13936–61E
L–13938–61E
L–13939–61E
L–13946–61E
Engine S/N
L–13967–61E
L–13973–61E
L–13975–61E
L–13976–61E
L–13979–61E
L–13981–61E
L–13983–61E
L–13984–61E
L–13993–61E
L–13996–61E
L–13997–61E
L–13998–61E
L–13999–61E
L–14000–61E
L–14001–61E
L–14003–61E
L–14004–61E
L–14005–61E
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(d) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several reports
of cracked engine exhaust pipes. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
exhaust system due to cracking, which could
lead to uncontrolled engine fire, harmful
exhaust gases entering the cabin resulting in
crew incapacitation, and damage to the
airplane.
(e) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) For affected engines with an S/N listed
in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD with
400 hours or less time since new (TSN) or
time since last overhaul (TSLO), and for any
TIO–540–AJ1A reciprocating engine with a
replacement turbocharger mounting bracket
installed that was purchased between April
5, 2012 and May 29, 2014, that has
accumulated 400 hours or less time-inservice (TIS), within 25 hours after the
effective date of this AD, replace the
turbocharger mounting bracket with a part
eligible for installation, and inspect the
exhaust pipes for cracks. Use Lycoming
Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
No. 614A, dated October 10, 2014, Exhaust
System Disassembly and Removal,
paragraphs 1 through 22 to replace the
bracket, and Exhaust System Inspection,
paragraphs 1 through 5 to do the inspection.
(2) For affected engines with an S/N listed
in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD with
more than 400 hours TSN or TSLO, and for
any TIO–540–AJ1A reciprocating engine with
a replacement turbocharger mounting bracket
installed that was purchased between April
5, 2012 and May 29, 2014, that has
accumulated more than 400 hours TIS,
replace the turbocharger mounting bracket
with a part eligible for installation, and
inspect the exhaust pipes for cracks at the
next engine overhaul, separation of the
crankcase halves, or twelve years from the
effective date of this AD, whichever comes
first. Use Lycoming Engines MSB No. 614A,
dated October 10, 2014, Exhaust System
Disassembly and Removal, paragraphs 1
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L–14026–61E
L–14028–61E
L–14034–61E
L–14054–61E
L–14055–61E
L–14056–61E
L–14057–61E
L–14062–61E
L–14063–61E
L–14066–61E
L–14067–61E
L–14069–61E
L–14071–61E
L–14076–61E
L–14077–61E
RL–1726–61E
RL–1810–61E
RL–1862–61E
through 22 to replace the bracket, and
Exhaust System Inspection, paragraphs 1
through 5 to do the inspection.
(f) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not
return to service any engine with a TIO–540–
AJ1A turbocharger mounting bracket that was
removed from an engine identified in Figure
1 to paragraph (c) of this AD or that was
purchased between April 5, 2012 and May
29, 2014.
(g) Credit for Previous Action
(1) If, before the effective date of this AD,
you replaced the turbocharger mounting
bracket with one eligible for installation you
may take credit for your prior corrective
action. No further turbocharger mounting
bracket replacement is required.
(2) If, before the effective date of this AD,
you performed the crack inspection using
either of the following:
(i) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 614A, dated
October 10, 2014, Exhaust System Inspection,
paragraphs 1 through 5, or
(ii) Cessna Service Letter No. SEL–78–01,
dated May 30, 2014, you may take credit for
your prior corrective action. No further
inspection is required. However, you must
still replace the turbocharger mounting
bracket.
RL–8767–61E
RL–8914–61E
RL–8979–61E
RL–9399–61E
RL–9466–61E
RL–9618–61E
RL–9663–61E
RL–10098–61E
RL–10194–61E
RL–10249–61E
RL–10615–61E
RL–11011–61E
RL–12121–61E
RL–12163–61E
RL–12343–61E
RL–13352–61E
RL–13601–61E
from Lycoming Engines using the contact
information in paragraph (i)(3) of this AD.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Lycoming Engines, 652
Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701;
phone: 800–258–3279; fax: 570–327–7101;
Internet: www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/
SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/
ServiceBulletins.aspx.
(4) You may view this 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
January 21, 2015.
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, may approve
AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request.
Rules, Regulations, Statements of
General Policy or Interpretation and
Exemptions Under the Fair Packaging
and Labeling Act
AGENCY:
(i) Related Information
(1) 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.
(2) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 614A,
dated October 10, 2014, which is not
incorporated by reference, can be obtained
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(‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking;
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Based on comments received
in response to its Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (‘‘ANPR’’), the
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under the Fair Packaging and Labeling
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0940; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-15-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines
(Type Certificate Previously Held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO
Corporation)
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
certain Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A reciprocating engines. This proposed AD
was prompted by several reports of cracked engine exhaust pipes. This
proposed AD would require inspection of the engine exhaust pipes for
cracks and replacement of the turbocharger mounting bracket. We are
proposing this AD to prevent failure of the exhaust system due to
cracking, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire, harmful exhaust
gases entering the cabin resulting in crew incapacitation, and damage
to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 3, 2015.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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 proposed AD, contact
Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone:
800-258-3279; fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. You may view this
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 by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0940; 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; email: norman.perenson@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0940;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-15-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM 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
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substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM.
Discussion
We issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) CE-04-
22 on December 17, 2003. The SAIB recommended pre-flight and repetitive
inspection of exhaust system components for signs of cracking. This
NPRM was prompted by additional reports of exhaust pipe cracking.
Probable causes of exhaust pipe cracks are questionable exhaust pipe
welds or misalignment of the exhaust pipe during installation.
Additionally, non-conforming turbocharger mounting brackets were found
during Lycoming engine assembly trials of new engine exhaust pipes.
These out-of-tolerance mounting brackets may place stresses on exhaust
system components. Taken alone, or in combination, these conditions may
overstress certain exhaust pipe locations and cause cracks to develop.
With the presence of cracks, hot exhaust gases collect in the engine
compartment and carbon monoxide gas is now able to enter the airplane
cabin. The conditions identified above, if not corrected, could result
in uncontrolled engine fire, harmful exhaust gases entering the cabin
resulting in crew incapacitation, and damage to the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
We reviewed Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No.
614A, dated October 10, 2014. The MSB describes procedures for exhaust
system inspection and turbocharger mounting bracket replacement.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this NPRM because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements
This NPRM would require inspection of the exhaust system and
replacement of the turbocharger mounting bracket.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 111 engines
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will
take about 8 hours per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per hour. Parts replacement will cost about $6,782 per
engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $828,282. Our cost estimate is exclusive of
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 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),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
Lycoming Engines (Type Certificate previously held by Textron
Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation): Docket No. FAA-2014-0940;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-15-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 3, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A reciprocating
engines listed by engine serial number (S/N) in Figure 1 to
paragraph (c) of this AD and to any TIO-540-AJ1A reciprocating
engine with a replacement turbocharger mounting bracket installed
that was purchased between April 5, 2012 and May 29, 2014.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (c)--Lycoming Engine TIO-540-AJ1A Affected S/Ns
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Engine S/N Engine S/N Engine S/N Engine S/N
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L-6748-61E L-13828-61E L-13832-61E L-13843-61E
L-13817-61E L-13831-61E L-13833-61E L-13847-61E
L-13819-61E L-13823-61E L-13839-61E L-13855-61E
L-13856-61E L-13947-61E L-14011-61E RL-2551-61E
L-13857-61E L-13948-61E L-14013-61E RL-2848-61E
L-13866-61E L-13949-61E L-14014-61E RL-3450-61E
L-13867-61E L-13950-61E L-14015-61E RL-4138-61E
L-13873-61E L-13960-61E L-14017-61E RL-7243-61E
L-13882-61E L-13961-61E L-14024-61E RL-7512-61E
L-13883-61E L-13962-61E L-14025-61E RL-8435-61E
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L-13884-61E L-13967-61E L-14026-61E RL-8767-61E
L-13885-61E L-13973-61E L-14028-61E RL-8914-61E
L-13886-61E L-13975-61E L-14034-61E RL-8979-61E
L-13895-61E L-13976-61E L-14054-61E RL-9399-61E
L-13896-61E L-13979-61E L-14055-61E RL-9466-61E
L-13898-61E L-13981-61E L-14056-61E RL-9618-61E
L-13900-61E L-13983-61E L-14057-61E RL-9663-61E
L-13902-61E L-13984-61E L-14062-61E RL-10098-61E
L-13907-61E L-13993-61E L-14063-61E RL-10194-61E
L-13913-61E L-13996-61E L-14066-61E RL-10249-61E
L-13915-61E L-13997-61E L-14067-61E RL-10615-61E
L-13930-61E L-13998-61E L-14069-61E RL-11011-61E
L-13931-61E L-13999-61E L-14071-61E RL-12121-61E
L-13934-61E L-14000-61E L-14076-61E RL-12163-61E
L-13936-61E L-14001-61E L-14077-61E RL-12343-61E
L-13938-61E L-14003-61E RL-1726-61E RL-13352-61E
L-13939-61E L-14004-61E RL-1810-61E RL-13601-61E
L-13946-61E L-14005-61E RL-1862-61E ................
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(d) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several reports of cracked engine
exhaust pipes. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
exhaust system due to cracking, which could lead to uncontrolled
engine fire, harmful exhaust gases entering the cabin resulting in
crew incapacitation, and damage to the airplane.
(e) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(1) For affected engines with an S/N listed in Figure 1 to
paragraph (c) of this AD with 400 hours or less time since new (TSN)
or time since last overhaul (TSLO), and for any TIO-540-AJ1A
reciprocating engine with a replacement turbocharger mounting
bracket installed that was purchased between April 5, 2012 and May
29, 2014, that has accumulated 400 hours or less time-in-service
(TIS), within 25 hours after the effective date of this AD, replace
the turbocharger mounting bracket with a part eligible for
installation, and inspect the exhaust pipes for cracks. Use Lycoming
Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 614A, dated October 10,
2014, Exhaust System Disassembly and Removal, paragraphs 1 through
22 to replace the bracket, and Exhaust System Inspection, paragraphs
1 through 5 to do the inspection.
(2) For affected engines with an S/N listed in Figure 1 to
paragraph (c) of this AD with more than 400 hours TSN or TSLO, and
for any TIO-540-AJ1A reciprocating engine with a replacement
turbocharger mounting bracket installed that was purchased between
April 5, 2012 and May 29, 2014, that has accumulated more than 400
hours TIS, replace the turbocharger mounting bracket with a part
eligible for installation, and inspect the exhaust pipes for cracks
at the next engine overhaul, separation of the crankcase halves, or
twelve years from the effective date of this AD, whichever comes
first. Use Lycoming Engines MSB No. 614A, dated October 10, 2014,
Exhaust System Disassembly and Removal, paragraphs 1 through 22 to
replace the bracket, and Exhaust System Inspection, paragraphs 1
through 5 to do the inspection.
(f) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not return to service
any engine with a TIO-540-AJ1A turbocharger mounting bracket that
was removed from an engine identified in Figure 1 to paragraph (c)
of this AD or that was purchased between April 5, 2012 and May 29,
2014.
(g) Credit for Previous Action
(1) If, before the effective date of this AD, you replaced the
turbocharger mounting bracket with one eligible for installation you
may take credit for your prior corrective action. No further
turbocharger mounting bracket replacement is required.
(2) If, before the effective date of this AD, you performed the
crack inspection using either of the following:
(i) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 614A, dated October 10, 2014,
Exhaust System Inspection, paragraphs 1 through 5, or
(ii) Cessna Service Letter No. SEL-78-01, dated May 30, 2014,
you may take credit for your prior corrective action. No further
inspection is required. However, you must still replace the
turbocharger mounting bracket.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may
approve AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19
to make your request.
(i) Related Information
(1) 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.
(2) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 614A, dated October 10, 2014, which
is not incorporated by reference, can be obtained from Lycoming
Engines using the contact information in paragraph (i)(3) of this
AD.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone:
800-258-3279; fax: 570-327-7101; Internet: www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx.
(4) You may view this 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 January 21, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-01835 Filed 1-30-15; 8:45 am]
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