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implementing its Targeted Community
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(iv) Establish quantitative targeted
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(b) Notice. A Bank shall provide
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BILLING CODE 8070–01–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0940; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NE–15–AD; Amendment 39–
18162; AD 2015–10–06]
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: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Lycoming TIO–540–AJ1A reciprocating
engines. This AD was prompted by
several reports of cracked engine
exhaust pipes. This AD requires
inspection of the engine exhaust pipes
for cracks and replacement of the
turbocharger mounting bracket. We are
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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.
DATES: This AD is effective July 2, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 2, 2015.
ADDRESSES: 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. 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. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2014–0940.
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 AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Lycoming TIO–540–
AJ1A reciprocating engines. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
February 2, 2015 (80 FR 5489). The
NPRM was prompted by several reports
of cracked engine exhaust pipes. The
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NPRM proposed to require inspection of
the engine exhaust pipes for cracks and
replacement of the turbocharger
mounting bracket. 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.
Related Service Information Under CFR
Part 51
We reviewed Lycoming Engines
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 614A,
dated October 10, 2014. This service
bulletin describes procedures for
exhaust system inspection and
turbocharger mounting bracket
replacement. It also provides for the
return of the turbocharger mounting
bracket to Lycoming. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (80
FR 5489, February 2, 2015) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 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 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
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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
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 that this AD:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2015–10–06 Lycoming Engines (Type
Certificate previously held by Textron
Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation):
Amendment 39–18162; Docket No.
FAA–2014–0940; Directorate Identifier
2014–NE–15–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 2, 2015.
Adoption of the Amendment
(b) Affected ADs
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(c) Applicability
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.
None.
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 TIO–540–AJ1A ENGINE S/NS
L–6748–61E
L–13817–61E
L–13819–61E
L–13856–61E
L–13857–61E
L–13866–61E
L–13867–61E
L–13873–61E
L–13882–61E
L–13883–61E
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
L–13828–61E
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
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
L–13832–61E
L–13833–61E
L–13839–61E
L–14011–61E
L–14013–61E
L–14014–61E
L–14015–61E
L–14017–61E
L–14024–61E
L–14025–61E
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
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(d) Unsafe Condition
(e) Compliance
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.
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
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L–13843–61E
L–13847–61E
L–13855–61E
RL–2551–61E
RL–2848–61E
RL–3450–61E
RL–4138–61E
RL–7243–61E
RL–7512–61E
RL–8435–61E
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
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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.
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(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 TIO–540–AJ1A engine
with a 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.
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(i) Related Information
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.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. 614A, dated October 10, 2014.
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(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Lycoming Engines 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 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference 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
May 12, 2015.
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1003; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NE–33–AD; Amendment 39–
18163; AD 2015–10–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
S.A. Turboshaft Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–01–
01 for all Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2F
turboshaft engines. AD 2014–01–01
required a one-time inspection of the
ejector assembly nozzle of certain serial
number (S/N) lubricating devices and, if
a discrepancy was found, removal and
replacement of the affected ejector
assembly nozzle with a part eligible for
installation. This AD requires the same
action as AD 2014–01–01 and expands
the list of affected S/N lubricating
devices. This AD was prompted by the
determination that additional
lubricating devices, identifiable by S/N,
may have an incorrect bonding of the
nozzle on the ejector assembly. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
ejector assembly nozzle, which could
lead to an in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of
SUMMARY:
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the engine, damage to the engine, and
damage to the helicopter.
DATES: This AD is effective June 12,
2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of June 12, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of February 6, 2014 (79 FR
3481, January 22, 2014).
We must receive any comments on
this AD by July 13, 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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220
Tarnos, France; phone: 33 (0)5 59 74 40
00; telex: 570 042; fax: 33 (0)5 59 74 45
15. 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.
It is also available on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
1003.
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–2013–
1003; 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 AD, the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information,
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
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:
Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
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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;
Amendment 39-18162; AD 2015-10-06]
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: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Lycoming TIO-540-AJ1A reciprocating engines. This AD was prompted by
several reports of cracked engine exhaust pipes. This AD requires
inspection of the engine exhaust pipes for cracks and replacement of
the turbocharger mounting bracket. 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.
DATES: This AD is effective July 2, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 2,
2015.
ADDRESSES: 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. 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0940.
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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Lycoming TIO-540-
AJ1A reciprocating engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register
on February 2, 2015 (80 FR 5489). The NPRM was prompted by several
reports of cracked engine exhaust pipes. The NPRM proposed to require
inspection of the engine exhaust pipes for cracks and replacement of
the turbocharger mounting bracket. 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.
Related Service Information Under CFR Part 51
We reviewed Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 614A,
dated October 10, 2014. This service bulletin describes procedures for
exhaust system inspection and turbocharger mounting bracket
replacement. It also provides for the return of the turbocharger
mounting bracket to Lycoming. This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties have access to it through
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 5489, February 2,
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 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 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
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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
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 that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(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.
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
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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):
2015-10-06 Lycoming Engines (Type Certificate previously held by
Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation): Amendment 39-18162;
Docket No. FAA-2014-0940; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-15-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 2, 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 TIO-540-AJ1A Engine S/Ns
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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
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.
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(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 TIO-540-AJ1A engine with a 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
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.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 614A, dated
October 10, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Lycoming Engines 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 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference 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 May 12, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-12651 Filed 5-27-15; 8:45 am]
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