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maintained for the remainder of the
contract period and adopted
enhancements must recur for the
remainder of the contract period.
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(3) Annual payments will be prorated
over the contract term so as to
accommodate, to the extent practicable,
participants earning equal annual
payments in each fiscal year;
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(2) A participant must adopt or
improve the resource-conserving crop
rotation during the term of the contract
to be eligible to receive a supplemental
payment. Unless the Chief approves a
different schedule to meet the
conservation stewardship goals of
particular crop rotation sequences, a
resource-conserving crop rotation:
(i) Is considered adopted when the
resource-conserving crop is planted on
at least one-third of the rotation acres;
and
(ii) Must be adopted by the third fiscal
year of the contract and planted on all
rotation acres by the fifth fiscal year of
the contract; and
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(c) Minimum contract payment. NRCS
may make a minimum contract payment
to a participant in any fiscal year in
which the contract’s payment amount
total is less than a rate determined
equitable by the Chief based upon the
effort required by a participant to
comply with the terms of the contract.
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■ 3. Amend § 1470.25 by revising
paragraph (d) and adding new
paragraphs (e) through (g) to read as
follows:
§ 1470.25 Voluntary contract modifications
and transfers of land.
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(d) Within the time specified in the
contract, a participant must provide
NRCS with written notice regarding any
voluntary or involuntary loss of control
of any acreage under the CSP contract,
which includes changes in a
participant’s ownership structure or
corporate form. Failure to provide
timely notice will result in termination
of the entire contract.
(e) Unless NRCS approves a transfer
of contract rights under this paragraph,
a participant losing control of any
acreage will constitute a violation of the
CSP contract and NRCS will terminate
the contract and require a participant to
refund all or a portion of any financial
assistance provided. NRCS may approve
a transfer of the contract if:
(1) NRCS receives written notice that
identifies the new producer who will
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take control of the acreage, as required
in paragraph (d) of this section;
(2) The new producer meets program
eligibility requirements within a
reasonable time frame, as specified in
the CSP contract;
(3) The new producer agrees to
assume the rights and responsibilities
for the acreage under the contract; and
(4) NRCS determines that the
purposes of the program will continue
to be met despite the original
participant’s losing control of all or a
portion of the land under contract.
(f) Until NRCS approves the transfer
of contract rights, the new producer is
not a participant in the program and
may not receive payment for
conservation activities commenced
prior to approval of the contract
transfer.
(g) NRCS may not approve a contract
transfer and may terminate the contract
in its entirety if NRCS determines that
the loss of control of the land was
voluntary, the new producer is not
eligible or willing to assume
responsibilities under the contract, or
the purposes of the program cannot be
met.
Signed this 3rd day of March, 2016, in
Washington, DC.
Jason A. Weller,
Chief, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, Vice President, Commodity Credit
Corporation.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3753; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NE–26–AD; Amendment 39–
18406; AD 2016–04–12]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca
S.A. Turboshaft Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1,
2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft
engines. This AD requires inspection,
and, depending on the results, removal
of the engine accessory gearbox (AGB).
This AD was prompted by a report of an
uncommanded in-flight shutdown
(IFSD) of an Arriel 2 engine caused by
rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which
SUMMARY:
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forms part of the bevel gear in the
engine AGB. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the engine AGB,
which could lead to in-flight shutdown,
damage to the engine, and damage to the
aircraft.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
14, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 14, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France;
phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00; fax: 33 0 5
59 74 45 15. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, 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–2015–
3753.
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–2015–
3753; 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
(MCAI), 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:
Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: philip.haberlen@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 the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on November 24, 2015 (80 FR
73148). The NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
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An uncommanded in-flight shut-down
(IFSD) of an ARRIEL 2 engine was reported,
caused by rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which
forms part of the bevel gear of the accessory
gearbox (module M01). The subsequent
investigation revealed that wear on the
housing of the front bearing of this gear was
a major contributor to this rupture. In
addition, the investigation showed that this
wear mechanism had resulted in positive
Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA) indications
before the event.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could potentially lead to further
cases of IFSD, possibly resulting in an
emergency landing.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3753.
Regulatory Findings
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (80
FR 73148, November 24, 2015).
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Turbomeca S.A. has issued
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72
2861, Version A, dated April 24, 2015.
The service information describes
procedures for inspecting the engine
AGB. 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 final rule.
Costs of Compliance
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We estimate that this AD affects 250
engines installed on aircraft of U.S.
registry. We also estimate that it will
take about 0.5 hours per engine to
comply with the initial inspection
requirement in this AD and about 2
hours per engine to remove the engine
AGB. The spectrometric oil analysis kit
costs about $79. The average labor rate
is $85 per hour. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $72,875.
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
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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.
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),
(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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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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2016–04–12 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment
39–18406; Docket No. FAA–2015–3753;
Directorate Identifier 2015–NE–26–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 14, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel
2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2
turboshaft engines with an engine accessory
gearbox (AGB), part number (P/N)
0292120650, with a machined front casing.
(d) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an
uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of
an Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture of the
41-tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel
gear in the engine AGB. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB,
which could lead to IFSD, damage to the
engine, and damage to the aircraft.
(e) Actions and Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) Initial Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA)
(i) Perform an initial SOA within the
compliance times given in paragraph
(e)(1)(i)(A) or (e)(1)(i)(B) of this AD:
(A) If the engine AGB has less than 800
engine hours (EHs) since new or since last
overhaul, do an initial SOA before exceeding
850 EHs since new or since last overhaul.
(B) If the engine AGB has 800 EHs or more
since new or since last overhaul, or if the EHs
are unknown, do an initial SOA within 50
EHs after the effective date of this AD.
(C) Use paragraphs 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 of
Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) No. 292 72 2861, Version A, dated
April 24, 2015, to perform the SOA required
by paragraph (e) of this AD.
(ii) Reserved.
(2) Repetitive SOA
(i) If the aluminum concentration
determined from the most recent SOA is less
than 0.8 parts per million (PPM), repeat the
SOA required by paragraph (e) of this AD
within 100 EHs time since last analysis
(TSLA).
(ii) If the aluminum concentration
determined from the most recent SOA is
between 0.8 PPM and 1.4 PPM, inclusive,
repeat the SOA required by paragraph (e) of
this AD within 50 EHs TSLA. Do not perform
draining before doing the next SOA.
(iii) If the aluminum concentration
determined from the most recent SOA is
greater than 1.4 PPM, remove the engine AGB
from service within 50 EHs TSLA.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
make your request. You may email your
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
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(g) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7770; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD 2015–0162, dated August
6, 2015, for more information. You may
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3753-0001.
(h) 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) Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. 292 72 2861, Version A, dated
April 24, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Turbomeca S.A. service information
identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca
S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59
74 40 00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15.
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
(5) You may view this service information
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
February 18, 2016.
Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–05318 Filed 3–9–16; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1331; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NE–44–AD; Amendment 39–
18390; AD 2016–03–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc Turbojet Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–11–
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13 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Viper
Mk. 601–22 turbojet engines. AD 2013–
11–13 required reducing the life of
certain critical parts. This AD adds two
new engine models and additional
engine parts to the applicability. This
AD was prompted by a determination by
RR that additional parts for the RR Viper
Mk. 601–22 as well as additional engine
models are affected. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of life-limited
parts, which could lead to an
uncontained part release, damage to the
engine, and damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective April 14,
2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 14, 2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact DA
Services Operations Room at RollsRoyce plc, Defense Sector Bristol, WH–
70, P.O. Box 3, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QE,
United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0) 117 97
90700; fax: +44 (0) 117 97 95498; email:
defence-operations-room@rollsroyce.com. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, 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–2012–
1331.
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–2012–
1331; 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 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:
Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7770; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2013–11–13,
Amendment 39–17473 (78 FR 34550,
June 10, 2013), (‘‘AD 2013–11–13’’). AD
2013–11–13 applied to the specified
products. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on October 9, 2015 (80
FR 61131). The NPRM proposed to
continue to require reducing the life of
certain critical parts. That NPRM also
proposed to add additional parts for the
RR Viper Mk. 601–22 as well as
additional engine models to the
applicability 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 61131, October 9, 2015).
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
61131, October 9, 2015) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 61131,
October 9, 2015).
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
RR has issued RR Alert Service
Bulletin (ASB) Mk. 521 Number 72–
A408, Circulation A, dated January
2015; RR ASB Mk. 521 Number 72–
A408, Circulation B, dated January
2015; RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72–
A413, Circulation A, dated January
2015; RR ASB Mk. 522 Number 72–
A412, Circulation B, dated January
2015; and RR ASB Mk 601–22 Number
72–A207, dated January 2015. The
service information describes
procedures for identifying the affected
parts installed on each engine and
determining their respective new life
limit. 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 final rule.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects about
46 engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate a pro-rated parts
cost of $66,000 per engine. We also
estimate that it will take about 4 hours
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-3753; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-26-AD;
Amendment 39-18406; AD 2016-04-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2
turboshaft engines. This AD requires inspection, and, depending on the
results, removal of the engine accessory gearbox (AGB). This AD was
prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) of an
Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which forms
part of the bevel gear in the engine AGB. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the engine AGB, which could lead to in-flight
shutdown, damage to the engine, and damage to the aircraft.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 14, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 14,
2016.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40
00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15. You may view this service information at
the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
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-2015-3753.
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-2015-
3753; 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
(MCAI), 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: Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: philip.haberlen@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 the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 24, 2015 (80 FR
73148). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
[[Page 12584]]
An uncommanded in-flight shut-down (IFSD) of an ARRIEL 2 engine
was reported, caused by rupture of the 41-tooth gear, which forms
part of the bevel gear of the accessory gearbox (module M01). The
subsequent investigation revealed that wear on the housing of the
front bearing of this gear was a major contributor to this rupture.
In addition, the investigation showed that this wear mechanism had
resulted in positive Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA) indications
before the event.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could potentially
lead to further cases of IFSD, possibly resulting in an emergency
landing.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3753.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 73148, November 24,
2015).
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Turbomeca S.A. has issued Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72
2861, Version A, dated April 24, 2015. The service information
describes procedures for inspecting the engine AGB. 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 final rule.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 250 engines installed on aircraft
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 0.5 hours
per engine to comply with the initial inspection requirement in this AD
and about 2 hours per engine to remove the engine AGB. The
spectrometric oil analysis kit costs about $79. The average labor rate
is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this
AD on U.S. operators to be $72,875.
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),
(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):
2016-04-12 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 39-18406; Docket No. FAA-2015-
3753; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-26-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 14, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B, 2B1, 2C, 2C1, 2C2,
2D, 2E, 2S1, and 2S2 turboshaft engines with an engine accessory
gearbox (AGB), part number (P/N) 0292120650, with a machined front
casing.
(d) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight
shutdown (IFSD) of an Arriel 2 engine caused by rupture of the 41-
tooth gear, which forms part of the bevel gear in the engine AGB. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine AGB, which
could lead to IFSD, damage to the engine, and damage to the
aircraft.
(e) Actions and Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(1) Initial Spectrometric Oil Analysis (SOA)
(i) Perform an initial SOA within the compliance times given in
paragraph (e)(1)(i)(A) or (e)(1)(i)(B) of this AD:
(A) If the engine AGB has less than 800 engine hours (EHs) since
new or since last overhaul, do an initial SOA before exceeding 850
EHs since new or since last overhaul.
(B) If the engine AGB has 800 EHs or more since new or since
last overhaul, or if the EHs are unknown, do an initial SOA within
50 EHs after the effective date of this AD.
(C) Use paragraphs 2.4.2.1 and 2.4.2.2 of Turbomeca S.A.
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 292 72 2861, Version A, dated
April 24, 2015, to perform the SOA required by paragraph (e) of this
AD.
(ii) Reserved.
(2) Repetitive SOA
(i) If the aluminum concentration determined from the most
recent SOA is less than 0.8 parts per million (PPM), repeat the SOA
required by paragraph (e) of this AD within 100 EHs time since last
analysis (TSLA).
(ii) If the aluminum concentration determined from the most
recent SOA is between 0.8 PPM and 1.4 PPM, inclusive, repeat the SOA
required by paragraph (e) of this AD within 50 EHs TSLA. Do not
perform draining before doing the next SOA.
(iii) If the aluminum concentration determined from the most
recent SOA is greater than 1.4 PPM, remove the engine AGB from
service within 50 EHs TSLA.
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs
for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your
request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
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(g) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Haberlen,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781-238-7770; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
philip.haberlen@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015-0162,
dated August 6, 2015, for more information. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3753-0001.
(h) 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) Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 292 72 2861,
Version A, dated April 24, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For Turbomeca S.A. service information identified in this
AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59
74 40 00; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 15.
(4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
781-238-7125.
(5) You may view this service information 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 February 18, 2016.
Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-05318 Filed 3-9-16; 8:45 am]
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