Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines, 15154-15156 [2016-06372]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 15154 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations certain boiling water reactor fuel within specified guidelines as undamaged fuel. DATES: Effective date: The effective date of March 21, 2016, for the direct final rule published January 6, 2016 (81 FR 371), is confirmed. ADDRESSES: Please refer to Docket ID NRC–2015–0156 when contacting the NRC about the availability of information for this action. You may obtain publicly-available information related to this action by any of the following methods: • Federal Rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket ID NRC–2015–0156. Address questions about NRC dockets to Carol Gallagher; telephone: 301–415–3463; email: Carol.Gallagher@nrc.gov. For technical questions, contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. • NRC’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS): You may obtain publiclyavailable documents online in the ADAMS Public Documents collection at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/ adams.html. To begin the search, select ‘‘ADAMS Public Documents’’ and then select ‘‘Begin Web-based ADAMS Search.’’ For problems with ADAMS, please contact the NRC’s Public Document Room (PDR) reference staff at 1–800–397–4209, 301–415–4737, or by email to pdr.resource@nrc.gov. • NRC’s PDR: You may examine and purchase copies of public documents at the NRC’s PDR, Room O1–F21, One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert D. MacDougall, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555–0001; telephone: 301–415–5175; email: Robert.MacDougall@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 6, 2016 (81 FR 371), the NRC published a direct final rule amending its regulations in part 72 of title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations to include Amendment No. 9, Revision 1, of Certificate of Compliance No. 1014 for the HI–STORM 100 Cask System. Amendment No. 9, Revision 1, changes cooling time limits for thimble plug devices, removes certain testing requirements for the fabrication of Metamic HT neutron-absorbing structural material, and reduces certain minimum guaranteed values used in bounding calculations for this material. Amendment No. 9, Revision 1, also changes fuel definitions to classify certain boiling water reactor fuel within VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Mar 21, 2016 Jkt 238001 specified guidelines as undamaged fuel. In the direct final rule, the NRC stated that if no significant adverse comments were received, the direct final rule would become effective on March 21, 2016. The NRC did not receive any comments on the direct final rule. Therefore, this direct final rule will become effective as scheduled. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 17th day of March, 2016. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Leslie Terry, Acting Chief, Rules, Announcements, and Directives Branch, Division of Administrative Services, Office of Administration. [FR Doc. 2016–06392 Filed 3–21–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: 202–493–2251. For service information identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: 33 0 5 59 74 40 00; telex: 570 042; fax: 33 0 5 59 74 45 16. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. 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–2016– 2701. Examining the AD Docket DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2016–2701; Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–03–AD; Amendment 39–18440; AD 2016–06–09] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1 turboshaft engines. This AD requires tightening the nut attaching the swivel union to the engine power turbine module M04. This AD was prompted by two occurrences of commanded in-flight shutdown following low oil pressure warning. We are issuing this AD to prevent loosening of the nut and oil leakage from the low-pressure oil system, which could lead to in-flight shutdown of the engine and forced landing. SUMMARY: This AD becomes effective April 6, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by May 6, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Washington, DC 20590–0001. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 2701; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), 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: Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7750; fax: 781–238–7199; email: besian.luga@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–2701; Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–03–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// E:\FR\FM\22MRR1.SGM 22MRR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA AD 2016– 0016, dated January 15, 2016 (referred to hereinafter as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: Two occurrences of commanded in-flight shut down following low oil pressure warning were reported. In both cases the nut attaching the swivel union to the power turbine module 04 was found completely loose. After further investigation, it was determined that the application of Turbomeca Service Bulletin (SB) No. 298 79 2831 may have led to incorrect torque application or loosening of the nut. Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 79 2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016, to provide guidance to assist operators in resolving this unsafe condition. 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–2016– 2701. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires tightening the nut attaching the swivel union to the engine power turbine module M04. Related Service Information Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 79 2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016. The service information describes procedures for tightening the nut attaching the swivel union to the engine power turbine module (M04). This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Mar 21, 2016 Jkt 238001 identified in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because operators are required to take action with 7 days or 30 engine hours after the effective date of this AD. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 10 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 hour per engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. No additional parts are required. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $850. 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, PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 15155 (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: ■ 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): ■ 2016–06–09 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 39–18440; Docket No. FAA–2016–2701; Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–03–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 6, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1 turboshaft engines that have incorporated Turbomeca S.A. Service Bulletin No. 298 79 2831, Version B, dated November 13, 2015, or earlier. (d) Reason This AD was prompted by two occurrences of in-flight shutdowns as a result of the nut, attaching the swivel union to the power turbine module M04, coming loose. We are issuing this AD to prevent loosening of the nut, and oil leakage from the low pressure oil system, which could lead to in-flight shutdown of the engine and forced landing. (e) Actions and Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within 30 engine hours or 7 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, apply 15 Newton-meters torque to the nut, part number 9560130990, attaching the swivel union to the engine power turbine module M04. Use a backup wrench to prevent the swivel union from rotating. E:\FR\FM\22MRR1.SGM 22MRR1 15156 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 55 / Tuesday, March 22, 2016 / Rules and Regulations (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. (g) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– 7750; fax: 781–238–7199; email: besian.luga@faa.gov. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016–0016, dated January 15, 2016, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016–2701. (3) Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 79 2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD, can be obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using the contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD. (4) 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 16. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. (h) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 14, 2016. Ann C. Mollica, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016–06372 Filed 3–21–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 157 [Docket No. RM96–1–038] asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines; Correction Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Correcting amendments. AGENCY: This document contains corrections to the final rule that was published in the Federal Register on Monday, November 2, 2015 (Order No. 587–W). These revisions correct an SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:43 Mar 21, 2016 Jkt 238001 on and all limitations, if any, including expiration dates and renewal obligations. A conformed copy of applicant’s authorization to do business in each State affected shall be supplied upon request. (3) Exhibit C—Company officials. A list of the names and business addresses of applicant’s officers and directors, or similar officials if applicant is not a corporation. (4) Exhibit D—Subsidiaries and affiliation. If applicant or any of its officers or directors, directly or indirectly, owns, controls, or holds with power to vote, 10 percent or more of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The outstanding voting securities of any Commission published a document in other person or organized group of the Federal Register on Monday, persons engaged in production, November 2, 2015 (80 FR 67302), that transportation, distribution, or sale of omitted a portion of 18 CFR 157.14(a) natural gas, or of any person or describing the exhibits required to be organized group of persons engaged in submitted in certificate applications by the construction or financing of such interstate natural gas pipelines. This enterprises or operations, a detailed correction restores that text to the explanation of each such relationship, regulation. In addition, due to style requirements, 18 CFR 157.14(a)(6–a) has including the percentage of voting strength represented by such ownership been redesignated as 157.14(a)(7) and of securities. If any person or organized subsequent provisions have been group of persons, directly or indirectly, redesignated accordingly. owns, controls, or holds with power to List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 157 vote, 10 percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of Natural gas, Reporting and applicant—a detailed explanation of recordkeeping requirements. each such relationship. Dated: March 14, 2016. (5) Exhibit E—Other pending Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., applications and filings. A list of other Deputy Secretary. applications and filings under sections In consideration of the foregoing, the 1, 3, 4 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act filed Commission amends part 157, chapter I, by the applicant which are pending title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as before the Commission at the time of the follows. filing of an application and which directly and significantly affect the PART 157—APPLICATIONS FOR application filed, including an CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC explanation of any material effect the CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND grant or denial of those other FOR ORDERS PERMITTING AND applications and filings will have on the APPROVING ABANDONMENT UNDER application and of any material effect SECTION 7 OF THE NATURAL GAS the grant or denial of the application ACT will have on those other applications and filings. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 157 (6) Exhibit F—Location of facilities. continues to read as follows: Unless shown on Exhibit G or Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717–717z. elsewhere, a geographical map of suitable scale and detail showing, and ■ 2. Section 157.14 is amended by adding paragraphs (a)(1) through (19) to appropriately differentiating between all of the facilities proposed to be read as follows: constructed, acquired or abandoned and § 157.14 Exhibits. existing facilities of applicant, the (a) * * * operation or capacity of which will be (1) Exhibit A—Articles of directly affected by the proposed incorporation and bylaws. If applicant is facilities or the facilities proposed to be not an individual, a conformed copy of abandoned. This map, or an additional its articles of incorporation and bylaws, map, shall clearly show the relationship or other similar documents. of the new facilities to the applicant’s (2) Exhibit B—State authorization. For overall system and shall include: each State where applicant is authorized (i) Location, length, and size of to do business, a statement showing the pipelines. (ii) Location and size (rated date of authorization, the scope of the business applicant is authorized to carry horsepower) of compressor stations. instruction error and reinstate the regulations describing the exhibits required to be attached to each certificate application by interstate natural gas pipelines. This document corrects that omission. DATES: Effective March 22, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary D. Cohen (legal issues), Office of the General Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, Telephone: (202) 502–8321, Email: gary.cohen@ ferc.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\22MRR1.SGM 22MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 22, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15154-15156]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06372]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-2701; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-03-AD; 
Amendment 39-18440; AD 2016-06-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1 turboshaft engines. This AD requires 
tightening the nut attaching the swivel union to the engine power 
turbine module M04. This AD was prompted by two occurrences of 
commanded in-flight shutdown following low oil pressure warning. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent loosening of the nut and oil leakage from 
the low-pressure oil system, which could lead to in-flight shutdown of 
the engine and forced landing.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 6, 2016.
    We must receive comments on this AD by May 6, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey 
Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    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 16. You may view this service information at the 
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, 
MA 01803. 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-2016-
2701.

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-2016-
2701; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), 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: Besian Luga, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: besian.luga@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-2701; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NE-03-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://

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www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0016, dated January 15, 2016 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    Two occurrences of commanded in-flight shut down following low 
oil pressure warning were reported. In both cases the nut attaching 
the swivel union to the power turbine module 04 was found completely 
loose. After further investigation, it was determined that the 
application of Turbomeca Service Bulletin (SB) No. 298 79 2831 may 
have led to incorrect torque application or loosening of the nut.

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 
79 2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016, to provide guidance to 
assist operators in resolving this unsafe condition. 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-2016-2701.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of France 
and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our 
bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us 
of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information 
referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all 
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type 
design. This AD requires tightening the nut attaching the swivel union 
to the engine power turbine module M04.

Related Service Information

    Turbomeca S.A. has issued Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 
79 2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016. The service information 
describes procedures for tightening the nut attaching the swivel union 
to the engine power turbine module (M04). 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 document.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
operators are required to take action with 7 days or 30 engine hours 
after the effective date of this AD. Therefore, we find that notice and 
opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable and that good 
cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 10 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 hour per 
engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. 
No additional parts are required. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the total cost of the AD to U.S. operators to be $850.

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

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):

2016-06-09 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment 39-18440; Docket No. FAA-2016-
2701; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-03-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 6, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Turbomeca S.A. Makila 2A and 2A1 
turboshaft engines that have incorporated Turbomeca S.A. Service 
Bulletin No. 298 79 2831, Version B, dated November 13, 2015, or 
earlier.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by two occurrences of in-flight shutdowns 
as a result of the nut, attaching the swivel union to the power 
turbine module M04, coming loose. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
loosening of the nut, and oil leakage from the low pressure oil 
system, which could lead to in-flight shutdown of the engine and 
forced landing.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Within 30 engine hours or 7 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs first, apply 15 Newton-meters torque to 
the nut, part number 9560130990, attaching the swivel union to the 
engine power turbine module M04. Use a backup wrench to prevent the 
swivel union from rotating.

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(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.

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Besian Luga, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7750; fax: 781-238-7199; email: besian.luga@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016-0016, 
dated January 15, 2016, for more information. You may examine the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2016-2701.
    (3) Turbomeca S.A. Alert Mandatory Service Bulletin No. A298 79 
2835, Version A, dated January 14, 2016, which is not incorporated 
by reference in this AD, can be obtained from Turbomeca S.A., using 
the contact information in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD.
    (4) 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 16.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

(h) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 14, 2016.
Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-06372 Filed 3-21-16; 8:45 am]
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