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[Docket No. FAA–2017–0788; Product
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14 CFR Part 39
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming
Engines Reciprocating Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
models of Lycoming Engines
reciprocating engines. This AD requires
an inspection of connecting rods and
replacement of affected connecting rod
small end bushings. This AD was
prompted by several reports of
connecting rod failures resulting in
uncontained engine failure and in-flight
shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 15,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 15, 2017.
We must receive comments on this
AD by September 25, 2017.
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.
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0788; 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 final rule, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
New York ACO Branch, FAA, 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 have received 5 reports of
uncontained engine failures and IFSDs
due to failed connecting rods on various
models of Lycoming Engines
reciprocating engines listed in Table 1
of Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated August
4, 2017, that were overhauled or
repaired using any replacement part
listed in Table 2 of Lycoming Engines
MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017,
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which was shipped from Lycoming
Engines during the dates listed in Table
2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B,
dated August 4, 2017. This AD requires
accomplishing the instructions in
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated
August 4, 2017, except for the
instruction to complete the online
survey as specified in the MSB. This
condition, if not corrected, could result
in uncontained engine failure, total
engine power loss, IFSD, and possible
loss of the airplane. We are issuing this
AD to prevent connecting rod failure.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service
Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated August
4, 2017. The MSB describes procedures
for inspecting connecting rods and
replacing connecting rod small end
bushings. 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.
FAA’s Determination
We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously,
except as discussed under ‘‘Differences
Between the AD and the Service
Information’’.
Differences Between This AD and the
Service Information
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B,
dated August 4, 2017 requires you to
complete an online survey at
www.lycoming.com/SB632, review your
inventory of any part listed in Table 2
of the MSB, and sending certain parts to
Lycoming Engines. This AD does not
include those requirements.
FAA’s Justification and 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 compliance is required
within 10 operating hours. 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.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment.
However, we invite you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this final rule. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include the docket number
FAA–2017–0788 and Product Identifier
2017–NE–27–AD at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this final rule. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this final
rule because of those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this final rule.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 778
engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ..........
15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 per
inspection cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
Cost per
product
Parts cost
$150.00
Cost on U.S.
operators
$1,425
be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
$1,108,650.00 per inspection cycle.
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Labor cost
Connecting rod replacement on 4-cylinder engine ......
Connecting rod replacement on 6-cylinder engine ......
Connecting rod replacement on 8-cylinder engine ......
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Action
12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,020.00 .................
18 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,530.00 .................
20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700.00 .................
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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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,
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Parts cost
$1,150.00
5,150.00
5,150.00
Cost per
product
$2,170.00
6,680.00
6,850.00
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
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products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager,
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
Policy and Innovation Division.
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, 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.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2017–16–11 Lycoming Engines
Reciprocating Engines: (Type Certificate
previously held by Textron Lycoming
Division, AVCO Corporation):
Amendment 39–18988; Docket No.
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FAA–2017–0788; Product Identifier
2017–NE–27–AD.
No. 632A, dated July 23, 2017 or earlier
versions.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 15, 2017.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to:
(1) All Lycoming Engines reciprocating
engines listed in Table 1 of Lycoming
Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB)
No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, and
(2) all Lycoming Engines reciprocating
engines that were overhauled or repaired
using any replacement part listed in Table 2
of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated
August 4, 2017, which was shipped from
Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B,
dated August 4, 2017.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 8520, Reciprocating Engine Power
Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several reports
of connecting rod failures resulting in
uncontained engine failure and in-flight
shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD
to prevent connecting rod failure. The unsafe
condition, if not corrected, could result in
uncontained engine failure, total engine
power loss, IFSD, and possible loss of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For all affected engines, within 10
operating hours after the effective date of this
AD, inspect all affected connecting rods as
specified in Lycoming Engines MSB No.
632B, dated August 4, 2017, except for the
instruction to complete the online survey and
the instruction to review your inventory.
(2) Replace all connecting rods that fail the
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD with parts eligible for installation.
(h) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD:
(1) Do not install any Lycoming Engines
reciprocating engine that was overhauled or
repaired using any replacement part listed in
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B,
dated August 4, 2017, which was shipped
from Lycoming Engines during the dates
listed in Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB
No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, and
(2) do not install any part listed in Table
2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated
August 4, 2017 into any Lycoming Engines
reciprocating engine.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD if you
performed those actions before the effective
date of this AD using Lycoming Engines MSB
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(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Norman Perenson, Aerospace
Engineer, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; phone: 516–228–7337; fax: 516–794–
5531; email: norman.perenson@faa.gov.
(l) 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. 632B, dated August 4, 2017.
(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 and Propeller Standards
Branch. 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
August 7, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0788; Product Identifier 2017-NE-27-AD; Amendment
39-18988; AD 2017-16-11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines Reciprocating 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
models of Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines. This AD requires an
inspection of connecting rods and replacement of affected connecting
rod small end bushings. This AD was prompted by several reports of
connecting rod failures resulting in uncontained engine failure and in-
flight shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 15, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 15,
2017.
We must receive comments on this AD by September 25, 2017.
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 final rule, 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 and Propeller Standards Branch,
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-2017-0788.
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-2017-
0788; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
New York ACO Branch, FAA, 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 have received 5 reports of uncontained engine failures and IFSDs
due to failed connecting rods on various models of Lycoming Engines
reciprocating engines listed in Table 1 of Lycoming Engines Mandatory
Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, that were
overhauled or repaired using any replacement part listed in Table 2 of
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017,
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which was shipped from Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017. This AD
requires accomplishing the instructions in Lycoming Engines MSB No.
632B, dated August 4, 2017, except for the instruction to complete the
online survey as specified in the MSB. This condition, if not
corrected, could result in uncontained engine failure, total engine
power loss, IFSD, and possible loss of the airplane. We are issuing
this AD to prevent connecting rod failure.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated
August 4, 2017. The MSB describes procedures for inspecting connecting
rods and replacing connecting rod small end bushings. 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.
FAA's Determination
We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
AD Requirements
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously, except as discussed under
``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information''.
Differences Between This AD and the Service Information
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017 requires you to
complete an online survey at www.lycoming.com/SB632, review your
inventory of any part listed in Table 2 of the MSB, and sending certain
parts to Lycoming Engines. This AD does not include those requirements.
FAA's Justification and 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
compliance is required within 10 operating hours. 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.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or
arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-
0788 and Product Identifier 2017-NE-27-AD at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this final rule. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
final rule because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this final rule.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 778 engines installed on airplanes
of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inspection................... 15 work-hours x $85 per $150.00 $1,425 $1,108,650.00 per
hour = $1,275 per inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Connecting rod replacement on 4-cylinder 12 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,150.00 $2,170.00
engine. $1,020.00.
Connecting rod replacement on 6-cylinder 18 work-hours x $85 per hour = 5,150.00 6,680.00
engine. $1,530.00.
Connecting rod replacement on 8-cylinder 20 work-hours x $85 per hour = 5,150.00 6,850.00
engine. $1,700.00.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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
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products identified in this rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.
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, 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):
2017-16-11 Lycoming Engines Reciprocating Engines: (Type Certificate
previously held by Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO Corporation):
Amendment 39-18988; Docket No. FAA-2017-0788; Product Identifier
2017-NE-27-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 15, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to:
(1) All Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines listed in Table 1
of Lycoming Engines Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 632B, dated
August 4, 2017, and
(2) all Lycoming Engines reciprocating engines that were
overhauled or repaired using any replacement part listed in Table 2
of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, which was
shipped from Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in Table 2 of
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8520, Reciprocating
Engine Power Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several reports of connecting rod
failures resulting in uncontained engine failure and in-flight
shutdowns (IFSDs). We are issuing this AD to prevent connecting rod
failure. The unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result in
uncontained engine failure, total engine power loss, IFSD, and
possible loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For all affected engines, within 10 operating hours after
the effective date of this AD, inspect all affected connecting rods
as specified in Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017,
except for the instruction to complete the online survey and the
instruction to review your inventory.
(2) Replace all connecting rods that fail the inspection
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD with parts eligible for
installation.
(h) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD:
(1) Do not install any Lycoming Engines reciprocating engine
that was overhauled or repaired using any replacement part listed in
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017,
which was shipped from Lycoming Engines during the dates listed in
Table 2 of Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017, and
(2) do not install any part listed in Table 2 of Lycoming
Engines MSB No. 632B, dated August 4, 2017 into any Lycoming Engines
reciprocating engine.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD if you performed those actions before the effective date of
this AD using Lycoming Engines MSB No. 632A, dated July 23, 2017 or
earlier versions.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Norman Perenson,
Aerospace Engineer, New York ACO Branch, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: 516-228-7337; fax: 516-794-
5531; email: norman.perenson@faa.gov.
(l) 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. 632B, dated
August 4, 2017.
(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 and
Propeller Standards Branch. 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 August 7, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-16968 Filed 8-9-17; 8:45 am]
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