Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.) Engines, 44033-44035 [2023-14586]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / Rules and Regulations June 15, 2023, make the following correction in the header of the document. On page 39152, in the first column, in the header of the document, the listing of docket number and amendment no. is corrected to read as follows: [Docket No.: FAA–2019–0218; Amdt. No. 25–151] Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in Washington, DC. Brandon Roberts, Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking. [FR Doc. 2023–14576 Filed 7–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2023–0664; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01527–E; Amendment 39–22483; AD 2023–12–24] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.) Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) (type certificate previously held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.) Model M601E–11AS, M601E–11S, H75–100, H80–100, and H85–100 engines. This AD is prompted by reports of multiple failures of the needle bearing installed in propeller governors having part numbers (P/Ns) P–W11–1 or P–W11–2, caused by selfgenerated debris from the needle bearing, which led to oil contamination. This AD requires replacement of the affected propeller governors with a redesigned propeller governor and prohibits installation of the affected propeller governors, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Jul 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 This AD is effective August 15, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 15, 2023. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–0664; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Material Incorporated by Reference: • For service information identified in this final rule, contact EASA, KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; website: easa.europa.eu. You may find this service information on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. • You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this service information at the FAA, call (817) 222– 5110. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2023–0664. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238–7146; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all GEAC Model M601E–11AS, M601E–11S, H75–100, H80–100, and H85–100 engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 7, 2023 (88 FR 20784). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2022–0234, dated December 1, 2022, issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that there have PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 44033 been reports of multiple needle bearing failures that affect propeller governors having P/Ns P–W11–1 and P–W11–2. Further investigation revealed that those failures were caused by self-generated debris from the needle bearing, which led to oil contamination. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD 2022–0234, described previously, except for any differences or exceptions identified in the NPRM. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–0664. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the costs. Conclusion These products have been approved by the aviation authority of another country and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to the FAA’s bilateral agreement with this State of Design Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022– 0234, which specifies procedures for the replacement of propeller governors having P/Ns P–W11–1 and P–W11–2 with a redesigned propeller governor. 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 ADDRESSES. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects seven engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1 44034 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / Rules and Regulations ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Remove and replace propeller governor ........ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ............. $7,000 $7,255 $50,785 The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected operators. 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. The FAA is 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. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) 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. 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: ■ 2023–12–24 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39– 22483; Docket No. FAA–2023–0664; Project Identifier MCAI–2022–01527–E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 15, 2023. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Model M601E–11AS, M601E–11S, H75–100, H80–100, and H85–100 engines, as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022–0234, dated December 1, 2022 (EASA AD 2022–0234). (d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code 6122, Propeller governor; 7200, Engine (turbine/turboprop). (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by multiple failures of the needle bearing installed in certain propeller governors, caused by self-generated debris from the needle bearing, which led to oil contamination. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent needle bearing failures in certain propeller governors. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of propeller control oil pressure, failure of the engine, reduced control of the airplane, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. The Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Perform all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2022–0234. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Jul 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 (g) Required Actions PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022–0234 (1) Where EASA AD 2022–0234 specifies compliance from its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) This AD does not adopt the Remarks paragraph of EASA AD 2022–0234. (i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals After performing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions and associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits, are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the ‘‘Ref. Publications’’ section of EASA AD 2022–0234. (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, International Validation 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 responsible Flight Standards 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 and email to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (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) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238– 7146; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2022–0234, dated December 1, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2022–0234, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu; website: easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 11, 2023 / Rules and Regulations (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, email: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued on June 28, 2023. Michael Linegang, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2023–14586 Filed 7–10–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2022–1304; Project Identifier AD–2022–00347–T; Amendment 39–22482; AD 2023–12–23] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 767–300F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that the installation requirements were not followed for the first observer seat in the flight deck. This AD requires installing placards in various locations of the flight deck to indicate the proper position for the first observer seat during taxi, takeoff, and landing, and revising the existing airplane flight manual (AFM). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 15, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 15, 2023. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2022–1304; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:17 Jul 10, 2023 Jkt 259001 Material Incorporated by Reference: • For service information identified in this final rule, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717; website myboeingfleet.com. • You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA– 2022–1304. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kumar Khatri, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206–231–3842; email: kumar.r.khatri@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all The Boeing Company Model 767–300F airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 9, 2022 (87 FR 75519). The NPRM was prompted by a noncompliance report indicating that the technical standard order installation requirements for the first observer seat in the flight deck were not followed. When the first observer seat, located in front of the supernumerary seats, is in the furthest aft position on the seat tracks, the ‘‘head path stay out zone’’ is compromised. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require installing placards in various locations of the flight deck to indicate the proper position for the first observer seat during taxi, takeoff, and landing, and revising the existing AFM. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition, which could result in occupants seated in the right or center supernumerary seats sustaining an injury during an emergency landing. Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive Comments The FAA received comments from the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), and The Boeing Company who supported the NPRM without change. The FAA received additional comments from Aviation Partners Boeing, Federal Express (FedEx), and United Parcel Service (UPS). The following presents the comments PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 44035 received on the NPRM and the FAA’s response to each comment. Effect of Winglets on Accomplishment of the Proposed Actions Aviation Partners Boeing stated that the installation of winglets per Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01920SE on applicable Boeing models subject to the proposed rule does not affect compliance with the mandated actions in this AD. The FAA agrees with the commenter that STC ST01920SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Allow Installation of Equivalent Placards FedEx stated that Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 767– 25–0589 RB, dated February 25, 2022, currently specifies the installation of Boeing placard part numbers BAC27TFDE714 and BAC27TFDE715. FedEx requested that the proposed AD be revised to allow installation of equivalent placards with like verbiage in lieu of the Boeing part numbers. The FAA disagrees with the request because the placard verbiage, font, color and locations are standard and they follow the certification requirements. Although, it is not acceptable to change the verbiage, an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) request may be submitted with supporting data that demonstrates an acceptable level of safety for equivalent placards. The FAA has not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Change Instructions for Placard Installation FedEx requested that the AD allow measuring both the horizontal and vertical dimensions from the same corner that currently only the vertical dimension is measured from, as specified in the Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 767– 25–0589 RB, dated February 25, 2022. FedEx additionally wanted the dimension tolerances increased to a minimum of 0.25″/1.50″ for workability, as these position tolerances do not affect safety or the ability of the placard to communicate safety information to the crew. The FAA disagrees with the requested method of measurement as it does not comply with the information specified in Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 767–25–0589 RB, dated February 25, 2022. Operators may submit requests for approval of AMOCs with supporting data that demonstrates an acceptable level of safety for an alternative method of measurement and E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44033-44035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14586]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0664; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01527-E; 
Amendment 39-22483; AD 2023-12-24]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type 
Certificate Previously Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and 
MOTORLET a.s.) Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) (type certificate previously held by 
WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.) Model M601E-11AS, 
M601E-11S, H75-100, H80-100, and H85-100 engines. This AD is prompted 
by reports of multiple failures of the needle bearing installed in 
propeller governors having part numbers (P/Ns) P-W11-1 or P-W11-2, 
caused by self-generated debris from the needle bearing, which led to 
oil contamination. This AD requires replacement of the affected 
propeller governors with a redesigned propeller governor and prohibits 
installation of the affected propeller governors, as specified in a 
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated 
by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 15, 2023.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 15, 
2023.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-0664; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The 
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: 
+49 221 8999 000; email: [email protected]; website: easa.europa.eu. 
You may find this service information on the EASA website at 
ad.easa.europa.eu.
     You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the 
availability of this service information at the FAA, call (817) 222-
5110. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-
2023-0664.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; 
phone: (781) 238-7146; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all GEAC Model M601E-
11AS, M601E-11S, H75-100, H80-100, and H85-100 engines. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on April 7, 2023 (88 FR 20784). The 
NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2022-0234, dated December 1, 2022, issued 
by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European Union (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states 
that there have been reports of multiple needle bearing failures that 
affect propeller governors having P/Ns P-W11-1 and P-W11-2. Further 
investigation revealed that those failures were caused by self-
generated debris from the needle bearing, which led to oil 
contamination.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require accomplishing the actions 
specified in EASA AD 2022-0234, described previously, except for any 
differences or exceptions identified in the NPRM. The FAA is issuing 
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-0664.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the costs.

Conclusion

    These products have been approved by the aviation authority of 
another country and are approved for operation in the United States. 
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design 
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in 
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data and 
determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as proposed. 
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition 
on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, this AD is 
adopted as proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0234, which specifies procedures for 
the replacement of propeller governors having P/Ns P-W11-1 and P-W11-2 
with a redesigned propeller governor.
    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 ADDRESSES.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects seven engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Remove and replace propeller          3 work-hours x $85 per           $7,000           $7,255          $50,785
 governor.                             hour = $255.
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    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. 
According to the manufacturer, however, some of the costs of this AD 
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected operators.

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.
    The FAA is 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

    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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The 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:

2023-12-24 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate Previously 
Held by WALTER Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.): 
Amendment 39-22483; Docket No. FAA-2023-0664; Project Identifier 
MCAI-2022-01527-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 15, 2023.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. Model M601E-11AS, 
M601E-11S, H75-100, H80-100, and H85-100 engines, as identified in 
European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0234, dated 
December 1, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0234).

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code 6122, Propeller 
governor; 7200, Engine (turbine/turboprop).

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by multiple failures of the needle bearing 
installed in certain propeller governors, caused by self-generated 
debris from the needle bearing, which led to oil contamination. The 
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent needle bearing failures in certain 
propeller governors. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could 
result in loss of propeller control oil pressure, failure of the 
engine, reduced control of the airplane, and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Perform all 
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in 
accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0234.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0234

    (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0234 specifies compliance from its 
effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this 
AD.
    (2) This AD does not adopt the Remarks paragraph of EASA AD 
2022-0234.

(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After performing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD, no alternative actions and associated thresholds and intervals, 
including life limits, are allowed unless they are approved as 
specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications'' section of 
EASA AD 2022-0234.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, International Validation 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 responsible Flight 
Standards 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 and email to: [email protected].
    (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) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Barbara Caufield, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, 
Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238-7146; email: 
[email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference 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) European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2022-0234, dated 
December 1, 2022.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For EASA AD 2022-0234, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 
50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: 
[email protected]; website: easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA 
AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.

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    (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, email: [email protected], or go to: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on June 28, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-14586 Filed 7-10-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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