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[FR Doc. 2024–03407 Filed 2–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2023–2147; Project Identifier MCAI–2023–00663–E; Amendment 39–22670; AD 2024–03–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. Background The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) Model PW307A and PW307D engines. This AD is prompted by a root cause analysis of an event involving an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disk that resulted in highenergy debris penetrating the engine cowling and an aborted takeoff. This AD requires removing from service and replacing certain HPT disks and also prohibits installing certain HPT disks on any engine, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 27, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 27, 2024. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all P&WC Model PW307A and PW307D engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2023 (88 FR 77236). The NPRM was prompted by AD CF–2023–30, dated May 8, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF– 2023–30) (also referred to as the MCAI), issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority for Canada. The MCAI states that on March 18, 2020, an Airbus Model A321–231 airplane, powered by International Aero Engines AG (IAE) Model V2533–A5 engines, experienced an uncontained HPT 1ststage disk failure that resulted in an aborted takeoff and high-energy debris penetrating the engine cowling. In response to the March 2020 uncontained HPT 1st-stage disk failure, the FAA issued a series of ADs, including Emergency AD 2020–07–51, Amendment 39–21110 (85 FR 20402, April 13, 2020) (AD 2020–07–51). Since the FAA issued AD 2020–07–51, IAE AGENCY: SUMMARY: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES No. FAA–2023–2147; 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 Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K1A 0N5, Canada; phone: (888) 663–3639; email: TC.AirworthinessDirectives-Consignesde navigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca; website: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. • 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 material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA–2023–2147. 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: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Feb 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 12951 determined that the failure of the V2533–A5 engine was due to an undetected subsurface material defect in the HPT 1st-stage disk that may affect the life of the part. In coordination with IAE, P&WC performed a records review and analysis of PW307A and PW307D engine parts made of similar material and identified additional affected HPT 1st and 2nd-stage disks, installed on PW307A and PW307D engines. These additional HPT disks may have a material defect that could reduce the life of the part and must be removed from service. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing certain HPT disks and prohibiting the installation of certain HPT disks on any engine, as specified in the MCAI. 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–2023–2147. 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 Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30, which identifies the affected HPT disks and specifies procedures for replacement. 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 63 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: E:\FR\FM\21FER1.SGM 21FER1 12952 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / Rules and Regulations ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Remove affected HPT 1st or 2nd stage disk ....... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ................... 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. The Amendment Authority for This Rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Feb 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Parts cost Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: 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: ■ 2024–03–01 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.: Amendment 39–22670; Docket No. FAA–2023–2147; Project Identifier MCAI–2023–00663–E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2024. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Model PW307A and PW307D engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a root cause analysis of an event involving an International Aero Engines AG Model V2533–A5 engine, which experienced an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disk that resulted in high-energy debris penetrating the engine cowling. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT 1st and 2nd-stage disks. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained HPT disk failure, damage to the engine, damage to the airplane, and loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Perform all required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30, dated May 8, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30). PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 $136,400 Cost per product $137,080 Cost on U.S. operators $8,636,040 (h) Exceptions To Transport Canada AD CF– 2023–30 (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF–2023– 30 requires compliance from its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where paragraph A. of Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30 specifies ‘‘Before 31 January 2027,’’ replace that text with ‘‘Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.’’ (3) Where paragraph B. of Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30 specifies ‘‘At the next opportunity, when the affected engine is disassembled and access is available to the HPT disk, remove any affected HPT disk listed in Table 2 or Table 4 below and replace the affected HPT disk with a serviceable part,’’ replace that text with ‘‘For any engine with an installed HPT disk listed in Table 2 or Table 4 [of Transport Canada AD CF– 2023–30], at the next piece-part exposure, remove the affected HPT disk from service and replace with a serviceable part.’’ (i) No Reporting Requirement Although the service information referenced in Transport Canada AD CF– 2023–30 specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Definitions (1) For the purpose of this AD, ‘‘piece-part exposure’’ is when the affected part is removed from the engine and completely disassembled. (2) For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘serviceable part’’ is any HPT disk that is not identified in Tables 1 through 4 of Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30. (k) 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) 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. (l) Additional Information For more information about this AD, contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite E:\FR\FM\21FER1.SGM 21FER1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 35 / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / Rules and Regulations 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238– 7146; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov. (m) 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) Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30, dated May 8, 2023. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For Transport Canada AD CF–2023–30, contact Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; phone: (888) 663–3639; email: TC.AirworthinessDirectives-Consignesde navigabilite.TC@tc.gc.ca; website: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation. (4) 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 material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov. Issued on January 31, 2024. Victor Wicklund, Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2024–03442 Filed 2–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2023–1147; Airspace Docket No. 22–AAL–55] Authority for This Rulemaking RIN 2120–AA66 Amendment of Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V–333 in the Vicinity of Shishmaref, AK, and Revocation of Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–401 in the Vicinity of Ambler, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with RULES AGENCY: This action amends Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V–333 and revokes Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–401. The FAA is taking this action due to the pending decommissioning of the Shishmaref, AK, and Ambler, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacons (NDB). SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Feb 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 The identifier V–333 is also used as an identifier for Domestic VOR Federal Airway V–333 in the vicinity of Rome, GA. The identifier V–401 is also used as an identifier for Domestic VOR Federal Airway V–401 in the vicinity of Worland, WY. This airspace action only pertains to the Alaskan V–333 and V– 401. The V–333 near Rome, GA and V– 401 near Worland, WY, are not affected by this airspace action. DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, May 16, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/ publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it modifies the Air Traffic Service (ATS) route structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 12953 History The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2023–1147 in the Federal Register (88 FR 54251; August 10, 2023), proposing to amend V–333 and to revoke V–401 in Alaska. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Incorporation by Reference Alaskan VOR Federal airways are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–333 and revoking Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–401, in its entirety, in the state of Alaska. V–333: Prior to this final rule, Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–333 extended between the Hooper Bay, AK, VOR/ Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), the Nome, AK, VOR/DME, and the Shishmaref, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NBD). The airway segment between the Nome VOR/DME and the Shishmaref NBD is removed. As amended, the airway is now changed to extend between the Hooper Bay VOR/ DME and the Nome VOR/DME. V–401: Prior to this final rule, Alaskan VOR Federal Airway V–401 extended between the Ambler, AK, NDB, the Kotzebue, AK, VOR/DME, and the Shishmaref, AK, NDB. The airway is removed in its entirety. The identifier V–333 is also used as an identifier for Domestic VOR Federal Airway V–333 in the vicinity of Rome, GA. The identifier V–401 is also used as an identifier for Domestic VOR Federal Airway V–401 in the vicinity of Worland, WY. This airspace action only pertains to the Alaskan V–333 and V– 401. The V–333 near Rome, GA and V– 401 near Worland, WY, are not affected by this airspace action. E:\FR\FM\21FER1.SGM 21FER1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-2147; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00663-E; 
Amendment 39-22670; AD 2024-03-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. 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 
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) Model PW307A and PW307D engines. 
This AD is prompted by a root cause analysis of an event involving an 
uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disk 
that resulted in high-energy debris penetrating the engine cowling and 
an aborted takeoff. This AD requires removing from service and 
replacing certain HPT disks and also prohibits installing certain HPT 
disks on any engine, as specified in a Transport Canada AD, which is 
incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective March 27, 2024.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 27, 
2024.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2023-2147; 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 Transport Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft 
Certification, 159 Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario, K1A 0N5, Canada; 
phone: (888) 663-3639; email: [email protected]; website: tc.canada.ca/en/aviation.
     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 material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110. It is 
also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-2147.

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 P&WC Model PW307A 
and PW307D engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
November 9, 2023 (88 FR 77236). The NPRM was prompted by AD CF-2023-30, 
dated May 8, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30) (also referred to as 
the MCAI), issued by Transport Canada, which is the aviation authority 
for Canada. The MCAI states that on March 18, 2020, an Airbus Model 
A321-231 airplane, powered by International Aero Engines AG (IAE) Model 
V2533-A5 engines, experienced an uncontained HPT 1st-stage disk failure 
that resulted in an aborted takeoff and high-energy debris penetrating 
the engine cowling.
    In response to the March 2020 uncontained HPT 1st-stage disk 
failure, the FAA issued a series of ADs, including Emergency AD 2020-
07-51, Amendment 39-21110 (85 FR 20402, April 13, 2020) (AD 2020-07-
51). Since the FAA issued AD 2020-07-51, IAE determined that the 
failure of the V2533-A5 engine was due to an undetected subsurface 
material defect in the HPT 1st-stage disk that may affect the life of 
the part. In coordination with IAE, P&WC performed a records review and 
analysis of PW307A and PW307D engine parts made of similar material and 
identified additional affected HPT 1st and 2nd-stage disks, installed 
on PW307A and PW307D engines. These additional HPT disks may have a 
material defect that could reduce the life of the part and must be 
removed from service.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require replacing certain HPT 
disks and prohibiting the installation of certain HPT disks on any 
engine, as specified in the MCAI. 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-2023-2147.

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 Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30, which identifies 
the affected HPT disks and specifies procedures for replacement. 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 63 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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                 Action                              Labor cost             Parts cost    Cost per       U.S.
                                                                                          product     operators
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Remove affected HPT 1st or 2nd stage      8 work-hours x $85 per hour =       $136,400     $137,080   $8,636,040
 disk.                                     $680.
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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:

2024-03-01 Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.: Amendment 39-22670; Docket 
No. FAA-2023-2147; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00663-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 27, 2024.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Model PW307A and 
PW307D engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine 
Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a root cause analysis of an event 
involving an International Aero Engines AG Model V2533-A5 engine, 
which experienced an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine 
(HPT) 1st-stage disk that resulted in high-energy debris penetrating 
the engine cowling. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of 
the HPT 1st and 2nd-stage disks. The unsafe condition, if not 
addressed, could result in uncontained HPT disk failure, damage to 
the engine, damage to the airplane, and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: 
Perform all required actions within the compliance times specified 
in, and in accordance with, Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30, dated 
May 8, 2023 (Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30).

(h) Exceptions To Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30

    (1) Where Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30 requires compliance 
from its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date 
of this AD.
    (2) Where paragraph A. of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30 
specifies ``Before 31 January 2027,'' replace that text with 
``Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.''
    (3) Where paragraph B. of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30 
specifies ``At the next opportunity, when the affected engine is 
disassembled and access is available to the HPT disk, remove any 
affected HPT disk listed in Table 2 or Table 4 below and replace the 
affected HPT disk with a serviceable part,'' replace that text with 
``For any engine with an installed HPT disk listed in Table 2 or 
Table 4 [of Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30], at the next piece-part 
exposure, remove the affected HPT disk from service and replace with 
a serviceable part.''

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although the service information referenced in Transport Canada 
AD CF-2023-30 specifies to submit certain information to the 
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Definitions

    (1) For the purpose of this AD, ``piece-part exposure'' is when 
the affected part is removed from the engine and completely 
disassembled.
    (2) For the purpose of this AD, a ``serviceable part'' is any 
HPT disk that is not identified in Tables 1 through 4 of Transport 
Canada AD CF-2023-30.

(k) 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 local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the manager of the International Validation Branch, send 
it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) 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.

(l) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Barbara Caufield, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite

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410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781) 238-7146; email: 
[email protected].

(m) 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) Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30, dated May 8, 2023.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For Transport Canada AD CF-2023-30, contact Transport 
Canada, Transport Canada National Aircraft Certification, 159 
Cleopatra Drive, Nepean, Ontario K1A 0N5, Canada; phone: (888) 663-
3639; email: [email protected]; website: tc.canada.ca/en/
aviation.
    (4) 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 material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
    (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].

    Issued on January 31, 2024.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2024-03442 Filed 2-20-24; 8:45 am]
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