Rule2021-25259
Airworthiness Directives; Austro Engine GmbH Engines
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Published
November 19, 2021
Effective
December 27, 2021
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-09-04 for all Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P model diesel piston engines. AD 2021-09-04 required replacing a certain oil pump as well as the oil filter and engine oil. This AD was prompted by reports of an oil pump blockage on E4 model diesel piston engines. This AD requires replacing a certain oil pump as well as the oil filter and engine oil. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 221 (Friday, November 19, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 64810-64813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25259]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0781; Project Identifier AD-2021-00775-E;
Amendment 39-21831; AD 2021-24-10]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Austro Engine GmbH Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-09-04
for all Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P model diesel piston engines. AD
2021-09-04 required replacing a certain oil pump as well as the oil
filter and engine oil. This AD was prompted by reports of an oil pump
blockage on E4 model diesel piston engines. This AD requires replacing
a certain oil pump as well as the oil filter and engine oil. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 27, 2021.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of May
10, 2021 (86 FR 21637, April 23, 2021).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Austro Engine GmbH, Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 11, 2700 Weiner
Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 2622 23000; website: www.austroengine.at.
You may view this service information at the Airworthiness Products
Section, Operational Safety Branch, FAA, 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
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2021-0781.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0781; or in person at
Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
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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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wego Wang, Aviation Safety Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
(781) 238-7134; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#245341434b0a53454a43644245450a434b52"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f180a080041180e01082f090e0e41080019">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021-09-04, Amendment 39-21517 (86 FR
21637, April 23, 2021), (AD 2021-09-04). AD 2021-09-04 applied to all
Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P model diesel piston engines. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021 (86 FR 51026).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of an oil pump blockage on E4 model
diesel piston engines caused by oil contamination with casting sand
from the production process of oil pump part number (P/N) E4A-50-000-
BHY. The root cause was found to be an improperly performed sand casted
oil pump housing cleaning process. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to
continue to require replacement of an affected oil pump, identified by
P/N and serial number (S/N) in Austro Engine GmbH Mandatory Service
Bulletin No. MSB-E4-030/4, Revision No. 4, dated March 30, 2021. In the
NPRM, the FAA also proposed to require replacement of the oil filter
and engine oil.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the costs.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
requires adoption of the AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. This
AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed Austro Engine GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No.
MSB-E4-030/4, Revision No. 4, dated March 30, 2021 (the MSB). This
service information specifies procedures for replacing the affected oil
pumps installed on E4 and E4P model diesel piston engines. This service
information also specifies procedures for replacing the oil filter and
engine oil installed on these engines. In addition, this service
information identifies the applicable S/Ns of affected E4 and E4P model
diesel piston engines, the affected oil pumps requiring replacement,
and an additional oil pump replacement option. The Director of the
Federal Register previously approved the MSB for incorporation by
reference on May 10, 2021 (86 FR 21637, April 23, 2021). 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 55 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
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 the oil pump, oil 16 work-hours x $85 per $1,488 $2,848 $156,640
filter, and engine oil. hour = $1,360.
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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 individuals.
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
The FAA has determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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
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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021-09-04, Amendment 39-21517 (86
FR 21637, April 23, 2021); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
2021-24-10 Austro Engine GmbH: Amendment 39-21831; Docket No. FAA-
2021-0781; Project Identifier AD-2021-00775-E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 27,
2021.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2021-09-04, Amendment 39-21517 (86 FR 21637,
April 23, 2021).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P model
diesel piston engines.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8550, Reciprocating
Engine Oil System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports of an oil pump blockage on the
E4 model diesel piston engines. The FAA is issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the engine lubrication system. The unsafe
condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the engine,
in-flight shutdown, and loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
For Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P model diesel piston engines
having an oil pump, part number (P/N) E4A-50-000-BHY, with a serial
number (S/N) listed in paragraph 1.2., Engines Affected, of Austro
Engine GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-E4-030/4, Revision
No. 4, dated March 30, 2021 (the MSB), within the compliance time
specified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD or before further
flight, whichever occurs later:
(1) Remove the oil pump, P/N E4A-50-000-BHY, from service and
replace with a part eligible for installation using the
Accomplishment/Instructions, paragraph 2.2.1 or paragraph 2.2.2, of
the MSB, as applicable.
(2) Replace the oil filter and engine oil using the
Accomplishment/Instructions, paragraph 2.2.1 or paragraph 2.2.2, of
the MSB, as applicable.
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(h) No Reporting Requirements
The reporting requirements in the Accomplishment/Instructions,
paragraph 2.2., of the MSB, are not required by this AD.
(i) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not install onto any
engine an oil pump, P/N
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E4A-50-000-BHY, with an S/N listed in paragraph 1.2., Engines
Affected, of the MSB.
(j) Definitions
For the purpose of this AD:
(1) Group 1 engines are E4 model diesel piston engines in
configuration ``-A'' that are installed on single-engine airplanes.
(2) Group 2 engines are E4 model diesel piston engines in
configuration ``-B'' or ``-C'' and E4P model diesel piston engines
that are installed on twin-engine airplanes.
(3) A ``part eligible for installation'' is an oil pump with a
P/N and S/N that is not listed in paragraph 1.2., Engines Affected,
of the MSB.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
You may take credit for replacing the oil pump, oil filter, and
engine oil required by paragraph (g) of this AD if you performed
these replacements before the effective date of this AD using the
Accomplishment/Instructions, paragraph 2.2., of Austro Engine GmbH
MSB No. MSB-E4-030, Original Issue, dated February 18, 2021;
Revision No. 1, dated February 23, 2021; Revision No. 2, dated March
3, 2021; or Revision No. 3, dated March 18, 2021.
(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, ECO 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 (m) of this AD. Information may be emailed
to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6928272c44282d442824262a290f0808470e061f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9fded1dab2dedbb2ded2d0dcdff9fefeb1f8f0e9">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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.
(m) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Wego Wang, Aviation
Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7134; fax: (781) 238-7199; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bccbd9dbd392cbddd2dbfcdadddd92dbd3ca"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b5c2d0d2da9bc2d4dbd2f5d3d4d49bd2dac3">[email protected]</span></a>.
(n) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 10, 2021 (86 FR 21637, April 23, 2021).
(i) Austro Engine GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-E4-
030/4, Revision No. 4, dated March 30, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Austro Engine GmbH, Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 11, 2700 Weiner Neustadt,
Austria; phone: +43 2622 23000; website: www.austroengine.at.
(5) 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.
(6) 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9ef8ecb0f7f0edeefbfdeaf7f1f0def0ffecffb0f9f1e8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5b3a7fbbcbba6a5b0b6a1bcbabb95bbb4a7b4fbb2baa3">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on November 15, 2021.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2021-25259 Filed 11-18-21; 8:45 am]
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