Rule2023-02152
Airworthiness Directives; Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. Reciprocating Engines With a Certain Superior Air Parts, Inc. Intake Valve Installed
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Published
February 2, 2023
Effective
February 17, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental) GTSIO- 520, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, LIO-470, LIO-520, LTSIO-520, O- 470, TSIO-470, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550 model reciprocating engines with a certain Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) cylinder assembly or intake valve installed. The affected cylinder assemblies and intake valves are installed as a replacement part under parts manufacturer approval (PMA) on certain affected Continental engines. This AD was prompted by three intake valve failures on reciprocating engines that resulted in engine damage and emergency landing or aborted takeoff. This AD requires replacement of the affected engine intake valve. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 22 (Thursday, February 2, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6985-6988]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02152]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0027; Project Identifier AD-2022-01586-E;
Amendment 39-22319; AD 2023-02-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Continental Aerospace Technologies,
Inc. Reciprocating Engines With a Certain Superior Air Parts, Inc.
Intake Valve Installed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (Continental) GTSIO-
520, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, LIO-470, LIO-520, LTSIO-520, O-
470, TSIO-470, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550, and TSIOL-550 model
reciprocating engines with a certain Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP)
cylinder assembly or intake valve installed. The affected cylinder
assemblies and intake valves are installed as a replacement part under
parts manufacturer approval (PMA) on certain affected Continental
engines. This AD was prompted by three intake valve failures on
reciprocating engines that resulted in engine damage and emergency
landing or aborted takeoff. This AD requires replacement of the
affected engine intake valve. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 17, 2023.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 17,
2023.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by March 20, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: (202) 493-2251.
<bullet> 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.
<bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2023-0027; 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 street address for Docket
Operations is listed above.
Material Incorporated by Reference:
<bullet> For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Superior Air Parts, Inc., 621 S Royal Lane, Suite 100, Coppell,
TX 75019; phone: (800) 420-4727; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#542735383127146835743c26313269" http: superiorairparts.com">superiorairparts.com</a>">sales@<a href="http://superiorairparts.com">superiorairparts.com</a></a>;
website: <a href="http://superiorairparts.com">superiorairparts.com</a>.
<bullet> 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
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available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2023-0027.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin Carter, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
Worth, TX 76177; phone: (817) 222-5146; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#29435c5a5d4047074a485b5d4c5b694f4848074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="046e7177706d6a2a676576706176446265652a636b72">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The FAA received reports of three intake valve failures on GTSIO-
520, IO-550, and TSIO-520 model reciprocating engines. The intake valve
failure on the GTSIO-520 engine resulted in no loss of engine power,
while the IO-550 engine experienced engine damage and aborted takeoff.
The intake valve failure on the TSIO-520 engine resulted in engine
damage and an emergency landing. Subsequent metallurgical analysis
revealed that the intake valve material on SAP part number (P/N)
SA539988, with lot number 19077 O, was out of specification and did not
meet the minimum requirement for elongation; a condition that may cause
rupture of the valve stem surface and valve head surface. SAP shipped
the affected intake valves installed in cylinder assemblies between
January 20, 2022 and March 22, 2022. SAP also shipped individual
affected intake valves between January 20, 2022 and May 18, 2022. The
affected cylinder assemblies and intake valves may be installed on
certain Continental GTSIO-520-C, -D, -E, -F, -H, -K, -L, -M, and -N;
IO-470-A, -C, -D, -E, -F, -G, -H, -J, -K, -L, -LO, -M, -N, -P, -R, -S,
-T, -U, -V, and -VO; IO-520-A, -B, -BA, -BB, -C, -CB, -D, -E, -F, -J, -
K, -L, -M, -MB, -N, -NB, and -P; IO-550-A, -B, -C, -D, -E, -F, -G, -L,
-N, -P, and -R; IOF-550-B, -C, -D, -E, -F, -L, -P, and -R; LIO-470-A;
LIO-520-P; LTSIO-520-AE; O-470-A, -E, -G, -G-CI, -H, -J, -K, -K-CI, -L,
-L-CI, -M, -M-CI, -N, -P, -R, -S, -T, and -U; TSIO-470-B, -C, and -D;
TSIO-520-A, -AE, -AF, -B, -BB, -BE, -C, -CE, -D, -DB, -E, -EB, -G, -H,
-J, -JB, -K, -KB, -L, -LB, -M, -N, -NB, -P, -R, -T, -U, -UB, -VB, and -
WB; TSIO-550-A, -B, -C, -E, -G, and -K; TSIOF-550-D, -J, and -K; and
TSIOL-550-A, and -C model reciprocating engines. This condition, if not
addressed, could result in failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown,
and loss of the airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
FAA's Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency has determined the
unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in
other products of the same type design.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed SAP Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB22-01 A, dated
December 16, 2022 (SAP MSB22-01 A). This service information provides a
listing of the affected cylinder assemblies and affected engines. 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.
AD Requirements
This AD requires the removal from service and replacement of any
affected engine intake valve installed, except as discussed under
``Differences Between the AD and the Service Information.''
Differences Between the AD and the Service Information
SAP MSB22-01 A specifies to remove and replace the affected intake
valve before further flight, while this AD requires removal and
replacement of the affected intake valve within 30 days from the
effective date of this AD.
Justification for Immediate Adoption and Determination of the Effective
Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C. 551 et seq.) authorizes agencies to dispense with notice and
comment procedures for rules when the agency, for ``good cause,'' finds
that those procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to
the public interest.'' Under this section, an agency, upon finding good
cause, may issue a final rule without providing notice and seeking
comment prior to issuance. Further, section 553(d) of the APA
authorizes agencies to make rules effective in less than thirty days,
upon a finding of good cause.
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies foregoing notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because the urgency of the unsafe condition requires removal of any
affected intake valve installed within 30 days from the effective date
of this AD. The material used to manufacture the intake valves was out
of specification and did not meet the minimum requirement for
elongation, a condition that may cause rupture of the valve stem
surface and valve head surface. Intake valve rupture could lead to
failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss of the airplane.
Three intake valve failures on affected reciprocating engines have
already been reported, which resulted in engine damage, emergency
landing, and aborted takeoff. As the affected intake valve must be
replaced within 30 days from the effective date of this AD, the
compliance time for the required actions is shorter than the time
necessary to allow for public comment and for the FAA to publish a
final rule. Accordingly, notice and opportunity for prior public
comment are impracticable and contrary to the public interest pursuant
to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B).
In addition, the FAA finds that good cause exists pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 553(d) for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days,
for the same reasons the FAA found good cause to forego notice and
comment.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written data, views, or arguments
about this final rule. Send your comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-0027 and Project Identifier
AD-2022-01586-E'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the final rule, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this final rule because of those comments.
Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
<a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>, including any personal information you provide. The
agency will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this final rule.
Confidential Business Information
CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this AD contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this AD, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they
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will not be placed in the public docket of this AD. Submissions
containing CBI should be sent to Justin Carter, Aviation Safety
Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
Worth, TX 76177. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) do not
apply when an agency finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 to adopt
a rule without prior notice and comment. Because the FAA has determined
that it has good cause to adopt this rule without prior notice and
comment, RFA analysis is not required.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 450 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 affected cylinder assembly..... 4 work-hours x $85 per $0 $340 $153,000
hour = $340.
Remove and inspect intake valve for 4 work-hours x $85 per 0 340 153,000
existence of lot number 19077 O. hour = $340.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary
replacements that would be required based on the results of the
inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replace affected intake valve................. 1 work-hours x $85 per hour = $106 $191
$85.
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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, and
(2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska.
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive:
2023-02-12 Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.: Amendment 39-
22319; Docket No. FAA-2023-0027; Project Identifier AD-2022-01586-E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 17,
2023.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.
(Continental) GTSIO-520, IO-470, IO-520, IO-550, IOF-550, LIO-470,
LIO-520, LTSIO-520, O-470, TSIO-470, TSIO-520, TSIO-550, TSIOF-550,
and TSIOL-550 model reciprocating engines listed in the Application
Table, page 1, of Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP) Mandatory Service
Bulletin MSB22-01 A, dated December 16, 2022 (SAP MSB22-01 A) with
an installed:
(1) SAP cylinder assembly having a part number (P/N) and serial
number listed in Table 1 of SAP MSB22-01 A, installed on or after
January 20, 2022; or
(2) Cylinder assembly that was repaired and installed on or
after January 20, 2022, with a SAP intake valve having P/N SA539988
and lot number 19077 O; or
(3) SAP intake valve with P/N SA539988 and lot number 19077 O.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7160, Engine Air
Intake System.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by three intake valve failures on
reciprocating engines that resulted in engine damage and emergency
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landing or aborted takeoff. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the engine intake valve. 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
(1) For engines with an affected SAP cylinder assembly
installed, as identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, within 30
days from the effective date of this AD, remove the affected
cylinder assembly and replace any affected intake valve with an
intake valve that is eligible for installation.
(2) For engines with an affected repaired cylinder assembly
installed, as identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, within 30
days from the effective date of this AD, inspect the affected
cylinder assembly for installation of any intake valve marked with
lot number 19077 O. If, during any inspection required by this
paragraph, an intake valve is identified with lot number 19077 O,
before further flight, replace the affected intake valve with an
intake valve that is eligible for installation.
(3) For engines with an affected SAP intake valve installed, as
identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD, within 30 days from the
effective date of this AD, remove the affected intake valve and
replace with an intake valve that is eligible for installation.
(h) Definitions
(1) For the purpose of this AD, an ``intake valve that is
eligible for installation'' is an intake valve that is not SAP P/N
SA539988 and lot number 19077 O.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although SAP MSB22-01 A specifies to submit certain information
and send certain parts to the manufacturer, this AD does not include
that requirement.
(j) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in 14 CFR 21.197 and
21.199, are prohibited.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth 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 (l) 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.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Justin Carter,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; phone: (817) 222-5146; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#543e2127203d3a7a373526203126143235357a333b22"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5bfa0a6a1bcbbfbb6b4a7a1b0a795b3b4b4fbb2baa3">[email protected]</span></a>.
(m) 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) Superior Air Parts, Inc. Mandatory Service Bulletin MSB22-01
A, dated December 16, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact SAP,
621 S Royal Lane, Suite 100, Coppell, TX 75019; phone: (800) 420-
4727; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b283a373e281b673a7b33293e3d66" http: superiorairparts.com">superiorairparts.com</a>">sales@<a href="http://superiorairparts.com">superiorairparts.com</a></a>; website:
<a href="http://superiorairparts.com">superiorairparts.com</a>.
(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 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#6503174b0c0b16150006110c0a0b250b0417044b020a13"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="167064387f7865667375627f7978567877647738717960">[email protected]</span></a>, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued on January 25, 2023.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-02152 Filed 2-1-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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