Proposed Rule2023-14587
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
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Published
July 11, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-26-10, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model RB211-524G2-19, RB211-524G3-19, RB211-524H-36, and RB211-524H2-19 engines. AD 2013-26-10 requires a one-time reduction in the cyclic life of certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) rotor stage 1 and stage 2 disks, and removal of disks that exceed the reduced cycle life. Since the FAA issued AD 2013-26-10, the manufacturer has revised the engine time limits manual (TLM), introducing new and more restrictive instructions. This proposed AD would require revisions to the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the operator's existing approved engine maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 44075-44077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14587]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1410; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01517-E]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-26-10, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co
KG (RRD) Model RB211-524G2-19, RB211-524G3-19, RB211-524H-36, and
RB211-524H2-19 engines. AD 2013-26-10 requires a one-time reduction in
the cyclic life of certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) rotor stage 1
and stage 2 disks, and removal of disks that exceed the reduced cycle
life. Since the FAA issued AD 2013-26-10, the manufacturer has revised
the engine time limits manual (TLM), introducing new and more
restrictive instructions. This proposed AD would require revisions to
the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the operator's existing
approved engine maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, as
specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which
is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this NPRM by August 25, 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> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1410; 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 NPRM, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), 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 NPRM, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221
8999 000; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0d4c497e4d686c7e6c2368787f627d6c236878"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4b0a0f380b2e2a382a652e3e39243b2a652e3e">[email protected]</span></a>; website: easa.europa.eu. You may
find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu. It is also
available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under Docket No. FAA-2023-1410.
<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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-
7241; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aedddbc0c9c3c180ca80cdc6c1eec8cfcf80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a2d1d7ccc5cfcd8cc68cc1cacde2c4c3c38cc5cdd4">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2023-1410; Project Identifier
MCAI-2022-01517-E'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, 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
the proposal 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 NPRM.
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 NPRM 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 NPRM, 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 will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198. Any commentary that the FAA receives which is not
specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public docket for
this rulemaking.
Background
The FAA issued AD 2013-26-10, Amendment 39-17719 (79 FR 1315,
January 8, 2014) (AD 2013-26-10), for all RRD Model RB211-524G2-19,
RB211-524G3-19, RB211-524H-36, and RB211-524H2-19 engines. AD 2013-26-
10 was prompted by an MCAI originated by EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union. EASA issued
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EASA AD 2013-0246, dated October 10, 2013, to correct an unsafe
condition identified as part failure and consequent release of high-
energy debris, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane.
AD 2013-26-10 requires a one-time reduction in the cyclic life of
certain HPC stage 1 and stage 2 disks and removal of disks that exceed
the reduced cycle life from service. The agency issued AD 2013-26-10 to
prevent the failure of certain life-limited parts, which could result
in uncontained engine damage and damage to the airplane.
Actions Since AD 2013-26-10 Was Issued
Since the FAA issued AD 2013-26-10, EASA superseded EASA AD 2013-
0246 and issued EASA AD 2022-0232, dated November 28, 2022 (EASA AD
2022-0232) (referred to after this as the MCAI). The MCAI states that
the ALS for RB211-524G/H engines, which is approved by EASA, is defined
and published in TLM T-211(524)-7RR, and that these airworthiness
limitations have been identified as mandatory for continued
airworthiness. The MCAI also states that since the original issue of
TLM T-211(524)-7RR, updated thresholds and intervals were introduced
for newly designed parts. EASA AD 2013-0246 was issued to require
implementation of the reduced cyclic life limit and replacement of HPC
stage 1 and 2 disks before exceeding their life limit. The MCAI also
states that the manufacturer published a revised engine TLM since EASA
AD 2013-0246 was issued, introducing new and more restrictive
instructions. The ALS defined in the revised engine TLM also adds RRD
Model RB211-524G2-T-19, RB211-524G3-T-19, RB211-524H-T-36, and RB211-
524H2-T-19 engines to the list of affected engines.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1410.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2022-0232, which specifies instructions
for accomplishing the actions specified in the applicable TLM,
including performing maintenance tasks, replacing life-limited parts,
and revising the existing approved maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, by incorporating the limitations, tasks, and associated
thresholds and intervals described in the TLM. This material is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
ADDRESSES.
FAA's Determination
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 the State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI described above. The FAA is issuing this NPRM after
determining that the unsafe condition described previously is likely to
exist or develop in other products of the same type design.
Proposed AD Requirements in This NPRM
This proposed AD would retain none of the requirements of AD 2013-
26-10. This proposed AD would require revising the existing approved
engine maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations, which are specified
in EASA AD 2022-0232 described previously, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD and as
discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the MCAI.''
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA developed a process to use some civil aviation
authority (CAA) ADs as the primary source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has since
coordinated with other manufacturers and CAAs to use this process. As a
result, the FAA proposes to incorporate by reference EASA AD 2022-0232
in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require
compliance with EASA AD 2022-0232 in its entirety through that
incorporation, except for any differences identified as exceptions in
the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Using common terms that are
the same as the heading of a particular section in the EASA AD does not
mean that operators need comply only with that section. For example,
where the AD requirement refers to ``all required actions within the
compliance times,'' compliance with this AD requirement is not limited
to the section titled ``Required Action(s) and Compliance Time(s)'' in
EASA AD 2022-0232. Service information required by the EASA AD for
compliance will be available at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2023-1410 after the FAA final rule is
published.
Difference Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI
Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0232 specifies revising the
approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months after the
effective date of EASA AD 2022-0232, this proposed AD would require
revising the ALS of the existing approved engine maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, within 90 days after the effective
date of this AD.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD, if adopted as proposed, would
affect 22 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Revise the ALS of the existing 1 work-hours x $85 per $0 $85 $1,870
approved engine maintenance or hour = $85.
inspection program.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
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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 determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 the proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(3) Would 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 Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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 2013-26-10, Amendment 39-17719 (79
FR 1315, January 8, 2014); and
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b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG: Docket No. FAA-2023-1410;
Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01517-E.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) by August 25, 2023.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-26-10, Amendment 39-17719 (79 FR 1315,
January 8, 2014).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD)
Model RB211-524G2-19, RB211-524G2-T-19, RB211-524G3-19, RB211-524G3-
T-19, RB211-524H-36, RB211-524H-T-36, RB211-524H2-19, and RB211-
524H2-T-19 engines.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine
Compressor Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the engine
time limits manual, introducing new and more restrictive
instructions. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of
certain life-limited parts. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in uncontained engine damage 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 within the compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2022-0232, dated November 28, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0232).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0232
(1) Where EASA AD 2022-0232 defines the AMP as the approved
Aircraft Maintenance Programme which contains the tasks on the basis
of which the scheduled maintenance is conducted to ensure the
continuing airworthiness of each operated engine, this AD defines
the AMP as the Aircraft Maintenance Program which contains the tasks
of which the operator or the owner ensures the continuing
airworthiness of each operated airplane.
(2) Where EASA AD 2022-0232 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(3) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (1) of
EASA AD 2022-0232.
(4) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (2) of
EASA AD 2022-0232.
(5) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0232 specifies revising
the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months after
the effective date of EASA AD 2022-0232, this AD requires revising
the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing approved
engine maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 90
days after the effective date of this AD.
(6) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (4) of
EASA AD 2022-0232.
(7) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (5) of
EASA AD 2022-0232.
(8) This AD does not adopt the Remarks paragraph of EASA AD
2022-0232.
(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 2022-0232.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety 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 (k)
of this AD and email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#064748432b47422b474b49454660676728616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="165758533b57523b575b59555670777738717960">[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.
(k) Additional Information
For more information about this AD, contact Sungmo Cho, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone: (781) 238-7241; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#90e3e5fef7fdffbef4bef3f8ffd0f6f1f1bef7ffe6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="790a0c171e1416571d571a1116391f1818571e160f">[email protected]</span></a>.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency AD 2022-0232, dated
November 28, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2022-0232, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f5b4b186b590948694db9080879a8594db9080"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3170754271545042501f5444435e41501f5444">[email protected]</span></a>; 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.
(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#1a7c68347374696a7f796e7375745a747b687b347d756c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1b7d69357275686b7e786f7274755b757a697a357c746d">[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 July 6, 2023.
Michael Linegang,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-14587 Filed 7-10-23; 8:45 am]
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