Proposed Rule2023-26090
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
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Published
November 28, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would have applied to all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines. The NPRM would have required repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster rotor for any cracks, replacement or repair of the LPC booster rotor if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge geometry and malformed surface conditions, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD. Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA issued AD 2023-17-11, which addresses the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 227 (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 83043-83044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26090]
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Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 227 / Tuesday, November 28, 2023 /
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1211; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01598-E]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); withdrawal.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is withdrawing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
that proposed to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would
have applied to all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model
BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines. The NPRM
would have required repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs)
of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster rotor for any cracks,
replacement or repair of the LPC booster rotor if necessary and, as an
optional terminating action to the repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection
for malformed scallop edge geometry and malformed surface conditions,
as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD.
Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA issued AD 2023-17-11, which
addresses the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM. Accordingly, the
NPRM is withdrawn.
DATES: As of November 28, 2023, the proposed rule which was published
in the Federal Register on June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762), is withdrawn.
ADDRESSES:
AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1211; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, this AD action (withdrawal), the mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI), any comments received, and
other information. The street 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: Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone: (781)
238- 7241; email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#580b2d363f3537761c761b3037183e3939763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2271574c454f4d0c660c614a4d624443430c454d54">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, had issued EASA AD 2022-0252 dated December 16, 2022
(later revised to EASA AD 2022-0252R1, dated April 28, 2023 (EASA AD
2022-0252R1)) to correct an unsafe condition for all RRD Model BR700-
715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines. EASA later issued
EASA AD 2023-0152, dated July 25, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0152) (also
referred to as the MCAI), which supersedes EASA AD 2022-0252R1.
The FAA issued an NPRM that proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
adding an AD for all RRD Model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and
BR700-715C1-30 engines, which was published in the Federal Register on
June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762). The NPRM was prompted by EASA AD 2022-
0252, which stated that occurrences have been reported of finding
malformed scallop edge geometry and surface conditions at the front
flange scallops of certain LPC booster rotors. The NPRM proposed to
require repetitive FPIs of the front flange scallops of the LPC booster
rotor for any cracks, replacement, or repair of the LPC booster rotor
if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the repetitive
FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge geometry and
malformed surface conditions.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Since the NPRM was issued, the FAA has reviewed the MCAI, which
supersedes EASA AD 2022-0252R1. The MCAI discusses the reported
occurrences of finding malformed scallop edge geometry and surface
conditions at the front flange of scallops of certain LPC booster
rotors, which were also discussed in EASA AD 2022-0252R1. The MCAI
includes both more restrictive compliance times for certain engines and
extended compliance times for certain other engines. The MCAI also
refers to the updated service information referenced by the commenters,
specifies repetitive FPIs of the front flange scallops of the LPC
booster rotor for any cracks, replacement or repair of the LPC booster
rotor if necessary and, as an optional terminating action to the
repetitive FPIs, a visual inspection for malformed scallop edge
geometry and malformed surface conditions.
Additionally, the FAA received comments on the NPRM from four
commenters. Commenters included Hawaiian Airlines (Hawaiian), Delta Air
Lines (Delta), The Boeing Company, and Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA). Boeing and ALPA supported the NPRM without
change. However, comments from Hawaiian and Delta identified concerns
with the NPRM. These comments requested a revision to the NPRM to refer
to the updated manufacturer service information and the inclusion of
suitable materials required to perform the required actions.
Consequently, the FAA issued AD 2023-17-11, Amendment 39-22537 (88
FR 60566, September 5, 2023), which was prompted by EASA AD 2023-0152.
AD 2023-17-11 incorporates the specifications of EASA AD 2023-0152 to
correct an unsafe condition for all RRD Model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-
715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 engines; refers to the revised service
information (which addresses the concerns of both Delta and Hawaiian
commenters); addresses the unsafe condition and negates the need for
this proposed AD.
FAA's Determination
The FAA has determined that the proposed AD is not necessary to
address the identified safety concern. Accordingly, the NPRM is
withdrawn.
Regulatory Findings
Since this action only withdraws an NPRM, it is neither a proposed
nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order
12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979).
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Withdrawal
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Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking, Docket No. FAA-2023-
1211; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-01598-E, which was published in the
Federal Register on June 14, 2023 (88 FR 38762), is withdrawn.
Issued on November 20, 2023.
Ross Landes,
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-26090 Filed 11-27-23; 8:45 am]
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