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BILLING CODE 3410–01–M

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NE–11–AD; Amendment

39–11912; AD 2000–20–01]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca

Arriel 1 Series Turboshaft Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to certain Turbomeca Arriel

1 series turboshaft engines. This action

requires the installation of a chip

detector with electronic warning on the

rear bearing oil return system. This

amendment is prompted by reports of

gas generator rear bearing failures. The

actions specified in this AD are

intended to prevent gas generator rear

bearing failure, which could lead to an

uncommanded engine shutdown.

DATES: Effective October 17, 2000. The

incorporation by reference of certain

publications listed in the rule is

approved by the Director of the Federal

Register as of October 17, 2000.

Comments for inclusion in the Rules

Docket must be received on or before

December 1, 2000.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments in

triplicate to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), New England

Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,

Attention: Rules Docket No. 2000–NE–

11–AD, 12 New England Executive Park,

Burlington, MA 01803–5299. Comments

may also be sent via the Internet using

the following address: ‘‘9-aneadcomment@faa.gov.’’ Comments sent

via the Internet must contain the docket

number in the subject line.

The service information referenced in

this AD may be obtained from

Turbomeca, 64511 Bordes Cedex,

France; telephone: 33 59 12 50 00; fax:

33 59 53 15 12. This information may

be examined at the FAA, New England

Region, Office of the Regional Counsel,

12 New England Executive Park,

Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol

Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

James Rosa, Aerospace Engineer, Engine

Certification Office, FAA, Engine and

Propeller Directorate, 12 New England

Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803–

5299; telephone: (781) 238–7152; fax:

(781) 238–7199.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The

Direction Generale de L’Aviation Civile

(DGAC), the airworthiness authority for

France, recently notified the Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) that an

unsafe condition may exist on certain

Turbomeca Arriel 1 series turboshaft

engines. The DGAC advises that it has

received reports of gas generator rear

bearing failure. There were 38 incidents

of uncommanded in-flight engine

shutdowns before August 1999; no

fatalities were reported. This condition,

if not corrected, could result in an

uncommanded engine shutdown.

Manufacturer’s Service Information

Turbomeca has issued Service

Bulletin (SB) No. 292 72 0163, Revision

1, dated April 3, 1996, that specifies

procedures for the installation of a chip

detector with electronic warning on the

rear bearing oil return system. The

DGAC classified this service bulletin as

mandatory and issued AD 98–394(A) in

order to ensure the airworthiness of

these engines in France.

Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement

This engine model is manufactured in

France and is type certificated for

operation in the United States under the

provisions of 21.29 of Title 14 of the

Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR

21.29) and the applicable bilateral

airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to

this bilateral airworthiness agreement,

the DGAC has kept the FAA informed

of the situation described above. The

FAA has examined the findings of the

DGAC, reviewed all available

information, and determined that AD

action is necessary for products of this

type design that are certificated for

operation in the United States.

Requirements of this AD

Since an unsafe condition has been

identified that is likely to exist or

develop on engines of the same type

design in the United States, this AD

requires the installation of a chip

detector with electronic warning on the

rear bearing oil return system. The

actions are required to be accomplished

in accordance with the service bulletin

described previously.

Immediate Adoption

Since a situation exists that requires

the immediate adoption of this

regulation, it is found that notice and

opportunity for prior public comment

hereon are impracticable, and that good

cause exists for making this amendment

effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

Although this action is in the form of

a final rule that involves requirements

affecting flight safety and, thus, was not

preceded by notice and an opportunity

for public comment, comments are

invited on this rule. Interested persons

are invited to comment on this rule by

submitting such written data, views, or

arguments as they may desire.

Communications should identify the

Rules Docket number and be submitted

in triplicate to the address specified

under the caption ADDRESSES. All

communications received on or before

the closing date for comments will be

considered, and this rule may be

amended in light of the comments

received. Factual information that

supports the commenter’s ideas and

suggestions is extremely helpful in

evaluating the effectiveness of the AD

action and determining whether

additional rulemaking action would be

needed.

Comments are specifically invited on

the overall regulatory, economic,

environmental, and energy aspects of

the rule that might suggest a need to

modify the rule. All comments

submitted will be available, both before

and after the closing date for comments,

in the Rules Docket for examination by

interested persons. A report that

summarizes each FAA-public contact

concerned with the substance of this AD

will be filed in the Rules Docket.

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Commenters wishing the FAA to

acknowledge receipt of their comments

submitted in response to this notice

must submit a self-addressed, stamped

postcard on which the following

statement is made: ‘‘Comments to

Docket Number 2000- NE–11-AD.’’ The

postcard will be date-stamped and

returned to the commenter.

Regulatory Impact

The regulations adopted herein 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. Therefore, in

accordance with Executive Order 13132,

it is determined that this final rule does

not have sufficient federalism

implications to warrant the preparation

of a Federalism Assessment.

Accordingly, the FAA has not consulted

with state authorities prior to

publication of this proposed rule.

The FAA has determined that this

regulation is an emergency regulation

that must be issued immediately to

correct an unsafe condition in aircraft

and is not a ‘‘significant regulatory

action’’ under Executive Order 12866. It

has been determined further that this

action involves an emergency regulation

under DOT Regulatory Policies and

Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,

1979). If it is determined that this

emergency regulation otherwise would

be significant under DOT Regulatory

Policies and Procedures, a final

regulatory evaluation will be prepared

and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy

of it, if filed, may be obtained from the

Rules Docket at the location provided

under the caption ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation

safety, Incorporation by reference,

Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the

authority delegated to me by the

Administrator, the Federal Aviation

Administration amends part 39 of Title

14 of the Code of Federal Regulations

(14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS

DIRECTIVES

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. Section 39.13 is amended by

adding the following new airworthiness

directive:

2000—20—01 Turbomeca: Amendment 39–

11912. Docket 2000–NE–11–AD.

Applicability: This AD is applicable to

Turbomeca Arriel 1 A, –1 A1, –1 A2, –1 B,

–1 C, –1 C1, –1 C2, –1 D, –1 D1, –1 K, –1

K1, –1 S, and –1 S1 turboshaft engines.These

engines are installed on, but not limited to,

the following helicopters:

Eurocopter

AS 356 C.

Eurocopter

AS 365 C1.

Eurocopter

AS 350 BA

Eurocopter

AS 356 N2.

Eurocopter

AS 350 B.

Eurocopter

AS 350

B2N

Eurocopter

AS 350 D.

Eurocopter

As 550 U2.

Augusta

A109K2

Sikorsky

S76A.

Sikorsky

76A+.

Sikorsky

76A++

Sikorsky

S76C.

.

Note 1: This airworthiness directive (AD)

applies to each engine identified in the

preceding applicability provision, regardless

of whether it has been modified, altered, or

repaired in the area subject to the

requirements of this AD. For engines that

have been modified, altered, or repaired so

that the performance of the requirements of

this AD is affected, the owner/operator must

request approval for an alternative method of

compliance in accordance with paragraph (b)

of this AD. The request should include an

assessment of the effect of the modification,

alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition

addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe

condition has not been eliminated, the

request should include specific proposed

actions to address it.

Compliance

Required as indicated, unless

accomplished previously.

To prevent gas generator rear bearing

failure, which could result in an

uncommanded engine shutdown, do the

following:

Required Action

(a) Within 30 days from the effective date

of this AD, install a chip detector with

electronic warning on the rear bearing oil

return system in accordance with Turbomeca

Service Bulletin (SB) No. 292 72 0163,

Revision 1, dated April 3, 1996, paragraph 2,

Instructions for incorporation.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(b) An alternative method of compliance or

adjustment of the compliance time that

provides an acceptable level of safety may be

used if approved by the Manager, Engine

Certification Office (ECO). Operators shall

submit their requests through an appropriate

FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who

may add comments and then send it to the

Manager, ECO.

Note 2: Information concerning the

existence of approved alternative methods of

compliance with this airworthiness directive,

if any, may be obtained from the Manager,

ECO.

Special Flight Permits

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in

accordance with §§ 21.197 and 21.199 of the

Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197

and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a

location where the requirements of this AD

can be accomplished.

Incorporation by Reference

(d) The actions required by this AD shall

be performed in accordance with Turbomeca

Service Bulletin No. 292 72 0163, Revision 1,

dated April 3, 1996. This incorporation by

reference was approved by the Director of the

Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.

552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be

obtained from Turbomeca, 64511 Bordes

Cedex, France; telephone 33 59 12 50 00; fax

33 59 53 15 12. Copies may be inspected at

the FAA, New England Region, Office of the

Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive

Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the

Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street,

NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC.

Effective Date

(e) This amendment becomes effective on

October 17, 2000.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on

September 21, 2000.

Mark C. Fulmer,

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2000–NM–140–AD; Amendment

39–11910; AD 2000–19–09]

RIN 2120–AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing

Model 767 Series Airplanes Powered

by Rolls-Royce RB211 Series Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation

Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for

comments.

SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a

new airworthiness directive (AD) that is

applicable to certain Boeing Model 767

series airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce

RB211 series engines. This action

requires modification of the nacelle

strut and wing structure. This action is

necessary to prevent fatigue cracking in

primary strut structure and consequent

reduced structural integrity of the strut.

This action is intended to address the

identified unsafe condition.

DATES: Effective October 17, 2000.