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(ii) [Reserved] 

(3) For EASA AD 2022–0098, contact 

EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 

Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 8999 

000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; internet 

www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this 

EASA AD on the EASA website at https://

ad.easa.europa.eu. 

(4) You may view this material at the FAA, 

Airworthiness Products Section, Operational 

Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 

Moines, WA. For information on the 

availability of this material at the FAA, call 

206–231–3195. This material may be found 

in the AD docket at https://

www.regulations.gov by searching for and 

locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0800. 

(6) You may view this material that is 

incorporated by reference at the National 

Archives and Records Administration 

(NARA). For information on the availability 

of this material at NARA, email 

fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://

www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. 

Issued on June 17, 2022. 

Christina Underwood, 

Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2022–13720 Filed 6–23–22; 11:15 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0459; Project 

Identifier MCAI–2021–00266–E; Amendment 

39–22102; AD 2022–13–16] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation 

Czech s.r.o. (Type Certificate 

Previously held by WALTER Engines 

a.s., Walter a.s., and MOTORLET a.s.) 

Turboprop Engines 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all GE 

Aviation Czech s.r.o. (GEAC) M601D–11 

model turboprop engines. This AD was 

prompted by the manufacturer revising 

the airworthiness limitations section 

(ALS) of the existing engine 

maintenance manual (EMM) to include 

a visual inspection of the centrifugal 

compressor case for cracks. This AD 

requires revising the ALS of the existing 

EMM to incorporate a visual inspection 

of the centrifugal compressor case. The 

FAA is issuing this AD to address the 

unsafe condition on these products. 

DATES: This AD is effective August 1, 

2022. 

ADDRESSES: For service information 

identified in this final rule, contact GE 

Aviation Czech, Beranovy ́ch 65, 199 02 

Praha 9—Letnˇ any, Czech Republic; 

phone: +420 222 538 999; email: 

tp.ops@ge.com. 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. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket at 

https://www.regulations.gov by 

searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0459; 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, the mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI), 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: 

Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 

District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 

phone: (781) 238–7146; email: 

barbara.caufield@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

The FAA issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 by adding an AD that would 

apply to all GEAC M601D–11 model 

turboprop engines. The NPRM 

published in the Federal Register on 

April 14, 2022 (87 FR 22149). The 

NPRM was prompted by the 

manufacturer revising the ALS of the 

existing EMM to include a visual 

inspection of the centrifugal compressor 

case for cracks. In the NPRM, the FAA 

proposed to require revising the ALS of 

the existing EMM to incorporate a visual 

inspection of the centrifugal compressor 

case for cracks. In the NPRM, the FAA 

proposed that an owner/operator (pilot) 

holding at least at least a private pilot 

certificate may revise the ALS of the 

existing EMM, and the owner/operator 

must enter compliance with the 

applicable paragraphs of the AD into the 

aircraft records in accordance with 14 

CFR 43.9(a) and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). 

This is an exception to the FAA’s 

standard maintenance regulations. The 

FAA is issuing this AD to address the 

unsafe condition on these products. 

The European Union Aviation Safety 

Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 

Agent for the Member States of the 

European Union, has issued EASA AD 

2021–0060, dated March 3, 2021 

(referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to 

address the unsafe condition on these 

products. The MCAI states: 

The airworthiness limitations for certain 

M601 engine models, which are approved by 

EASA, are currently defined and published 

in the ALS. 

These instructions have been identified as 

mandatory for continued airworthiness. 

Failure to accomplish these instructions 

could result in an unsafe condition. 

Recently, GEAC published the ALS, as 

defined in this [EASA] AD, introducing a 

visual inspection of the Centrifugal 

Compressor Case. 

For the reason described above, this 

[EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the 

actions specified in the ALS. 

You may obtain further information 

by examining the MCAI in the AD 

docket at https://www.regulations.gov 

by searching for and locating Docket No. 

FAA–2022–0459. 

Discussion of Final Airworthiness 

Directive 

Comments 

The FAA received no comments on 

the NPRM or on the determination of 

the cost to the public. 

Conclusion 

The FAA reviewed the relevant data 

and determined that air safety requires 

adopting this 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 

The FAA reviewed GE Aviation Czech 

Airworthiness Limitations R18, Section 

5. Mandatory Inspections, of the GE 

Aviation Czech EMM, Part No. 0982309, 

Revision No. 18, dated December 18, 

2020 (Airworthiness Limitations R18, 

Section 5. Mandatory Inspections). 

Airworthiness Limitations R18, Section 

5. Mandatory Inspections, of the EMM 

describe procedures for performing a 

visual inspection of the centrifugal 

compressor case for cracks. 

Costs of Compliance 

The FAA estimates that this AD 

affects 7 engines installed on airplanes 

of U.S. registry. 

The FAA estimates the following 

costs to comply with this AD: 


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ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Revise the ALS of the EMM ........................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $595 

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 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 

■ 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. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive: 

2022–13–16 GE Aviation Czech s.r.o (Type 

Certificate previously held by WALTER 

Engines a.s., Walter a.s., and 

MOTORLET a.s.): Amendment 39– 

22102; Docket No. FAA–2022–0459; 

Project Identifier MCAI–2021–00266–E. 

(a) Effective Date 

This airworthiness directive (AD) is 

effective August 1, 2022. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to GE Aviation Czech 

s.r.o. M601D–11 model turboprop 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 airworthiness 

limitations section (ALS) of the existing 

engine maintenance manual (EMM) to 

include a visual inspection of the centrifugal 

compressor case for cracks. The FAA is 

issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 

centrifugal compressor case. The unsafe 

condition, if not addressed, could result in 

failure of the centrifugal compressor case, 

engine separation, and loss of the airplane. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Required Actions 

(1) Within 90 days after the effective date 

of this AD, revise the ALS of the existing 

EMM by incorporating Figure 1 to paragraph 

(g)(1) of this AD. 


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(2) After revising the ALS of the existing 

EMM required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, 

no alternative inspection intervals may be 

used unless they are approved as provided in 

paragraph (h) of this AD. 

(3) The action required by paragraph (g)(1) 

of this AD may be performed by the owner/ 

operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot 

certificate and must be entered into the 

aircraft records showing compliance with 

this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) 

and 14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). The record must 

be maintained as required by 14 CFR 91.417, 

121.380, or 135.439. 

(h) 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 ECO Branch, send it to 

the attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (i)(1) of this AD and email it to: 

ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. 

(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. 

(i) Related Information 

(1) For more information about this AD, 

contact Barbara Caufield, Aviation Safety 

Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District 

Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 

238–7146; email: barbara.caufield@faa.gov. 

(2) Refer to European Union Aviation 

Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021–0060, dated 

March 3, 2021, for more information. You 

may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket 

at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 

for and locating Docket No. FAA–2022–0459. 


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(j) Material Incorporated by Reference 

None. 

Issued on June 17, 2022. 

Christina Underwood, 

Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness 

Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2022–13503 Filed 6–24–22; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2022–0307; Airspace 

Docket No. 22–AGL–17] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Class E Airspace; 

Milbank and South Dakota, SD 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends the Class 

E airspace at Milbank, SD, and the State 

of South Dakota. The FAA is taking this 

action due to an airspace review 

conducted as part of the 

decommissioning of the Watertown very 

high frequency (VHF) omnidirectional 

range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimal 

Operational Network (MON) Program. 

The geographic coordinates of the 

airport are also being updated to 

coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical 

database. 

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September 

8, 2022. The Director of the Federal 

Register approves this incorporation by 

reference action under 1 CFR part 51, 

subject to the annual revision of FAA 

Order JO 7400.11 and publication of 

conforming amendments. 

ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11F, 

Airspace Designations and Reporting 

Points, and subsequent amendments can 

be viewed online at https://

www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. 

For further information, you can contact 

the Airspace Policy Group, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Avenue SW, Washington, 

DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation 

Administration, Operations Support 

Group, Central Service Center, 10101 

Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 

76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the United States Code. 

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. This rulemaking is 

promulgated under the authority 

described in Subtitle VII, Part A, 

Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 

section, the FAA is charged with 

prescribing regulations to assign the use 

of airspace necessary to ensure the 

safety of aircraft and the efficient use of 

airspace. This regulation is within the 

scope of that authority as it amends the 

Class E airspace extending upward from 

700 feet above the surface at Milbank 

Municipal Airport, Milbank, SD, to 

support instrument flight rule 

operations at this airport, and amends 

the Class E airspace extending upward 

from 1,200 feet above the surface over 

the State of South Dakota to clarify, 

simplify, standardize the airspace over 

the state, and close any gaps in the Class 

E airspace to support instrument flight 

rule operation over the state. 

History 

The FAA published a notice of 

proposed rulemaking in the Federal 

Register (87 FR 21058; April 11, 2022) 

for Docket No. FAA–2022–0307 to 

amend the Class E airspace at Milbank, 

SD, and the State of South Dakota. 

Interested parties were invited to 

participate in this rulemaking effort by 

submitting written comments on the 

proposal to the FAA. No comments 

were received. 

Class E airspace designations are 

published in paragraph 6005 of FAA 

Order JO 7400.11F, dated August 10, 

2021, and effective September 15, 2021, 

which is incorporated by reference in 14 

CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace 

designations listed in this document 

will be published subsequently in FAA 

Order JO 7400.11. 

Availability and Summary of 

Documents for Incorporation by 

Reference 

This document amends FAA Order JO 

7400.11F, Airspace Designations and 

Reporting Points, dated August 10, 

2021, and effective September 15, 2021. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly 

available as listed in the ADDRESSES

section of this document. FAA Order JO 

7400.11F lists Class A, B, C, D, and E 

airspace areas, air traffic service routes, 

and reporting points. 

The Rule 

This amendment to 14 CFR part 71: 

Amends the Class E airspace 

extending upward from 700 feet above 

the surface at Milbank Municipal 

Airport, Milbank, SD, by removing the 

Watertown VOR from the airspace legal 

description; updates the geographic 

coordinates of the airport to coincide 

with the FAA’s aeronautical database; 

and removes the airspace extending 

upward from 1,200 feet above the 

surface as it will become redundant 

with the amendment of the Class E 

airspace over the State of South Dakota; 

And amends the Class E airspace 

extending upward from 1,200 feet above 

the surface at South Dakota, SD, from 

‘‘. . . an area bounded on the north by 

lat. 43°40′00′′ N, on the east by long. 

100°05′00′′ W, on the south by the South 

Dakota, Nebraska border, and on the 

west by long. 102°00′02′′ W’’ to ‘‘. . . 

the boundary of the State of South 

Dakota’’ to clarify, simply, standardize 

the airspace over the state, and close 

any gaps in the Class E airspace. 

This action is due to an airspace 

review conducted as part of the 

decommissioning of the Watertown 

VOR, which provided navigation 

information for the instrument 

procedures at this airport, as part of the 

VOR MON Program. 

FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, is 

published yearly and effective on 

September 15. 

Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

The FAA has determined that this 

regulation only involves an established 

body of technical regulations for which 

frequent and routine amendments are 

necessary to keep them operationally 

current, is non-controversial and 

unlikely to result in adverse or negative 

comments. It, therefore: (1) is not a 

‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under 

Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 

‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 

FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 

does not warrant preparation of a 

regulatory evaluation as the anticipated 

impact is so minimal. Since this is a 

routine matter that only affects air traffic 

procedures and air navigation, it is 

certified that this rule, when 

promulgated, does not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

Environmental Review 

The FAA has determined that this 

action qualifies for categorical exclusion 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental 

Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ 

paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action 

is not expected to cause any potentially 

significant environmental impacts, and 


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