Document ID: FAA-2014-0179-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: Technify Motors GmbH Reciprocating Engines
Posted Date: 2014-05-23T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 100 (Friday, May 23, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29693-29694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11983]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0179; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-03-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Technify Motors GmbH Reciprocating 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Technify Motors GmbH (type certificate previously held by 
Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH) TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 
reciprocating engines. This proposed AD was prompted by in-flight 
shutdowns on airplanes with TAE 125-02 engines. This proposed AD would 
require removal of each high-pressure (HP) fuel pump before 300 flight 
hours (FHs) in service or within 55 FHs after the effective date of the 
AD, whichever occurs later. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure 
of the HP fuel pump, which could result in damage to the engine and 
damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 22, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Technify Motors GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14, D-09356 Sankt Egidien, 
Germany, phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696- 55; email: 
info@centurion.aero. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, 
Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 781-238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0179; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the mandatory continuing airworthiness 
information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, 
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations 
office (phone: 800-647-5527) is the same as the Mail address provided 
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Donovan, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 
New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-
7743; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: kevin.donovan@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0179; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-03-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact 
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2013-0279, dated November 26, 2013 (referred to hereinafter as ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The 
MCAI states:

    In-flight shut down occurrences have been reported on aeroplanes 
equipped with TAE 125-02 engines. The initial results of the 
investigations showed that abnormal high wear of the high pressure 
fuel pumps was the probable cause of the engine failure.
    This condition, if not corrected, could result in further cases 
of engine power loss events and consequent potential loss of control 
of the aeroplane.

    We are proposing this AD to prevent damage to the engine and damage 
to the aircraft. You may obtain further information by examining the 
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 
searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2014-0179.

Relevant Service Information

    Technify Motors GmbH has issued Service Bulletin No. TM TAE 125-
1017 P1, Revision 1, dated September 20, 2013. The service information 
describes procedures for removing and replacing the HP fuel pump.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of 
Germany, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the European Community, EASA has 
notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe 
condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of 
the same type design. This proposed AD would require removal of each 
affected HP fuel pump.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 160 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 
hour per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $13,600.

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.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that

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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

    We 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) 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 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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Technify Motors GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by Thielert 
Aircraft Engines GmbH): Docket No. FAA-2014-0179; Directorate 
Identifier 2014-NE-03-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 22, 2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 
reciprocating engines with a high-pressure (HP) fuel pump, part 
number (P/N) 05-7312-K005301 or P/N 05-7312-K005302.

(d) Reason

    This AD was prompted by in-flight shutdowns on airplanes with 
TAE 125-02 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 
HP fuel pump, which could result in damage to the engine and damage 
to the airplane.

(e) Actions and Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done. Remove each HP fuel pump, P/N 05-7312-K005301 
and P/N 05-7312-K005302, before 300 flight hours (FHs) in service or 
within 55 FHs after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs 
later.

(f) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install a TAE 125-
02-99 or TAE 125-02-114 engine with HP fuel pump, P/N 05-7312-
K005301 or P/N 05-7312-K005302, onto any airplane.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your 
request.

(h) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kevin Donovan, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: (781) 238-7743; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: 
kevin.donovan@faa.gov.
    (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2013-0279, 
dated November 26, 2013, for related information. You may examine 
the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. 
FAA-2014-0179.
    (3) Technify Motors GmbH Service Bulletin No. TM TAE 125-1017 
P1, Revision 1, dated September 20, 2013, pertains to the subject of 
this AD and can be obtained from Technify Motors GmbH using the 
contact information in paragraph (h)(4) of this proposed AD.
    (4) For service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Technify Motors GmbH, Platanenstrasse 14, D-09356 Sankt 
Egidien, Germany, phone: +49-37204-696-0; fax: +49-37204-696-55; 
email: info@centurion.aero.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, 
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 13, 2014.
Richard P. Warren,
Acting Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-11983 Filed 5-22-14; 8:45 am]
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