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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

CFR Citation: 14 CFR Part 39

Docket ID: [Docket No. FAA-2007-29092; Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-30-AD; Amendment 39-15431; AD 2008-06-19]

RIN ID: RIN 2120-AA64

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Airworthiness Directives:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Final rule.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. ATF3-6 and ATF3-6A Series Turbofan Engines

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 22, 2008.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Honeywell International Inc. ATF36 and ATF36A series turbofan engines equipped with a certain part number (P/N) low pressure compressor (LPC) aft shaft. This AD requires removing from service those LPC aft shafts and installing a serviceable LPC aft shaft. This AD results from reports of eight LPC aft shafts found cracked during fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI). We are issuing this AD to prevent uncoupling and overspeed of the low pressure turbine, which could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.

SUMMARY: Honeywell International Inc. ATF3 6 and ATF3 6A Series Turbofan Engines,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The FAA proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 with a proposed AD. The proposed AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. ATF36 and ATF36A series turbofan engines equipped with a certain part numbered LPC aft shaft. We published the proposed AD in the Federal Register on October 5, 2007 (72 FR 56945). That action proposed to require removing LPC aft shafts, P/N 30020701, from service and installing serviceable LPC aft shafts.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 6475527) is provided in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

Comments

We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We received no comments on the proposal or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD will affect 32 ATF36 and ATF36A series turbofan engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 40 workhours per engine to perform the actions if unscheduled, 20 workhours per engine if during scheduled major periodic inspection (MPI), and 1 workhour per engine during scheduled core zone inspection (CZI). We estimate that four engines would be unscheduled, 14 engines would be scheduled at MPI, and 14 engines would be scheduled at CZI. The average labor rate is $80 per workhour. Required parts would cost about $15,000 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $516,320.

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 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 have determined that 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 that this AD: (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) 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.

We prepared a summary of the costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy of this summary at the address listed under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive:
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20080619 Honeywell International Inc. (formerly AlliedSignal Inc. and Garrett Turbine Engine Co.): Amendment 3915431. Docket No. FAA 200729092; Directorate Identifier 2007NE30AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective April 22, 2008.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Honeywell International Inc. ATF364C, ATF36A3C, and ATF36A4C turbofan engines equipped with part number (P/N) 30020701 low pressure compressor (LPC) Aft shaft. These engines are installed on, but not limited to, Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon Series G (Falcon 20G/HU25), and Dassault Aviation MystereFalcon 200 airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of eight LPC aft shafts found cracked during fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI). We are issuing this AD to prevent uncoupling and overspeed of the low pressure turbine, which could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified in Table 1 and Table 2 of this AD, unless the actions have already been done.

Table 1.ATF36A4C Turbofan Engines, LPC Aft Shaft Replacement Compliance Schedule
For ATF36A4C turbofan
engines, if the cyclessince
new (CSN) on the effective Then replace the LPC Aft shaft: date of this AD are:
(1) 6,500 or more CSN........ Within an additional 100 cyclesin service (CIS).
(2) 5,000 to 6,499 CSN....... Within an additional 800 CIS, but not more than 6,600 CSN, whichever occurs first.
(3) 4,000 to 4,999 CSN....... Within an additional 1,500 CIS, but not more than 5,800 CSN, whichever occurs first.
(4) Fewer than 4,000 CSN..... Within an additional 2,000 CIS, but not more than 5,500 CSN, whichever occurs first.
Table 2.ATF364C and ATF36A3C Turbofan Engines, LPC Aft Shaft Replacement Compliance Schedule
For ATF364C and ATF36A3C
turbofan engines, if the CSN
on the effective date of this Then replace the LPC Aft shaft: AD are:
(1) 4,400 or more CSN........ Within an additional 100 CIS. (2) 3,600 to 4,399 CSN....... Within an additional 500 CIS, but not more than 4,500 CSN, whichever occurs first.
(3) 3,300 to 3,599 CSN....... Within an additional 700 CIS, but not more than 4,100 CSN, whichever occurs first.
(4) Fewer than 3,300 CSN..... Within an additional 1,000 CIS, but not more than 4,000 CSN, whichever occurs first.
LPC Aft Shaft Replacement
(f) Using the compliance schedule in Table 1 or Table 2 of this AD as applicable, remove the LPC aft shaft, P/N 30020701, from service, and install a serviceable LPC aft shaft.
Definition
(g) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable LPC aft shaft is an aft shaft with a P/N not referenced in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(h) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, has the authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information
(i) Honeywell International Inc. Service Bulletin No. ATF372 6240, Revision 1, dated May 14, 2007, pertains to the subject of this AD.
(j) Contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood CA 907124137; email:
joseph.costa@faa.gov; telephone: (562) 6275246; fax: (562) 627 5210, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference

(k) None.

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on March 10, 2008. Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E85274 Filed 31708; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 491013P

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 907124137; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov; telephone: (562) 6275246; fax: (562) 6275210.