Proposed Rule: Airworthiness Directives: Rolls-Royce PLC

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Proposed Rules Federal Register

Vol. 70, No. 33
Friday, February 18, 2005
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • By mail: Federal Aviation LPC fan blade roots. That AD resulted
contains notices to the public of the proposed Administration (FAA), New England from an aborted take-off resulting from
issuance of rules and regulations. The Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, LPC fan blade loss, and reports of four
purpose of these notices is to give interested Attention: Rules Docket No. 2001–NE– cracked LPC fan blade roots.
persons an opportunity to participate in the 12–AD, 12 New England Executive Park,
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Actions Since AD 2002–10–15 was
rules.
Burlington, MA 01803–5299.
• By fax: (781) 238–7055. Issued
• By e-mail: 9-ane- Since that AD was issued, we have
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION adcomment@faa.gov. determined from a sampling of DFL
You may examine the AD docket, by coatings on fan blades, that the DFL
Federal Aviation Administration appointment, at the FAA, New England coating condition has some variation.
Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, The condition appears worse than
14 CFR Part 39 12 New England Executive Park, anticipated on fan blades fitted to disks
Burlington, MA. previously run for a significant period.
[Docket No. 2001–NE–12–AD]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Also, since that AD was issued, we
RIN 2120–AA64 Christopher Spinney, Aerospace discovered that the Trent 884B engine
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, needs to be added to the applicability
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate, list, and fan blade, P/N FW23552, needs
plc RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 884B, 12 New England Executive Park, to be added to the list of affected blades.
892, 892B, and 895 Series Turbofan Burlington, MA 01803–5299; telephone:
Engines (781) 238–7175, fax: (781) 238–7199. Special Flight Permits Paragraph
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Removed
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Comments Invited Paragraph (d) of the current AD, AD
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 2002–10–15, contains a paragraph
We invite you to submit any written
(NPRM). pertaining to special flight permits.
relevant data, views, or arguments
Even though this final rule does not
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
regarding this proposal. Send your
contain a similar paragraph, we have
supersede an existing airworthiness comments to an address listed under
made no changes with regard to the use
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce plc (RR) of special flight permits to operate the
RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 892, 892B, 2001–NE–12—AD’’ in the subject line of
airplane to a repair facility to do the
and 895 series turbofan engines. That your comments. If you want us to
work required by this AD. In July 2002,
AD currently requires repetitive acknowledge receipt of your mailed
we published a new Part 39 that
application of dry film lubricant (DFL) comments, send us a self-addressed,
contains a general authority regarding
to low pressure compressor (LPC) fan stamped postcard with the docket
special flight permits and airworthiness
blade roots. This proposed AD would number written on it; we will date-
directives; see Docket No. FAA–2004–
require the same actions but at more stamp your postcard and mail it back to
8460, Amendment 39–9474 (69 FR
frequent intervals than the existing AD, you. We specifically invite comments
47998, July 22, 2002). Thus, when we
add the Trent 884B engine to the list of on the overall regulatory, economic,
now supersede ADs we will not include
engine models affected, add a fan blade environmental, and energy aspects of
a specific paragraph on special flight
part number (P/N) to the affected list of the proposed AD. If a person contacts us
permits unless we want to limit the use
fan blades, and would relax the initial verbally, and that contact relates to a
of that general authority granted in
DFL repetitive application compliance substantive part of this proposed AD,
section 39.23.
time for certain fan blades that have we will summarize the contact and
never been removed from the disk. This place the summary in the docket. We Replacement of References to Manual
proposed AD results from discovering will consider all comments received by Tasks, Repair Schemes, and Coatings
DFL in worse condition than anticipated the closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those In this proposed AD, we have
on fan blades fitted to disks previously replaced references in AD 2002–10–15
run for a significant period. This comments.
to Aircraft Maintenance Manual task
proposed AD also results from the need Examining the AD Docket 72–31–11–300–801–R00 (Repair
to update the list of engine models Scheme FRS A031 by air spray method
You may examine the AD Docket
affected, and to update the list of fan only), Engine Manual task 72–31–11–
(including any comments and service
blade part numbers affected. We are R001 (Repair Scheme FRS A028), and
information), by appointment, between
proposing this AD to prevent LPC fan lubricants, Dow Corning 321R (Rolls-
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
blade loss, which could result in an Royce (RR) Omat item 4/51), Rocol Dry
Friday, except Federal holidays. See
uncontained engine failure and possible Moly Spray (RR Omat item 4/52),
ADDRESSES for the location.
aircraft damage. Molydag 709 (RR Omat item 444), or
DATES: We must receive any comments Discussion PL.237/R1 (RR Omat item 4/43), with a
on this proposed AD by April 19, 2005. On May 16, 2002, the FAA issued AD reference to RR Alert Service Bulletin
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following 2002–10–15, Amendment 39–12761 (67 No. RB.211–72–AD347, Revision 6,
addresses to submit comments on this FR 36803, May 28, 2002). That AD dated April 22, 2004, which contains
proposed AD: requires repetitive application of DFL to that information.
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Bilateral Agreement Information ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Comments Due Date
These engine models are section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) The Federal Aviation Administration
manufactured in the U.K. and are type promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (FAA) must receive comments on this
air commerce by prescribing regulations airworthiness directive (AD) action by April
certificated for operation in the United 19, 2005.
States under the provisions of Section for practices, methods, and procedures
21.29 of the Federal Aviation the Administrator finds necessary for Affected ADs
Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the safety in air commerce. This regulation (b) This AD supersedes AD 2002–10–15,
applicable bilateral airworthiness is within the scope of that authority Amendment 39–12761.
agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on Applicability
airworthiness agreement, the CAA has
products identified in this rulemaking (c) This AD applies to Rolls-Royce plc (RR)
kept the FAA informed of the situation RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 884B, 892, 892B,
described above. The FAA has action.
and 895 series turbofan engines with low
examined the findings of the CAA, Regulatory Findings pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade part
reviewed all available information, and numbers (P/Ns): FK 30838, FK30840,
We have determined that this FK30842, FW12960, FW12961, FW12962,
determined that AD action is necessary
proposed AD would not have federalism FW13175, FW18548, or FW23552. These
for products of this type design that are
implications under Executive Order engines are installed on, but not limited to,
certificated for operation in the United
13132. This proposed AD would not Boeing 777 series airplanes.
States. have a substantial direct effect on the
Unsafe Condition
FAA’s Determination and Requirements States, on the relationship between the
of the Proposed AD national Government and the States, or (d) This AD results from the discovery of
dry film lubricant (DFL) condition appearing
We have evaluated all pertinent on the distribution of power and
worse than anticipated on fan blades fitted to
information and identified an unsafe responsibilities among the various disks previously run for a significant period.
condition that is likely to exist or levels of government. This AD also results from the need to update
For the reasons discussed above, I the list of engine models affected, and to
develop on other products of this same
certify that the proposed regulation: update the list of fan blade part numbers
type design. Therefore, we are 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory affected. The actions specified in this AD are
proposing this AD, which would: action’’ under Executive Order 12866; intended to prevent LPC fan blade loss,
• Require repetitive application of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the which could result in an uncontained engine
DFL to LPC fan blade roots at more DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures failure and possible aircraft damage.
frequent intervals than the existing AD; (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
• Add the Trent 884B engine to the 3. Would not have a significant
Compliance
applicability; economic impact, positive or negative, (e) You are responsible for having the
• Add a fan blade P/N to the affected actions required by this AD performed within
on a substantial number of small entities the compliance times specified unless the
list of fan blades; and
• Relax the initial DFL repetitive under the criteria of the Regulatory actions have already been done.
application compliance time for certain Flexibility Act. (f) Apply an approved DFL to LPC fan
We prepared a summary of the costs blade roots as follows:
fan blades that have never been
to comply with this proposal and placed (1) For LPC fan blades P/Ns FW13175,
removed from the disk. FW12960, FW12961, FW12962, FW18548,
it in the AD Docket. You may get a copy
Costs of Compliance of this summary by sending a request to and FW23552 that have never been removed
us at the address listed under from the disk, apply DFL at the first removal
There are approximately 388 RR from the disk or before 1,200 cycles-in-
RB211 Trent 875, 877, 884, 884B, 892, ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘AD Docket No.
service (CIS), whichever occurs first.
892B, and 895 series turbofan engines of 2001–NE–12–AD’’ in your request. (2) For LPC fan blades P/Ns FW13175,
the affected design in the worldwide List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 FW12960, FW12961, FW12962, FW18548,
fleet. We estimate that 106 engines and FW23552 that have been removed from
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the disk since entering service, apply DFL
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry
safety, Safety. before accumulating 600 cycles-since-new
would be affected by this proposed AD.
(CSN) or before accumulating 600 cycles-
We also estimate that it would take The Proposed Amendment since-last DFL application, or within 200 CIS
approximately six work hours per Accordingly, under the authority from the effective date of this AD, whichever
engine to perform the DFL application, delegated to me by the Administrator, occurs later.
and that the average labor rate is $65 per the Federal Aviation Administration (3) For LPC fan blades P/Ns FK30842,
work hour. Based on these figures, we proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as FK30840, and FK300838, apply DFL before
estimate the total cost of the proposed accumulating 600 CSN or before
follows: accumulating 600 cycles-since-last DFL
AD to U.S. operators to perform one
application, or within 100 CIS after July 2,
repetitive application of DFL to the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2002 (effective date of superseded AD 2002–
affected engines to be $41,340. DIRECTIVES 10–15), whichever occurs first.
Authority for This Rulemaking 1. The authority citation for part 39 (4) Thereafter, reapply DFL to LPC fan
blade roots within 600 cycles-since-last DFL
Title 49 of the United States Code continues to read as follows: application.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (5) Information on applying DFL to fan
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, blade roots can be found in RR Alert Service
Section 106, describes the authority of § 39.13 [Amended] Bulletin No. RB.211–72–AD347, Revision 6,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by dated April 22, 2004.
Aviation Programs, describes in more removing Amendment 39–12761 (67 FR Alternative Methods of Compliance
detail the scope of the Agency’s 36803, May 28, 2002) and by adding a
new airworthiness directive, to read as (g) The Manager, Engine Certification
authority. Office, has the authority to approve
We are issuing this rulemaking under follows: alternative methods of compliance for this
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Rolls-Royce plc: Docket No. 2001–NE–12– AD if requested using the procedures found
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, AD. in 14 CFR 39.19.
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Related Information travel document issued by a competent has a very short read distance,
(h) Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness authority showing the bearer’s origin, approximately four inches. This choice
Directive G–2004–0008, dated April 29, 2004, identity and nationality, which is valid is compatible with standards and
also addresses the subject of this AD. for the admission of the bearer into a recommendations of ICAO. The
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on foreign country. Acquisition of United standards and recommendations are
February 10, 2005. States nationality is provided for by found in ICAO Publication 9303,
Francis A. Favara, Title III of the Immigration and Machine Readable Travel Documents,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Nationality Act of 1952, as amended (8 Part 1, Machine Readable Passports,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. U.S.C. 1401, et seq.), including the Fifth Edition 2003; and in the
[FR Doc. 05–3191 Filed 2–17–05; 8:45 am] acquisition of U.S. nationality but not recommendations found in Technical
citizenship under 8 U.S.C. 1408 by Reports and an Annex supplementing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
individuals born in an outlying that publication relating to the
possession of the United States. Section technology supporting the use of
1185(b) of Title 8, U.S.C., requires U.S. electronic chips in travel documents.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE citizens to bear a valid U.S. passport to Specifically, the three Technical Reports
22 CFR Part 51 enter or depart the United States unless are ‘‘Development of a Logical Data
excepted—exceptions are provided in Structure—LDS for Optimal Capacity
[Public Notice 4993] 22 CFR 53.2. The Secretary of State has Expansion Technologies,’’ Revision 1.7,
RIN 1400–AB93 sole authority to grant and issue May 18, 2004; ‘‘Development and
passports, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 211a. Specification of Globally Interoperable
Electronic Passport Before a passport is issued to any person Biometric Standards for Machine
by or under authority of the United Assisted Identity Confirmation Using
AGENCY: Department of State. States, such person must subscribe to Machine Readable Travel Documents,’’
ACTION: Proposed rule. and submit a written application, as Version 2.0, May 21, 2004; ‘‘PKI for
required by 22 U.S.C. 213. During its Machine Readable Travel Documents
SUMMARY: This proposed rule would period of validity, a passport (when Offering ICC Read-only Access,’’
amend the passport regulations to issued to a U.S. citizen for the Version 1.1, October 1, 2004. The Annex
incorporate changes required by the maximum period authorized by law) is is ‘‘Use of Contactless Integrated
electronic passport. The rule would a document establishing proof of United Circuits in Machine Readable Travel
define ‘‘electronic passport,’’ would States citizenship, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Documents,’’ Version 4.0, May 5, 2004.
include a damaged electronic chip as an 2705. 22 CFR 51.2(b) provides that The electronic chip will carry the
additional basis for possible unless authorized by the Department no information on the data page of the
invalidation of a passport, would person shall bear more than one valid or passport plus a biometric identifier to
abolish the U.S. passport amendment potentially valid U.S. passport at any enhance the ability to identify the
process except for the convenience of one time. bearer. The biometric chosen for the
the U.S. Government, and would The Department plans to introduce an initial version of the U.S. electronic
enlarge the reasons for issuing a enhanced version of the traditional passport is the facial image, one of three
replacement passport at no fee. The rule passport, using an embedded electronic biometrics currently identified by the
would also add unpaid fees as a ground chip to digitally carry the information International Civil Aviation
for invalidating a passport. printed on the data page, a biometric Organization (ICAO) as suitable for
DATES: The Department will accept version of the bearer’s photo, and inclusion in international travel
comments from the public up to 45 days coding to prevent any digital data from documents, although the facial image
from February 18, 2005. being altered or removed. The contents was mandatory. Under the proposed
ADDRESSES: Written comments and of the data page of the traditional rule, border inspectors would compare
questions regarding the proposed rule passport have been established for a the passport bearer with the digital
should be addressed to: Chief, Legal very long time by international usage facial image stored on the electronic
Division, Office of Passport Policy, and by the International Civil Aviation chip. ICAO also recognizes fingerprints
Planning and Advisory Services, 2100 Organization (ICAO). The current and iris scans as acceptable biometrics.
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 3rd Floor, Machine Readable Passport format has As biometric technology is rapidly
Washington, DC 20037. You may also been the international standard, used by advancing, the inclusion of facial image
send comments by e-mail to: the United States, since 1982 (ICAO data in U.S. passports is considered a
PassportRules@state.gov. Publication 9303, Machine Readable first step in ensuring that an effective
Persons with access to the internet Travel Documents, Part I, Machine biometric system is incorporated into
may also view this notice and provide Readable Passports, Fifth Edition 2003). the U.S. passport system.
The first passport using the enhanced, Using an embedded electronic chip in
comments by going to the
electronic passport format is expected to the passport to store the information
regulations.gov Web site at: http://
be issued in mid-2005. After that, the from the passport data page will
www.regulations.gov/index.cfm. You
issuance technology would be enhance the security of the document
must include the Regulatory
sequentially placed into all passport and is expected to benefit travelers by
Identification Number (RIN) in the
agencies, so that, within a year, all new improving the ability of border officials
subject line of your message.
passports would be issued in this to verify personal identities. The
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: format. All valid old-style passports Department plans to use this format
Sharon Palmer-Royston, Office of would continue to be valid until they because of the enhanced security
Passport Policy, Planning and Advisory normally expire unless they were features and improved port of entry
Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, individually invalidated. performance provided by the electronic
who may be reached at (202) 663–2662. The technology selected for the chip technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section electronic passport is the 64 kilobyte The Department considers the
1101(a)(30) of Title 8, United States contactless integrated circuit chip with inclusion of biometric identifiers in
Code (U.S.C.), defines a passport as any an antenna. The electronic chip itself international travel documents, made

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