[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 70240-70242]
[FR Doc No: 2013-28174]

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Proposed Rules
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
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Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 227 / Monday, November 25, 2013 /
Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected
Reciprocating Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-26-
04 that applies to certain Lycoming Engines fuel injected reciprocating
engines. AD 2011-26-04 requires inspection, replacement if necessary,
and proper clamping of externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines.
Since we issued AD 2011-26-04, we received revised service information
which adds engine models to the applicability. This proposed AD would
expand the scope of affected engine models, require inspection,
replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally mounted
fuel injector fuel lines. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure
of the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled
engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 9, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Lycoming
Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone<PHONE_NUMBER>;
fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx. 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<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norm Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New
York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; phone:
516-228-7337; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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-2007-0218;
Directorate Identifier 92-ANE-56'' 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 because of 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 we
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On December 5, 2011, we issued AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894
(76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011), (``AD 2011-26-04''), for certain
Lycoming Engines fuel injected reciprocating engines with externally
mounted fuel injector fuel lines installed. AD 2011-26-04 requires
inspection, replacement if necessary, and proper clamping of externally
mounted fuel injector fuel lines. AD 2011-26-04 also states that the AD
does not affect engines that have a Maintenance and Overhaul Manual
with an Airworthiness Limitations Section that requires inspection and
replacement, if necessary, of externally mounted fuel injector fuel
lines. AD 2011-26-04 resulted from Lycoming Engines revising a
mandatory service bulletin (MSB) to add engine models requiring
inspections. We issued AD 2011-26-04 to prevent failure of the fuel
injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled engine fire,
engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2011-26-04 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2011-26-04, Lycoming Engines issued MSB No.
342G, dated July 16, 2013, and MSB No. 342G, Supplement 1, dated August
29, 2013 to identify previously omitted engine models.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would add three engine models to the applicability
list of affected engines in AD 2011-26-04. All other requirements of
AD-2011-26-04 are retained in this proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect about 17,740 engines
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will
take about 4.5 hours per engine to inspect

externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines. The average labor rate is
$85 per hour. Prorated parts life will cost about $2,178 per engine.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
U.S. operators to be $11,160,935.

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 proposed 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 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 that the 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR 79051, December 21, 2011), and
adding the following new AD:

Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming Division, AVCO
Corporation): Docket No. FAA-2007-0218; Directorate Identifier 92-
ANE-56-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by January 9,
2014.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2011-26-04, Amendment 39-16894 (76 FR
79051, December 21, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Lycoming Engines fuel injected reciprocating
engine models identified in Table 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD,
with externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines (stainless steel
tube assembly), installed.

            Table 1 to Paragraph (c)--Engine Models Affected
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                Engine                                Model
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AEIO-320..............................  -D1B, -D2B, -E1B, -E2B.
AIO-320...............................  -A1B, -BIB, -C1B.
IO-320................................  -B1A, -B1C, -C1A, -D1A, -D1B, -
                                         E1A, -E1B, -E2A, -E2B.
LIO-320...............................  -B1A, -C1A.
AEIO-360..............................  -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1D, -A1E, -
                                         A1E6, -B1F, -B2F, -B1G6, -B1H,
                                         B4A, -H1A, -H1B.
AIO-360...............................  -A1A, -A1B, -B1B.
HIO-360...............................  -A1A, -A1B, -B1A, -C1A, -C1B, -
                                         D1A, -E1AD, -E1BD, -F1AD, -G1A.
IO-360................................  -A1A, -A1B, -A1B6, -A1B6D, -A1C,
                                         -A1D, -A1D6, -A2A, -A2B, -A3B6,
                                         -A3B6D, -B1B, -B1D, -B1E, -B1F,
                                         -B1G6, -B2F, -B2F6, -B4A, -C1A,
                                         -C1B, -C1C, -C1C6, -C1D6, -
                                         C1E6, -C1F, -C1G6, -F1A, -
                                         J1A6D, -M1B, -L2A, -M1A.
IVO-360...............................  -A1A.
LIO-360...............................  -C1E6.
TIO-360...............................  -A1B, -C1A6D.
IGO-480...............................  -A1B6.
AEIO-540..............................  -D4A5, -D4B5, -D4D5, -L1B5, -
                                         L1B5D, -L1D5.
IGO-540...............................  -B1A, -B1C.
IO-540................................  -A1A5, -AA1A5, -AA1B5, -AB1A5, -
                                         AC1A5, -AE1A5, -B1A5, -B1C5, -
                                         C1B5, -C1C5, -C4B5, -C4D5D, -
                                         D4A5, -D4B5, -E1A5, -E1B5, -
                                         G1A5, -G1B5, -G1C5, -G1D5, -
                                         G1E5, -G1F5, -J4A5, -V4A5D, -
                                         K1A5, -K1A5D, -K1B5, -K1C5, -
                                         K1D5, -K1E5, -K1E5D, -K1F5,
                                         K1H5, -K1J5, -K1F5D, -K1G5, -
                                         K1G5D, -K1H5, -K1J5D, -K1K5, -
                                         K1E5, -K1E5D, -K1F5, -K1J5, -
                                         L1C5, -M1A5, -M1B5D, -M1C5, -
                                         N1A5, -P1A5, -R1A5, -S1A5, -
                                         T4A5D, -T4B5, -T4B5D, -T4C5D, -
                                         V4A5, -V4A5D, -W1A5, -W1A5D, -
                                         W3A5D.
IVO-540...............................  -A1A.
LTIO-540..............................  -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -N2BD, -
                                         R2AD, -U2A, -V2AD, -W2A.
TIO-540...............................  -A1A, -A1B, -A2A, -A2B, -A2C, -
                                         AE2A, -AH1A, -AA1AD, -AF1A, -
                                         AF1B, -AG1A, -AB1AD, -AB1BD, -
                                         AH1A, -AJ1A, -AK1A, -C1A, -E1A,
                                         -G1A, -F2BD, -J2B, -J2BD, -
                                         N2BD, -R2AD, -S1AD, -U2A, -
                                         V2AD, -W2A.
TIVO-540..............................  -A2A.
IO-720................................  -A1A, -A1B, -D1B, -D1BD, -D1C, -
                                         D1CD, -B1B, -B1BD, -C1B.
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(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by Lycoming Engines issuing Mandatory
Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013 and MSB No.
342G, Supplement 1, dated August 29, 2013 which add engine models
requiring inspection. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the fuel injector fuel lines, which could lead to uncontrolled
engine fire, engine damage, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
    (1) Initial Inspections
    (i) Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective
date of this AD, inspect the fuel injector fuel lines and clamps
between the fuel manifold and the fuel injector nozzles. Use
Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013 and Supplement
No. 1 to MSB 342G, dated August 29, 2013, to determine what must be
inspected. Replace any fuel injector fuel line or clamp that fails
the inspection required by the Fuel Line Inspection and Installation
Checklist in MSB No. 342G.
    (ii) Thereafter, re-inspect after any maintenance is done on the
engine, where any clamp on a fuel injector fuel line was
disconnected, moved, or loosened, and within every 110 hours TIS and
after each engine overhaul. Use Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, dated
July 16, 2013 and Supplement No. 1 to MSB 342G, dated August 29,
2013, to determine what must be inspected and the Fuel Line
Inspection and Installation Checklist in MSB No. 342G to perform the
re-inspection.

(2) Credit for Previous Actions

    (i) If you inspected your fuel injector fuel lines and clamps
using Lycoming Engines MSB 342F, dated June 4, 2010, or earlier
version, you met the initial inspection requirements of this AD.
However, you must still comply with the repetitive inspection
requirements of paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (ii) Reserved.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

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

(g) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Norm Perenson,
Aerospace Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Lycoming Engines MSB No. 342G, dated July 16, 2013, and MSB
No. 342G, Supplement 1, dated August 29, 2013, pertain to the
subject of this AD and can be obtained from Lycoming Engines using
the contact information in paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Lycoming Engines, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; phone:
800-258-3279; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; Internet: http://www.lycoming.com/Lycoming/SUPPORT/TechnicalPublications/ServiceBulletins.aspx.
    (4) 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<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 8, 2013.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Assistant Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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[Federal Register: May 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 89)]
[Notices]
[Page 21792-21793]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12737-002]

Jordan Limited Partnership; Notice of Application Tendered for
Filing With the Commission, Soliciting Additional Study Requests, and
Establishing Procedual Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for
Submission of Final Amendments

May 4, 2009.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection.
    a. Type of Application: Original License.
    b. Project No.: P-12737-002.
    c. Date Filed: April 16, 2009.
    d. Applicant: Jordan Limited Partnership.
    e. Name of Project: Gathright Hydroelectric Project.
    f. Location: The project would be located at the existing Corps of
Engineer's Gathright Dam on the Jackson River in Alleghany County,
Virginia. The project will affect approximately 3.7 acres of Federal
lands.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act 16 U.S.C. 791 (a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. James B. Price, W.V. Hydro, Inc., P.O.
Box 903, Gatlinburg TN 37738,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Michael Spencer,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Cooperating Agencies: Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies
with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to
environmental issues that wish to cooperate in the preparation of the
environmental document should follow the instructions for filing such
requests described in item l below. Cooperating agencies should note
the Commission's policy that agencies that cooperate in the preparation
of the environmental document cannot also intervene. See, 94 FERC ]
61,076 (2001).
    k. Pursuant to section 4.32(b)(7) of 18 CFR of the Commission's
regulations, if any resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person believes
that an additional scientific study should be conducted in order to
form an adequate factual basis for a complete analysis of the
application on its merit, the resource agency, Indian Tribe, or person
must file a request for a study with the Commission not later than 60
days from the date of this notice, and serve a copy of the request on
the applicant.

    l. Deadline for filing additional study requests and requests for
cooperating agency status: June 29, 2009.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    Additional study requests and requests for cooperating agency
status may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
at (http://www.ferc.gov) under the ``eFiling'' link. For a simpler
method of submitting text only comments, click on ``Quick Comment.''
    m. This application is not ready for environmental analysis at this
time.
    n. Description of Project: The Gathright Project would use the
Corps of Engineer's existing Gathright Dam and reservoir and would
consist of: (1) Two vertical steel modules attached to the upstream
face of the intake tower in the stop log slot containing four
generating units with a total installed capacity of 3.7 MW; (2) 4,160
Volt cables both fixed and flexible from the generators to the top of
the intake tower and then by a fixed conduit transmitting the power
generated to; (3) a substation located beside the service bridge near
the top of the dam; and (4) a new 1.24-mile-long, 46-kV transmission
line. The project would have an average annual generation of about
17,500 megawatt-hours.
    o. A copy of the application is available for review at the
Commission in the Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary''
link. Enter the docket number excluding the three digits in the docket
number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact
FERC Online Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at (866)
208-3676, or for TTY, contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is also available
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    You may also register online at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/
esubscription.asp to be notified via e-mail of new filings and
issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance,
contact FERC Online Support.
    p. With this notice, we are initiating consultation with the
Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), as required by
section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, and the regulations of
the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, 36 CFR 800.4.
    q. Procedural schedule and final amendments: The application will
be processed according to the following Hydro Licensing Schedule.
Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. The Commission
staff proposes to issue one environmental assessment rather than issue
a draft and final EA. Comments, terms and conditions, recommendations,
prescriptions, and reply comments, if any, will be addressed in an EA.
Staff intends to give at least 30 days for entities to comment on the
EA, and will take into consideration all comments received on the EA
before final action is taken on the license application.

Issue Scoping Document for comment.....  October 2009.
Notice of application ready for          March 2010.
 environmental analysis.
Notice of the availability of the draft  June 2010.
 EA.
Notice of the availability of the final  September 2010.
 EA.

    Final amendments to the application must be filed with the
Commission no later than 30 days from the issuance date of the notice
of ready for environmental analysis.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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