[Federal Register: July 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 140)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-21864; Directorate Identifier 2005-NE-29-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron
Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540,
O-540, and TIO-540 Series Reciprocating Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain Lycoming Engines (formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-
360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540
series reciprocating engines rated at 300 horsepower (HP) or lower.
This proposed AD would require replacing certain crankshafts. This
proposed AD results from reports of 12 crankshaft failures in Lycoming
360 and 540 series engines rated at 300 HP or lower. We are proposing
this AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which could result in
total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and possible loss of
the aircraft.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by August 22,
2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD.
DOT Docket Web site: Go to http://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
You can get the service information identified in this proposed AD
from Lycoming, 652 Oliver Street, Williamsport, PA 17701; telephone
(570) 323-6181; fax (570) 327-7101, or on the Internet at http://www.Lycoming.Textron.com
.
You may examine the comments on this proposed AD in the AD docket
on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov.
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;
telephone (516) 228-7337; fax (516) 794-5531.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-21864;
Directorate Identifier-2005-NE-29-AD'' in the subject line of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://dms.dot.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. Using the search function of the
Docket Management System (DMS) Web site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets, including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78) or you may visit http://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the docket that contains the proposal, any comments
received and, any final disposition in person at the Docket Management
Facility Docket Offices between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Office (telephone (800)
647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Department of
Transportation Nassif Building at the street address stated in
ADDRESSES. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
the Docket Management Facility receives them.
Discussion
On September 16, 2002, we issued AD 2002-19-03, Amendment 39-12883
(67 FR 59139) applicable to Textron Lycoming LTIO-540 and TIO-540
series engines, rated at 300 HP or higher. That AD requires replacing
certain crankshafts manufactured using a hammer-forged process with
crankshafts manufactured using a press-forged process. AD 2002-19-03
resulted from reports of 18 crankshaft failures in LTIO-540 and TIO-540
engines, rated at 300 HP or higher. Our investigation into the cause of
the crankshaft failures found that the failures result from subsurface
metallurgical flaws. Lack of crankshaft process control caused the
subsurface metallurgical flaws. While this proposed AD would affect
different crankshafts than those affected by AD 2002-19-03, the
crankshafts have the same possible unsafe condition. This proposed AD
results from 12 reports of crankshaft failures on engines rated at 300
HP or lower. This proposed AD would require replacing certain
crankshafts installed in engines manufactured new or rebuilt,
overhauled, or that had a crankshaft replaced after March 1, 1999. This
condition, if not corrected, could result in crankshaft failure, which
could result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and
possible loss of the aircraft.
Relevant Service Information
We have reviewed and approved the technical contents of Lycoming
Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) No. 566, dated July 11, 2005, that
describes procedures for replacing crankshafts listed by serial number
in that MSB.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design. We are proposing this AD, which would require
replacing certain crankshafts within 50 hours time-in-service or 6
months after the effective date of the proposed AD, whichever is
earlier. The proposed AD would require you to use the service
information described previously to perform these actions.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 1,128 engines
installed on aircraft of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take
the following work hours to perform the inspection:
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Work-
hours Number of
Type of application per engines
engine affected
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Helicopter.......................................... 12 200
Constant-Speed Propeller............................ 3 557
Fixed-Pitch Propeller............................... 1.5 371
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We also estimate that it would take about 33 work hours to replace
the crankshaft. We estimate the average labor rate is $65 per work hour
and that required parts for each engine would cost about $16,218. Based
on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD to U.S.
operators to be $18,594,724. Lycoming Engines informed us that they
intend to supply the new parts at no charge, which would substantially
reduce the estimated cost of this proposed AD.
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 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); and
3. Would 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 regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the
Federal
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Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
Lycoming Engines: Docket No. FAA-2005-21864; Directorate Identifier
2005-NE-29-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by August 22,
2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron
Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360, AEIO-540, IO-
540, O-540, and TIO-540 series reciprocating engines, rated at 300
horsepower or lower, manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or
that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. These engines
are installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft:
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Engine model Manufacturer Aircraft model
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IO-540-V4A5................... A.M.F................ 17-D Mushshak.
Aero Commander....... 500 B, S, U/Merlyn Products Conv.
IO-540-E1A5................... Aero Commander....... 500-E.
Aerofab.............. LA 250 Renegade.
Aeronautica.......... Agricola Mexicana Quail.
IO-540-K1F5................... Aerostar............. 600.
Aircraft Mushshak.
Manufacturing
Factory.
O-540-E4A5.................... Aviamilano........... F-250 Flamingo.
IO-540-C4B5................... Avions............... Pierre Robin HR-100/250.
LO-360-A1G6D.................. Beech................ 76 Duchess.
O-360-A1G6D................... ..................... 76 Duchess.
C-24R Sierra or 200 Sierra.
Bellanca............. Aircraft Aries T-250.
O-540-E4B5.................... Britten Norman....... BN-2 Islander.
O-540-E4C5.................... ..................... BN-2A & BN-2B Islander.
IO-540-K1B5................... ..................... BN-2A Islander.
Celair............... Eagle.
O-360-A1F6.................... Cessna............... 177 Cardinal.
O-360-A1F6D................... ..................... 177 Cardinal.
O-540-J3C5D................... ..................... 182-RG Skylane.
IO-540-AB1A5.................. ..................... 182-S.
O-360-F1A6.................... ..................... C-172RG Cutlass RG.
IO-540-AC1A5.................. ..................... C-206 Stationair.
R-G Cardinal.
IO-360-A1B6D.................. ..................... R-G Cardinal.
TIO-540-AK1A.................. ..................... T182T Skylane.
O-540-L3C5D................... ..................... TR-182 Turbo Skylane.
AEIO-540-D4A5................. Christen Pitts....... S-2S, S-2B.
IO-540-T4B5D.................. Commander............ 114.
IO-540-T4B5................... ..................... 114B.
TIO-540-AG1A.................. ..................... 114TC.
Dornier.............. DO-28.
IO-540-K1J5D.................. Embraer.............. EMB-201 Ipanema.
O-540-B4B5.................... ..................... EMB-710 Corioca.
EMB-720 Minuano.
EMB-720 Minuano & EMB-721 Sertanejo.
EMB-721 Sertanejo.
AEIO-540-L1B5................. Extra-Flugzeugbau.... Extra 300.
F.F.A................ FFA-2000 Eurotrainer.
H.A.L................ HPT-32.
O-540-A1A5.................... Helio Military....... H-250.
AEIO-360-A1E6................. Integrated Systems... Omega.
IO-540-M1C5................... King Engineering..... Angel.
Korean Air........... Chang Gong-91.
Lake................. LA-4-200 Buccaneer.
O-540-J3A5 Maule. .........................................................
MT-7-260 & M-7-260.
MX-7-235 Star Rocket.
IO-540-W1A5................... ..................... MX-7-235, MT-7-235 & M7-235.
Mod Works............ Trophy 212 Conversion.
IO-360-A3B6................... Mooney............... 201.
M-201.
IO-360-A1B6................... ..................... M-20-J.
IO-360-A3B6D.................. ..................... M20J-201.
TIO-540-AF1B.................. ..................... M20M TLS Bravo.
Moravan.............. Z143L Zlin.
Z242L Zlin.
Partenavia........... P-68 Series Observer.
IO-540-K1J5................... Piper................ 600-A Aerostar.
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IO-540-S1A5................... ..................... 601-A, 601B & 601P Aerostar.
IO-540-AA1A5.................. ..................... 602P Sequoia.
O-540-A1B5.................... ..................... PA-23-235 Aztec & PA-24-250 Comanche.
PA-23-250 Aztec.
IO-540-J4A5................... ..................... PA-23-250 Aztec.
IO-540-C1B5................... ..................... PA-23-250 Aztec & PA-24-250 Comanche.
TIO-540-C1A................... ..................... PA-23-250T Turbo Aztec.
PA-24-150 Comanche.
O-540-A1C5.................... ..................... PA-24-250 Comanche.
O-540-A1D5.................... ..................... PA-24-250 Comanche.
IO-540-D4A5................... ..................... PA-24-260 Comanche.
PA-24-260 Comanche.
O-540-B2C5.................... ..................... PA-25-235 Pawnee.
O-540-B2B5.................... ..................... PA-28-235 Cherokee.
PA-28-235 Cherokee.
IO-360-C1C6................... ..................... PA-28R-201 Arrow.
IO-540-M1A5................... ..................... PA-31-300 Navajo.
PA-32-260 Cherokee 6.
IO-540-K1G5................... ..................... PA-32-300 & PA-32-301 Saratoga.
IO-540-K1A5................... ..................... PA-32-300 Cherokee 6.
IO-540-K1A5D.................. ..................... PA-32-300 Cherokee 6.
IO-540-K1G5D.................. ..................... PA-32-300R Lance.
PA-32-301R Saratoga.
IO-360-C1E6................... ..................... PA-34-200 Seneca I.
IO-540-K1G5................... ..................... PA-36-300 Brave.
O-360-A1H6.................... ..................... PA-44-180.
LO-360-A1H6................... ..................... PA-44-180 Seminole.
IO-540-K1K5................... ..................... T-35 Pillan.
Robin................ R-3000/235.
O-540-F1B5.................... Robinson............. R-44.
Rockwell............. 114.
Ruschmeyer........... MF-85.
Saab................. MFI-15 Safari or MFI-17 Supporter.
Scottish Avia........ Bulldog.
Siai Marchetti....... S-205.
Siai Marchetti....... S-208 & SF-260.
Siai Marchetti....... SF-260.
Siai Marchetti....... SF-260.
Slingsby............. Firefly T3A.
Socata............... R-235 Rallye Cuerrier.
Rallye 235CA.
IO-540-C4D5D.................. ..................... TB-20 Trinidad.
TB-200.
TIO-540-AB1AD................. ..................... TB-21 & TB-21-TC Trinidad TC.
IO-540-AB1A5.................. Stoddard Hamilton.... Glasair.
IO-540-K1H5................... Stoddard Hamilton.... Glasair III.
IO-540-L1C5................... Swearingen Aircraft.. SX-300.
Transava............. T-300 Skyfarmer.
AEIO-360-A1B6................. Valmet............... L-70 Vinka.
Wassmer.............. WA4-21.
Yoeman............... Aviation YA-1.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from 12 crankshaft failures in Lycoming
model 360 and 540 series engines rated at 300 HP or lower. We are
issuing this AD to prevent failure of the crankshaft, which could
result in total engine power loss, in-flight engine failure, and
possible loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within 50 hours time-in-service or 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever is earlier, unless the actions
have already been done.
Engines Manufactured Before March 1, 1999
(f) If Lycoming Engines manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled
your engine before March 1, 1999, and you haven't had the crankshaft
replaced, no further action is required.
AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 Series Engines Manufactured New or
Rebuilt, Overhauled, or That Had a Crankshaft Installed After March 1,
1999
(g) For AEIO-540, IO-540, O-540, and TIO-540 series engines
manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft
installed after March 1, 1999, do the following:
(1) If Table 1 or Table 2 of Lycoming Mandatory Service Bulletin
(MSB) No. 566, dated July 11, 2005, lists your engine serial number
(SN), use Table 4 to verify the crankshaft SN.
(2) If Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated July 11, 2005,
lists your crankshaft SN, replace the crankshaft with a crankshaft
that is not listed in Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated July
11, 2005.
AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 Series Engines
Manufactured New or Rebuilt, Overhauled, or That Had a Crankshaft
Installed After March 1, 1999
(h) For AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and LO-360 series
engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a
crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999, do the following:
(1) If Table 3 of Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated July 11, 2005,
lists your engine SN, use Table 4 to verify the crankshaft SN.
(2) If Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated July 11, 2005,
lists your crankshaft SN, replace the crankshaft with a crankshaft
that is not listed in Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 566, dated July
11, 2005.
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Prohibition Against Installing Certain Crankshafts
(i) After the effective date of this AD, do not install any
crankshaft that has a SN listed in Table 4 of Lycoming MSB No. 566,
dated July 11, 2005, into any engine.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(k) None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on July 19, 2005.
Jay J. Pardee,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-14575 Filed 7-20-05; 11:52 am]
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