2016-13-04: Engine coolant temperature limit

Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-13-04 BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG (formerly BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, Bombardier-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG, and Bombardier-Rotax GmbH): Amendment 39-18568; Docket No. FAA-2016-2042; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-02-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective July 27, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Rotax model 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 S2, 912 S3, 912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 reciprocating engines with a cylinder head that has a part number (P/N) listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD and that is installed in position 2 or 3. Figure 1 to Paragraph (c) of This AD--Post-Modification Cylinder Head P/ N ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Engine model Cylinder head P/N ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 914 F2, 914 F3, P/N 413235 or P/N 413236. and 914 F4. 912 S2, 912 S3, and 912 S4................ P/N 413185. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (d) Reason This AD was prompted by a design change introduced by the manufacturer that relocated the engine cylinder head temperature sensor to a new location and converted it to a coolant temperature sensor. We are issuing this AD to prevent exceeding coolant temperature limits, which could result in loss of engine coolant, damage to the engine, and loss of control of the airplane. (e) Actions and Compliance Comply with this AD within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already done. (1) For engines with cylinder heads that have a P/N listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD installed on both position 2 and position 3, change the engine model designation on the engine type data plate to include a ``-01'' suffix. Use paragraph 3.1.1 of BRP-Powertrain Service Bulletin (SB) SB-912-068/SB-914-049, dated April 16, 2015, to make this change. (2) For engines with only one cylinder head having a P/N listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD installed in position 2 or 3, do one of the following: (i) Replace the cylinder head having a P/N listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD with a P/N 623682 cylinder head on Rotax 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 engines and with a P/N 623687 cylinder head on Rotax 912 S2, 912 S3, and 912 S4 engines. If you complete the actions in paragraph (e)(2)(i), no further action is required. Or, (ii) Install cylinder heads identified in Figure 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD on both cylinder head positions 2 and 3 and change the engine model designation of the engine type data plate in accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this AD. (3) For engines re-identified in accordance with paragraph (e)(1) or (e)(2)(ii) of this AD, before further flight, modify the aircraft cockpit instrumentation and related documentation to indicate a maximum coolant temperature limit of 120 degrees Celsius using FAA-approved procedures. These re-identified engines remain eligible for installation on approved aircraft-engine combinations. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (g) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: robert.green@faa.gov. (2) For more information about the installation modifications described in paragraph (e)(3) of this AD, contact Jim Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust Ave. Room 301, Kansas City, MO; phone: 816-329-4165; fax: 816-329-4090; email: Jim.Rutherford@faa.gov. (3) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency, AD 2015-0240, dated December 18, 2015, for more 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-2016-2042. (4) The following aircraft service information, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD, contain FAA-approved procedures for complying with paragraph (e)(3) of this AD and can be obtained from BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, using the contact information in paragraph (h)(3) of this AD: Figure 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Aircraft Type/Model and Service Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type/model(s) SB ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Aquila AT01............................. SB-AT01-029. TECNAM P92, P2002 and P2006T............ SB-183-CS. TECNAM P2008 JC......................... SB-185-CS. Diamond H 36 ``Dimona'' and HK 36 OSB 36-111. ``Super Dimona''. Diamond DV 20 ``Katana''................ OSB 20-066. Diamond (Canada) DA20-A1 ``Katana''..... SB Da20-72-04. M&D AVO 68 ``Samburo''.................. TM 808-31. [[Page 40485]] Scheibe SF 25 C and SF 36 R............. SI_02-14. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) BRP-Powertrain Service Bulletin SB-912-068/SB-914-049 (one document), dated April 16, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For BRP-Powertrain service information identified in this AD, contact BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A-4623 Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246 6010; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; email: airworthiness@brp.com; Internet: www.flyrotax.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.