2020-15-05: Reciprocating Engine Power Section

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 9.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by: 0 a. Removing AD 2018-18-02, Amendment 39-19381 (83 FR 53802, October 25, 2018); and 0 b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): \n\n2020-15-05 Austro Engine GmbH: Amendment 39-21168; Docket No. FAA- 2020-0136; Project Identifier MCAI-2019-00114-E. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective August 31, 2020. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tThis AD replaces AD 2018-18-02, Amendment 39-19381 (83 FR 53802, October 25, 2018). \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Austro Engine GmbH model E4 engines with serial numbers that have a ''-B'' or ''-C'' configuration and to model E4P engines, allserial numbers. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8520, Reciprocating Engine Power Section. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by reports of considerable wear of the timing chain on the affected engines. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine timing chain. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the engine timing chain, loss of engine thrust control, and reduced control of the airplane. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Required Actions \n\n\n\t(1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, under the Emergency Procedures chapter, amend the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM) by adding the information in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to limit the use of a windmilling restart to only an emergency procedure. \n\n((Page 45078)) \n\n(GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR27JY20.001 \n\n\n\t(2) For affected Austro Engine GmbH model E4 engines installed on Diamond Aircraft Industries (DAI) model Diamond Aircraft (DA) 42 NG and DA 42 M-NG airplanes, and for Austro Engine GmbH model E4P engines installed on DAI model DA 62 airplanes, using DA AFM Temporary Revision (TR) TR-M(Auml)M-42-973, and DA AFM TR TR- M(Auml)M-62-240, both dated August 12, 2016, to update the applicable AFM is an acceptable method to comply with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. \n\n(h) Credit for Previous Actions \n\n\n\tYou may take credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD if you amended the applicable AFM for the airplane with the affected engine installed before the effective date of this AD in accordance with AD 2018-18-02. \n\n(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or localFlight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. \n\t(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. \n\n(j) Related Information \n\n\n\t(1) For more information about this AD, contact Mehdi Lamnyi, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7743; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. \n\t(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2017-0103R1, dated February 25, 2019, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2020-0136. \n\n(k) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(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. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Diamond Aircraft (DA) Temporary Revision (TR) TR-M(Auml)M- 42-973, dated August 12, 2016, for the Diamond Aircraft Industries (DAI) model DA 42 NG Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). \n\t(ii) DA AFM TR TR-M(Auml)M-62-240, dated August 12, 2016, for the DAI model DA 62 AFM. \n\t(3) For Diamond Aircraft Industries service information identified in this AD, contact Diamond Aircraft Industries, N.A., Otto-Stra(beta)e 5, A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, A2700, Austria; phone: +43 2622 26700; fax: +43 2622 26780; website: www.diamondaircraft.com. \n\t(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. \n\t(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email: [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. \n\n\n\tIssued on July 9, 2020. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2020-16127 Filed 7-24-20; 8:45 am) BILLING CODE 4910-13-P