2020-26-06: Exhaust Turbine System (RECIP)

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. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: \n\n2020-26-06 Technify Motors GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH): Amendment 39-21361; Docket No. FAA- 2020-1117; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01429-E. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis airworthiness directive (AD) is effective December 29, 2020. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Technify Motors GmbH (Type Certificate previously held by Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH) TAE 125-02-99 and TAE 125-02-114 model reciprocating engines with engine serial number (S/N) 02-02-02793, 02-02-11120, 02-02-11424, 02-02-11425, 02-02- 11426, 02-02-11494, 02-02-11497, 02-02-11498, 02-02-11500, 02-02- 11514, 02-02-11553, 02-02-11574, 02-02-11576, 02-02-11579, 02-02- 11580, 02-02-11581, 02-02-11582, and 02-02-11606 with turbocharger hose, part number (P/N) TAE EPA 40-7520-H0131 01, manufactured by BOOST products GmbH with batch number 3101-001, installed. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 8100, Exhaust Turbine System (RECIP). \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by a report of a defective turbocharger hose that was discovered on an airplane during a pre-flight inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the turbocharger hose during flight. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of engine power 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 Action \n\n\n\tWithin 20 flight hours or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, remove the affected turbocharger hose and replace with a part eligible for installation. \n\n(h) Installation Prohibition \n\n\n\tAfter the effective date of this AD, do not install onto any engine a turbocharger hose, P/N TAE EPA 40-7520-H0131 01, manufactured by BOOST products GmbH with batch number 3101-001. \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 local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in Related Information. 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 Kevin Clark, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7088; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: [email protected]. \n\t(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-0228, dated December 3, 2020, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2020-1117. \n\n((Page 80593)) \n\n(k) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n\n\tIssued on December 8, 2020. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2020-27312 Filed 12-11-20; 8:45 am) BILLING CODE 4910-13-P