2021-17-01: Reciprocating Engine Oil System

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\n2021-17-01 Austro Engine GmbH: Amendment 39-21684; Docket No. FAA- 2021-0654; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-00682-E. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 23, 2021. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to Austro Engine GmbH E4 and E4P model diesel piston engines. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 8550, Reciprocating Engine Oil System. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by a report of oil pressure loss on an E4 model diesel piston engine. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the engine. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the engine, in-flight shutdown, and loss 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\tBefore further flight after the effective date of this AD, remove the oil pump, part number (P/N) E4A-50-000-BHY, with a serial number (S/N) listed in paragraph 1.2., Engines Affected, Tables 2 and 3, of Austro Engine GmbH Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-E4- 031/1, Revision No. 1, dated July 1, 2021 (the MSB), from service and replace with a part eligible for installation using the Accomplishment/Instructions, paragraph 2.2.1 or paragraph 2.2.2., of the MSB, as applicable. \n\n(h) No Communication or Reporting Requirements \n\n\n\tThe instructions to contact the manufacturer and report information to the manufacturer in the Accomplishment/Instructions, paragraph 2.2, of the MSB, are not required by this AD. \n\n(i) Installation Prohibition \n\n\n\tAfter the effective date of this AD, do not install onto any engine an oil pump with P/N E4A-50-000-BHY and an S/N listed in paragraph 1.2., Engines Affected, Tables 2 and 3, of the MSB. \n\n(j) Definitions \n\n\n\tFor the purpose of this AD, a ''part eligible for installation'' is an oil pump that is not P/N E4A-50-000-BHY or an oil pump P/N E4A-50-000-BHY and an S/N that is not listed in paragraph 1.2., Engines Affected, Tables 2 and 3, of the MSB. \n\n(k) Special Flight Permit \n\n\n\tSpecial flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are subject to the requirements of paragraph (k)(1) and (2) of this AD. \n\t(1) Operators of a twin-engine airplane that has one or two Model E4 engines in configuration ''-B'' or ''-C'' or Model E4P engines installed may perform a one-time non-revenue ferry flight to a location where the engine can be removed from service. This ferry flight must be performed with only essential flight crew. \n\t(2) All other ferry flights are prohibited. \n\n(l) 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 ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in Related Information. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. \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(m) Related Information \n\n\n\t(1) For more information about this AD, contact Wego Wang, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7134; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: wego.wang@faa.gov. \n\t(2) Refer to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0143-E, dated June 16, 2021, for more information. You may examine the EASA AD in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2021-0654. \n\n(n) 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) Austro Engine Mandatory Service Bulletin No. MSB-E4-031/1, Revision No. 1, dated July 1, 2021. \n\t(ii) (Reserved) \n\t(3) For Austro Engine service information identified in this AD, you may contact Austro Engine GmbH, Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 11, 2700 Weiner Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 2622 23000 2525; website: www.austroengine.at. \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: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. \n\n\n\tIssued on August 2, 2021. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. (FR Doc. 2021-16895 Filed 8-4-21; 11:15 am) BILLING CODE 4910-13-P