2022-13-17: Engine Turbine/Turboprop

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021-15-01, Amendment 39-21648 (86 FR 36487, July 12, 2021); and b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-13-17 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate previously held by Rolls-Royce plc): Amendment 39-22103; Docket No. FAA-2022-0296; Project Identifier MCAI-2021-01064-E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective August 12, 2022. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2021-15-01, Amendment 39-21648 (86 FR 36487, July 12, 2021). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Trent XWB-75, Trent XWB-79, Trent XWB-79B, Trent XWB-84, and Trent XWB-97 model turbofan engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine Turbine/Turboprop. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the time limits manual (TLM) to incorporate revised life limits and updated mandatory inspection intervals of certain critical rotating parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent the failure of critical rotating parts. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Perform all required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0217, dated September 23, 2021 (EASA AD 2021-0217). (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2021-0217 (1) Where EASA AD 2021-0217 defines the AMP as the approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme on the basis of which the operator or the owner ensures the continuing airworthiness of each operated engine, this AD defines the AMP as the existing Aircraft Maintenance Program on the basis of which the operator or the owner ensures the continuing airworthiness of each operated airplane. (2) Where EASA AD 2021-0217 requires revising the approved aircraft maintenance program (AMP) within 12 months after the effective date of EASA AD 2021-0217, this AD requires revising the existing approved AMP and airworthiness limitations section (ALS) within 120 days after the effective date of this AD. (3) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (1), Mandatory Inspections and Replacement of Life Limited Parts, of EASA AD 2021-0217. (4) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (2), Corrective Action(s), of EASA AD 2021-0217. (5) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (4), Credit, of EASA AD 2021-0217. (6) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (5), Recording AD Compliance, of EASA AD 2021-0217. (7) This AD does not require compliance with the "Remarks" section of EASA AD 2021-0217. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (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 paragraph (j)(1) of this AD and email to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (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. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7241; email: sungmo.d.cho@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference, contact Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, United Kingdom; phone: +44 (0)1332 242424; fax: +44 (0)1332 249936; website: https://www.rolls-royce.com/contact-us.aspx. You may view this material 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 (817) 222-5110. (k) 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 this AD specifies otherwise. (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2021-0217, dated September 23, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For more information about EASA AD 2021-0217, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999 000; email: ADs@easa.europa.eu. You may find this material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. (4) You may view this material 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 (817) 222-5110. This material may be found in the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0296. (5) You may view this material 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. Issued on June 17, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-14391 Filed 7-7-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P