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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 2013-05-13, Amendment 39-17385 (78 FR 17080, March 20, 2013); and b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-26-02 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (Type Certificate previously held by Rolls-Royce plc): Amendment 39-22280; Docket No. FAA-2022-1234; Project Identifier MCAI-2022-00289-E. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 27, 2023. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-05-13, Amendment 39-17385 (78 FR 17080, March 20, 2013). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG BR700-710A1-10, BR700-710A2-20, BR700-710C4-11, and BR700-710D5-21 model turbofan engines as identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2022-0033, dated March 03, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-0033). (d) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code 8300, Accessory Gearboxes. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by service experience that demonstrated premature wear of the splined coupling on the fuel pump and subsequent manufacturer revision of the time limits manual (TLM) to incorporate revised life limits and updated mandatory inspection intervals, including replacement of the fuel pump splined coupling. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent premature wear of the splined coupling on the fuel pump. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the engine and loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: Perform all required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2022-0033. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2022-0033 (1) Where EASA AD 2022-0033 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 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 2022-0033 refers to the effective date of EASA AD 2022-0033, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (3) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (1.2) of EASA AD 2022-0033. (4) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2022-0033. (5) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2022-0033 specifies revising the approved AMP within 12 months after its effective date, this AD requires incorporating the actions and associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits and maintenance tasks, into the existing approved maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, within 30 days of the initial replacement of the fuel pump splined coupling or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes later. (6) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2022-0033. (7) This AD does not require compliance with paragraph (5) of EASA AD 2022-0033. (8) This AD does not adopt the Remarks paragraph of EASA AD 2022-0033. (i) Provisions for Alternative Actions, Thresholds, and Intervals, Including Life Limits After performing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions and associated thresholds and intervals, including life limits, are allowed unless they are approved as specified in the provisions of the "Ref. Publications" section of EASA AD 2022-0033. (j) 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 (k) 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. (k) Additional Information 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 . (l) 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 AD 2022-0033, dated March 03, 2022. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For EASA AD 2022-0033, 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 ad.easa.europa.eu. (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 (817) 222-5110. (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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on December 7, 2022. Christina Underwood, Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-27925 Filed 12-22-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
