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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.: Amendment 39-19209; Docket No. FAA-2017-0020; Product Identifier 2016-NE-33-AD. |
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE This AD is effective April 12, 2018. (b) AFFECTED ADS None. (c) APPLICABILITY This AD applies to all Honeywell International Inc. AS907-1-1A model turbofan engines with engine electronic control unit (ECU), part numbers (P/Ns) 2119576-1001 through -1011, installed; AS907-2-1A model turbofan engines with ECU, P/N 2119576-1102, installed; AS907-2-1G model turbofan engines with ECU, P/Ns 2119576-3002 and -3102, in- stalled; and AS907-3-1E model turbofan engines with ECU, P/Ns 2119576- 4102 and -4103, installed with applicable engine serial numbers (S/Ns) in Table 3 of Honeywell Service Bulletin (SB) AS907-76-9021, Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017 that are not sealed in the areas identified in Figures 1 through 13 of Honeywell SB AS907-76-9021, Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017. (d) SUBJECT Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7600, Engine Controls Sec- tion. (e) UNSAFE CONDITION This AD was prompted by seven low-time loss-of-thrust-control events attributed to water intrusion of the engine ECU. We are issuing this AD to prevent a dual engine power loss. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in loss of thrust control, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (f) COMPLIANCE Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless al- ready done. (g) REQUIRED ACTIONS (1) For applicable engines and ECUs, within 200 hours time in service or 9 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do the following: (i) If no sealant has been applied to the ECU in the areas identified in Figures 1 through 13 of Honeywell SB AS907-76-9021, Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017, apply sealant to the ECU using the Accomplishment In- structions, paragraph 3.C., of Honeywell SB AS907-76-9021, Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (2) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, for all airplanes that have an affected engine installed with an affected ECU not in compliance with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, insert a copy of Figure 1, 2 or 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable to your airplane, into the Emergency Procedures Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and perform the following steps as necessary: (i) If a cyan warning is announced, before next flight, check the current fault messages in the Maintenance Data Computer (MDC)/Onboard Messag- ing System (OMS) for any of the following: (A) FADEC ECU A (B) FADEC ECU B (C) THROTTLE LEVER 1A (D) THROTTLE LEVER 1B (E) THROTTLE RIGGING 1A (F) THROTTLE RIGGING 1B (ii) Replace the ECU if any of the fault messages listed in paragraph (g) (2)(i) of this AD are in the MDC OMS. Refer to Honeywell Operating Information Letter OIAS907-0001R00 dated March 14, 2017, for guidance on returning and replacing the ECU. (iii) Continued flight is permitted if none of the fault messages listed in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD are in the MDC OMS or if paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this AD was accomplished. ______________________________________________________________________ FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (G)–AIRPLANE OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR BOMBARDIER AIRPLANES ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE Procedures in dotted line boxes are actions to be performed by the pilot / flight crew. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING IF A CYAN "L ENGINE MINOR FAULT" OR "R ENGINE MINOR FAULT" IS ANNOUNCED AT ANY TIME BEFORE TAKEOFF, DO NOT FLY THE AIRPLANE. CONTACT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (G)-AIRPLANE OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR GULFSTREAM AIRPLANES ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE Procedures in dotted line boxes are actions to be performed by the pilot / flight crew. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING IF A CYAN "L ENGINE MINOR FAULT" OR "R ENGINE MINOR FAULT" IS ANNOUNCED AT ANY TIME BEFORE TAKEOFF, DO NOT FLY THE AIRPLANE. CONTACT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ FIGURE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (G) – AIRPLANE OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR EMBRAER AIRPLANES ______________________________________________________________________ NOTE Procedures in dotted line boxes are actions to be performed by the pilot / flight crew. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WARNING IF A CYAN "ENGINE SHORT DISPATCH" IS ANNOUNCED AT ANY TIME BEFORE TAKEOFF, DO NOT FLY THE AIRPLANE. CONTACT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ______________________________________________________________________ (h) INSTALLATION PROHIBITION (i) Do not install an ECU if any of the fault messages listed in paragraph (g)(2)(i) of this AD are in the MDC OMS. (ii) Do not install an ECU that has a P/N listed in paragraph (c) of this AD unless it was sealed as specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD. (i) TERMINATING ACTION Remove from the AFM, Figure 1, 2, or 3 to paragraph (g) of this AD, after paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD is accomplished. (j) CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS ACTIONS You may take credit for the actions required by paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, if you performed those actions before the effective date of this AD using Honeywell SB AS907-76-9021, Revision 0, dated May 13, 2016. (k) ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COMPLIANCE (AMOCS) (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO 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 identi- fied in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal in- spector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (l) RELATED INFORMATION For more information about this AD, contact Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email: joseph. costa@faa.gov. (m) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Honeywell Service Bulletin AS907-76-9021, Revision 1, dated April 20, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Honeywell service information identified in this AD, contact Honeywell International Inc., 111 S. 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034- 2802; phone: 800-601-3099; Internet: https://myaerospace.honeywell.com /wps/portal/!ut/. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For in- formation on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781- 238-7759. (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, call 202 -741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on February 23, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certifica- tion Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960 Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5246; fax: 562-627-5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov.
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