80 FR 34560 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 116 (June 17, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 116 (June 17, 2015)
| Page Range | 34560-34562 | |
| FR Document | 2015-14695 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 116 (Wednesday, June 17, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 34560-34562] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-14695] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1658; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-18-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. [[Page 34561]] ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B turbofan engine models. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of GEnx-1B engine oil loss. This proposed AD would require removal and replacement of the non-conforming ball valve in the oil filler cap. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of engine oil, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 17, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781- 238-7125. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 1658; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1658; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-18-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We propose to adopt a new AD for all GE GEnx-1B turbofan engine models. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple reports of engine oil loss and resultant flight plan diversions. The root cause of the engine oil loss is a non-conforming ball valve in the secondary seal of the oil filler cap. The non-conforming ball valve may prevent correct sealing and lead to oil leakage. This proposed AD would require removal and replacement of the non-conforming ball valve in the oil filler cap. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of engine oil, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane. Related Service Information We reviewed GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) No. 79-0022, Revision 1, dated May 13, 2015. The SB describes procedures for removing and replacing the ball valve in the oil filler cap. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require removal and replacement of the non- conforming ball valve in the oil filler cap. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 86 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 hour per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. We estimate that replacement parts would cost $11 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the total cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $8,256. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [[Page 34562]] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-1658; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-18-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 17, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B model turbofan engines with oil filler cap, part number (P/N) 2349M62G01, installed, that does not contain any of the following markings after the P/N on the oil filler cap: ``P/M BALL PP'', or ``RW'', or ``79-0022''. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of GEnx-1B engine oil loss. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of engine oil, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within 360 cycles in service after the effective date of this AD, remove the ball valve, P/N 2349M68P01, from affected oil filler cap and replace with a part eligible for installation. (2) Reserved. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (g) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov. (2) GE GEnx-1B SB No. 79-0022, Revision 1, dated May 13, 2015 can be obtained from GE using the contact information in paragraph (g)(3) of this proposed AD. (3) For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on June 4, 2015. Robert J. Ganley, Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-14695 Filed 6-16-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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you do not want to be publicly the applicant’s plan is executed before consequences and how should they be
disclosed in your comment submission. beginning reactor construction. addressed?
The NRC will post all comment (5) Please provide information on the
III. Specific Requests for Comments
submissions at http:// costs and benefits of the potential
www.regulations.gov as well as enter the The NRC requests that stakeholders proposed action. This information will
comment submissions into ADAMS. consider the questions in Enclosure 2 of be used to support any regulatory
The NRC does not routinely edit the draft regulatory basis. The questions, analysis by the NRC.
comment submissions to remove identified during development of the
V. Public Meeting
identifying or contact information. draft regulatory basis, cover the scope,
If you are requesting or aggregating objectives, implementation, and cost of A public meeting will be held on July
comments from other persons for a proposed rulemaking based on this 8, 2015, from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. at the
submission to the NRC, then you should regulatory basis. NRC Headquarters, One White Flint
inform those persons not to include North, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville,
IV. Cumulative Effects of Regulation Maryland, Room O–4B6.
identifying or contact information that
they do not want to be publicly The Cumulative Effects of Regulation The purpose of the public meeting is
disclosed in their comment submission. (CER) describes the challenges that to promote full understanding of this
Your request should state that the NRC licensees, or other impacted entities regulatory basis for the proposed
does not routinely edit comment (such as State agency partners) may face rulemaking and to facilitate public
submissions to remove such information while implementing new regulatory comment. The NRC will not be
before making the comment positions, programs, and requirements accepting verbal or written comments at
submissions available to the public or (e.g., rules, generic letters, backfits, the public meeting. All comments must
entering the comment into ADAMS. inspections). The CER is an be submitted as indicated in the
organizational effectiveness challenge ADDRESSES section of this document.
II. Discussion that results from a licensee or impacted Stakeholders should monitor the
The NRC is requesting comments on entity implementing a number of NRC’s public meeting Web site for
a draft regulatory basis to support a complex positions, programs or information about the public meeting at
proposed rulemaking on financial requirements within a limited http://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/
qualifications for reactor licensing. The implementation period and with public-meetings/index.cfm.
regulatory basis explains, in part, why available resources (which may include
VI. Plain Writing
the existing regulations should be limited available expertise to address a
updated. It also discusses cost and other specific issue). The NRC has The Plain Writing Act of 2010 (Pub.
impacts of the potential changes. implemented CER enhancements to the L. 111–274) requires Federal agencies to
The specific objective of this rulemaking process to facilitate public write documents in a clear, concise,
proposed rulemaking would be to involvement throughout the rulemaking well-organized manner. The NRC has
amend the current financial process. Therefore, the NRC is written this document to be consistent
qualification requirements of specifically requesting comment on the with the Plain Writing Act as well as the
‘‘reasonable assurance’’ under 10 CFR cumulative effects that may result from Presidential Memorandum, ‘‘Plain
part 50 to conform to the 10 CFR part this proposed rulemaking. In developing Language in Government Writing,’’
70 review standard of ‘‘appears to be comments on the draft regulatory basis, published June 10, 1998 (63 FR 31883).
financially qualified.’’ Specifically, the consider the following questions: The NRC requests comment on this
proposed rulemaking will remove the (1) In light of any current or projected document with respect to the clarity and
detailed requirements found in CER challenges, what should be a effectiveness of the language used.
Appendix C of 10 CFR Part 50 and reasonable effective date, compliance Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 9th day
amend 10 CFR 50.33(f) to remove the date, or submittal date(s) from the time of June, 2015.
requirement for a power reactor the final rule is published to the actual For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
applicant to demonstrate that it implementation of any new proposed Mark Tonacci,
possesses or can provide reasonable requirements including changes to Acting Director, Division of Advanced
assurance of obtaining the funds programs, procedures, or the facility? Reactors and Rulemaking, Office of New
necessary for construction and (2) If current or projected CER Reactors.
operation. In this proposed rulemaking, challenges exist, what should be done to [FR Doc. 2015–14907 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am]
the applicant would be required to address this situation (e.g., if more time BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
submit a plan describing how it will is required to implement the new
proceed to finance the construction and requirements, what period of time
operation of the facility. The plan would would be sufficient, and why such a
time frame is necessary)? DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ensure that the applicant has both a
well-articulated understanding of the (3) Do other regulatory actions (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration
size of the project it is undertaking and orders, generic communications, license
the financial capacity to obtain the amendment requests, and inspection 14 CFR Part 39
necessary financing before beginning findings of a generic nature) by NRC or
reactor construction. other agencies influence the [Docket No. FAA–2015–1658; Directorate
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The proposed rulemaking would implementation of the potential Identifier 2015–NE–18–AD]
permit the NRC to issue licenses with proposed requirements?
conditions to applicants that may have (4) Are there unintended RIN 2120–AA64
insufficient (or no) funding at the outset consequences? Does the potential Airworthiness Directives; General
of the license application review. The proposed action create conditions that Electric Company Turbofan Engines
license conditions would be sufficient would be contrary to the potential
and specific to permit a simple, proposed action’s purpose and AGENCY:Federal Aviation
ministerial kind of review to ensure that objectives? If so, what are the Administration (FAA), DOT.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 01803; phone: 781–238–7120; fax: 781–238– new ECCNs 6B619, 6D619 and 6E619, as
7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov. proposed by this rule.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) GE GEnx–1B SB No. 79–0022, Revision
safety, Incorporation by reference, This rule is one in a series of
1, dated May 13, 2015 can be obtained from
Safety. GE using the contact information in
proposed rules describing how various
paragraph (g)(3) of this proposed AD. types of articles that the President
The Proposed Amendment determines no longer warrant control on
(3) For service information identified in
Accordingly, under the authority this proposed AD, contact General Electric the USML, as part of the
delegated to me by the Administrator, Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Administration’s Export Control Reform
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; Initiative, would be controlled on the
39 as follows: phone: 513–552–3272; email: geae.aoc@ CCL in accordance with the
ge.com. requirements of the Export
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (4) You may view this service information Administration Regulations (EAR).
DIRECTIVES at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, This proposed rule is being published
MA. For information on the availability of by the Bureau of Industry and Security
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. (BIS) in conjunction with a proposed
continues to read as follows:
rule from the Department of State,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 4, 2015. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls,
§ 39.13 [Amended]
which would amend the list of articles
Robert J. Ganley,
controlled by USML Categories XIV and
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Acting Directorate Manager, Engine &
XVIII. The citations in this BIS proposed
the following new airworthiness Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service. rule to USML Categories XIV and XVIII
directive (AD): reflect the proposed amendments
[FR Doc. 2015–14695 Filed 6–16–15; 8:45 am]
General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA– contained in the Department of State’s
2015–1658; Directorate Identifier 2015– BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
rule. The revisions proposed by BIS in
NE–18–AD. this rule are part of Commerce’s
(a) Comments Due Date retrospective regulatory review plan
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE under Executive Order 13563 completed
We must receive comments by August 17,
2015. in August 2011.
Bureau of Industry and Security
(b) Affected ADs DATES: Comments must be received by
15 CFR Part 774 August 17, 2015.
None.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
(c) Applicability [Docket No. 120105019–5328–01] by any of the following methods:
This AD applies to all General Electric RIN 0694–AF52 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
Company (GE) GEnx–1B model turbofan www.regulations.gov. The identification
engines with oil filler cap, part number Commerce Control List: Addition of number for this rulemaking is BIS–
(P/N) 2349M62G01, installed, that does not
contain any of the following markings after
Items Determined to No Longer 2015–0023.
the P/N on the oil filler cap: ‘‘P/M BALL PP’’, Warrant Control Under United States • By email directly to
or ‘‘RW’’, or ‘‘79–0022’’. Munitions List Category XIV publiccomments@bis.doc.gov. Include
(Toxicological Agents) or Category RIN 0694–AF52 in the subject line.
(d) Unsafe Condition XVIII (Directed Energy Weapons) • By mail or delivery to Regulatory
This AD was prompted by reports of Policy Division, Bureau of Industry and
GEnx–1B engine oil loss. We are issuing this AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and
AD to prevent loss of engine oil, which could Security, Department of Commerce. Security, U.S. Department of Commerce,
lead to failure of one or more engines, loss Room 2099B, 14th Street and
ACTION: Proposed rule.
of thrust control, and damage to the airplane. Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington,
SUMMARY: This proposed rule describes DC 20230. Refer to RIN 0694–AF52.
(e) Compliance
how articles the President determines FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Comply with this AD within the
no longer warrant control under questions regarding dissemination,
compliance times specified, unless already
done. Category XIV (Toxicological Agents, detection and protection ‘‘equipment’’
(1) Within 360 cycles in service after the Including Chemical Agents, Biological and related articles that would be
effective date of this AD, remove the ball Agents, and Associated Equipment) or controlled under new ECCNs 1A607,
valve, P/N 2349M68P01, from affected oil Category XVIII (Directed Energy 1B607, 1C607, 1D607, and 1E607,
filler cap and replace with a part eligible for Weapons) of the United States contact Richard P. Duncan, Ph.D.,
installation. Munitions List (USML) would be Director, Chemical and Biological
(2) Reserved. controlled under the Commerce Control Controls Division, Office of
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance List (CCL). The affected Category XIV Nonproliferation and Treaty
(AMOCs) articles consist primarily of Compliance, Bureau of Industry and
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, dissemination, detection and protection Security, telephone: (202) 482–3343,
FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use ‘‘equipment’’ and related articles and email: Richard.Duncan@bis.doc.gov.
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to would be controlled under new Export For questions regarding tooling,
srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
make your request. You may email your Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) production ‘‘equipment,’’ test and
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. 1A607, 1B607, 1C607, 1D607, and evaluation ‘‘equipment’’ and test models
(g) Related Information 1E607, as proposed by this rule. The that would be controlled under new
(1) For more information about this AD,
affected Category XVIII articles consist ECCNs 6B619, 6D619 and 6E619,
contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace primarily of tooling, production contact Mark Jaso, Sensors and Aviation
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, ‘‘equipment,’’ test and evaluation Division, Office of National Security &
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New ‘‘equipment,’’ test models and related Technology Transfer Controls, Bureau of
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA articles and would be controlled under Industry and Security, telephone: (202)
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| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 17, 2015. | |
| Contact | Christopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 34560 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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