80_FR_52131 80 FR 51965 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

80 FR 51965 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 166 (August 27, 2015)

Page Range51965-51966
FR Document2015-21120

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B54, -1B58, -1B64, -1B67, and -1B70 turbofan engine models. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of two in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs) caused by high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 blade failure. This proposed AD would require inspection and conditional removal of affected HPT rotor stage 1 blades. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT rotor stage 1 blades, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 166 (Thursday, August 27, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 166 (Thursday, August 27, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2984; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-21-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B54, -1B58, -1B64, -1B67, and -1B70 
turbofan engine models. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of two 
in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs) caused by high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor 
stage 1 blade failure. This proposed AD would require inspection and 
conditional removal of affected HPT rotor stage 1 blades. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT rotor stage 1 blades, 
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 October 26, 
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: 
[email protected]. 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-
2984; 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: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-2984; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-21-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM 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 NPRM.

Discussion

    We propose to adopt a new AD for all GE GEnx-1B54, -1B58, -1B64, -
1B67, and -1B70 turbofan engine models. This proposed AD was prompted 
by reports of two IFSDs caused by HPT rotor stage 1 blade failure. This 
proposed AD would require inspection and conditional removal of 
affected HPT rotor stage 1 blades. This condition, if not corrected, 
could result in failure of the HPT rotor stage 1 blades, 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. 72-0267 R00, dated 
April 10, 2015. The SB describes procedures for borescope inspection 
(BSI) of the HPT rotor stage 1 blades.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this NPRM 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 NPRM would require initial and repetitive BSI and conditional 
removal of affected HPT rotor stage 1 blades.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD will affect 4 engines installed 
on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 
2 hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the total 
cost of this proposed AD to U.S. operators to be $680.

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

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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.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2015-2984; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NE-21-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 26, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B54, 
-1B58, -1B64, -1B67, and -1B70 turbofan engines with high-pressure 
turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 blade, part number 2305M26P06, 
installed.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of two in-flight shutdowns 
caused by HPT rotor stage 1 blade failure. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent failure of the HPT rotor stage 1 blades, 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) After the effective date of this AD, perform an initial 
borescope inspection (BSI) of the convex surface of the HPT rotor 
stage 1 blades for axial cracks from the platform to 30% span, 
within 1,000 blade cycles since new or 25 cycles in service, 
whichever comes later, and disposition as follows:
    (i) If any axial crack with a length greater than or equal to 
0.3 inch is found, or if any axial crack of any length turning in a 
radial direction is found, or if more than one axial crack of any 
length is found, remove the cracked blade before further flight.
    (ii) If an axial crack is found with a length greater than or 
equal to 0.2 inch and less than 0.3 inch, remove the cracked blade 
within 10 blade cycles in service.
    (iii) If an axial crack is found with a length greater than or 
equal to 0.1 inch and less than 0.2 inch, inspect the cracked blade 
within 50 blade cycles since last inspection (CSLI).
    (iv) If an axial crack is found with a length less than 0.1 
inch, inspect the cracked blade within 100 blade CSLI.
    (v) If no cracks were found, perform a BSI of the blades within 
125 blade CSLI.
    (2) Thereafter, perform a repetitive BSI of the convex surface 
of the HPT rotor stage 1 blades for axial cracks from the platform 
to 30% span within 125 blade CSLI and disposition as specified in 
(e)(1)(i) through (e)(1)(v), or remove the blades from service.

(f) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, a ``blade cycle'' is defined as the 
number of engine cycles that a set of rotor blades has accrued, 
regardless of the engine(s) in which they have operated.

(g) 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: [email protected].

(h) 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: 
[email protected].
    (2) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin No. 72-0267 R00, dated April 10, 
2015 can be obtained from GE using the contact information in 
paragraph (h)(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: 
[email protected].
    (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 August 21, 2015.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-21120 Filed 8-26-15; 8:45 am]
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                                                 10 CFR part 61’’). The public comment                     • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                    Discussion
                                                 periods for the proposed rule and draft                 address above between 9 a.m. and 5                      We propose to adopt a new AD for all
                                                 guidance closed on July 24, 2015. The                   p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   GE GEnx–1B54, –1B58, –1B64, –1B67,
                                                 NRC has decided to reopen the public                    Federal holidays.                                     and –1B70 turbofan engine models. This
                                                 comment periods for the proposed rule                     For service information identified in               proposed AD was prompted by reports
                                                 and draft guidance until September 21,                  this proposed AD, contact General                     of two IFSDs caused by HPT rotor stage
                                                 2015, to allow more time for members                    Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room                   1 blade failure. This proposed AD
                                                 of the public to develop and submit                     285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH                    would require inspection and
                                                 their comments.                                         45215; phone: 513–552–3272; email:                    conditional removal of affected HPT
                                                   Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 19th day           aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may                 rotor stage 1 blades. This condition, if
                                                 of August, 2015.                                        view this service information at the                  not corrected, could result in failure of
                                                   For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.                FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12               the HPT rotor stage 1 blades, which
                                                 Annette L. Vietti-Cook,                                 New England Executive Park,                           could lead to failure of one or more
                                                 Secretary of the Commission.                            Burlington, MA 01803. For information                 engines, loss of thrust control, and
                                                 [FR Doc. 2015–21169 Filed 8–26–15; 8:45 am]             on the availability of this material at the           damage to the airplane.
                                                 BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
                                                                                                         FAA, call 781–238–7125.                               Related Service Information
                                                                                                         Examining the AD Docket                                 We reviewed GE GEnx–1B Service
                                                                                                                                                               Bulletin (SB) No. 72–0267 R00, dated
                                                 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                               You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                                                                               April 10, 2015. The SB describes
                                                                                                         the Internet at http://
                                                                                                                                                               procedures for borescope inspection
                                                 Federal Aviation Administration                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                                                                               (BSI) of the HPT rotor stage 1 blades.
                                                                                                         and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                 14 CFR Part 39                                          2984; or in person at the Docket                      FAA’s Determination
                                                                                                         Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      We are proposing this NPRM because
                                                 [Docket No. FAA–2015–2984; Directorate
                                                 Identifier 2015–NE–21–AD]                               and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    we evaluated all the relevant
                                                                                                         except Federal holidays. The AD docket                information and determined the unsafe
                                                 RIN 2120–AA64                                           contains this proposed AD, the                        condition described previously is likely
                                                                                                         regulatory evaluation, any comments                   to exist or develop in other products of
                                                 Airworthiness Directives; General                       received, and other information. The
                                                 Electric Company Turbofan Engines                                                                             the same type design.
                                                                                                         street address for the Docket Office
                                                 AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the                       Proposed AD Requirements
                                                 Administration (FAA), DOT.                              ADDRESSES section. Comments will be                     This NPRM would require initial and
                                                 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                   available in the AD docket shortly after              repetitive BSI and conditional removal
                                                 (NPRM).                                                 receipt.                                              of affected HPT rotor stage 1 blades.
                                                                                                         FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      Costs of Compliance
                                                 SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                   Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
                                                 airworthiness directive (AD) for all                                                                            We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                                                                         Engineer, Engine Certification Office,                will affect 4 engines installed on
                                                 General Electric Company (GE) GEnx–                     FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
                                                 1B54, –1B58, –1B64, –1B67, and –1B70                                                                          airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
                                                                                                         New England Executive Park,                           estimate that it will take about 2 hours
                                                 turbofan engine models. This proposed                   Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
                                                 AD was prompted by reports of two in-                                                                         per engine to comply with this proposed
                                                                                                         238–7120; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                   AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
                                                 flight shutdowns (IFSDs) caused by                      chris.mcguire@faa.gov.
                                                 high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage                                                                       hour. Based on these figures, we
                                                 1 blade failure. This proposed AD                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            estimate the total cost of this proposed
                                                 would require inspection and                                                                                  AD to U.S. operators to be $680.
                                                                                                         Comments Invited
                                                 conditional removal of affected HPT                                                                           Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                 rotor stage 1 blades. We are proposing                     We invite you to send any written
                                                 this AD to prevent failure of the HPT                                                                            Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                                                                         relevant data, views, or arguments about              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                 rotor stage 1 blades, which could lead                  this NPRM. Send your comments to an
                                                 to failure of one or more engines, loss                                                                       rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                                                                         address listed under the ADDRESSES                    section 106, describes the authority of
                                                 of thrust control, and damage to the                    section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                                 airplane.                                                                                                     the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
                                                                                                         2015–2984; Directorate Identifier 2015–               Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                                 DATES:  We must receive comments on                     NE–21–AD’’ at the beginning of your                   detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                 this proposed AD by October 26, 2015.                   comments. We specifically invite                      authority.
                                                 ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                       comments on the overall regulatory,                      We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                 using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    economic, environmental, and energy                   the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                aspects of this NPRM. We will consider                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                 methods:                                                all comments received by the closing                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                   • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   date and may amend this NPRM                          section, Congress charges the FAA with
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                                                 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  because of those comments.                            promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                 instructions for submitting comments.                      We will post all comments we                       air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                   • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                  receive, without change, to http://                   for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                   • Mail: U.S. Department of                            www.regulations.gov, including any                    the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   personal information you provide. We                  safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    will also post a report summarizing each              is within the scope of that authority
                                                 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    substantive verbal contact we receive                 because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                 Washington, DC 20590.                                   about this NPRM.                                      that is likely to exist or develop on


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                                                 products identified in this rulemaking                  (d) Unsafe Condition                                  Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
                                                 action.                                                   This AD was prompted by reports of two              phone: 513–552–3272; email:
                                                                                                         in-flight shutdowns caused by HPT rotor               aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com.
                                                 Regulatory Findings                                     stage 1 blade failure. We are issuing this AD            (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                         to prevent failure of the HPT rotor stage 1           at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                   We determined that this proposed AD
                                                                                                         blades, which could lead to failure of one or         12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
                                                 would not have federalism implications                                                                        MA. For information on the availability of
                                                                                                         more engines, loss of thrust control, and
                                                 under Executive Order 13132. This                                                                             this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                                                                         damage to the airplane.
                                                 proposed AD would not have a
                                                                                                         (e) Compliance                                          Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                 substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                                                                                                                               August 21, 2015.
                                                 the relationship between the national                      Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                                                                               Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                                 Government and the States, or on the                    compliance times specified, unless already
                                                 distribution of power and                               done.                                                 Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                                                                            (1) After the effective date of this AD,           Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                 responsibilities among the various
                                                 levels of government.                                   perform an initial borescope inspection (BSI)         [FR Doc. 2015–21120 Filed 8–26–15; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                         of the convex surface of the HPT rotor stage          BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                   For the reasons discussed above, I                    1 blades for axial cracks from the platform to
                                                 certify this proposed regulation:                       30% span, within 1,000 blade cycles since
                                                   (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 new or 25 cycles in service, whichever comes          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                 action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   later, and disposition as follows:
                                                   (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                  (i) If any axial crack with a length greater       Federal Aviation Administration
                                                 the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         than or equal to 0.3 inch is found, or if any
                                                 Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   axial crack of any length turning in a radial
                                                                                                         direction is found, or if more than one axial         14 CFR Part 39
                                                 1979),
                                                                                                         crack of any length is found, remove the              [Docket No. FAA–2015–3620; Directorate
                                                   (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               cracked blade before further flight.
                                                 in Alaska to the extent that it justifies                                                                     Identifier 2015–CE–029–AD]
                                                                                                            (ii) If an axial crack is found with a length
                                                 making a regulatory distinction, and                    greater than or equal to 0.2 inch and less than       RIN 2120–AA64
                                                   (4) Will not have a significant                       0.3 inch, remove the cracked blade within 10
                                                 economic impact, positive or negative,                  blade cycles in service.                              Airworthiness Directives; Pacific
                                                 on a substantial number of small entities                  (iii) If an axial crack is found with a length     Aerospace Limited Airplanes
                                                 under the criteria of the Regulatory                    greater than or equal to 0.1 inch and less than
                                                                                                         0.2 inch, inspect the cracked blade within 50         AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                 Flexibility Act.
                                                                                                         blade cycles since last inspection (CSLI).            Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                         (iv) If an axial crack is found with a length      Transportation (DOT).
                                                                                                         less than 0.1 inch, inspect the cracked blade         ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                   Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                within 100 blade CSLI.
                                                 safety, Incorporation by reference,                        (v) If no cracks were found, perform a BSI
                                                                                                                                                               (NPRM).
                                                 Safety.                                                 of the blades within 125 blade CSLI.
                                                                                                                                                               SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new
                                                                                                            (2) Thereafter, perform a repetitive BSI of
                                                 The Proposed Amendment                                  the convex surface of the HPT rotor stage 1           airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                   Accordingly, under the authority                      blades for axial cracks from the platform to          Pacific Aerospace Limited Model 750XL
                                                 delegated to me by the Administrator,                   30% span within 125 blade CSLI and                    airplanes that would supersede AD
                                                 the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   disposition as specified in (e)(1)(i) through         2014–20–13. This proposed AD results
                                                 39 as follows:                                          (e)(1)(v), or remove the blades from service.         from mandatory continuing
                                                                                                         (f) Definition                                        airworthiness information (MCAI)
                                                 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                         originated by an aviation authority of
                                                                                                            For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘blade cycle’’
                                                 DIRECTIVES                                                                                                    another country to identify and correct
                                                                                                         is defined as the number of engine cycles that
                                                                                                         a set of rotor blades has accrued, regardless         an unsafe condition on an aviation
                                                 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 of the engine(s) in which they have operated.         product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
                                                 continues to read as follows:                                                                                 condition as fatigue cracks on the fin
                                                                                                         (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 forward pickup plates, which could
                                                     Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          (AMOCs)
                                                                                                                                                               cause it to fail. We are issuing this
                                                 § 39.13   [Amended]                                        The Manager, Engine Certification Office,          proposed AD to require actions to
                                                                                                         FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use                address the unsafe condition on these
                                                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                                 the following new airworthiness                                                                               products.
                                                                                                         make your request. You may email your
                                                 directive (AD):                                         request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                      DATES:  We must receive comments on
                                                 General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA–               (h) Related Information                               this proposed AD by October 13, 2015.
                                                    2015–2984; Directorate Identifier 2015–                                                                    ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
                                                    NE–21–AD.                                              (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                         contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace                any of the following methods:
                                                 (a) Comments Due Date                                   Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,             • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                   We must receive comments by October 26,               Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New                http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                 2015.                                                   England Executive Park, Burlington, MA                instructions for submitting comments.
                                                                                                         01803; phone: 781–238–7120; fax: 781–238–               • Fax: (202) 493–2251.
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                                                 (b) Affected ADs                                        7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov.                     • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                   None.                                                   (2) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin No. 72–             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                                                                         0267 R00, dated April 10, 2015 can be
                                                 (c) Applicability                                                                                             30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                                                                         obtained from GE using the contact
                                                    This AD applies to all General Electric              information in paragraph (h)(3) of this               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                 Company (GE) GEnx–1B54, –1B58, –1B64,                   proposed AD.                                          Washington, DC 20590.
                                                 –1B67, and –1B70 turbofan engines with                    (3) For service information identified in             • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
                                                 high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1               this proposed AD, contact General Electric            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                 blade, part number 2305M26P06, installed.               Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1                     30, West Building Ground Floor, Room


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 26, 2015.
ContactChristopher 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 Citation80 FR 51965 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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