80 FR 63083 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 201 (October 19, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 201 (October 19, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-26345 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 201 (Monday, October 19, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63083-63084] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26345] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0277; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-05-AD; Amendment 39-18262; AD 2015-18-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-7B and CFM56-3 turbofan engines. Four headings in the Compliance section are incorrect. This document corrects the errors. In all other respects, the original document remains the same. DATES: This final rule is effective on October 20, 2015. The effective date of AD 2015-18-04, Amendment 39-18262 (80 FR 55235, September 15, 2015) remains October 20, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7183; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2015-18-04, Amendment 39-18262 (80 FR 55235, September 15, 2015), requires AGB/transfer gearbox (TGB) magnetic chip detector (MCD) inspection of the affected gearshafts until removal. As published, four headings in the Compliance section are incorrect. No other part of the final rule has been changed. The effective date of AD 2015-18-04 remains October 20, 2015. Correction of Regulatory Text Sec. 39.13 [Corrected] 0 2. The FAA republishes airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-18-04, Amendment 39-18262 (80 FR 55235, September 15, 2015) as follows: 2015-18-04 CFM International S.A.: Amendment 39-18262; Docket No. FAA-2015-0277; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-05-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 20, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-7B and CFM56-3 engines with a 73-tooth or 41-tooth gearshaft installed in the accessory gearbox (AGB), that has a gearshaft serial number in Appendix A or Appendix B of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) No. CFM56-7B S/B 72-0964, Revision 1, dated December 15, 2014. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded in-flight shutdown on a CFM CFM56-7B engine following rupture of the 73-tooth gearshaft located in the engine AGB. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of certain AGB gearshafts, 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) Initial AGB/Transfer Gearbox (TGB)/Magnetic Chip Detector (MCD) Inspection and Analysis for CFM56-7B Engines (i) For affected 73-tooth gearshafts, perform an AGB/TGB MCD inspection within 250 flight hours (FHs) since last inspection, within 25 FHs from the effective date of this AD, or when the gearshaft accumulates 3,000 FHs since new, whichever comes later. (ii) For affected 41-tooth gearshafts, perform an AGB/TGB MCD inspection within 250 FHs since last inspection, within 25 FHs from the effective date of this AD, or when the gearshaft accumulates 6,000 FHs since new, whichever comes later. (iii) If any magnetic particles, including fuzz, are seen, determine with laboratory analysis if the particles are 73-tooth or 41-tooth gearshaft material. (iv) If the particles are 73-tooth or 41-tooth gearshaft material, remove the affected gearshaft(s) within 75 FHs since the AGB/TGB MCD inspection. [[Page 63084]] (2) Repetitive AGB/TGB MCD Inspection and Analysis for CFM56-7B Engines (i) For affected 73-tooth gearshafts, perform an AGB/TGB MCD inspection and laboratory analysis within every 500 FHs since the last AGB/TGB MCD inspection until affected gearshaft is removed. (ii) For affected 41-tooth gearshafts, perform an AGB/TGB MCD inspection and laboratory analysis within every 500 FHs since the last AGB/TGB MCD inspection until affected gearshaft is removed. (iii) If any magnetic particles, including fuzz, are seen, determine with laboratory analysis if the particles are 73-tooth or 41-tooth gearshaft material. (iv) If the particles are 73-tooth or 41-tooth gearshaft material, remove the affected gearshaft(s) within 75 FHs since the AGB/TGB MCD inspection. (f) Mandatory Terminating Action for CFM56-7B Engines (1) Remove the affected 73-tooth gearshaft prior to the gearshaft accumulating 6,000 FHs since new or within 50 FHs after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes later. (2) Remove the affected 41-tooth gearshaft prior to the gearshaft accumulating 9,000 FHs since new or within 50 FHs after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes later. (g) Installation Prohibition for CFM56-3 and CFM56-7B Engines After the effective date of this AD, do not install an affected gearshaft into an AGB. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Kyle Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7183; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (j) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 20, 2015. (i) CFM International Service Bulletin No. CFM56-7B S/B 72-0964, Revision 1, dated December 15, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (4) For CFM service information identified in this AD, contact CFM International Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877-432-3272; fax: 877- 432-3329; email: [email protected]. (5) You may view this service information at 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. (6) You may view this service information 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 October 6, 2015. Ann C. Mollica, Acting Directorate Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-26345 Filed 10-16-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Issued in Renton, Washington, on October chip detector (MCD) inspection of the
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 11, 2015. affected gearshafts until removal.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Jeffrey E. Duven, As published, four headings in the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Compliance section are incorrect.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Aircraft Certification Service. No other part of the final rule has
request to your principal inspector or local been changed.
[FR Doc. 2015–26603 Filed 10–16–15; 8:45 am]
Flight Standards District Office, as
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The effective date of AD 2015–18–04
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
remains October 20, 2015.
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Correction of Regulatory Text
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind § 39.13 [Corrected]
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Federal Aviation Administration
■ 2. The FAA republishes airworthiness
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
14 CFR Part 39 directive (AD) 2015–18–04, Amendment
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
39–18262 (80 FR 55235, September 15,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0277; Directorate 2015) as follows:
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Identifier 2015–NE–05–AD; Amendment 39–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 2015–18–04 CFM International S.A.:
18262; AD 2015–18–04]
inspector, the manager of the local flight Amendment 39–18262; Docket No.
standards district office/certificate holding RIN 2120–AA64 FAA–2015–0277; Directorate Identifier
district office. The AMOC approval letter 2015–NE–05–AD.
must specifically reference this AD. Airworthiness Directives; CFM
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (a) Effective Date
International S.A. Turbofan Engines
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective This AD is effective October 20, 2015.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(b) Affected ADs
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– None.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (c) Applicability
the European Aviation Safety Agency SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design This AD applies to CFM International S.A.
airworthiness directive (AD) that (CFM) CFM56–7B and CFM56–3 engines
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by published in the Federal Register. That
the DOA, the approval must include the with a 73-tooth or 41-tooth gearshaft installed
AD applies to certain CFM International in the accessory gearbox (AGB), that has a
DOA-authorized signature. S.A. (CFM) CFM56–7B and CFM56–3 gearshaft serial number in Appendix A or
(k) Related Information turbofan engines. Four headings in the Appendix B of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) No.
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Compliance section are incorrect. This CFM56–7B S/B 72–0964, Revision 1, dated
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA document corrects the errors. In all December 15, 2014.
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0183, dated other respects, the original document (d) Unsafe Condition
August 31, 2015, for related information. You remains the same. This AD was prompted by a report of an
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at DATES: This final rule is effective on uncommanded in-flight shutdown on a CFM
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for October 20, 2015. The effective date of CFM56–7B engine following rupture of the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–4203.
AD 2015–18–04, Amendment 39–18262 73-tooth gearshaft located in the engine AGB.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference (80 FR 55235, September 15, 2015) We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
(1) The Director of the Federal Register remains October 20, 2015. certain AGB gearshafts, which could lead to
failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust
approved the incorporation by reference ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
control, and damage to the airplane.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this docket on the Internet at http://
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR www.regulations.gov; or in person at the (e) Compliance
part 51. Docket Management Facility between 9 Comply with this AD within the
(2) You must use this service information compliance times specified, unless already
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
as applicable to do the actions required by done.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission docket contains this AD, the regulatory (1) Initial AGB/Transfer Gearbox (TGB)/
A25L004–15, Rev 00, dated August 24, 2015. evaluation, any comments received, and Magnetic Chip Detector (MCD) Inspection
(ii) Reserved. other information. The address for the and Analysis for CFM56–7B Engines
(3) For service information identified in Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is (i) For affected 73-tooth gearshafts, perform
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Document Management Facility, U.S. an AGB/TGB MCD inspection within 250
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Department of Transportation, Docket flight hours (FHs) since last inspection,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Operations, M–30, West Building within 25 FHs from the effective date of this
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 AD, or when the gearshaft accumulates 3,000
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; FHs since new, whichever comes later.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Internet http://www.airbus.com. (ii) For affected 41-tooth gearshafts,
(4) You may view this service information DC 20590.
perform an AGB/TGB MCD inspection within
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle 250 FHs since last inspection, within 25 FHs
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with FRONTMATTER
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton WA. For Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer, Engine from the effective date of this AD, or when
information on the availability of this Certification Office, FAA, Engine & the gearshaft accumulates 6,000 FHs since
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Propeller Directorate, 12 New England new, whichever comes later.
(5) You may view this service information Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; (iii) If any magnetic particles, including
that is incorporated by reference at the phone: 781–238–7183; fax: 781–238– fuzz, are seen, determine with laboratory
National Archives and Records analysis if the particles are 73-tooth or 41-
7199; email: kyle.gustafson@faa.gov.
Administration (NARA). For information on tooth gearshaft material.
the availability of this material at NARA, call SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2015– (iv) If the particles are 73-tooth or 41-tooth
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 18–04, Amendment 39–18262 (80 FR gearshaft material, remove the affected
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 55235, September 15, 2015), requires gearshaft(s) within 75 FHs since the AGB/
locations.html. AGB/transfer gearbox (TGB) magnetic TGB MCD inspection.
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(2) Repetitive AGB/TGB MCD Inspection and New England Executive Park, Burlington, federal_register/code_of_federal-
Analysis for CFM56–7B Engines MA. For information on the availability of regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(i) For affected 73-tooth gearshafts, perform this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
an AGB/TGB MCD inspection and laboratory (6) You may view this service information Designations and Reporting Points, is
analysis within every 500 FHs since the last at the National Archives and Records
published yearly and effective on
AGB/TGB MCD inspection until affected Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
September 15.
gearshaft is removed.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(ii) For affected 41-tooth gearshafts,
perform an AGB/TGB MCD inspection and www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center,
laboratory analysis within every 500 FHs locations.html. Operations Support Group, Federal
since the last AGB/TGB MCD inspection Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Aviation Administration, Southwest
until affected gearshaft is removed. October 6, 2015. Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort
(iii) If any magnetic particles, including Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817–222–
fuzz, are seen, determine with laboratory Ann C. Mollica,
Acting Directorate Manager, Engine &
5857.
analysis if the particles are 73-tooth or 41-
tooth gearshaft material. Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(iv) If the particles are 73-tooth or 41-tooth Service. Authority for This Rulemaking
gearshaft material, remove the affected [FR Doc. 2015–26345 Filed 10–16–15; 8:45 am]
gearshaft(s) within 75 FHs since the AGB/ The FAA’s authority to issue rules
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TGB MCD inspection. regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
(f) Mandatory Terminating Action for
CFM56–7B Engines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
(1) Remove the affected 73-tooth gearshaft
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
prior to the gearshaft accumulating 6,000 FHs
since new or within 50 FHs after the effective describes in more detail the scope of the
date of this AD, whichever comes later. 14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
(2) Remove the affected 41-tooth gearshaft promulgated under the authority
prior to the gearshaft accumulating 9,000 FHs [Docket No. FAA–2015–1835; Airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
since new or within 50 FHs after the effective Docket No. 14–AGL–7] Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
date of this AD, whichever comes later. section, the FAA is charged with
Establishment of Class E Airspace;
(g) Installation Prohibition for CFM56–3 and Hart/Shelby, MI prescribing regulations to assign the use
CFM56–7B Engines of airspace necessary to ensure the
After the effective date of this AD, do not AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
install an affected gearshaft into an AGB. Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace. This regulation is within the
ACTION: Final rule. scope of that authority as it establishes
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Class E airspace at Oceana County
(AMOCs) SUMMARY: This action establishes Class Airport, Hart/Shelby, MI.
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, E airspace at Hart/Shelby, MI.
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use History
Controlled airspace is necessary to
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to On July 28, 2015, the FAA published
accommodate new Standard Instrument
make your request. You may email your in the Federal Register a notice of
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. Approach Procedures (SIAPs) at Oceana
County Airport. The FAA is proposing proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
(i) Related Information this action to enhance the safety and establish Class E airspace extending
For more information about this AD, management of Instrument Flight Rules upward from 700 feet above the surface
contact Kyle Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer, (IFR) operations at the airport. at Oceana County Airport, Hart/Shelby,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & MI., (80 FR 44895). Interested parties
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England were invited to participate in this
Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; 10, 2015. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by rulemaking effort by submitting written
phone: 781–238–7183; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: kyle.gustafson@faa.gov. reference action under title 1, Code of comments on the proposal to the FAA.
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to No comments were received.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference Class E airspace designations are
the annual revision of FAA Order
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 7400.9 and publication of conforming published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
approved the incorporation by reference
amendments. Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this and effective September 15, 2015, which
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
part 51. Airspace Designations and Reporting part 71.1. The Class E airspace
(2) You must use this service information Points and subsequent amendments can
as applicable to do the actions required by
designations listed in this document
be viewed on line at http:// will be published subsequently in the
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications. Order.
approved for IBR on October 20, 2015. For further information, you can contact
the Airspace Policy and ATC Availability and Summary of
(i) CFM International Service Bulletin No.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with FRONTMATTER
CFM56–7B S/B 72–0964, Revision 1, dated Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Documents for Incorporation by
December 15, 2014. Administration, 800 Independence Reference
(ii) Reserved. Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; This document amends FAA Order
(4) For CFM service information identified telephone: 202–267–8783. The order is 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
in this AD, contact CFM International Inc., also available for inspection at the Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann
Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125;
National Archives and Records and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
phone: 877–432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329; Administration (NARA). For Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. information on the availability of this listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
(5) You may view this service information material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; correction. | |
| Dates | This final rule is effective on October 20, 2015. The effective date of AD 2015-18-04, Amendment 39-18262 (80 FR 55235, September 15, 2015) remains October 20, 2015. | |
| Contact | Kyle Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7183; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 63083 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 |
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