81 FR 21768 - Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 21768-21770] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08462] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5392; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-10-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an uncontainment caused by a high-pressure turbine (HPT) seal release. This proposed AD would require removing from service the HPT No. 4 bearing front seal seat, part numbers (P/Ns) 2A0066, 2A1998, and 2A3432, and the HPT No. 4 bearing rear seal seat, P/Ns 2A0067, 2A1999, and 2A3433, and replacement with parts eligible for installation. This proposed AD would also require inspecting the HPT rotor and stator assembly, and, if necessary, their replacement with parts that are eligible for installation. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage 2 seals, uncontained HPT seal release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 13, 2016. 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 NPRM, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-565-0140; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://fleetcare.pw.utc.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. 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-2016- 5392; 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: Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, [[Page 21769]] Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; 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 proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-5392; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-10-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 received a report of an uncontained part release which breached an HPT case. This event resulted in an engine fire and exhaust gas temperature over-limit readings. Subsequent investigation has shown that the preliminary cause was blockage at the No. 4 bearing seal seat anti-weep grooves. Blockage of these grooves could allow oil to escape the No. 4 compartment and migrate to the HPT. Oil migration to the HPT could result in oil ignition and could eventually result in a stage 2 air-seal fracture. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the HPT stage 2 seals, uncontained HPT seal release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG- 72-0670, dated March 14, 2016. The NMSB identifies affected engines and provides guidance for replacing the No. 4 bearing front and rear seal seats and for inspecting the HPT rotor and stator assembly. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. 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 removing from service the HPT No. 4 bearing front seal seat, P/Ns 2A0066, 2A1998, and 2A3432, and the HPT No. 4 bearing rear seal seat, P/Ns 2A0067, 2A1999, and 2A3433, and replacement with parts eligible for installation. This proposed AD would also require inspecting the HPT rotor and stator assembly, and, if necessary, their replacement with parts that are eligible for installation. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 0 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take about 10 hours to perform the seal seat replacement. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. We also estimate the cost of No. 4 bearing front and rear seal seats to be $13,562. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $0. 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. 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): International Aero Engines AG: Docket No. FAA-2016-5392; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-10-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 13, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2500-A1 turbofan engines with serial numbers listed in Effectivity Data of IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG-72-0670, dated March 14, 2016. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of an uncontainment caused by a high-pressure turbine (HPT) seal release. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage 2 seals, uncontained HPT seal release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 21770]] (1) Prior to accumulating 500 cycles in service after the effective date of this AD, (i) Remove from service No. 4 bearing front seal seat part numbers (P/Ns) 2A0066, 2A1998, 2A3432; and No. 4 bearing rear seal seat, P/Ns 2A0067, 2A1999, 2A3433, and replace with parts eligible for installation. (ii) Inspect the HPT rotor and stator assembly. Use the Accomplishment Instruction, Part C, Section 1.B of IAE NMSB V2500- ENG-72-0670, dated March 14, 2016 to perform the inspection. (2) For any parts that fail the inspection required by paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD, before further flight, remove and replace with parts eligible for installation. (f) 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]. (g) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0670, dated March 14, 2016, can be obtained from IAE, using the contact information in paragraph (g)(3) of this proposed AD. (3) For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-565-0140; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://fleetcare.pw.utc.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on April 8, 2016. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-08462 Filed 4-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Modifications your appropriate principal inspector, or pressure turbine (HPT) seal release. This
(1) For all airplanes: Within 12 months lacking a principal inspector, the manager of proposed AD would require removing
after the effective date of this AD, modify the local flight standards district office/ from service the HPT No. 4 bearing front
each MLG access door by installing an certificate holding district office. The AMOC
seal seat, part numbers (P/Ns) 2A0066,
improved fairing seal, in accordance with the approval letter must specifically reference
this AD. 2A1998, and 2A3432, and the HPT No.
Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA 4 bearing rear seal seat, P/Ns 2A0067,
Service Bulletin SB–235–52–0068, Revision (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
2, dated January 9, 2015. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 2A1999, and 2A3433, and replacement
(2) For all Model CN–235–200 airplanes: actions from a manufacturer, the action must with parts eligible for installation. This
Concurrently with the action required in be accomplished using a method approved proposed AD would also require
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, modify each by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– inspecting the HPT rotor and stator
affected MLG access door by installing an 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or assembly, and, if necessary, their
additional bolt, in accordance with the the European Aviation Safety Agency replacement with parts that are eligible
Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
for installation. We are proposing this
Service Bulletin SB–235–52–0061, Revision EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage
1, dated October 24, 2014.
include the DOA-authorized signature. 2 seals, uncontained HPT seal release,
(h) Credit for Previous Actions damage to the engine, and damage to the
(k) Related Information airplane.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DATES: We must receive comments on
AD, if those actions were performed before Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD this proposed AD by June 13, 2016.
the effective date of this AD, using EADS 2015–0225, dated November 18, 2015, for
CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–52–0068, related information. You may examine the ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Revision 1, dated October 24, 2014; or SB– MCAI on the Internet at http:// using the procedures found in 14 CFR
235–52–0068, dated July 15, 2002; which are www.regulations.gov by searching for and 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
not incorporated by reference in this AD. locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5467. methods:
(2) This paragraph provides credit for (2) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
AD, if those actions were performed before Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), instructions for submitting comments.
the effective date of this AD using EADS Integrated Customer Services (ICS), • Fax: 202–493–2251.
CASA Service Bulletin SB–235–52–0061, Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404,
• Mail: U.S. Department of
dated October 31, 1996, which is not 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
incorporated by reference in this AD.
MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition and Internet http://www.eads.net. You may view W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Limitation this service information at the FAA, Washington, DC 20590.
(1) For airplanes modified as specified in Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information address above between 9 a.m. and 5
applicable, before the effective date of this on the availability of this material at the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
AD: As of the effective date of this AD, no FAA, call 425–227–1221. Federal holidays.
person may install a seal having part number For service information identified in
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
CAN36032R on any MLG access door.
(2) For airplanes not modified as specified
31, 2016. this NPRM, contact International Aero
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as Victor Wicklund, Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East
applicable, before the effective date of this Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800–565–
AD: After accomplishing the actions required Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com;
by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as [FR Doc. 2016–08350 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] Internet: http://fleetcare.pw.utc.com.
applicable, no person may install a seal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may view this service information
having part number CAN36032R on any MLG at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
access door. Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, Burlington, MA. For information on the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
installation of a MLG access door on an
airplane is allowed, provided the MLG access
availability of this material at the FAA,
Federal Aviation Administration call 781–238–7125.
door is modified as required by paragraphs
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions You may examine the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5392; Directorate
The following provisions also apply to this
Identifier 2016–NE–10–AD] the Internet at http://
AD: www.regulations.gov by searching for
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 5392; or in person at the Docket
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Airworthiness Directives; International Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the
request to your principal inspector or local regulatory evaluation, any comments
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Flight Standards District Office, as
(NPRM). received, and other information. The
appropriate. If sending information directly street address for the Docket Office
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
International Aero Engines AG (IAE) available in the AD docket shortly after
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; V2500–A1 turbofan engines. This receipt.
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. proposed AD was prompted by a report FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Before using any approved AMOC, notify of an uncontainment caused by a high- Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,
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Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine FAA’s Determination responsibilities among the various
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District We are proposing this AD because we levels of government.
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: evaluated all the relevant information For the reasons discussed above, I
781–238–7772; fax: 781–238–7199; and determined the unsafe condition certify this proposed regulation:
email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov. (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
type design.
Comments Invited the DOT Regulatory Policies and
Proposed AD Requirements Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
We invite you to send any written This proposed AD would require 1979),
relevant data, views, or arguments about removing from service the HPT No. 4 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
this proposal. Send your comments to bearing front seal seat, P/Ns 2A0066, in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
an address listed under the ADDRESSES 2A1998, and 2A3432, and the HPT No. making a regulatory distinction, and
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 4 bearing rear seal seat, P/Ns 2A0067, (4) Will not have a significant
2016–5392; Directorate Identifier 2016– 2A1999, and 2A3433, and replacement economic impact, positive or negative,
NE–10–AD’’ at the beginning of your with parts eligible for installation. This on a substantial number of small entities
comments. We specifically invite proposed AD would also require under the criteria of the Regulatory
comments on the overall regulatory, inspecting the HPT rotor and stator Flexibility Act.
economic, environmental, and energy assembly, and, if necessary, their List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider replacement with parts that are eligible Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
all comments received by the closing for installation. safety, Incorporation by reference,
date and may amend this NPRM Safety.
Costs of Compliance
because of those comments.
We estimate that this proposed AD The Proposed Amendment
We will post all comments we affects 0 engines installed on airplanes
receive, without change, to http:// Accordingly, under the authority
of U.S. registry. We estimate that it
www.regulations.gov, including any delegated to me by the Administrator,
would take about 10 hours to perform
personal information you provide. We the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
the seal seat replacement. The average
will also post a report summarizing each 39 as follows:
labor rate is $85 per hour. We also
substantive verbal contact we receive estimate the cost of No. 4 bearing front
about this NPRM. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
and rear seal seats to be $13,562. Based DIRECTIVES
Discussion on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
We received a report of an be $0. continues to read as follows:
uncontained part release which Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Authority for This Rulemaking
breached an HPT case. This event
resulted in an engine fire and exhaust Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
gas temperature over-limit readings. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Subsequent investigation has shown rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness
that the preliminary cause was blockage section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD):
at the No. 4 bearing seal seat anti-weep the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
International Aero Engines AG: Docket No.
grooves. Blockage of these grooves could Aviation Programs, describes in more FAA–2016–5392; Directorate Identifier
allow oil to escape the No. 4 detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–NE–10–AD.
compartment and migrate to the HPT. authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date
Oil migration to the HPT could result in
oil ignition and could eventually result the authority described in Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by June 13,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016.
in a stage 2 air-seal fracture. This
condition, if not corrected, could result ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
in failure of the HPT stage 2 seals, section, Congress charges the FAA with None.
uncontained HPT seal release, damage promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability
to the engine, and damage to the
airplane. for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to International Aero
the Administrator finds necessary for Engines AG (IAE) V2500–A1 turbofan
Related Service Information Under 1 safety in air commerce. This regulation engines with serial numbers listed in
CFR Part 51 is within the scope of that authority Effectivity Data of IAE Non-Modification
Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500–ENG–72–
because it addresses an unsafe condition
We reviewed IAE Non-Modification 0670, dated March 14, 2016.
that is likely to exist or develop on
Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500–ENG– products identified in this rulemaking (d) Unsafe Condition
72–0670, dated March 14, 2016. The action. This AD was prompted by a report of an
NMSB identifies affected engines and uncontainment caused by a high-pressure
provides guidance for replacing the No. Regulatory Findings turbine (HPT) seal release. We are issuing
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
4 bearing front and rear seal seats and We determined that this proposed AD this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage
for inspecting the HPT rotor and stator would not have federalism implications 2 seals, uncontained HPT seal release,
assembly. This service information is under Executive Order 13132. This damage to the engine, and damage to the
airplane.
reasonably available because the proposed AD would not have a
interested parties have access to it substantial direct effect on the States, on (e) Compliance
through their normal course of business the relationship between the national Comply with this AD within the
or by the means identified in the Government and the States, or on the compliance times specified, unless already
ADDRESSES section. distribution of power and done.
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(1) Prior to accumulating 500 cycles in SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new be available in the AD docket shortly
service after the effective date of this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain after receipt.
(i) Remove from service No. 4 bearing front Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
seal seat part numbers (P/Ns) 2A0066, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
2A1998, 2A3432; and No. 4 bearing rear seal
airplanes. This proposed AD was Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
seat, P/Ns 2A0067, 2A1999, 2A3433, and prompted by investigation results that International Branch, ANM–116,
replace with parts eligible for installation. determined that a certain thickness of Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(ii) Inspect the HPT rotor and stator the fuel tank panels is insufficient to 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
assembly. Use the Accomplishment meet the certification requirements. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
Instruction, Part C, Section 1.B of IAE NMSB This proposed AD would require fax 425–227–1149.
V2500–ENG–72–0670, dated March 14, 2016 inspecting the thickness of the fuel tank
to perform the inspection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
panels, and repair if necessary. We are
(2) For any parts that fail the inspection
required by paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD, proposing this AD to detect and correct Comments Invited
before further flight, remove and replace with improper thickness of the fuel tank We invite you to send any written
parts eligible for installation. panels. Improper thickness increases the relevant data, views, or arguments about
risk of damaging and puncturing a fuel this proposed AD. Send your comments
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
tank wall panel as a result of a high to an address listed under the
energy lightning strike, which could ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
The Manager, Engine Certification Office, lead to loss of electrical power and/or
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use FAA–2016–5466; Directorate Identifier
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to other essential functions, possibly 2015–NM–183–AD’’ at the beginning of
make your request. You may email your resulting in reduced control of the your comments. We specifically invite
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. airplane or ignition of a fuel tank. comments on the overall regulatory,
(g) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
this proposed AD by May 31, 2016. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, ADDRESSES: You may send comments, consider all comments received by the
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following proposed AD based on those comments.
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– methods: We will post all comments we
7772; fax: 781–238–7199; email: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http://
brian.kierstead@faa.gov. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any
(2) IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0670, dated instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We
March 14, 2016, can be obtained from IAE,
using the contact information in paragraph
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each
(g)(3) of this proposed AD. • Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
(3) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.
this proposed AD, contact International Aero 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Discussion
Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
CT 06118; phone: 800–565–0140; email: Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency
help24@pw.utc.com; Internet: http:// • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
fleetcare.pw.utc.com. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European
(4) You may view this service information Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For Federal holidays. Directive 2015–0216, dated October 28,
information on the availability of this For service information identified in 2015 (referred to after this as the
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
April 8, 2016. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You The MCAI states:
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service. may view this referenced service Several rear fuselage tanks of the Falcon 7X
information at the FAA, Transport were assembled on the production line with
[FR Doc. 2016–08462 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am]
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue a lateral panel, which had been excessively
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SW., Renton, WA. For information on chemically-milled in some areas.
the availability of this material at the Investigation results determined that the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. remaining thickness is insufficient to meet
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the certification requirements. Dassault
Examining the AD Docket Aviation identified the individual aeroplanes
Federal Aviation Administration that are potentially affected by this
You may examine the AD docket on production deficiency. Due to this reduced
14 CFR Part 39 the Internet at http:// thickness, the risk of damaging and
www.regulations.gov by searching for puncturing a fuel tank wall panel as a result
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5466; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– of a high energy lightning strike is increased.
Identifier 2015–NM–183–AD] 5466; or in person at the Docket This condition, if not detected and
RIN 2120–AA64 Management Facility between 9 a.m. corrected, could lead to loss of electrical
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, power and/or other essential functions,
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault except Federal holidays. The AD docket possibly resulting in reduced control of the
Aviation contains this proposed AD, the aeroplane or ignition of a fuel tank.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation regulatory evaluation, any comments Dassault Aviation published Service Bulletin
Administration (FAA), DOT. received, and other information. The (SB) 7X–245 to provide inspection and repair
street address for the Docket Operations instructions.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in For the reasons described above, this
(NPRM).
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 13, 2016. | |
| Contact | Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21768 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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