81_FR_47453 81 FR 47313 - Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines

81 FR 47313 - Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 140 (July 21, 2016)

Page Range47313-47314
FR Document2016-17159

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527- A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, V2533-A5, V2525-D5, V2528-D5, and V2531-E5 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by nine in- flight shutdowns that resulted from premature failure of the No. 3 bearing. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive inspections of the master magnetic chip detector (MMCD) and, if metallic debris is found, further actions depending on the type of metallic debris. This proposed AD would also require removal of the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine shop visit. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the No. 3 bearing, failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7099; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-15-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG 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 
certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-
A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, V2533-A5, V2525-D5, V2528-D5, and 
V2531-E5 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by nine in-
flight shutdowns that resulted from premature failure of the No. 3 
bearing. This proposed AD would require initial and repetitive 
inspections of the master magnetic chip detector (MMCD) and, if 
metallic debris is found, further actions depending on the type of 
metallic debris. This proposed AD would also require removal of the No. 
3 bearing from service at the next engine shop visit. We are proposing 
this AD to prevent failure of the No. 3 bearing, failure of one or more 
engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 19, 
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: 860-565-0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com; Internet: https://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-
7099; 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, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-7099; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-15-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    We learned from the manufacturer that nine in-flight shutdowns 
resulted from premature failure of the No. 3 bearing. This condition, 
if not corrected, could result in failure of the No. 3 bearing, failure 
of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the 
airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG-
72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. The NMSB describes procedures for 
inspecting the MMCD and further actions if metallic debris is found. 
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 initial and repetitive inspections 
of the MMCD and, if metallic debris is found, further actions depending 
on the type of metallic debris. This proposed AD would also require 
removal of the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine shop visit 
and its replacement with a part eligible for installation.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 11 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take about 1 hour 
to perform the inspection. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. We 
estimate the cost to replace a No. 3 bearing to be $54,510. Based on 
these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 
operators to be $600,545.

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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-2016-7099; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NE-15-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 19, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to International Aero Engines (IAE) V2522-A5, 
V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, V2533-A5, V2525-
D5, V2528-D5, and V2531-E5 turbofan engines with No. 3 bearing 
serial numbers listed in Appendix 1 of IAE Non-Modification Service 
Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by several in-flight shutdowns that 
resulted from premature failure of the No. 3 bearing. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent failure of the No. 3 bearing, failure of one or 
more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Prior to accumulating 125 flight hours after the effective 
date of this AD, inspect the master magnetic chip detector (MMCD) 
for metallic debris. If no metallic debris is found during the MMCD 
inspection, repeat the inspection within every 125 flight hours.
    (2) If metallic debris is found during the MMCD inspection, 
evaluate the debris using paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment 
Instructions in IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. 
Perform additional inspections or remove the engine from service in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in IAE NMSB V2500-
ENG-72-0671.
    (3) Remove the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine 
shop visit and replace it with a bearing part/serial number 
combination not listed in Appendix 1 of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, 
dated March 22, 2016.

(f) Mandatory Terminating Action

    Removal of the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine 
shop visit and replacement with a bearing not listed in Appendix 1 
of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016, is terminating 
action to this AD.

(g) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the 
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the 
separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, except that the 
separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of 
transportation without subsequent engine maintenance does not 
constitute an engine shop visit.

(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: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.

(i) 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: 
brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
    (2) IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016, can be 
obtained from IAE using the contact information in paragraph (i)(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: 860-565-0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com; 
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 July 13, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                               This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER                     Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                           We will post all comments we
                                               contains notices to the public of the proposed           Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.                     receive, without change, to http://
                                               issuance of rules and regulations. The                      • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                   www.regulations.gov, including any
                                               purpose of these notices is to give interested                                                                 personal information you provide. We
                                                                                                        address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                               persons an opportunity to participate in the                                                                   will also post a report summarizing each
                                               rule making prior to the adoption of the final           p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                               rules.                                                   Federal holidays.                                     substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                                                                           For service information identified in              about this proposed AD.
                                                                                                        this NPRM, contact International Aero                 Discussion
                                               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                             Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East
                                                                                                        Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 860–565–                      We learned from the manufacturer
                                               Federal Aviation Administration                          0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com;                       that nine in-flight shutdowns resulted
                                                                                                        Internet: https://fleetcare.pw.utc.com.               from premature failure of the No. 3
                                               14 CFR Part 39                                           You may view this service information                 bearing. This condition, if not corrected,
                                                                                                        at the FAA, Engine & Propeller                        could result in failure of the No. 3
                                               [Docket No. FAA–2016–7099; Directorate
                                                                                                        Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,                    bearing, failure of one or more engines,
                                               Identifier 2016–NE–15–AD]
                                                                                                        Burlington, MA. For information on the                loss of thrust control, and loss of the
                                               RIN 2120–AA64                                            availability of this material at the FAA,             airplane.
                                                                                                        call 781–238–7125.                                    Related Service Information Under 1
                                               Airworthiness Directives; International
                                               Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines                         Examining the AD Docket                               CFR Part 51

                                                                                                           You may examine the AD docket on                     We reviewed IAE Non-Modification
                                               AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                                                                        the Internet at http://                               Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500–ENG–
                                               Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                        www.regulations.gov by searching for                  72–0671, dated March 22, 2016. The
                                               ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                                                                          NMSB describes procedures for
                                               (NPRM).                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                                                                        7099; or in person at the Docket                      inspecting the MMCD and further
                                               SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new                    Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    actions if metallic debris is found. This
                                               airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                    service information is reasonably
                                               International Aero Engines AG (IAE)                      except Federal holidays. The AD docket                available because the interested parties
                                               V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2527–A5,                            contains this proposed AD, the                        have access to it through their normal
                                               V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2530–A5,                          regulatory evaluation, any comments                   course of business or by the means
                                               V2533–A5, V2525–D5, V2528–D5, and                        received, and other information. The                  identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                               V2531–E5 turbofan engines. This                          street address for the Docket Office                  FAA’s Determination
                                               proposed AD was prompted by nine in-                     (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
                                               flight shutdowns that resulted from                      ADDRESSES section. Comments will be                     We are proposing this AD because we
                                               premature failure of the No. 3 bearing.                  available in the AD docket shortly after              evaluated all the relevant information
                                               This proposed AD would require initial                   receipt.                                              and determined the unsafe condition
                                               and repetitive inspections of the master                                                                       described previously is likely to exist or
                                                                                                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      develop in other products of the same
                                               magnetic chip detector (MMCD) and, if                    Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,
                                               metallic debris is found, further actions                                                                      type design.
                                                                                                        Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
                                               depending on the type of metallic                        & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District                Proposed AD Requirements
                                               debris. This proposed AD would also                      Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
                                               require removal of the No. 3 bearing                                                                             This proposed AD would require
                                                                                                        781–238–7772; fax: 781–238–7199;                      initial and repetitive inspections of the
                                               from service at the next engine shop                     email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
                                               visit. We are proposing this AD to                                                                             MMCD and, if metallic debris is found,
                                                                                                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            further actions depending on the type of
                                               prevent failure of the No. 3 bearing,
                                               failure of one or more engines, loss of                                                                        metallic debris. This proposed AD
                                                                                                        Comments Invited
                                               thrust control, and loss of the airplane.                                                                      would also require removal of the No.
                                                                                                          We invite you to send any written                   3 bearing from service at the next engine
                                               DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                                                                        relevant data, views, or arguments about              shop visit and its replacement with a
                                               this proposed AD by September 19,                        this proposal. Send your comments to                  part eligible for installation.
                                               2016.                                                    an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                                                                                                                              Costs of Compliance
                                               ADDRESSES:  You may send comments,                       section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                               using the procedures found in 14 CFR                     2016–7099; Directorate Identifier 2016–                  We estimate that this proposed AD
                                               11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                 NE–15–AD’’ at the beginning of your                   affects 11 engines installed on airplanes
                                               methods:                                                 comments. We specifically invite                      of U.S. registry. We estimate that it
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                                                 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                    comments on the overall regulatory,                   would take about 1 hour to perform the
                                               http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   economic, environmental, and energy                   inspection. The average labor rate is $85
                                               instructions for submitting comments.                    aspects of this proposed AD. We will                  per hour. We estimate the cost to
                                                 • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                   consider all comments received by the                 replace a No. 3 bearing to be $54,510.
                                                 • Mail: U.S. Department of                             closing date and may amend this                       Based on these figures, we estimate the
                                               Transportation, Docket Operations,                       proposed AD because of those                          cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
                                               M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                        comments.                                             operators to be $600,545.


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                                               Authority for This Rulemaking                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        flanges solely for the purposes of
                                                                                                                                                               transportation without subsequent engine
                                                  Title 49 of the United States Code                    § 39.13    [Amended]                                   maintenance does not constitute an engine
                                               specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                   ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                  shop visit.
                                               rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                    the following new airworthiness
                                               section 106, describes the authority of                                                                         (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                        directive (AD):                                        (AMOCs)
                                               the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
                                                                                                        International Aero Engines AG: Docket No.                The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                               Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                                                                                            FAA–2016–7099; Directorate Identifier              FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
                                               detail the scope of the Agency’s                             2016–NE–15–AD.                                     the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                               authority.
                                                                                                        (a) Comments Due Date                                  make your request. You may email your
                                                  We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                         request to: ANE–AD–AMOC@faa.gov.
                                               the authority described in Subtitle VII,                   We must receive comments by September
                                               Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                      19, 2016.                                              (i) Related Information
                                               ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                     (b) Affected ADs                                          (1) For more information about this AD,
                                               section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                          contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                          None.                                                Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
                                               promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                               air commerce by prescribing regulations                  (c) Applicability                                      Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
                                               for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                          Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
                                                                                                           This AD applies to International Aero
                                                                                                                                                               7772; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                               the Administrator finds necessary for                    Engines (IAE) V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2527–
                                                                                                                                                               brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
                                               safety in air commerce. This regulation                  A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2530–A5,
                                                                                                        V2533–A5, V2525–D5, V2528–D5, and                         (2) IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated
                                               is within the scope of that authority                                                                           March 22, 2016, can be obtained from IAE
                                               because it addresses an unsafe condition                 V2531–E5 turbofan engines with No. 3
                                                                                                        bearing serial numbers listed in Appendix 1            using the contact information in paragraph
                                               that is likely to exist or develop on                    of IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin               (i)(3) of this proposed AD.
                                               products identified in this rulemaking                   (NMSB) V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated March                     (3) For service information identified in
                                               action.                                                  22, 2016.                                              this proposed AD, contact International Aero
                                                                                                                                                               Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford,
                                               Regulatory Findings                                      (d) Unsafe Condition                                   CT 06118; phone: 860–565–0140; email:
                                                 We determined that this proposed AD                       This AD was prompted by several in-flight           help24@pw.utc.com; Internet: http://
                                               would not have federalism implications                   shutdowns that resulted from premature                 fleetcare.pw.utc.com.
                                                                                                        failure of the No. 3 bearing. We are issuing              (4) You may view this service information
                                               under Executive Order 13132. This                                                                               at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                               proposed AD would not have a                             this AD to prevent failure of the No. 3
                                                                                                        bearing, failure of one or more engines, loss          1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
                                               substantial direct effect on the States, on                                                                     information on the availability of this
                                                                                                        of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.
                                               the relationship between the national                                                                           material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                               Government and the States, or on the                     (e) Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                 Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                               distribution of power and                                   Comply with this AD within the                      July 13, 2016.
                                               responsibilities among the various                       compliance times specified, unless already
                                                                                                                                                               Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                               levels of government.                                    done.
                                                                                                           (1) Prior to accumulating 125 flight hours          Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                 For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                        after the effective date of this AD, inspect the       Aircraft Certification Service.
                                               certify this proposed regulation:
                                                                                                        master magnetic chip detector (MMCD) for               [FR Doc. 2016–17159 Filed 7–20–16; 8:45 am]
                                                 (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                               action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                    metallic debris. If no metallic debris is found        BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                        during the MMCD inspection, repeat the
                                                 (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                                                                        inspection within every 125 flight hours.
                                               the DOT Regulatory Policies and                             (2) If metallic debris is found during the
                                               Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                    MMCD inspection, evaluate the debris using
                                                                                                                                                               ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                               1979),                                                   paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment                   AGENCY
                                                 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                Instructions in IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–
                                               in Alaska to the extent that it justifies                0671, dated March 22, 2016. Perform                    40 CFR Part 52
                                               making a regulatory distinction, and                     additional inspections or remove the engine            [EPA–R04–OAR–2014–0428; FRL–9949–38–
                                                 (4) Will not have a significant                        from service in accordance with the                    Region 4]
                                               economic impact, positive or negative,                   Accomplishment Instructions in IAE NMSB
                                               on a substantial number of small entities                V2500–ENG–72–0671.                                     Air Plan Approval; North Carolina;
                                               under the criteria of the Regulatory                        (3) Remove the No. 3 bearing from service           Infrastructure Requirements for the
                                                                                                        at the next engine shop visit and replace it
                                               Flexibility Act.                                                                                                2012 PM2.5 National Ambient Air
                                                                                                        with a bearing part/serial number
                                                                                                        combination not listed in Appendix 1 of IAE            Quality Standard
                                               List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                        NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated March                    AGENCY:  Environmental Protection
                                                 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                 22, 2016.
                                               safety, Incorporation by reference,                                                                             Agency.
                                               Safety.                                                  (f) Mandatory Terminating Action                       ACTION: Proposed rule.
                                                                                                           Removal of the No. 3 bearing from service
                                               The Proposed Amendment                                   at the next engine shop visit and replacement          SUMMARY:   The Environmental Protection
                                                                                                        with a bearing not listed in Appendix 1 of             Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
                                                 Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                        IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated                      portions of the State Implementation
                                               delegated to me by the Administrator,                    March 22, 2016, is terminating action to this          Plan (SIP) submission, submitted by the
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                                               the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                    AD.                                                    State of North Carolina, through the
                                               39 as follows:
                                                                                                        (g) Definition                                         Department of Environmental Quality
                                               PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                       For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine             (DEQ), formerly known as the
                                               DIRECTIVES                                               shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into        Department of Environment and Natural
                                                                                                        the shop for maintenance involving the                 Resources (DENR), Division of Air
                                               ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                  separation of pairs of major mating engine             Quality (DAQ), on December 4, 2015, for
                                               continues to read as follows:                            flanges, except that the separation of engine          inclusion into the North Carolina SIP.


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
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 September 19, 2016.
ContactBrian 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 Citation81 FR 47313 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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