81_FR_48463 81 FR 48321 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN

81 FR 48321 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 142 (July 25, 2016)

Page Range48321-48323
FR Document2016-17442

We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-02-02 for certain CFM International, S.A. CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, and CFM56-3C turbofan engines. AD 2013-02-02 required removal from service of certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks manufactured by Global Material Solutions of Pratt & Whitney, at reduced maximum life limits. This AD corrects the serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in AD 2013-02-02. This AD was prompted by reports that certain HPT disk S/Ns in AD 2013- 02-02 and in certain Pratt & Whitney service information are incorrect. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained release of multiple turbine blades, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-1289; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-43-AD; 
Amendment 39-18591; AD 2016-14-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Turbofan 
Engines Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2013-02-02 for 
certain CFM International, S.A. CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, and CFM56-3C 
turbofan engines. AD 2013-02-02 required removal from service of 
certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks manufactured by Global 
Material Solutions of Pratt & Whitney, at reduced maximum life limits. 
This AD corrects the serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in AD 2013-02-02. 
This AD was prompted by reports that certain HPT disk S/Ns in AD 2013-
02-02 and in certain Pratt & Whitney service information are incorrect. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontained release of multiple 
turbine blades, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD is effective August 9, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference

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of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 9, 2016.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by September 8, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt & 
Whitney, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108; phone: 860-565-7700; 
fax: 860-565-1605. You may view this service information at the FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2012-
1289.

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-2012-
1289; 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 mandatory continuing airworthiness information, 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The 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: Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781-
238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On January 14, 2013, we issued AD 2013-02-02, Amendment 39-17323 
(78 FR 5712, January 28, 2013), (``AD 2013-02-02'') for all CFM56-3, 
CFM56-3B, and CFM56-3C turbofan engines modified by Supplemental Type 
Certificate SE00034EN, with certain HPT disks, installed. AD 2013-02-02 
required removal from service of certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) 
disks manufactured by Global Material Solutions of Pratt & Whitney, at 
reduced maximum life limits. AD 2013-02-02 resulted from a report of a 
forging process error during manufacture of these HPT disks. We issued 
AD 2013-02-02 to prevent uncontained release of multiple turbine 
blades, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2013-02-02 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2013-02-02, we received reports that certain HPT 
disk S/Ns GLKBAA9307, GLKBAA9335, GLKBAA9404, GLKBAA9407, and 
GLKBAA9409, in AD 2013-02-02 and in certain Pratt & Whitney service 
information are incorrect. The correct S/Ns are: GKLBAA9307, 
GKLBAA9335, GKLBAA9404, GKLBAA9407, and GKLBAA9409.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Pratt & Whitney Corp. Special Instruction No. 6F-12, 
Revision A, dated May 17, 2016. The Special Instruction describes 
procedures for reducing the maximum life limit for affected HPT disks. 
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 issuing 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.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires removal from service of affected HPT disks at 
certain recalculated reduced maximum life limits.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    No domestic operators use this product. Therefore, we find that 
notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and 
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 
30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to 
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite 
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send 
your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include 
``Docket No. FAA-2012-1289; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-43-AD'' at 
the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the 
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this 
AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may 
amend this 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 0 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 61 hours per 
engine to comply with this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. 
Required parts cost about $0 per engine. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the cost of this 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

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on

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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 that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2013-02-02, Amendment 39-17323 (78 FR 5712, January 28, 2013), (``AD 
2013-02-02''), and adding the following new AD:

2016-14-10 CFM International, S.A. Turbofan Engines Modified by 
Supplemental Type Certificate SE00034EN: Amendment 39-18591; Docket 
No. FAA-2012-1289; Directorate Identifier 2012-NE-43-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 9, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2013-02-02.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to CFM International, S.A. CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, 
and CFM56-3C turbofan engines, modified by Supplemental Type 
Certificate SE00034EN, with a high-pressure turbine (HPT) disk, part 
number (P/N) 880026, serial number (S/N) GKLBAA9307, GKLBAA9335, 
GKLBAA9404, GKLBAA9407, or GKLBAA9409, installed.

(d) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports that certain HPT disk serial 
numbers in AD 2013-02-02 and in certain Pratt & Whitney service 
information are incorrect. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
uncontained release of multiple turbine blades, damage to the 
engine, and damage to the airplane.

(e) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) For CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, and CFM56-3C turbofan engines 
operating to 20,100 lbs maximum takeoff (MTO) thrust, remove the HPT 
disk from service on or before accumulating 8,000 cycles-since-new 
(CSN).
    (2) For CFM56-3B and CFM56-3C turbofan engines operating to 
22,100 lbs MTO thrust, remove the HPT disk from service on or before 
accumulating 8,000 CSN.
    (3) For CFM56-3C turbofan engines operating to 23,500 lbs MTO 
thrust, remove the HPT disk from service on or before accumulating 
4,000 CSN.
    (4) For HPT disks that have been used in multiple models or 
thrust installations, use the formula in the ADDED DATA section of 
Pratt & Whitney Special Instruction 6F-12, Revision A, dated May 17, 
2016 to calculate the remaining life on the disk.

(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

    For more information about this AD, contact Kenneth Steeves, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].

(h) 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.
    (i) Pratt & Whitney Corp. Special Instruction No. 6F-12, 
Revision A, dated May 17, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Pratt & Whitney service information identified in this 
AD, contact Pratt & Whitney, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108; 
phone: 860-565-7700; fax: 860-565-1605.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.
    (5) 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 July 11, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-17442 Filed 7-22-16; 8:45 am]
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                                                    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701,                a. A battery-temperature sensing and               reduction that may result from normal
                                                  44702, 44704.                                            over-temperature warning system with a                operational degradation.
                                                  The Special Conditions                                   means for automatically disconnecting
                                                                                                                                                                   Note 2: These special conditions are not
                                                                                                           the battery from its charging source in               intended to replace § 25.1353(c) in the
                                                  ■  Accordingly, pursuant to the authority                the event of an over-temperature                      certification basis of Bombardier Model
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                    condition, or,                                        DHC–8–100/–200/–300 series airplanes.
                                                  the following special conditions are                        b. A battery-failure sensing and                   These special conditions apply only to
                                                  issued as part of the type certification                 warning system with a means for                       rechargeable lithium batteries and lithium
                                                  basis for Bombardier Model DHC–8–                        automatically disconnecting the battery               battery systems and their installations on
                                                  100/–200/–300 series airplanes                                                                                 Bombardier Model DHC–8–100/–200/–300
                                                                                                           from its charging source in the event of
                                                  modified by Avmax Aviation Services                                                                            series airplanes, as modified by Avmax. The
                                                                                                           battery failure.                                      requirements of § 25.1353(c) remain in effect
                                                  Inc.
                                                                                                              8. Any rechargeable lithium battery                for batteries and battery installations on
                                                     In lieu of the requirements of 14 CFR
                                                                                                           installation, the function of which is                Bombardier Model DHC–8–100/–200/–300
                                                  25.1353(c)(1) through (c)(4) at                                                                                series airplanes that do not use lithium
                                                                                                           required for safe operation of the
                                                  Amendment 25–51, all rechargeable                                                                              batteries.
                                                                                                           airplane, must incorporate a monitoring
                                                  lithium batteries and battery systems on
                                                                                                           and warning feature that will provide an                Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 15,
                                                  Model DHC–8–100/–200/–300
                                                                                                           indication to the appropriate flight                  2016.
                                                  airplanes, as modified by Avmax
                                                                                                           crewmembers whenever the state-of-                    Michael Kaszycki,
                                                  Aviation Services Inc., must be designed
                                                                                                           charge of the batteries has fallen below
                                                  and installed as follows:                                                                                      Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                           levels considered acceptable for                      Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                     1. Safe cell temperatures and                         dispatch of the airplane.
                                                  pressures must be maintained during                                                                            [FR Doc. 2016–17428 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am]
                                                  any foreseeable charging or discharging                     9. The instructions for continued                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  condition and during any failure of the                  airworthiness required by § 25.1529
                                                  charging or battery monitoring system                    must contain maintenance requirements
                                                  not shown to be extremely remote. The                    to assure that the battery is sufficiently            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  rechargeable lithium battery installation                charged at appropriate intervals
                                                  must preclude explosion in the event of                  specified by the battery manufacturer                 Federal Aviation Administration
                                                  those failures.                                          and the equipment manufacturer that
                                                     2. Design of the rechargeable lithium                 contain the rechargeable lithium battery              14 CFR Part 39
                                                  batteries must preclude the occurrence                   or rechargeable lithium battery system.
                                                                                                           This is required to ensure that                       [Docket No. FAA–2012–1289; Directorate
                                                  of self-sustaining, uncontrolled                                                                               Identifier 2012–NE–43–AD; Amendment 39–
                                                  increases in temperature or pressure.                    rechargeable lithium batteries and                    18591; AD 2016–14–10]
                                                     3. No explosive or toxic gases emitted                rechargeable lithium battery systems
                                                  by any rechargeable lithium battery in                   will not degrade below specified                      RIN 2120–AA64
                                                  normal operation, or as the result of any                ampere-hour levels sufficient to power
                                                                                                           the airplane systems for intended                     Airworthiness Directives; CFM
                                                  failure of the battery charging system,                                                                        International, S.A. Turbofan Engines
                                                  monitoring system, or battery                            applications. The instructions for
                                                                                                           continued airworthiness must also                     Modified by Supplemental Type
                                                  installation which is not shown to be                                                                          Certificate SE00034EN
                                                  extremely remote, may accumulate in                      contain procedures for the maintenance
                                                  hazardous quantities within the                          of batteries in spares storage to prevent             AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                  airplane.                                                the replacement of batteries with                     Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                     4. Installations of rechargeable                      batteries that have experienced
                                                                                                                                                                 ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                                  lithium batteries must meet the                          degraded charge retention ability or
                                                                                                           other damage due to prolonged storage                 comments.
                                                  requirements of § 25.863(a) through (d).
                                                     5. No corrosive fluids or gases that                  at a low state of charge. Replacement                 SUMMARY:   We are superseding
                                                  may escape from any rechargeable                         batteries must be of the same                         airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–02–
                                                  lithium battery may damage                               manufacturer and part number as                       02 for certain CFM International, S.A.
                                                  surrounding structure or any adjacent                    approved by the FAA. Precautions                      CFM56–3, CFM56–3B, and CFM56–3C
                                                  systems, equipment, or electrical wiring                 should be included, in the instructions               turbofan engines. AD 2013–02–02
                                                  of the airplane in such a way as to cause                for continued airworthiness                           required removal from service of certain
                                                  a major or more-severe failure                           maintenance instructions, to prevent                  high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks
                                                  condition, in accordance with                            mishandling of the rechargeable lithium               manufactured by Global Material
                                                  § 25.1309(b) and applicable regulatory                   battery and rechargeable lithium battery              Solutions of Pratt & Whitney, at reduced
                                                  guidance.                                                systems, which could result in short-                 maximum life limits. This AD corrects
                                                                                                           circuit, or other unintentional impact                the serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in AD
                                                     6. Each rechargeable lithium battery
                                                                                                           damage caused by dropping batteries or                2013–02–02. This AD was prompted by
                                                  installation must have provisions to
                                                                                                           other destructive means that could                    reports that certain HPT disk S/Ns in
                                                  prevent any hazardous effect on
                                                                                                           result in personal injury or property                 AD 2013–02–02 and in certain Pratt &
                                                  structure or essential systems caused by
                                                                                                           damage.                                               Whitney service information are
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                                                  battery can generate during a short                        Note 1: The term ‘‘sufficiently charged’’           incorrect. We are issuing this AD to
                                                  circuit of the battery or of its individual              means that the battery will retain enough of          prevent uncontained release of multiple
                                                  cells.                                                   a charge, expressed in ampere-hours, to               turbine blades, damage to the engine,
                                                                                                           ensure that the battery cells will not be             and damage to the airplane.
                                                     7. Lithium battery installations must                 damaged. A battery cell may be damaged by
                                                  have a system to control the charging                    lowering the charge below a point where the           DATES: This AD is effective August 9,
                                                  rate of the battery automatically,                       battery experiences a reduction in the ability        2016.
                                                  designed to prevent battery overheating                  to charge and retain a full charge. This                The Director of the Federal Register
                                                  or overcharging, and,                                    reduction would be greater than the                   approved the incorporation by reference


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                                                  of a certain publication listed in this AD               FR 5712, January 28, 2013), (‘‘AD 2013–               Comments Invited
                                                  as of August 9, 2016.                                    02–02’’) for all CFM56–3, CFM56–3B,                     This AD is a final rule that involves
                                                     We must receive any comments on                       and CFM56–3C turbofan engines                         requirements affecting flight safety, and
                                                  this AD by September 8, 2016.                            modified by Supplemental Type                         we did not provide you with notice and
                                                  ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                        Certificate SE00034EN, with certain                   an opportunity to provide your
                                                  using the procedures found in 14 CFR                     HPT disks, installed. AD 2013–02–02                   comments before it becomes effective.
                                                  11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                 required removal from service of certain              However, we invite you to send any
                                                  methods:                                                 high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks                     written data, views, or arguments about
                                                     • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   manufactured by Global Material                       this AD. Send your comments to an
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   Solutions of Pratt & Whitney, at reduced              address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                  instructions for submitting comments.                    maximum life limits. AD 2013–02–02                    section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                                     • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                  resulted from a report of a forging                   2012–1289; Directorate Identifier 2012–
                                                     • Mail: U.S. Department of                            process error during manufacture of                   NE–43–AD’’ at the beginning of your
                                                  Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                    these HPT disks. We issued AD 2013–                   comments. We specifically invite
                                                  30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                     02–02 to prevent uncontained release of               comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                     multiple turbine blades, damage to the                economic, environmental, and energy
                                                  Washington, DC 20590.                                    engine, and damage to the airplane.                   aspects of this AD. We will consider all
                                                     • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                   Actions Since AD 2013–02–02 Was                       comments received by the closing date
                                                  Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                    Issued                                                and may amend this AD because of
                                                  30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                                                                           those comments.
                                                  W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                       Since we issued AD 2013–02–02, we                     We will post all comments we
                                                  Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                     received reports that certain HPT disk                receive, without change, to http://
                                                  and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                       S/Ns GLKBAA9307, GLKBAA9335,                          www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                  except Federal holidays.                                 GLKBAA9404, GLKBAA9407, and                           personal information you provide. We
                                                     For service information identified in                 GLKBAA9409, in AD 2013–02–02 and                      will also post a report summarizing each
                                                  this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney, 400                    in certain Pratt & Whitney service                    substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                  Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108;                       information are incorrect. The correct S/             about this AD.
                                                  phone: 860–565–7700; fax: 860–565–                       Ns are: GKLBAA9307, GKLBAA9335,                       Costs of Compliance
                                                  1605. You may view this service                          GKLBAA9404, GKLBAA9407, and
                                                  information at the FAA, Engine &                         GKLBAA9409.                                              We estimate that this AD affects 0
                                                  Propeller Directorate, 1200 District                                                                           engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                                  Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For                        Related Service Information Under 1                   registry. We also estimate that it will
                                                  information on the availability of this                  CFR Part 51                                           take about 61 hours per engine to
                                                  material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.                                                                        comply with this AD. The average labor
                                                                                                              We reviewed Pratt & Whitney Corp.                  rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost
                                                  It is also available on the Internet at                  Special Instruction No. 6F–12, Revision
                                                  http://www.regulations.gov by searching                                                                        about $0 per engine. Based on these
                                                                                                           A, dated May 17, 2016. The Special                    figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
                                                  for and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–                    Instruction describes procedures for
                                                  1289.                                                                                                          on U.S. operators to be $0.
                                                                                                           reducing the maximum life limit for
                                                  Examining the AD Docket                                  affected HPT disks. This service                      Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                           information is reasonably available                      Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                    You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                           because the interested parties have                   specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                  the Internet at http://
                                                                                                           access to it through their normal course              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                           of business or by the means identified                Section 106, describes the authority of
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2012–
                                                                                                           in the ADDRESSES section.                             the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
                                                  1289; or in person at the Docket
                                                                                                                                                                 Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                                  Management Facility between 9 a.m.                       FAA’s Determination
                                                                                                                                                                 detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                  and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                             We are issuing this AD because we                   authority.
                                                  except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                           evaluated all the relevant information                   We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                  contains this AD, the mandatory
                                                                                                           and determined the unsafe condition                   the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                  continuing airworthiness information,
                                                                                                           described previously is likely to exist or            Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
                                                  regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                                                                           develop in other products of the same                 ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                  received, and other information. The
                                                                                                           type design.                                          section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                  address for the Docket Office (phone:
                                                                                                                                                                 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                  800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES                        AD Requirements                                       air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                  section. Comments will be available in
                                                                                                                                                                 for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                  the AD docket shortly after receipt.                       This AD requires removal from                       the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                         service of affected HPT disks at certain              safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                  Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer,                     recalculated reduced maximum life                     is within the scope of that authority
                                                  Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine                 limits.                                               because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                  & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District                   FAA’s Justification and Determination                 that is likely to exist or develop on
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                                                  Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:                     of the Effective Date                                 products identified in this rulemaking
                                                  781–238–7765; fax: 781–238–7199;                                                                               action.
                                                  email: kenneth.steeves@faa.gov.                             No domestic operators use this
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               product. Therefore, we find that notice               Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                           and opportunity for prior public                        This AD will not have federalism
                                                  Discussion                                               comment are unnecessary and that good                 implications under Executive Order
                                                    On January 14, 2013, we issued AD                      cause exists for making this amendment                13132. This AD will not have a
                                                  2013–02–02, Amendment 39–17323 (78                       effective in less than 30 days.                       substantial direct effect on the States, on


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                                                  the relationship between the national                    (d) Unsafe Condition                                  the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                  government and the States, or on the                       This AD was prompted by reports that                202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                  distribution of power and                                certain HPT disk serial numbers in AD 2013–           www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                           02–02 and in certain Pratt & Whitney service          locations.html.
                                                  responsibilities among the various
                                                  levels of government.                                    information are incorrect. We are issuing this          Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                                                                           AD to prevent uncontained release of                  July 11, 2016.
                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I                     multiple turbine blades, damage to the
                                                  certify that this AD:                                                                                          Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
                                                                                                           engine, and damage to the airplane.
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                                                                           (e) Compliance                                        Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
                                                                                                              Comply with this AD within the                     [FR Doc. 2016–17442 Filed 7–22–16; 8:45 am]
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                compliance times specified, unless already            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                   done.
                                                  (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                           (1) For CFM56–3, CFM56–3B, and CFM56–
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                3C turbofan engines operating to 20,100 lbs           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  in Alaska to the extent that it justifies                maximum takeoff (MTO) thrust, remove the
                                                  making a regulatory distinction, and                     HPT disk from service on or before                    Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                           accumulating 8,000 cycles-since-new (CSN).
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                           (2) For CFM56–3B and CFM56–3C turbofan
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                   engines operating to 22,100 lbs MTO thrust,           14 CFR Part 93
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities                remove the HPT disk from service on or                [Docket No.: FAA–2010–0302; Amdt. No.
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                     before accumulating 8,000 CSN.                        93–99]
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                            (3) For CFM56–3C turbofan engines
                                                                                                           operating to 23,500 lbs MTO thrust, remove            RIN 2120–AK84
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                       the HPT disk from service on or before
                                                                                                           accumulating 4,000 CSN.                               Extension of the Requirement for
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                    (4) For HPT disks that have been used in           Helicopters to Use the New York North
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                      multiple models or thrust installations, use          Shore Helicopter Route
                                                  Safety.                                                  the formula in the ADDED DATA section of
                                                                                                           Pratt & Whitney Special Instruction 6F–12,            AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                  Adoption of the Amendment                                                                                      Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                           Revision A, dated May 17, 2016 to calculate
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                       the remaining life on the disk.                       ACTION: Final rule.
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                    (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                  the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal                                                                          SUMMARY:    This rulemaking amends the
                                                                                                           (AMOCs)
                                                  Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as                                                                       expiration date of the final rule
                                                                                                              The Manager, Engine Certification Office,          requiring pilots operating civil
                                                  follows:                                                 FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use               helicopters under Visual Flight Rules to
                                                                                                           the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                          use the New York North Shore
                                                                                                           make your request. You may email your
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                               request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                      Helicopter Route when operating along
                                                                                                                                                                 that area of Long Island, New York. The
                                                                                                           (g) Related Information                               current rule expires on August 6, 2016.
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                  continues to read as follows:                               For more information about this AD,                The FAA finds it necessary to extend
                                                                                                           contact Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace                    the rule for an additional four years to
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.           Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,           preserve the current operating
                                                                                                           Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District         environment while the FAA conducts
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                                                                           Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
                                                                                                                                                                 ongoing helicopter research that will be
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                           238–7765; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                                                                                           kenneth.steeves@faa.gov.                              considered to determine appropriate
                                                  removing airworthiness directive (AD)                                                                          future actions.
                                                  2013–02–02, Amendment 39–17323 (78                       (h) Material Incorporated by Reference                DATES: This final rule is effective August
                                                  FR 5712, January 28, 2013), (‘‘AD 2013–                     (1) The Director of the Federal Register           7, 2016, through August 6, 2020.
                                                  02–02’’), and adding the following new                   approved the incorporation by reference               ADDRESSES: For information on where to
                                                  AD:                                                      (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                                                                           paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                                                                                                                                 obtain copies of rulemaking documents
                                                  2016–14–10 CFM International, S.A.                                                                             and other information related to this
                                                      Turbofan Engines Modified by                         part 51.
                                                                                                              (2) You must use this service information          final rule, see ‘‘How To Obtain
                                                      Supplemental Type Certificate
                                                      SE00034EN: Amendment 39–18591;                       as applicable to do the actions required by           Additional Information’’ in the
                                                      Docket No. FAA–2012–1289; Directorate                this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
                                                      Identifier 2012–NE–43–AD.                               (i) Pratt & Whitney Corp. Special                  this document.
                                                                                                           Instruction No. 6F–12, Revision A, dated              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
                                                  (a) Effective Date                                       May 17, 2016.
                                                                                                                                                                 technical questions concerning this
                                                    This AD is effective August 9, 2016.                      (ii) Reserved.
                                                                                                              (3) For Pratt & Whitney service information        action, contact Kenneth Ready, Airspace
                                                  (b) Affected ADs                                         identified in this AD, contact Pratt &                and Rules Team, AJV–113, Federal
                                                    This AD supersedes AD 2013–02–02.                      Whitney, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT              Aviation Administration, 800
                                                                                                           06108; phone: 860–565–7700; fax: 860–565–             Independence Avenue SW.,
                                                  (c) Applicability
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                                                                                                           1605.                                                 Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
                                                     This AD applies to CFM International, S.A.               (4) You may view this service information          267–3396; email kenneth.ready@
                                                  CFM56–3, CFM56–3B, and CFM56–3C                          at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200          faa.gov.
                                                  turbofan engines, modified by Supplemental               District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
                                                  Type Certificate SE00034EN, with a high-                 information on the availability of this               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                  pressure turbine (HPT) disk, part number (P/             material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.               Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                  N) 880026, serial number (S/N)                              (5) You may view this service information
                                                  GKLBAA9307, GKLBAA9335, GKLBAA9404,                      at the National Archives and Records                    The FAA’s authority to issue rules on
                                                  GKLBAA9407, or GKLBAA9409, installed.                    Administration (NARA). For information on             aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the


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Document Created: 2016-07-23 02:00:25
Document Modified: 2016-07-23 02:00:25
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective August 9, 2016.
ContactKenneth Steeves, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7765; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation81 FR 48321 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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