81 FR 60582 - Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 171 (September 2, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 171 (September 2, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-21061 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 171 (Friday, September 2, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 60582-60585] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21061] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4123; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-06-AD; Amendment 39-18640; AD 2016-18-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by the fracture of the high- pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 hub during flight, which resulted in an in-flight shutdown (IFSD), undercowl fire, and smoke in the cabin. This AD requires inspecting the HPT stage 1 hub and HPT stage 2 hub, and, if necessary, their replacement with parts that are eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage 1 or HPT stage 2 hubs, which could result in uncontained HPT blade release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective October 7, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 7, 2016. [[Page 60583]] ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-565-0140; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://fleetcare.pw.utc.com. You may view this referenced 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-4123. 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- 4123; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain IAE V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2016 (81 FR 19516). The NPRM was prompted by the fracture of the HPT stage 2 hub during flight, which resulted in an IFSD, undercowl fire, and smoke in the cabin. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the HPT stage 1 hub and HPT stage 2 hub, and, if necessary, their replacement with parts that are eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage 1 or HPT stage 2 hubs, which could result in uncontained HPT blade release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Add Credit for Previous Action IAE and Cathay Pacific requested that we update this AD to refer to Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG-72-0661 Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016, and allow credit for previous actions to include hubs inspected and cleared to IAE's NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Original issue, dated November 10, 2015; and Revision 1, dated February 5, 2016. We agree. We updated this AD to refer to NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016. We are also including a Credit for Previous Actions paragraph that references IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Original issue, dated November 10, 2015; and Revision 1, dated February 5, 2016. Request To Change Compliance Time IndiGo and Cathay Pacific stated that the NPRM uses hub cycles since new (CSN) to determine when hub inspections are required. However, the commenters requested that this AD be specific as to the date on which CSN of the hubs are established. The IAE NMSB, Compliance Section, Table 1 refers to a compliance time within ``Hub cycles as of February 1, 2016'', but the NPRM does not mention any date. One commenter states that compliance to the February 1, 2016 date will not provide adequate planning time to operators for compliance. We agree. This AD requires actions after the effective date of this AD. Therefore, we changed paragraphs (e)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this AD to read ``for hubs with [xxx] CSN on the effective date of this AD''. Request To Change Compliance Time Germanwings GmbH requested that the effective date of this AD be aligned with IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016, which refers to ``Hub cycles as of February 1, 2016.'' The commenter states that the difference in time between the effective date of this AD and February 1, 2016 listed in the NMSB will cause a mismatch in the compliance time. We disagree. Basing the compliance times on the effective date of this AD is less restrictive than the IAE NMSB, so complying with this AD based on hub CSN as of the earlier NMSB date, would satisfy this AD. We did not change this AD. Request To Change Shop Visit Definition Delta Airlines and one other commenter requested that we change the definition of shop visit from separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, to either piece-part exposure, HPT flange separation, or disassembly of the HPT rotor and stator assemblies. Delta Airlines stated that compliance at the next shop visit, as defined in this AD would result in unnecessary cost and extended shop time. The other commenter stated that changing the definition would allow more flexibility in fleet management. Both commenters state that inspection at the next shop visit is not needed, since removal of the suspect hubs within the proposed cycle limits will provide an acceptable level of safety. We disagree. Allowing all engines to operate until their respective cycle limit would not provide an acceptable level of safety. By inspecting a specific quantity of engines that will be inducted into the shop before the cycle limit occurs, the safety risk assessment is satisfied. Therefore, waiting until the piece-part exposure, HPT flange separation, or the cycle threshold in lieu of inspection at the next shop visit, does not meet the requirement of this AD. We did not change this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 19516, April 5, 2016) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 19516, April 5, 2016). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016. The NMSB describes procedures for inspecting the HPT stage 1 and stage 2 hubs. 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. [[Page 60584]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 668 engines with 947 hubs installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. Some of the 668 engines have two hubs installed. We estimate that it would take about 8 hours per hub to perform the piece-part inspection. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. We estimate that 568 hubs will require replacement. We estimate the pro-rated cost to replace an HPT stage 1 hub to be $50,271 and the pro-rated cost to replace an HPT stage 2 hub to be $40,063. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $26,298,816. 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 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, 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 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): 2016-18-10 International Aero Engines AG: Amendment 39-18640; Docket No. FAA-2016-4123; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-06-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 7, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530- A5, and V2533-A5 engines with either of the following installed: (1) High-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 hub, part number (P/N) 2A5001, with a serial number (S/N) listed in Table 1, Appendix A, of IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016; or (2) HPT stage 2 hub, P/N 2A4802, with an S/N listed in Table 2, Appendix A, of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the fracture of the HPT stage 2 hub during flight, which resulted in an in-flight shutdown, undercowl fire, and smoke in the cabin. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage 1 or HPT stage 2 hubs, which could result in uncontained HPT blade release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Inspect the HPT stage 1 hub, P/N 2A5001, and HPT stage 2 hub, P/N 2A4802, at the next shop visit or as follows, whichever comes first: (i) For hubs with 0 to 7,000 CSN on the effective date of this AD, before accumulating 13,000 CSN; (ii) For hubs with 7,001 to 11,000 CSN on the effective date of this AD, within 6,000 cycles from the effective date of this AD or before accumulating 15,000 CSN, whichever occurs first; (iii) For hubs with 11,001 to 15,500 CSN on the effective date of this AD, within 4,000 cycles from the effective date of this AD or before accumulating 17,000 CSN, whichever occurs first; (iv) For hubs with 15,501 CSN or more on the effective date of this AD, within 1,500 cycles from the effective date of this AD. (2) Use Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.A., 2.C., and 2.D., of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016, to inspect the HPT stage 1 hub, P/N 2A5001. (3) Use Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 2.E., 2.G., and 2H., of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016 to inspect the HPT stage 2 hub, P/N 2A4802. (4) Remove from service any HPT stage 1 hub, P/N 2A5001, or HPT stage 2 hub, P/N 2A4802, that fails the inspections required by paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this AD, and replace with a part that is eligible for installation. (f) Definition For the purpose of this AD, a ``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. (g) Credit for Previous Actions If you performed inspection and or replacement using IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, original issue, dated November 10, 2015 or NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 1, dated February 5, 2016, you met the requirements of paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this AD. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) International Aero Engines AG Non-Modification Service Bulletin V2500-ENG-72-0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016. (ii) Reserved. [[Page 60585]] (3) For International Aero Engines AG service information identified in this AD, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-565-0140; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://fleetcare.pw.utc.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference 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 August 26, 2016. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-21061 Filed 9-1-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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2015, 79 FR 58241 (Sept. 29, 2014). Because the CW–1 numerical limit • A change of status from another
Since the Secretary of Labor extended was reached for FY 2016 on May 5, DHS nonimmigrant status to that of CW–1
the CW program at least until December has decided to preserve the status quo, nonimmigrant status.
31, 2019, DHS decided to preserve the or current conditions, rather than This notice does not affect the status
status quo, or current conditions, rather aggressively reduce CW–1 numbers for of any individual currently holding
than aggressively reduce CW–1 numbers FY 2017. DHS recognizes that any CW–2 nonimmigrant status as the
for FY 2015. DHS therefore reduced the numerical limitation must account for spouse or minor child of a CW–1
numerical limitation nominally by one, the fact that the CNMI economy nonimmigrant worker. This notice also
resulting in an FY 2015 limit of 13,999. continues to be based on a workforce does not directly affect the ability of any
See id. composed primarily of foreign workers. individual to extend or otherwise obtain
On December 16, 2014, Congress DHS must reduce the annual numerical CW–2 status, as the numerical
amended the law to extend the limitation as statutorily mandated. At limitation applies to CW–1 principals
transition period until December 31, the same time, DHS should ensure that only. This notice, however, may
2019. See Consolidated and Further there are enough CW–1 workers for indirectly affect individuals seeking
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, future fiscal years until the end of the CW–2 status since their status depends
Public Law 113–235, sec. 10, 128 Stat. program. DHS therefore is reducing the on the CW–1 principal’s ability to
2130, 2134 (codified at 48 U.S.C. numerical limitation nominally by one, obtain or retain CW–1 status.
1806(d)). Congress also eliminated the resulting in an FY 2017 limit of 12,998.
Jeh Charles Johnson,
Secretary of Labor’s authority to provide This new numerical limitation Secretary.
for future extensions of the CW–1 preserves access to foreign labor in the
[FR Doc. 2016–21325 Filed 8–31–16; 4:15 pm]
program, requiring the CW–1 program to CNMI. Accordingly, DHS is reducing
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end (or sunset) on December 31, 2019. the maximum number of transitional
See id. workers from the current fiscal year
For FY 2016, DHS reduced the numerical limitation of 12,999 and
numerical limitation by 1,000 to a limit establishing 12,998 as the maximum DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of 12,999. See CNMI-Only Transitional number of persons who may be granted
CW–1 nonimmigrant status in FY 2017. Federal Aviation Administration
Worker Numerical Limitation for Fiscal
Year 2016, 80 FR 63911 (Oct. 22, 2015). DHS nonetheless emphasizes that the
statute requires the Department to 14 CFR Part 39
On May 20, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) notified reduce the annual numerical limitation [Docket No. FAA–2016–4123; Directorate
the public that it had received a to zero no later than the end of calendar Identifier 2016–NE–06–AD; Amendment 39–
sufficient number of petitions to reach year 2019. It therefore may be prudent 18640; AD 2016–18–10]
the numerical limit (the ‘‘cap’’) of for CNMI employers and CW–1 workers RIN 2120–AA64
12,999 workers who may be issued CW– to plan for more significant reductions
1 visas or otherwise provided with CW– in the annual numerical limitation in Airworthiness Directives; International
1 status for FY 2016. The USCIS Update the years ahead. Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines
advised stakeholders that May 5, 2016 The FY 2017 numerical limitation for
was the final receipt date for CW–1 CW–1 nonimmigrant workers will be in AGENCY: Federal Aviation
worker petitions requesting an effect beginning on October 1, 2016. Administration (FAA), DOT.
employment start date before October 1, Consistent with the rules applicable to ACTION: Final rule.
2016.1 other nonimmigrant worker visa
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
II. Maximum Number of CW–1 classifications, if the numerical
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Nonimmigrant Workers for Fiscal Year limitation for the fiscal year is not
International Aero Engines AG (IAE)
2017 reached, the unused numbers do not
V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2525–D5,
carry over to the next fiscal year. See 8
V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5,
The CNRA requires an annual CFR 214.2(w)(1)(viii)(E).
V2528–D5, V2530–A5, and V2533–A5
reduction in the number of transitional Generally, each CW–1 nonimmigrant turbofan engines. This AD was
workers but does not mandate a specific worker with an approved employment prompted by the fracture of the high-
numerical reduction. See 48 U.S.C. start date that falls within FY 2017 pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 hub
1806(d)(2). In addition, DHS regulations (October 1, 2016—September 30, 2017) during flight, which resulted in an in-
provide that the numerical limitation for will be counted against the new flight shutdown (IFSD), undercowl fire,
any fiscal year will be less than the numerical limitation of 12,998. and smoke in the cabin. This AD
number established for the previous Counting each CW–1 nonimmigrant requires inspecting the HPT stage 1 hub
fiscal year, and that the adjusted worker in this manner will help ensure and HPT stage 2 hub, and, if necessary,
number will be reasonably calculated to that USCIS does not approve requests their replacement with parts that are
reduce the number of CW–1 that would exceed the numerical eligible for installation. We are issuing
nonimmigrant workers to zero by the limitation of 12,998 CW–1 this AD to prevent failure of the HPT
end of the program. 8 CFR nonimmigrant workers granted such stage 1 or HPT stage 2 hubs, which
214.2(w)(1)(viii)(C). DHS may adjust the status in FY 2017. could result in uncontained HPT blade
numerical limitation at any time by
This notice does not affect the current release, damage to the engine, and
publishing a notice in the Federal
immigration status of foreign workers damage to the airplane.
Register, but the Department may only
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who have CW–1 nonimmigrant status. DATES: This AD is effective October 7,
reduce the figure. See 8 CFR
Foreign workers, however, will be 2016.
214.2(w)(1)(viii)(D).
affected by this notice when their CNMI The Director of the Federal Register
employers file: approved the incorporation by reference
1 See ‘‘USCIS Reaches CW–1 Cap for Fiscal Year
2016,’’ available at https://www.uscis.gov/news/ • For an extension of their CW–1 of a certain publication listed in this AD
alerts/uscis-reaches-cw-1-cap-fiscal-year-2016. nonimmigrant classification, or as of October 7, 2016.
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ADDRESSES: For service information to the engine, and damage to the CSN as of the earlier NMSB date, would
identified in this final rule, contact airplane. satisfy this AD. We did not change this
International Aero Engines AG, 400 AD.
Comments
Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118;
We gave the public the opportunity to Request To Change Shop Visit
phone: 800–565–0140; email: help24@
participate in developing this AD. The Definition
pw.utc.com; Internet: http://
fleetcare.pw.utc.com. You may view this following presents the comments Delta Airlines and one other
referenced service information at the received on the NPRM and the FAA’s commenter requested that we change
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, response to each comment. the definition of shop visit from
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. separation of pairs of major mating
Request To Add Credit for Previous
For information on the availability of engine flanges, to either piece-part
Action
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– exposure, HPT flange separation, or
7125. It is also available on the internet IAE and Cathay Pacific requested that disassembly of the HPT rotor and stator
at http://www.regulations.gov by we update this AD to refer to Non- assemblies.
searching for and locating Docket No. Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) Delta Airlines stated that compliance
FAA–2016–4123. V2500–ENG–72–0661 Revision 2, dated at the next shop visit, as defined in this
May 27, 2016, and allow credit for AD would result in unnecessary cost
Examining the AD Docket previous actions to include hubs and extended shop time. The other
inspected and cleared to IAE’s NMSB commenter stated that changing the
You may examine the AD docket on
V2500–ENG–72–0661, Original issue, definition would allow more flexibility
the Internet at http://
dated November 10, 2015; and Revision in fleet management. Both commenters
www.regulations.gov by searching for
1, dated February 5, 2016. state that inspection at the next shop
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
We agree. We updated this AD to refer visit is not needed, since removal of the
4123; or in person at the Docket
to NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0661, suspect hubs within the proposed cycle
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016. We are limits will provide an acceptable level
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
also including a Credit for Previous of safety.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Actions paragraph that references IAE We disagree. Allowing all engines to
contains this AD, the regulatory
NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0661, Original operate until their respective cycle limit
evaluation, any comments received, and
issue, dated November 10, 2015; and would not provide an acceptable level
other information. The address for the
Revision 1, dated February 5, 2016. of safety. By inspecting a specific
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Request To Change Compliance Time quantity of engines that will be inducted
Document Management Facility, U.S.
into the shop before the cycle limit
Department of Transportation, Docket IndiGo and Cathay Pacific stated that occurs, the safety risk assessment is
Operations, M–30, West Building the NPRM uses hub cycles since new satisfied. Therefore, waiting until the
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 (CSN) to determine when hub piece-part exposure, HPT flange
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, inspections are required. However, the separation, or the cycle threshold in lieu
DC 20590. commenters requested that this AD be of inspection at the next shop visit, does
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: specific as to the date on which CSN of not meet the requirement of this AD. We
Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, the hubs are established. The IAE did not change this AD.
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine NMSB, Compliance Section, Table 1
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District refers to a compliance time within ‘‘Hub Conclusion
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: cycles as of February 1, 2016’’, but the We reviewed the relevant data,
781–238–7772; fax: 781–238–7199; NPRM does not mention any date. One considered the comments received, and
email: brian.kierstead@faa.gov. commenter states that compliance to the determined that air safety and the
February 1, 2016 date will not provide public interest require adopting this AD
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
adequate planning time to operators for with the changes described previously.
Discussion compliance. We have determined that these minor
We agree. This AD requires actions changes:
We issued a notice of proposed after the effective date of this AD. • Are consistent with the intent that
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Therefore, we changed paragraphs was proposed in the NPRM (81 FR
part 39 by adding an AD that would (e)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) of this AD to 19516, April 5, 2016) for correcting the
apply to certain IAE V2522–A5, V2524– read ‘‘for hubs with [xxx] CSN on the unsafe condition; and
A5, V2525–D5, V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, effective date of this AD’’. • Do not add any additional burden
V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, upon the public than was already
and V2533–A5 turbofan engines. The Request To Change Compliance Time
proposed in the NPRM (81 FR 19516,
NPRM published in the Federal Germanwings GmbH requested that April 5, 2016).
Register on April 5, 2016 (81 FR 19516). the effective date of this AD be aligned
The NPRM was prompted by the with IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0661, Related Service Information Under 1
fracture of the HPT stage 2 hub during Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016, which CFR Part 51
flight, which resulted in an IFSD, refers to ‘‘Hub cycles as of February 1, We reviewed IAE NMSB V2500–
undercowl fire, and smoke in the cabin. 2016.’’ The commenter states that the ENG–72–0661, Revision 2, dated May
The NPRM proposed to require difference in time between the effective 27, 2016. The NMSB describes
inspecting the HPT stage 1 hub and HPT date of this AD and February 1, 2016 procedures for inspecting the HPT stage
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stage 2 hub, and, if necessary, their listed in the NMSB will cause a 1 and stage 2 hubs. This service
replacement with parts that are eligible mismatch in the compliance time. information is reasonably available
for installation. We are issuing this AD We disagree. Basing the compliance because the interested parties have
to prevent failure of the HPT stage 1 or times on the effective date of this AD is access to it through their normal course
HPT stage 2 hubs, which could result in less restrictive than the IAE NMSB, so of business or by the means identified
uncontained HPT blade release, damage complying with this AD based on hub in the ADDRESSES section.
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Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 cycles from the effective date of this AD or
before accumulating 15,000 CSN, whichever
We estimate that this AD affects 668 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation occurs first;
engines with 947 hubs installed on safety, Incorporation by reference, (iii) For hubs with 11,001 to 15,500 CSN
airplanes of U.S. registry. Some of the Safety. on the effective date of this AD, within 4,000
668 engines have two hubs installed. cycles from the effective date of this AD or
Adoption of the Amendment before accumulating 17,000 CSN, whichever
We estimate that it would take about 8
Accordingly, under the authority occurs first;
hours per hub to perform the piece-part (iv) For hubs with 15,501 CSN or more on
delegated to me by the Administrator,
inspection. The average labor rate is $85 the effective date of this AD, within 1,500
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
per hour. We estimate that 568 hubs cycles from the effective date of this AD.
follows:
will require replacement. We estimate (2) Use Accomplishment Instructions,
the pro-rated cost to replace an HPT PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraphs 2.A., 2.C., and 2.D., of IAE NMSB
stage 1 hub to be $50,271 and the pro- V2500–ENG–72–0661, Revision 2, dated May
DIRECTIVES 27, 2016, to inspect the HPT stage 1 hub, P/
rated cost to replace an HPT stage 2 hub
to be $40,063. Based on these figures, N 2A5001.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(3) Use Accomplishment Instructions,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. continues to read as follows: paragraphs 2.E., 2.G., and 2H., of IAE NMSB
operators to be $26,298,816. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. V2500–ENG–72–0661, Revision 2, dated May
Authority for This Rulemaking 27, 2016 to inspect the HPT stage 2 hub, P/
§ 39.13 [Amended] N 2A4802.
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (4) Remove from service any HPT stage 1
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness hub, P/N 2A5001, or HPT stage 2 hub, P/N
2A4802, that fails the inspections required by
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): paragraphs (e)(2) and (e)(3) of this AD, and
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–18–10 International Aero Engines replace with a part that is eligible for
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: AG: Amendment 39–18640; Docket No. installation.
Aviation Programs, describes in more FAA–2016–4123; Directorate Identifier
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2016–NE–06–AD. (f) Definition
authority. For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘shop visit’’
(a) Effective Date is the induction of an engine into the shop
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD is effective October 7, 2016. for maintenance involving the separation of
the authority described in Subtitle VII, pairs of major mating engine flanges, except
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs that the separation of engine flanges solely
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that None. for the purposes of transportation without
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
subsequent engine maintenance does not
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in constitute an engine shop visit.
This AD applies to International Aero
air commerce by prescribing regulations Engines AG (IAE) V2522–A5, V2524–A5, (g) Credit for Previous Actions
for practices, methods, and procedures V2525–D5, V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, If you performed inspection and or
the Administrator finds necessary for V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, and replacement using IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–
safety in air commerce. This regulation V2533–A5 engines with either of the 72–0661, original issue, dated November 10,
is within the scope of that authority following installed: 2015 or NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0661,
because it addresses an unsafe condition (1) High-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 Revision 1, dated February 5, 2016, you met
that is likely to exist or develop on hub, part number (P/N) 2A5001, with a serial the requirements of paragraphs (e)(2) and
products identified in this rulemaking number (S/N) listed in Table 1, Appendix A, (e)(3) of this AD.
of IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin
action. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(NMSB) V2500–ENG–72–0661, Revision 2,
dated May 27, 2016; or (AMOCs)
Regulatory Findings
(2) HPT stage 2 hub, P/N 2A4802, with an The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
This AD will not have federalism S/N listed in Table 2, Appendix A, of IAE FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
implications under Executive Order NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0661, Revision 2, the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
13132. This AD will not have a dated May 27, 2016. make your request. You may email your
substantial direct effect on the States, on request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
(d) Unsafe Condition
the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by the fracture of (i) Related Information
government and the States, or on the the HPT stage 2 hub during flight, which For more information about this AD,
distribution of power and resulted in an in-flight shutdown, undercowl contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,
responsibilities among the various fire, and smoke in the cabin. We are issuing Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
levels of government. this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
1 or HPT stage 2 hubs, which could result in Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
For the reasons discussed above, I
uncontained HPT blade release, damage to 7772; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
certify that this AD: the engine, and damage to the airplane. brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
(e) Compliance (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Comply with this AD within the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under compliance times specified, unless already approved the incorporation by reference
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (1) Inspect the HPT stage 1 hub, P/N paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2A5001, and HPT stage 2 hub, P/N 2A4802, part 51.
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in Alaska, and at the next shop visit or as follows, (2) You must use this service information
whichever comes first: as applicable to do the actions required by
(4) Will not have a significant (i) For hubs with 0 to 7,000 CSN on the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
economic impact, positive or negative, effective date of this AD, before accumulating (i) International Aero Engines AG Non-
on a substantial number of small entities 13,000 CSN; Modification Service Bulletin V2500–ENG–
under the criteria of the Regulatory (ii) For hubs with 7,001 to 11,000 CSN on 72–0661, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2016.
Flexibility Act. the effective date of this AD, within 6,000 (ii) Reserved.
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(3) For International Aero Engines AG and (b)(10) to Exchange Act rule 13n– financial supervisors (including foreign
service information identified in this AD, 4 to implement the statutory futures authorities), foreign central
contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 requirement that security-based swap banks, foreign ministries and other
Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone:
data repositories conditionally provide foreign authorities.4
800–565–0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com;
Internet: http://fleetcare.pw.utc.com. data to certain regulators and other Access to data pursuant to these
(4) You may view this service information authorities. The Commission also is provisions is conditioned on the
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 adding paragraph (d) to rule 13n–4 to repository receiving ‘‘a written
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For specify the method to be used to comply agreement from each entity stating that
information on the availability of this with the associated statutory the entity shall abide by the
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. notification requirement. confidentiality requirements described
(5) You may view this service information in section 24 relating to the information
that is incorporated by reference at the I. Background on security-based swap transactions that
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on A. Statutory Requirements for Access to is provided.’’ 5
the availability of this material at NARA, call Security-Based Swap Data Repository As enacted in 2010, moreover, the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Information, as Amended data access provisions stated that before
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- such data is shared, ‘‘each entity shall
Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act
locations.html. agree to indemnify the security-based
amended the Exchange Act to provide a
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on swap data repository and the
comprehensive regulatory framework
August 26, 2016. Commission for any expenses arising
for security-based swaps, including the from litigation relating to the
Colleen M. D’Alessandro, regulation of security-based swap data
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
information provided under section
repositories.1 24.’’ 6 Congress repealed the
Aircraft Certification Service. Those amendments, among other
indemnification requirement in
[FR Doc. 2016–21061 Filed 9–1–16; 8:45 am] things, require that security-based swap
December 2015.7
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P data repositories make data available to
certain regulators and other entities. In B. Proposed Rule Amendments
particular, the amendments In 2015, prior to the legislative
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE conditionally require that security-based revision of the data access provisions,
COMMISSION swap data repositories ‘‘on a the Commission proposed rule
confidential basis pursuant to section amendments to implement the data
17 CFR Part 240 24, upon request, and after notifying the access provisions.8 This proposal built
[Release No. 34–78716; File No. S7–15–15] Commission of the request, make upon two earlier Commission
available security-based swap data proposals,9 and specifically set forth
RIN 3235–AL74 obtained by the security-based swap proposed amendments to Exchange Act
data repository, including individual rule 13n–4—which the Commission
Access to Data Obtained by Security-
counterparty trade and position data’’ to previously adopted as part of a series of
Based Swap Data Repositories
specified recipients.2 As provided by rules governing the registration process,
AGENCY: Securities and Exchange the statute, these recipients include duties and core principles applicable to
Commission. ‘‘each appropriate prudential security-based swap data repositories.10
ACTION: Final rule. regulator’’ 3; the Financial Stability Key elements of the proposal were:
Oversight Council (‘‘FSOC’’); the • Designation of entities eligible to
SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 763(i) of Commodity Futures Trading access data. The proposal: (i)
Title VII (‘‘Title VII’’) of the Dodd-Frank Commission (‘‘CFTC’’); the Department Specifically identified each of the five
Wall Street Reform and Consumer of Justice; and ‘‘any other person that applicable prudential regulators as
Protection Act of 2010 (‘‘Dodd-Frank the Commission determines to be being eligible to access data under these
Act’’), the Securities and Exchange appropriate,’’ including foreign
Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is 4 Exchange Act section 13(n)(5)(G), 15 U.S.C.
adopting amendments to rule 13n–4 1 Public Law 111–203, section 761(a) (adding 78m(n)(5)(G). As initially adopted this provision
under the Securities Exchange Act of Exchange Act section 3(a)(75) (defining ‘‘security- did not reference ‘‘other foreign authorities.’’ That
1934 (‘‘Exchange Act’’) related to based swap data repository’’)) and section 763(i) provision was added by Congress in December
(adding Exchange Act section 13(n) (establishing a 2015. See Public Law 114–94, section
regulatory access to security-based swap 86011(c)(1)(B) (adding paragraph (G)(v)(IV) to
regulatory regime for security-based swap data
data held by security-based swap data repositories)). Exchange Act section 13(n)(5)).
repositories. The rule amendments References in this release to the terms ‘‘data
5 Exchange Act section 13(n)(5)(H), 15 U.S.C.
would implement the conditional repository,’’ ‘‘trade repository,’’ ‘‘repository’’ or 78m(n)(5)(H).
6 See Dodd Frank Act section 763(i) (adding
Exchange Act requirement that security- ‘‘SDR’’ generally address security-based swap data
repositories unless stated otherwise. former Exchange Act section 13(n)(5)(H)(ii)).
based swap data repositories make data 2 Exchange Act section 13(n)(5)(G), 15 U.S.C. 7 See Public Law 114–94, section 86011(c)(2).
available to certain regulators and other 78m(n)(5)(G). The confidentiality requirements 8 See Exchange Act Release No. 75845 (Sept. 4,
authorities. addressed by Exchange Act section 24, 15 U.S.C. 2015), 80 FR 55182 (Sept. 14, 2015) (‘‘Proposing
78x, are addressed below. See note 83, infra. As Release’’).
DATES: Effective November 1, 2016.
initially adopted, this provision addressed access to 9 See generally Proposing Release, 80 FR at
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ‘‘all’’ data obtained by the security-based swap data 55182–84 (discussing relevant provisions of 2010
Carol McGee, Assistant Director, Joshua repository. As amended by Congress in 2015, the proposed rules regarding security-based swap data
Kans, Senior Special Counsel, or reference to ‘‘all’’ was replaced by a reference to repositories, and 2013 proposed rules regarding
‘‘security-based swap’’ data. See Public Law 114– cross-border application of Title VII).
Kateryna Imus, Special Counsel, at (202) 94, section 86011(c)(1)(A) (striking ‘‘all’’ and adding
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10 See Exchange Act Release No. 74246 (Feb. 11,
551–5870; Division of Trading and ‘‘security-based swap’’ in the introductory part of 2015), 80 FR 14438 (Mar. 19, 2015) (‘‘SDR Adopting
Markets, Securities and Exchange Exchange Act section 13(n)(5)(G)). Release’’). Those rules did not address the data
Commission, 100 F Street NE., 3 As discussed below, the term ‘‘prudential access requirements applicable to data repositories,
Washington, DC 20549–7010. regulator’’ encompasses the Board of Governors of and the Commission stated that final resolution of
the Federal Reserve System and certain other the issue would benefit from further consideration
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The regulators, with regard to certain categories of and public comment. See SDR Adopting Release, 80
Commission is adding paragraphs (b)(9) regulated entities. See note 26, infra. FR at 14487–88.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 7, 2016. | |
| Contact | Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 60582 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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