81 FR 90969 - Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30064 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 242 (Friday, December 16, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 90969-90971] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30064] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7099; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-15-AD; Amendment 39-18737; AD 2016-25-11] 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, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, V2533-A5, V2525-D5, V2528-D5, and V2531-E5 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by nine in-flight shutdowns (IFSDs) that resulted from premature failure of the No. 3 bearing. This AD requires inspections and corrective actions for bearing damage. This AD also requires removal of the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine shop visit. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 20, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 20, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 [[Page 90970]] Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 860-565-0140; 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- 7099. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 7099; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, V2533-A5, V2525-D5, V2528-D5, and V2531-E5 turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 21, 2016 (81 FR 47313). The NPRM was prompted by nine IFSDs resulting from premature failure of the No. 3 bearing. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the No. 3 bearing, failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane. The NPRM proposed to require removal of the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine shop visit. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the No. 3 bearing, failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane. 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. Boeing supported the NPRM. Request To Add Terminating Action MTU Maintenance Hanover GmbH (MTU) requested that IAE Non Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG-72-0673, dated June 3, 2016, be added as a terminating action in this AD. MTU also requested IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0673 be included in credit for previous action. They reason that following the issue of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016, IAE released IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0673, which recommends removal of No. 3 bearing serial numbers (S/Ns) identical to those listed in IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671. We partially agree. We agree that the removal of the suspect bearing in accordance with IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0673, dated June 3, 2016 would accomplish both the (e)(3) compliance and (f) terminating action requirements of this AD because both IAE service documents reference identical bearing S/Ns. We disagree that including IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0673 as a terminating action or listing as credit for previous action is necessary since replacement of a bearing S/N per IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72- 0673, dated June 3, 2016, makes the engine no longer applicable to the AD. We did not change this AD. Request To Remove Certain Engine Models From Applicability IAE and MTU request engine models V2525-D5, V2528-D5, and V2531-E5 be removed from the applicability section of this AD. IAE states that the suspect No. 3 bearings referenced by this AD have all been installed in A5 series engines as specified in IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72- 0671, dated March 22, 2016 and requests alignment with the service instructions in order to provide consistency between the IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671 and this AD. MTU reasons that the IAE NMSBs V2500- ENG-72-0671 and V2500-ENG-72-0673 do not list V2525-D5, V2528-D5, and V2531-E5 engine models, therefore, this AD should not be applicable to these models. We disagree. The applicability section of this AD identifies all V2500 engine models of the same type design where the suspect bearing could be installed. This AD further refines the applicability section with identification of specific No. 3 bearing S/Ns listed in IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, Appendix 1, dated March 22, 2016. We did not change this AD. Request To Identify Applicability by Either Engine S/N or Bearing S/N Cathay Pacific Airways (CPA) requests the applicability section be revised to identify either the engine S/N or the No. 3 bearing S/N listed in IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. CPA suggests that operators might identify engine applicability based on the No. 3 bearing S/N or the engine S/N, as both are listed in IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, Appendix 1, dated March 22, 2016. We disagree. Determining applicability by engine S/N in lieu of the No. 3 bearing S/N is not adequate, as the suspect bearing may have been reinstalled in another engine. 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 as proposed. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. The NMSB describes procedures for inspecting the MMCD and further actions if metallic debris is found. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Other Related Service Information We reviewed IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0673, dated June 3, 2016. The NMSB describes procedures for removal and replacement of the No. 3 bearing. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 11 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take about 1 hour to perform the inspection. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. We estimate the cost to replace a No. 3 bearing to be $54,510. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $600,545. 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: [[Page 90971]] 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): 2016-25-11 International Aero Engines AG: Amendment 39-18737; Docket No. FAA-2016-7099; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-15-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 20, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2530-A5, V2533-A5, V2525- D5, V2528-D5, and V2531-E5 turbofan engines with No. 3 bearing serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in Appendix 1 of IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by several in-flight shutdowns that resulted from premature failure of the No. 3 bearing. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Prior to accumulating 125 flight hours (FH) after the effective date of this AD, inspect the master magnetic chip detector (MMCD) for metallic debris. If no metallic debris is found during the MMCD inspection, repeat the inspection within every 125 FH. (2) If metallic debris is found during the MMCD inspection, evaluate the debris using paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions in IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. Perform additional inspections or remove the engine from service in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in IAE NMSB V2500- ENG-72-0671. (3) Remove the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine shop visit and replace it with a bearing part/serial number combination not listed in Appendix 1 of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. (f) Mandatory Terminating Action Removal of the No. 3 bearing from service at the next engine shop visit and replacement with a bearing not listed in Appendix 1 of IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016, is terminating action to this AD. (g) Definition For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges, except that the separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of transportation without subsequent engine maintenance does not constitute an engine shop visit. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7772; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) IAE NMSB V2500-ENG-72-0673, dated June 3, 2016, can be obtained from IAE using the contact information in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. (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 (IAE) Non-Modification Service Bulletin V2500-ENG-72-0671, dated March 22, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For IAE service information identified in this AD, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 860-565-0140; 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 November 28, 2016. Colleen M. D'Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30064 Filed 12-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(o) New Requirement of This AD: Parts telephone 425–227–1405; fax-425–227–1149. (6) For B/E Aerospace service information
Installation Limitations Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- identified in this AD, contact BE Aerospace
As of the effective date of this AD, no AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Systems GmbH, Revalstrasse 1, 23560
person may install an oxygen container (i) Before using any approved AMOC, Lübeck, Germany; telephone (49) 451 4093–
having a part number specified in paragraph notify your appropriate principal inspector, 2976; fax (49) 451 4093–4488.
(h)(1) of this AD and having a serial number or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (7) You may view this service information
specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this of the local flight standards district office/ at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
AD, as applicable, on any airplane, unless the certificate holding district office. The AMOC 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
container has been modified in accordance approval letter must specifically reference information on the availability of this
with the Accomplishment Instructions of any this AD. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
of the service information specified in (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD (8) You may view this service information
paragraph (o)(1), (o)(2), or (o)(3) of this AD, 2014–13–12, are approved as AMOCs for the that is incorporated by reference at the
as applicable to the oxygen container part corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) National Archives and Records
number. through (j) of this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35A1047, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the the availability of this material at NARA, call
dated March 29, 2011. effective date of this AD, for any requirement 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(2) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin in this AD to obtain corrective actions from www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
1XCXX–0100–35–005, Revision 2, dated July a manufacturer, the action must be locations.html.
10, 2014. accomplished using a method approved by Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(3) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 22CXX– the Manager, International Branch, ANM– November 25, 2016.
0100–35–003, Revision 2, dated July 10, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved John P. Piccola, Jr.,
2014.
by the DOA, the approval must include the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(p) Credit for Previous Actions DOA-authorized signature. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(1) This paragraph restates the [FR Doc. 2016–29249 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2014– (r) Related Information
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
13–12, with no changes. This paragraph (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
provides credit for the actions required by Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions Airworthiness Directive 2014–0208, dated
were performed before September 9, 2014 September 16, 2014, for related information.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(the effective date of AD 2014–13–12) using This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
the service information specified in on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Federal Aviation Administration
paragraph (p)(1)(i) or (p)(1)(ii) of this AD, as by searching for and locating Docket No.
applicable to the oxygen container part FAA–2016–4228. 14 CFR Part 39
number. (2) Service information identified in this [Docket No. FAA–2016–7099; Directorate
(i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX– AD that is not incorporated by reference is Identifier 2016–NE–15–AD; Amendment 39–
0100–35–005, dated March 14, 2011, which available at the addresses specified in 18737; AD 2016–25–11]
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. paragraphs (s)(5), (s)(6), and (s)(7) of this AD.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin RIN 2120–AA64
22CXX–0100–35–003, dated March 17, 2011, (s) Material Incorporated by Reference
which is not incorporated by reference in this (1) The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Directives; International
AD. approved the incorporation by reference Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the (IBR) of the service information listed in this
actions required by paragraphs (l)(3) and (o) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of this AD, if those actions were performed part 51. Administration (FAA), DOT.
before the effective date of this AD using the (2) You must use this service information ACTION: Final rule.
service information specified in paragraph as applicable to do the actions required by
(p)(2)(i) or (p)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
to the oxygen container part number. (3) The following service information was airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX– approved for IBR on January 20, 2017. International Aero Engines AG (IAE)
0100–35–005, Revision 1, dated December (i) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XCXX– V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2527–A5,
15, 2012, which was incorporated by 0100–35–005, Revision 2, dated July 10,
2014.
V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2530–A5,
reference in AD 2014–13–12.
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin V2533–A5, V2525–D5, V2528–D5, and
22CXX–0100–35–003, Revision 1, dated 22CXX–0100–35–003, Revision 2, dated July V2531–E5 turbofan engines. This AD
December 20, 2011, which was incorporated 10, 2014. was prompted by nine in-flight
by reference in AD 2014–13–12. (4) The following service information was shutdowns (IFSDs) that resulted from
approved for IBR on September 9, 2014 (79 premature failure of the No. 3 bearing.
(q) Other FAA AD Provisions FR 45317, August 5, 2014). This AD requires inspections and
The following provisions also apply to this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–35A1047, corrective actions for bearing damage.
AD: dated March 29, 2011. This AD also requires removal of the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 1XCXX–0100–35–005, Revision 1, dated
No. 3 bearing from service at the next
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane December 15, 2012. engine shop visit. We are issuing this
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (iii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin AD to correct the unsafe condition on
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 22CXX–0100–35–003, Revision 1, dated these products.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. December 20, 2011. DATES: This AD is effective January 20,
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In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (5) For Airbus service information 2017.
request to your principal inspector or local identified in this AD, contact Airbus service The Director of the Federal Register
Flight Standards District Office, as information identified in this AD, contact approved the incorporation by reference
appropriate. If sending information directly Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond of a certain publication listed in this AD
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
as of January 20, 2017.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email ADDRESSES: For service information
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet identified in this final rule, contact
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; http://www.airbus.com. International Aero Engines AG, 400
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Aviation Programs, describes in more (a) Effective Date (i) Related Information
detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD is effective January 20, 2017. (1) For more information about this AD,
authority. contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
the authority described in Subtitle VII, None. Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
(c) Applicability
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 7772; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
This AD applies to International Aero brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Engines AG (IAE) V2522–A5, V2524–A5, (2) IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0673, dated
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, June 3, 2016, can be obtained from IAE using
air commerce by prescribing regulations V2530–A5, V2533–A5, V2525–D5, V2528– the contact information in paragraph (j)(3) of
for practices, methods, and procedures D5, and V2531–E5 turbofan engines with No. this AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for 3 bearing serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in
safety in air commerce. This regulation Appendix 1 of IAE Non-Modification Service (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
is within the scope of that authority Bulletin (NMSB) V2500–ENG–72–0671, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
because it addresses an unsafe condition dated March 22, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
that is likely to exist or develop on (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(d) Unsafe Condition paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
products identified in this rulemaking
This AD was prompted by several in-flight part 51.
action. shutdowns that resulted from premature (2) You must use this service information
Regulatory Findings failure of the No. 3 bearing. We are issuing as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD to correct the unsafe condition on this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
This AD will not have federalism these products. (i) International Aero Engines AG (IAE)
implications under Executive Order Non-Modification Service Bulletin V2500–
13132. This AD will not have a (e) Compliance
ENG–72–0671, dated March 22, 2016.
substantial direct effect on the States, on Comply with this AD within the (ii) Reserved.
the relationship between the national compliance times specified, unless already (3) For IAE service information identified
government and the States, or on the done. in this AD, contact International Aero
distribution of power and (1) Prior to accumulating 125 flight hours Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford,
responsibilities among the various (FH) after the effective date of this AD, CT 06118; phone: 860–565–0140; email:
inspect the master magnetic chip detector help24@pw.utc.com; Internet: http://
levels of government. (MMCD) for metallic debris. If no metallic fleetcare.pw.utc.com.
For the reasons discussed above, I debris is found during the MMCD inspection, (4) You may view this service information
certify that this AD: repeat the inspection within every 125 FH. at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (2) If metallic debris is found during the District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, MMCD inspection, evaluate the debris using information on the availability of this
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Instructions in IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72– (5) You may view this service information
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 0671, dated March 22, 2016. Perform that is incorporated by reference at the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation additional inspections or remove the engine National Archives and Records
in Alaska, and from service in accordance with the Administration (NARA). For information on
(4) Will not have a significant Accomplishment Instructions in IAE NMSB the availability of this material at NARA, call
economic impact, positive or negative, V2500–ENG–72–0671. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
on a substantial number of small entities (3) Remove the No. 3 bearing from service www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
at the next engine shop visit and replace it locations.html.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
with a bearing part/serial number
Flexibility Act. combination not listed in Appendix 1 of IAE Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated March November 28, 2016.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
22, 2016. Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Mandatory Terminating Action
Aircraft Certification Service.
Safety. Removal of the No. 3 bearing from service [FR Doc. 2016–30064 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
at the next engine shop visit and replacement
Adoption of the Amendment with a bearing not listed in Appendix 1 of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Accordingly, under the authority IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated
delegated to me by the Administrator, March 22, 2016, is terminating action to this
AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: (g) Definition Federal Aviation Administration
For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into 14 CFR Part 39
DIRECTIVES the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine [Docket No. FAA–2016–9515; Directorate
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 flanges, except that the separation of engine Identifier 2016–NM–181–AD; Amendment
continues to read as follows: flanges solely for the purposes of 39–18749; AD 2016–25–23]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. transportation without subsequent engine
maintenance does not constitute an engine RIN 2120–AA64
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§ 39.13 [Amended] shop visit.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airplanes
the following new airworthiness (AMOCs)
directive (AD): The Manager, Engine Certification Office, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2016–25–11 International Aero Engines FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use Administration (FAA), DOT.
AG: Amendment 39–18737; Docket No. the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to ACTION: Final rule; request for
FAA–2016–7099; Directorate Identifier make your request. You may email your comments.
2016–NE–15–AD. request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 20, 2017. | |
| 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 90969 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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