82_FR_13108 82 FR 13063 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

82 FR 13063 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 45 (March 9, 2017)

Page Range13063-13065
FR Document2017-04656

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-5 turbofan engines. This AD requires removal of the radial drive shaft (RDS) assembly and the RDS outer housing and their replacement with parts eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by reports of the failure of the RDS on CFM CFM56- 5B engines. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9128; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-19-AD; 
Amendment 39-18820; AD 2017-05-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-5 turbofan engines. This AD requires 
removal of the radial drive shaft (RDS) assembly and the RDS outer 
housing and their replacement with parts eligible for installation. 
This AD was prompted by reports of the failure of the RDS on CFM CFM56-
5B engines. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 13, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 13, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact CFM

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International Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room 
285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877-432-3272; fax: 877-432-3329; 
email: [email protected]. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District 
Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. It is also available on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2016-9128.

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-
9128; 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 
(MCAI), 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: Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer, 
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7773; 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 the specified products. The 
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2016 (81 FR 
75761). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the 
specified products.
    We have received 9 reports of failure of the RDS on CFM CFM56-5B 
engines. CFM has identified an affected population of RDSs suspected of 
generating unbalance levels that would lead to failure of the RDS 
bearing. This AD requires removal of the RDS assembly and the RDS outer 
housing for the affected population. This condition, if not corrected, 
could result in failure of the RDS, which could lead to failure of one 
or more engines, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comments received.

Request To Withdraw NPRM

    Delta Air Lines (Delta) requested that we withdraw the NPRM or 
reduce the applicability to RDS assemblies not returned to CFM. Delta 
stated that the suspect population will likely be in voluntary 
compliance by the effective date of this AD. Delta also stated that CFM 
requested that the affected parts be returned to CFM, which will ensure 
no returned parts are installed in the future.
    We disagree. The FAA has found that an unsafe condition exists, 
which requires removal of parts. The SB alone does not constitute a 
regulatory requirement, so this AD is required to mandate removal of 
parts from service. Compliance with the actions specified in this AD 
are mandatory, including the portions of the SB that are incorporated 
by reference (IBR) in this AD. We did not change this AD.

Request To Revise Compliance

    Delta requested that this AD include a statement in the compliance 
section stating that compliance can be shown by a records review. Delta 
reasons that this will allow a credit for previous action.
    The phrase ``unless already done . . .'' in paragraph (f) of this 
AD already provides credit for operators that have complied with this 
AD before the effective date of this AD. We did not change this AD.

Request To Revise Compliance

    CFM requested that we expand the applicability of this AD to 
include all CFM56-5 models not listed in paragraph (c) of this AD. CFM 
reasons that the affected RDS part numbers (P/Ns) are eligible for 
installation on other CFM56-5 model series not listed in paragraph (c) 
of this AD.
    We disagree. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the RDS, 
which could lead to dual in-flight shutdown (IFSD), in the affected 
engines, loss of control, and damage to the airplane. RDS P/Ns are a 
known population and applicability represents those engines in which 
they were installed. We did not change this AD.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including 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

    CFM International S.A. has issued Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-5B S/
B 72-0934, dated August 1, 2016. The SB describes procedures for 
removal of the affected RDS assembly and the RDS outer housing. 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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects eight engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Removal and replacement of the RDS    6 work-hours x $85 per          $37,000          $37,510         $300,080
 assembly and RDS outer housing.       hour = $510.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for

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safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to 
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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 this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent 
that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

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):

2017-05-09 CFM International S.A.: Amendment 39-18820; Docket No. 
FAA-2016-9128; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-19-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective April 13, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-5B models, 
CFM56-5B/P models, CFM56-5B/3 models, CFM56-5B/2P models, CFM56-5B/
P1 models, CFM56-5B/2P1 models, and CFM56-5B/3B1 models engines with 
a radial drive shaft (RDS) serial number (S/N) listed in Appendix A 
of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-5B S/B 72-0934, dated August 1, 
2016, installed.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 83, Accessory 
Gearboxes.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of the failure of the RDS on CFM 
CFM56-5B engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the 
RDS, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of 
thrust control, and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, remove the 
RDS assembly, part number (P/N) 305-165-101-0, and RDS outer 
housing, P/N 301-295-106-0, and replace with parts eligible for 
installation.

(g) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any 
engine, an RDS with an S/N identified in Appendix A of CFM SB CFM56-
5B S/B 72-0934, dated August 1, 2016.

(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 Kasra Sharifi, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7773; 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) CFM International S.A. (CFM) Service Bulletin CFM56-5B S/B 
72-0934, dated August 1, 2016.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For CFM service information identified in this AD, contact 
CFM International Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann Way, 
M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877-432-3272; fax: 877-
432-3329; email: [email protected].
    (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 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 February 24, 2017.
Carlos A Pestana,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     (a) Effective Date                                       (2) You must use this service information
                                                General requirements.’’ Under that                        This AD becomes effective April 13, 2017.           as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                        this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
                                                                                                        (b) Affected ADs                                         (i) Safran Helicopter Engines Mandatory
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                                                                          None.                                               Service Bulletin No. 292 73 3158, Version A,
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                       dated April 7, 2016.
                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                  (c) Applicability                                        (ii) Reserved.
                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                      This AD applies to all Safran Helicopter              (3) For Safran Helicopter Engines service
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                 Engines S.A. Arriel 2B turboshaft engines             information identified in this AD, contact
                                                is within the scope of that authority                   with a pre-modification (mod) TU 158 hydro-           Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A., 40220
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                mechanical metering unit (HMU), installed.            Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 74 40 00;
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                         fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15.
                                                                                                        (d) Reason                                               (4) You may view this service information
                                                products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                           This AD was prompted by a report of an             at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
                                                action.                                                 uncommanded in-flight shutdown (IFSD) on              District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
                                                Regulatory Findings                                     a single engine helicopter caused by a low            information on the availability of this
                                                                                                        returning spring rate of the needle of the            material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                  We determined that this AD will not                   HMU. We are issuing this AD to prevent                   (5) You may view this service information
                                                have federalism implications under                      failure of the HMU, failure of the engine,            at the National Archives and Records
                                                Executive Order 13132. This AD will                     IFSD, and loss of the helicopter.                     Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                not have a substantial direct effect on                 (e) Actions and Compliance                            the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                the States, on the relationship between                                                                       202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                           Comply with this AD within the                     www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                the national government and the States,                 compliance times specified, unless already
                                                or on the distribution of power and                                                                           locations.html.
                                                                                                        done.
                                                responsibilities among the various                         (1) For an engine in pre-mod TU 158                  Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                levels of government.                                   configuration, within 200 engine hours, or            February 27, 2017.
                                                  For the reasons discussed above, I                    within 5 months, whichever occurs first after         Robert J. Ganley,
                                                certify this AD:                                        the effective date of this AD, remove the pre-        Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                                                                        mod TU 158 HMU from service and replace               Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                  (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 it with a part eligible for installation.
                                                action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                      (2) Reserved.
                                                                                                                                                              [FR Doc. 2017–04634 Filed 3–8–17; 8:45 am]
                                                  (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                                                                     BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         (f) Installation Prohibition
                                                Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                      After the effective date of the AD, do not
                                                1979),                                                  install any pre-mod TU 158 HMU into any               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                        engine.
                                                  (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
                                                                                                        (g) Definition
                                                                                                                                                              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                making a regulatory distinction, and                       For the purpose of this AD, an HMU                 14 CFR Part 39
                                                  (4) Will not have a significant                       eligible for installation is one that
                                                economic impact, positive or negative,                  incorporates mod TU 158 in accordance with            [Docket No. FAA–2016–9128; Directorate
                                                on a substantial number of small entities               Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. Mandatory             Identifier 2016–NE–19–AD; Amendment 39–
                                                                                                        Service Bulletin No. 292 73 3158, Version A,          18820; AD 2017–05–09]
                                                under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                                                                        dated April 7, 2016, or other FAA-approved
                                                Flexibility Act.                                        parts.                                                RIN 2120–AA64
                                                List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 Airworthiness Directives; CFM
                                                  Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                (AMOCs)                                               International S.A. Turbofan Engines
                                                safety, Incorporation by reference,                       The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                                Safety.                                                 may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                                                                        procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make              Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                Adoption of the Amendment                               your request. You may email your request to:          ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                        ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
                                                  Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                        (i) Related Information                               SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                                delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                                                                                                                              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                           (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                                                                              CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56–
                                                follows:                                                contact Kenneth Steeves, Aerospace
                                                                                                        Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,           5 turbofan engines. This AD requires
                                                PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District         removal of the radial drive shaft (RDS)
                                                DIRECTIVES                                              Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–             assembly and the RDS outer housing
                                                                                                        238–7765; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                   and their replacement with parts
                                                ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 kenneth.steeves@faa.gov.                              eligible for installation. This AD was
                                                continues to read as follows:                              (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation                prompted by reports of the failure of the
                                                                                                        Safety Agency (EASA), AD 2016–0098, dated             RDS on CFM CFM56–5B engines. We
                                                    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          May 23, 2016, for more information. You may
                                                                                                                                                              are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
                                                                                                        examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the
                                                § 39.13   [Amended]                                     Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by             condition on these products.
                                                ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   searching for and locating it in Docket No.           DATES: This AD becomes effective April
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                                                the following new airworthiness                         FAA–2016–7850.                                        13, 2017.
                                                directive (AD):                                         (j) Material Incorporated by Reference                   The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                                                                              approved the incorporation by reference
                                                2017–05–08 Safran Helicopter Engines,                      (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                                                                              of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                                    S.A. (Type Certificate previously held by           approved the incorporation by reference
                                                    Turbomeca, S.A.): Amendment 39–                     (IBR) of the service information listed in this       as of April 13, 2017.
                                                    18819; Docket No. FAA–2016–7850;                    paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                    Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–16–AD.               part 51.                                              identified in this final rule, contact CFM


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                                                International Inc., Aviation Operations                 an unsafe condition for the specified                   provides credit for operators that have
                                                Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room                         products.                                               complied with this AD before the
                                                285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877–                     We have received 9 reports of failure                effective date of this AD. We did not
                                                432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329; email:                     of the RDS on CFM CFM56–5B engines.                     change this AD.
                                                aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may                   CFM has identified an affected
                                                                                                                                                                Request To Revise Compliance
                                                view this service information at the                    population of RDSs suspected of
                                                FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                    generating unbalance levels that would                     CFM requested that we expand the
                                                1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA.                   lead to failure of the RDS bearing. This                applicability of this AD to include all
                                                For information on the availability of                  AD requires removal of the RDS                          CFM56–5 models not listed in
                                                this material at the FAA, call 781–238–                 assembly and the RDS outer housing for                  paragraph (c) of this AD. CFM reasons
                                                7125. It is also available on the Internet              the affected population. This condition,                that the affected RDS part numbers (P/
                                                at http://www.regulations.gov by                        if not corrected, could result in failure               Ns) are eligible for installation on other
                                                searching for and locating Docket No.                   of the RDS, which could lead to failure                 CFM56–5 model series not listed in
                                                FAA–2016–9128.                                          of one or more engines, loss of thrust                  paragraph (c) of this AD.
                                                Examining the AD Docket                                 control, and damage to the airplane.
                                                                                                                                                                   We disagree. We are issuing this AD
                                                  You may examine the AD docket on                      Comments                                                to prevent failure of the RDS, which
                                                the Internet at http://                                   We gave the public the opportunity to                 could lead to dual in-flight shutdown
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                    participate in developing this AD. We                   (IFSD), in the affected engines, loss of
                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       considered the comments received.                       control, and damage to the airplane.
                                                9128; or in person at the Docket                                                                                RDS P/Ns are a known population and
                                                Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      Request To Withdraw NPRM                                applicability represents those engines in
                                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                        Delta Air Lines (Delta) requested that                which they were installed. We did not
                                                except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  we withdraw the NPRM or reduce the                      change this AD.
                                                contains this AD, the mandatory                         applicability to RDS assemblies not                     Conclusion
                                                continuing airworthiness information                    returned to CFM. Delta stated that the
                                                (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any                  suspect population will likely be in                      We reviewed the available data,
                                                comments received, and other                            voluntary compliance by the effective                   including the comments received, and
                                                information. The address for the Docket                 date of this AD. Delta also stated that                 determined that air safety and the
                                                Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                         CFM requested that the affected parts be                public interest require adopting this AD
                                                Document Management Facility, U.S.                      returned to CFM, which will ensure no                   as proposed.
                                                Department of Transportation, Docket                    returned parts are installed in the
                                                Operations, M–30, West Building                         future.                                                 Related Service Information Under 1
                                                Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                          We disagree. The FAA has found that                   CFR Part 51
                                                New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                      an unsafe condition exists, which                          CFM International S.A. has issued
                                                DC 20590.                                               requires removal of parts. The SB alone                 Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56–5B S/B
                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        does not constitute a regulatory                        72–0934, dated August 1, 2016. The SB
                                                Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer,                      requirement, so this AD is required to                  describes procedures for removal of the
                                                Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine                mandate removal of parts from service.                  affected RDS assembly and the RDS
                                                & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District                  Compliance with the actions specified                   outer housing. This service information
                                                Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:                    in this AD are mandatory, including the                 is reasonably available because the
                                                781–238–7773; fax: 781–238–7199;                        portions of the SB that are incorporated                interested parties have access to it
                                                email: kasra.sharifi@faa.gov.                           by reference (IBR) in this AD. We did                   through their normal course of business
                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              not change this AD.                                     or by the means identified in the
                                                Discussion                                              Request To Revise Compliance                            ADDRESSES section.

                                                  We issued a notice of proposed                           Delta requested that this AD include                 Costs of Compliance
                                                rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       a statement in the compliance section
                                                part 39 by adding an AD that would                      stating that compliance can be shown by                   We estimate that this AD affects eight
                                                apply to the specified products. The                    a records review. Delta reasons that this               engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                                NPRM was published in the Federal                       will allow a credit for previous action.                registry.
                                                Register on November 1, 2016 (81 FR                        The phrase ‘‘unless already done                       We estimate the following costs to
                                                75761). The NPRM proposed to correct                    . . .’’ in paragraph (f) of this AD already             comply with this AD:

                                                                                                                     ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                  Cost per   Cost on U.S.
                                                                              Action                                                  Labor cost                Parts cost        product     operators

                                                Removal and replacement of the RDS assembly and RDS                       6 work-hours × $85 per hour            $37,000          $37,510      $300,080
                                                  outer housing.                                                            = $510.
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                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                           Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                  General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                  Title 49 of the United States Code                    detail the scope of the Agency’s                        section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  authority.                                              promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                     We are issuing this rulemaking under                  air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,              for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     the Administrator finds necessary for


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                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                 models, CFM56–5B/3 models, CFM56–5B/2P                   (5) You may view this service information
                                                is within the scope of that authority                   models, CFM56–5B/P1 models, CFM56–5B/                 at the National Archives and Records
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                2P1 models, and CFM56–5B/3B1 models                   Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                        engines with a radial drive shaft (RDS) serial        the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                   number (S/N) listed in Appendix A of CFM              202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                products identified in this rulemaking                  Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56–5B S/B 72–                www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                action.                                                 0934, dated August 1, 2016, installed.                locations.html.
                                                Regulatory Findings                                     (d) Subject                                             Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                  We determined that this AD will not                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of                  February 24, 2017.
                                                have federalism implications under                      America Code 83, Accessory Gearboxes.                 Carlos A Pestana,
                                                Executive Order 13132. This AD will                     (e) Unsafe Condition                                  Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                not have a substantial direct effect on                                                                       Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                           This AD was prompted by reports of the
                                                the States, on the relationship between                                                                       [FR Doc. 2017–04656 Filed 3–8–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                        failure of the RDS on CFM CFM56–5B
                                                the national government and the States,                 engines. We are issuing this AD to prevent            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                or on the distribution of power and                     failure of the RDS, which could lead to
                                                responsibilities among the various                      failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust
                                                levels of government.                                   control, and damage to the airplane.                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  For the reasons discussed above, I                    (f) Compliance
                                                certify this AD:                                                                                              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                           Comply with this AD within the
                                                  (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 compliance times specified, unless already
                                                action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                                                                         14 CFR Part 71
                                                                                                        done.
                                                  (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                  Within 6 months after the effective date of        [Docket No. FAA–2017–0116; Airspace
                                                the DOT Regulatory Policies and                         this AD, remove the RDS assembly, part                Docket No. 17–AGL–2]
                                                Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                   number (P/N) 305–165–101–0, and RDS outer
                                                                                                        housing, P/N 301–295–106–0, and replace               RIN 2120–AA66
                                                1979),                                                  with parts eligible for installation.
                                                  (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                                                                     Amendment of Air Traffic Service
                                                in Alaska to the extent that it justifies               (g) Installation Prohibition                          (ATS) Routes Q–917 and Q–923;
                                                making a regulatory distinction, and                       After the effective date of this AD, do not        Northcentral United States
                                                  (4) Will not have a significant                       install on any engine, an RDS with an S/N
                                                economic impact, positive or negative,                  identified in Appendix A of CFM SB                    AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                on a substantial number of small entities               CFM56–5B S/B 72–0934, dated August 1,                 Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                        2016.
                                                under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                          ACTION: Final rule, technical
                                                Flexibility Act.                                        (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 amendment.
                                                                                                        (AMOCs)
                                                List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                                                                            SUMMARY:    The FAA is amending two
                                                                                                          The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
                                                  Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use               high altitude area navigation (RNAV) Q-
                                                safety, Incorporation by reference,                     the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to               routes that cross the United States
                                                Safety.                                                 make your request. You may email your                 (U.S.)/Canada border in the northcentral
                                                                                                        request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                      U.S. to update the waypoint name for
                                                Adoption of the Amendment                                                                                     one Canadian waypoint listed in the Q-
                                                                                                        (i) Related Information
                                                  Accordingly, under the authority                         For more information about this AD,                route descriptions. Specifically, this
                                                delegated to me by the Administrator,                   contact Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer,            action changes the SASUT waypoint
                                                the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &            name to DUTEL in RNAV routes Q–917
                                                follows:                                                Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,          and Q–923 to match the waypoint
                                                                                                        Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–                 information contained in the FAA and
                                                PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   7773; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                       Canadian aeronautical databases. No air
                                                DIRECTIVES                                              kasra.sharifi@faa.gov.                                traffic services are affected by this
                                                                                                        (j) Material Incorporated by Reference                action.
                                                ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                           (1) The Director of the Federal Register           DATES:  Effective date 0901 UTC, June
                                                continues to read as follows:                           approved the incorporation by reference               22, 2017. The Director of the Federal
                                                    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                                                                        paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                                                                                                                              Register approves this incorporation by
                                                § 39.13   [Amended]                                     part 51.                                              reference action under title 1, Code of
                                                                                                           (2) You must use this service information          Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
                                                ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                                                                        as applicable to do the actions required by           the annual revision of FAA Order
                                                the following new airworthiness                         this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           7400.11 and publication of conforming
                                                directive (AD):                                            (i) CFM International S.A. (CFM) Service           amendments.
                                                2017–05–09 CFM International S.A.:                      Bulletin CFM56–5B S/B 72–0934, dated
                                                                                                        August 1, 2016.                                       ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,
                                                    Amendment 39–18820; Docket No.
                                                    FAA–2016–9128; Directorate Identifier                  (ii) Reserved.                                     Airspace Designations and Reporting
                                                    2016–NE–19–AD.                                         (3) For CFM service information identified         Points, and subsequent amendments can
                                                                                                        in this AD, contact CFM International Inc.,           be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
                                                (a) Effective Date                                      Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann                 air_traffic/publications/. For further
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                                                  This AD becomes effective April 13, 2017.             Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125;              information, you can contact the
                                                                                                        phone: 877–432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329;               Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
                                                (b) Affected ADs                                        email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com.
                                                                                                           (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                                                                              Administration, 800 Independence
                                                  None.
                                                                                                        at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200          Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
                                                (c) Applicability                                       District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For                  telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
                                                   This AD applies to CFM International S.A.            information on the availability of this               also available for inspection at the
                                                (CFM) CFM56–5B models, CFM56–5B/P                       material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.               National Archives and Records


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Document Created: 2017-03-09 04:58:33
Document Modified: 2017-03-09 04:58:33
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.
DatesThis AD becomes effective April 13, 2017.
ContactKasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7773; fax: 781- 238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 13063 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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