82_FR_26689 82 FR 26580 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

82 FR 26580 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 109 (June 8, 2017)

Page Range26580-26582
FR Document2017-11781

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -1B64/P2, -1B67, - 1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, -1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70/75/P1, -1B70/75/P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76A/P2 turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by a fracture of the fuel manifold which led to an in-flight shutdown of the engine. This AD requires replacement of the outer left side signal fuel manifold with a part eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0016; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-31-AD; 
Amendment 39-18917; AD 2017-12-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company 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 
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -1B64/P2, -1B67, -
1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, -1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70/75/P1, -1B70/75/P2, 
-1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76A/P2 turbofan 
engines. This AD was prompted by a fracture of the fuel manifold which 
led to an in-flight shutdown of the engine. This AD requires 
replacement of the outer left side signal fuel manifold with a part 
eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, 
Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513-552-3272; fax: 513-552-3329; 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-2017-
0016.

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-2017-
0016; 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 final rule, 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

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Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McGuire, Aerospace 
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller 
Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7120; 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 all GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -
1B64/P2, -1B67, -1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, -1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70/
75/P1, -1B70/75/P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -
1B76A/P2 engines with outer left side signal fuel manifold, part number 
(P/N) 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813, installed. The NPRM published in 
the Federal Register on February 28, 2017 (82 FR 12070) (``the NPRM''). 
The NPRM was prompted by a fracture of the fuel manifold which led to 
an in-flight shutdown of the engine. The NPRM proposed to require 
replacement of the outer left side signal fuel manifold with a part 
eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture 
of the fuel manifold, engine fire, and damage to the airplane.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the 
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Reduce Compliance Time

    The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) requested that the FAA 
reduce the compliance time in this AD from 12 months to 60 days. ALPA 
commented that the service bulletin (SB) recommends replacement of the 
left side signal fuel manifold within 60 days of issuance of the SB.
    We disagree. Our risk assessment of the potential for additional 
fuel manifold fractures indicates that 12 months represents an 
acceptable level of risk for replacement of the affected fuel 
manifolds. We did not change this AD.

Request To Withdraw NPRM

    United Airlines (United) requested that the NPRM be withdrawn. 
United commented that they have already accomplished the requirements 
of this AD and removed all affected parts from stock. United noted that 
GE has reported that this issue has been resolved by all operators. 
United indicated that this AD will therefore only generate unnecessary 
work.
    We disagree. This AD includes an installation prohibition that 
prevents any non-conforming parts from being re-installed into engines. 
Without this prohibition, a non-conforming part could be installed into 
an engine and re-enter service. We did not change this AD.

Request To Revise Applicability

    Japan Airlines (JAL) requested that the applicability of this AD be 
revised so that it lists affected engine serial numbers instead of 
applicable engines with the affected part installed. JAL indicated that 
GE no longer delivers engines with the affected parts installed.
    We disagree. This AD includes an installation prohibition to 
prevent the affected outer left side signal fuel manifold from being 
re-installed in any engine. By defining applicability according to the 
affected engine with the outer left side signal fuel manifold, P/N 
2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813, installed, we ensure that all the 
affected parts are removed from service and not re-installed in any 
engine. We did not change this AD.

Request To Clarify Compliance Using SB

    JAL commented that they believe the AD should allow replacement of 
the affected outer left side signal fuel manifold using GE GEnx-1B SB 
73-0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016.
    We agree. This AD does not specify which service material to use 
when replacing the outer left side signal fuel manifold. This AD lists 
GE service bulletins, including GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00, dated November 
15, 2016, as guidance when inspecting, repairing, and replacing the 
outer left side signal fuel manifold. Therefore, this AD already allows 
use of GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00 when complying with this AD. We did not 
change this AD.

Request That AD Not Apply to New Engines

    JAL requested that newly-delivered engines, which are not covered 
by GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016, should be 
considered as ``not applicable to this AD.''
    We partially agree. We agree that this AD does not apply to new 
engines that do not have the affected fuel manifold installed. We 
disagree with changing the applicability of this AD because we do not 
want to allow an affected part to be installed later on a new engine. 
We did not change this AD.

Support for the NPRM

    GE expressed support for the NPRM as written.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this final rule as proposed.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed GE GEnx-1B SB 73-0051 R00, dated November 4, 2016; GE 
GEnx-1B SB 73-0052 R00, dated October 28, 2016; and GE GEnx-1B SB 73-
0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016. These SBs describe, respectively, 
procedures for inspecting, repairing, and replacing the outer left side 
signal fuel manifold, part number 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 109 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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Replacement of fuel manifold..........  2 work-hours x $85 per           $16,000         $16,170      $1,762,530
                                         hour = $170.
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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,

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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 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):

2017-12-02 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-18917; Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0016; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-31-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 13, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -1B64/P2, -1B67, -
1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, 1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70/75/P1, -1B70/75/
P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76A/P2 
engines with outer left side signal fuel manifold, part number (P/N) 
2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7313, Fuel Injector 
Nozzle.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by fracture of the fuel manifold which led 
to an in-flight shutdown of the engine. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent fracture of the fuel manifold, engine fire, and damage to 
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.
    (1) Inspect the outer left side signal fuel manifold, P/N 
2403M46G01 and CAGE code 05813, to determine if the part has 
additional marking ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or ``KB'' adjacent to part 
number. If the part is marked with ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or ``KB,'' then 
no further action is required.
    (2) For parts without additional marking ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or 
``KB'' adjacent to the part number, within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD, replace the outer left side signal fuel 
manifold with a part eligible for installation.

(g) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install an outer 
left side signal fuel manifold, P/N 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813, 
onto an engine, unless additional marking ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or ``KB'' 
is adjacent to the part number.

(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 Christopher 
McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 
01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 73-0051 R00, dated November 
4, 2016; GE GEnx-1B SB 73-0052 R00, dated October 28, 2016; and GE 
GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016, can be obtained 
from GE using the contact information in paragraph (i)(3) of this 
AD. These SBs, respectively, describe procedures for inspecting, 
repairing, and replacing the outer left side signal fuel manifold.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, 
Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513-552-3272; fax: 513-552-3329; email: 
[email protected].
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
781-238-7125.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 30, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                     We are issuing this rulemaking under                 (a) Effective Date                                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                  the authority described in Subtitle VII,                  This AD is effective July 13, 2017.
                                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                                                            Federal Aviation Administration
                                                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                    (b) Affected ADs
                                                  section, Congress charges the FAA with                    None.                                                14 CFR Part 39
                                                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              (c) Applicability                                      [Docket No. FAA–2017–0016; Directorate
                                                  air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                        Identifier 2016–NE–31–AD; Amendment 39–
                                                  for practices, methods, and procedures                    This AD applies to General Electric
                                                                                                                                                                 18917; AD 2017–12–02]
                                                  the Administrator finds necessary for                   Company (GE) CF6–80C2L1F turbofan
                                                                                                          engines with a high-pressure turbine (HPT)             RIN 2120–AA64
                                                  safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                                                                          spacer/impeller, part number (P/N)
                                                  is within the scope of that authority                                                                          Airworthiness Directives; General
                                                                                                          1539M12P02, installed.
                                                  because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                       Electric Company Turbofan Engines
                                                  that is likely to exist or develop on                   (d) Subject
                                                  products identified in this rulemaking                    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                  action.                                                 Code 7250, Turbine/Turboprop Engine—                   Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                          Turbine Section.                                       ACTION: Final rule.
                                                  Regulatory Findings
                                                    This AD will not have federalism                      (e) Unsafe Condition                                   SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                                  implications under Executive Order                         This AD was prompted by a reduction in              airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                  13132. This AD will not have a                          the life limit of the affected engines, which          General Electric Company (GE) GEnx–
                                                  substantial direct effect on the States, on             is the result of a revised operating profile. We       1B64, –1B64/P1, –1B64/P2, –1B67,
                                                  the relationship between the national                   are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the          –1B67/P1, –1B67/P2, –1B70, –1B70/P1,
                                                  government and the States, or on the                    HPT spacer/impeller, uncontained release of            –1B70/P2, –1B70/75/P1, –1B70/75/P2,
                                                  distribution of power and                               the HPT spacer/impeller, damage to the                 –1B70C/P1, –1B70C/P2, –1B74/75/P1,
                                                  responsibilities among the various                      engine, and damage to the airplane.                    –1B74/75/P2, –1B76A/P2 turbofan
                                                  levels of government.                                   (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                 engines. This AD was prompted by a
                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I                                                                           fracture of the fuel manifold which led
                                                                                                            Comply with this AD within the                       to an in-flight shutdown of the engine.
                                                  certify that this AD:                                   compliance times specified, unless already
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        This AD requires replacement of the
                                                                                                          done.                                                  outer left side signal fuel manifold with
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                     After the effective date of this AD, replace
                                                                                                                                                                 a part eligible for installation. We are
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               the HPT spacer/impeller, P/N 1539M12P02,
                                                                                                                                                                 issuing this AD to address the unsafe
                                                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  before it exceeds 18,000 flight cycles since
                                                                                                                                                                 condition on these products.
                                                  (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                       new.
                                                                                                                                                                 DATES: This AD is effective July 13,
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               (g) Installation Prohibition
                                                  in Alaska to the extent that it justifies                                                                      2017.
                                                                                                            After the effective date of this AD, do not          ADDRESSES:   For service information
                                                  making a regulatory distinction, and
                                                                                                          install an HPT spacer/impeller, P/N                    identified in this final rule, contact
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                       1539M12P02, onto any engine, or return to
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                                                                         General Electric Company, GE-Aviation,
                                                                                                          service any engine with an HPT spacer/
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities                                                                      Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati,
                                                                                                          impeller, P/N 1539M12P02, installed, if the
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                    HPT spacer/impeller exceeds 18,000 flight
                                                                                                                                                                 OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272; fax:
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                        cycles since new.
                                                                                                                                                                 513–552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com.
                                                                                                                                                                 You may view this service information
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                  at the FAA, Engine & Propeller
                                                                                                          (AMOCs)                                                Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                       The Manager, Engine Certification Office,            Burlington, MA. For information on the
                                                  Safety.                                                 FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use                availability of this material at the FAA,
                                                                                                          the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to                call 781–238–7125. It is also available
                                                  Adoption of the Amendment                               make your request. You may email your                  on the internet at http://
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                      request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                       www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                   (i) Related Information                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                  the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                                                                               0016.
                                                                                                            For more information about this AD,
                                                  follows:                                                contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer,                Examining the AD Docket
                                                                                                          Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &               You may examine the AD docket on
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                          Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                                                                                     the Internet at http://
                                                                                                          Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
                                                                                                                                                                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                          7147; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                                                                        and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                                                                          herman.mak@faa.gov.
                                                  continues to read as follows:                                                                                  0016; or in person at the Docket
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          (j) Material Incorporated by Reference                 Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                            None.                                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                                                                            except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                            Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                                                                          contains this final rule, the regulatory
                                                                                                          May 23, 2017.
                                                  the following new airworthiness                                                                                evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                                                                          Carlos A. Pestana,                                     other information. The address for the
                                                  directive (AD):                                         Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                  2017–11–15 General Electric Company:                                                                           Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                                                                                          Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.           Document Management Facility, U.S.
                                                      Amendment 39–18914; Docket No.
                                                      FAA–2016–9490; Directorate Identifier               [FR Doc. 2017–11780 Filed 6–7–17; 8:45 am]             Department of Transportation, Docket
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                                                  Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                          months represents an acceptable level of              bulletins, including GEnx–1B SB 73–
                                                  New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                        risk for replacement of the affected fuel             0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016, as
                                                  DC 20590.                                                 manifolds. We did not change this AD.                 guidance when inspecting, repairing,
                                                  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                                                                and replacing the outer left side signal
                                                                                                            Request To Withdraw NPRM
                                                  Christopher McGuire, Aerospace                                                                                  fuel manifold. Therefore, this AD
                                                  Engineer, Engine Certification Office,                      United Airlines (United) requested                  already allows use of GEnx–1B SB 73–
                                                  FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,                      that the NPRM be withdrawn. United                    0053 R00 when complying with this
                                                  1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA                      commented that they have already                      AD. We did not change this AD.
                                                  01803; phone: 781–238–7120; fax: 781–                     accomplished the requirements of this
                                                                                                            AD and removed all affected parts from                Request That AD Not Apply to New
                                                  238–7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov.
                                                                                                            stock. United noted that GE has reported              Engines
                                                  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                            that this issue has been resolved by all                JAL requested that newly-delivered
                                                  Discussion                                                operators. United indicated that this AD              engines, which are not covered by
                                                     We issued a notice of proposed                         will therefore only generate unnecessary              GEnx–1B SB 73–0053 R00, dated
                                                  rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                         work.                                                 November 15, 2016, should be
                                                  part 39 by adding an AD that would                          We disagree. This AD includes an                    considered as ‘‘not applicable to this
                                                  apply to all GEnx–1B64, –1B64/P1,                         installation prohibition that prevents                AD.’’
                                                  –1B64/P2, –1B67, –1B67/P1, –1B67/P2,                      any non-conforming parts from being re-                 We partially agree. We agree that this
                                                  –1B70, –1B70/P1, –1B70/P2, –1B70/75/                      installed into engines. Without this                  AD does not apply to new engines that
                                                  P1, –1B70/75/P2, –1B70C/P1, –1B70C/                       prohibition, a non-conforming part                    do not have the affected fuel manifold
                                                  P2, –1B74/75/P1, –1B74/75/P2,                             could be installed into an engine and re-             installed. We disagree with changing the
                                                  –1B76A/P2 engines with outer left side                    enter service. We did not change this                 applicability of this AD because we do
                                                  signal fuel manifold, part number (P/N)                   AD.                                                   not want to allow an affected part to be
                                                  2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813,                          Request To Revise Applicability                       installed later on a new engine. We did
                                                  installed. The NPRM published in the                                                                            not change this AD.
                                                  Federal Register on February 28, 2017                        Japan Airlines (JAL) requested that
                                                  (82 FR 12070) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The                         the applicability of this AD be revised               Support for the NPRM
                                                  NPRM was prompted by a fracture of                        so that it lists affected engine serial
                                                                                                            numbers instead of applicable engines                   GE expressed support for the NPRM
                                                  the fuel manifold which led to an in-                                                                           as written.
                                                  flight shutdown of the engine. The                        with the affected part installed. JAL
                                                  NPRM proposed to require replacement                      indicated that GE no longer delivers                  Conclusion
                                                  of the outer left side signal fuel                        engines with the affected parts installed.
                                                                                                               We disagree. This AD includes an                      We reviewed the relevant data,
                                                  manifold with a part eligible for                                                                               considered the comments received, and
                                                  installation. We are issuing this AD to                   installation prohibition to prevent the
                                                                                                            affected outer left side signal fuel                  determined that air safety and the
                                                  prevent fracture of the fuel manifold,                                                                          public interest require adopting this
                                                  engine fire, and damage to the airplane.                  manifold from being re-installed in any
                                                                                                            engine. By defining applicability                     final rule as proposed.
                                                  Comments                                                  according to the affected engine with                 Related Service Information
                                                    We gave the public the opportunity to                   the outer left side signal fuel manifold,
                                                  participate in developing this final rule.                P/N 2403M46G01, and CAGE code                           We reviewed GE GEnx–1B SB 73–
                                                  The following presents the comments                       05813, installed, we ensure that all the              0051 R00, dated November 4, 2016; GE
                                                  received on the NPRM and the FAA’s                        affected parts are removed from service               GEnx–1B SB 73–0052 R00, dated
                                                  response to each comment.                                 and not re-installed in any engine. We                October 28, 2016; and GE GEnx–1B SB
                                                                                                            did not change this AD.                               73–0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016.
                                                  Request To Reduce Compliance Time                                                                               These SBs describe, respectively,
                                                     The Air Line Pilots Association                        Request To Clarify Compliance Using                   procedures for inspecting, repairing,
                                                  (ALPA) requested that the FAA reduce                      SB                                                    and replacing the outer left side signal
                                                  the compliance time in this AD from 12                       JAL commented that they believe the                fuel manifold, part number
                                                  months to 60 days. ALPA commented                         AD should allow replacement of the                    2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813.
                                                  that the service bulletin (SB)                            affected outer left side signal fuel                  Costs of Compliance
                                                  recommends replacement of the left side                   manifold using GE GEnx-1B SB 73–0053
                                                  signal fuel manifold within 60 days of                    R00, dated November 15, 2016.                           We estimate that this AD affects 109
                                                  issuance of the SB.                                          We agree. This AD does not specify                 engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                                     We disagree. Our risk assessment of                    which service material to use when                    registry.
                                                  the potential for additional fuel                         replacing the outer left side signal fuel               We estimate the following costs to
                                                  manifold fractures indicates that 12                      manifold. This AD lists GE service                    comply with this AD:

                                                                                                                         ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                   Cost per     Cost on U.S.
                                                                         Action                                               Labor cost                         Parts cost        product       operators
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                                                  Replacement of fuel manifold .........................   2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............           $16,000         $16,170     $1,762,530



                                                  Authority for This Rulemaking                             section 106, describes the authority of               detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                    Title 49 of the United States Code                      the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                  authority.
                                                  specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                    Aviation Programs, describes in more                    We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                  rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                           the authority described in Subtitle VII,


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                                                  Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     (b) Affected ADs                                          (3) For service information identified in
                                                  ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                      None.                                                this AD, contact General Electric Company,
                                                  section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                         GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
                                                                                                          (c) Applicability                                      Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272;
                                                  promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                                                                            This AD applies to all GEnx–1B64, –1B64/             fax: 513–552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com.
                                                  air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                           (4) You may view this service information
                                                  for practices, methods, and procedures                  P1, –1B64/P2, –1B67, –1B67/P1, –1B67/P2,
                                                                                                          –1B70, 1B70/P1, –1B70/P2, –1B70/75/P1,                 at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
                                                  the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                          1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
                                                                                                          –1B70/75/P2, –1B70C/P1, –1B70C/P2,
                                                  safety in air commerce. This regulation                 –1B74/75/P1, –1B74/75/P2, –1B76A/P2                    information on the availability of this
                                                  is within the scope of that authority                   engines with outer left side signal fuel               material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                                  because it addresses an unsafe condition                manifold, part number (P/N) 2403M46G01,                (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                  that is likely to exist or develop on                   and CAGE code 05813, installed.
                                                                                                                                                                    None.
                                                  products identified in this rulemaking
                                                                                                          (d) Subject                                              Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                  action.
                                                                                                            Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)               May 30, 2017.
                                                  Regulatory Findings                                     Code 7313, Fuel Injector Nozzle.                       Robert J. Ganley,
                                                    This AD will not have federalism                      (e) Unsafe Condition                                   Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
                                                  implications under Executive Order                        This AD was prompted by fracture of the              Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                  13132. This AD will not have a                          fuel manifold which led to an in-flight                [FR Doc. 2017–11781 Filed 6–7–17; 8:45 am]
                                                  substantial direct effect on the States, on             shutdown of the engine. We are issuing this            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                  the relationship between the national                   AD to prevent fracture of the fuel manifold,
                                                  government and the States, or on the                    engine fire, and damage to the airplane.
                                                  distribution of power and                               (f) Compliance                                         DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
                                                  responsibilities among the various                                                                             SECURITY
                                                                                                             Comply with this AD within the
                                                  levels of government.
                                                                                                          compliance times specified, unless already
                                                    For the reasons discussed above, I                    done.                                                  U.S. Customs and Border Protection
                                                  certify that this AD:                                      (1) Inspect the outer left side signal fuel
                                                    (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                 manifold, P/N 2403M46G01 and CAGE code                 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
                                                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                   05813, to determine if the part has additional
                                                    (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               marking ‘‘XB,’’ ‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB’’ adjacent to         19 CFR Part 12
                                                  DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  part number. If the part is marked with ‘‘XB,’’
                                                                                                          ‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB,’’ then no further action is          [CBP Dec. No. 17–04]
                                                  (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
                                                    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               required.                                              RIN 1515–AE22
                                                                                                             (2) For parts without additional marking
                                                  in Alaska to the extent that it justifies
                                                                                                          ‘‘XB,’’ ‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB’’ adjacent to the part        Merchandise Produced by Convict,
                                                  making a regulatory distinction, and                    number, within 12 months after the effective
                                                    (4) Will not have a significant                                                                              Forced, or Indentured Labor;
                                                                                                          date of this AD, replace the outer left side
                                                  economic impact, positive or negative,                  signal fuel manifold with a part eligible for
                                                                                                                                                                 Conforming Amendment and Technical
                                                  on a substantial number of small entities               installation.                                          Corrections
                                                  under the criteria of the Regulatory                                                                           AGENCY:  U.S. Customs and Border
                                                                                                          (g) Installation Prohibition
                                                  Flexibility Act.                                                                                               Protection, Department of Homeland
                                                                                                             After the effective date of this AD, do not
                                                  List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                      install an outer left side signal fuel manifold,       Security; Department of the Treasury.
                                                                                                          P/N 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813,                   ACTION: Final rule.
                                                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                                                                          onto an engine, unless additional marking
                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                     ‘‘XB,’’ ‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB’’ is adjacent to the part     SUMMARY:    This document amends the
                                                  Safety.                                                 number.                                                U.S. Customs and Border Protection
                                                  Adoption of the Amendment                                                                                      regulations to reflect section 910 of the
                                                                                                          (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                          (AMOCs)
                                                                                                                                                                 Trade Facilitation and Trade
                                                    Accordingly, under the authority                                                                             Enforcement Act of 2015 by removing
                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,                     The Manager, Engine Certification Office,            the ‘‘consumptive demand’’ clause from
                                                  the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
                                                                                                          the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
                                                                                                                                                                 the regulations concerning the
                                                  follows:                                                                                                       prohibition on the importation of
                                                                                                          make your request. You may email your
                                                                                                          request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.                       merchandise produced by convict,
                                                  PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                                                                                 forced, or indentured labor. It also
                                                  DIRECTIVES                                              (i) Related Information                                updates the regulations to reflect the
                                                                                                             (1) For more information about this AD,             correct name of the agency and includes
                                                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
                                                  continues to read as follows:                                                                                  a minor procedural change with regard
                                                                                                          Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,            to the filing of proof of admissibility.
                                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.          Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
                                                                                                          Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–              DATES: This final rule is effective on
                                                  § 39.13   [Amended]                                     238–7120; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                    June 8, 2017.
                                                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   chris.mcguire@faa.gov.                                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                             (2) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 73–            Thomas Kendrick, Trade Remedy Law
                                                  the following new airworthiness
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                                                                                                          0051 R00, dated November 4, 2016; GE                   Enforcement Directorate, Office of
                                                  directive (AD):                                         GEnx–1B SB 73–0052 R00, dated October 28,              Trade, Thomas.Kendrick@dhs.gov, (202)
                                                  2017–12–02 General Electric Company:                    2016; and GE GEnx–1B SB 73–0053 R00,
                                                                                                                                                                 863–6057.
                                                      Amendment 39–18917; Docket No.                      dated November 15, 2016, can be obtained
                                                      FAA–2017–0016; Directorate Identifier               from GE using the contact information in               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      2016–NE–31–AD.                                      paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. These SBs,                I. Background
                                                                                                          respectively, describe procedures for
                                                  (a) Effective Date                                      inspecting, repairing, and replacing the outer            Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930,
                                                    This AD is effective July 13, 2017.                   left side signal fuel manifold.                        as amended (19 U.S.C. 1307) prohibits


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Document Created: 2018-11-14 10:06:50
Document Modified: 2018-11-14 10:06:50
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 is effective July 13, 2017.
ContactChristopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 26580 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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