82 FR 26615 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 109 (June 8, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 109 (June 8, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-11782 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 109 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 26615-26616] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11782] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0254; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-10-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8E model turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that using a certain repair procedure for the fan outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could alter the strength capability of the fan OGV frame. This proposed AD would require replacement of all fan OGV frames repaired using this procedure. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 24, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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. 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- 0254; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0254; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-10-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We received a report that using a certain repair procedure for the fan OGV frame could alter the strength capability of the fan OGV frame because the repair procedure included an improper heat cycle. This proposed AD would require replacement of all fan OGV frames repaired using this procedure. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the fan OGV frame, engine separation, and loss of the airplane. Related Service Information We reviewed GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR 006. The repair describes procedures for applying a dry-film lubricant to the fan OGV frame with heat curing. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require replacement of fan OGV frames. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 42 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 26616]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fan OGV frame part--annual, prorated 0 work-hour x $85 per $12,300.00 $12,300.00 $516,600.00 cost. hour = $0.00. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation: (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, 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0254; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-10-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 24, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8E2; CF34-8E2A1; CF34-8E5; CF34-8E5A1; CF34-8E5A2; CF34-8E6; and CF34- 8E6A1 model turbofan engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC), 7270, Turbine Engine Bypass Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that using a certain repair procedure for the fan outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could alter the strength capability of the fan OGV frame. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fan OGV frame, engine separation, and loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) For engines with a fan OGV frame installed that was repaired using GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR 006: (i) If the fan OGV frame has 24,900 cycles since new (CSN) or more on the effective date of this AD, remove the OGV frame from service within 100 cycles after the effective date of this AD. (ii) If the OGV frame has less than 24,900 CSN on the effective date of this AD, remove the fan OGV frame from service at the next shop visit after the effective date of this AD, or before exceeding 25,000 CSN, whichever occurs earlier. (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a fan OGV frame that was repaired using GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR 006. (h) Definition For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges. (i) 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]. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238- 7199; email: [email protected]. (2) GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR 006 can be obtained from GE using the contact information in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD. (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. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 25, 2017. Carlos A. Pestana, Acting Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-11782 Filed 6-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(b) The credit union must deliver the We are proposing this AD to correct the this proposal. Send your comments to
notice in person to each member, or unsafe condition on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
mail it to each member at the address DATES: We must receive comments on section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
for the member as it appears on the this proposed AD by July 24, 2017. 2017–0254; Directorate Identifier 2017–
records of the credit union, at least 45 ADDRESSES: You may send comments, NE–10–AD’’ at the beginning of your
days, but not more than 90 days, before using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments. We specifically invite
the date of the vote. Members must be 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory,
permitted to vote by mail ballot. The methods: economic, environmental, and energy
credit union may provide the notice of • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
the proposal and the ballot to members http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
at the same time. instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
* * * * * • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD because of those
■ 11. Revise § 708b.204(b) to read as • Mail: U.S. Department of comments.
follows: Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to http://
§ 708b.204 Notice to members of proposal W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
to convert insurance. www.regulations.gov, including any
Washington, DC 20590. personal information you provide. We
* * * * * • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(b) The credit union must deliver the will also post a report summarizing each
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 substantive verbal contact we receive
notice in person to each member, or p.m., Monday through Friday, except
mail it to each member at the address about this proposed AD.
Federal holidays.
for the member as it appears on the For service information identified in Discussion
records of the credit union, at least 45 this NPRM, contact General Electric
days, but not more than 90 days, before Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 We received a report that using a
the date of the vote. Members must be Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, certain repair procedure for the fan OGV
permitted to vote by mail ballot. The phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552– frame could alter the strength capability
credit union may provide the notice of 3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. You may of the fan OGV frame because the repair
the proposal and the ballot to members view this service information at the procedure included an improper heat
at the same time. FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, cycle. This proposed AD would require
* * * * * 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. replacement of all fan OGV frames
For information on the availability of repaired using this procedure. This
[FR Doc. 2017–11331 Filed 6–7–17; 8:45 am]
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– condition, if not corrected, could result
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7125. in failure of the fan OGV frame, engine
separation, and loss of the airplane.
Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Related Service Information
You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// We reviewed GE CF34–8E Engine
www.regulations.gov by searching for Manual, GEK 112031, 72–00–23,
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– REPAIR 006. The repair describes
0254; or in person at the Docket procedures for applying a dry-film
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0254; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m. lubricant to the fan OGV frame with
Identifier 2017–NE–10–AD] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, heat curing.
RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the FAA’s Determination
Airworthiness Directives; General regulatory evaluation, any comments We are proposing this AD because we
Electric Company Turbofan Engines received, and other information. The evaluated all the relevant information
AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Office and determined the unsafe condition
Administration (FAA), DOT. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the described previously is likely to exist or
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be develop in other products of the same
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
available in the AD docket shortly after type design.
(NPRM).
receipt.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Proposed AD Requirements
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, This proposed AD would require
General Electric Company (GE) CF34–8E Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 replacement of fan OGV frames.
model turbofan engines. This proposed District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
AD was prompted by a report that using phone: 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238– Costs of Compliance
a certain repair procedure for the fan 7199; email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could We estimate that this proposed AD
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
alter the strength capability of the fan affects 42 engines installed on airplanes
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OGV frame. This proposed AD would Comments Invited of U.S. registry.
require replacement of all fan OGV We invite you to send any written We estimate the following costs to
frames repaired using this procedure. relevant data, views, or arguments about comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Fan OGV frame part—annual, prorated cost 0 work-hour × $85 per hour = $0.00 .............. $12,300.00 $12,300.00 $516,600.00
According to the manufacturer, some List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 of this AD, remove the OGV frame from
of the costs of this proposed AD may be service within 100 cycles after the effective
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
covered under warranty, thereby date of this AD.
safety, Incorporation by reference,
reducing the cost impact on affected (ii) If the OGV frame has less than 24,900
Safety. CSN on the effective date of this AD, remove
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a The Proposed Amendment the fan OGV frame from service at the next
result, we have included all costs in our shop visit after the effective date of this AD,
Accordingly, under the authority
cost estimate. or before exceeding 25,000 CSN, whichever
delegated to me by the Administrator,
occurs earlier.
Authority for This Rulemaking the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (2) After the effective date of this AD, do
39 as follows: not install a fan OGV frame that was repaired
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS using GE CF34–8E Engine Manual, GEK
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 112031, 72–00–23, REPAIR 006.
DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of (h) Definition
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
Aviation Programs, describes in more continues to read as follows:
shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into
detail the scope of the Agency’s Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. the shop for maintenance involving the
authority. separation of pairs of major mating engine
We are issuing this rulemaking under § 39.13 [Amended]
flanges.
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the following new airworthiness (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that directive (AD): (AMOCs)
section, Congress charges the FAA with General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA– The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2017–0254; Directorate Identifier 2017– FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
air commerce by prescribing regulations NE–10–AD. the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
for practices, methods, and procedures make your request. You may email your
(a) Comments Due Date
the Administrator finds necessary for request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
safety in air commerce. This regulation We must receive comments by July 24,
2017. (j) Related Information
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition (b) Affected ADs (1) For more information about this AD,
that is likely to exist or develop on contact Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
None.
products identified in this rulemaking Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200
(c) Applicability District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
action.
This AD applies to all General Electric phone: 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238–7199;
Regulatory Findings Company (GE) CF34–8E2; CF34–8E2A1; email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
CF34–8E5; CF34–8E5A1; CF34–8E5A2; (2) GE CF34–8E Engine Manual, GEK
We determined that this proposed AD
CF34–8E6; and CF34–8E6A1 model turbofan 112031, 72–00–23, REPAIR 006 can be
would not have federalism implications engines. obtained from GE using the contact
under Executive Order 13132. This
(d) Subject information in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD.
proposed AD would not have a
(3) For service information identified in
substantial direct effect on the States, on Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC),
7270, Turbine Engine Bypass Section. this AD, contact General Electric Company,
the relationship between the national
GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
Government and the States, or on the (e) Unsafe Condition Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272;
distribution of power and fax: 513–552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com.
This AD was prompted by a report that
responsibilities among the various using a certain repair procedure for the fan (4) You may view this service information
levels of government. outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could alter the at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
For the reasons discussed above, I strength capability of the fan OGV frame. We 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
certify this proposed regulation: are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the information on the availability of this
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory fan OGV frame, engine separation, and loss material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, of the airplane.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Compliance
May 25, 2017.
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Comply with this AD within the
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Carlos A. Pestana,
compliance times specified, unless already
1979), done. Acting Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(g) Required Actions
in Alaska, and [FR Doc. 2017–11782 Filed 6–7–17; 8:45 am]
(1) For engines with a fan OGV frame
(4) Will not have a significant installed that was repaired using GE CF34–
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economic impact, positive or negative, 8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72–00–23,
on a substantial number of small entities REPAIR 006:
under the criteria of the Regulatory (i) If the fan OGV frame has 24,900 cycles
Flexibility Act. since new (CSN) or more on the effective date
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| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 24, 2017. | |
| Contact | Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 26615 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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