82 FR 40516 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 164 (August 25, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 164 (August 25, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-17828 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 164 (Friday, August 25, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 40516-40518] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-17828] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0313; Product Identifier 2017-NE-11-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. 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 certain CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-7B turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight fan blade failure and uncontained forward release of debris on a CFM56-7B turbofan engine. This proposed AD would require an ultrasonic inspection (USI) of certain fan blades and, if they fail the inspection, their replacement with parts eligible for installation. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 10, 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 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]. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 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- 0313; 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: Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7773; 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-2017-0313; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-11-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 of a fan blade failure and inlet separation on a CFM56-7B engine that occurred during a revenue flight. This fan blade failure was contained by the engine case, but there was subsequent uncontained forward release of inlet cowl and other debris. The fracture in the blade initiated from the fan blade dovetail. The investigation, however, into the root cause of the fan blade failure is not complete. This condition, if not [[Page 40517]] corrected, could result in fan blade failure, uncontained forward release of debris, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed CFM Service Bulletin (SB) No. CFM56-7B S/B 72-1019, Revision 1 dated June 13, 2017. The SB describes procedures for performing a USI of the affected fan blades. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Other Related Service Information CFM CFM56-7B Engine Shop Manual, Revision 55, dated January 15, 2017, task 72-21-01-200-001, provides guidance on performing an eddy current inspection of the affected fan blades. 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 a USI of the affected fan blades. Interim Action We consider this proposed AD interim action. We will determine if further action is needed based on the results of the root cause investigation of the fan blade failure. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 220 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USI................................ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $37,400 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division. 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 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. 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): CFM International S.A.: Docket No. FAA-2017-0313; Product Identifier 2017-NE-11-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 10, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B22, CFM56-7B22/B1, CFM56-7B24, CFM56-7B24/B1, CFM56-7B26, CFM56-7B26/B2, CFM56-7B27, CFM56-7B27A, CFM56-7B26/B1, CFM56-7B27/ B1, CFM56-7B27/B3, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B22/2, CFM56-7B24/2, CFM56- 7B26/2, CFM56-7B27/2, CFM56-7B20/3, CFM56-7B22/3, CFM56-7B22/3B1, CFM56-7B24/3, CFM56-7B24/3B1, CFM56-7B26/3, CFM56-7B26/3B1, CFM56- 7B26/3B2, CFM56-7B27/3, CFM56-7B27/3B1, CFM56-7B27/3B3, CFM56-7B27A/ 3, CFM56-7B26/3F, CFM56-7B26/3B2F, CFM56-7B27/3F, CFM56-7B27/3B1F, CFM56-7B20E, CFM56-7B22E, CFM56-7B22E/B1, CFM56-7B22E/B2, CFM56- 7B24E, CFM56-7B24E/B1, CFM56-7B26E, CFM56-7B26E/B1, CFM56-7B26E/B2, CFM56-7B27E, CFM56-7B27E/B1, CFM56-7B27E/B3, CFM56-7B26E/F, CFM56- 7B26E/B2F, CFM56-7B27E/F, and CFM56-7B27E/B1F engine models. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. [[Page 40518]] (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight failure of a fan blade on a CFM56-7B turbofan engine. We are issuing this AD to prevent fan blade failure, uncontained forward release of debris, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) For engines, on the effective date of this AD, with more than 15,000 cycles-in-service (CIS) since the last engine shop visit, with any part number (P/N) fan blade installed, perform an ultrasonic inspection (USI) of the fan blades within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) For engines, on the effective date of this AD, with 15,000 CIS or less since the last engine shop visit and with fan blades, P/ N 340-001-022-0, 340-001-027-0, 340-001-029-0, 340-001-037-01, or 340-001-039-0, installed, perform a USI of the fan blades within 18 months after the effective date of this AD or at the next fan blade lubrication after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (3) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A (3)(a) through (g), of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) No. CFM56-7B 72-1019, Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017, to do the USI required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this AD. (4) If any fan blade fails the inspection required by paragraphs (f)(1) or (2) of this AD, replace with a part eligible for installation. (g) Definition (1) For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the removal of an engine when the subsequent engine maintenance performed prior to reinstallation of the engine entails: (i) A 360-degree separation of major mating engine flanges, or (ii) the removal of a disk, hub, or spool. (2) The following actions do not constitute an engine shop visit: (i) Replacement of an engine module on-wing, (ii) Replacement of a gearbox, or (iii) Accomplishment of a top/bottom case. (h) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the USI required by paragraph (f) of this AD, if you performed an eddy current inspection of the affected fan blades before the effective date of this AD. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 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]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7773; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) CFM SB No. CFM56-7B 72-1019, Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017, and CFM CFM56-7B Engine Shop Manual (ESM), Revision 55, dated January 15, 2017 can be obtained from CFM using the contact information in paragraph (j)(3) of this proposed AD. (3) For service information identified in this proposed 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 the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 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 August 18, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-17828 Filed 8-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(4) Within 30 days of the effective date of of your Instructions for Continued inspections of the diffuser case as defined in
this AD, update the mandatory inspections of Airworthiness to include the piece-part Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g)—ADDITION TO ALS
CIR manual
Description Part No. CIR manual inspection CIR manual
section
Case, Diffuser, Outer ............................. All ........................... 72–41–13 Inspection/Check (I/C–02) ..................... P/N 51A750
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(AMOCs) (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, has SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain regulatory evaluation, any comments
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56– received, and other information. The
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 7B turbofan engines. This proposed AD
send your request to your principal inspector street address for the Docket Office
was prompted by a report of an in-flight (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
fan blade failure and uncontained ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to forward release of debris on a CFM56– available in the AD docket shortly after
the attention of the person identified in 7B turbofan engine. This proposed AD receipt.
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. You may email would require an ultrasonic inspection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (USI) of certain fan blades and, if they Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, fail the inspection, their replacement
notify your appropriate principal inspector, ECO Branch, Compliance and
with parts eligible for installation. We Airworthiness Division, 1200 District
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
are proposing this AD to correct the Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. unsafe condition on these products. 781–238–7773; fax: 781–238–7199;
DATES: We must receive comments on email: kasra.sharifi@faa.gov.
(i) Related Information
this proposed AD by October 10, 2017. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) For more information about this AD,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
contact Jo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace Comments Invited
Engineer, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Airworthiness Division, 1200 District 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about
238–7105; fax: 781–238–7199; email: jo- • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposal. Send your comments to
ann.theriault@faa.gov. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(2) For service information identified in instructions for submitting comments. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Division, • Fax: 202–493–2251. 2017–0313; Directorate Identifier 2017–
400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118;
phone: 800–565–0140; fax: 860–565–5442.
• Mail: U.S. Department of NE–11–AD’’ at the beginning of your
You may view this referenced service Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. We specifically invite
information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory,
Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., economic, environmental, and energy
Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
MA. For information on the availability of • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail consider all comments received by the
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 closing date and may amend this
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on p.m., Monday through Friday, except proposed AD because of those
August 18, 2017. Federal holidays. comments.
Robert J. Ganley, For service information identified in We will post all comments we
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards this NPRM, contact CFM International receive, without change, to http://
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 www.regulations.gov, including any
[FR Doc. 2017–17827 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am] Neumann Way, M/D Room 285, personal information you provide. We
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877–432– will also post a report summarizing each
3272; fax: 877–432–3329; email: substantive verbal contact we receive
aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may about this proposed AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION view this service information at the
Discussion
FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
Federal Aviation Administration Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, We received a report of a fan blade
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. failure and inlet separation on a
14 CFR Part 39 For information on the availability of CFM56–7B engine that occurred during
a revenue flight. This fan blade failure
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[Docket No. FAA–2017–0313; Product this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
Identifier 2017–NE–11–AD] 7125. was contained by the engine case, but
there was subsequent uncontained
RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket forward release of inlet cowl and other
You may examine the AD docket on debris. The fracture in the blade
Airworthiness Directives; CFM
the Internet at http:// initiated from the fan blade dovetail.
International S.A. Turbofan Engines
www.regulations.gov by searching for The investigation, however, into the
AGENCY:Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– root cause of the fan blade failure is not
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0313; or in person at the Docket complete. This condition, if not
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corrected, could result in fan blade Other Related Service Information Proposed AD Requirements
failure, uncontained forward release of This proposed AD would require a
debris, damage to the engine, and CFM CFM56–7B Engine Shop
Manual, Revision 55, dated January 15, USI of the affected fan blades.
damage to the airplane.
2017, task 72–21–01–200–001, provides Interim Action
Related Service Information Under 1 guidance on performing an eddy current
CFR Part 51 We consider this proposed AD
inspection of the affected fan blades. interim action. We will determine if
We reviewed CFM Service Bulletin FAA’s Determination further action is needed based on the
(SB) No. CFM56–7B S/B 72–1019, results of the root cause investigation of
Revision 1 dated June 13, 2017. The SB We are proposing this AD because we the fan blade failure.
describes procedures for performing a evaluated all the relevant information
USI of the affected fan blades. This Costs of Compliance
and determined the unsafe condition
service information is reasonably described previously is likely to exist or We estimate that this proposed AD
available because the interested parties develop in other products of the same affects 220 engines installed on
have access to it through their normal type design. airplanes of U.S. registry.
course of business or by the means We estimate the following costs to
identified in the ADDRESSES section. comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
USI .......................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..................................... $0 $170 $37,400
Authority for This Rulemaking under Executive Order 13132. This § 39.13 [Amended]
proposed AD would not have a 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Title 49 of the United States Code ■
substantial direct effect on the States, on the following new airworthiness
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
the relationship between the national directive (AD):
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Government and the States, or on the
section 106, describes the authority of CFM International S.A.: Docket No. FAA–
distribution of power and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 2017–0313; Product Identifier 2017–NE–
responsibilities among the various
Aviation Programs, describes in more 11–AD.
levels of government.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. For the reasons discussed above, I (a) Comments Due Date
We are issuing this rulemaking under certify this proposed regulation: We must receive comments by October 10,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2017.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(b) Affected ADs
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
section, Congress charges the FAA with the DOT Regulatory Policies and None.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (c) Applicability
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1979),
This AD applies to CFM International S.A.
for practices, methods, and procedures (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (CFM) CFM56–7B20, CFM56–7B22, CFM56–
the Administrator finds necessary for in Alaska to the extent that it justifies 7B22/B1, CFM56–7B24, CFM56–7B24/B1,
safety in air commerce. This regulation making a regulatory distinction, and CFM56–7B26, CFM56–7B26/B2, CFM56–
is within the scope of that authority (4) Will not have a significant 7B27, CFM56–7B27A, CFM56–7B26/B1,
because it addresses an unsafe condition economic impact, positive or negative, CFM56–7B27/B1, CFM56–7B27/B3, CFM56–
that is likely to exist or develop on on a substantial number of small entities 7B20/2, CFM56–7B22/2, CFM56–7B24/2,
products identified in this rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory CFM56–7B26/2, CFM56–7B27/2, CFM56–
action. Flexibility Act. 7B20/3, CFM56–7B22/3, CFM56–7B22/3B1,
This AD is issued in accordance with CFM56–7B24/3, CFM56–7B24/3B1, CFM56–
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 7B26/3, CFM56–7B26/3B1, CFM56–7B26/
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 3B2, CFM56–7B27/3, CFM56–7B27/3B1,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. safety, Incorporation by reference, CFM56–7B27/3B3, CFM56–7B27A/3,
In accordance with that order, issuance Safety. CFM56–7B26/3F, CFM56–7B26/3B2F,
of ADs is normally a function of the CFM56–7B27/3F, CFM56–7B27/3B1F,
The Proposed Amendment CFM56–7B20E, CFM56–7B22E, CFM56–
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition Accordingly, under the authority 7B22E/B1, CFM56–7B22E/B2, CFM56–
delegated to me by the Administrator, 7B24E, CFM56–7B24E/B1, CFM56–7B26E,
period, the Executive Director has
CFM56–7B26E/B1, CFM56–7B26E/B2,
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
delegated the authority to issue ADs the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
CFM56–7B27E, CFM56–7B27E/B1, CFM56–
applicable to engines, propellers, and 39 as follows:
7B27E/B3, CFM56–7B26E/F, CFM56–7B26E/
associated appliances to the Manager, B2F, CFM56–7B27E/F, and CFM56–7B27E/
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
B1F engine models.
Policy and Innovation Division. DIRECTIVES
(d) Subject
Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
We determined that this proposed AD continues to read as follows: Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor
would not have federalism implications Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Section.
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(e) Unsafe Condition (j) Related Information Service (FRS), toll free, at 1–800–877–
This AD was prompted by a report of an (1) For more information about this AD, 8339.
in-flight failure of a fan blade on a CFM56– contact Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
7B turbofan engine. We are issuing this AD FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, 1200 District
February 24, 2017, President Trump
to prevent fan blade failure, uncontained
forward release of debris, damage to the Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– signed Executive Order 13777,
engine, and damage to the airplane. 238–7773; fax: 781–238–7199; email: ‘‘Enforcing the Regulatory Reform
kasra.sharifi@faa.gov. Agenda,’’ which established a Federal
(f) Compliance (2) CFM SB No. CFM56–7B 72–1019, policy ‘‘to alleviate unnecessary
Comply with this AD within the Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017, and CFM regulatory burdens’’ on the American
compliance times specified, unless already CFM56–7B Engine Shop Manual (ESM), people. Section 3(a) of the Executive
done. Revision 55, dated January 15, 2017 can be Order directs Federal agencies to
(1) For engines, on the effective date of this obtained from CFM using the contact establish a Regulatory Reform Task
AD, with more than 15,000 cycles-in-service information in paragraph (j)(3) of this
proposed AD.
Force (Task Force). One of the duties of
(CIS) since the last engine shop visit, with
(3) For service information identified in an agency Task Force is to evaluate
any part number (P/N) fan blade installed,
perform an ultrasonic inspection (USI) of the this proposed AD, contact CFM International existing regulations and ‘‘make
fan blades within 6 months after the effective Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann recommendations to the agency head
date of this AD. Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; regarding their repeal, replacement, or
(2) For engines, on the effective date of this phone: 877–432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329; modification.’’ The Executive Order
AD, with 15,000 CIS or less since the last email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. further asks that each Task Force
engine shop visit and with fan blades, P/N (4) You may view this service information ‘‘attempt to identify regulations that:
340–001–022–0, 340–001–027–0, 340–001– at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards (i) Eliminate jobs, or inhibit job
029–0, 340–001–037–01, or 340–001–039–0, Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
creation;
installed, perform a USI of the fan blades (ii) Are outdated, unnecessary, or
within 18 months after the effective date of information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. ineffective;
this AD or at the next fan blade lubrication
(iii) Impose costs that exceed benefits;
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on (iv) Create a serious inconsistency or
August 18, 2017. otherwise interfere with regulatory
(3) Use the Accomplishment Instructions,
paragraphs 3.A (3)(a) through (g), of CFM Robert J. Ganley, reform initiatives and policies;
Service Bulletin (SB) No. CFM56–7B 72– Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards (v) Are inconsistent with the
1019, Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017, to do Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. requirements of section 515 of the
the USI required by paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) [FR Doc. 2017–17828 Filed 8–24–17; 8:45 am] Treasury and General Government
of this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Appropriations Act, 2001 (44 U.S.C.
(4) If any fan blade fails the inspection 3516 note), or the guidance issued
required by paragraphs (f)(1) or (2) of this pursuant to that provision, in particular
AD, replace with a part eligible for those regulations that rely in whole or
installation. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
in part on data, information, or methods
(g) Definition 34 CFR Chapter VI that are not publicly available or that are
(1) For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine insufficiently transparent to meet the
shop visit’’ is the removal of an engine when Regulatory Reform; Public Hearings standard for reproducibility; or
the subsequent engine maintenance (vi) Derive from or implement
performed prior to reinstallation of the AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Executive Orders or other Presidential
engine entails: Education, Department of Education. directives that have been subsequently
(i) A 360-degree separation of major mating ACTION: Notification of public hearings. rescinded or substantially modified.’’
engine flanges, or Section 3(e) of the Executive Order
(ii) the removal of a disk, hub, or spool. SUMMARY: In accordance with Executive calls on each Task Force to ‘‘seek input
(2) The following actions do not constitute Order 13777, ‘‘Enforcing the Regulatory
an engine shop visit: and other assistance, as permitted by
Reform Agenda,’’ the Department of law, from entities significantly affected
(i) Replacement of an engine module on- Education (Department) is seeking input
wing, by Federal regulations, including State,
on Department regulations related to local, and tribal governments, small
(ii) Replacement of a gearbox, or
(iii) Accomplishment of a top/bottom case.
postsecondary education that may be businesses, consumers, non-
appropriate for repeal, replacement, or governmental organizations, and trade
(h) Credit for Previous Actions modification. We announce two public associations’’ on regulations that meet
You may take credit for the USI required hearings at which interested parties may some or all of the criteria above. A
by paragraph (f) of this AD, if you performed provide input. ‘‘regulation’’ for this purpose ‘‘means an
an eddy current inspection of the affected fan DATES: The dates, times, and locations
blades before the effective date of this AD. agency statement of general or particular
of the public hearings are listed under applicability and future effect designed
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section to implement, interpret, or prescribe law
(AMOCs) of this document. or policy or to describe the procedure or
(1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For practice requirements of an
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, may
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
further information on this document agency. . . .’’ See Executive Order
approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the contact: Wendy Macias, U.S. 13771, section 4.
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make Department of Education, 400 Maryland On June 22, 2017, the Department
your request. You may email your request to:
ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
Ave. SW., Room 6C111, Washington, DC published a notice in the Federal
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 20202. Telephone: (202) 203–9155 or by Register (82 FR 28431) soliciting written
notify your appropriate principal inspector, email: Wendy.Macias@ed.gov. comments from the public to inform its
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager If you use a telecommunications Task Force’s evaluation of all of the
of the local flight standards district office/ device for the deaf (TDD) or text Department’s existing regulations and
certificate holding district office. telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay guidance, including regulations and
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 10, 2017. | |
| Contact | Kasra Sharifi, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7773; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 40516 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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