82 FR 41508 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 169 (September 1, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 169 (September 1, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 169 (Friday, September 1, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41508-41511] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-18570] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0164; Product Identifier 2017-NE-06-AD; Amendment 39-19008; AD 2017-17-18] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8 model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by analysis that resulted in the reduction of the life of the affected fan blades. This AD requires inspections of the affected fan blades until their removal. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 6, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 6, 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 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0164. 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- 0164; 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 [[Page 41509]] Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7756; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain GE CF34-8 model turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2017 (82 FR 17945). The NPRM was prompted by analysis that showed that the stresses in the pinholes, in the affected fan blades, could result in crack initiation at pinhole surfaces beyond 19,000, 19,500, or 25,000 cycles-since-new (CSN), depending on the engine model on which the blade is installed. The NPRM proposed to require initial and repetitive eddy current inspections (ECIs) and removal of affected fan blades before reaching 41,000 CSN. The NPRM also provided an option to repair affected blades, which allows for an additional 28,000 cycles before removal. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the fan blade, uncontained blade release, damage to the engine, 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. The Air Line Pilots Association expressed support for the NPRM. Request To Rescind the AD Republic Airlines requested that we rescind the AD action. Republic Airlines does not feel that the failure of the blade is an airworthiness issue that should be addressed by this AD. Republic Airlines feels that in the event of a failed blade, the aircraft could continue to a safe flight and landing. The failure would be evident operationally and the crews would take the appropriate steps to return the aircraft and its occupants safely to the closest airport. We disagree. Based on the analysis that resulted in the reduction of the life of the affected fan blades, the FAA determined an unsafe condition exists based on the extremely high number of forecasted events. We did not change this AD. Request To Change Related Service Information J-Air & Horizon Air requested that we mandate the use of specific service bulletins in paragraph (g) of this AD. Paragraph (g) of this AD does not specify an ECI procedure. We partially agree. We disagree with mandating the use of specific service bulletins in paragraph (g) of this AD because that would preclude the use of other procedures that may be acceptable. However, we added a statement to compliance paragraph (g) in this AD indicating the GE service documents in which guidance can be found for performing the ECI. Request To Add Repetitive Inspections Intervals Horizon Air requested that we provide instructions with regard to the repetitive inspection interval requirements for fan blades that have accumulated an unknown number of CSN. We agree. We added paragraph (g)(4)(iii) of this AD to mandate a repetitive inspection. Request To Add Terminating Action Horizon Air requested that we provide a designated paragraph for terminating action. Although paragraph (h) of this AD provides fan blade, part number (P/N) 4114T31G01, as a repair option, the repair is not specifically given as a means to terminate the repetitive inspections required for fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02. We disagree. This AD requires repetitive inspections only for fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02. Therefore, once a fan blade is repaired to P/N 4114T31G01, a repetitive inspection is not required. We did not change this AD. Request To Update Service Information Horizon Air requested that all references to GE Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) CF34-8E SB 72-A0115, R03 be revised to R04. We agree. We revised this AD to refer to the latest service information revision and date. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE ASB CF34-8C SB 72-A0137, Revision 5 (R05), dated June 15, 2016. This ASB identifies an approved inspection method and provides the procedures necessary for calculating the adjusted CSN for the initial inspection of CF34-8C fan blades. We also reviewed CF34-8E ASB 72-A0060, Revision 5 (R05), dated June 15, 2016. This ASB identifies an approved inspection method and provides the procedures necessary for calculating the adjusted CSN for the initial inspection of CF34-8E 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 We reviewed GE ASBs CF34-8E SB 72-A0115, R04, dated December 9, 2016; and CF34-8C SB 72-A0225, R03, dated December 9, 2016. These ASBs describe procedures for repairing fan blade, part number (P/N) 4114T15P02 to P/N 4114T31G01, with the installation of a bushing in the pinholes. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 1,986 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 41510]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initial ECI Inspection................ 4 work-hours x $85 per $0 $340 $675,240 hour = $340. Replacement of fan blade (prorated 0 work-hours x $85 per 5,460 5,460 10,843,560 annual cost). hour = $0. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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): 2017-17-18 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-19008; Docket No. FAA-2017-0164; Product Identifier 2017-NE-06-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 6, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8C1, CF34- 8C5, CF34-8C5A1, CF34-8C5B1, CF34-8C5A2, CF34-8C5A3, CF34-8E2, CF34- 8E2A1, CF34-8E5, CF34-8E5A1, CF34-8E5A2, CF34-8E6 and CF34-8E6A1 engines, including engines marked on the engine data plate as CF34- 8C5B1/B, CF34-8C5/B, CF34-8C5A1/B, CF34-8C5A2/B, CF34-8C5/M, CF34- 8C5A1/M, CF34-C8C5A2/M, CF34-8C5A3/B, or CF34-8C5B1/M, with a fan blade, part number (P/N) 4114T15P02 or P/N 4114T31G01, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by analysis that resulted in the reduction of the life of the affected fan blades. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fan blade, uncontained blade release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Eddy Current Inspections (ECIs) (1) For CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5B1, CF34-8C5B1/B and CF34-8E2 engines with fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed: (i) Perform an initial ECI of the fan blade pinhole prior to the fan blade accumulating 25,000 cycles-since-new (CSN); and (ii) Repeat this inspection within every 3,000 cycles thereafter. (2) For CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5/B, CF34-8C5A1, CF34-8C5A1/B, CF34- 8C5A2, CF34-8C5A2/B, CF34-8E2A1, CF34-8E5, CF34-8E5A1, CF34-8E6 and CF34-8E6A1 engines with fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed: (i) Perform an initial ECI of the fan blade pinhole prior to the fan blade accumulating 19,500 CSN; and (ii) Repeat this inspection within every 3,000 cycles thereafter, until the fan blade has accumulated 25,000 CSN, then repeat the inspection every 1,500 cycles thereafter. (3) For CF34-8C5/M, CF34-8C5A1/M, CF34-8C5A2/M, CF34-8C5A3, CF34-8C5A3/B, CF34-8C5B1/M, and CF34-8E5A2 engines with fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed: (i) Perform an initial ECI of the fan blade pinhole prior to the fan blade accumulating 19,000 CSN; and (ii) Repeat this inspection within every 3,000 cycles thereafter, until the fan blade has accumulated 25,000 CSN, then repeat the inspection every 1,500 cycles thereafter. (4) For any affected engine with a fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed, where the CSN of the fan blade is unknown on the effective date of this AD: (i) Assume the blade has accumulated 25,000 CSN on the effective date of this AD; and (ii) Inspect the blade prior to installation or within 500 cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever is earlier. (iii) Repeat this inspection based on the intervals of the new engine installation, as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (5) If a fan blade is moved from one affected engine model to another affected model after the initial ECI: (i) Perform an additional ECI of the blade prior to installation in the new model; and (ii) Repeat this inspection based on the intervals of the new engine installation, as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (6) If a fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, has been used on more than one engine model prior to the initial ECI, use Appendix A of GE Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) CF34-8C SB [[Page 41511]] 72-A0137, R05, dated June 15, 2016, or Appendix A of GE ASB CF34-8E SB 72-A0060, R05, dated June 15, 2016, to calculate the new cycle limit for the initial inspection of that fan blade. (7) Guidance on performing the ECI can be found in GE Service Bulletins GE ASB CF34-8C SB 72-A0137, R05, dated June 15, 2016, or GE ASB CF34-8E SB 72-A0060, R05, dated June 15, 2016. (h) Fan Blade Removal (1) For any affected engine with a fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed, remove the blade from service or repair to P/N 4114T31G01 prior to the blade accumulating 41,000 CSN. (2) For any affected engine with a fan blade, P/N 4114T31G01, installed, remove the blade from service prior to the blade accumulating 28,000 cycles since installation of the pinhole bushing. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. 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 John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7756; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (2) GE ASB CF34-8E SB 72-A0115, R04, dated December 9, 2016, and GE ASB CF34-8C SB 72-A0225, R03, dated December 9, 2016, can be obtained from GE using the contact information in paragraph (k)(3) of this AD. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) General Electric Company (GE) Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) CF34-8C SB 72-A0137, Revision 5 (R05), dated June 15, 2016. (ii) GE ASB CF34-8E SB 72-A0060, Revision 5 (R05), dated June 15, 2016. (3) For General Electric Company 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 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. (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 29, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Restricted Data. revocation of security facility approval.
Each permittee possessing classified Federal Aviation Administration
(a) In accordance with § 1016.12, if
matter (including classified matter in the need to use, process, store,
electronic format) containing Secret 14 CFR Part 39
reproduce, transmit, or handle classified
Restricted Data shall establish matter no longer exists, the security [Docket No. FAA–2017–0164; Product
accountability procedures and shall facility approval will be terminated. The Identifier 2017–NE–06–AD; Amendment 39–
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record comprehensive disposition Data to the DOE or to a person RIN 2120–AA64
information for all such classified
authorized to receive them; or the
matter that has been in his custody at Airworthiness Directives; General
permittee may destroy all such
any time. Electric Company Turbofan Engines
Restricted Data. In either case, the
§ 1016.35 [Redesignated as § 1016.22] facility must submit a certification of AGENCY: Federal Aviation
non-possession of Restricted Data to the Administration (FAA), DOT.
■ 15. Section 1016.35 is redesignated as
DOE. ACTION: Final rule.
§ 1016.22.
(b) In any instance where security
§ § 1016.36 and 1016.37 [Redesignated as facility approval has been suspended or SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
§§ 1016.23 and 1016.24 and Amended]
revoked based on a determination of the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
General Electric Company (GE) CF34–8
■ 16. Sections 1016.36 and 1016.37 are DOE that further possession of classified
model turbofan engines. This AD was
redesignated as §§ 1016.23 and 1016.24 matter by the permittee would endanger
prompted by analysis that resulted in
and newly redesignated §§ 1016.23 and the common defense and national
the reduction of the life of the affected
1016.24 are revised to read as follows: security, the permittee shall, upon fan blades. This AD requires inspections
notice from the DOE, immediately of the affected fan blades until their
§ 1016.23 Changes in classification.
deliver all Restricted Data to the DOE removal. We are issuing this AD to
Classified matter containing along with a certificate of non- address the unsafe condition on these
Restricted Data shall not be downgraded possession of Restricted Data. products.
or declassified except as authorized by
DOE and in accordance with 10 CFR § § 1016.40 through 1016.42 [Redesignated DATES: This AD is effective October 6,
part 1045. as §§ 1016.28 through 1016.30] 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
§ 1016.24 Destruction of classified matter ■ 20. §§ 1016.40 through 1016.42 are approved the incorporation by reference
containing Restricted Data. redesignated as §§ 1016.28 through of a certain publication listed in this AD
Documents containing Restricted Data 1016.30. as of October 6, 2017.
may be destroyed by burning, pulping, ADDRESSES: For service information
§ 1016.43 [Redesignated as § 1016.31 and
or another method that assures complete identified in this final rule, contact
Amended]
destruction of the information which General Electric Company, GE—
they contain. Restricted Data contained ■ 21. Section 1016.43 is redesignated as Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
in classified matter, other than § 1016.31 and newly redesignated Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513–552–
documents, may be destroyed only by a § 1016.31 is revised to read as follows: 3272; fax: 513–552–3329; email:
method that assures complete geae.aoc@ge.com. You may view this
obliteration, removal, or destruction of § 1016.31 Inspections. service information at the FAA, Engine
the Restricted Data. and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy
The DOE shall make such inspections
■ 17. Add § 1016.25 to read as follows: and surveys of the premises, activities, and Innovation Division, 1200 District
records, and procedures of any person Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
§ 1016.25 Storage, use, processing, information on the availability of this
transmission and destruction of classified subject to the regulations in this part as
DOE deems necessary to effectuate the material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
information on computers, computer
It is also available on the internet at
networks, electronic devices/media and purposes of the Act, Executive Order
mobile devices. http://www.regulations.gov by searching
13526, and DOE orders and procedures.
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Storage, use, processing, and 0164.
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transmission of Restricted Data on
computers, computer networks, ■ 22. Section 1016.44 is redesignated as Examining the AD Docket
electronic devices/media and mobile § 1016.32. You may examine the AD docket on
devices must be approved by DOE. the Internet at http://
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that is in electronic format. 0164; or in person at the Docket
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Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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§ 1016.26. contains this final rule, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
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other information. The address for the
Amended]
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Initial ECI Inspection ....................................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ............. $0 $340 $675,240
Replacement of fan blade (prorated annual 0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 ................. 5,460 5,460 10,843,560
cost).
Authority for This Rulemaking (4) Will not have a significant to prevent failure of the fan blade,
economic impact, positive or negative, uncontained blade release, damage to the
Title 49 of the United States Code engine, and damage to the airplane.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue on a substantial number of small entities
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
Aviation Programs, describes in more done.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
detail the scope of the Agency’s (g) Eddy Current Inspections (ECIs)
safety, Incorporation by reference,
authority. (1) For CF34–8C1, CF34–8C5B1, CF34–
We are issuing this rulemaking under Safety.
8C5B1/B and CF34–8E2 engines with fan
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Accordingly, under the authority (i) Perform an initial ECI of the fan blade
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator, pinhole prior to the fan blade accumulating
section, Congress charges the FAA with 25,000 cycles-since-new (CSN); and
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (ii) Repeat this inspection within every
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in follows:
air commerce by prescribing regulations 3,000 cycles thereafter.
(2) For CF34–8C5, CF34–8C5/B, CF34–
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 8C5A1, CF34–8C5A1/B, CF34–8C5A2, CF34–
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES 8C5A2/B, CF34–8E2A1, CF34–8E5, CF34–
safety in air commerce. This regulation 8E5A1, CF34–8E6 and CF34–8E6A1 engines
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 with fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed:
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows: (i) Perform an initial ECI of the fan blade
that is likely to exist or develop on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. pinhole prior to the fan blade accumulating
products identified in this rulemaking 19,500 CSN; and
action. § 39.13 [Amended] (ii) Repeat this inspection within every
This AD is issued in accordance with 3,000 cycles thereafter, until the fan blade
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding has accumulated 25,000 CSN, then repeat the
authority delegated by the Executive the following new airworthiness inspection every 1,500 cycles thereafter.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, directive (AD): (3) For CF34–8C5/M, CF34–8C5A1/M,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. CF34–8C5A2/M, CF34–8C5A3, CF34–8C5A3/
2017–17–18 General Electric Company:
In accordance with that order, issuance Amendment 39–19008; Docket No. B, CF34–8C5B1/M, and CF34–8E5A2 engines
of ADs is normally a function of the FAA–2017–0164; Product Identifier with fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed:
Compliance and Airworthiness 2017–NE–06–AD. (i) Perform an initial ECI of the fan blade
Division, but during this transition pinhole prior to the fan blade accumulating
(a) Effective Date 19,000 CSN; and
period, the Executive Director has
This AD is effective October 6, 2017. (ii) Repeat this inspection within every
delegated the authority to issue ADs 3,000 cycles thereafter, until the fan blade
applicable to engines, propellers, and (b) Affected ADs has accumulated 25,000 CSN, then repeat the
associated appliances to the Manager, None. inspection every 1,500 cycles thereafter.
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, (4) For any affected engine with a fan
Policy and Innovation Division. (c) Applicability blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed, where the
This AD applies to General Electric CSN of the fan blade is unknown on the
Regulatory Findings Company (GE) CF34–8C1, CF34–8C5, CF34– effective date of this AD:
This AD will not have federalism 8C5A1, CF34–8C5B1, CF34–8C5A2, CF34– (i) Assume the blade has accumulated
implications under Executive Order 8C5A3, CF34–8E2, CF34–8E2A1, CF34–8E5, 25,000 CSN on the effective date of this AD;
13132. This AD will not have a CF34–8E5A1, CF34–8E5A2, CF34–8E6 and and
CF34–8E6A1 engines, including engines (ii) Inspect the blade prior to installation or
substantial direct effect on the States, on within 500 cycles after the effective date of
marked on the engine data plate as CF34–
the relationship between the national 8C5B1/B, CF34–8C5/B, CF34–8C5A1/B, this AD, whichever is earlier.
government and the States, or on the CF34–8C5A2/B, CF34–8C5/M, CF34–8C5A1/ (iii) Repeat this inspection based on the
distribution of power and M, CF34–C8C5A2/M, CF34–8C5A3/B, or intervals of the new engine installation, as
responsibilities among the various CF34–8C5B1/M, with a fan blade, part specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
levels of government. number (P/N) 4114T15P02 or P/N (5) If a fan blade is moved from one
For the reasons discussed above, I 4114T31G01, installed. affected engine model to another affected
certify that this AD: model after the initial ECI:
(d) Subject (i) Perform an additional ECI of the blade
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
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Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) prior to installation in the new model; and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor (ii) Repeat this inspection based on the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under intervals of the new engine installation, as
Section.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (e) Unsafe Condition (6) If a fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, has
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation This AD was prompted by analysis that been used on more than one engine model
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies resulted in the reduction of the life of the prior to the initial ECI, use Appendix A of
making a regulatory distinction, and affected fan blades. We are issuing this AD GE Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) CF34–8C SB
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![Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 169 / Friday, September 1, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 41511
72–A0137, R05, dated June 15, 2016, or (4) You may view this service information substantially the same records, or
Appendix A of GE ASB CF34–8E SB 72– at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards records that have been requested under
A0060, R05, dated June 15, 2016, to calculate Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 FOIA three or more times. The Act
the new cycle limit for the initial inspection District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
requires that agencies provide a
of that fan blade. information on the availability of this
(7) Guidance on performing the ECI can be material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. minimum of 90 days for requesters to
found in GE Service Bulletins GE ASB CF34– (5) You may view this service information file an administrative appeal following
8C SB 72–A0137, R05, dated June 15, 2016, at the National Archives and Records an adverse determination, and that
or GE ASB CF34–8E SB 72–A0060, R05, Administration (NARA). For information on agencies provide dispute resolution
dated June 15, 2016. the availability of this material at NARA, call services at various times throughout the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// FOIA process. The Act codifies the U.S.
(h) Fan Blade Removal
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Department of Justice’s ‘‘foreseeable
(1) For any affected engine with a fan locations.html.
blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed, remove harm’’ standard, specifying that an
the blade from service or repair to P/N Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on agency shall withhold information only
4114T31G01 prior to the blade accumulating August 29, 2017. if the agency reasonably foresees that
41,000 CSN. Robert J. Ganley, disclosure would harm an interest
(2) For any affected engine with a fan Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards protected by an exemption under 5
blade, P/N 4114T31G01, installed, remove Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. U.S.C. 552(b) or if disclosure is
the blade from service prior to the blade [FR Doc. 2017–18570 Filed 8–31–17; 8:45 am] prohibited by law. This provision also
accumulating 28,000 cycles since installation requires agencies to consider whether
of the pinhole bushing. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
partial disclosure is possible if full
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance disclosure is not possible, and to take
(AMOCs) reasonable steps to segregate and release
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
(1) The Manager, FAA, ECO Branch, nonexempt information. The Act
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, has 18 CFR Part 1301 amends FOIA exemption 5 to specify
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, that the deliberative process privilege
if requested using the procedures found in 14 Freedom of Information Act does not apply to records created 25
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Regulations
send your request to your principal inspector
years or more before the date of the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as request and must be released if
AGENCY: Tennessee Valley Authority
appropriate. If sending information directly requested.
(TVA). The Tennessee Valley Authority
to the manager of the ECO Branch, send it to
the attention of the person identified in ACTION: Final rule. issues a final rule amending its Freedom
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. You may email of Information Act (FOIA) regulations to
your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. SUMMARY: The Tennessee Valley
incorporate the statutory changes made
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Authority issues this final rule
to the FOIA by the Act. TVA exercises
notify your appropriate principal inspector, amending its Freedom of Information
no discretion in implementing these
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Act (FOIA) regulations to incorporate
of the local flight standards district office/
statutory changes, therefore, public
the statutory changes made to the FOIA
certificate holding district office. notice and comment is not required
by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). For these
(j) Related Information (Act). The TVA’s FOIA regulations
same reasons, the 30-day delay in
(1) For more information about this AD, provide the procedures by which the
effective date provided for in 5 U.S.C.
contact John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, public may request records from TVA,
553(d) is waived.
ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness and the policies and procedures by
Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, which TVA provides such records to the List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 1301
MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7756; fax: 781– public upon written request. TVA is Freedom of Information, Privacy,
238–7199; email: john.frost@faa.gov. updating its regulations to incorporate
(2) GE ASB CF34–8E SB 72–A0115, R04, Government in the Sunshine.
the procedural requirements of the Act. For the reasons stated in the
dated December 9, 2016, and GE ASB CF34–
8C SB 72–A0225, R03, dated December 9, DATES: This rule is effective September preamble, TVA amends 18 CFR part
2016, can be obtained from GE using the 1, 2017. 1301 as follows:
contact information in paragraph (k)(3) of ADDRESSES: Tennessee Valley Authority,
this AD. Freedom of Information Act Office, 400 PART 1301—PROCEDURES
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference W. Summit Hill Drive (WT 7D),
Knoxville, TN 37902–1401. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 1301
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Subpart A continues to read as follows:
approved the incorporation by reference FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Denise Smith, FOIA Officer, Tennessee Authority: 16 U.S.C. 831–831dd, 5 U.S.C.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 552.
Valley Authority, 400 W. Summit Hill
part 51. Drive (WT 7D), Knoxville, TN 37902– ■ 2. Subpart A of part 1301 is revised as
(2) You must use this service information
1401. Telephone: (865) 632–6945. follows:
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Email: dsmith@tva.gov. Subpart A—Freedom of Information Act
(i) General Electric Company (GE) Alert SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FOIA Sec.
Service Bulletin (ASB) CF34–8C SB 72– Improvement Act of 2016 requires that 1301.1 General provisions.
A0137, Revision 5 (R05), dated June 15, 2016. Federal agencies review and update 1301.2 Proactive disclosures.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
(ii) GE ASB CF34–8E SB 72–A0060, their FOIA regulations in accordance 1301.3 Requirements for making requests.
Revision 5 (R05), dated June 15, 2016. 1301.4 Responsibility for responding to
with its provisions. The provisions
(3) For General Electric Company service requests.
information identified in this AD, contact
include a requirement that agencies 1301.5 Timing of responses to requests.
General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, make available for public inspection, in 1301.6 Responses to requests.
Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH an electronic format records, that have 1301.7 Exempt records.
45215, phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552– become or are likely to become the 1301.8 Confidential commercial
3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. subject of subsequent requests for information.
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 6, 2017. | |
| Contact | John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, ECO Branch, Compliance and Airworthiness Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7756; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 41508 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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