82_FR_52195 82 FR 51979 - Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

82 FR 51979 - Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 216 (November 9, 2017)

Page Range51979-51981
FR Document2017-24462

We are superseding Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-21-51 for all Engine Alliance (EA) GP7200 series turbofan engines. AD 2017-21-51 was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of GP7200 series turbofan engines. AD 2017-21-51 required visual inspections of all fan hubs for damage. This AD retains the same required actions as AD 2017-21-51 and clarifies the compliance requirements. This AD was prompted by the failure of a GP7200 fan hub. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0988; Product Identifier 2017-NE-37-AD; Amendment 
39-19097; AD 2017-23-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2017-21-51 for all Engine Alliance (EA) GP7200 series turbofan engines. 
AD 2017-21-51 was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and 
operators of GP7200 series turbofan engines. AD 2017-21-51 required 
visual inspections of all fan hubs for damage. This AD retains the same 
required actions as AD 2017-21-51 and clarifies the compliance 
requirements. This AD was prompted by the failure of a GP7200 fan hub. 
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 24, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 24, 
2017.
    We must receive any comments on this AD by December 26, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact 
Engine Alliance, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108, M/S 169-10; 
phone: 800-565-0140; email: [email protected]; Web site: 
www.engineallianceportal.com. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 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-2017-0988.

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-
0988; or in person at the Docket

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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 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: David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ECO 
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7129; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    On October 12, 2017, we issued Emergency AD 2017-21-51, (``AD 2017-
21-51''), which was immediately effective to owners and operators of EA 
GP7200 series turbofan engines. AD 2017-21-51 required visual 
inspections of the GP7200 series engine fan hubs for damage. AD 2017-
21-51 resulted from an uncontained engine failure that occurred on an 
EA GP7270 turbofan engine. We issued AD 2017-21-51 to prevent an 
uncontained release of the fan hub, damage to the engine, and damage to 
the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2017-21-51 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2017-21-51, we determined a need to clarify the 
compliance requirements. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed EA Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) EAGP7-A72-383, Revision 
No. 1, dated October 12, 2017. The ASB describes procedures for visual 
inspections of all fan hubs for damage. 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.

FAA's Determination

    We are issuing 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.

AD Requirements

    This AD requires visual inspections of all fan hubs for damage.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. An investigation to determine 
the cause of the failure is on-going and we may consider additional 
rulemaking if final action is identified.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to 
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public 
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule 
because no U.S. operators are affected. Therefore, we find good cause 
that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. 
In addition, for the reason stated above, we find that good cause 
exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to 
provide your comments before it becomes effective. However, we invite 
you to send any written data, views, or arguments about this final 
rule. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES 
section. Include the docket number FAA-2017-0988 and product identifier 
2017-NE-37-AD at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite 
comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy 
aspects of this final rule. We will consider all comments received by 
the closing date and may amend this final rule 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 final rule.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects no engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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Fan hub inspection.................  2 work-hours x $85 per hour              $0            $170              $0
                                      = $170.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

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    (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 part 39 of the Federal Aviation 
Regulations (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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2017-23-03 Engine Alliance: Amendment 39-19097; Docket No. FAA-2017-
0988; Product Identifier 2017-NE-37-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 24, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes Emergency AD 2017-21-51, Product Identifier 
2017-NE-37-AD, issued on October 12, 2017.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270, GP7272, and 
GP7277 model turbofan engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine 
Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by failure of a fan hub. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent failure of the fan hub. The unsafe condition, if 
not corrected, could result in uncontained release of the fan hub, 
damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    (1) Perform a visual inspection of the fan hub in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 1.B., 1.C., and 
1.D., of EA Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) EAGP-A72-383, Revision No. 
1, dated October 12, 2017, at the times specified in paragraphs 
(g)(1)(i) through (iii) of this AD.
    (i) For fan hubs with 3,500 cycles since new (CSN) or more on 
the effective date of this AD, inspect within 2 weeks after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (ii) For fan hubs with 2,000 CSN or more, but less than 3,500 
CSN, on the effective date of this AD, inspect within 5 weeks after 
the effective date of this AD.
    (iii) For fan hubs with less than 2,000 CSN on the effective 
date of this AD, inspect within 8 weeks after the effective date of 
this AD.
    (2) If defects or damage to the fan hub are found outside the 
serviceable limits specified in Table 1 of EA ASB EAGP7-A72-383, 
Revision No. 1, dated October 12, 2017, remove the hub from service 
and replace with a part that passed the inspection specified in 
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, prior to further flight.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    You may take credit for the inspection required by paragraph 
(g)(1) of this AD if you performed the inspection before the 
effective date of this AD, using EA ASB EAGP7-A72-383, dated October 
7, 2017.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, 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 
certification office, send it to the attention of the person 
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be emailed 
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

    For more information about this AD, contact David Bethka, 
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7129; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].

(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) Engine Alliance Alert Service Bulletin EAGP7-A72-383, 
Revision No. 1, dated October 12, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Engine Alliance service information identified in this 
AD, contact Engine Alliance, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108, 
M/S 169-10, phone: 800-565-0140; email: [email protected]; Web site: 
www.engineallianceportal.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine and 
Propeller Standards Branch, 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 that is incorporated 
by reference 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 November 6, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                              final regulatory flexibility analysis do                     BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL                                Final rule; request for
                                                                                                                                                                 ACTION:
                                              not apply.                                                   PROTECTION                                            comments.
                                              Paperwork Reduction Act                                      Authority and Issuance                                SUMMARY:    We are superseding
                                                In accordance with the Paperwork                             For the reasons set forth in the                    Emergency Airworthiness Directive
                                              Reduction Act of 1995,11 the agencies                        preamble, the Bureau amends                           (AD) 2017–21–51 for all Engine Alliance
                                              reviewed this final rule. No collections                     Regulation Z, 12 CFR part 1026, as set                (EA) GP7200 series turbofan engines.
                                              of information pursuant to the                               forth below:                                          AD 2017–21–51 was sent previously to
                                              Paperwork Reduction Act are contained                                                                              all known U.S. owners and operators of
                                              in the final rule.                                           PART 1026—TRUTH IN LENDING                            GP7200 series turbofan engines. AD
                                                                                                           (REGULATION Z)                                        2017–21–51 required visual inspections
                                              List of Subjects                                                                                                   of all fan hubs for damage. This AD
                                                                                                           ■ 3. The authority citation for part 1026             retains the same required actions as AD
                                              12 CFR Part 226
                                                                                                           continues to read as follows:                         2017–21–51 and clarifies the
                                                Advertising, Consumer protection,                            Authority: 12 U.S.C. 2601, 2603–2605,               compliance requirements. This AD was
                                              Federal Reserve System, Reporting and                        2607, 2609, 2617, 3353, 5511, 5512, 5532,             prompted by the failure of a GP7200 fan
                                              recordkeeping requirements, Truth in                         5581; 15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.                          hub. We are issuing this AD to address
                                              lending.                                                                                                           the unsafe condition on these products.
                                                                                                           ■ 4. In supplement I to part 1026, under
                                              12 CFR Part 1026                                             Section 1026.3—Exempt Transactions,                   DATES: This AD is effective November
                                                                                                           under 3(b) Credit Over Applicable                     24, 2017.
                                                Advertising, Appraisal, Appraiser,                                                                                 The Director of the Federal Register
                                              Banking, Banks, Consumer protection,                         Threshold Amount, paragraph 3.ix is
                                                                                                           added to read as follows:                             approved the incorporation by reference
                                              Credit, Credit unions, Mortgages,                                                                                  of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                              National banks, Reporting and                                Supplement I to Part 1026—Official                    as of November 24, 2017.
                                              recordkeeping requirements, Savings                          Interpretations                                         We must receive any comments on
                                              associations, Truth in lending.                                                                                    this AD by December 26, 2017.
                                                                                                           *      *      *      *       *
                                              BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE                                                                                          ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                                                                           Subpart A—General
                                              FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM                                                                                             using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                                                                           *      *      *      *       *                        11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                              Authority and Issuance
                                                                                                           Section 1026.3—Exempt Transactions                    methods:
                                                For the reasons set forth in the                           *      *      *      *       *                           • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                              preamble, the Board amends Regulation                                                                              http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                              Z, 12 CFR part 226, as set forth below:                      3(b) Credit Over Applicable Threshold
                                                                                                                                                                 instructions for submitting comments.
                                                                                                           Amount
                                                                                                                                                                    • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                              PART 226—TRUTH IN LENDING                                    *      *      *      *       *                           • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                              (REGULATION Z)                                                 3. * * *                                            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                                                                             ix. From January 1, 2018 through December
                                                                                                                                                                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 226                     31, 2018, the threshold amount is $55,800.
                                                                                                                                                                 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                              continues to read as follows:                                *      *      *      *       *                        Washington, DC 20590.
                                                Authority: 12 U.S.C. 3806; 15 U.S.C. 1604,                   By order of the Board of Governors of the              • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
                                              1637(c)(5), 1639(l) and 1639h; Pub. L. 111–                  Federal Reserve System, acting through the            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                              24, section 2, 123 Stat. 1734; Pub. L. 111–                  Secretary of the Board under delegated                30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                              203, 124 Stat. 1376.                                         authority, November 2, 2017.                          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                           Ann E. Misback,                                       Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
                                              Subpart A—General                                            Secretary of the Board.                               and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                              ■ 2. In supplement I to part 226, under                        Dated: September 7, 2017.                           except Federal holidays.
                                              Section 226.3—Exempt Transactions,                           Richard Cordray,                                         For service information identified in
                                              under 3(b) Credit over applicable                            Director, Bureau of Consumer Financial                this final rule, contact Engine Alliance,
                                              threshold amount, paragraph 3.ix is                          Protection.                                           400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108,
                                              added to read as follows:                                    [FR Doc. 2017–24445 Filed 11–8–17; 8:45 am]           M/S 169–10; phone: 800–565–0140;
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                                                                                                                                                                 email: help24@pw.utc.com; Web site:
                                              Supplement I to Part 226—Official Staff                                                                            www.engineallianceportal.com. You
                                              Interpretations                                                                                                    may view this service information at the
                                              *           *     *       *      *                                                                                 FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                                                                                           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
                                              Subpart A—General                                                                                                  Burlington, MA. For information on the
                                                                                                           Federal Aviation Administration
                                              *           *     *       *      *                                                                                 availability of this material at the FAA,
                                              Section 226.3—Exempt Transactions                                                                                  call 781–238–7125. It is also available
                                                                                                           14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                                 on the Internet at http://
                                              *           *     *       *      *
                                                                                                           [Docket No. FAA–2017–0988; Product                    www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              3(b) Credit Over Applicable Threshold                        Identifier 2017–NE–37–AD; Amendment 39–               and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                              Amount                                                       19097; AD 2017–23–03]                                 0988.
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                                              *           *     *       *      *
                                                3. * * *                                                   RIN 2120–AA64                                         Examining the AD Docket
                                                ix. From January 1, 2018 through December                                                                          You may examine the AD docket on
                                              31, 2018, the threshold amount is $55,800.                   Airworthiness Directives; Engine
                                                                                                           Alliance Turbofan Engines                             the Internet at http://
                                              *           *     *       *      *                                                                                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                           AGENCY:Federal Aviation                               and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                  11 44   U.S.C. 3506; 5 CFR part 1320.                    Administration (FAA), DOT.                            0988; or in person at the Docket


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                                              Management Facility between 9 a.m.                        Related Service Information Under 1                     affected. Therefore, we find good cause
                                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                        CFR Part 51                                             that notice and opportunity for prior
                                              except Federal holidays. The AD docket                      We reviewed EA Alert Service                          public comment are impracticable. In
                                              contains this final rule, the regulatory                  Bulletin (ASB) EAGP7–A72–383,                           addition, for the reason stated above, we
                                              evaluation, any comments received, and                    Revision No. 1, dated October 12, 2017.                 find that good cause exists for making
                                              other information. The street address for                 The ASB describes procedures for visual                 this amendment effective in less than 30
                                              the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–                        inspections of all fan hubs for damage.                 days.
                                              5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.                        This service information is reasonably                  Comments Invited
                                              Comments will be available in the AD                      available because the interested parties
                                              docket shortly after receipt.                             have access to it through their normal                    This AD is a final rule that involves
                                                                                                        course of business or by the means                      requirements affecting flight safety, and
                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                        identified in the ADDRESSES section.                    we did not provide you with notice and
                                              David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
                                                                                                                                                                an opportunity to provide your
                                              Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
                                                                                                        FAA’s Determination                                     comments before it becomes effective.
                                              Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
                                                                                                          We are issuing this AD because we                     However, we invite you to send any
                                              238–7129; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                                                                                        evaluated all the relevant information                  written data, views, or arguments about
                                              david.bethka@faa.gov.
                                                                                                        and determined the unsafe condition                     this final rule. Send your comments to
                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                                                                        an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                                                                        described previously is likely to exist or
                                              Discussion                                                develop in other products of the same                   section. Include the docket number
                                                                                                        type design.                                            FAA–2017–0988 and product identifier
                                                 On October 12, 2017, we issued                                                                                 2017–NE–37–AD at the beginning of
                                              Emergency AD 2017–21–51, (‘‘AD 2017–                      AD Requirements                                         your comments. We specifically invite
                                              21–51’’), which was immediately                              This AD requires visual inspections of               comments on the overall regulatory,
                                              effective to owners and operators of EA                   all fan hubs for damage.                                economic, environmental, and energy
                                              GP7200 series turbofan engines. AD                                                                                aspects of this final rule. We will
                                              2017–21–51 required visual inspections                    Interim Action                                          consider all comments received by the
                                              of the GP7200 series engine fan hubs for                    We consider this AD interim action.                   closing date and may amend this final
                                              damage. AD 2017–21–51 resulted from                       An investigation to determine the cause                 rule because of those comments.
                                              an uncontained engine failure that                        of the failure is on-going and we may                     We will post all comments we
                                              occurred on an EA GP7270 turbofan                         consider additional rulemaking if final                 receive, without change, to http://
                                              engine. We issued AD 2017–21–51 to                        action is identified.                                   www.regulations.gov, including any
                                              prevent an uncontained release of the                                                                             personal information you provide. We
                                              fan hub, damage to the engine, and                        FAA’s Justification and Determination                   will also post a report summarizing each
                                              damage to the airplane.                                   of the Effective Date                                   substantive verbal contact we receive
                                              Actions Since AD 2017–21–51 Was                              An unsafe condition exists that                      about this final rule.
                                              Issued                                                    requires the immediate adoption of this
                                                                                                        AD without providing an opportunity                     Costs of Compliance
                                                 Since we issued AD 2017–21–51, we                      for public comments prior to adoption.                    We estimate that this AD affects no
                                              determined a need to clarify the                          The FAA has found that the risk to the                  engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                              compliance requirements. We are                           flying public justifies waiving notice                  registry.
                                              issuing this AD to correct the unsafe                     and comment prior to adoption of this                     We estimate the following costs to
                                              condition on these products.                              rule because no U.S. operators are                      comply with this AD:

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

                                              Fan hub inspection .................   2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .....................................                $0         $170             $0



                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                             the Administrator finds necessary for                   associated appliances to the Manager,
                                                                                                        safety in air commerce. This regulation                 Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
                                                 Title 49 of the United States Code                     is within the scope of that authority                   Policy and Innovation Division.
                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                    because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                             Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                        that is likely to exist or develop on
                                              Section 106, describes the authority of                   products identified in this rulemaking                    This AD will not have federalism
                                              the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,                      action.                                                 implications under Executive Order
                                              Aviation Programs, describes in more                         This AD is issued in accordance with                 13132. This AD will not have a
                                              detail the scope of the Agency’s                          authority delegated by the Executive                    substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                              authority.                                                Director, Aircraft Certification Service,               the relationship between the national
                                                 We are issuing this rulemaking under                   as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                    government and the States, or on the
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                                              the authority described in Subtitle VII,                  In accordance with that order, issuance                 distribution of power and
                                              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,                       of ADs is normally a function of the                    responsibilities among the various
                                              ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                      Compliance and Airworthiness                            levels of government.
                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with                    Division, but during this transition                      For the reasons discussed above, I
                                              promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                period, the Executive Director has                      certify that this AD:
                                              air commerce by prescribing regulations                   delegated the authority to issue ADs                      (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                              for practices, methods, and procedures                    applicable to engines, propellers, and                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,


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                                                (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under               Instructions, paragraph 1.B., 1.C., and 1.D., of      06108, M/S 169–10, phone: 800–565–0140;
                                              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  EA Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) EAGP–A72–             email: help24@pw.utc.com; Web site:
                                              (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                       383, Revision No. 1, dated October 12, 2017,          www.engineallianceportal.com.
                                                (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation               at the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)           (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                      through (iii) of this AD.                             at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                              in Alaska, to the extent that it justifies                 (i) For fan hubs with 3,500 cycles since           Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
                                              making a regulatory distinction, and                    new (CSN) or more on the effective date of            MA. For information on the availability of
                                                (4) Will not have a significant                       this AD, inspect within 2 weeks after the             this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
                                              economic impact, positive or negative,                  effective date of this AD.                               (5) You may view this service information
                                              on a substantial number of small entities                  (ii) For fan hubs with 2,000 CSN or more,          that is incorporated by reference at the
                                              under the criteria of the Regulatory                    but less than 3,500 CSN, on the effective date        National Archives and Records
                                              Flexibility Act.                                        of this AD, inspect within 5 weeks after the          Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                      effective date of this AD.                            the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                              List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                         (iii) For fan hubs with less than 2,000 CSN        202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                on the effective date of this AD, inspect             www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                      within 8 weeks after the effective date of this       locations.html.
                                              safety, Incorporation by reference,                     AD.
                                              Safety.                                                                                                         Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                                                                                         (2) If defects or damage to the fan hub are        November 6, 2017.
                                              Adoption of the Amendment                               found outside the serviceable limits specified
                                                                                                      in Table 1 of EA ASB EAGP7–A72–383,                   Robert J. Ganley,
                                                Accordingly, under the authority                      Revision No. 1, dated October 12, 2017,               Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                              delegated to me by the Administrator,                   remove the hub from service and replace               Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                              the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal                   with a part that passed the inspection                [FR Doc. 2017–24462 Filed 11–8–17; 8:45 am]
                                              Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as                specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, prior       BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                              follows:                                                to further flight.
                                                                                                      (h) Credit for Previous Actions
                                              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                         DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                        You may take credit for the inspection
                                              DIRECTIVES                                              required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD if you
                                                                                                      performed the inspection before the effective         Federal Aviation Administration
                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 date of this AD, using EA ASB EAGP7–A72–
                                              continues to read as follows:                           383, dated October 7, 2017.                           14 CFR Part 95
                                                  Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.                                                                [Docket No. 31165; Amdt. No. 536]
                                                                                                      (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                              § 39.13   [Amended]                                     (AMOCs)
                                                                                                         (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has              IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous
                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                                                                         Amendments
                                                                                                      the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
                                              the following new airworthiness                         if requested using the procedures found in 14
                                              directive (AD):                                                                                               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                                                                      CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                                                                                      send your request to your principal inspector         Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                              2017–23–03 Engine Alliance: Amendment
                                                  39–19097; Docket No. FAA–2017–0988;                 or local Flight Standards District Office, as         ACTION: Final rule.
                                                  Product Identifier 2017–NE–37–AD.                   appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                      to the manager of the certification office,           SUMMARY:   This document adopts
                                              (a) Effective Date                                      send it to the attention of the person                miscellaneous amendments to the
                                                This AD is effective November 24, 2017.               identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.               required IFR (instrument flight rules)
                                                                                                      Information may be emailed to: ANE-AD-                altitudes and changeover points for
                                              (b) Affected ADs                                        AMOC@faa.gov.                                         certain Federal airways, jet routes, or
                                                 This AD supersedes Emergency AD 2017–                   (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                direct routes for which a minimum or
                                              21–51, Product Identifier 2017–NE–37–AD,                notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                                                                                                                            maximum en route authorized IFR
                                              issued on October 12, 2017.                             or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                                                                      of the local flight standards district office/        altitude is prescribed. This regulatory
                                              (c) Applicability                                       certificate holding district office.                  action is needed because of changes
                                                 This AD applies to all Engine Alliance (EA)                                                                occurring in the National Airspace
                                                                                                      (j) Related Information                               System. These changes are designed to
                                              GP7270, GP7272, and GP7277 model
                                              turbofan engines.                                          For more information about this AD,                provide for the safe and efficient use of
                                                                                                      contact David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer,             the navigable airspace under instrument
                                              (d) Subject                                             ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,                conditions in the affected areas.
                                                Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)                Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
                                              Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor                    7129; fax: 781–238–7199; email:                       DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7,
                                              Section.                                                david.bethka@faa.gov.                                 2017.
                                                                                                                                                            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                              (e) Unsafe Condition                                    (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                                                                            Thomas J. Nichols, Flight Procedure
                                                 This AD was prompted by failure of a fan                (1) The Director of the Federal Register           Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420),
                                              hub. We are issuing this AD to prevent                  approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                      (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                                                                                                                            Flight Technologies and Programs
                                              failure of the fan hub. The unsafe condition,
                                              if not corrected, could result in uncontained           paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             Division, Flight Standards Service,
                                              release of the fan hub, damage to the engine,           part 51.                                              Federal Aviation Administration, Mike
                                              and damage to the airplane.                                (2) You must use this service information          Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500
                                                                                                      as applicable to do the actions required by           South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City,
                                              (f) Compliance
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                                                                                                      this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box
                                                 Comply with this AD within the                          (i) Engine Alliance Alert Service Bulletin         25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125)
                                              compliance times specified, unless already              EAGP7–A72–383, Revision No. 1, dated                  telephone: (405) 954–4164.
                                              done.                                                   October 12, 2017.
                                                                                                         (ii) Reserved.                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
                                              (g) Required Actions                                       (3) For Engine Alliance service information        amendment to part 95 of the Federal
                                                 (1) Perform a visual inspection of the fan           identified in this AD, contact Engine                 Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95)
                                              hub in accordance with the Accomplishment               Alliance, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT             amends, suspends, or revokes IFR


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Document Created: 2018-10-25 10:29:26
Document Modified: 2018-10-25 10:29:26
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective November 24, 2017.
ContactDavid Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7129; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 51979 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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