82 FR 52830 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 219 (November 15, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-24700 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 15, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52830-52832] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-24700] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1000; Product Identifier 2017-NE-36-AD; Amendment 39-19100; AD 2017-23-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8C1, CF34-8C5, CF34-8C5A1, and CF34- 8C5B1 engines. This AD requires an inspection of the bleed air manifold link rod assemblies and the supply, return, and drain fuel fittings on the operability bleed valve (OBV). This AD was prompted by an engine fire that occurred as a result of malfunctions related to the OBV. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 30, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 30, 2017. We must receive comments on this AD by January 2, 2018. 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 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, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1000; 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 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: John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7756; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We learned that significant fuel leaks, some resulting in engine fires, have occurred on multiple occasions due to malfunctions related to the OBVs. These valves typically dump operability air into the bleed plenum attached to the engine inner nacelle. The fuel fitting threads have pulled out of the valve body which has led to significant fuel leaks on at least four occasions. On two occasions, these leaks resulted in uncontrolled fires, resulting in significant damage to one of the affected airplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the OBV, engine fire, and damage to the airplane. We are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE Service Bulletin (SB) CF34-8C-AL S/B 75-0019, Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017. The SB describes procedures for inspecting the OBV. 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 CF34-8C SB 75-0019 R00, dated August 4, 2017. The SB describes procedures for inspecting the OBV. [[Page 52831]] 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 inspection of the bleed air manifold link rod assemblies and the supply, return, and drain fuel fittings on the OBVs. Interim Action We consider this AD interim action. We will consider further rulemaking action depending on the results of the investigation. 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 the compliance time for the required action is shorter than the time necessary for the public to comment and for us to publish the final rule. 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 was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment. 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- 1000 and Product Identifier 2017-NE-36-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 1,282 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection of OBV fittings......... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $108,970 = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, 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): 2017-23-06 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-19100; Docket No. FAA-2017-1000; Product Identifier 2017-NE-36-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 30, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8C1, CF34- 8C5, CF34-8C5A1, and CF34-8C5B1 engines with serial numbers: 965101 through 965670 inclusive; 194101 through 194999 inclusive; and 195101 through 195653 inclusive. [[Page 52832]] (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7531, Compressor bleed governor. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an engine fire that occurred as a result of malfunctions related to the operability bleed valve (OBV). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the OBV. The unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the OBV, engine fire, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Inspect the bleed air manifold link rod assemblies and the OBV supply, return, and drain fuel fittings within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., in GE Service Bulletin (SB) CF34-8C-AL S/B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017, to do the inspection. Replace parts that fail this inspection according to the following criteria: (i) Replace any OBV that fails the inspection with a part eligible for installation before further flight. (ii) Replace any additional hardware that fails inspection within 50 flight cycles. The engine can be returned to service each day for up to the 50 flight cycles if the OBV rosan rings and fittings are examined each day for fuel leaks and looseness based on the criteria in Table 1 of GE SB CF34-8C-AL S/B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017. (3) The reporting instructions in paragraphs 3.B.(3), 3.B.(5)(e), 3.B.(6)(e), and 3.B.(8) of GE SB CF34-8C-AL S/B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017, are not required by this AD. (h) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the actions that are required by paragraph (g) of this AD if you performed these actions before the effective date of this AD using GE CF34-8C SB 75-0019 R00, dated August 4, 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. 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 For more information about this AD, contact John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; 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) General Electric Company (GE) Service Bulletin CF34-8C-AL S/ B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For GE 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, FAA, Engine & 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 9, 2017. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-24700 Filed 11-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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March 31, 2017; or Rockwell Collins Service DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Information Letter TSSA–4100–SIL–10–1, Burlington, MA. For information on the
Revision No. 10, dated July 10, 2017. Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA,
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance call 781–238–7125.
(AMOCs) 14 CFR Part 39
Examining the AD Docket
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, [Docket No. FAA–2017–1000; Product
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Identifier 2017–NE–36–AD; Amendment 39– You may examine the AD docket on
for this AD, if requested using the procedures 19100; AD 2017–23–06] the Internet at http://
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
principal inspector or local Flight Standards 1000; or in person at the Docket
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Airworthiness Directives; General
information directly to the manager of the Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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ACO, send it to the attention of the person and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this final rule, the regulatory
notify your appropriate principal inspector, ACTION: Final rule; request for evaluation, any comments received, and
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager other information. The street address for
of the local flight standards district office/
comments.
the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
certificate holding district office.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
(i) Related Information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Comments will be available in the AD
For more information about this AD, General Electric Company (GE) CF34– docket shortly after receipt.
contact Paul Rau, Aerospace Engineer, 8C1, CF34–8C5, CF34–8C5A1, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Wichita ACO, FAA, 1801 Airport Road, CF34–8C5B1 engines. This AD requires Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch,
Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: an inspection of the bleed air manifold
316–946–4149; fax: 316–946–4107; email:
FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
link rod assemblies and the supply, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7756; fax:
paul.rau@faa.gov.
return, and drain fuel fittings on the 781–238–7199; email: john.frost@
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference operability bleed valve (OBV). This AD faa.gov.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register was prompted by an engine fire that
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved the incorporation by reference occurred as a result of malfunctions
(IBR) of the service information listed in this related to the OBV. We are issuing this Discussion
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD to address the unsafe condition on
part 51. We learned that significant fuel leaks,
these products.
(2) You must use this service information some resulting in engine fires, have
as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This AD is effective November occurred on multiple occasions due to
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 30, 2017. malfunctions related to the OBVs. These
(i) Rockwell Collins Service Information The Director of the Federal Register valves typically dump operability air
Letter, TSSA–4100–SIL–10–1, Revision No. approved the incorporation by reference
9, dated March 31, 2017. into the bleed plenum attached to the
of a certain publication listed in this AD engine inner nacelle. The fuel fitting
(ii) Rockwell Collins Service Information
as of November 30, 2017. threads have pulled out of the valve
Letter, TSSA–4100–SIL–10–1, Revision No.
10, dated July 10, 2017. We must receive comments on this body which has led to significant fuel
(3) For service information identified in AD by January 2, 2018. leaks on at least four occasions. On two
this AD, contact Rockwell Collins, Inc., ADDRESSES: You may send comments, occasions, these leaks resulted in
Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road using the procedures found in 14 CFR uncontrolled fires, resulting in
NE., M/S 164–100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498– 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
0001; telephone: 888–265–5467 (U.S.) or
significant damage to one of the affected
methods: airplanes. This condition, if not
319–265–5467; fax: 319–295–4941 (outside
U.S.); email: techmanuals@ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to corrected, could result in failure of the
rockwellcollins.com; Internet: https:// http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the OBV, engine fire, and damage to the
portal.rockwellcollins.com/web/publications- instructions for submitting comments. airplane. We are issuing this AD to
and-training. • Fax: 202–493–2251. correct the unsafe condition on these
(4) You may view this service information • Mail: U.S. Department of products.
at FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, 901 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Related Service Information Under 1
information on the availability of this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., CFR Part 51
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
is also available on the internet at http://
Washington, DC 20590. We reviewed GE Service Bulletin (SB)
www.regulations.gov by searching for and • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of CF34–8C–AL S/B 75–0019, Revision 01,
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0659. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– dated October 24, 2017. The SB
(5) You may view this service information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room describes procedures for inspecting the
that is incorporated by reference at the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., OBV. This service information is
National Archives and Records Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. reasonably available because the
Administration (NARA). For information on and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, interested parties have access to it
the availability of this material at NARA, call except Federal holidays.
202–741–6030, or go to:
through their normal course of business
For service information identified in or by the means identified in the
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on this final rule, contact General Electric ADDRESSES section.
October 26, 2017. Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1
Pat Mullen, Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, Other Related Service Information
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552– We reviewed GE CF34–8C SB 75–
Aircraft Certification Service. 3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. You may 0019 R00, dated August 4, 2017. The SB
[FR Doc. 2017–24066 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am] view this service information at the describes procedures for inspecting the
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FAA’s Determination for public comments prior to adoption. section. Include the docket number
We are issuing this AD because we The FAA has found that the risk to the FAA–2017–1000 and Product Identifier
evaluated all the relevant information flying public justifies waiving notice 2017–NE–36–AD at the beginning of
and determined the unsafe condition and comment prior to adoption of this your comments. We specifically invite
described previously is likely to exist or rule because the compliance time for the comments on the overall regulatory,
develop in other products of the same required action is shorter than the time economic, environmental, and energy
type design. necessary for the public to comment and aspects of this final rule. We will
for us to publish the final rule. consider all comments received by the
AD Requirements Therefore, we find good cause that closing date and may amend this final
This AD requires inspection of the notice and opportunity for prior public rule because of those comments.
bleed air manifold link rod assemblies comment are impracticable. In addition, We will post all comments we
and the supply, return, and drain fuel for the reason stated above, we find that receive, without change, to http://
fittings on the OBVs. good cause exists for making this www.regulations.gov, including any
amendment effective in less than 30 personal information you provide. We
Interim Action days. will also post a report summarizing each
We consider this AD interim action. substantive verbal contact we receive
Comments Invited
We will consider further rulemaking about this final rule.
action depending on the results of the This AD is a final rule that involves
investigation. requirements affecting flight safety and Costs of Compliance
was not preceded by notice and an
FAA’s Justification and Determination opportunity for public comment. We estimate that this AD affects 1,282
of the Effective Date However, we invite you to send any engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
An unsafe condition exists that written data, views, or arguments about registry.
requires the immediate adoption of this this final rule. Send your comments to We estimate the following costs to
AD without providing an opportunity an address listed under the ADDRESSES comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection of OBV fittings ............................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $108,970
Authority for This Rulemaking associated appliances to the Manager, Adoption of the Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,
Policy and Innovation Division. Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Regulatory Findings the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
section 106, describes the authority of follows:
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: This AD will not have federalism
Aviation Programs’’ describes in more implications under Executive Order PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
detail the scope of the Agency’s 13132. This AD will not have a DIRECTIVES
authority. substantial direct effect on the States, on
We are issuing this rulemaking under the relationship between the national ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, government and the States, or on the continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: distribution of power and
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that responsibilities among the various Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section, Congress charges the FAA with levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in For the reasons discussed above, I
air commerce by prescribing regulations certify that this AD: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness
the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
directive (AD):
safety in air commerce. This regulation action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
2017–23–06 General Electric Company:
is within the scope of that authority (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Amendment 39–19100; Docket No.
because it addresses an unsafe condition DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures FAA–2017–1000; Product Identifier
that is likely to exist or develop on (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 2017–NE–36–AD.
products identified in this rulemaking (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
action. (a) Effective Date
in Alaska, and
This AD is issued in accordance with This AD is effective November 30, 2017.
authority delegated by the Executive (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, (b) Affected ADs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. on a substantial number of small entities None.
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In accordance with that order, issuance under the criteria of the Regulatory (c) Applicability
of ADs is normally a function of the Flexibility Act.
This AD applies to General Electric
Compliance and Airworthiness List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Company (GE) CF34–8C1, CF34–8C5, CF34–
Division, but during this transition 8C5A1, and CF34–8C5B1 engines with serial
period, the Executive Director has Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation numbers: 965101 through 965670 inclusive;
delegated the authority to issue ADs safety, Incorporation by reference, 194101 through 194999 inclusive; and
applicable to engines, propellers, and Safety. 195101 through 195653 inclusive.
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(d) Subject Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– indicates that cracks may develop in
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: john.frost@ adjacent stringers at the same time. This
Code 7531, Compressor bleed governor. faa.gov. AD requires an inspection of the upper
(e) Unsafe Condition (k) Material Incorporated by Reference wing skin and top stringer joints, and
(1) The Director of the Federal Register modification of the stringer joint
This AD was prompted by an engine fire
that occurred as a result of malfunctions approved the incorporation by reference couplings if necessary. We are issuing
related to the operability bleed valve (OBV). (IBR) of the service information listed in this this AD to address the unsafe condition
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR on these products.
the OBV. The unsafe condition, if not part 51. DATES: This AD is effective December
corrected, could result in failure of the OBV, (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
20, 2017.
engine fire, and damage to the airplane. The Director of the Federal Register
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(f) Compliance (i) General Electric Company (GE) Service approved the incorporation by reference
Comply with this AD within the Bulletin CF34–8C–AL S/B 75–0019 Revision of a certain publication listed in this AD
compliance times specified, unless already 01, dated October 24, 2017. as of December 20, 2017.
done. (ii) Reserved. ADDRESSES: For service information
(3) For GE service information identified in identified in this final rule, contact
(g) Required Actions this AD, contact General Electric Company, Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
(1) Inspect the bleed air manifold link rod GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
assemblies and the OBV supply, return, and EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272;
drain fuel fittings within 500 flight hours fax: 513–552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
after the effective date of this AD. (4) You may view this service information +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
(2) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, at FAA, FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards 51; email account.airworth-eas@
paragraph 3.B., in GE Service Bulletin (SB) Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, airbus.com; Internet http://
CF34–8C–AL S/B 75–0019 Revision 01, dated MA. For information on the availability of www.airbus.com. You may view this
October 24, 2017, to do the inspection. this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. referenced service information at the
Replace parts that fail this inspection (5) You may view this service information FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
according to the following criteria: that is incorporated by reference at the
(i) Replace any OBV that fails the
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
National Archives and Records
inspection with a part eligible for installation information on the availability of this
Administration (NARA). For information on
before further flight. the availability of this material at NARA, call material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(ii) Replace any additional hardware that 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// It is also available on the Internet at
fails inspection within 50 flight cycles. The www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- http://www.regulations.gov by searching
engine can be returned to service each day locations.html. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
for up to the 50 flight cycles if the OBV rosan 0710.
rings and fittings are examined each day for Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
fuel leaks and looseness based on the criteria November 9, 2017. Examining the AD Docket
in Table 1 of GE SB CF34–8C–AL S/B 75– Robert J. Ganley,
You may examine the AD docket on
0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017. Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
(3) The reporting instructions in the Internet at http://
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
paragraphs 3.B.(3), 3.B.(5)(e), 3.B.(6)(e), and www.regulations.gov by searching for
[FR Doc. 2017–24700 Filed 11–14–17; 8:45 am]
3.B.(8) of GE SB CF34–8C–AL S/B 75–0019 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017, are not BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0710; or in person at the Docket
required by this AD. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION except Federal holidays. The AD docket
You may take credit for the actions that are
required by paragraph (g) of this AD if you Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory
performed these actions before the effective evaluation, any comments received, and
date of this AD using GE CF34–8C SB 75– 14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for
0019 R00, dated August 4, 2017. the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0710; Product 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2017–NM–019–AD; Amendment
(AMOCs) U.S. Department of Transportation,
39–19098; AD 2017–23–04] Docket Operations, M–30, West
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, RIN 2120–AA64 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
if requested using the procedures found in 14 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Washington, DC 20590.
send your request to your principal inspector Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
or local Flight Standards District Office, as AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
appropriate. If sending information directly International Section, Transport
to the manager of the certification office, Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You ACTION: Final rule. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–
faa.gov. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 1149.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Airbus Model A300 B4–600R series
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager airplanes; Model A300 B4–603, B4–620, Discussion
of the local flight standards district office/ and B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 C4– We issued a notice of proposed
certificate holding district office. 605R Variant F airplanes; and Model rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(j) Related Information A300 F4–605R airplanes. This AD was part 39 by adding an AD that would
For more information about this AD, prompted by a determination that the apply to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–
contact John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO top stringer joints at rib 18 are an area 600R series airplanes; Model A300 B4–
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, of uniform stress distribution, which 603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes;
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective November 30, 2017. | |
| Contact | John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7756; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 52830 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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