83_FR_18830 83 FR 18747 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

83 FR 18747 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 83 (April 30, 2018)

Page Range18747-18749
FR Document2018-09010

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a center vent tube (CVT) failure leading to a loss of oil pressure and subsequent in-flight engine shutdown. This proposed AD would require removal of the Air/Oil Extension Ducts, part numbers (P/N) 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09010]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0224; Product Identifier 2018-NE-01-AD]


Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B engines. This proposed AD was 
prompted by a report of a center vent tube (CVT) failure leading to a 
loss of oil pressure and subsequent in-flight engine shutdown. This 
proposed AD would require removal of the Air/Oil Extension Ducts, part 
numbers (P/N) 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03. We are proposing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 14, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact General 
Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 
45215; phone: 513-552-3272; 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 781-238-7759.

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-2018-
0224; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is listed above. Comments will be available in the AD docket 
shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McGuire, Aerospace 
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington MA; phone: 
781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0224; 
Product Identifier 2018-NE-01-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.

Discussion

    We were prompted to issue this NPRM based upon a report of a CVT 
failure leading to a loss of oil pressure and subsequent in-flight 
engine shutdown. During the event, the CVT failed due to oil leaking 
into the fan mid shaft, resulting in coking on the seal

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assembly and overpressurization of the CVT. This condition, if not 
addressed, could result in failure of one or more engines, loss of 
thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 72-0331 R01, dated 
August 21, 2017. The SB describes procedures for replacing air/oil 
extension ducts, P/N 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, with an extension duct 
eligible for installation.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require removal of an affected extension 
duct and replacing it with a part eligible for installation.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 97 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Replacement of Extension Duct.........  4 work-hours x $85 per           $16,270         $16,610      $1,611,170
                                         hour = $340.
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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

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2018-0224; Product 
Identifier 2018-NE-01-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 14, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64, -
1B64/P1, -1B64/P2, -1B67, -1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, -1B70/75/P1, -
1B70/75/P2, -1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -
1B74/75/P2 engines with Air/Oil Extension Duct, part number (P/N) 
2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine 
Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of a center vent tube (CVT) 
failure. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the CVT. The 
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of one 
or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    At the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this 
AD, remove air/oil extension ducts, P/N 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, 
and replace with a part eligible for installation.

(h) Definition

    For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the 
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the 
separation of pairs of major mating engine case flanges, except for 
the following situations, which do not constitute an engine shop 
visit:
    (1) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of 
transportation of the engine without subsequent maintenance.
    (2) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purpose of 
replacing the fan or propulsor without subsequent maintenance.

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(i) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install an Air/Oil 
Extension Duct, P/N 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, into a fan mid shaft 
Assembly.

(j) 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 (k)(1) of this AD.
    (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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Christopher 
McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington MA; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, 
Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; 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 781-238-7759.

    Issued in Burlington, MA, on April 25, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-09010 Filed 4-27-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 83 / Monday, April 30, 2018 / Proposed Rules 18747 under the Federal Food, Drug and § 205.605 [Amended] p.m., Monday through Friday, except Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), nor ■ 3. Amend § 205.605 paragraph (b) by Federal holidays. the authority of the Administrator of the removing ‘‘Potassium acid tartrate.’’ For service information identified in Environmental Protection Agency under ■ 4. Amend § 205.606, by redesignating this NPRM, contact General Electric the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and paragraphs (o) through (t) as (p) through Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.). (u) and adding new paragraph (o) to Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; read as follows: phone: 513–552–3272; email: C. Paperwork Reduction Act aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may § 205.606 Nonorganically produced view this service information at the No additional collection or agricultural products allowed as ingredients recordkeeping requirements are FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards in or on processed products labeled as imposed on the public by this proposed ‘‘organic.’’ Branch, 1200 District Avenue, rule. Accordingly, OMB clearance is not Burlington, MA. For information on the * * * * * availability of this material at the FAA, required by the Paperwork Reduction (o) Potassium acid tartrate. Act of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501, Chapter 35. call 781–238–7759. * * * * * D. Executive Order 13175 Examining the AD Docket Dated: April 24, 2018. Bruce Summers, You may examine the AD docket on This proposed rule has been reviewed the internet at http:// in accordance with the requirements of Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for Executive Order 13175, Consultation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– and Coordination with Indian Tribal [FR Doc. 2018–08991 Filed 4–27–18; 8:45 am] 0224; or in person at Docket Operations Governments. The review reveals that BILLING CODE 3410–02–P between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday this regulation will not have substantial through Friday, except Federal holidays. and direct effects on tribal governments The AD docket contains this NPRM, the and will not have significant tribal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regulatory evaluation, any comments implications. received, and other information. The Federal Aviation Administration E. General Notice of Public Rulemaking street address for Docket Operations 14 CFR Part 39 (phone: 800–647–5527) is listed above. This proposed rule reflects Comments will be available in the AD recommendations submitted by the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0224; Product docket shortly after receipt. NOSB to the Secretary to add one Identifier 2018–NE–01–AD] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: substance to the National List and to Christopher McGuire, Aerospace reclassify one substance on the National Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 List. A 60-day period for interested District Avenue, Burlington MA; phone: persons to comment on this rule is AGENCY: Federal Aviation 781–238–7120; fax: 781–238–7199; provided. Administration (FAA), DOT. email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 205 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (NPRM). Administrative practice and Comments Invited procedure, Agriculture, Animals, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new We invite you to send any written Archives and records, Imports, Labeling, airworthiness directive (AD) for all relevant data, views, or arguments about Organically produced products, Plants, General Electric Company (GE) GEnx– this proposal. Send your comments to Reporting and recordkeeping 1B engines. This proposed AD was an address listed under the ADDRESSES requirements, Seals and insignia, Soil prompted by a report of a center vent section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– conservation. tube (CVT) failure leading to a loss of oil 2018–0224; Product Identifier 2018– pressure and subsequent in-flight engine NE–01–AD’’ at the beginning of your For the reasons set forth in the shutdown. This proposed AD would comments. We specifically invite preamble, 7 CFR part 205, subpart G is require removal of the Air/Oil Extension comments on the overall regulatory, proposed to be amended as follows: Ducts, part numbers (P/N) 2332M85P01 economic, environmental, and energy PART 205—NATIONAL ORGANIC or 2331M25G03. We are proposing this aspects of this NPRM. We will consider PROGRAM AD to address the unsafe condition on all comments received by the closing these products. date and may amend this NPRM ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR DATES: We must receive comments on because of those comments. part 205 continues to read as follows: this proposed AD by June 14, 2018. We will post all comments we ADDRESSES: You may send comments, receive, without change, to http:// Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501–6522. using the procedures found in 14 CFR www.regulations.gov, including any 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following personal information you provide. We ■ 2. Amend § 205.603 by redesignating methods: will also post a report summarizing each paragraphs (b)(2) through (b)(8) as (b)(3) • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to substantive verbal contact we receive through (b)(9) and adding new http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the about this NPRM. paragraph (b)(2) to read as follows: instructions for submitting comments. nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with PROPOSALS Discussion § 205.603 Synthetic substances allowed • Fax: 202–493–2251. for use in organic livestock production. • Mail: U.S. Department of We were prompted to issue this * * * * * Transportation, Docket Operations, NPRM based upon a report of a CVT M–30, West Building Ground Floor, failure leading to a loss of oil pressure (b) * * * and subsequent in-flight engine Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey (2) Elemental sulfur—for treatment of Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. shutdown. 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18748 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 83 / Monday, April 30, 2018 / Proposed Rules assembly and overpressurization of the 2331M25G03, with an extension duct Proposed AD Requirements CVT. This condition, if not addressed, eligible for installation. This proposed AD would require could result in failure of one or more removal of an affected extension duct engines, loss of thrust control, and loss FAA’s Determination and replacing it with a part eligible for of the airplane. We are proposing this AD because we installation. Related Service Information evaluated all the relevant information Costs of Compliance and determined the unsafe condition We reviewed GE GEnx–1B Service described previously is likely to exist or We estimate that this proposed AD Bulletin (SB) 72–0331 R01, dated develop in other products of the same affects 97 engines installed on airplanes August 21, 2017. The SB describes type design. of U.S. registry. procedures for replacing air/oil We estimate the following costs to extension ducts, P/N 2332M85P01 or comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators Replacement of Extension Duct ..................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ............. $16,270 $16,610 $1,611,170 Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and (b) Affected ADs Title 49 of the United States Code responsibilities among the various None. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government. (c) Applicability rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: This AD applies to General Electric section 106, describes the authority of Company (GE) GEnx–1B64, –1B64/P1, the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, –1B64/P2, –1B67, –1B67/P1, –1B67/P2, Aviation Programs, describes in more –1B70, –1B70/75/P1, –1B70/75/P2, –1B70/ detail the scope of the Agency’s (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under P1, –1B70/P2, –1B70C/P1, –1B70C/P2, authority. the DOT Regulatory Policies and –1B74/75/P1, –1B74/75/P2 engines with Air/ We are issuing this rulemaking under Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Oil Extension Duct, part number (P/N) the authority described in Subtitle VII, 1979), 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, installed. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (d) Subject ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with (4) Will not have a significant Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in economic impact, positive or negative, Code 7250, Turbine Section. air commerce by prescribing regulations on a substantial number of small entities (e) Unsafe Condition for practices, methods, and procedures under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by reports of a the Administrator finds necessary for Flexibility Act. center vent tube (CVT) failure. We are issuing safety in air commerce. This regulation List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 this AD to prevent failure of the CVT. The is within the scope of that authority unsafe condition, if not addressed, could because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation result in failure of one or more engines, loss that is likely to exist or develop on safety, Incorporation by reference, of thrust control, and loss of the airplane. products identified in this rulemaking Safety. (f) Compliance action. The Proposed Amendment This AD is issued in accordance with Comply with this AD within the authority delegated by the Executive Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already Director, Aircraft Certification Service, delegated to me by the Administrator, done. as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (g) Required Actions In accordance with that order, issuance 39 as follows: At the next engine shop visit after the of ADs is normally a function of the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS effective date of this AD, remove air/oil Compliance and Airworthiness DIRECTIVES extension ducts, P/N 2332M85P01 or Division, but during this transition 2331M25G03, and replace with a part eligible period, the Executive Director has ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 for installation. delegated the authority to issue ADs continues to read as follows: (h) Definition applicable to engines, propellers, and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine associated appliances to the Manager, shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, § 39.13 [Amended] the shop for maintenance involving the Policy and Innovation Division. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding separation of pairs of major mating engine nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with PROPOSALS Regulatory Findings the following new airworthiness case flanges, except for the following directive (AD): situations, which do not constitute an engine We determined that this proposed AD shop visit: would not have federalism implications General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA– 2018–0224; Product Identifier 2018–NE– (1) Separation of engine flanges solely for under Executive Order 13132. This the purposes of transportation of the engine 01–AD. proposed AD would not have a without subsequent maintenance. substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Comments Due Date (2) Separation of engine flanges solely for the relationship between the national We must receive comments by June 14, the purpose of replacing the fan or propulsor government and the States, or on the 2018. without subsequent maintenance. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:05 Apr 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\30APP1.SGM 30APP1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 83 / Monday, April 30, 2018 / Proposed Rules 18749 (i) Installation Prohibition the airplane maintenance manual this proposal. Send your comments to After the effective date of this AD, do not (AMM) maintenance requirements and an address listed under the ADDRESSES install an Air/Oil Extension Duct, P/N airworthiness limitations. This section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2332M85P01 or 2331M25G03, into a fan mid proposed AD would require revising the 2018–0306; Product Identifier 2018– shaft Assembly. maintenance or inspection program, as NM–039–AD’’ at the beginning of your (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance applicable, to incorporate new comments. We specifically invite (AMOCs) maintenance requirements and comments on the overall regulatory, (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has airworthiness limitations. We are economic, environmental, and energy the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD proposing this AD to address the unsafe aspects of this NPRM. We will consider if requested using the procedures found in 14 condition on these products. all comments received by the closing CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, DATES: We must receive comments on date and may amend this NPRM based send your request to your principal inspector this proposed AD by June 14, 2018. on those comments. or local Flight Standards District Office, as ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We will post all comments we appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, using the procedures found in 14 CFR receive, without change, to http:// send it to the attention of the person 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following www.regulations.gov, including any identified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. methods: personal information you provide. We (2) Before using any approved AMOC, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to will also post a report summarizing each notify your appropriate principal inspector, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the substantive verbal contact we receive or lacking a principal inspector, the manager instructions for submitting comments. about this NPRM. of the local flight standards district office/ • Fax: 202–493–2251. certificate holding district office. • Mail: U.S. Department of Discussion (k) Related Information Transportation, Docket Operations, M– The European Aviation Safety Agency (1) For more information about this AD, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room (EASA), which is the Technical Agent contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, for the Member States of the European Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Washington, DC 20590. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Avenue, Burlington MA; phone: 781–238– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Directive 2017–0236, dated November 7120; fax: 781–238–7199; email: address above between 9 a.m. and 5 30, 2017 (referred to after this as the chris.mcguire@faa.gov. p.m., Monday through Friday, except (2) For service information identified in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Federal holidays. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct this AD, contact General Electric Company, For service information identified in GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, an unsafe condition for all Dassault this NPRM, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Aviation Model FALCON 2000 Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513–552–3272; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. airplanes. The MCAI states: may view this service information at the Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–440–6700; internet The airworthiness limitations for Dassault FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, http://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You Falcon 2000 aeroplanes, which are approved MA. For information on the availability of may view this service information at the by EASA, are currently defined and this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. published in Aircraft Maintenance Manual FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 (AMM) Airworthiness Limitations Section Issued in Burlington, MA, on April 25, South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For (ALS) Chapter 5–40. These instructions have 2018. information on the availability of this been identified as mandatory for continued Robert J. Ganley, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. airworthiness. Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Examining the AD Docket Failure to accomplish these instructions Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., [FR Doc. 2018–09010 Filed 4–27–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on reduced controllability of the airplane]. the internet at http:// EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2012– BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for 0156 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014– and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 03–12 Amendment 39–17749 (79 FR 11693, 0306; or in person at the Docket March 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–03–12’’)], DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION requiring the actions described in Dassault Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Falcon 2000 AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays. The AD docket 113876) at Revision 17. Since that AD was issued, Dassault 14 CFR Part 39 contains this NPRM, the regulatory published Revision 18 of Dassault Falcon evaluation, any comments received, and 2000 AMM Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113876), [Docket No. FAA–2018–0306; Product other information. The street address for containing new and/or more restrictive Identifier 2018–NM–039–AD] the Docket Operations office (telephone maintenance tasks and introducing (among RIN 2120–AA64 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES other changes) the Corrosion Prevention and section. Comments will be available in Control Programme. Airworthiness Directives; Dassault the AD docket shortly after receipt. For the reason described above, this Aviation Airplanes [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, AD 2012–0156, which is superseded, and AGENCY: Federal Aviation requires accomplishment of the actions Administration (FAA), DOT. International Section, Transport nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with PROPOSALS specified in Dassault Falcon 2000 AMM ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South Chapter 5–40 (DGT 113876) at (NPRM). 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; Revision 18 * * *. telephone and fax 206–231–3226. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may examine the MCAI in the airworthiness directive (AD) for all AD docket on the internet at http:// Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 2000 Comments Invited www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes. This proposed AD was We invite you to send any written and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– prompted by the manufacturer revising relevant data, views, or arguments about 0306. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:05 Apr 27, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\30APP1.SGM 30APP1


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sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 14, 2018.
ContactChristopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington MA; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 18747 
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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