83 FR 22836 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 96 (May 17, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 96 (May 17, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-10657 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 96 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 22836-22839] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-10657] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0443; Product Identifier 2018-NE-14-AD; Amendment 39-19286; AD 2018-10-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-09-10 for all CFM International S.A. (CFM) Model CFM56-7B engines. AD 2018-09-10 required initial and repetitive inspections of the concave and convex sides of the fan blade dovetail to detect cracking and replacement of any blades found cracked. This AD requires the same initial and repetitive inspections but revises the compliance time for the initial inspections of certain higher-risk fan blades. This AD was prompted by a recent engine failure due to a fractured fan blade that resulted in the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization, and prompting an emergency descent. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 1, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 1, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of May 14, 2018 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018). We must receive any comments on this AD by July 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 CFM International Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877-432-3272; fax: 877-432-3329; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.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 781-238-7759. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0443. 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- 0443; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- [[Page 22837]] 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 01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued AD 2018-09-10, Amendment 39-19267 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018), (``AD 2018-09-10''), for all CFM model CFM56-7B engines. AD 2018-09-10 required initial and repetitive inspections of the concave and convex sides of the fan blade dovetail to detect cracking and replacement of any blades found cracked. AD 2018-09-10 resulted from a recent event involving an engine failure due to a fractured fan blade leading to the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization and prompting an emergency descent. One passenger fatality occurred as a result. We issued AD 2018-09-10 to prevent failure of the fan blade due to cracking, which could lead to an engine in-flight shutdown (IFSD), uncontained release of debris, damage to the airplane, and possible airplane decompression. Actions Since AD 2018-09-10 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2018-09-10, an investigation of this event has determined new methods for identifying applicable parts as well as the need to reduce the compliance time for certain fan blades. Therefore, this AD requires inspection of higher risk fan blades, identified using one of the methods in CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018, within 30 days from the effective date of the AD. The remaining fan blades must be inspected within 90 days from the effective date of the AD or prior to accumulating 20,000 flight cycles. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018, and Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the CFM56-7B Engine Shop Manual (ESM), Revision 57, dated January 15, 2018. CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, describes procedures for performing an ultrasonic inspection (USI) of the affected fan blades. Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the CFM56-7B ESM, describes procedures for performing an eddy current inspection (ECI) of the affected fan blades. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Other Related Service Information We also reviewed CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1019, dated March 24, 2017, and Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017; CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1024, dated July 26, 2017; and CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, dated April 20, 2018, and General Electric Field Support Technology (FST) procedure 2370, dated December 9, 2016. These SBs and the FST provide information on performing the USI. 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 initial and repetitive ultrasonic or eddy current inspection of certain fan blades and, if they fail the inspection, their replacement with parts eligible for installation. 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 certain fan blades must be inspected, and, if needed, replaced before further flight. Failure to inspect and replace these parts within the required compliance times could lead to failure of the fan blades, engine IFSD, uncontained release of debris, damage to the airplane, and possible airplane decompression. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reasons 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-2018-0443 and product identifier 2018-NE-14-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 3,716 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect engine fan blade............ 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $631,720 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: [[Page 22838]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace fan blade............................ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $8,500 $8,585 $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. 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 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-09-10, Amendment 39-19267 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018) and adding the following new AD: 2018-10-11 CFM International S.A.: Amendment 39-19286; Docket No. FAA-2018-0443; Product Identifier 2018-NE-14-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 1, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2018-09-10, Amendment 39-19267 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018). (c) Applicability This AD applies to CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B22, CFM56-7B22/B1, CFM56-7B24, CFM56-7B24/B1, CFM56-7B26, CFM56-7B26/B2, CFM56-7B27, CFM56-7B27A, CFM56-7B26/B1, CFM56-7B27/ B1, CFM56-7B27/B3, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B22/2, CFM56-7B24/2, CFM56- 7B26/2, CFM56-7B27/2, CFM56-7B20/3, CFM56-7B22/3, CFM56-7B22/3B1, CFM56-7B24/3, CFM56-7B24/3B1, CFM56-7B26/3, CFM56-7B26/3B1, CFM56- 7B26/3B2, CFM56-7B27/3, CFM56-7B27/3B1, CFM56-7B27/3B3, CFM56-7B27A/ 3, CFM56-7B26/3F, CFM56-7B26/3B2F, CFM56-7B27/3F, CFM56-7B27/3B1F, CFM56-7B20E, CFM56-7B22E, CFM56-7B22E/B1, CFM56-7B24E, CFM56-7B24E/ B1, CFM56-7B26E, CFM56-7B26E/B1, CFM56-7B26E/B2, CFM56-7B27AE, CFM56-7B27E, CFM56-7B27E/B1, CFM56-7B27E/B3, CFM56-7B26E/F, CFM56- 7B26E/B2F, CFM56-7B27E/F, and CFM56-7B27E/B1F engine models. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a recent engine failure due to a fan blade fracture leading to the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization, and prompting an emergency descent. One passenger fatality occurred as a result. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fan blade. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the fan blade, the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization, and prompting an emergency descent. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Perform an ultrasonic inspection (USI) or eddy current inspection (ECI) of the concave and convex sides of the fan blade dovetail as follows: (i) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, perform an initial inspection of the fan blades identified using the criteria in Planning Information, either paragraph 1.C.2.(a), 1.C.2.(b), or 1.C.2.(c), of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018. (ii) For all fan blades not inspected in accordance with paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, perform an initial inspection prior to accumulating 20,000 flight cycles on the fan blade or within 90 days from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (iii) Thereafter, repeat this inspection no later than 3,000 cycles since the last inspection. (iv) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A.(3)(a) through (i), of CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018, to perform a USI or use the instructions in Subtask 72-21- 01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from CFM CFM56-7B Engine Shop Manual, Revision 57, dated January 15, 2018, to perform an ECI. (2) If any unserviceable indication, as specified in the applicable service information in paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this AD, is found during the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD, replace the fan blade before further flight with a part eligible for installation. (h) Installation Prohibition Do not install any replacement fan blade unless it meets one of the following criteria: (1) The replacement fan blade has fewer than 20,000 cycles since new, or; (2) The replacement fan blade has been inspected in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Definition For the purpose of this AD, a ``replacement fan blade'' is a fan blade that is being installed into an engine from which it was not previously removed. Removing and reinstalling a fan blade for the purpose of relubrication is not subject to the Installation Prohibition of this AD. (j) Credit for Previous Actions (1) You may take credit for the USI required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those [[Page 22839]] actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1019, dated March 24, 2017; or Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017; or CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1024, dated July 26, 2017; CFM SB CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, dated April 20, 2018; or General Electric Field Support Technology procedure 2370, dated December 9, 2016. (2) You may take credit for an ECI using the instructions in Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the CFM56- 7B Engine Shop Manual, earlier than Revision 57, dated January 15, 2018. (k) 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 (l) of this AD. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (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. (3) For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov. (m) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 1, 2018. (i) CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56-7B S/B 72-1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on May 14, 2018 (83 FR 19176, May 2, 2018). (i) Subtask 72-21-01-220-091, of Task 72-21-01-200-001, from the CFM CFM56-7B Engine Shop Manual, Revision 57, dated January 15, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (5) For CFM service information identified in this AD, contact CFM International Inc., Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877-432-3272; fax: 877- 432-3329; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. (7) 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 May 15, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-10657 Filed 5-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(4) One or more adverse events. (b) A report of all adverse events penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss
* * * * * reports received by a licensee or of pressurization, and prompting an
permittee must be compiled and emergency descent. We are issuing this
PART 116—RECORDS AND REPORTS submitted to the Animal and Plant AD to address the unsafe condition on
Health Inspection Service. The these products.
■ 3. The authority citation for part 116 frequency of report submission is as DATES: This AD is effective June 1, 2018.
continues to read as follows: follows: The Director of the Federal Register
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 151–159; 7 CFR 2.22, (1) Immediate notification is required approved the incorporation by reference
2.80, and 371.4. if at any time there are indications that of a certain publication listed in this AD
■ 4. In § 116.1, paragraph (a)(3) is raise questions regarding the purity, as of June 1, 2018.
revised to read as follows: safety, potency, or efficacy of a product, The Director of the Federal Register
or if it appears that there may be a approved the incorporation by reference
§ 116.1 Applicability and general problem regarding the preparation, of a certain other publication listed in
considerations. testing, or distribution of a product. this AD as of May 14, 2018 (83 FR
(a) * * * (2) Adverse event reports determined 19176, May 2, 2018).
(3) Records (other than disposition by the licensee or permittee to be We must receive any comments on
records and adverse event records) product-related, serious, and this AD by July 2, 2018.
required by this part must be completed unexpected must also be reported
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
by the licensee, permittee, or foreign immediately.
(3) All other adverse event reports using the procedures found in 14 CFR
manufacturer, as the case may be, before 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
any portion of a serial of any product must be reported within 90 calendar
days of the date the report was first methods:
may be marketed in the United States or • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
exported. received.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
* * * * * (Approved by the Office of Management and instructions for submitting comments.
■ 5. Section 116.8 is revised to read as
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follows: Done in Washington, DC, this 11th day of • Mail: U.S. Department of
May 2018. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
§ 116.8 Completion and retention of Kevin Shea, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
records.
Administrator, Animal and Plant Health W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
All records (other than disposition Inspection Service. Washington, DC 20590.
records and adverse event records) [FR Doc. 2018–10540 Filed 5–16–18; 8:45 am] • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
required by this part must be completed BILLING CODE 3410–34–P Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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records must be retained at the licensed Federal Aviation Administration except Federal holidays.
or foreign establishment or permittee’s For service information identified in
place of business for a period of 2 years 14 CFR Part 39 this final rule, contact CFM
after the expiration date of a product or International Inc., Aviation Operations
longer as may be required by the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0443; Product
Identifier 2018–NE–14–AD; Amendment 39–
Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room
Administrator. 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877–
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■ 6. Section 116.9 is added to read as view this service information at the
Airworthiness Directives; CFM FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
follows: International S.A. Turbofan Engines Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
§ 116.9 Recording and reporting adverse AGENCY: Federal Aviation Burlington, MA. For information on the
events. Administration (FAA), DOT. availability of this material at the FAA,
(a) Licensees and permittees must ACTION: Final rule; request for call 781–238–7759. It is also available
maintain a detailed record for every comments. on the internet at http://
adverse event report the licensee or www.regulations.gov by searching for
permittee receives for any biological SUMMARY: We are superseding and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
product it produces or distributes. Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–09– 0443.
These records shall be maintained for a 10 for all CFM International S.A. (CFM)
period of 3 years after the date the Model CFM56–7B engines. AD 2018– Examining the AD Docket
adverse event report is received. The 09–10 required initial and repetitive You may examine the AD docket on
adverse event report form and guidance inspections of the concave and convex the internet at http://
on how to complete it, including sides of the fan blade dovetail to detect www.regulations.gov by searching for
guidance specific to the various cracking and replacement of any blades and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
information blocks on the form, is found cracked. This AD requires the 0443; or in person at Docket Operations
available on the APHIS website at same initial and repetitive inspections between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ but revises the compliance time for the through Friday, except Federal holidays.
ourfocus/animalhealth/veterinary- initial inspections of certain higher-risk The AD docket contains this final rule,
biologics or by writing to APHIS Center fan blades. This AD was prompted by a the regulatory evaluation, any
for Veterinary Biologics, 1920 Dayton recent engine failure due to a fractured comments received, and other
Avenue, P.O. Box 844, Ames, Iowa fan blade that resulted in the engine information. The street address for
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace fan blade ........................................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................... $8,500 $8,585
Authority for This Rulemaking PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS failure of the fan blade, the engine inlet cowl
DIRECTIVES disintegrating and debris penetrating the
Title 49 of the United States Code fuselage, causing a loss of pressurization, and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue prompting an emergency descent.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
continues to read as follows: (f) Compliance
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Comply with this AD within the
Aviation Programs, describes in more compliance times specified, unless already
§ 39.13 [Amended] done.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (g) Required Actions
We are issuing this rulemaking under removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (1) Perform an ultrasonic inspection (USI)
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 2018–09–10, Amendment 39–19267 (83 or eddy current inspection (ECI) of the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, FR 19176, May 2, 2018) and adding the concave and convex sides of the fan blade
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that following new AD: dovetail as follows:
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2018–10–11 CFM International S.A.: (i) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, perform an initial inspection of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–19286; Docket No.
FAA–2018–0443; Product Identifier the fan blades identified using the criteria in
air commerce by prescribing regulations Planning Information, either paragraph
for practices, methods, and procedures 2018–NE–14–AD.
1.C.2.(a), 1.C.2.(b), or 1.C.2.(c), of CFM
the Administrator finds necessary for (a) Effective Date Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56–7B S/B 72–
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD is effective June 1, 2018. 1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, 2018.
is within the scope of that authority (ii) For all fan blades not inspected in
because it addresses an unsafe condition (b) Affected ADs accordance with paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD replaces AD 2018–09–10, AD, perform an initial inspection prior to
Amendment 39–19267 (83 FR 19176, May 2, accumulating 20,000 flight cycles on the fan
products identified in this rulemaking blade or within 90 days from the effective
action. 2018).
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(c) Applicability (iii) Thereafter, repeat this inspection no
Regulatory Findings
This AD applies to CFM International S.A. later than 3,000 cycles since the last
This AD will not have federalism (CFM) CFM56–7B20, CFM56–7B22, CFM56– inspection.
implications under Executive Order 7B22/B1, CFM56–7B24, CFM56–7B24/B1, (iv) Use the Accomplishment Instructions,
13132. This AD will not have a CFM56–7B26, CFM56–7B26/B2, CFM56– paragraphs 3.A.(3)(a) through (i), of CFM SB
substantial direct effect on the States, on 7B27, CFM56–7B27A, CFM56–7B26/B1, CFM56–7B S/B 72–1033, Revision 01, dated
CFM56–7B27/B1, CFM56–7B27/B3, CFM56– May 9, 2018, to perform a USI or use the
the relationship between the national
7B20/2, CFM56–7B22/2, CFM56–7B24/2, instructions in Subtask 72–21–01–220–091,
government and the States, or on the of Task 72–21–01–200–001, from CFM
distribution of power and CFM56–7B26/2, CFM56–7B27/2, CFM56–
7B20/3, CFM56–7B22/3, CFM56–7B22/3B1, CFM56–7B Engine Shop Manual, Revision
responsibilities among the various CFM56–7B24/3, CFM56–7B24/3B1, CFM56– 57, dated January 15, 2018, to perform an
levels of government. 7B26/3, CFM56–7B26/3B1, CFM56–7B26/ ECI.
For the reasons discussed above, I 3B2, CFM56–7B27/3, CFM56–7B27/3B1, (2) If any unserviceable indication, as
certify that this AD: CFM56–7B27/3B3, CFM56–7B27A/3, specified in the applicable service
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory CFM56–7B26/3F, CFM56–7B26/3B2F, information in paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this AD,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, CFM56–7B27/3F, CFM56–7B27/3B1F, is found during the inspections required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, replace the fan
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under CFM56–7B20E, CFM56–7B22E, CFM56–
blade before further flight with a part eligible
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 7B22E/B1, CFM56–7B24E, CFM56–7B24E/
for installation.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), B1, CFM56–7B26E, CFM56–7B26E/B1,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation CFM56–7B26E/B2, CFM56–7B27AE, (h) Installation Prohibition
in Alaska, and CFM56–7B27E, CFM56–7B27E/B1, CFM56– Do not install any replacement fan blade
(4) Will not have a significant 7B27E/B3, CFM56–7B26E/F, CFM56–7B26E/ unless it meets one of the following criteria:
B2F, CFM56–7B27E/F, and CFM56–7B27E/ (1) The replacement fan blade has fewer
economic impact, positive or negative,
B1F engine models. than 20,000 cycles since new, or;
on a substantial number of small entities
(d) Subject (2) The replacement fan blade has been
under the criteria of the Regulatory
inspected in accordance with paragraph (g) of
Flexibility Act. Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) this AD.
Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Section. (i) Definition
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (e) Unsafe Condition For the purpose of this AD, a ‘‘replacement
safety, Incorporation by reference, fan blade’’ is a fan blade that is being
Safety. This AD was prompted by a recent engine installed into an engine from which it was
failure due to a fan blade fracture leading to not previously removed. Removing and
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Adoption of the Amendment the engine inlet cowl disintegrating and reinstalling a fan blade for the purpose of
debris penetrating the fuselage, causing a loss relubrication is not subject to the Installation
Accordingly, under the authority of pressurization, and prompting an Prohibition of this AD.
delegated to me by the Administrator, emergency descent. One passenger fatality
the FAA amends part 39 of the Federal occurred as a result. We are issuing this AD (j) Credit for Previous Actions
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) as to prevent failure of the fan blade. The unsafe (1) You may take credit for the USI
follows: condition, if not addressed, could result in required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
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actions were performed before the effective (4) The following service information was DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 19,
date of this AD using CFM SB CFM56–7B S/ approved for IBR on May 14, 2018 (83 FR 2018. The Director of the Federal
B 72–1019, dated March 24, 2017; or 19176, May 2, 2018). Register approves this incorporation by
Revision 1, dated June 13, 2017; or CFM SB (i) Subtask 72–21–01–220–091, of Task 72–
CFM56–7B S/B 72–1024, dated July 26, 2017;
reference action under title 1, Code of
21–01–200–001, from the CFM CFM56–7B
CFM SB CFM56–7B S/B 72–1033, dated Engine Shop Manual, Revision 57, dated Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
April 20, 2018; or General Electric Field January 15, 2018. the annual revision of FAA Order
Support Technology procedure 2370, dated (ii) Reserved. 7400.11 and publication of conforming
December 9, 2016. (5) For CFM service information identified amendments.
(2) You may take credit for an ECI using in this AD, contact CFM International Inc., ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
the instructions in Subtask 72–21–01–220– Aviation Operations Center, 1 Neumann
091, of Task 72–21–01–200–001, from the Way, M/D Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45125;
Airspace Designations and Reporting
CFM56–7B Engine Shop Manual, earlier than phone: 877–432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329; Points, and subsequent amendments can
Revision 57, dated January 15, 2018. email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (6) You may view this service information air_traffic/publications/. For further
(AMOCs) at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards information, you can contact the
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division, 1200 Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
Administration, 800 Independence
information on the availability of this Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
if requested using the procedures found in 14 material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
(7) You may view this service information
send your request to your principal inspector that is incorporated by reference at the
also available for inspection at the
or local Flight Standards District Office, as National Archives and Records National Archives and Records
appropriate. If sending information directly Administration (NARA). For information on Administration (NARA). For
to the manager of the certification office, the availability of this material at NARA, call information on the availability of FAA
send it to the attention of the person 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. You
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 741–6030, or go to https://
locations.html. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on ibr-locations.html.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, May 15, 2018. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Robert J. Ganley, Designations and Reporting Points, is
of the local flight standards district office/ Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards published yearly and effective on
certificate holding district office. Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. September 15.
(3) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for [FR Doc. 2018–10657 Filed 5–16–18; 8:45 am] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Compliance (RC), the provisions of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Fornito, Operations Support Group,
paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
apply. Administration, 1701 Columbia Av,
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
305–6364.
Federal Aviation Administration
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
for any deviations to RC steps, including 14 CFR Part 71
substeps and identified figures. Authority for This Rulemaking
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be [Docket No. FAA–2017–1089; Airspace The FAA’s authority to issue rules
deviated from using accepted methods in Docket No. 17–AEA–21]
accordance with the operator’s maintenance regarding aviation safety is found in
or inspection program without obtaining Title 49 of the United States Code.
RIN 2120–AA66 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can authority of the FAA Administrator.
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
still be done as specified, and the airplane Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
can be put back in an airworthy condition. Hamilton, NY
describes in more detail the scope of the
(l) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
For more information about this AD, Administration (FAA), DOT. promulgated under the authority
contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace ACTION: Final rule. described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– SUMMARY: This action amends Class E section, the FAA is charged with
238–7120; fax: 781–238–7199; email: airspace extending upward from 700 prescribing regulations to assign the use
chris.mcguire@faa.gov. feet or more above the surface at of airspace necessary to ensure the
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference Hamilton Municipal Airport (formerly safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Elisha Payne Airport), Hamilton, NY, to airspace. This regulation is within the
approved the incorporation by reference accommodate airspace reconfiguration scope of that authority as it amends
(IBR) of the service information listed in this due to the decommissioning of the Class E airspace at Hamilton Municipal
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Georgetown VHF omni-directional radio Airport, Hamilton, NY, to support IFR
part 51. range tactical air navigation aid operations at the airport.
(2) You must use this service information (VORTAC), and cancellation of the
as applicable to do the actions required by History
VORTAC approach. Controlled airspace
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this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. is necessary for the safety and The FAA published a notice of
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on June 1, 2018.
management of instrument flight rules proposed rulemaking in the Federal
(i) CFM Service Bulletin (SB) CFM56–7B (IFR) operations at the airport. This Register for Docket No. FAA–2017–1089
S/B 72–1033, Revision 01, dated May 9, action also updates the geographic (83 FR 5748, February 9, 2018)
2018. coordinates of the airport, and updates proposing to amend Class E airspace
(ii) Reserved. the airport name. extending upward from 700 feet or more
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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 June 1, 2018. | |
| Contact | Christopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 22836 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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