83 FR 43739 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 167 (August 28, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 167 (Tuesday, August 28, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43739-43742] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-18576] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0792; Product Identifier 2017-NE-28-AD; Amendment 39-19336; AD 2018-15-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2, CF6-80A3, CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3, CF6-80C2A5, CF6-80C2A5F, CF6- 80C2A8, CF6-80C2B1, CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B2, CF6-80C2B2F, CF6-80C2B4, CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6-80C2B6, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B6FA, CF6- 80C2B7F, CF6-80C2D1F, CF6-80C2L1F, and CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by an uncontained failure of a high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2 disk that resulted in a fire. This AD requires ultrasonic inspection (UI) of HPT stage 1 and 2 disks. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 2, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 2, 2018. [[Page 43740]] ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: [email protected]. You may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. 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-2017-0792. 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- 0792; 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 address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Smith, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781- 238-7735; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain GE CF6-80A, CF6-80A1, CF6-80A2, CF6-80A3, CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6- 80C2A3, CF6-80C2A5, CF6-80C2A5F, CF6-80C2A8, CF6-80C2B1, CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B2, CF6-80C2B2F, CF6-80C2B4, CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6- 80C2B6, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B6FA, CF6-80C2B7F, CF6-80C2D1F, CF6- 80C2L1F, and CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines with HPT disks with part numbers and serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in Table 1 and 2 of Appendix A in GE Service Bulletin (SB) CF6-80C2 SB 72-1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018 and Table 1 of Appendix A in GE SB CF6-80A SB 72-0869 R01, dated October 19, 2017. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on March 30, 2018 (83 FR 13703). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on September 7, 2017 (82 FR 42261). The NPRM proposed to require UI of HPT stage 1 and 2 disks. The NPRM was prompted by an uncontained failure of an HPT stage 2 disk that resulted in a fire. The SNPRM proposed to require the same UI of HPT stage 1 and 2 disks, remove certain engine models, and to add a new part number to the applicability of this AD. The SNPRM also proposed to revise references to the service information in this AD because, since the publication of the NPRM, GE published the list of affected HPT S/Ns in two separate SBs applicable to the CF6-80A and CF6-80C2 engines. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Change the Applicability All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) requested that we change the applicability, paragraph (c), to include S/Ns that are listed in revisions of GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-1562 and GE CF6-80A SB 72-0869 that have not yet been published. ANA and JAL reasoned that the SB revisions will include an updated list of affected S/Ns. We disagree. While future SB revisions may include additional affected S/Ns, we do not require compliance based on service information that has not been published. The applicability of this AD is based on the most recently published service information. Any further change in applicability would require a notice and comment rulemaking for those affected S/Ns. We did not change this AD. Request To Improve the UI Criteria JAL requested that we improve the UI criteria to avoid false- positive indications resulting in rejection of disks. JAL reasoned that GE may publish a GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-1562 revision in which GE will modify the UI criteria. We disagree. While a future SB revision may include updated UI criteria, we do not require compliance based on service information that has not yet been published. We based the UI criteria on the most recently published service information. We will review any Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) requests submitted if different UI criteria, not specified in this AD, are desired. We did not change this AD. Request To Change the Definition of ``Piece-Part Exposure'' ANA requested that we change the definition of ``piece-part exposure'' to the separation of the HPT stage 1 or stage 2 disk from the thermal shield within the HPT rotor module. We disagree. The current definition is sufficient to describe the piece-part exposure. We did not change this AD. Support for the AD Boeing Company, FedEx, and United Airlines expressed support for the SNPRM as written. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018. The SB describes procedures for UI of CF6-80C2 turbofan engine HPT stage 1 and 2 disks. We also reviewed GE CF6-80A SB 72-0869 R01, dated October 19, 2017. The SB describes procedures for UI of CF6-80A turbofan engine HPT stage 2 disks. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 640 HPT disks on engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 43741]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UI of HPT disk........................ 10 work-hours x $85 per $0 $850 $544,000 hour = $850. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2018-15-04 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-19336; Docket No. FAA-2017-0792; Product Identifier 2017-NE-28-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A, CF6- 80A1, CF6-80A2, CF6-80A3, CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3, CF6- 80C2A5, CF6-80C2A5F, CF6-80C2A8, CF6-80C2B1, CF6-80C2B1F, CF6- 80C2B2, CF6-80C2B2F, CF6-80C2B4, CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6- 80C2B6, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B6FA, CF6-80C2B7F, CF6-80C2D1F, CF6- 80C2L1F, and CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines with high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks with serial numbers listed in Table 1 and 2 of Appendix A in GE CF6-80C2 Service Bulletin (SB) 72-1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018; and Table 1 of Appendix A in GE CF6-80A SB 72-0869 R01, dated October 19, 2017. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine/ Turboprop Engine--Turbine Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an uncontained failure of an HPT stage 2 disk. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage 1 disk (CF6-80C2) and the HPT stage 2 disk (CF6-80C2 and CF6-80A). The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in an uncontained HPT disk release, damage to the engine, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions After the effective date of this AD, perform an ultrasonic inspection (UI) for cracks in HPT stage 1 and stage 2 disks on the CF6-80C2 turbofan engine and in HPT stage 2 disks on the CF6-80A turbofan engine at each piece-part level exposure in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(2), in GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018, or the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.A.(2) in GE CF6-80A SB 72-0869 R01, dated October 19, 2017, as applicable to the engine model. (h) Non-Required Actions The reporting requirements specified in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A.(2)(c) and 3.A.(2)(f), of GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018, are not required by this AD. (i) Definition For the purpose of this AD, ``piece-part exposure'' of the HPT stage 1 or stage 2 disk is separation of that HPT disk from its mating rotor parts within the HPT rotor module (thermal shield and HPT stage 1 and stage 2 disk respectively). (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) 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. (k) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Matthew Smith, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781-238-7735; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. [[Page 43742]] (l) 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) CF6-80A Service Bulletin (SB) 72-0869 R01, dated October 19, 2017. (ii) GE CF6-80C2 SB 72-1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018. (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; email: [email protected]. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. (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 August 21, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-18576 Filed 8-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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nonsubstantive amendments to its defined in the Federal Register [Docket No. FAA–2017–0792; Product
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Code of Federal Regulations is amended General Electric Company (GE) CF6–
as follows: 80A, CF6–80A1, CF6–80A2, CF6–80A3,
I. Authority and Section-by-Section CF6–80C2A1, CF6–80C2A2, CF6–
Analysis PART 1102—APPRAISER 80C2A3, CF6–80C2A5, CF6–80C2A5F,
The ASC, since its creation under REGULATION CF6–80C2A8, CF6–80C2B1, CF6–
Title XI of the Financial Institutions 80C2B1F, CF6–80C2B2, CF6–80C2B2F,
Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act ■ 1. The authority citation for part 1102 CF6–80C2B4, CF6–80C2B4F, CF6–
of 1989, as amended (Title XI), has continues to read as follows: 80C2B5F, CF6–80C2B6, CF6–80C2B6F,
adopted and amended several Authority: 12 U.S.C. 3348(a), 3332, 3335, CF6–80C2B6FA, CF6–80C2B7F, CF6–
regulations that appear at 12 CFR part 3338 (a)(4)(B), 3348(c), 5 U.S.C. 552a, 553(e); 80C2D1F, CF6–80C2L1F, and CF6–
1102. These regulations, found in Executive Order 12600, 52 FR 23781 (3 CFR, 80C2K1F turbofan engines. This AD was
subparts A, B, C, D and E of that part, 1987 Comp., p. 235). prompted by an uncontained failure of
relate to the ASC’s implementation of ■ 2. In part 1102: a high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 2
The Privacy Act of 1974, the Freedom ■ a. Remove the words ‘‘2100 disk that resulted in a fire. This AD
of Information Act, and various sections Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 200, requires ultrasonic inspection (UI) of
of Title XI. Washington, DC 20037’’ wherever they HPT stage 1 and 2 disks. We are issuing
On October 1, 2018, the ASC is appear and add in their place the words, this AD to address the unsafe condition
moving its offices to 1325 G Street NW, ‘‘1325 G Street NW, Suite 500, on these products.
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contains references to the ASC’s ■ b. Remove the words ‘‘2000 K Street 2018.
previous addresses at 2000 K Street and NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20006’’ The Director of the Federal Register
2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, as well as wherever they appear and add in their approved the incorporation by reference
the present address at 1401 H Street place the words, ‘‘1325 G Street NW, of certain publications listed in this AD
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
UI of HPT disk ................................................ 10 work-hours × $85 per hour = $850 ........... $0 $850 $544,000
Authority for This Rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory (CF6–80C2 and CF6–80A). The unsafe
Flexibility Act. condition, if not addressed, could result in an
Title 49 of the United States Code uncontained HPT disk release, damage to the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engine, and damage to the airplane.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: safety, Incorporation by reference,
Comply with this AD within the
Aviation Programs, describes in more Safety. compliance times specified, unless already
detail the scope of the Agency’s Adoption of the Amendment done.
authority. Accordingly, under the authority (g) Required Actions
We are issuing this rulemaking under
delegated to me by the Administrator, After the effective date of this AD, perform
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as an ultrasonic inspection (UI) for cracks in
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
follows: HPT stage 1 and stage 2 disks on the CF6–
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
80C2 turbofan engine and in HPT stage 2
section, Congress charges the FAA with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS disks on the CF6–80A turbofan engine at
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DIRECTIVES each piece-part level exposure in accordance
air commerce by prescribing regulations with the Accomplishment Instructions,
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 paragraph 3.A.(2), in GE CF6–80C2 SB 72–
the Administrator finds necessary for continues to read as follows: 1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018, or the
safety in air commerce. This regulation Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
is within the scope of that authority 3.A.(2) in GE CF6–80A SB 72–0869 R01,
because it addresses an unsafe condition § 39.13 [Amended] dated October 19, 2017, as applicable to the
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding engine model.
products identified in this rulemaking the following new airworthiness (h) Non-Required Actions
action. directive (AD):
This AD is issued in accordance with The reporting requirements specified in the
authority delegated by the Executive 2018–15–04 General Electric Company: Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
Amendment 39–19336; Docket No. 3.A.(2)(c) and 3.A.(2)(f), of GE CF6–80C2 SB
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
FAA–2017–0792; Product Identifier 72–1562 R03, dated January 10, 2018, are not
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. required by this AD.
2017–NE–28–AD.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the (a) Effective Date (i) Definition
Compliance and Airworthiness This AD is effective October 2, 2018. For the purpose of this AD, ‘‘piece-part
Division, but during this transition exposure’’ of the HPT stage 1 or stage 2 disk
(b) Affected ADs
period, the Executive Director has is separation of that HPT disk from its mating
delegated the authority to issue ADs None. rotor parts within the HPT rotor module
applicable to engines, propellers, and (c) Applicability (thermal shield and HPT stage 1 and stage 2
associated appliances to the Manager, disk respectively).
This AD applies to General Electric
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Company (GE) CF6–80A, CF6–80A1, CF6– (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Policy and Innovation Division. 80A2, CF6–80A3, CF6–80C2A1, CF6– (AMOCs)
80C2A2, CF6–80C2A3, CF6–80C2A5, CF6– (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
Regulatory Findings 80C2A5F, CF6–80C2A8, CF6–80C2B1, CF6– the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
This AD will not have federalism 80C2B1F, CF6–80C2B2, CF6–80C2B2F, CF6– if requested using the procedures found in 14
implications under Executive Order 80C2B4, CF6–80C2B4F, CF6–80C2B5F, CF6–
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
13132. This AD will not have a 80C2B6, CF6–80C2B6F, CF6–80C2B6FA,
send your request to your principal inspector
substantial direct effect on the States, on CF6–80C2B7F, CF6–80C2D1F, CF6–
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
the relationship between the national 80C2L1F, and CF6–80C2K1F turbofan
appropriate. If sending information directly
engines with high-pressure turbine (HPT)
government and the States, or on the disks with serial numbers listed in Table 1 to the manager of the certification office send
distribution of power and and 2 of Appendix A in GE CF6–80C2 it to the attention of the person identified in
responsibilities among the various Service Bulletin (SB) 72–1562 R03, dated paragraph (k) of this AD. You may email your
levels of government. January 10, 2018; and Table 1 of Appendix request to: ANE-AD-AMOC-@faa.gov.
For the reasons discussed above, I A in GE CF6–80A SB 72–0869 R01, dated (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
certify that this AD: October 19, 2017. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(d) Subject of the local flight standards district office/
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) certificate holding district office.
Code 7250, Turbine/Turboprop Engine—
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DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (k) Related Information
Turbine Section.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), For more information about this AD,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (e) Unsafe Condition contact Matthew Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
in Alaska, and This AD was prompted by an uncontained ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
(4) Will not have a significant failure of an HPT stage 2 disk. We are issuing Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781–238–
economic impact, positive or negative, this AD to prevent failure of the HPT stage 7735; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
on a substantial number of small entities 1 disk (CF6–80C2) and the HPT stage 2 disk matthew.c.smith@faa.gov.
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(l) Material Incorporated by Reference airplane caused by one propeller going Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register to a negative thrust position during the Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
approved the incorporation by reference landing approach. We are issuing this 238–7134; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
(IBR) of the service information listed in this AD to address the unsafe condition on wego.wang@faa.gov.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR these products. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
part 51.
DATES: This AD is effective September
(2) You must use this service information Discussion
as applicable to do the actions required by 12, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register The European Aviation Safety Agency
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) General Electric Company (GE) CF6– approved the incorporation by reference (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
80A Service Bulletin (SB) 72–0869 R01, of a certain publication listed in this AD for the Member States of the European
dated October 19, 2017. as of September 12, 2018. Community, has issued EASA AD 2018–
(ii) GE CF6–80C2 SB 72–1562 R03, dated We must receive comments on this 0075, dated April 5, 2018 (referred to
January 10, 2018. AD by October 12, 2018. after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address an
(3) For GE service information identified in unsafe condition for the specified
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
this AD, contact General Electric Company, products. The MCAI states:
GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Cincinnati, OH, 45215; phone: 513–552– 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following A fatal accident of an L 410 UVP–E20
3272; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. methods: aeroplane has been reported. Preliminary
(4) You may view this service information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to investigation determined that there was an
annunciation of Beta mode on right hand
at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, engine, that the propeller went inadvertently
instructions for submitting comments. behind the fine pitch position and reached a
MA, 01803. For information on the • Fax: 202–493–2251. negative thrust position, and that the pitch
availability of this material at the FAA, call • Mail: U.S. Department of lock system did not intervene.
781–238–7759. Transportation, Docket Operations, This event occurred on approach at a speed
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, and altitude which did not allow the crew to
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey recover this control system malfunction.
National Archives and Records This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Administration (NARA). For information on Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of to reduced control or loss of control of the
the availability of this material at NARA, call aeroplane.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, To address this unsafe condition, GE
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Aviation Czech issued the SB, providing
locations.html. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey modification instructions.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590, For the reason described above, this
August 21, 2018. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday [EASA] AD requires modification of the
Karen M. Grant, through Friday, except Federal holidays. engine. Addressing the same unsafe
For service information identified in condition at aeroplane level, EASA also
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller issued AD 2018–0057, requiring modification
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification this final rule, contact GE Aviation of affected AI L 410 UVP–E20 and L 410
Service. Czech s.r.o., Beranových 65, 199 02 UVP–E20 CARGO aeroplanes, if equipped
[FR Doc. 2018–18576 Filed 8–27–18; 8:45 am] Praha 9—Letňany, Czech Republic; with GE Aviation H80–200 engines and Avia
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P phone: +420 222 538 111; fax: +420 222 Propeller AV 725 propellers.
538 222. You may view this service You may obtain further information
information at the FAA, Engine and by examining the MCAI in the AD
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 docket on the internet at http://
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Federal Aviation Administration For information on the availability of and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– 0723.
14 CFR Part 39 7759. It is also available on the internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by Related Service Information Under 1
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0723; Product
Identifier 2018–NE–17–AD; Amendment 39– searching for and locating Docket No. CFR Part 51
19350; AD 2018–16–10] FAA–2018–0723. We reviewed GE Aviation Czech
Examining the AD Docket Service Bulletin (SB) SB–H80–76–00–
RIN 2120–AA64
00–0036, Revision No. 02, dated March
You may examine the AD docket on 29, 2018. The SB describes procedures
Airworthiness Directives; GE Aviation the internet at http://
Czech s.r.o. Turboprop Engines for inspecting and adjusting engine
www.regulations.gov by searching for push-pull control, part number (P/N)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– M601–76.3, and replacing beta switch,
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0723; or in person at Docket Operations P/N P–S–2, with beta switch, P/N P–S–
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 2A. This service information is
ACTION: Final rule; request for
through Friday, except Federal holidays. reasonably available because the
comments.
The AD docket contains this final rule, interested parties have access to it
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the mandatory continuing airworthiness through their normal course of business
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain information (MCAI), the regulatory or by the means identified in the
GE Aviation Czech H80–200 turboprop evaluation, any comments received, and ADDRESSES section.
engines. This AD requires replacing the other information. The address for
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
beta switch and adjusting the engine Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– FAA’s Determination
push-pull control to prevent the 5527) is listed above. Comments will be This product has been approved by
propeller governor control from going to available in the AD docket shortly after EASA, and is approved for operation in
a negative thrust position. This AD was receipt. the United States. Pursuant to our
prompted by an accident involving an FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: bilateral agreement with the European
Aircraft Industries (AI) L 410 UVP–E20 Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Community, EASA has notified us of
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Matthew Smith, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 781- 238-7735; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 43739 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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