83_FR_51014 83 FR 50818 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

83 FR 50818 - Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 196 (October 10, 2018)

Page Range50818-50820
FR Document2018-21508

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all CFM International S.A. (CFM) LEAP-1A23, -1A24, -1A24E1, -1A26, -1A26E1, - 1A26CJ, -1A29, -1A29CJ, -1A30, -1A32, -1A33, -1A33B2, and -1A35A turbofan engines with certain full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and prognostic health monitoring (PHM) software installed. This AD requires removing certain FADEC and PHM software and installing versions eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by aborted takeoffs after engines did not advance to the desired takeoff fan speed due to icing in the pressure sensor line. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 196 (Wednesday, October 10, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 10, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-21508]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0855; Product Identifier 2018-NE-31-AD; Amendment 
39-19416; AD 2018-19-16]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; CFM International S.A. Turbofan Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all CFM 
International S.A. (CFM) LEAP-1A23, -1A24, -1A24E1, -1A26, -1A26E1, -
1A26CJ, -1A29, -1A29CJ, -1A30, -1A32, -1A33, -1A33B2, and -1A35A 
turbofan engines with certain full authority digital engine control 
(FADEC) and prognostic health monitoring (PHM) software installed. This 
AD requires removing certain FADEC and PHM software and installing 
versions eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by aborted 
takeoffs after engines did not advance to the desired takeoff fan speed 
due to icing in the pressure sensor line. We are issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 25, 2018.
    We must receive comments on this AD by November 26, 2018.

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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 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-2018-0855.

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-
0855; 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 the 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 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We received reports of six aborted takeoffs that occurred after 
engines did not advance to the desired takeoff fan speed. The aborted 
takeoffs happened on the first takeoff of the day after the airplane 
was exposed to sub-freezing temperatures for more than six hours. After 
further investigation, the operator found water and ice in the pressure 
sensor lines, which prevented the pressure sensor from accurately 
measuring the pressure. As a result, CFM improved the FADEC and PHM 
software to detect and accommodate pressure sensor line freezing. This 
condition, if not addressed, could result in icing in the pressure 
sensor lines and inaccurate pressure sensor readings, failure of one or 
more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane. We are 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Related Service Information

    We reviewed CFM Service Bulletin (SB) LEAP-1A-73-00-0027-01A-930A-
D, Issue 001, dated July 30, 2018. The SB introduces new FADEC and PHM 
software and describes procedures for replacing the software.

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 removing certain FADEC and PHM software and 
installing software that is eligible for installation.

Differences Between the AD and the Service Information

    CFM SB LEAP-1A-73-00-0027-01A-930A-D, Issue 001, dated July 30, 
2018, recommends that you install the new FADEC and PHM software. This 
AD requires that you install the new FADEC and PHM software, and 
prohibits the use of earlier FADEC and PHM software versions.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. CFM is developing a 
modification that will address the unsafe condition identified in this 
AD. Once this modification is developed, approved, and available, we 
might consider additional rulemaking.

FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to 
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public 
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule 
because the compliance time for the required action is shorter than the 
time necessary for the public to comment and for us to publish the 
final rule. The software must be removed and replaced within 90 days to 
ensure that icing does not develop in the pressure sensor lines on the 
affected engines. 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 was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public 
comment. However, we invite you to send any written data, views, or 
arguments about this final rule. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number FAA-2018-
0855 and Product Identifier 2018-NE-31-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 82 engines installed on airplanes 
of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Software installation.................  1 work-hour x $85 per                 $0             $85          $6,970
                                         hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs'' 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (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):

2018-19-16 CFM International S.A.: Amendment 39-19416; Docket No. 
FAA-2018-0855; Product Identifier 2018-NE-31-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 25, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all CFM LEAP-1A23, -1A24, -1A24E1, -1A26, -
1A26E1, -1A26CJ, -1A29, -1A29CJ, -1A30, -1A32, -1A33, -1A33B2, and -
1A35A turbofan engines with full authority digital engine control 
(FADEC) software, part number (P/N) 2590M00P07, version L1A0510, or 
earlier, installed; and prognostic health monitoring (PHM) software, 
P/N 2784M64P01, version PL1A0510, or earlier, installed.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7600, Engine 
Controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by aborted takeoffs after engines did not 
advance to the desired takeoff fan speed due to icing in the 
pressure sensor line. We are issuing this AD to prevent icing in the 
pressure sensor lines and inaccurate pressure sensor readings. The 
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result 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

    (1) Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, remove 
FADEC software, P/N 2590M00P07, version L1A0510, or earlier; and PHM 
software, P/N 2784M64P01, version PL1A0510, or earlier, from the 
engine.
    (2) Before further flight after the removal of the FADEC and PHM 
software required by paragraph (g)(1), install FADEC and PHM 
software that is eligible for installation.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After 90 days from the effective date of this AD, do not operate 
any engine with FADEC software, P/N 2590M00P07, version L1A0510, or 
earlier, installed; and PHM software, P/N 2784M64P01, version 
PL1A0510, or earlier, installed.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the 
certification office, send it to the attention of the person 
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You may email your request 
to: 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.

(j) 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.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    None.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-21508 Filed 10-9-18; 8:45 am]
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                                             List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                       attachment assemblies on the aisle side                  (ii) Reserved.
                                                                                                      spreader, and torque check the safety belt               (3) For service information identified in
                                               Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                 attachment assemblies on the central and              this AD, contact Geven Technical Assistance
                                             safety, Incorporation by reference,                      fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs. (8 nm).         Department, Via Boscofangone, Zona
                                             Safety.                                                     (2) Within six months after the effective          Industriale Nola-Marigliano, 80035 Nola
                                                                                                      date of this AD, in accordance with Geven SB          (NA), Italy; phone: +39 081 31 21 396; fax:
                                             Adoption of the Amendment                                No. D103–25–004, Revision 4, dated March              +39 081 31 21 321; email:
                                               Accordingly, under the authority                       15, 2016, for all Geven Type D1–02 (also              Technical.assistance@geven.com.
                                             delegated to me by the Administrator,                    known as ‘‘Lightweight aft facing seats’’) in-           (4) You may view this service information
                                             the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                         arm table, standard, and last row seats, P/N          at FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards
                                                                                                      D1–02–()()()–()()(), perform the following:           Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
                                             follows:                                                                                                       MA 01803. For information on the
                                                                                                         (i) Torque check the seat belt attachment
                                                                                                      assemblies on the aisle side, central, and            availability of this material at the FAA, call
                                             PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                                                                          781–238–7759.
                                                                                                      fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs., and
                                             DIRECTIVES                                               verify that the safety belt attachment is free           (5) You may view this service information
                                                                                                      to rotate.                                            that is incorporated by reference at the
                                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                                                                        National Archives and Records
                                                                                                         (ii) If the safety belt attachment is not free
                                             continues to read as follows:                            to rotate following paragraph (g)(2)(i), replace      Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                 Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.           the bushing in accordance with paragraph              the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                      3.3.1 of Geven SB No. D103–25–004,                    202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                             § 39.13   [Amended]                                      Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, or block            www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                      each affected seat until the bushing                  locations.html.
                                             ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                             the following new airworthiness                          replacement is accomplished.                            Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
                                             directive (AD):                                          (h) No Reporting Requirement                          September 27, 2018.
                                                                                                                                                            Robert J. Ganley,
                                             2018–19–15 GEVEN S.p.A.: Amendment                         Although the service information
                                                 39–19415; Docket No. FAA–2017–0504;                  identified in paragraph (g) of this AD                Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                                 Product Identifier 2017–NE–12–AD.                    specifies to submit certain information to the        Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                      manufacturer, this AD does not include that           [FR Doc. 2018–21872 Filed 10–9–18; 8:45 am]
                                             (a) Effective Date                                       reporting requirement.                                BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                               This AD is effective November 14, 2018.
                                                                                                      (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                             (b) Affected ADs                                         (AMOCs)
                                               None.                                                     (1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch,
                                                                                                                                                            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                      FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
                                             (c) Applicability
                                                                                                      for this AD, if requested using the procedures
                                                                                                                                                            Federal Aviation Administration
                                                (1) This AD applies to certain GEVEN                  found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
                                             S.p.A. (Geven) Type D1–02 (also known as                 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your               14 CFR Part 39
                                             ‘‘Lightweight AFT facing seats’’) and D1–03              principal inspector or local Flight Standards         [Docket No. FAA–2018–0855; Product
                                             (also known as ‘‘Lightweight’’ Classic and               District Office, as appropriate. If sending           Identifier 2018–NE–31–AD; Amendment 39–
                                             Prestige) in-arm table, standard, and last row           information directly to the manager of the            19416; AD 2018–19–16]
                                             seats, with part numbers (P/Ns) and                      Boston ACO Branch, send it to the attention
                                             Effectivity Codes listed in Table 1.1.1 of               of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of       RIN 2120–AA64
                                             Geven Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103–25–                 this AD.
                                             004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016.                      (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                Airworthiness Directives; CFM
                                                (2) These appliances are installed on, but            notify your appropriate principal inspector,          International S.A. Turbofan Engines
                                             not limited to, Avions de transport regional             or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                             (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S.                    of the local flight standards district office/        AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             registry.                                                certificate holding district office.                  Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                             (d) Subject                                              (j) Related Information                               ACTION: Final rule; request for
                                                                                                                                                            comments.
                                               Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)                    (1) For more information about this AD,
                                             2500 Code, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings.                  contact Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer,                 SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                                                                                      Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District                 airworthiness directive (AD) for all CFM
                                             (e) Unsafe Condition                                     Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
                                                This AD was prompted by a report that seat            238–7757; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                                                                                                                                            International S.A. (CFM) LEAP–1A23,
                                             belt attachment bolts were found detached or             neil.doh@faa.gov.                                     –1A24, –1A24E1, –1A26, –1A26E1,
                                             partially detached from the seat. We are                    (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety              –1A26CJ, –1A29, –1A29CJ, –1A30,
                                             issuing this AD to prevent failure of the seats          Agency (EASA) AD 2014–0187, dated August              –1A32, –1A33, –1A33B2, and –1A35A
                                             to perform their intended function, which, if            20, 2014, for more information. You may               turbofan engines with certain full
                                             not detected and corrected, could possibly               examine the EASA AD in the AD docket on               authority digital engine control (FADEC)
                                             result in injury to occupants in case of an              the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by         and prognostic health monitoring (PHM)
                                             emergency landing.                                       searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–            software installed. This AD requires
                                                                                                      2017–0504.
                                             (f) Compliance                                                                                                 removing certain FADEC and PHM
                                                Comply with this AD within the                        (k) Material Incorporated by Reference                software and installing versions eligible
                                             compliance times specified, unless already                  (1) The Director of the Federal Register           for installation. This AD was prompted
                                             done.                                                    approved the incorporation by reference               by aborted takeoffs after engines did not
                                                                                                      (IBR) of the service information listed in this       advance to the desired takeoff fan speed
                                             (g) Required Actions                                     paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             due to icing in the pressure sensor line.
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                                                (1) Within six months after the effective             part 51.                                              We are issuing this AD to address the
                                             date of this AD, in accordance with Geven SB                (2) You must use this service information
                                             No. D103–25–004, Revision 4, dated March                 as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                                                                            unsafe condition on these products.
                                             15, 2016, for all Geven Type D1–03 (also                 this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           DATES: This AD is effective October 25,
                                             known as ‘‘Lightweight’’ Classic and Prestige)              (i) GEVEN S.p.A. Service Bulletin No.              2018.
                                             in-arm table, standard, and last row seats,              D103–25–004, Revision 4, dated March 15,                We must receive comments on this
                                             P/N D1–03–()()()–()()(), modify the safety belt          2016.                                                 AD by November 26, 2018.


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                                             ADDRESSES:    You may send comments,                     Discussion                                            modification is developed, approved,
                                             using the procedures found in 14 CFR                        We received reports of six aborted                 and available, we might consider
                                             11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                 takeoffs that occurred after engines did              additional rulemaking.
                                             methods:                                                 not advance to the desired takeoff fan                FAA’s Justification and Determination
                                               • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                    speed. The aborted takeoffs happened                  of the Effective Date
                                             http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   on the first takeoff of the day after the
                                             instructions for submitting comments.                    airplane was exposed to sub-freezing                     An unsafe condition exists that
                                               • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                   temperatures for more than six hours.                 requires the immediate adoption of this
                                               • Mail: U.S. Department of                             After further investigation, the operator             AD without providing an opportunity
                                             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                    found water and ice in the pressure                   for public comments prior to adoption.
                                             30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                     sensor lines, which prevented the                     The FAA has found that the risk to the
                                             W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                      pressure sensor from accurately                       flying public justifies waiving notice
                                             Washington, DC 20590.                                    measuring the pressure. As a result,                  and comment prior to adoption of this
                                               • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                    CFM improved the FADEC and PHM                        rule because the compliance time for the
                                             Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                    software to detect and accommodate                    required action is shorter than the time
                                             30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                     pressure sensor line freezing. This                   necessary for the public to comment and
                                             W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                      condition, if not addressed, could result             for us to publish the final rule. The
                                             Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.                     in icing in the pressure sensor lines and             software must be removed and replaced
                                             and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                       inaccurate pressure sensor readings,                  within 90 days to ensure that icing does
                                             except Federal holidays.                                 failure of one or more engines, loss of               not develop in the pressure sensor lines
                                               For service information identified in                  thrust control, and loss of the airplane.             on the affected engines. Therefore, we
                                             this final rule, contact CFM                             We are issuing this AD to address the                 find good cause that notice and
                                             International Inc., Aviation Operations                  unsafe condition on these products.                   opportunity for prior public comment
                                             Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room                                                                                are impracticable. In addition, for the
                                             285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877–                   Related Service Information                           reasons stated above, we find that good
                                             432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329; email:                        We reviewed CFM Service Bulletin                    cause exists for making this amendment
                                             aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may                    (SB) LEAP–1A–73–00–0027–01A–                          effective in less than 30 days.
                                             view this service information at the                     930A–D, Issue 001, dated July 30, 2018.               Comments Invited
                                             FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards                      The SB introduces new FADEC and
                                             Branch, 1200 District Avenue,                            PHM software and describes procedures                   This AD is a final rule that involves
                                             Burlington, MA 01803. For information                    for replacing the software.                           requirements affecting flight safety and
                                             on the availability of this material at the                                                                    was not preceded by notice and an
                                                                                                      FAA’s Determination
                                             FAA, call 781–238–7759. It is also                                                                             opportunity for public comment.
                                             available on the internet at http://                       We are issuing this AD because we                   However, we invite you to send any
                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for                     evaluated all the relevant information                written data, views, or arguments about
                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                        and determined the unsafe condition                   this final rule. Send your comments to
                                             0855.                                                    described previously is likely to exist or            an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                                                                      develop in other products of the same                 section. Include the docket number
                                             Examining the AD Docket                                  type design.                                          FAA–2018–0855 and Product Identifier
                                               You may examine the AD docket on                                                                             2018–NE–31–AD at the beginning of
                                                                                                      AD Requirements
                                             the internet at http://                                                                                        your comments. We specifically invite
                                             www.regulations.gov by searching for                       This AD requires removing certain                   comments on the overall regulatory,
                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                        FADEC and PHM software and                            economic, environmental, and energy
                                             0855; or in person at Docket Operations                  installing software that is eligible for              aspects of this final rule. We will
                                             between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                        installation.                                         consider all comments received by the
                                             through Friday, except Federal holidays.                 Differences Between the AD and the                    closing date and may amend this final
                                             The AD docket contains this final rule,                  Service Information                                   rule because of those comments.
                                             the regulatory evaluation, any                                                                                   We will post all comments we
                                             comments received, and other                               CFM SB LEAP–1A–73–00–0027–01A–
                                                                                                      930A–D, Issue 001, dated July 30, 2018,               receive, without change, to http://
                                             information. The street address for the                                                                        www.regulations.gov, including any
                                             Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–                       recommends that you install the new
                                                                                                      FADEC and PHM software. This AD                       personal information you provide. We
                                             5527) is listed above. Comments will be                                                                        will also post a report summarizing each
                                             available in the AD docket shortly after                 requires that you install the new FADEC
                                                                                                      and PHM software, and prohibits the                   substantive verbal contact we receive
                                             receipt.                                                                                                       about this final rule.
                                                                                                      use of earlier FADEC and PHM software
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                      versions.                                             Costs of Compliance
                                             Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
                                             Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200                          Interim Action                                          We estimate that this AD affects 82
                                             District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;                     We consider this AD interim action.                 engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
                                             phone: 781–238–7120; fax: 781–238–                       CFM is developing a modification that                 registry.
                                             7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov.                      will address the unsafe condition                       We estimate the following costs to
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               identified in this AD. Once this                      comply with this AD:
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                                                                                                                             ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                       Cost per        Cost on U.S.
                                                                       Action                                                     Labor cost                         Parts cost        product          operators

                                             Software installation ........................................   1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................                  $0           $85            $6,970



                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                     under the criteria of the Regulatory                  (f) Compliance
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                             Flexibility Act.                                        Comply with this AD within the
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                            List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                    compliance times specified, unless already
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                                   done.
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                             Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              (g) Required Actions
                                             the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                            safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                                                                               Safety.                                                 (1) Within 90 days after the effective date
                                             Aviation Programs’’ describes in more
                                                                                                                                                                     of this AD, remove FADEC software, P/N
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                                                                               Adoption of the Amendment                             2590M00P07, version L1A0510, or earlier;
                                             authority.
                                                                                                                                                                     and PHM software, P/N 2784M64P01,
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under                             Accordingly, under the authority                    version PL1A0510, or earlier, from the
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                          delegated to me by the Administrator,                 engine.
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                               the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        (2) Before further flight after the removal of
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                              follows:                                              the FADEC and PHM software required by
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                                                                                                                                     paragraph (g)(1), install FADEC and PHM
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                        PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 software that is eligible for installation.
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                           DIRECTIVES
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                                                                                  (h) Installation Prohibition
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 After 90 days from the effective date of this
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                           continues to read as follows:                         AD, do not operate any engine with FADEC
                                             is within the scope of that authority                                                                                   software, P/N 2590M00P07, version
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                              Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                                                                                     L1A0510, or earlier, installed; and PHM
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                             § 39.13     [Amended]                                 software, P/N 2784M64P01, version
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                                                                                  PL1A0510, or earlier, installed.
                                             action.                                                           ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                                                                                 (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                               the following new airworthiness                       (AMOCs)
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                              directive (AD):
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                                                                                  (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
                                                                                                               2018–19–16 CFM International S.A.:                    the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
                                                                                                                   Amendment 39–19416; Docket No.                    if requested using the procedures found in 14
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                               FAA–2018–0855; Product Identifier
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                                                                                    CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                                                                                                   2018–NE–31–AD.                                    send your request to your principal inspector
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness
                                             Division, but during this transition                              (a) Effective Date                                    or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                             period, the Executive Director has                                    This AD is effective October 25, 2018.            appropriate. If sending information directly
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                                                                                    to the manager of the certification office,
                                                                                                               (b) Affected ADs                                      send it to the attention of the person
                                             applicable to engines, propellers, and
                                                                                                                   None.                                             identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You
                                             associated appliances to the Manager,
                                                                                                                                                                     may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@
                                             Engine and Propeller Standards Branch,                            (c) Applicability                                     faa.gov.
                                             Policy and Innovation Division.                                     This AD applies to all CFM LEAP–1A23,                  (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                             Regulatory Findings                                               –1A24, –1A24E1, –1A26, –1A26E1, –1A26CJ,              notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                                                                               –1A29, –1A29CJ, –1A30, –1A32, –1A33,                  or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                               This AD will not have federalism                                –1A33B2, and –1A35A turbofan engines with             of the local flight standards district office/
                                             implications under Executive Order                                full authority digital engine control (FADEC)         certificate holding district office.
                                             13132. This AD will not have a                                    software, part number (P/N) 2590M00P07,
                                             substantial direct effect on the States, on                       version L1A0510, or earlier, installed; and           (j) Related Information
                                             the relationship between the national                             prognostic health monitoring (PHM)                      For more information about this AD,
                                             government and the States, or on the                              software, P/N 2784M64P01, version                     contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
                                             distribution of power and                                         PL1A0510, or earlier, installed.                      Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
                                             responsibilities among the various                                (d) Subject                                           Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
                                             levels of government.                                                                                                   238–7120; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
                                               For the reasons discussed above, I                                Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
                                                                                                                                                                     chris.mcguire@faa.gov.
                                                                                                               Code 7600, Engine Controls.
                                             certify that this AD:
                                               (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                                 (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                               (e) Unsafe Condition
                                             action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                                This AD was prompted by aborted takeoffs             None.
                                               (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under                         after engines did not advance to the desired            Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
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                                             DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                            takeoff fan speed due to icing in the pressure        September 27, 2018.
                                             (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                                 sensor line. We are issuing this AD to prevent        Robert J. Ganley,
                                               (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                         icing in the pressure sensor lines and
                                             in Alaska, and                                                    inaccurate pressure sensor readings. The              Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
                                               (4) Will not have a significant                                                                                       Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                               unsafe condition, if not addressed, could
                                             economic impact, positive or negative,                            result failure of one or more engines, loss of        [FR Doc. 2018–21508 Filed 10–9–18; 8:45 am]
                                             on a substantial number of small entities                         thrust control, and loss of the airplane.             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P




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Document Created: 2018-10-10 17:35:51
Document Modified: 2018-10-10 17:35:51
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD is effective October 25, 2018.
ContactChristopher McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 50818 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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