83 FR 53976 - Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 208 (October 26, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 208 (October 26, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-23466 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 208 (Friday, October 26, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 53976-53979] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23466] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0406; Product Identifier 2013-NE-30-AD; Amendment 39-19457; AD 2018-20-23] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07-04 for General Electric Company (GE) GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines with certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) rotor stage 2-5 spools installed. AD 2017-07-04 required removing certain HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools from service at times determined by a drawdown plan. This AD requires [[Page 53977]] removing certain HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools from service before reaching the new reduced life limit and replacing them with parts eligible for installation. This AD was prompted by the publication of a GE service bulletin (SB) that increases the number of affected HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools and includes HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that were inadvertently omitted from the applicability of AD 2017-07-04. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 30, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 30, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April 21, 2017 (82 FR 16728, April 6, 2017). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Room 285, 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-2018-0406. 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- 0406; 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 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: David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7129; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2017-07-04, Amendment 39-18842 (82 FR 16728, April 6, 2017), (``AD 2017-07-04''). AD 2017-07-04 applied to GE GE90- 110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines with certain HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools installed. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2018 (83 FR 29474). The NPRM was prompted by the publication of a GE SB that increases the number of affected HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools and includes HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that were inadvertently omitted from the applicability of AD 2017-07-04. The NPRM proposed to require removing certain HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools from service before reaching the new reduced life limit and replacing them with parts eligible for installation. 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 AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To List Additional Service Information in Required Actions All Nippon Airways (ANA), Azur Aviation, and Lufthansa Technik AG (Lufthansa) questioned why HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools listed in paragraph (c) of this AD, identified in GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014, are not required to be replaced in paragraph (g) of this AD. Lufthansa reasoned that GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014, requires replacement of affected spools, but this AD does not. We disagree. Based on information provided by GE, and to the best of our knowledge, all HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools listed in paragraph 1.A. of GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014, have been removed from service. Because these HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools have been removed from service, we did not require their removal under paragraph (g) of this AD. This AD, however, includes an installation prohibition under paragraph (h) to prevent installation of these HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools. We did not change this AD. Request To Consider a Threshold Rework Option FedEx Express (FedEx) requested that certain HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools be considered for a potential GE rework option to extend their life beyond allowances of this AD, before removal from service. FedEx reasoned that GE intends to provide a rework option that will extend the life of HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that are removed before reaching 4,500 cycles. This rework option could extend the on-wing times for some engines. We disagree. While GE intends to provide a rework option to extend the life of certain HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools, we do not require compliance based on information that has not yet been published. We based the compliance on the most recently published service information. This AD and the associated GE service information do not allow credit for rework or life extensions. We did not change this AD. Request To Verify Applicability and Purpose ANA requested clarification regarding whether the proposed AD intends to require removing the following three (3) HPC rotor stage 2-5 spool configurations from service at a time determined by this AD: (1) HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that use the original seal teeth coating. (Known as Population-1); (2) HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that use the modified seal teeth coating. (Known as Population-2); and (3) HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that use the modified seal teeth coating without inner-teeth coating. (Known as Population-3). We interpret ANA's comment as request to verify if this AD requires removal of the HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools identified in GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014; GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0659 R01, dated February 18, 2016; and GE SB GE90-100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018. ANA commented that requirements and actions in this AD are difficult to understand. The purpose of this AD is to remove the HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools identified in GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0659 R01, dated February 18, 2016, and GE SB GE90-100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018, from service, and to prohibit the installation of those HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools and the HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools identified in GE SB GE90- 100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014. Paragraphs (c) and (g) of this AD list the affected part numbers and serial numbers. We did not change this AD. Support for the AD The Air Line Pilots Association, Boeing Company, and American [[Page 53978]] Airlines expressed support for the NPRM as written. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014; GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0659 R01, dated February 18, 2016; and GE SB GE90- 100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018. GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01 describes procedures for identification and removal from service of HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that use the original seal tooth coating process. GE SB GE90-100 SB 72- 0659 R01 describes procedures for identification and removal from service of HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that use a modified seal tooth coating process. GE SB GE90-100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01 describes procedures for identification and removal from service of HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools that use the modified seal tooth coating process, without coating between the seal teeth. 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 85 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paragraph (g)(1) Spools Replacement... 0 work-hours x $85 per $229,737 $229,737 $5,054,214 hour = $0. Paragraph (g)(2) Spools Replacement... 0 work-hours x $85 per 39,048 39,048 2,460,024 hour = $0. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Policy and Innovation Division. Regulatory Findings We have determined that 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07-04, Amendment 39-18842 (82 FR 16728, April 6, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2018-20-23 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-19457; Docket No. FAA-2018-0406; Product Identifier 2013-NE-30-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 30, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-07-04, Amendment 39-18842 (82 FR 16728, April 6, 2017). (c) Applicability This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B turbofan engines with HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools, with: (1) A serial number (S/N) listed in either, paragraph 4, Appendix A of GE Service Bulletin (SB) No. GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014; in paragraph 4, Appendix A of GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0659 R01, dated February 18, 2016; or in paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB GE90-100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018. (2) A part number (P/N) 351-103-109-0, P/N 351-103-110-0, P/N 351-103-147-0 or P/N 351-103-152-0, with any S/N. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. [[Page 53979]] (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in HPC rotor stage 2-5 spool aft spacer arms. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained spool 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 (1) Remove from service HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools with S/Ns listed in paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0659 R01, dated February 18, 2016, as follows, or before further flight, whichever occurs later: (i) For spools with fewer than 4,500 flight cycles since new (CSN) as of April 21, 2017, remove before exceeding 5,000 CSN. (ii) For spools with 4,500 CSN or more but fewer than 5,200 CSN as of April 21, 2017, remove within 500 CIS but not to exceed 5,500 CSN. (iii) For spools with 5,200 CSN or more but fewer than 5,600 CSN as of April 21, 2017, remove within 300 CIS but not to exceed 5,800 CSN. (iv) For spools with 5,600 CSN or more but fewer than 5,800 CSN as of April 21, 2017, remove within 200 CIS but not to exceed 5,850 CSN. (v) For spools with 5,800 CSN or more but fewer than 6,000 CSN as of April 21, 2017, remove within 50 CIS but not to exceed 6,000 CSN. (vi) For spools with 6,000 CSN or more as of April 21, 2017, remove before the next flight. (2) Remove from service HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD and HPC rotor stage 2-5 spools with S/Ns listed in paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB GE90-100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018, before exceeding 8,200 CSN, or before further flight, whichever occurs later. (h) Installation Prohibition (1) After the effective date of this AD, do not install or reinstall onto any engine, any HPC rotor stage 2-5 spool with an S/N listed in paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB No. GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014, or paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB GE90-100 SB72-0659 R01, dated February 18, 2016, that exceeds 5,000 CSN. (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install or reinstall onto any engine, any HPC rotor stage 2-5 spool listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD, or HPC rotor stage 2-5 spool with an S/ N listed in paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB GE90-100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018, that exceeds 8,200 CSN. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You may email your request to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7129; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 30, 2018. (i) General Electric Company (GE) Service Bulletin (SB) GE90-100 SB 72-0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014. (ii) GE SB GE90-100 S/B 72-0714, Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on April 21, 2017 (82 FR 16728, April 6, 2017). (i) GE SB GE90-100 SB 72-0659 R01, dated February 18, 2016. (ii) [Reserved.] (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Room 285, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone: 513-552-3272; email: [email protected]. (6) 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. (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 October 17, 2018. Karen M. Grant, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-23466 Filed 10-25-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Airlines expressed support for the Related Service Information Under 1 S/B 72–0714, Revision 01 describes
NPRM as written. CFR Part 51 procedures for identification and
We reviewed GE SB GE90–100 SB 72– removal from service of HPC rotor stage
Conclusion 2–5 spools that use the modified seal
0499 R01, dated February 5, 2014; GE
We reviewed the relevant data, SB GE90–100 SB 72–0659 R01, dated tooth coating process, without coating
considered the comments received, and February 18, 2016; and GE SB GE90–100 between the seal teeth.
determined that air safety and the S/B 72–0714, Revision 01, dated This service information is reasonably
public interest require adopting this AD February 16, 2018. available because the interested parties
as proposed except for minor editorial GE SB GE90–100 SB 72–0499 R01 have access to it through their normal
changes. We have determined that these describes procedures for identification course of business or by the means
minor changes: and removal from service of HPC rotor identified in the ADDRESSES section.
stage 2–5 spools that use the original
• Are consistent with the intent that seal tooth coating process. GE SB GE90–
Costs of Compliance
was proposed in the NPRM for 100 SB 72–0659 R01 describes We estimate that this AD affects 85
addressing the unsafe condition; and procedures for identification and engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
• Do not add any additional burden removal from service of HPC rotor stage registry.
upon the public than was already 2–5 spools that use a modified seal We estimate the following costs to
proposed in the NPRM. tooth coating process. GE SB GE90–100 comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Paragraph (g)(1) Spools Replacement ........... 0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 ................. $229,737 $229,737 $5,054,214
Paragraph (g)(2) Spools Replacement ........... 0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 ................. 39,048 39,048 2,460,024
Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code We have determined that this AD will § 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue not have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
not have a substantial direct effect on
Section 106, describes the authority of 2017–07–04, Amendment 39–18842 (82
the States, on the relationship between
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, FR 16728, April 6, 2017), and adding
the national government and the States,
Aviation Programs, describes in more the following new AD:
or on the distribution of power and
detail the scope of the Agency’s responsibilities among the various 2018–20–23 General Electric Company:
authority. levels of government. Amendment 39–19457; Docket No.
We are issuing this rulemaking under For the reasons discussed above, I FAA–2018–0406; Product Identifier
the authority described in Subtitle VII, certify that this AD: 2013–NE–30–AD.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
(a) Effective Date
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under This AD is effective November 30, 2018.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (b) Affected ADs
air commerce by prescribing regulations (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), This AD replaces AD 2017–07–04,
for practices, methods, and procedures (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Amendment 39–18842 (82 FR 16728, April 6,
the Administrator finds necessary for in Alaska, and 2017).
safety in air commerce. This regulation (4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability
is within the scope of that authority
on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to General Electric
because it addresses an unsafe condition Company (GE) GE90–110B1 and GE90–115B
under the criteria of the Regulatory
that is likely to exist or develop on turbofan engines with HPC rotor stage 2–5
Flexibility Act.
products identified in this rulemaking spools, with:
action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) A serial number (S/N) listed in either,
This AD is issued in accordance with Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph 4, Appendix A of GE Service
safety, Incorporation by reference, Bulletin (SB) No. GE90–100 SB 72–0499 R01,
authority delegated by the Executive
dated February 5, 2014; in paragraph 4,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Safety.
Appendix A of GE SB GE90–100 SB 72–0659
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Adoption of the Amendment R01, dated February 18, 2016; or in
In accordance with that order, issuance paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB GE90–
of ADs is normally a function of the Accordingly, under the authority 100 S/B 72–0714, Revision 01, dated
Compliance and Airworthiness delegated to me by the Administrator, February 16, 2018.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
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Division, but during this transition (2) A part number (P/N) 351–103–109–0, P/
period, the Executive Director has follows: N 351–103–110–0, P/N 351–103–147–0 or P/
delegated the authority to issue ADs N 351–103–152–0, with any S/N.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
applicable to engines, propellers, and DIRECTIVES (d) Subject
associated appliances to the Manager, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor
Policy and Innovation Division. continues to read as follows: Section.
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(e) Unsafe Condition or local Flight Standards District Office, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks appropriate. If sending information directly
in HPC rotor stage 2–5 spool aft spacer arms. to the manager of the certification office, Federal Aviation Administration
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of send it to the attention of the person
the HPC rotor stage 2–5 spools. The unsafe identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. You 14 CFR Part 71
condition, if not addressed, could result in may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@
uncontained spool release, damage to the faa.gov. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0094; Airspace
engine, and damage to the airplane. Docket No. 18–ASW–4]
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
(f) Compliance notify your appropriate principal inspector, RIN 2120–AA66
Comply with this AD within the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ Amendment of Class D Airspace;
compliance times specified, unless already
done. certificate holding district office. Tulsa, OK
(g) Required Actions (j) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(1) Remove from service HPC rotor stage 2– For more information about this AD, Administration (FAA), DOT.
5 spools with S/Ns listed in paragraph 4, contact David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule.
Appendix A, of GE SB GE90–100 SB 72–0659 ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
R01, dated February 18, 2016, as follows, or SUMMARY: This action amends Class D
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
before further flight, whichever occurs later: airspace designated as an extension at
7129; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
(i) For spools with fewer than 4,500 flight david.bethka@faa.gov.
Tulsa Lloyd Jones Jr. Airport, Tulsa, OK.
cycles since new (CSN) as of April 21, 2017, This action is a result of an airspace
remove before exceeding 5,000 CSN. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference review caused by the decommissioning
(ii) For spools with 4,500 CSN or more but (1) The Director of the Federal Register of the Glenpool VHF omnidirectional
fewer than 5,200 CSN as of April 21, 2017, approved the incorporation by reference range (VOR) navigation aid as part of the
remove within 500 CIS but not to exceed VOR Minimum Operational Newtork
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
5,500 CSN.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR (MON) Program and the cancellation of
(iii) For spools with 5,200 CSN or more but
fewer than 5,600 CSN as of April 21, 2017, part 51. the associated instrument procedures.
remove within 300 CIS but not to exceed (2) You must use this service information The geographic coordinates of the
5,800 CSN. as applicable to do the actions required by airport are also updated; to coincide
(iv) For spools with 5,600 CSN or more but this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. with the FAA’s aeronautical database, as
fewer than 5,800 CSN as of April 21, 2017, (3) The following service information was well as an editorial change removing the
remove within 200 CIS but not to exceed approved for IBR on November 30, 2018. city associated with the airport name in
5,850 CSN. (i) General Electric Company (GE) Service the airspace legal description. Also, the
(v) For spools with 5,800 CSN or more but Bulletin (SB) GE90–100 SB 72–0499 R01, outdated term ‘‘Airport/Facility
fewer than 6,000 CSN as of April 21, 2017, dated February 5, 2014. Directory’’ is replaced with ‘‘Chart
remove within 50 CIS but not to exceed 6,000 (ii) GE SB GE90–100 S/B 72–0714,
CSN. Supplement’’.
Revision 01, dated February 16, 2018.
(vi) For spools with 6,000 CSN or more as DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 3,
(4) The following service information was
of April 21, 2017, remove before the next 2019. The Director of the Federal
flight. approved for IBR on April 21, 2017 (82 FR
16728, April 6, 2017). Register approves this incorporation by
(2) Remove from service HPC rotor stage 2– reference action under Title 1, Code of
5 spools listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD (i) GE SB GE90–100 SB 72–0659 R01, dated
February 18, 2016. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
and HPC rotor stage 2–5 spools with S/Ns
listed in paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB (ii) [Reserved.] the annual revision of FAA Order
GE90–100 S/B 72–0714, Revision 01, dated (5) For service information identified in 7400.11 and publication of conforming
February 16, 2018, before exceeding 8,200 this AD, contact General Electric Company, amendments.
CSN, or before further flight, whichever 1 Neumann Way, Room 285, Cincinnati, OH ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C,
occurs later. 45215; phone: 513–552–3272; email: Airspace Designations and Reporting
(h) Installation Prohibition geae.aoc@ge.com. Points, and subsequent amendments can
(6) You may view this service information be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
(1) After the effective date of this AD, do at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
not install or reinstall onto any engine, any air_traffic/publications/. For further
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, information, you can contact the
HPC rotor stage 2–5 spool with an S/N listed
MA 01803. For information on the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
in paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE SB No.
GE90–100 SB 72–0499 R01, dated February availability of this material at the FAA, call Administration, 800 Independence
5, 2014, or paragraph 4, Appendix A, of GE 781–238–7759. Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
SB GE90–100 SB72–0659 R01, dated (7) You may view this service information telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
February 18, 2016, that exceeds 5,000 CSN. that is incorporated by reference at the
also available for inspection at the
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do National Archives and Records
National Archives and Records
not install or reinstall onto any engine, any Administration (NARA). For information on
HPC rotor stage 2–5 spool listed in paragraph the availability of this material at NARA, call
Administration (NARA). For
(c)(2) of this AD, or HPC rotor stage 2–5 spool 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
information on the availability of FAA
with an S/N listed in paragraph 4, Appendix www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202)
A, of GE SB GE90–100 S/B 72–0714, Revision locations.html. 741–6030, or go to https://
01, dated February 16, 2018, that exceeds www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
8,200 CSN. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on ibr-locations.html.
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
October 17, 2018. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Karen M. Grant, Designations and Reporting Points, is
(AMOCs)
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller published yearly and effective on
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification September 15.
Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, [FR Doc. 2018–23466 Filed 10–25–18; 8:45 am] Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
send your request to your principal inspector BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Administration, Operations Support
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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 November 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | David Bethka, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781- 238-7129; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 53976 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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