83 FR 54663 - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan Engines
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 211 (October 31, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 211 (October 31, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-23712 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 211 (Wednesday, October 31, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 54663-54665] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23712] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 211 / Wednesday, October 31, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 54663]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0368; Product Identifier 2018-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-19469; AD 2018-21-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan Engines AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with a low-pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed. This AD was prompted by updated low-cycle fatigue analysis techniques that indicate certain LPC fan hubs could crack before their published life limit. This AD requires repetitive eddy current inspections (ECIs) and fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) for cracks in certain LPC fan hubs and removal of LPC fan hubs from service that fail inspection. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 5, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 5, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Pratt & Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-565-0140; fax: 860-565-5442. 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-2018-0368. 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- 0368; 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: Jo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7105; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all PW PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with an LPC fan hub, P/N 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 19, 2018 (83 FR 34070). The NPRM was prompted by updated low-cycle fatigue analysis techniques that indicate certain LPC fan hubs could crack before their published life limit. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive ECIs and FPIs of the LPC fan hub. 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 NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Add Maximum Allowable Life The Air Line Pilots Association requested that we specify a maximum allowable life for the parts affected by this AD, in addition to the prescribed inspection interval, to ensure that the affected parts are not operated beyond a life limit in which it is likely that fatigue cracks will form. We disagree. This AD intends to specify a new inspection interval to reduce the risk of a fan hub failure due to potential low-cycle fatigue cracking. We determined that repetitive inspections, in conjunction with existing life limits for the small population of affected parts, maintains an acceptable level of safety for the fleet. The life limits for the affected parts are given in the appropriate Engine Manual, Chapter 5, Airworthiness Limitations Section. Operators are responsible for complying with those life limits. We did not change this AD. Request To Clarify FPI Instructions All Nippon Airways requested clarification for performing the FPIs required by this AD. The instructions for performing ECIs are specified in PW Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW4G-112-A72-351, dated February 22, 2018, which is incorporated by reference by this AD; however, instructions for performing FPIs are not specified. We disagree. FPI is an industry-standard inspection. Operators are permitted to use an FPI process that is equivalent to the FPI process conducted by the original equipment manufacturer. We are incorporating by reference the instructions for performing ECIs because ECI is not an industry standard practice. ECI requires procedures, tooling, acceptance, and rejection criteria that are specific to the part being inspected. We did not change this AD. Request To Review Applicability PW stated that this AD should apply to all PW PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with LPC fan hub, P/N 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed as of or after February 22, 2018. We disagree. The unsafe condition is present for any LPC fan hub, P/N 51B521 or P/N 52B521, installed in PW PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines regardless of the installation date. This AD requires inspections of all applicable LPC fan hubs, P/N 51B521 or P/N 52B521, in service. We did not change this AD. [[Page 54664]] Clarification to Costs of Compliance We determined that we were not clear that only one LPC fan hub might need replacing. We clarified this in our cost estimate. Support for the AD The Boeing Company 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 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 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 PW ASB PW4G-112-A72-351, dated February 22, 2018. The PW ASB describes procedures for performing LPC fan hub ECIs and FPIs. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Other Related Service Information We reviewed PW PW4000 Series 112 Inch Turbofan Engines Cleaning, Inspection and Repair (CIR) Manual, P/N 51A750, Chapter/Section 72-31- 07, Inspection/Check-02, Revision No. 77, dated July 15, 2018. The CIR Manual contains additional information regarding FPI and ECI of the LPC fan hub. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 32 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 40 work-hours x $85 per $0 $3,400 $108,800 hour = $3,400. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We estimate that one engine will need this replacement and estimate the parts cost using a prorated formula that takes the early removal of the life-limited part into account. On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace the LPC fan hub (prorated part cost).. 0 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $288,000 $288,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2018-21-11 Pratt & Whitney Division: Amendment 39-19469; Docket No. FAA-2018-0368; Product Identifier 2018-NE-12-AD. [[Page 54665]] (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 5, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090-3 turbofan engines with low- pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by low-cycle fatigue analysis techniques, updated by the engine manufacturer, which indicated certain LPC fan hubs could crack before their published life limit. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the LPC fan hub. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained hub 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) After the effective date of this AD, perform a fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) and an eddy current inspection (ECI) of the LPC fan hub the next time the engine is separated at the M- flange and the LPC fan hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight cycles since the last FPI and ECI. (2) Thereafter, perform an FPI and an ECI of the LPC fan hub every time the engine is separated at the M-flange and the LPC fan hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight cycles since the last LPC fan hub ECI and FPI. (3) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, Step No. 11, in PW Alert Service Bulletin PW4G-112-A72-351, dated February 22, 2018, to do the ECI. (4) If a crack is found during the inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) or (2) of this AD, remove the LPC fan hub from service before further flight and replace with a part eligible for installation. (h) 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 (i) 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. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Jo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7105; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]. (j) 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) Pratt & Whitney Division Alert Service Bulletin PW4G-112- A72-351, dated February 22, 2018. (ii) [Reserved.] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800-565-0140; fax: 860-565-5442. (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 October 25, 2018. Robert J. Ganley, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. 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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER availability of this material at the FAA, allowable life for the parts affected by
contains regulatory documents having general call 781–238–7759. It is also available this AD, in addition to the prescribed
applicability and legal effect, most of which on the internet at http:// inspection interval, to ensure that the
are keyed to and codified in the Code of www.regulations.gov by searching for affected parts are not operated beyond a
Federal Regulations, which is published under and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– life limit in which it is likely that fatigue
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
0368. cracks will form.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by Examining the AD Docket We disagree. This AD intends to
the Superintendent of Documents. specify a new inspection interval to
You may examine the AD docket on reduce the risk of a fan hub failure due
the internet at http:// to potential low-cycle fatigue cracking.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for We determined that repetitive
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– inspections, in conjunction with
Federal Aviation Administration 0368; or in person at Docket Operations existing life limits for the small
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday population of affected parts, maintains
14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays. an acceptable level of safety for the fleet.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0368; Product The AD docket contains this final rule, The life limits for the affected parts are
Identifier 2018–NE–12–AD; Amendment the regulatory evaluation, any given in the appropriate Engine Manual,
39–19469; AD 2018–21–11] comments received, and other Chapter 5, Airworthiness Limitations
information. The address for Docket Section. Operators are responsible for
RIN 2120–AA64 Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is complying with those life limits. We did
U.S. Department of Transportation, not change this AD.
Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Whitney Division (PW) Turbofan
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Request To Clarify FPI Instructions
Engines
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, All Nippon Airways requested
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Washington, DC 20590. clarification for performing the FPIs
Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jo- required by this AD. The instructions
ACTION: Final rule. Ann Theriault, Aerospace Engineer, for performing ECIs are specified in PW
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) PW4G–
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 112–A72–351, dated February 22, 2018,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Pratt 781–238–7105; fax: 781–238–7199; which is incorporated by reference by
& Whitney Division (PW) PW4074D, email: jo-ann.theriault@faa.gov. this AD; however, instructions for
PW4077D, PW4084D, PW4090, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: performing FPIs are not specified.
PW4090–3 turbofan engines with a low- We disagree. FPI is an industry-
pressure compressor (LPC) fan hub, part Discussion
standard inspection. Operators are
number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N 52B521, We issued a notice of proposed permitted to use an FPI process that is
installed. This AD was prompted by rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR equivalent to the FPI process conducted
updated low-cycle fatigue analysis part 39 by adding an AD that would
by the original equipment manufacturer.
techniques that indicate certain LPC fan apply to all PW PW4074D, PW4077D,
We are incorporating by reference the
hubs could crack before their published PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090–3
instructions for performing ECIs because
life limit. This AD requires repetitive turbofan engines with an LPC fan hub,
ECI is not an industry standard practice.
eddy current inspections (ECIs) and P/N 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed.
ECI requires procedures, tooling,
fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) The NPRM published in the Federal
acceptance, and rejection criteria that
for cracks in certain LPC fan hubs and Register on July 19, 2018 (83 FR 34070).
are specific to the part being inspected.
removal of LPC fan hubs from service The NPRM was prompted by updated
We did not change this AD.
that fail inspection. We are issuing this low-cycle fatigue analysis techniques
AD to address the unsafe condition on that indicate certain LPC fan hubs could Request To Review Applicability
these products. crack before their published life limit.
PW stated that this AD should apply
DATES: This AD is effective December 5, The NPRM proposed to require
to all PW PW4074D, PW4077D,
2018. repetitive ECIs and FPIs of the LPC fan
PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090–3
The Director of the Federal Register hub. We are issuing this AD to address
turbofan engines with LPC fan hub, P/
approved the incorporation by reference the unsafe condition on these products.
N 51B821 or P/N 52B521, installed as of
of a certain publication listed in this AD Comments or after February 22, 2018.
as of December 5, 2018. We gave the public the opportunity to We disagree. The unsafe condition is
ADDRESSES: For service information participate in developing this final rule. present for any LPC fan hub,
identified in this final rule, contact Pratt The following presents the comments P/N 51B521 or P/N 52B521, installed in
& Whitney Division, 400 Main St., East PW PW4074D, PW4077D, PW4084D,
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received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Hartford, CT 06118; phone: 800–565– response to each comment. PW4090, and PW4090–3 turbofan
0140; fax: 860–565–5442. You may view engines regardless of the installation
this service information at the FAA, Request To Add Maximum Allowable date. This AD requires inspections of all
Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Life applicable LPC fan hubs, P/N 51B521 or
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA The Air Line Pilots Association P/N 52B521, in service. We did not
01803. For information on the requested that we specify a maximum change this AD.
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Clarification to Costs of Compliance • Are consistent with the intent that Other Related Service Information
We determined that we were not clear was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and We reviewed PW PW4000 Series 112
that only one LPC fan hub might need Inch Turbofan Engines Cleaning,
replacing. We clarified this in our cost • Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already Inspection and Repair (CIR) Manual,
estimate. P/N 51A750, Chapter/Section 72–31–07,
proposed in the NPRM.
Support for the AD Inspection/Check-02, Revision No. 77,
Related Service Information Under 1 dated July 15, 2018. The CIR Manual
The Boeing Company expressed CFR Part 51 contains additional information
support for the NPRM as written.
We reviewed PW ASB PW4G–112– regarding FPI and ECI of the LPC fan
Conclusion A72–351, dated February 22, 2018. The hub.
We reviewed the relevant data, PW ASB describes procedures for Costs of Compliance
considered the comments received, and performing LPC fan hub ECIs and FPIs.
determined that air safety and the This service information is reasonably We estimate that this AD affects 32
public interest require adopting this available because the interested parties engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
final rule as proposed except for minor have access to it through their normal registry.
editorial changes. We have determined course of business or by the means We estimate the following costs to
that these minor changes: identified in the ADDRESSES section. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 40 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,400 ........ $0 $3,400 $108,800
We estimate the following costs to do proposed inspection. We estimate that prorated formula that takes the early
any necessary replacements that would one engine will need this replacement removal of the life-limited part into
be required based on the results of the and estimate the parts cost using a account.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replace the LPC fan hub (prorated part cost) ............. 0 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 ............................... $288,000 $288,000
Authority for This Rulemaking Compliance and Airworthiness on a substantial number of small entities
Title 49 of the United States Code Division, but during this transition under the criteria of the Regulatory
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue period, the Executive Director has Flexibility Act.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated the authority to issue ADs
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
section 106, describes the authority of applicable to engines, propellers, and
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: associated appliances to the Manager, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Aviation Programs, describes in more Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, safety, Incorporation by reference,
detail the scope of the Agency’s Policy and Innovation Division. Safety.
authority. Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII, This AD will not have federalism Accordingly, under the authority
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: implications under Executive Order delegated to me by the Administrator,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 13132. This AD will not have a the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
section, Congress charges the FAA with substantial direct effect on the States, on follows:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the relationship between the national
air commerce by prescribing regulations government and the States, or on the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
for practices, methods, and procedures distribution of power and DIRECTIVES
the Administrator finds necessary for responsibilities among the various
levels of government. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
safety in air commerce. This regulation
For the reasons discussed above, I continues to read as follows:
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition certify that this AD: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
that is likely to exist or develop on (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, § 39.13 [Amended]
products identified in this rulemaking
action. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
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This AD is issued in accordance with DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the following new airworthiness
authority delegated by the Executive (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), directive (AD):
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 2018–21–11 Pratt & Whitney Division:
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. in Alaska, and Amendment 39–19469; Docket No.
In accordance with that order, issuance (4) Will not have a significant FAA–2018–0368; Product Identifier
of ADs is normally a function of the economic impact, positive or negative, 2018–NE–12–AD.
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(a) Effective Date of the local flight standards district office/ data available since lead acetate was
This AD is effective December 5, 2018. certificate holding district office. permanently listed demonstrate that
(i) Related Information there is no longer a reasonable certainty
(b) Affected ADs
For more information about this AD, of no harm from the use of this color
None. additive. This action is in response to a
contact Jo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace
(c) Applicability Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District color additive petition filed by the
This AD applies to all Pratt & Whitney Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– Environmental Defense Fund,
Division (PW) PW4074D, PW4077D, 238–7105; fax: 781–238–7199; email: jo- Earthjustice, Environmental Working
PW4084D, PW4090, and PW4090–3 turbofan ann.theriault@faa.gov. Group, Center for Environmental
engines with low-pressure compressor (LPC) (j) Material Incorporated by Reference Health, Healthy Homes Collaborative,
fan hub, part number (P/N) 51B821 or P/N
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Health Justice Project of Loyola
52B521, installed. approved the incorporation by reference University Chicago School of Law,
(d) Subject (IBR) of the service information listed in this Breast Cancer Fund, Improving Kids’
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Environment, Consumers Union,
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor
part 51. Natural Resources Defense Council,
(2) You must use this service information Consumer Federation of America,
Section. as applicable to do the actions required by Learning Disabilities Association,
(e) Unsafe Condition this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Maricel Maffini, and Howard Mielke.
(i) Pratt & Whitney Division Alert Service
This AD was prompted by low-cycle DATES: This rule is effective December 3,
Bulletin PW4G–112–A72–351, dated
fatigue analysis techniques, updated by the 2018. See section XIII for further
February 22, 2018.
engine manufacturer, which indicated certain
(ii) [Reserved.] information on the filing of objections.
LPC fan hubs could crack before their (3) For service information identified in
published life limit. We are issuing this AD
Submit either electronic or written
this AD, contact Pratt & Whitney Division, objections and requests for a hearing on
to prevent failure of the LPC fan hub. The 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06118;
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could the final rule by November 30, 2018.
phone: 800–565–0140; fax: 860–565–5442.
result in uncontained hub release, damage to (4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may submit objections
the engine, and damage to the airplane. at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards and requests for a hearing as follows.
(f) Compliance Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, Please note that late, untimely filed
Comply with this AD within the
MA 01803. For information on the objections will not be considered.
availability of this material at the FAA, call Electronic objections must be submitted
compliance times specified, unless already 781–238–7759.
done. on or before November 30, 2018. The
(5) You may view this service information
https://www.regulations.gov electronic
(g) Required Actions that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records filing system will accept comments
(1) After the effective date of this AD, until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end
Administration (NARA). For information on
perform a fluorescent penetrant inspection of November 30, 2018. Objections
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(FPI) and an eddy current inspection (ECI) of received by mail/hand delivery/courier
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the LPC fan hub the next time the engine is
separated at the M-flange and the LPC fan
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- (for written/paper submissions) will be
locations.html. considered timely if they are
hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight
cycles since the last FPI and ECI. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on postmarked or the delivery service
(2) Thereafter, perform an FPI and an ECI October 25, 2018. acceptance receipt is on or before that
of the LPC fan hub every time the engine is Robert J. Ganley, date.
separated at the M-flange and the LPC fan Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
hub has accumulated 2,000 or more flight Electronic Submissions
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service.
cycles since the last LPC fan hub ECI and Submit electronic objections in the
FPI. [FR Doc. 2018–23712 Filed 10–30–18; 8:45 am]
following way:
(3) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
• Federal eRulemaking Portal:
Step No. 11, in PW Alert Service Bulletin
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
PW4G–112–A72–351, dated February 22,
2018, to do the ECI. instructions for submitting comments.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Objections submitted electronically,
(4) If a crack is found during the HUMAN SERVICES
inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) or including attachments, to https://
(2) of this AD, remove the LPC fan hub from www.regulations.gov will be posted to
Food and Drug Administration
service before further flight and replace with the docket unchanged. Because your
a part eligible for installation. objection will be made public, you are
21 CFR Part 73
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance solely responsible for ensuring that your
(AMOCs) [Docket No. FDA–2017–C–1951] objection does not include any
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has confidential information that you or a
Termination of Listing of Color third party may not wish to be posted,
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
Additive Exempt From Certification; such as medical information, your or
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Lead Acetate anyone else’s Social Security number, or
send your request to your principal inspector AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, confidential business information, such
or local flight standards district office, as HHS. as a manufacturing process. Please note
appropriate. If sending information directly that if you include your name, contact
to the manager of the certification office, ACTION: Final rule.
information, or other information that
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send it to the attention of the person
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug identifies you in the body of your
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. You
may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@ Administration (FDA or we) is objection, that information will be
faa.gov. amending the color additive regulations posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, to no longer provide for the use of lead • If you want to submit an objection
notify your appropriate principal inspector, acetate in cosmetics intended for with confidential information that you
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager coloring hair on the scalp because new do not wish to be made available to the
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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 December 5, 2018. | |
| Contact | Jo-Ann Theriault, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7105; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 54663 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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