Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines, 88145-88147 [2016-28667]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 235 / Wednesday, December 7, 2016 / Proposed Rules responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; 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. We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Helicopters: Docket No. FAA–2016– 6436; Directorate Identifier 2015–SW– 037–AD. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (a) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB–BK 117 C– 2 helicopters, serial numbers 9004 through 9708, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as an incorrectly installed heat-shrinkable sleeve on the collective lever wiring harness. This condition could result in chafing of the wiring and subsequent failure of the hoist cable cutter or emergency landing gear flotation systems. (c) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 6, 2017. (d) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been accomplished prior to that time. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Dec 06, 2016 Jkt 241001 (e) Required Actions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Within 100 hours time-in-service, remove the pilot collective lever and visually inspect the pilot collective lever wiring harness for proper installation of the heat-shrinkable sleeve and transparent sleeve and for damage in accordance with paragraph 3.B.2.1 and as depicted in Figure 2 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin MBB–BK117 C–2– 88A–010, Revision 1, dated April 16, 2015 (ASB). (1) If the heat-shrinkable sleeve and transparent sleeve are installed as depicted in Figure 2 of the ASB and there is no damage, install the collective lever in accordance with paragraphs 3.B.2.3.a through 3.B.2.3.f of the ASB. (2) If the heat-shrinkable sleeve or transparent sleeve is installed as depicted in Figure 3, Detail B of the ASB, alter the heatshrinkable sleeve as depicted in Figure 3, Detail C. (3) If the transparent sleeve is damaged as depicted in Figure 4, Detail D of the ASB, replace the heat-shrinkable sleeve, transparent sleeve, and identification sleeve. Replace any wire that has a nick, scratch, cut, or is frayed. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASWFTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (g) Additional Information The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2015–0144, dated July 21, 2015. You may view the EASA AD on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov in the AD Docket. (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: Wheel/Ski/Float/Emergency Equipment, 3246/2560. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November 21, 2016. Lance T. Gant, Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016–28670 Filed 12–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 88145 Sfmt 4702 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2016–9167; Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–20–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) GE90 turbofan engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an engine and airplane fire. This proposed AD would require replacing affected fuel/oil lube/ servo coolers (‘‘main heat exchangers’’) with a part eligible for installation. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of a main heat exchanger, which could result in an engine fire. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 23, 2017. 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 https://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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. SUMMARY: Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 9167; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. E:\FR\FM\07DEP1.SGM 07DEP1 88146 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 235 / Wednesday, December 7, 2016 / Proposed Rules and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7756; fax: 781–238–7199; email: john.frost@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– FAA–2016–9167; Directorate Identifier 2016–NE–20–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion We propose to adopt an AD for certain GE GE90–76B, GE90–85B, GE90–90B, GE90–94B, GE90–110B1, and GE90– 115B turbofan engines with a main heat exchanger, part number (P/N) 1838M88P11 or 1838M88P13. This proposed AD is prompted by a report of an airplane fire caused by a failed main heat exchanger. The incident investigation determined the cause to be an internal main heat exchanger tube separation, which resulted in leakage of fuel into the oil system, causing oil sump flooding that overwhelmed the scavenge and venting system. This condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of a main heat exchanger, which could cause an engine fire. To correct this unsafe condition, we propose to require replacing the main heat exchanger with a part not affected by this proposed AD or with a part that is repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s service information. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed GE Service Bulletin (SB) GE90–100 SB 79–0034, Revision 03, dated August 5, 2016, and SB GE90 SB 79–0058, Revision 02, dated August 5, 2016. This service information describes procedures to replace and repair a main heat exchanger. These documents are distinct since they apply to different engine models. 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. FAA’s Determination We are proposing 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. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require replacing the affected main heat exchangers with a part eligible for installation. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 185 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Replace main heat exchanger ........................ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ............. $7,000 $7,425 $1,373,625 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings 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. We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Dec 06, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ E:\FR\FM\07DEP1.SGM 07DEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 235 / Wednesday, December 7, 2016 / Proposed Rules General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA– 2016–9167; Directorate Identifier 2016– NE–20–AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 23, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) GE90–76B, GE90–85B, GE90– 90B, GE90–94B, GE90–110B1, and GE90– 115B turbofan engines with a fuel/oil lube/ servo cooler (‘‘main heat exchanger’’) part number (P/N) 1838M88P11 or 1838M88P13, with a serial number listed in paragraph 1.A of GE Service Bulletin (SB) GE90–100 SB 79– 0034, Revision 03, dated August 05, 2016; or SB GE90 SB 79–0058, Revision 02, dated August 05, 2016. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7921, Engine Oil Cooler. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (h) Definition For purposes of this AD, a part eligible for installation is a main heat exchanger with a P/N and serial number not listed in paragraph (c) of this AD or a main heat exchanger repaired in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.C.(2) through 3.C.(7), of GE SB GE90–100 SB 79–0034, dated December 3, 2014; Revision 01, dated August 14, 2015; Revision 02, dated November 6, 2015; or Revision 03, dated August 5, 2016; or GE SB GE90 SB 79– 0058, dated August 18, 2015; Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015; or Revision 02, dated August 05, 2016. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. 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. Jkt 241001 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR Part 1910 RIN 1218–AD 08 (g) Required Actions Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the main heat exchanger with a part eligible for installation. 17:23 Dec 06, 2016 [FR Doc. 2016–28667 Filed 12–6–16; 8:45 am] [Docket No. OSHA—2016–0014] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 16, 2016. Colleen M. D’Alessandro, Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an engine and airplane fire. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a main heat exchanger, which could result in an engine fire. (j) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–7756; fax: 781–238–7199; email: john.frost@faa.gov. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. (3) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. Prevention of Workplace Violence in Healthcare and Social Assistance Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOL. ACTION: Request for Information (RFI). AGENCY: Workplace violence against employees providing healthcare and social assistance services is a serious concern. Evidence indicates that the rate of workplace violence in the industry is substantially higher than private industry as a whole. OSHA is considering whether a standard is needed to protect healthcare and social assistance employees from workplace violence and is interested in obtaining information about the extent and nature of workplace violence in the industry and the nature and effectiveness of interventions and controls used to prevent such violence. This RFI provides an overview of the problem of workplace violence in the healthcare and social assistance sector and the measures that have been taken to address it. It also seeks information on issues that might be considered in developing a standard, including scope and the types of controls that might be required. DATES: Submit comments on or before April 6, 2017. All submissions must bear a postmark or provide other evidence of the submission date. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 88147 Submit comments and additional materials by any of the following methods: Electronically: Submit comments and attachments electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making electronic submissions. Facsimile: OSHA allows facsimile transmission of comments and additional material that are 10 pages or fewer in length (including attachments). Send these documents to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. OSHA does not require hard copies of these documents. Instead of transmitting facsimile copies of attachments that supplement these documents (for example, studies, journal articles), commenters must submit these attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Technical Data Center, Room N–3653, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. 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OSHA will place comments and other material, including any personal information, in the public docket without revision, and these materials will be available online at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting statements they do not want made available to the public and submitting comments that contain personal information (either about themselves or others) such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, and medical data. If you submit scientific or technical studies or other results of scientific research, OSHA requests (but is not ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\07DEP1.SGM 07DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 7, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 88145-88147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28667]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9167; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-20-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain General Electric Company (GE) GE90 turbofan engines. This 
proposed AD was prompted by a report of an engine and airplane fire. 
This proposed AD would require replacing affected fuel/oil lube/servo 
coolers (``main heat exchangers'') with a part eligible for 
installation. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of a main 
heat exchanger, which could result in an engine fire.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 23, 
2017.

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 https://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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact General 
Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 
45215, phone: 513-552-3272; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You 
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7125.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9167; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m.

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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any 
comments received, and other information. The street address for the 
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, Engine 
Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7756; fax: 781-238-7199; email: john.frost@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this NPRM. Send your comments to an address listed 
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-FAA-2016-9167; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-20-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM because of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

    We propose to adopt an AD for certain GE GE90-76B, GE90-85B, GE90-
90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B turbofan engines with a main 
heat exchanger, part number (P/N) 1838M88P11 or 1838M88P13.
    This proposed AD is prompted by a report of an airplane fire caused 
by a failed main heat exchanger. The incident investigation determined 
the cause to be an internal main heat exchanger tube separation, which 
resulted in leakage of fuel into the oil system, causing oil sump 
flooding that overwhelmed the scavenge and venting system. This 
condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of a main heat 
exchanger, which could cause an engine fire. To correct this unsafe 
condition, we propose to require replacing the main heat exchanger with 
a part not affected by this proposed AD or with a part that is repaired 
in accordance with the manufacturer's service information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed GE Service Bulletin (SB) GE90-100 SB 79-0034, Revision 
03, dated August 5, 2016, and SB GE90 SB 79-0058, Revision 02, dated 
August 5, 2016. This service information describes procedures to 
replace and repair a main heat exchanger. These documents are distinct 
since they apply to different engine models.
    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.

FAA's Determination

    We are proposing 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.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require replacing the affected main heat 
exchangers with a part eligible for installation.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 185 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply 
with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
              Action                        Labor cost            Parts cost        product         operators
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Replace main heat exchanger.......  5 work-hours x $85 per             $7,000           $7,425       $1,373,625
                                     hour = $425.
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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.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):


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General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-9167; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NE-20-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by January 23, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) GE90-76B, GE90-
85B, GE90-90B, GE90-94B, GE90-110B1, and GE90-115B turbofan engines 
with a fuel/oil lube/servo cooler (``main heat exchanger'') part 
number (P/N) 1838M88P11 or 1838M88P13, with a serial number listed 
in paragraph 1.A of GE Service Bulletin (SB) GE90-100 SB 79-0034, 
Revision 03, dated August 05, 2016; or SB GE90 SB 79-0058, Revision 
02, dated August 05, 2016.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7921, Engine Oil 
Cooler.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an engine and airplane fire. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of a main heat exchanger, which 
could result in an engine fire.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace 
the main heat exchanger with a part eligible for installation.

(h) Definition

    For purposes of this AD, a part eligible for installation is a 
main heat exchanger with a P/N and serial number not listed in 
paragraph (c) of this AD or a main heat exchanger repaired in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.C.(2) 
through 3.C.(7), of GE SB GE90-100 SB 79-0034, dated December 3, 
2014; Revision 01, dated August 14, 2015; Revision 02, dated 
November 6, 2015; or Revision 03, dated August 5, 2016; or GE SB 
GE90 SB 79-0058, dated August 18, 2015; Revision 01, dated December 
10, 2015; or Revision 02, dated August 05, 2016.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve 
AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make 
your request. 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

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact John Frost, 
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District 
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7756; fax: 781-238-
7199; email: john.frost@faa.gov.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, 
Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513-552-3272; email: 
aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com.
    (3) You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, 
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, 
MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, 
call 781-238-7125.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on November 16, 2016.
Colleen M. D'Alessandro,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-28667 Filed 12-6-16; 8:45 am]
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