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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains notices to the public of the proposed
issuance of rules and regulations. The
purpose of these notices is to give interested
persons an opportunity to participate in the
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0502; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NE–02–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Comments Invited
Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company (GE) CJ610 Series
Turbojet Engines and CF700 Series
Turbofan Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for GE
CJ610 series turbojet engines and CF700
turbofan engines with AFT
Technologies combustion liners, part
number (P/N) AFT–5016T30G02. This
proposed AD would require removing
from service, AFT Technologies
combustion liners, P/N AFT–
5016T30G02. This proposed AD results
from a report of an AFT Technologies
combustion liner that released a large
section of the inner combustion liner
and reports of six combustion liners
with premature cracks. We are
proposing this AD to prevent premature
cracks in the combustion liner, which
could release pieces of the inner
combustion liner. A release of pieces of
the inner combustion liner could cause
an uncontained failure of the engine
turbine and damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments
on this proposed AD by November 9,
2009.
Use one of the following
addresses to comment on this proposed
AD.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200
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ADDRESSES:
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New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office,
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
Westbury, NY 11590; e-mail:
norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone
(516) 228–7337; fax (516) 794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
We invite you to send us any written
relevant data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposal. Send your
comments to an address listed under
ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2009–0502; Directorate Identifier 2009–
NE–02–AD’’ in the subject line of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of the proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend the
proposed AD in light 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 with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Using the search function of the Web
site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including, if provided, the name of the
individual who sent the comment (or
signed the comment on behalf of an
association, business, labor union, etc.).
You may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78).
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
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received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is the
same as the Mail address provided in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
Discussion
We have received a report of a large
section of a combustion liner breaking
free that caused damage to the turbine
and excessive engine vibration. Also, we
have received six reports of premature
combustion liner cracking, determined
by borescope inspection and
precautionary removal of the
combustion liners by the repair facility.
Excessive cracking of the combustion
liner could result in liberation of
combustion liner pieces and damage to
the turbine. The PMA holder has not
been able to determine the cause of the
premature combustion liner failure.
Without a prohibition against installing
a new or serviceable AFT Technologies
combustion liner in the field and at
AFT, there will be nothing to prevent a
large piece of the combustion liner from
releasing and damaging the turbine.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in an uncontained failure of the
engine turbine and damage to the
airplane.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent
information and identified an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or
develop on other products of this same
type design. We are proposing this AD,
which would require replacing
combustion liners, P/N AFT–
5016T30G02:
• Before they accumulate 200 hourssince-new (HSN) or 300 cycles-sincenew (CSN), or
• Within 15 hours-in-service or 10
cycles-in-service if the combustion liner
has already exceeded 200 HSN or 300
CSN.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
would affect 13 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it would take about 96
work-hours per engine to perform the
proposed actions, and that the average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about $7,000
per engine. Based on these figures, we
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estimate the total cost of the proposed
AD to U.S. operators to be $190,840.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Authority for This Rulemaking
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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 have 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 that the proposed AD:
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); and
3. Would 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 a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD. You may get a copy
of this summary at the address listed
under ADDRESSES.
jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me
by the Administrator, the Federal
Aviation Administration proposes to
amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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:
General Electric Company (GE): Docket No.
FAA–2009–0502; Directorate Identifier
2009–NE–02–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) must receive comments on this
airworthiness directive (AD) action by
November 9, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to GE CJ610 series
turbojet and CF700 series turbofan engines
with AFT Technologies combustion liner,
part number (P/N) AFT–5016T30G02,
installed. These engines are installed on, but
not limited to, Learjet Inc. model 24 series
and model 25 series airplanes, Dassault
Aviation Fan Jet Falcon series airplanes, and
Sabreliner Corporation NA–265–70 and NA–
265–80 series airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of an AFT
Technologies combustion liner that released
a large section of the inner combustion liner
and reports of six combustion liners with
premature cracks. We are proposing this AD
to prevent premature cracks in the
combustion liner, which could release pieces
of the inner combustion liner. A release of
pieces of the inner combustion liner could
cause an uncontained failure of the engine
turbine and damage to the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Replacement of AFT Technologies
Combustion Liner P/N AFT–5016T30G02
(f) For engines that have an AFT
Technologies combustion liner, P/N AFT–
5016T30G02, with fewer than 200 hourssince-new (HSN) or 300 cycles-since-new
(CSN), remove the AFT Technologies
combustion liner, P/N AFT–5016T30G02,
before exceeding 200 HSN or 300 CSN,
whichever occurs first.
(g) For engines that have an AFT
Technologies combustion liner, P/N AFT–
5016T30G02, with 200 HSN or more or 300
CSN or more, remove the AFT Technologies
combustion liner, P/N AFT–5016T30G02,
within 15 hours-in-service or 10 cycles-inservice, after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs first.
(h) After the effective date of this AD, don’t
install any AFT Technologies combustion
liner, P/N AFT–5016T30G02, in any engine.
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Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, has the authority to
approve alternative methods of compliance
for this AD if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(j) Contact Norman Perenson, Aerospace
Engineer, New York Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; e-mail:
norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone (516)
228–7337; fax (516) 794–5531, for more
information about this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
September 2, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0502; Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-02-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company (GE) CJ610
Series Turbojet Engines and CF700 Series Turbofan Engines
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for GE CJ610 series turbojet engines and CF700 turbofan engines with
AFT Technologies combustion liners, part number (P/N) AFT-5016T30G02.
This proposed AD would require removing from service, AFT Technologies
combustion liners, P/N AFT-5016T30G02. This proposed AD results from a
report of an AFT Technologies combustion liner that released a large
section of the inner combustion liner and reports of six combustion
liners with premature cracks. We are proposing this AD to prevent
premature cracks in the combustion liner, which could release pieces of
the inner combustion liner. A release of pieces of the inner combustion
liner could cause an uncontained failure of the engine turbine and
damage to the airplane.
DATES: We must receive any comments on this proposed AD by November 9,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to comment on this
proposed AD.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer,
New York Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; e-
mail: norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone (516) 228-7337; fax (516) 794-
5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send us any written relevant data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposal. Send your comments to an address
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2009-0502; Directorate
Identifier 2009-NE-02-AD'' in the subject line of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD
in light 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
with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search
function of the Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any
of our dockets, including, if provided, the name of the individual who
sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy
Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65
FR 19477-78).
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. 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 Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
the same as the Mail address provided in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
Discussion
We have received a report of a large section of a combustion liner
breaking free that caused damage to the turbine and excessive engine
vibration. Also, we have received six reports of premature combustion
liner cracking, determined by borescope inspection and precautionary
removal of the combustion liners by the repair facility. Excessive
cracking of the combustion liner could result in liberation of
combustion liner pieces and damage to the turbine. The PMA holder has
not been able to determine the cause of the premature combustion liner
failure. Without a prohibition against installing a new or serviceable
AFT Technologies combustion liner in the field and at AFT, there will
be nothing to prevent a large piece of the combustion liner from
releasing and damaging the turbine. This condition, if not corrected,
could result in an uncontained failure of the engine turbine and damage
to the airplane.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
We have evaluated all pertinent information and identified an
unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on other products
of this same type design. We are proposing this AD, which would require
replacing combustion liners, P/N AFT-5016T30G02:
Before they accumulate 200 hours-since-new (HSN) or 300
cycles-since-new (CSN), or
Within 15 hours-in-service or 10 cycles-in-service if the
combustion liner has already exceeded 200 HSN or 300 CSN.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 13 engines installed
on airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take
about 96 work-hours per engine to perform the proposed actions, and
that the average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts would
cost about $7,000 per engine. Based on these figures, we
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estimate the total cost of the proposed AD to U.S. operators to be
$190,840.
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 have 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 that the proposed AD:
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); and
3. Would 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 a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD. You may get a copy of this summary at the
address listed under ADDRESSES.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the
Federal Aviation Administration 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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new
airworthiness directive:
General Electric Company (GE): Docket No. FAA-2009-0502; Directorate
Identifier 2009-NE-02-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must receive
comments on this airworthiness directive (AD) action by November 9,
2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to GE CJ610 series turbojet and CF700 series
turbofan engines with AFT Technologies combustion liner, part number
(P/N) AFT-5016T30G02, installed. These engines are installed on, but
not limited to, Learjet Inc. model 24 series and model 25 series
airplanes, Dassault Aviation Fan Jet Falcon series airplanes, and
Sabreliner Corporation NA-265-70 and NA-265-80 series airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report of an AFT Technologies
combustion liner that released a large section of the inner
combustion liner and reports of six combustion liners with premature
cracks. We are proposing this AD to prevent premature cracks in the
combustion liner, which could release pieces of the inner combustion
liner. A release of pieces of the inner combustion liner could cause
an uncontained failure of the engine turbine and damage to the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified unless the
actions have already been done.
Replacement of AFT Technologies Combustion Liner P/N AFT-5016T30G02
(f) For engines that have an AFT Technologies combustion liner,
P/N AFT-5016T30G02, with fewer than 200 hours-since-new (HSN) or 300
cycles-since-new (CSN), remove the AFT Technologies combustion
liner, P/N AFT-5016T30G02, before exceeding 200 HSN or 300 CSN,
whichever occurs first.
(g) For engines that have an AFT Technologies combustion liner,
P/N AFT-5016T30G02, with 200 HSN or more or 300 CSN or more, remove
the AFT Technologies combustion liner, P/N AFT-5016T30G02, within 15
hours-in-service or 10 cycles-in-service, after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(h) After the effective date of this AD, don't install any AFT
Technologies combustion liner, P/N AFT-5016T30G02, in any engine.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) The Manager, New York Aircraft Certification Office, has the
authority to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD
if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(j) Contact Norman Perenson, Aerospace Engineer, New York
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; e-mail:
norman.perenson@faa.gov; telephone (516) 228-7337; fax (516) 794-
5531, for more information about this AD.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 2, 2009.
Peter A. White,
Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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