Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines, 26580-26582 [2017-11781]
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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
(a) Effective Date
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD is effective July 13, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
14 CFR Part 39
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to General Electric
Company (GE) CF6–80C2L1F turbofan
engines with a high-pressure turbine (HPT)
spacer/impeller, part number (P/N)
1539M12P02, installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7250, Turbine/Turboprop Engine—
Turbine Section.
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 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.
(e) Unsafe Condition
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
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:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Amendment 39–18914; Docket No.
FAA–2016–9490; Directorate Identifier
2016–NE–26–AD.
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Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
After the effective date of this AD, replace
the HPT spacer/impeller, P/N 1539M12P02,
before it exceeds 18,000 flight cycles since
new.
(g) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not
install an HPT spacer/impeller, P/N
1539M12P02, onto any engine, or return to
service any engine with an HPT spacer/
impeller, P/N 1539M12P02, installed, if the
HPT spacer/impeller exceeds 18,000 flight
cycles since new.
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.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
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(f) Compliance
For more information about this AD,
contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7147; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
herman.mak@faa.gov.
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Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
May 23, 2017.
Carlos A. Pestana,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx–
1B64, –1B64/P1, –1B64/P2, –1B67,
–1B67/P1, –1B67/P2, –1B70, –1B70/P1,
–1B70/P2, –1B70/75/P1, –1B70/75/P2,
–1B70C/P1, –1B70C/P2, –1B74/75/P1,
–1B74/75/P2, –1B76A/P2 turbofan
engines. This AD was prompted by a
fracture of the fuel manifold which led
to an in-flight shutdown of the engine.
This AD requires replacement of the
outer left side signal fuel manifold with
a part eligible for installation. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 13,
2017.
SUMMARY:
This AD was prompted by a reduction in
the life limit of the affected engines, which
is the result of a revised operating profile. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
HPT spacer/impeller, uncontained release of
the HPT spacer/impeller, damage to the
engine, and damage to the airplane.
(i) Related Information
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Federal Aviation Administration
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For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
General Electric Company, GE-Aviation,
Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati,
OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272; fax:
513–552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com.
You may view this 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. It is also available
on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0016.
ADDRESSES:
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–2017–
0016; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility 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 the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
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Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781–238–7120; fax: 781–
238–7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov.
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 GEnx–1B64, –1B64/P1,
–1B64/P2, –1B67, –1B67/P1, –1B67/P2,
–1B70, –1B70/P1, –1B70/P2, –1B70/75/
P1, –1B70/75/P2, –1B70C/P1, –1B70C/
P2, –1B74/75/P1, –1B74/75/P2,
–1B76A/P2 engines with outer left side
signal fuel manifold, part number (P/N)
2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813,
installed. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on February 28, 2017
(82 FR 12070) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
NPRM was prompted by a fracture of
the fuel manifold which led to an inflight shutdown of the engine. The
NPRM proposed to require replacement
of the outer left side signal fuel
manifold with a part eligible for
installation. We are issuing this AD to
prevent fracture of the fuel manifold,
engine fire, and damage to the airplane.
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 Reduce Compliance Time
The Air Line Pilots Association
(ALPA) requested that the FAA reduce
the compliance time in this AD from 12
months to 60 days. ALPA commented
that the service bulletin (SB)
recommends replacement of the left side
signal fuel manifold within 60 days of
issuance of the SB.
We disagree. Our risk assessment of
the potential for additional fuel
manifold fractures indicates that 12
months represents an acceptable level of
risk for replacement of the affected fuel
manifolds. We did not change this AD.
Request To Withdraw NPRM
United Airlines (United) requested
that the NPRM be withdrawn. United
commented that they have already
accomplished the requirements of this
AD and removed all affected parts from
stock. United noted that GE has reported
that this issue has been resolved by all
operators. United indicated that this AD
will therefore only generate unnecessary
work.
We disagree. This AD includes an
installation prohibition that prevents
any non-conforming parts from being reinstalled into engines. Without this
prohibition, a non-conforming part
could be installed into an engine and reenter service. We did not change this
AD.
Request To Revise Applicability
Japan Airlines (JAL) requested that
the applicability of this AD be revised
so that it lists affected engine serial
numbers instead of applicable engines
with the affected part installed. JAL
indicated that GE no longer delivers
engines with the affected parts installed.
We disagree. This AD includes an
installation prohibition to prevent the
affected outer left side signal fuel
manifold from being re-installed in any
engine. By defining applicability
according to the affected engine with
the outer left side signal fuel manifold,
P/N 2403M46G01, and CAGE code
05813, installed, we ensure that all the
affected parts are removed from service
and not re-installed in any engine. We
did not change this AD.
Request To Clarify Compliance Using
SB
JAL commented that they believe the
AD should allow replacement of the
affected outer left side signal fuel
manifold using GE GEnx-1B SB 73–0053
R00, dated November 15, 2016.
We agree. This AD does not specify
which service material to use when
replacing the outer left side signal fuel
manifold. This AD lists GE service
bulletins, including GEnx–1B SB 73–
0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016, as
guidance when inspecting, repairing,
and replacing the outer left side signal
fuel manifold. Therefore, this AD
already allows use of GEnx–1B SB 73–
0053 R00 when complying with this
AD. We did not change this AD.
Request That AD Not Apply to New
Engines
JAL requested that newly-delivered
engines, which are not covered by
GEnx–1B SB 73–0053 R00, dated
November 15, 2016, should be
considered as ‘‘not applicable to this
AD.’’
We partially agree. We agree that this
AD does not apply to new engines that
do not have the affected fuel manifold
installed. We disagree with changing the
applicability of this AD because we do
not want to allow an affected part to be
installed later on a new engine. We did
not change this AD.
Support for the NPRM
GE 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.
Related Service Information
We reviewed GE GEnx–1B SB 73–
0051 R00, dated November 4, 2016; GE
GEnx–1B SB 73–0052 R00, dated
October 28, 2016; and GE GEnx–1B SB
73–0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016.
These SBs describe, respectively,
procedures for inspecting, repairing,
and replacing the outer left side signal
fuel manifold, part number
2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 109
engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
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Action
Labor cost
Replacement of fuel manifold .........................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
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$16,000
Cost per
product
$16,170
Cost on U.S.
operators
$1,762,530
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
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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
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 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–12–02 General Electric Company:
Amendment 39–18917; Docket No.
FAA–2017–0016; Directorate Identifier
2016–NE–31–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 13, 2017.
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None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all GEnx–1B64, –1B64/
P1, –1B64/P2, –1B67, –1B67/P1, –1B67/P2,
–1B70, 1B70/P1, –1B70/P2, –1B70/75/P1,
–1B70/75/P2, –1B70C/P1, –1B70C/P2,
–1B74/75/P1, –1B74/75/P2, –1B76A/P2
engines with outer left side signal fuel
manifold, part number (P/N) 2403M46G01,
and CAGE code 05813, installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7313, Fuel Injector Nozzle.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by fracture of the
fuel manifold which led to an in-flight
shutdown of the engine. We are issuing this
AD to prevent fracture of the fuel manifold,
engine fire, and damage to the airplane.
(3) 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;
fax: 513–552–3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
May 30, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(1) Inspect the outer left side signal fuel
manifold, P/N 2403M46G01 and CAGE code
05813, to determine if the part has additional
marking ‘‘XB,’’ ‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB’’ adjacent to
part number. If the part is marked with ‘‘XB,’’
‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB,’’ then no further action is
required.
(2) For parts without additional marking
‘‘XB,’’ ‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB’’ adjacent to the part
number, within 12 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace the outer left side
signal fuel manifold with a part eligible for
installation.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
(g) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not
install an outer left side signal fuel manifold,
P/N 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813,
onto an engine, unless additional marking
‘‘XB,’’ ‘‘INS,’’ or ‘‘KB’’ is adjacent to the part
number.
AGENCY:
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
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.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
§ 39.13
(b) Affected ADs
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
238–7120; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
chris.mcguire@faa.gov.
(2) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 73–
0051 R00, dated November 4, 2016; GE
GEnx–1B SB 73–0052 R00, dated October 28,
2016; and GE GEnx–1B SB 73–0053 R00,
dated November 15, 2016, can be obtained
from GE using the contact information in
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD. These SBs,
respectively, describe procedures for
inspecting, repairing, and replacing the outer
left side signal fuel manifold.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
19 CFR Part 12
[CBP Dec. No. 17–04]
RIN 1515–AE22
Merchandise Produced by Convict,
Forced, or Indentured Labor;
Conforming Amendment and Technical
Corrections
U.S. Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland
Security; Department of the Treasury.
ACTION: Final rule.
This document amends the
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
regulations to reflect section 910 of the
Trade Facilitation and Trade
Enforcement Act of 2015 by removing
the ‘‘consumptive demand’’ clause from
the regulations concerning the
prohibition on the importation of
merchandise produced by convict,
forced, or indentured labor. It also
updates the regulations to reflect the
correct name of the agency and includes
a minor procedural change with regard
to the filing of proof of admissibility.
DATES: This final rule is effective on
June 8, 2017.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Thomas Kendrick, Trade Remedy Law
Enforcement Directorate, Office of
Trade, Thomas.Kendrick@dhs.gov, (202)
863–6057.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
I. Background
Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930,
as amended (19 U.S.C. 1307) prohibits
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0016; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-31-AD;
Amendment 39-18917; AD 2017-12-02]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -1B64/P2, -1B67, -
1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, -1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70/75/P1, -1B70/75/P2,
-1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76A/P2 turbofan
engines. This AD was prompted by a fracture of the fuel manifold which
led to an in-flight shutdown of the engine. This AD requires
replacement of the outer left side signal fuel manifold with a part
eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 13, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45215, phone: 513-552-3272; fax: 513-552-3329; email:
geae.aoc@ge.com. You may view this 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. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0016.
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-2017-
0016; or in person at the Docket Management Facility 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 the Docket Office
(phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building
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Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC
20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher McGuire, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email: chris.mcguire@faa.gov.
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 GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -
1B64/P2, -1B67, -1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, -1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70/
75/P1, -1B70/75/P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -
1B76A/P2 engines with outer left side signal fuel manifold, part number
(P/N) 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813, installed. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on February 28, 2017 (82 FR 12070) (``the NPRM'').
The NPRM was prompted by a fracture of the fuel manifold which led to
an in-flight shutdown of the engine. The NPRM proposed to require
replacement of the outer left side signal fuel manifold with a part
eligible for installation. We are issuing this AD to prevent fracture
of the fuel manifold, engine fire, and damage to the airplane.
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 Reduce Compliance Time
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) requested that the FAA
reduce the compliance time in this AD from 12 months to 60 days. ALPA
commented that the service bulletin (SB) recommends replacement of the
left side signal fuel manifold within 60 days of issuance of the SB.
We disagree. Our risk assessment of the potential for additional
fuel manifold fractures indicates that 12 months represents an
acceptable level of risk for replacement of the affected fuel
manifolds. We did not change this AD.
Request To Withdraw NPRM
United Airlines (United) requested that the NPRM be withdrawn.
United commented that they have already accomplished the requirements
of this AD and removed all affected parts from stock. United noted that
GE has reported that this issue has been resolved by all operators.
United indicated that this AD will therefore only generate unnecessary
work.
We disagree. This AD includes an installation prohibition that
prevents any non-conforming parts from being re-installed into engines.
Without this prohibition, a non-conforming part could be installed into
an engine and re-enter service. We did not change this AD.
Request To Revise Applicability
Japan Airlines (JAL) requested that the applicability of this AD be
revised so that it lists affected engine serial numbers instead of
applicable engines with the affected part installed. JAL indicated that
GE no longer delivers engines with the affected parts installed.
We disagree. This AD includes an installation prohibition to
prevent the affected outer left side signal fuel manifold from being
re-installed in any engine. By defining applicability according to the
affected engine with the outer left side signal fuel manifold, P/N
2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813, installed, we ensure that all the
affected parts are removed from service and not re-installed in any
engine. We did not change this AD.
Request To Clarify Compliance Using SB
JAL commented that they believe the AD should allow replacement of
the affected outer left side signal fuel manifold using GE GEnx-1B SB
73-0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016.
We agree. This AD does not specify which service material to use
when replacing the outer left side signal fuel manifold. This AD lists
GE service bulletins, including GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00, dated November
15, 2016, as guidance when inspecting, repairing, and replacing the
outer left side signal fuel manifold. Therefore, this AD already allows
use of GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00 when complying with this AD. We did not
change this AD.
Request That AD Not Apply to New Engines
JAL requested that newly-delivered engines, which are not covered
by GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016, should be
considered as ``not applicable to this AD.''
We partially agree. We agree that this AD does not apply to new
engines that do not have the affected fuel manifold installed. We
disagree with changing the applicability of this AD because we do not
want to allow an affected part to be installed later on a new engine.
We did not change this AD.
Support for the NPRM
GE 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.
Related Service Information
We reviewed GE GEnx-1B SB 73-0051 R00, dated November 4, 2016; GE
GEnx-1B SB 73-0052 R00, dated October 28, 2016; and GE GEnx-1B SB 73-
0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016. These SBs describe, respectively,
procedures for inspecting, repairing, and replacing the outer left side
signal fuel manifold, part number 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 109 engines installed on airplanes
of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Replacement of fuel manifold.......... 2 work-hours x $85 per $16,000 $16,170 $1,762,530
hour = $170.
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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,
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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
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 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.
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
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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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-12-02 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-18917; Docket No.
FAA-2017-0016; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-31-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 13, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all GEnx-1B64, -1B64/P1, -1B64/P2, -1B67, -
1B67/P1, -1B67/P2, -1B70, 1B70/P1, -1B70/P2, -1B70/75/P1, -1B70/75/
P2, -1B70C/P1, -1B70C/P2, -1B74/75/P1, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76A/P2
engines with outer left side signal fuel manifold, part number (P/N)
2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813, installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7313, Fuel Injector
Nozzle.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by fracture of the fuel manifold which led
to an in-flight shutdown of the engine. We are issuing this AD to
prevent fracture of the fuel manifold, engine fire, and damage to
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(1) Inspect the outer left side signal fuel manifold, P/N
2403M46G01 and CAGE code 05813, to determine if the part has
additional marking ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or ``KB'' adjacent to part
number. If the part is marked with ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or ``KB,'' then
no further action is required.
(2) For parts without additional marking ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or
``KB'' adjacent to the part number, within 12 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace the outer left side signal fuel
manifold with a part eligible for installation.
(g) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not install an outer
left side signal fuel manifold, P/N 2403M46G01, and CAGE code 05813,
onto an engine, unless additional marking ``XB,'' ``INS,'' or ``KB''
is adjacent to the part number.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
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.
(i) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Christopher
McGuire, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781-238-7120; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
chris.mcguire@faa.gov.
(2) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 73-0051 R00, dated November
4, 2016; GE GEnx-1B SB 73-0052 R00, dated October 28, 2016; and GE
GEnx-1B SB 73-0053 R00, dated November 15, 2016, can be obtained
from GE using the contact information in paragraph (i)(3) of this
AD. These SBs, respectively, describe procedures for inspecting,
repairing, and replacing the outer left side signal fuel manifold.
(3) 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; fax: 513-552-3329; email:
geae.aoc@ge.com.
(4) You may view this 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.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 30, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-11781 Filed 6-7-17; 8:45 am]
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