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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0254; Directorate
Identifier 2017–NE–10–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 all
General Electric Company (GE) CF34–8E
model turbofan engines. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report that using
a certain repair procedure for the fan
outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could
alter the strength capability of the fan
OGV frame. This proposed AD would
require replacement of all fan OGV
frames repaired using this procedure.
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SUMMARY:
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We are proposing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 24, 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; 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.
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–
0254; 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 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:
Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238–
7199; email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
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this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2017–0254; Directorate Identifier 2017–
NE–10–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
We received a report that using a
certain repair procedure for the fan OGV
frame could alter the strength capability
of the fan OGV frame because the repair
procedure included an improper heat
cycle. This proposed AD would require
replacement of all fan OGV frames
repaired using this procedure. This
condition, if not corrected, could result
in failure of the fan OGV frame, engine
separation, and loss of the airplane.
Related Service Information
We reviewed GE CF34–8E Engine
Manual, GEK 112031, 72–00–23,
REPAIR 006. The repair describes
procedures for applying a dry-film
lubricant to the fan OGV frame with
heat curing.
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
replacement of fan OGV frames.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 42 engines installed on airplanes
of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Fan OGV frame part—annual, prorated cost
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
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.
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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.
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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:
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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 (AD):
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General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA–
2017–0254; Directorate Identifier 2017–
NE–10–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 24,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all General Electric
Company (GE) CF34–8E2; CF34–8E2A1;
CF34–8E5; CF34–8E5A1; CF34–8E5A2;
CF34–8E6; and CF34–8E6A1 model turbofan
engines.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC),
7270, Turbine Engine Bypass Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that
using a certain repair procedure for the fan
outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could alter the
strength capability of the fan OGV frame. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
fan OGV frame, engine separation, and loss
of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For engines with a fan OGV frame
installed that was repaired using GE CF34–
8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72–00–23,
REPAIR 006:
(i) If the fan OGV frame has 24,900 cycles
since new (CSN) or more on the effective date
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$12,300.00
Cost per
product
$12,300.00
Cost on U.S.
operators
$516,600.00
of this AD, remove the OGV frame from
service within 100 cycles after the effective
date of this AD.
(ii) If the OGV frame has less than 24,900
CSN on the effective date of this AD, remove
the fan OGV frame from service at the next
shop visit after the effective date of this AD,
or before exceeding 25,000 CSN, whichever
occurs earlier.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do
not install a fan OGV frame that was repaired
using GE CF34–8E Engine Manual, GEK
112031, 72–00–23, REPAIR 006.
(h) Definition
For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into
the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine
flanges.
(i) 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
(2) GE CF34–8E Engine Manual, GEK
112031, 72–00–23, REPAIR 006 can be
obtained from GE using the contact
information in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD.
(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.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
May 25, 2017.
Carlos A. Pestana,
Acting Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0254; Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-10-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 all
General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8E model turbofan engines. This
proposed AD was prompted by a report that using a certain repair
procedure for the fan outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could alter the
strength capability of the fan OGV frame. This proposed AD would
require replacement of all fan OGV frames repaired using this
procedure. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 24, 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; 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.
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-
0254; 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 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: Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
martin.adler@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0254;
Directorate Identifier 2017-NE-10-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
We received a report that using a certain repair procedure for the
fan OGV frame could alter the strength capability of the fan OGV frame
because the repair procedure included an improper heat cycle. This
proposed AD would require replacement of all fan OGV frames repaired
using this procedure. This condition, if not corrected, could result in
failure of the fan OGV frame, engine separation, and loss of the
airplane.
Related Service Information
We reviewed GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR
006. The repair describes procedures for applying a dry-film lubricant
to the fan OGV frame with heat curing.
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 replacement of fan OGV frames.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 42 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Fan OGV frame part--annual, prorated 0 work-hour x $85 per $12,300.00 $12,300.00 $516,600.00
cost. hour = $0.00.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
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):
General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2017-0254; Directorate
Identifier 2017-NE-10-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 24, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8E2;
CF34-8E2A1; CF34-8E5; CF34-8E5A1; CF34-8E5A2; CF34-8E6; and CF34-
8E6A1 model turbofan engines.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC), 7270, Turbine Engine
Bypass Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a report that using a certain repair
procedure for the fan outlet guide vane (OGV) frame could alter the
strength capability of the fan OGV frame. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the fan OGV frame, engine separation, and loss of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
(1) For engines with a fan OGV frame installed that was repaired
using GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR 006:
(i) If the fan OGV frame has 24,900 cycles since new (CSN) or
more on the effective date of this AD, remove the OGV frame from
service within 100 cycles after the effective date of this AD.
(ii) If the OGV frame has less than 24,900 CSN on the effective
date of this AD, remove the fan OGV frame from service at the next
shop visit after the effective date of this AD, or before exceeding
25,000 CSN, whichever occurs earlier.
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a fan
OGV frame that was repaired using GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK
112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR 006.
(h) Definition
For the purpose of this AD, an ``engine shop visit'' is the
induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine flanges.
(i) 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Martin Adler,
Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7157; fax: 781-238-
7199; email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
(2) GE CF34-8E Engine Manual, GEK 112031, 72-00-23, REPAIR 006
can be obtained from GE using the contact information in paragraph
(j)(3) of this AD.
(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.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on May 25, 2017.
Carlos A. Pestana,
Acting Assistant Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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