Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines, 40586-40588 [2020-14458]

Download as PDF 40586 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 130 / Tuesday, July 7, 2020 / Rules and Regulations operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. 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): ■ 2020–14–01 Bell Textron Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.): Amendment 39– 21155; Docket No. FAA–2020–0171; Product Identifier 2018–SW–028–AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Bell Textron Inc. (Bell) Model 214ST helicopters, certificated in any category, with a spindle to yoke bolt (bolt) part number (P/N) 214–010–262–103 and serial number (S/N) BH179163, BH179164, BH179169, BH179170, BH179171, BH179175, BH179176, BH179178, BH224783, BH224751, BH224756, BH224764, BH224765, BH383851, BH383853, BH383855, BH383856, BH383857, BH383858, BH383860, BH383861, BH383862, BH383864, BH383865, BH383868, BH383872, BH383873, BH383878, or BH383879 installed. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the discovery that bolts have nonconforming external thread root radii. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in the spindle separating from the yoke and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Effective Date This AD is effective August 11, 2020. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES (e) Required Actions (1) Within 25 hours time-in-service, remove from service each bolt listed in paragraph (a) of this AD. (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install on any helicopter a bolt with a P/ N and S/N listed in paragraph (a) of this AD. (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, DSCO Branch, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to Haytham Alaidy, Aviation Safety Engineer, DSCO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177; phone: 817–222–5224; fax: 817–222–4960; email: haytham.alaidy@faa.gov. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, the FAA suggests 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 16:03 Jul 06, 2020 Jkt 250001 (h) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6200, Main Rotor. Issued on June 23, 2020. Gaetano A. Sciortino, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2020–14210 Filed 7–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2019–0800; Project Identifier 2005–NE–24–AD; Amendment 39– 21153; AD 2020–13–08] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines (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 (g) Related Information Bell Helicopter Textron Alert Service Bulletin 214ST–18–93 Revision A, dated April 17, 2019, which is not incorporated by reference, contains additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell Textron Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, TX 76101; telephone 817–280–3391; fax 817– 280–6466; or at https:// www.bellcustomer.com. You may view a copy of information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–23– 09 for all General Electric Company (GE) CF6–80E1A1, –80E1A2, –80E1A3, –80E1A4, and –80E1A4/B model turbofan engines. AD 2005–23–09 required initial and repetitive fluorescent-penetrant inspections (FPI) of certain areas of high-pressure compressor (HPC) cases, part number (P/N) 1509M97G07 and P/N 2083M69G03. This AD requires an update of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of GE Engine Manual GEK99376 and the operator’s existing continuous airworthiness maintenance program (CAMP). This AD was prompted by GE performed an updated lifing analysis on the HPC case. As a result, GE found additional locations on the cases requiring FPI, revised the inspection interval for performing FPI of the existing location, and added an SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 additional P/N HPC case that requires inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 11, 2020. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 11, 2020. 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; email: aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. It is also available on the internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2019– 0800. 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–2019– 0800; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Stevenson, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: (781) 238–7132; fax: (781) 238–7199; email: Scott.M.Stevenson@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2005–23–09, Amendment 39–14367 (70 FR 67901, November 9, 2005), (‘‘AD 2005–23–09’’). AD 2005–23–09 applied to all GE CF6– 80E1A1, –80E1A2, –80E1A3, –80E1A4, and –80E1A4/B model turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2020 (85 FR 3284). The NPRM was prompted by GE performing an updated lifing analysis on the HPC case. As a result, GE found additional locations on the cases E:\FR\FM\07JYR1.SGM 07JYR1 40587 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 130 / Tuesday, July 7, 2020 / Rules and Regulations requiring FPI, revised the inspection interval for performing FPI of the existing location, and added an additional P/N HPC case that requires inspection. The NPRM proposed to require an update of the ALS of GE Engine Manual GEK99376 and the operator’s existing CAMP. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Comments The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA’s response to each comment. Request for Clarification on Task Referenced in AD EASA and Delta Airlines (Delta) requested clarification on whether TASK 05–21–02–200–001, dated September 15, 2015, referenced in the AD and in the docket, should be from Revision 47 or from Revision 48 of GE CF6–80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376, dated September 15, 2019 (‘‘GE Engine Manual’’). Delta further questioned whether the task should have the same date as the GE Engine Manual. The FAA agrees that TASK 05–21– 02–200–001, dated September 15, 2015, in Revision 48 of the GE Engine Manual is referenced correctly in this AD. The FAA notes that the task has a different date than the GE Engine Manual and the task is dated correctly in the NPRM. This task from Revision 48 of the GE Engine Manual will be uploaded to the docket upon publication of the final rule. Request To Include Reference to Later Revisions of Engine Manual Delta requested that the FAA include a reference to ‘‘and later approved revisions’’ when referencing the GE Engine Manual in paragraph (g) of this AD. The FAA disagrees because later revisions of the GE Engine Manual cannot be referenced in an AD. Support for the AD The Air Line Pilots Association, International, expressed support for the AD as written. Conclusion The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 The FAA reviewed TASK 05–21–02– 200–001, dated September 15, 2015, from ESM 05–21–02, Life Limits 001 High Pressure Compressor HPC— Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of the GE CF6–80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376, Revision 48, dated September 15, 2019. The service information describes procedures for performing FPIs of the HPC case. 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. Costs of Compliance The FAA estimates that this AD affects 20 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Update ALS of Engine Manual ....................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES 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. The FAA is 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 The FAA has determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:03 Jul 06, 2020 Jkt 250001 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (3) 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: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Cost per product Parts cost $0 Cost on U.S. operators $170 $3,400 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: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005–23–09, Amendment 39– 14367 (70 FR 67901, November 9, 2005); and ■ b. Adding the following new AD: ■ ■ 2020–13–08 General Electric Company: Amendment 39–21153; Docket No. FAA–2019–0800; Project Identifier 2005–NE–24–AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 11, 2020. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2005–23–09, Amendment 39–14367 (70 FR 67901, November 9, 2005). (c) Applicability This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF6–80E1A1, –80E1A2, E:\FR\FM\07JYR1.SGM 07JYR1 40588 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 130 / Tuesday, July 7, 2020 / Rules and Regulations –80E1A3, –80E1A4, and –80E1A4/B model turbofan engines. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine Compressor Section. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by GE performing an updated lifing analysis on the highpressure compressor (HPC) case. Based on this analysis, GE found new locations on the case that require fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI), identified a new inspection interval for the existing FPI location, and added another part-numbered HPC case that requires inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPC case. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained release of the HPC case, engine fire, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, replace TASK 05–21–02–200–001 in GE CF6–80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376 and the operator’s existing continuous airworthiness maintenance program with TASK 05–21–02–200–001, dated September 15, 2015, from ESM 05–21–02, Life Limits 001 High Pressure Compressor HPC— Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of the GE CF6–80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376, Revision 48, dated September 15, 2019. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. You may email your request to: 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. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Scott Stevenson, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– 7132; fax: 781–238–7199; email: scott.m.stevenson@faa.gov. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:03 Jul 06, 2020 Jkt 250001 (i) TASK 05–21–02–200–001, dated September 15, 2015, from ESM 05–21–02, Life Limits 001 High Pressure Compressor HPC—Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of the GE CF6–80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376, Revision 48, dated September 15, 2019. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For GE 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. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. Issued on June 17, 2020. Gaetano A. Sciortino, Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2020–14458 Filed 7–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2020–0298; Airspace Docket No. 19–ANM–97] RIN 2120–AA66 Establishment of Class E Airspace; Quinter, KS Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231–2245. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority for This Rulemaking The FAA’s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. 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. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet at Gove County Airport, Quinter, KS, in support of IFR operations at the airport. History This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth at Gove County Airport, Quinter, KS, to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) procedures at the airport. This action will ensure the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 5, 2020. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1 Code of Federal Regulations part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11D, Airspace Designations and Reporting SUMMARY: Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at publications/. For further information, you can contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of FAA Order 7400.11D at NARA, email fedreg.legal@nara.gov or go to https:// www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ ibr-locations.html. The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (85 FR 23495; April 28, 2020) for Docket No. FAA–2020–0298 to establish Class E airspace at Gove County Airport, Quinter, KS, in support of IFR operations at the airport. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.11D, dated August 8, 2019, and effective September 15, 2019, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. E:\FR\FM\07JYR1.SGM 07JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 130 (Tuesday, July 7, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40586-40588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-14458]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0800; Project Identifier 2005-NE-24-AD; Amendment 
39-21153; AD 2020-13-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan 
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-23-09 
for all General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80E1A1, -80E1A2, -80E1A3, -
80E1A4, and -80E1A4/B model turbofan engines. AD 2005-23-09 required 
initial and repetitive fluorescent-penetrant inspections (FPI) of 
certain areas of high-pressure compressor (HPC) cases, part number (P/
N) 1509M97G07 and P/N 2083M69G03. This AD requires an update of the 
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of GE Engine Manual GEK99376 
and the operator's existing continuous airworthiness maintenance 
program (CAMP). This AD was prompted by GE performed an updated lifing 
analysis on the HPC case. As a result, GE found additional locations on 
the cases requiring FPI, revised the inspection interval for performing 
FPI of the existing location, and added an additional P/N HPC case that 
requires inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 11, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 11, 
2020.

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; email: 
[email protected]. You may view this service information at 
the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also 
available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0800.

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-2019-
0800; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department 
of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Stevenson, Aerospace Engineer, 
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803; phone: 
(781) 238-7132; fax: (781) 238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2005-23-09, Amendment 39-14367 (70 FR 
67901, November 9, 2005), (``AD 2005-23-09''). AD 2005-23-09 applied to 
all GE CF6-80E1A1, -80E1A2, -80E1A3, -80E1A4, and -80E1A4/B model 
turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 
21, 2020 (85 FR 3284). The NPRM was prompted by GE performing an 
updated lifing analysis on the HPC case. As a result, GE found 
additional locations on the cases

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requiring FPI, revised the inspection interval for performing FPI of 
the existing location, and added an additional P/N HPC case that 
requires inspection. The NPRM proposed to require an update of the ALS 
of GE Engine Manual GEK99376 and the operator's existing CAMP. The FAA 
is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in 
developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the 
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request for Clarification on Task Referenced in AD

    EASA and Delta Airlines (Delta) requested clarification on whether 
TASK 05-21-02-200-001, dated September 15, 2015, referenced in the AD 
and in the docket, should be from Revision 47 or from Revision 48 of GE 
CF6-80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376, dated September 15, 2019 (``GE Engine 
Manual''). Delta further questioned whether the task should have the 
same date as the GE Engine Manual.
    The FAA agrees that TASK 05-21-02-200-001, dated September 15, 
2015, in Revision 48 of the GE Engine Manual is referenced correctly in 
this AD. The FAA notes that the task has a different date than the GE 
Engine Manual and the task is dated correctly in the NPRM. This task 
from Revision 48 of the GE Engine Manual will be uploaded to the docket 
upon publication of the final rule.

Request To Include Reference to Later Revisions of Engine Manual

    Delta requested that the FAA include a reference to ``and later 
approved revisions'' when referencing the GE Engine Manual in paragraph 
(g) of this AD.
    The FAA disagrees because later revisions of the GE Engine Manual 
cannot be referenced in an AD.

Support for the AD

    The Air Line Pilots Association, International, expressed support 
for the AD as written.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments 
received, and determined that air safety and the public interest 
require adopting this AD as proposed.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed TASK 05-21-02-200-001, dated September 15, 2015, 
from ESM 05-21-02, Life Limits 001 High Pressure Compressor HPC--
Scheduled Maintenance Checks, of the GE CF6-80E1 Engine Manual 
GEK99376, Revision 48, dated September 15, 2019. The service 
information describes procedures for performing FPIs of the HPC case. 
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.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 20 engines installed on 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates 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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Update ALS of Engine Manual...........  2 work-hours x $85 per                $0            $170          $3,400
                                         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.
    The FAA is 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

    The FAA has determined that 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) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) 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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2005-23-09, Amendment 39-14367 
(70 FR 67901, November 9, 2005); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2020-13-08 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-21153; Docket No. 
FAA-2019-0800; Project Identifier 2005-NE-24-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 11, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2005-23-09, Amendment 39-14367 (70 FR 67901, 
November 9, 2005).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80E1A1, -
80E1A2,

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 -80E1A3, -80E1A4, and -80E1A4/B model turbofan engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7230, Turbine Engine 
Compressor Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by GE performing an updated lifing analysis 
on the high-pressure compressor (HPC) case. Based on this analysis, 
GE found new locations on the case that require fluorescent 
penetrant inspection (FPI), identified a new inspection interval for 
the existing FPI location, and added another part-numbered HPC case 
that requires inspection. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent 
failure of the HPC case. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, 
could result in uncontained release of the HPC case, engine fire, 
and damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Required Actions

    Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, replace 
TASK 05-21-02-200-001 in GE CF6-80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376 and the 
operator's existing continuous airworthiness maintenance program 
with TASK 05-21-02-200-001, dated September 15, 2015, from ESM 05-
21-02, Life Limits 001 High Pressure Compressor HPC--Scheduled 
Maintenance Checks, of the GE CF6-80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376, 
Revision 48, dated September 15, 2019.

(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the 
certification office, send it to the attention of the person 
identified in paragraph (i) of this AD. You may email your request 
to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(i) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Scott Stevenson, 
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7132; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected]

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) TASK 05-21-02-200-001, dated September 15, 2015, from ESM 
05-21-02, Life Limits 001 High Pressure Compressor HPC--Scheduled 
Maintenance Checks, of the GE CF6-80E1 Engine Manual GEK99376, 
Revision 48, dated September 15, 2019.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For GE 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: 
[email protected].
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on June 17, 2020.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness 
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-14458 Filed 7-6-20; 8:45 am]
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