Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Turbofan Engines, 60898-60900 [2020-21450]
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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 189 / Tuesday, September 29, 2020 / Rules and Regulations
Issued on September 10, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2020–21392 Filed 9–28–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0555; Project
Identifier AD–2020–00615–E; Amendment
39–21267; AD 2020–20–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx–
1B64/P2, –1B67/P2, –1B70/P2, –1B70C/
P2, –1B70/75/P2, –1B74/75/P2, –1B76/
P2, –1B76A/P2, and GEnx–2B67/P
model turbofan engines. This AD was
prompted by the detection of meltrelated freckles in the billet, which may
reduce the life limits of certain highpressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 2
disks and a certain stages 6–10
compressor rotor spool. This AD
requires the removal of certain HPT
rotor stage 2 disk and the removal of a
certain stages 6–10 compressor rotor
spool before reaching their new life
limits. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
This AD is effective November 3,
2020.
For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
General Electric Company, 1 Neumann
Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone:
(513) 552–3272; email:
aviation.fleetsupport@ae.ge.com;
website: www.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–2020–0555.
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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–2020–
0555; 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,
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:
Mehdi Lamnyi, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7743; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: Mehdi.Lamnyi@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain GE GEnx–1B64/P2,
–1B67/P2, –1B70/P2, –1B70C/P2,
–1B70/75/P2, –1B74/75/P2, –1B76/P2,
–1B76A/P2, and GEnx–2B67/P model
turbofan engines. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on June 8, 2020
(85 FR 35021). The NPRM was
prompted by the detection of meltrelated freckles in the billet, which may
reduce the life limits of certain HPT
rotor stage 2 disks and a certain stages
6–10 compressor rotor spool. The NPRM
proposed to require the removal of
certain HPT rotor stage 2 disk and the
removal of a certain stages 6–10
compressor rotor spool before reaching
their new life limits. 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 final rule. The following presents
the comments received on the NPRM
and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Request to List Part and Serial Numbers
GE requested that both the affected
part and serial numbers be listed in the
Applicability section of this AD instead
of the affected engine serial numbers.
The FAA agrees. The FAA recognizes
that affected HPT rotor stage 2 disks
could be moved from one engine to
another engine. The intent of this AD is
to mandate the removal of the affected
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parts from service, regardless of the
engine on which they are installed. The
FAA is revising the Applicability
section of this AD as suggested by the
commenter. This change does not
expand the scope of this AD because the
number of affected engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry remains the
same in this final rule compared to what
was published in the NPRM.
Support for the AD
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International; the Boeing Company; and
United Airlines Engineering 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
final rule with the changes described
previously and minor editorial changes.
The FAA has determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this final rule.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed GE GEnx–1B
Service Bulletin (SB) 72–0473 R00,
dated April 14, 2020; GE GEnx–1B SB
72–0474 R00, dated April 14, 2020; and
GE GEnx–2B SB 72–0416 R00, dated
April 14, 2020. GE GEnx–1B SB 72–
0473 R00 describes procedures for
removing and replacing the HPT rotor
stage 2 disks on GE GEnx–1B model
engines. GE GEnx–1B SB 72–0474 R00
describes procedures for removing and
replacing the stages 6–10 compressor
rotor spool on GE GEnx–1B model
engines. GE GEnx–2B SB 72–0416 R00
describes procedures for removing and
replacing the HPT rotor stage 2 disks on
GE GEnx–2B model engines.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects two engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry; one engine
requires the HPT rotor stage 2 disk
replacement and one engine requires the
stages 6–10 compressor rotor spool
replacement.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Removal and replacement of the HPT rotor stage 2 disk ......
Removal and replacement of the stages 6–10 compressor
rotor spool.
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.
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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) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
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Parts cost
1,500 work-hours × $85 per
hour = $127,500.
600 work-hours × $85 per
hour = $51,000.
(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.
The Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
$458,900
$586,400
$586,400
1,018,600
1,069,600
1,069,600
–1B70/P2, –1B70C/P2, –1B70/75/P2, –1B74/
75/P2, –1B76/P2, –1B76A/P2, and GEnx–
2B67/P model turbofan engines with:
(1) a high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor
stage 2 disk, part number (P/N) 2383M86P02,
having one of the following serial numbers
(S/Ns): TMT18D6T, TMT18D6U, TMT18JC4,
TMT18NGC, TMT1985C, TMT3UA34,
TMT3UA55, TMT4CT46, or TMT4CT47,
installed; or
(2) a stages 6–10 compressor rotor spool,
P/N 2628M56G01, S/N GWN10ECM,
installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7250, Turbine Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
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):
■
2020–20–11 General Electric Company:
Amendment 39–21267; Docket No.
FAA–2020–0555; Project Identifier AD–
2020–00615–E.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 3, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all General Electric
Company (GE) GEnx–1B64/P2, –1B67/P2,
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This AD was prompted by the detection of
melt-related freckles in the billet, which may
reduce the life limits of certain HPT rotor
stage 2 disks and a certain stages 6–10
compressor rotor spool. The FAA is issuing
this AD to prevent failure of the HPT rotor
stage 2 disk and stages 6–10 compressor rotor
spool. The unsafe condition, if not addressed,
could result in uncontained release of both
the HPT rotor stage 2 disk and the stages 6–
10 compressor rotor spool, damage to the
engine, and damage to the aircraft.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
After the effective date of this AD, before
the parts accumulate the cycles since new
(CSN) threshold listed in Table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD, remove the affected
HPT rotor stage 2 disk and the stages 6–10
compressor rotor spool from service and
replace with parts eligible for installation.
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(h) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not
install the affected HPT rotor stage 2 disks or
the stages 6–10 compressor rotor spool
identified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
AD on an engine.
(i) 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 (j) 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.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Mehdi Lamnyi, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7743; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
Mehdi.Lamnyi@faa.gov.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
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Issued on September 24, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
Federal Aviation Administration
certain airplanes have outdated
magnetic variation (MV) tables inside
navigation systems. This AD requires
revising the existing airplane flight
manual (AFM) to update the Flight
Management System (FMS), Inertial
Reference System (IRS), and Attitude
and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
14 CFR Part 39
DATES:
[FR Doc. 2020–21450 Filed 9–28–20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
[Docket No. FAA–2020–0206; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–202–AD; Amendment
39–21220; AD 2020–17–15]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ
Aviation ULC (Type Certificate
Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.)
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all MHI
RJ Aviation ULC Model CL–600–2B19
(Regional Jet Series 100 & 440), CL–600–
2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 &
702), CL–600–2C11 (Regional Jet Series
550), CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series
705), CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet Series
900), and CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet
Series 1000) airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a determination that
SUMMARY:
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This AD is effective November 3,
2020.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 3, 2020.
For service information
identified in this final rule, contact MHI
RJ Aviation ULC, 12655 Henri-Fabre
Blvd., Mirabel, Que´bec J7N 1E1 Canada;
Widebody Customer Response Center
North America toll-free telephone +1–
844–272–2720 or direct-dial telephone
+1–514–855–8500; fax +1–514–855–
8501; email thd.crj@mhirj.com; internet
https://mhirj.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section,
Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2020–0206.
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2020-0555; Project Identifier AD-2020-00615-E;
Amendment 39-21267; AD 2020-20-11]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64/P2, -1B67/P2, -1B70/P2,
-1B70C/P2, -1B70/75/P2, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76/P2, -1B76A/P2, and GEnx-
2B67/P model turbofan engines. This AD was prompted by the detection of
melt-related freckles in the billet, which may reduce the life limits
of certain high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 2 disks and a
certain stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool. This AD requires the
removal of certain HPT rotor stage 2 disk and the removal of a certain
stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool before reaching their new life
limits. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 3, 2020.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
phone: (513) 552-3272; email: [email protected]; website:
www.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-2020-0555.
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-2020-
0555; 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, 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: Mehdi Lamnyi, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-
238-7743; 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 by adding an AD that would apply to certain GE GEnx-1B64/
P2, -1B67/P2, -1B70/P2, -1B70C/P2, -1B70/75/P2, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76/P2,
-1B76A/P2, and GEnx-2B67/P model turbofan engines. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on June 8, 2020 (85 FR 35021). The NPRM was
prompted by the detection of melt-related freckles in the billet, which
may reduce the life limits of certain HPT rotor stage 2 disks and a
certain stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool. The NPRM proposed to
require the removal of certain HPT rotor stage 2 disk and the removal
of a certain stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool before reaching their
new life limits. 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 final rule. The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request to List Part and Serial Numbers
GE requested that both the affected part and serial numbers be
listed in the Applicability section of this AD instead of the affected
engine serial numbers.
The FAA agrees. The FAA recognizes that affected HPT rotor stage 2
disks could be moved from one engine to another engine. The intent of
this AD is to mandate the removal of the affected parts from service,
regardless of the engine on which they are installed. The FAA is
revising the Applicability section of this AD as suggested by the
commenter. This change does not expand the scope of this AD because the
number of affected engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry
remains the same in this final rule compared to what was published in
the NPRM.
Support for the AD
The Air Line Pilots Association, International; the Boeing Company;
and United Airlines Engineering 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 final rule with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. The FAA has determined that these minor
changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
The FAA also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin (SB) 72-0473 R00,
dated April 14, 2020; GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0474 R00, dated April 14, 2020;
and GE GEnx-2B SB 72-0416 R00, dated April 14, 2020. GE GEnx-1B SB 72-
0473 R00 describes procedures for removing and replacing the HPT rotor
stage 2 disks on GE GEnx-1B model engines. GE GEnx-1B SB 72-0474 R00
describes procedures for removing and replacing the stages 6-10
compressor rotor spool on GE GEnx-1B model engines. GE GEnx-2B SB 72-
0416 R00 describes procedures for removing and replacing the HPT rotor
stage 2 disks on GE GEnx-2B model engines.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects two engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry; one engine requires the HPT rotor stage 2
disk replacement and one engine requires the stages 6-10 compressor
rotor spool replacement.
The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this 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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Removal and replacement of the HPT 1,500 work-hours x $85 $458,900 $586,400 $586,400
rotor stage 2 disk. per hour = $127,500.
Removal and replacement of the stages 600 work-hours x $85 per 1,018,600 1,069,600 1,069,600
6-10 compressor rotor spool. hour = $51,000.
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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
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.
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
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):
2020-20-11 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-21267; Docket No.
FAA-2020-0555; Project Identifier AD-2020-00615-E.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 3, 2020.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64/
P2, -1B67/P2, -1B70/P2, -1B70C/P2, -1B70/75/P2, -1B74/75/P2, -1B76/
P2, -1B76A/P2, and GEnx-2B67/P model turbofan engines with:
(1) a high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 2 disk, part
number (P/N) 2383M86P02, having one of the following serial numbers
(S/Ns): TMT18D6T, TMT18D6U, TMT18JC4, TMT18NGC, TMT1985C, TMT3UA34,
TMT3UA55, TMT4CT46, or TMT4CT47, installed; or
(2) a stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool, P/N 2628M56G01, S/N
GWN10ECM, installed.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine
Section.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by the detection of melt-related freckles
in the billet, which may reduce the life limits of certain HPT rotor
stage 2 disks and a certain stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT rotor stage 2
disk and stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool. The unsafe condition,
if not addressed, could result in uncontained release of both the
HPT rotor stage 2 disk and the stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool,
damage to the engine, and damage to the aircraft.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
After the effective date of this AD, before the parts accumulate
the cycles since new (CSN) threshold listed in Table 1 to paragraph
(g) of this AD, remove the affected HPT rotor stage 2 disk and the
stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool from service and replace with
parts eligible for installation.
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(h) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not install the affected
HPT rotor stage 2 disks or the stages 6-10 compressor rotor spool
identified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD on an engine.
(i) 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 (j) 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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Mehdi Lamnyi,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7743; fax: 781-238-7199; email:
[email protected].
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued on September 24, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-21450 Filed 9-28-20; 8:45 am]
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