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Standards 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 (n)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the responsible Flight Standards Office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company
Organization Designation Authorization
(ODA) that has been authorized by the
Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, FAA, to make
those findings. To be approved, the repair
method, modification deviation, or alteration
deviation must meet the certification basis of
the airplane, and the approval must
specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for the
freeplay measurements of the right and left
rudder tab required by AD 2015–12–03, are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
(5) AMOCs approved previously for the
freeplay measurements of the rudder
required by AD 2015–12–03, are approved as
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
this AD.
(6) AMOCs approved previously for the
repetitive lubrications required by AD 2015–
12–03, are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(6) 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.
(7) 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 fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
ibr-locations.html.
General Electric Company, 1 Neumann
Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone:
(513) 552–3272; email:
aviation.fleetsupport@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 (817) 222–5110. It is also
available at www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2022–0514.
Issued on June 27, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Luis Cortez-Muniz, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle
ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: (206)
231–3958; email: Luis.A.Cortez-Muniz@
faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(5) and (6) of this AD.
RIN 2120–AA64
You may examine the AD docket at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2022–0514; 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:
Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: (781) 238–7178; email:
Alexei.T.Marqueen@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2022–0514; Project
Identifier AD–2022–00357–E; Amendment
39–22155; AD 2022–18–04]
Airworthiness Directives; General
Electric Company Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
Background
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx–
1B model turbofan engines. This AD
was prompted by several reports of fuel
leaks caused by high cycle fatigue (HCF)
cracks found at the braze joints on fuel
manifolds, and the subsequent
manufacturer redesign of the highpressure turbine (HPT) fuel hose
variable stator vane (VSV) manifold,
VSV fuel hose manifold, low-pressure
turbine (LPT) fuel hose variable bleed
valve (VBV) manifold, and VBV fuel
hose manifold. This AD requires
removal and replacement of the fuel
hydraulic lines. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 12,
2022.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 12, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
SUMMARY:
(o) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on October 12, 2022.
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 4, dated July
15, 2021.
(ii) [Reserved]
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on July 21, 2015 (80 FR
34252, June 16, 2015).
(i) Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletin 777–27–0062, Revision 2, dated
January 27, 2014.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
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Examining the AD Docket
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–1B model
turbofan engines. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on June 3, 2022
(87 FR 33658). The NPRM was
prompted by several reports of fuel
manifold leaks resulting in multiple
flight delays and cancellations on four
separate occasions between 2018 and
2021 on airplanes with GEnx–1B model
turbofan engines installed. The
manufacturer’s investigation revealed
that variations in braze coverage and
braze fillet radii caused high stress
concentration factors at the braze block
joints, leading to HCF failure in the tube
bundles with brazed joints. As a result
of its investigation, the manufacturer
determined that the HPT fuel hose VSV
manifold, VSV fuel hose manifold, LPT
fuel hose VBV manifold, and VBV fuel
hose manifold required redesign by
replacing all braze features and
cushioned clamps with block clamps. In
the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require
the removal and replacement of the fuel
hydraulic lines. The FAA is issuing this
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AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness
Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from
five commenters. Commenters included
the Air Line Pilots Association,
International, American Airlines, The
Boeing Company, United Airlines, and
an anonymous commenter. All
commenters supported the NPRM
without change.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety requires
adopting the AD as proposed.
Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products. Except for minor editorial
changes, this AD is adopted as proposed
in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed GE GEnx–1B
Service Bulletin 73–0099 R00, dated
February 28, 2022. This service
information specifies procedures for the
removal and replacement of the fuel
hydraulic lines. 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 ADDRESSES.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 298 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following
costs to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Remove fuel hydraulic lines ............................
Install redesigned fuel hydraulic lines .............
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............
2.50 work-hours × $85 per hour = $212.50 ...
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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,
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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.
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive:
■
2022–18–04 General Electric Company:
Amendment 39–22155; Docket No.
FAA–2022–0514; Project Identifier AD–
2022–00357–E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is
effective October 12, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx–
1B64, GEnx–1B64/P1, GEnx–1B64/P2, GEnx–
1B67, GEnx–1B67/P1, GEnx–1B67/P2, GEnx–
1B70, GEnx–1B70/75/P1, GEnx–1B70/75/P2,
GEnx–1B70/P1, GEnx–1B70/P2, GEnx–
1B70C/P1, GEnx–1B70C/P2, GEnx–1B74/75/
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$170
232,212.50
Cost on U.S.
operators
$50,660
69,199,325
P1, GEnx–1B74/75/P2, GEnx–1B76/P2, and
GEnx–1B76A/P2 model turbofan engines
with engine serial numbers 956–102 through
958–775, inclusive, 958–795, and 958–802.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
Code 7310, Engine Fuel Distribution.
(e) Unsafe Condition
The Amendment
§ 39.13
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232,000
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This AD was prompted by several reports
of fuel leaks caused by high cycle fatigue
cracks found at the braze joints on certain
GEnx–1B fuel manifolds. The FAA is issuing
this AD to prevent fuel leaks on the variable
bypass valve and variable stator vane fuel
hose manifolds. The unsafe condition, if not
addressed, could result in engine fire and
damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
At the next engine shop visit after the
effective date of this AD, remove and replace
the fuel hydraulic lines using the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs
3.A and 3.B, of GE GEnx–1B Service Bulletin
(SB) 73–0099 R00, dated February 28, 2022.
(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
case flanges, except for the following
situations, which do not constitute an engine
shop visit:
(1) Separation of engine flanges solely for
the purposes of transportation of the engine
without subsequent maintenance.
(2) Separation of engine flanges solely for
the purposes of replacing the fan or
propulsor without subsequent maintenance.
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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
(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 and
email 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.
(j) Related Information
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
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(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) GE GEnx–1B Service Bulletin 73–0099
R00, dated February 28, 2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact General Electric Company,
1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
phone: (513) 552–3272; email:
aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com; website:
www.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 (817) 222–5110.
(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: fr.inspection@nara.gov, or go to:
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued on August 17, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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21 CFR Part 73
[Docket No. FDA–2018–C–1007]
Listing of Color Additives; of Color
Additives Exempt From Certification;
Antarctic Krill Meal; Confirmation of
Effective Date
Food and Drug Administration,
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS).
ACTION: Final rule; confirmation of
effective date.
AGENCY:
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA or we) is
confirming the effective date of June 10,
2022, for the final rule that appeared in
the Federal Register of May 10, 2022,
and that amended the color additive
regulations to provide for the safe use of
Antarctic krill meal, composed of the
ground and dried tissue of Euphausia
superba, with or without the lipid
fraction, for use in the feed of salmonid
fish, to enhance the color of their flesh.
DATES: Effective date of final rule
published in the Federal Register of
May 10, 2022 (87 FR 27931) confirmed:
June 10, 2022.
ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to
read background documents or
comments received, go to https://
www.regulations.gov and insert the
docket number found in brackets in the
heading of this final rule into the
‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts,
and/or go to the Dockets Management
Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061,
Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Stephen DiFranco, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and
Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr.,
College Park, MD 20740, 240–402–2710.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the
Federal Register of May 10, 2022 (87 FR
27931), we amended the color additive
regulations in part 73 (21 CFR part 73),
‘‘Listing of Color Additives Exempt
From Certification,’’ to add a new
§ 73.32, ‘‘Antarctic krill meal.’’ The new
regulation provides for the safe use of
Antarctic krill meal, composed of the
ground and dried tissue of Euphausia
superba, with or without the lipid
fraction, for use in the feed of salmonid
fish, to enhance the color of their flesh.
We gave interested persons until June
10, 2022, to file objections or requests
for a hearing. We received no objections
or requests for a hearing on the final
rule. Therefore, we find that the
SUMMARY:
For more information about this AD,
contact Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781)
238–7178; email: Alexei.T.Marqueen@
faa.gov.
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effective date of the final rule that
published in the Federal Register of
May 10, 2022, should be confirmed.
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 73
Color additives, Cosmetics, Drugs,
Foods, Medical devices.
Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321,
341, 342, 343, 348, 351, 352, 355, 361,
362, 371, 379e) and under authority
delegated to the Commissioner of Food
and Drugs, we are giving notice that no
objections or requests for a hearing were
filed in response to the May 10, 2022,
final rule. Accordingly, the amendments
issued thereby became effective June 10,
2022.
Dated: August 30, 2022.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket Number USCG–2022–0467]
RIN 1625–AA08
Special Local Regulation; Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway, Morehead City,
NC
Coast Guard, Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary special local
regulation (SLR) for certain navigable
waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway (AICW) and Beaufort Inlet in
Morehead City, North Carolina. This
SLR restricts vessel traffic on the AICW
and Beaufort Inlet during high-speed
boat races. The restriction of vessel
traffic movement in the SLR is to protect
participants and spectators from the
hazards posed by these events. Entry of
vessels or persons into this regulated
area is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
(COTP) North Carolina or a designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 10
a.m. on September 9, 2022, until 4 p.m.
on September 11, 2022. The SLR will be
enforced from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
September 9, 2022, and those same
hours on September 11, 2022.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0514; Project Identifier AD-2022-00357-E;
Amendment 39-22155; AD 2022-18-04]
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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-1B model turbofan engines.
This AD was prompted by several reports of fuel leaks caused by high
cycle fatigue (HCF) cracks found at the braze joints on fuel manifolds,
and the subsequent manufacturer redesign of the high-pressure turbine
(HPT) fuel hose variable stator vane (VSV) manifold, VSV fuel hose
manifold, low-pressure turbine (LPT) fuel hose variable bleed valve
(VBV) manifold, and VBV fuel hose manifold. This AD requires removal
and replacement of the fuel hydraulic lines. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 12, 2022.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 12,
2022.
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 (817) 222-5110. It is
also available at www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2022-0514.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2022-0514; 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: Alexei Marqueen, Aviation Safety
Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: (781) 238-7178; email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
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-1B
model turbofan engines. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
June 3, 2022 (87 FR 33658). The NPRM was prompted by several reports of
fuel manifold leaks resulting in multiple flight delays and
cancellations on four separate occasions between 2018 and 2021 on
airplanes with GEnx-1B model turbofan engines installed. The
manufacturer's investigation revealed that variations in braze coverage
and braze fillet radii caused high stress concentration factors at the
braze block joints, leading to HCF failure in the tube bundles with
brazed joints. As a result of its investigation, the manufacturer
determined that the HPT fuel hose VSV manifold, VSV fuel hose manifold,
LPT fuel hose VBV manifold, and VBV fuel hose manifold required
redesign by replacing all braze features and cushioned clamps with
block clamps. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require the removal and
replacement of the fuel hydraulic lines. The FAA is issuing this
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AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive
Comments
The FAA received comments from five commenters. Commenters included
the Air Line Pilots Association, International, American Airlines, The
Boeing Company, United Airlines, and an anonymous commenter. All
commenters supported the NPRM without change.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting the AD as
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, this
AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The FAA reviewed GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 73-0099 R00, dated
February 28, 2022. This service information specifies procedures for
the removal and replacement of the fuel hydraulic lines. 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 ADDRESSES.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 298 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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Remove fuel hydraulic lines........... 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $50,660
hour = $170.
Install redesigned fuel hydraulic 2.50 work-hours x $85 232,000 232,212.50 69,199,325
lines. per hour = $212.50.
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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
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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:
2022-18-04 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-22155; Docket No.
FAA-2022-0514; Project Identifier AD-2022-00357-E.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective October 12, 2022.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
General Electric Company (GE) GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-
1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B67/P1, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70, GEnx-
1B70/75/P1, GEnx-1B70/75/P2, GEnx-1B70/P1, GEnx-1B70/P2, GEnx-1B70C/
P1, GEnx-1B70C/P2, GEnx-1B74/75/P1, GEnx-1B74/75/P2, GEnx-1B76/P2,
and GEnx-1B76A/P2 model turbofan engines with engine serial numbers
956-102 through 958-775, inclusive, 958-795, and 958-802.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7310, Engine Fuel
Distribution.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by several reports of fuel leaks caused by
high cycle fatigue cracks found at the braze joints on certain GEnx-
1B fuel manifolds. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaks
on the variable bypass valve and variable stator vane fuel hose
manifolds. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in
engine fire and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Actions
At the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this
AD, remove and replace the fuel hydraulic lines using the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraphs 3.A and 3.B, of GE GEnx-1B
Service Bulletin (SB) 73-0099 R00, dated February 28, 2022.
(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 case flanges, except for
the following situations, which do not constitute an engine shop
visit:
(1) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of
transportation of the engine without subsequent maintenance.
(2) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of
replacing the fan or propulsor without subsequent maintenance.
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(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 and email 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 Alexei Marqueen,
Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238-7178; email:
[email protected].
(k) 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) GE GEnx-1B Service Bulletin 73-0099 R00, dated February 28,
2022.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
General Electric Company, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215;
phone: (513) 552-3272; email: [email protected]; website:
www.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 (817) 222-5110.
(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: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued on August 17, 2022.
Christina Underwood,
Acting Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-19189 Filed 9-6-22; 8:45 am]
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