[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3284-3286]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00010]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0800; Product Identifier 2005-NE-24-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: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2005-23-09, which applies to all General Electric Company (GE) CF6-
80E1A1, -80E1A2, -80E1A3, -80E1A4, and -80E1A4/B model turbofan
engines. AD 2005-23-09 requires 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. Since the FAA issued AD 2005-23-09, 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. This proposed AD would require an
update of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of GE Engine
Manual GEK99376

and the operator's existing continuous airworthiness maintenance
program (CAMP). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 6,
2020.

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:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     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:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You
may view this service information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-
238-7759.

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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Stevenson, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781-238-7132; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0800;
Product Identifier 2005-NE-24-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact received about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The FAA issued AD 2005-23-09, Amendment 39-14367 (70 FR 67901,
November 9, 2005), (``AD 2005-23-09''), for all GE CF6-80E1A1, -80E1A2,
-80E1A3, -80E1A4, and -80E1A4/B model turbofan engines. AD 2005-23-09
requires initial and repetitive FPI of certain areas of HPC cases, P/N
1509M97G07 and P/N 2083M69G03. AD 2005-23-09 resulted from the
discovery that HPC cases, P/N 1509M97G07 and P/N 2083M69G03, were
inadvertently left out of the ALS, Chapter 05-21-02, of GE Engine
Manual, GEK 99376, Revision 17. The FAA issued AD 2005-23-09 to prevent
failure of the HPC case aft mount flange, due to cracking.

Actions Since AD 2005-23-09 Was Issued

    Since the FAA issued AD 2005-23-09, GE performed an updated lifing
analysis on the HPC case. As a result, GE revised the inspection
interval of the existing location for the FPI and found additional
locations on the HPC case that require inspection. GE also found an
additional HPC case, P/N 1509M97G05, that requires this inspection.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed TASK 05-21-02-200-001, dated September 15, 2015,
from the ALS 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.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is 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 retain certain requirements of AD 2005-23-
09. This proposed AD would require an update of the ALS of GE Engine
Manual GEK99376 and the operator's existing CAMP.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 20 engines
installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this proposed
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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA has 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 that the proposed
regulation:
    (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 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

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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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2005-23-09, Amendment 39-14367 (70 FR 67901, November 9, 2005), and
adding the following new AD:

General Electric Company: Docket No. FAA-2019-0800; Product
Identifier 2005-NE-24-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by March 6,
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, -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 the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of 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)(1) of this AD. You may email your
request to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (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

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Scott Stevenson,
Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
General Electric Company, GE Aviation, Room 285, 1 Neumann Way,
Cincinnati, OH 45215; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 2, 2020.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-00010 Filed 1-17-20; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 60 (Monday, March 30, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 16719]
[FR Doc No: 2015-07127]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[SEC File No. 270-216, OMB Control No. 3235-0243]

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of FOIA Services, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549-2736.

Extension:
    Rule 206(3)-2.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the ``Commission'') has submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget a request for extension of the previously
approved collection of information discussed below.
    Rule 206(3)-2, (17 CFR 275.206(3)-2) which is entitled ``Agency
Cross Transactions for Advisory Clients,'' permits investment advisers
to comply with section 206(3) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
(the ``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 80b-6(3)) by obtaining a client's blanket
consent to enter into agency cross transactions (i.e., a transaction in
which an adviser acts as a broker to both the advisory client and the
opposite party to the transaction). Rule 206(3)-2 applies to all
registered investment advisers. In relying on the rule, investment
advisers must provide certain disclosures to their clients. Advisory
clients can use the disclosures to monitor agency cross transactions
that affect their advisory account. The Commission also uses the
information required by Rule 206(3)-2 in connection with its investment
adviser inspection program to ensure that advisers are in compliance
with the rule. Without the information collected under the rule,
advisory clients would not have information necessary for monitoring
their adviser's handling of their accounts and the Commission would be
less efficient and effective in its inspection program.
    The information requirements of the rule consist of the following:
(1) Prior to obtaining the client's consent, appropriate disclosure
must be made to the client as to the practice of, and the conflicts of
interest involved in, agency cross transactions; (2) at or before the
completion of any such transaction, the client must be furnished with a
written confirmation containing specified information and offering to
furnish upon request certain additional information; and (3) at least
annually, the client must be furnished with a written statement or
summary as to the total number of transactions during the period
covered by the consent and the total amount of commissions received by
the adviser or its affiliated broker-dealer attributable to such
transactions.
    The Commission estimates that approximately 464 respondents use the
rule annually, necessitating about 32 responses per respondent each
year, for a total of 14,848 responses. Each response requires an
estimated 0.5 hours, for a total of 7,424 hours. The estimated average
burden hours are made solely for the purposes of the Paperwork
Reduction Act and are not derived from a comprehensive or
representative survey or study of the cost of Commission rules and
forms.
    This collection of information is found at (17 CFR 275.206(3)-2)
and is necessary in order for the investment adviser to obtain the
benefits of Rule 206(3)-2. The collection of information requirements
under the rule is mandatory. Information subject to the disclosure
requirements of Rule 206(3)-2 does not require submission to the
Commission; and, accordingly, the disclosure pursuant to the rule is
not kept confidential.
    Commission-registered investment advisers are required to maintain
and preserve certain information required under Rule 206(3)-2 for five
(5) years. The long-term retention of these records is necessary for
the Commission's inspection program to ascertain compliance with the
Advisers Act.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid control number.
    The public may view the background documentation for this
information collection at the following Web site, www.reginfo.gov.
Comments should be directed to: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office
Building, Washington, DC 20503, or by sending an email to:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>and (ii) Pamela Dyson, Director/Chief
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to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30
days of this notice.

    Dated: March 24, 2015.
Brent J. Fields,
 Secretary.
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