2016-08-10: Accessory heat shield

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 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): 2016-08-10 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-18486; Docket No. FAA-2015-4344; Directorate Identifier 2015-NE-32-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 1, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2A1, CF6-80C2A2, CF6-80C2A3, CF6-80C2A5, CF6-80C2A5F, CF6-80C2A8, CF6- 80C2B1, CF6-80C2B1F, CF6-80C2B1F1, CF6-80C2B1F2, CF6-80C2B2, CF6- 80C2B2F, CF6-80C2B3F, CF6-80C2B4, CF6-80C2B4F, CF6-80C2B5F, CF6- 80C2B6, CF6-80C2B6F, CF6-80C2B6FA, CF6-80C2B7F, CF6-80C2B8F, CF6- 80C2D1F, CF6-80C2L1F, CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines. This AD also applies to CF6-80E1A1, CF6-80E1A2, CF6-80E1A3, CF6-80E1A4, and CF6- 80E1A4/B turbofan engines. (d) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of a burn-through of the accessory heat shield during an engine fire, leading to an accessory compartment fire. We are issuing this AD to prevent uncontrolled engine fire, and damage to the airplane. (e) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) For CF6-80C2 engines, at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD, remove from service accessory heat shield assembly, part number (P/N) 1643M23G12, and any other accessory heat shield assembly listed by P/N in Table 1 of GE Service Bulletin (SB) CF6-80C2 S/B 72-1520, dated September 22, 2015. Install an accessory heat shield assembly eligible for installation. (2) For CF6-80E1 engines, at the next engine shop visit after the effective date of this AD, remove from service accessory heat shield assemblies listed by P/N in Table 1 of GE SB CF6-80E1 S/B 72- 0525, dated September 22, 2015. Install an accessory heat shield assembly eligible for installation. (3) Remove any heat shield assembly from service if the accessory heat shield assembly part number marking is illegible and the documentation associated with the part cannot properly identify the part. (f) Installation Prohibition After the effective date of this AD, do not install any accessory heat shield assembly, P/N 1643M23G12; or any accessory heat shield assembly listed by P/N in Table 1 of GE SB CF6-80C2 S/B 72-1520, dated September 22, 2015; or in Table 1 of GE SB CF6-80E1 S/B 72-0525, dated September 22, 2015; into any engine. (g) Definition For the purpose of this AD, an engine shop visit is defined as the induction of an engine into the shop for maintenance involving the separation of any major mating engine flanges, except that the separation of engine flanges solely for the following purposes is not considered a shop visit: (1) Transportation without subsequent engine maintenance. (2) Replacement of the turbine rear frame. (3) Removal of the top or bottom high-pressure compressor (HPC) case, or both, for HPC airfoil maintenance or replacement of variable stator vane bushing or lever arms. (4) Quick-turn workscope procedure to replace CF6-80E1 stage 1 high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades per CF6-80E1 SB 72-0504 R00 ENGINE--General (72-00-00)--Quick-Turn Workscope Procedure to Replace CF6-80E1 Stage 1 HPT Blades. (5) Replacement of compressor rear frame assembly, new oil manifold, air tubes and support brackets per CF6-80C2 SB 72-1516 R02 ENGINE--Compressor Rear Frame Assembly (72-34-00)--New Oil Manifold, Air Tubes and Support Brackets. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs to this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Herman Mak, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7147; fax: 781-238-7199; email: herman.mak@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. (i) General Electric Company (GE) Service Bulletin (SB) CF6-80C2 S/B 72-1520, dated September 22, 2015. (ii) GE SB CF6-80E1 S/B 72-0525, dated September 22, 2015. (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, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 781-238-7125. (5) You may view this service information at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.