2017-23-06: Compressor bleed governor

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): 2017-23-06 General Electric Company: Amendment 39-19100; Docket No. FAA-2017-1000; Product Identifier 2017-NE-36-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 30, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to General Electric Company (GE) CF34-8C1, CF34- 8C5, CF34-8C5A1, and CF34-8C5B1 engines with serial numbers: 965101 through 965670 inclusive; 194101 through 194999 inclusive; and 195101 through 195653 inclusive. [[Page 52832]] (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7531, Compressor bleed governor. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by an engine fire that occurred as a result of malfunctions related to the operability bleed valve (OBV). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the OBV. The unsafe condition, if not corrected, could result in failure of the OBV, engine fire, and damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions (1) Inspect the bleed air manifold link rod assemblies and the OBV supply, return, and drain fuel fittings within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (2) Use the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B., in GE Service Bulletin (SB) CF34-8C-AL S/B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017, to do the inspection. Replace parts that fail this inspection according to the following criteria: (i) Replace any OBV that fails the inspection with a part eligible for installation before further flight. (ii) Replace any additional hardware that fails inspection within 50 flight cycles. The engine can be returned to service each day for up to the 50 flight cycles if the OBV rosan rings and fittings are examined each day for fuel leaks and looseness based on the criteria in Table 1 of GE SB CF34-8C-AL S/B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017. (3) The reporting instructions in paragraphs 3.B.(3), 3.B.(5)(e), 3.B.(6)(e), and 3.B.(8) of GE SB CF34-8C-AL S/B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017, are not required by this AD. (h) Credit for Previous Actions You may take credit for the actions that are required by paragraph (g) of this AD if you performed these actions before the effective date of this AD using GE CF34-8C SB 75-0019 R00, dated August 4, 2017. (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 foundin 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. (j) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact John Frost, Aerospace Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7754; fax: 781-238-7199; email: john.frost@faa.gov. (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) General Electric Company (GE) Service Bulletin CF34-8C-AL S/ B 75-0019 Revision 01, dated October 24, 2017. (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; fax: 513-552-3329; email: geae.aoc@ge.com. (4) You may view this service information at FAA, FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 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 that is incorporated by reference 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.