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Airworthiness Directives; International Aero Engines AG

Turbofan Engines
A Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on 02/08/2022

DOCUMENT DETAILS

Printed version:
PDF (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-02-08/pdf/2022-02574.pdf)

Publication Date:
02/08/2022 (/documents/2022/02/08)

Agencies:
Department of Transportation (https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department)
Federal Aviation Administration (https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration)

Dates:
This AD is effective March 15, 2022.

Effective Date:
03/15/2022

Document Type:
Rule

Document Citation:
87 FR 7029

Page:
7029-7033 (5 pages)

CFR:
14 CFR 39

Agency/Docket Numbers:
Docket No. FAA-2021-0835
Project Identifier AD-2021-00971-E
Amendment 39-21906
AD 2022-02-09
 RIN:
2120-AA64 (https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2120-AA64/airworthiness-directives)

Document Number:
2022-02574

DOCUMENT DETAILS

DOCUMENT STATISTICS

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DOCUMENT STATISTICS
PUBLISHED DOCUMENT

AGENCY:
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:
Final rule.

SUMMARY:
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021–11–15 for certain International Aero Engines AG
(IAE) V2500 model turbofan engines. AD 2021–11–15 required performance of an ultrasonic inspection
(USI) of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk and, depending on the
results of the inspections, replacement of the HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk. Since the FAA
issued AD 2021–11–15, the FAA determined the need to clarify the compliance time for inspection of any
HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk that is installed on a low-thrust model engine but had been
previously operated on a high-thrust model engine. This AD requires performance of a USI of the HPT 1st-
stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the HPT
1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES:
This AD is effective March 15, 2022.

The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in
this AD as of March 15, 2022.

The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication
listed in this AD as of July 13, 2021 (86 FR 30380 (/citation/86-FR-30380), June 8, 2021).

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ADDRESSES:
For service information identified in this final rule, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street,
East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: (800) 565–0140; email: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]); website: https://connect.prattwhitney.com
(https://connect.prattwhitney.com). You may view this referenced 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
https://www.regulations.gov (https://www.regulations.gov) by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2021–0835.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket at https://www.regulations.gov (https://www.regulations.gov) by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2021–0835; 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:

Alberto Hernandez, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA
01803; phone: (781) 238–7329; fax: (781) 238–7199; email: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39
(https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-39) to supersede AD 2021–11–15, Amendment 39–21577 (86
FR 30380 (/citation/86-FR-30380), June 8, 2021), (AD 2021–11–15). AD 2021–11–15 applied to all IAE
V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2525–D5, V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, V2531–
E5, and V2533–A5 model turbofan engines with a certain HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd stage disk installed.
The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 28, 2021 (86 FR 59658 (/citation/86-FR-
59658)). The NPRM was prompted by the FAA determining the need to clarify the compliance time for
inspection of any HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk that is installed on a V2500 low-thrust model
engine but that had been previously operated on a V2500 high-thrust model engine. The manufacturer
categorizes V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, and V2533–A5 model turbofan engines as
high-thrust model engines and V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2525–D5, and V2527–A model turbofan engines as
low-thrust model engines. The FAA determined that any HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk that was
operated on a high-thrust model engine must follow shortened compliance thresholds. In the NPRM, the
FAA proposed to require the performance of a USI of the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk and,
depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments
The FAA received comments from two commenters. Commenters included Air Line Pilots Association,
International and United Airlines Engineering. 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

(https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-1/part-51)
The FAA reviewed IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) No. V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1,
dated January 26, 2021. This NMSB identifies the affected HPT 1st-stage disks and HPT 2nd-stage disks on
IAE V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2525–D5, V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, and
V2533–A5 model turbofan engines and specifies procedures for a USI of the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT
2nd-stage disk. The Director of the Federal Register approved IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1,
dated January 26, 2021 for incorporation by reference as of July 13, 2021 (86 FR 30380 (/citation/86-FR-
30380), June 8, 2021).

The FAA also reviewed IAE NMSB No. V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1, dated August 10, 2021. This NMSB
identifies the affected HPT 1st-stage disks and HPT 2nd-stage disks on IAE V2531–E5 model turbofan
engines and specifies procedures for a USI of the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk.

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 1,100 engines installed on airplanes of U.S. registry.

The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
 Parts Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost
cost product operators

USI the HPT 1st-stage disk 20 work-hours × $85 $0 $1,700 $1,870,000

and HPT 2nd-stage disk per hour = $1,700
The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary replacement that is required based on the results
of the inspection. The agency has no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this
replacement:

On-Condition Costs

Parts Cost per

Action Labor cost
cost product

Replace the HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 0 work-hours × $85 per $300,000 $300,000
2nd-stage disk hour = $0

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The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. According to the manufacturer, however, some of
the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals.

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 (/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 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-

14/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
(https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/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) (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/49/106), 40113

(https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/49/40113), 44701
(https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/49/44701).

§ 39.13 [Amended]

2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:

a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021–11–15, Amendment 39–21577 ( 86 FR 30380 (/citation/86-

FR-30380), June 8, 2021); and

b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2022–02–09 International Aero Engines AG: Amendment 39–21906; Docket No. FAA–2021–
0835; Project Identifier AD–2021–00971–E.

(a) Effective Date

This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective March 15, 2022.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2021–11–15, Amendment 39–21577 (86 FR 30380 (/citation/86-FR-30380), June 8,
2021) (AD 2021–11–15).

(c) Applicability
This AD applies to International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2525–D5, V2527–A5,
V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, V2531–E5, and V2533–A5 model turbofan engines with
an installed:

(1) High-pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage disk, part number (P/N) 2A5001, with a serial number (S/N) listed
in Appendix A, Table 1, of IAE Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) No. V2500–ENG–72–0713,
Revision 1, dated January 26, 2021 (IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1) or IAE NMSB No.
V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1, dated August 10, 2021 (IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1); or

(2) HPT 2nd-stage disk, P/N 2A4802, with an S/N listed in Appendix A, Table 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–
ENG–72–0713, Revision 1, or IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7250, Turbine Section.

(e) Unsafe Condition

This AD was prompted by an analysis performed by the manufacturer after an event involving an
uncontained failure of a HPT 1st-stage disk that resulted in high-energy debris penetrating the engine
cowling. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk. The
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in uncontained HPT disk failure, damage to the engine,
damage to the airplane, and loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

(1) For IAE V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, and V2533–A5 model turbofan engines with
an HPT 1st-stage disk, P/N 2A5001, with an S/N listed in Appendix A, Table 1, of IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–
72–0713, Revision 1, within the compliance time specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or
within 10 flight cycles (FCs) after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform an ultrasonic
inspection (USI) of the HPT 1st-stage disk using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 6, of IAE
NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1.

(https://img.federalregister.gov/ER08FE22.048/ER08FE22.048_original_size.png)

Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1):

The USI required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (6) of this AD requires the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-
stage disks to be removed from the engine allowing piece-part opportunity inspections. Per the
Airworthiness Limitations Section of the manufacturer's Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, the
additional inspections are not required unless the part has more than 100 FCs since the last piece-part
opportunity inspection, is damaged, or is the cause for the removal of the engine. Engine removal for the
purposes of complying with this AD is not “cause” for  removal as stated in the Airworthiness Limitations  Start Printed
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Section.

(2) For IAE V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–D5, V2530–A5, and V2533–A5 model turbofan engines with
an HPT 2nd-stage disk, P/N 2A4802, with an S/N listed in Appendix A, Table 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–
ENG–72–0713, Revision 1, within the compliance time specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or
within 10 FCs after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform a USI of the HPT 2nd-stage
disk using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7, of IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1.
(3) For IAE V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2525–D5, and V2527–A5 model turbofan engines with an HPT 1st-
stage disk, P/N 2A5001, with an S/N listed in Appendix A, Table 1, of IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713,
Revision 1, within the following compliance times, perform a USI of the HPT 1st-stage disk using the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 6, of IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1:

(i) If the affected HPT 1st-stage disk has not operated at any time in an IAE V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5,
V2528–D5, V2530–A5, or V2533–A5 model turbofan engine, perform the inspection within the compliance
time specified in Figure 2 to paragraph (g)(3)(i) of this AD, or within 10 FCs after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later; or

(https://img.federalregister.gov/ER08FE22.049/ER08FE22.049_original_size.png)

(ii) If the affected HPT 1st-stage disk has operated at any time in an IAE V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–
D5, V2530–A5, or V2533–A5 model turbofan engine, perform the inspection within the compliance time
specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or within 10 FCs after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.

(4) For IAE V2522–A5, V2524–A5, V2525–D5, and V2527–A5 model turbofan engines with an HPT 2nd-
stage disk, P/N 2A4802, with an S/N listed in Appendix A, Table 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713,
Revision 1, within the following compliance times, perform a USI of the HPT 2nd-stage disk using the
Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7, of IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1:

(i) If the affected HPT 2nd-stage disk has not operated at any time in an IAE V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5,
V2528–D5, V2530–A5, or V2533–A5 model turbofan engine, perform the inspection within the compliance
time specified in Figure 2 to paragraph (g)(3)(i) of this AD, or within 10 FCs after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later; or

(ii) If the affected HPT 2nd-stage disk has operated at any time in an IAE V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2528–
D5, V2530–A5, or V2533–A5 model turbofan engine, perform the inspection within the compliance time
specified in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or within 10 FCs after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.

(5) For IAE V2531–E5 model turbofan engines with an HPT 1st-stage disk, P/N 2A5001, with an S/N listed
in Appendix A, Table 1, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1, within the compliance time specified
in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or within 10 FCs after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, perform a USI of the HPT 1st-stage disk using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 6, of
IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1.

(6) For IAE V2531–E5 model turbofan engines with an HPT 2nd-stage disk, P/N 2A4802, with an S/N listed
in Appendix A, Table 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1, within the compliance time specified
in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or within 10 FCs after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, perform a USI of the HPT 2nd-stage disk using the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 7,
of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1.

(7) If, during the USI required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (6) of this AD, an HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT
2nd-stage disk does not pass the inspection as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 8, of
IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1, or IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1, as applicable,
before further flight, remove the HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk, as applicable, from service and
replace with a part eligible for installation.

(h) Definitions
(1) 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 flanges, H–P, except for the following
situations, which do not constitute an engine shop visit.

(i) Separation of engine flanges solely for the purposes of transportation without subsequent engine
maintenance.

(ii) Engine removal for the purpose of performing field maintenance activities at a maintenance facility in
lieu of performing them on-wing.

(2) For the purpose of this AD, a “part eligible for installation” is:

(i) An HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk listed in Appendix A, Tables 1 and 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–
ENG–72–0713, Revision 1, or Appendix A, Tables 1 and 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–0015, Revision 1,
that passed the USI required by paragraphs (g)(1) through (6) of this AD; or

(ii) An HPT 1st-stage disk or HPT 2nd-stage disk that is not listed in Appendix A, Tables 1 and 2, of IAE
NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1, or Appendix A, Tables 1 and 2, of IAE NMSB V2500–E5–72–
0015, Revision 1.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

You may take credit for the USI of the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk required by paragraphs (g)
(5) and (6) of this AD and the replacement of the HPT 1st-stage disk and HPT 2nd-stage disk required by
paragraph (g)(7) of this AD, if you performed these actions before the effective date of this AD in accordance
with IAE NMSB No. V2500–E5–72–0015, original issue, dated December 15, 2020.

(j) 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 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-39.19). In accordance with
14 CFR 39.19 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-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 (k) of this
AD. You may email your request to: [email protected] (mailto:[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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Alberto Hernandez, Aviation Safety Engineer, ECO Branch,
FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: (781) 238–7329; fax: (781) 238–7199; email:
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

(l) 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) (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/5/552)  Start Printed
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and 1 CFR part 51 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-1/part-51).

(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.

(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 15, 2022.

PUBLISHED DOCUMENT
(i) International Aero Engines AG (IAE) Non-Modification Service Bulletin (NMSB) No. V2500–E5–72–
0015, Revision 1, dated August 10, 2021.

(ii) [Reserved]

(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 13, 2021 (86 FR 30380 (/citation/86-
FR-30380), June 8, 2021).

(i) IAE NMSB No. V2500–ENG–72–0713, Revision 1, dated January 26, 2021.

(ii) [Reserved]

(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 Main Street,
East Hartford, CT 06118; phone: (800) 565–0140; email: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]); website: https://connect.prattwhitney.com
(https://connect.prattwhitney.com).

(6) You may view this referenced 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.

(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:
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), or go to: https://www.archives.gov/​federal-
register/​cfr/​ibr-locations.html (https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html).

Issued on January 10, 2022.

Lance T. Gant,

Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service.

[FR Doc. 2022–02574 (/d/2022-02574) Filed 2–7–22; 8:45 am]

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