98-34706. Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D and JT3D Series Turbofan Engines  

  • [Federal Register Volume 63, Number 251 (Thursday, December 31, 1998)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 72148-72154]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 98-34706]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    
    Federal Aviation Administration
    
    14 CFR Part 39
    
    [Docket No. 98-ANE-77-AD; Amendment 39-10975; AD 99-01-08]
    RIN 2120-AA64
    
    
    Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney JT8D and JT3D Series 
    Turbofan Engines
    
    AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
    
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    SUMMARY: This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that 
    is applicable to Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D and JT3D series turbofan 
    engines. This action requires operators to remove and replace with 
    serviceable parts, certain stage 7 through stage 15 high-pressure 
    compressor (HPC) disks identified by part number and serial number. 
    This amendment is prompted by a report of an uncontained failure of a 
    stage 8 HPC disk during a takeoff roll that resulted in damage to the 
    airplane. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent the 
    failure of a high-pressure compressor disk due to Cadmium 
    embrittlement, resulting in uncontained engine failure and damage to 
    the airplane.
    
    DATES: Effective January 5, 1999.
        Comments for inclusion in the Rules Docket must be received on or 
    before March 1, 1999.
    
    ADDRESSES: Submit comments in triplicate to the Federal Aviation 
    Administration (FAA), New England Region, Office of the Regional 
    Counsel, Attention: Rules Docket No. 98-ANE-77-AD, 12 New England 
    Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299. Comments may also be sent 
    via the Internet using the following address: ``engineprop@faa.gov''. Comments sent via the Internet must contain the 
    docket number in the subject line.
        The service information referenced in this AD may be obtained from 
    Pratt & Whitney, 400 Main St., East Hartford, CT 06108; telephone (860) 
    565-6600, fax (860) 565-4503. This information may be examined at the 
    FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, Burlington, 
    MA.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Spinney, Aerospace 
    Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller 
    Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803-5299; 
    telephone (781) 238-7175, fax (781) 238-7199.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
    has received a report of an uncontained failure of a stage 8 high-
    pressure compressor (HPC) disk, part number (P/N) 787008, installed on 
    a Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D-9 turbofan engine. The laboratory testing 
    revealed that the disk failed as a result of Cadmium embrittlement. 
    Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) coatings are used on JT8D and JT3D steel disks to 
    inhibit corrosion. The coating process consists of many steps, the most 
    fundamental of which are the electrolytic deposition of a Nickel base 
    layer followed eventually by the electrolytic deposition of a Cadmium 
    layer. The part is then baked in an oven. During the bake cycle the 
    Nickel layer diffuses into the Cadmium which creates an alloy with a 
    higher melting temperature than pure Cadmium and immobilizes the 
    Cadmium to prevent the liquid metal embrittlement of the steel part. 
    The Cadmium rich outer layer acts as the corrosion inhibitor. The 
    diffused Nickel acts to immobilize the Cadmium and prevent Cadmium 
    embrittlement of the steel. If the Nickel plating is not applied with 
    sufficient thickness during the NiCd plating process, the undiffused 
    Cadmium can attack the grain boundaries of the base metal. Failure 
    results when the disk is exposed to engine operating temperatures and 
    stresses. Analysis of this and other Cadmium embrittlement failures 
    indicates that a disk exposed to Cadmium embrittlement will likely fail 
    within 500 hours time-in-service (TIS). Based on the risks associated 
    with a process anomaly at the repair facility that plated the disk, the 
    FAA has determined that action is required to remove a number of disks 
    plated at that facility since February 1996. The disks most at risk are 
    those disks which have accumulated less than 500 hours TIS since they 
    were last plated. Disks which have accumulated more than 500 hours TIS 
    since plating will not be recalled by this AD. The FAA has identified 
    stage 7 through stage 15 HPC disks by P/N and serial number (S/N) that 
    have been NiCd plated by the repair facility from February 1996 through 
    October 1998. This condition, if not corrected, could result in the 
    failure of a high-pressure compressor disk due to Cadmium 
    embrittlement, resulting in uncontained engine failure and damage to 
    the airplane.
        Since an unsafe condition has been identified that is likely to 
    exist or develop on other engines of the same type design, this AD is 
    being issued to prevent the failure of a high-pressure compressor disk 
    due to Cadmium embrittlement, resulting in uncontained engine failure 
    and damage to the airplane. This AD requires removal and replacement of 
    certain part-numbered and serial-numbered stage 7 through stage 15 HPC 
    disks with serviceable parts.
        Since a situation exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
    this regulation, it is found that notice and opportunity for prior 
    public comment hereon are impracticable, and that good cause exists for 
    making this amendment effective in less than 30 days.
    
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    Comments Invited
    
        Although this action is in the form of a final rule that involves 
    requirements affecting flight safety and, thus, was not preceded by 
    notice and an opportunity for public comment, comments are invited on 
    this rule. Interested persons are invited to comment on this rule by 
    submitting such written data, views, or arguments as they may desire. 
    Communications should identify the Rules Docket number and be submitted 
    in triplicate to the address specified under the caption ADDRESSES. All 
    communications received on or before the closing date for comments will 
    be considered, and this rule may be amended in light of the comments 
    received. Factual information that supports the commenter's ideas and 
    suggestions is extremely helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of the 
    AD action and determining whether additional rulemaking action would be 
    needed.
        Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, 
    economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the rule that might 
    suggest a need to modify the rule. All comments submitted will be 
    available, both before and after the closing date for comments, in the 
    Rules Docket for examination by interested persons. A report that 
    summarizes each FAA-public contact concerned with the substance of this 
    AD will be filed in the Rules Docket.
        Commenters wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments 
    submitted in response to this notice must submit a self-addressed, 
    stamped postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments 
    to Docket Number 98-ANE-77-AD.'' The postcard will be date stamped and 
    returned to the commenter.
        The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct 
    effects 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. Therefore, in 
    accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final 
    rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the 
    preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
        The FAA has determined that this regulation is an emergency 
    regulation that must be issued immediately to correct an unsafe 
    condition in aircraft, and is not a ``significant regulatory action'' 
    under Executive Order 12866. It has been determined further that this 
    action involves an emergency regulation under DOT Regulatory Policies 
    and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). If it is determined 
    that this emergency regulation otherwise would be significant under DOT 
    Regulatory Policies and Procedures, a final regulatory evaluation will 
    be prepared and placed in the Rules Docket. A copy of it, if filed, may 
    be obtained from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the 
    caption ADDRESSES.
    
    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
    
        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
    
    Adoption of the Amendment
    
        Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
    Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of 
    the Federal Aviation Regulations (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.
    
    
    Sec. 39.13  [Amended]
    
        2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new 
    airworthiness directive:
    
    99-01-08  Pratt & Whitney: Amendment 39-10975. Docket 98-ANE-77-AD.
    
        Applicability: Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT8D and JT3D series 
    turbofan engines, with stage 7 through stage 15 high-pressure 
    compressor (HPC) disks installed, identified by part number (P/N) 
    and serial number (S/N) specified in Appendix 1. These engines are 
    installed on but not limited to the following aircraft: Boeing 707, 
    727, and 737 series airplanes and McDonnell Douglas DC-8, DC-9, and 
    MD-80 series airplanes.
    
    Appendix 1
    
         Disk Part Number and Serial Number (Sorted by Disk Part Number)
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                  Stage                 Disk part No.     Disk serial No.
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        Note 1: This airworthiness directive (AD) applies to each engine 
    identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of 
    whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area 
    subject to the requirements of this AD. For engines that have been 
    modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the 
    requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request 
    approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with 
    paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment 
    of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the 
    unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition 
    has not been eliminated, the request should include specific 
    proposed actions to address it.
    
        Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
    previously.
    
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        To prevent the failure of a high-pressure compressor disk due to 
    Cadmium embrittlement, resulting in uncontained engine failure and 
    damage to the airplane, accomplish the following:
        (a) Remove from service stage 7 through stage 15 high-pressure 
    compressor (HPC) disks identified in Appendix 1 of this AD as 
    follows:
        (1) For disks with less than 250 hours time in service (TIS) 
    since last NiCd plating, remove disk and replace with a serviceable 
    part within 100 hours TIS after the effective date of this AD.
        (2) For disks with greater than or equal to 250 hours and less 
    than 500 hours TIS since last NiCd plating, remove disk and replace 
    with a serviceable part within 150 hours TIS after the effective 
    date of this AD.
        (3) For disks with greater than or equal to 500 hours TIS since 
    last NiCd plating no action is required.
        (4) Disks removed from service in accordance with this AD are 
    not eligible for installation in any engine.
        (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
    compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
    used if approved by the Manager, Engine Certification Office. 
    Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA 
    Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send 
    it to the Manager, Engine Certification Office.
    
        Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved 
    alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, 
    if any, may be obtained from the Engine Certification Office.
    
        (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with 
    sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
    CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a location where 
    the record search requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
        (d) This amendment becomes effective on January 5, 1999.
    
        Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on December 23, 1998.
    David A. Downey,
    Assistant Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft 
    Certification Service.
    [FR Doc. 98-34706 Filed 12-30-98; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
    
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
1/5/1999
Published:
12/31/1998
Department:
Federal Aviation Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule; request for comments.
Document Number:
98-34706
Dates:
Effective January 5, 1999.
Pages:
72148-72154 (7 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. 98-ANE-77-AD, Amendment 39-10975, AD 99-01-08
RINs:
2120-AA64: Airworthiness Directives
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2120-AA64/airworthiness-directives
PDF File:
98-34706.pdf
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 39.13