54896 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 205 / Monday, October 26, 2009 / Rules and Regulations 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive: 

2009–22–06 International Aero Engines 

AG: Amendment 39–16057. Docket No. 

FAA–2009–0294; Directorate Identifier 

2009–NE–08–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) 

becomes effective November 30, 2009. 

Affected ADs 

(b) None. 

Applicability 

(c) This AD applies to International Aero 

Engines AG (IAE) V2500–A1, V2527E–A5, 

V2530–A5, and V2528–D5 turbofan engines. 

These engines are installed on, but not 

limited to, Airbus A320 and A321 series, and 

McDonnell Douglas Corporation MD–90 

airplanes. 

Unsafe Condition 

(d) This AD results from IAE updating the 

low-cycle-fatigue (LCF) life analysis for 

certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) stage 

9–12 disc assemblies. We are issuing this AD 

to prevent an uncontained failure of the HPC 

stage 9–12 disc assembly, resulting in an inflight engine shutdown and possible damage 

to the airplane. 

Compliance 

(e) You are responsible for having the 

actions required by this AD performed within 

the compliance times specified unless the 

actions have already been done. 

V2500–A1 Turbofan Engines 

(f) For V2500–A1 turbofan engines with 

HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies, P/N 2A3200, 

2A3300, 2A3400, 2A3500, 6A4131, and 

6A7545, installed, remove from service as 

follows: 

(1) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated fewer than 12,000 cyclessince-new (CSN) on the effective date of this 

AD, remove from service before the disc 

assembly accumulates 14,600 CSN. 

(2) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated 12,000 or more CSN but 

fewer than 14,600 CSN on the effective date 

of this AD: 

(i) If the next engine shop visit will occur 

before accumulating 14,600 CSN, then 

remove from service before accumulating 

14,600 CSN. 

(ii) If the next engine shop visit will occur 

upon accumulating 14,600 or more CSN, then 

remove from service at the next engine shop 

visit but not to exceed 15,000 CSN. 

(3) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated 14,600 or more CSN on the 

effective date of this AD, remove from service 

at the next engine shop visit but not to 

exceed 15,000 CSN. 

V2527E–A5 and V2530–A5 Turbofan 

Engines 

(g) For V2527E–A5 and V2530–A5 turbofan 

engines with HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies, 

P/N 6A4156 and 6A7547 installed, remove 

from service as follows: 

(1) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated fewer than 9,000 CSN on 

the effective date of this AD, remove from 

service before the disc assembly accumulates 

11,800 CSN. 

(2) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated 9,000 or more CSN but 

fewer than 11,800 CSN on the effective date 

of this AD: 

(i) If the next engine shop visit will occur 

before accumulating 11,800 CSN, then 

remove from service before accumulating 

11,800 CSN. 

(ii) If the next engine shop visit will occur 

upon accumulating 11,800 or more CSN, then 

remove from service at the next engine shop 

visit but not to exceed 12,000 CSN. 

(3) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated 11,800 or more CSN on the 

effective date of this AD, remove from service 

at the next engine shop visit but not to 

exceed 12,000 CSN. 

V2528–D5 Turbofan Engines 

(h) For V2528–D5 turbofan engines with 

HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies, P/N 6A4156 

and 6A7547 installed, remove from service as 

follows: 

(1) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated fewer than 9,000 CSN on 

the effective date of this AD, remove from 

service before the disc assembly accumulates 

11,800 CSN. 

(2) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated 9,000 or more CSN but 

fewer than 11,800 CSN on the effective date 

of this AD: 

(i) If the next engine shop visit will occur 

before accumulating 11,800 CSN, then 

remove from service before accumulating 

11,800 CSN. 

(ii) If the next engine shop visit will occur 

upon accumulating 11,800 or more CSN, then 

remove from service at the next engine shop 

visit but not to exceed 13,200 CSN. 

(3) For HPC stage 9–12 disc assemblies that 

have accumulated 11,800 or more CSN on the 

effective date of this AD, remove from service 

at the next engine shop visit but not to 

exceed 13,200 CSN. 

Definition 

(i) 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 except that the separation of engine 

flanges solely for the purposes of 

transportation without subsequent engine 

maintenance does not constitute an engine 

shop visit. 

Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(j) The Manager, Engine Certification 

Office, has the authority to approve 

alternative methods of compliance for this 

AD if requested using the procedures found 

in 14 CFR 39.19. 

Related Information 

(k) IAE Alert Service Bulletin No. V2500– 

ENG–72–A0554, Revision 1, dated June 27, 

2008, also pertains to the subject of this AD. 

Contact International Aero Engines AG, 400 

Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108; 

telephone: (860) 565–5515; fax: (860) 565– 

5510, for a copy of this service information. 

(l) Contact Kevin Dickert, Aerospace 

Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, 

Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New 

England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 

01803; e-mail: Kevin.dickert@faa.gov; 

telephone (781) 238–7117; fax (781) 238– 

7199, for more information about this AD. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(m) None. 

Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 

October 16, 2009. 

Robert J. Ganley, 

Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–25644 Filed 10–23–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2009–0128; Airspace 

Docket No. 08–ASW–15] 

RIN 2120–AA66 

Amendment of Federal Airways V–163 

and V–358 in the Lampasas, TX, Area 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action amends the legal 

descriptions of two Federal airways that 

have ‘‘Lampasas, TX, very high 

frequency omnidirectional range/ 

tactical air navigation (VORTAC)’’ 

included as part of their route structure. 

Currently, the Lampasas VORTAC and 

the Lampasas Airport share the same 

location name and identifier (LZZ). To 

eliminate confusion and potential flight 

safety issues, the ‘‘Lampasas VORTAC’’ 

(LZZ) will be renamed the ‘‘Gooch 

Springs VORTAC’’ (AGJ). All airways 

with Lampasas [VORTAC] included in 

their legal descriptions will be 

amended, concurrent with the effective 

date of this final rule, to reflect the 

name change. 


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Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 205 / Monday, October 26, 2009 / Rules and Regulations 54897 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, 

December 17, 2009. The Director of the 

Federal Register approves this 

incorporation by reference action under 

1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual 

revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and 

publication of conforming amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Colby Abbott, Airspace and Rules 

Group, Office of System Operations 

Airspace and AIM, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 800 Independence 

Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; 

telephone: (202) 267–8783. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

The Rule 

This action amends Title 14 Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by 

amending the legal descriptions of two 

Federal airways, V–163 and V–358, that 

have Lampasas, TX, [VORTAC] 

included as part of their route structure. 

Currently, the Lampasas, TX, VORTAC 

and the Lampasas Airport, Lampasas, 

TX, share the same name and location 

identifier (LZZ), but are not co-located. 

To eliminate the possibility of 

confusion, and a potential flight safety 

issue, the Lampasas, TX, VORTAC will 

be renamed the Gooch Springs, TX, 

VORTAC (AGJ). All airways with 

Lampasas, TX, [VORTAC] included in 

their legal descriptions will be amended 

to reflect the name change. The name 

change of the VORTAC will coincide 

with the effective date of this 

rulemaking action. 

Since this action merely involves 

editorial changes in the legal 

description of two Federal airways, and 

does not involve a change in the 

dimensions or operating requirements of 

that airspace, notice and public 

comment under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are 

unnecessary. 

The FAA has determined that this 

regulation only involves an established 

body of technical regulations for which 

frequent and routine amendments are 

necessary to keep them operationally 

current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is 

not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ 

under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not 

a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 

Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 

FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) 

does not warrant preparation of a 

Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated 

impact is so minimal. Since this is a 

routine matter that will only affect air 

traffic procedures and air navigation, it 

is certified that this rule, when 

promulgated, will not have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities under the 

criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. 

The FAA’s authority to issue rules 

regarding aviation safety is found in 

Title 49 of the United States Code. 

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. 

This rulemaking is promulgated 

under the authority described in 

Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 

40103. Under that section, the FAA is 

charged with prescribing regulations to 

assign the use of the airspace necessary 

to ensure the safety of aircraft and the 

efficient use of airspace. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority as 

it revises the legal descriptions of 

Federal airways in the vicinity of 

Lampasas, TX. 

Domestic VOR Federal airways are 

published in paragraph 6010(a) of FAA 

Order 7400.9T, signed August 27, 2009, 

and effective September 15, 2009, which 

is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 

71.1. The domestic Federal VOR 

airways listed in this document will be 

published subsequently in the Order. 

Environmental Review 

There are no changes to the lateral 

limits. Therefore, the FAA has 

determined that this action is not 

subject to environmental assessments 

and procedures in accordance with FAA 

Order 1050.1E, Policies and Procedures 

for Considering Environmental Impacts, 

and the National Environmental Policy 

Act. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, 

Navigation (air). 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: 

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, 

B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 

TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND 

REPORTING POINTS 

■ 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR 

part 71 continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 

40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 

1963 Comp., p. 389. 

§ 71.1 [Amended] 

■ 2. The incorporation by reference in 

14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation 

Administration Order 7400.9T, Airspace 

Designations and Reporting Points, 

signed August 27, 2009, and effective 

September 15, 2009, is amended as 

follows: 

Paragraph 6010(a) Domestic VOR Federal 

Airways 

* * * * * 

V–163 [Amended] 

From Matamoros, Mexico; via Brownsville, 

TX; 27 miles standard width, 37 miles 7 

miles wide (3 miles E. and 4 miles W. of 

centerline); Corpus Christi, TX; Three Rivers, 

TX; INT Three Rivers 345° and San Antonio, 

TX, 168° radials; San Antonio; Gooch 

Springs, TX; to Glen Rose, TX. 

* * * * * 

V–358 [Amended] 

From San Antonio, TX, via Stonewall, TX; 

Gooch Springs, TX; INT Gooch Springs 041° 

and Waco, TX, 280° radials; Waco; Glen 

Rose, TX; Millsap, TX; Bowie, TX; Ardmore, 

OK; INT Ardmore 327° and Will Rogers, OK, 

195° radials; to Will Rogers. 

* * * * * 

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 6, 

2009. 

Edith V. Parish, 

Manager, Airspace and Rules Group. 

[FR Doc. E9–24662 Filed 10–23–09; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 71 

[Docket No. FAA–2009–0318; Airspace 

Docket No. 09–AAL–8] 

Establishment of Class E Airspace; 

Noorvik, AK 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: This action establishes Class 

E airspace at Noorvik, AK to provide 

adequate controlled airspace to contain 

aircraft executing Standard Instrument 

Approach Procedures (SIAPs). Two 

SIAPs are being developed for the 

Robert (Bob) Curtis Memorial Airport at 

Noorvik, AK. Additionally, one textual 

Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) is 

being developed. This action establishes 

Class E airspace upward from 700 feet 

(ft.) above the surface at Robert (Bob) 

Curtis Memorial Airport, Noorvik, AK. 

DATES: Effective Date: 0901 UTC, 

December 17, 2009. The Director of the 

Federal Register approves this 

incorporation by reference action under 

title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 

51, subject to the annual revision of 

FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of 

conforming amendments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary 

Rolf, AAL–538G, Federal Aviation 

Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, 

Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513–7587; 


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