80 FR 28172 - Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 95 (May 18, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 95 (May 18, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28172-28175] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-11732] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1537; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-014-AD; Amendment 39-18160; AD 2015-08-51] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are publishing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom) Model F-28A, 280, F-28C, F- 28C-2, F-28C-2R, 280C, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280F, 280FX, and 480 helicopters. This AD was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters and supersedes Emergency AD (EAD) 2015- 04-51, dated February 12, 2015. This AD requires inspecting certain main rotor spindles (spindles) for cracks and reporting the inspection results to the FAA. This AD is prompted by a fatal accident and reports of spindles with cracks. The actions specified in this AD are intended to detect a crack in a spindle and prevent loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 2, 2015 to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by EAD 2015-08- 51, issued on April 10, 2015, which contains the requirements of this AD. We must receive comments on this AD by July 17, 2015. [[Page 28173]] ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Hand Delivery: Deliver to the ``Mail'' address between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the Docket Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. For service information identified in this AD, contact Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, 2209 22nd Street, Menominee, MI; telephone (906) 863-1200; fax (906) 863-6821; or at www.enstromhelicopter.com. You may review the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory J. Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; (847) 294-7135; email gregory.michalik@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not provide you with notice and an opportunity to provide your comments prior to it becoming effective. However, we invite you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. We also invite comments relating to the economic, environmental, energy, or federalism impacts that resulted from adopting this AD. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the AD, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should send only one copy of written comments, or if comments are filed electronically, commenters should submit them only one time. We will file in the docket all comments that we receive, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this rulemaking during the comment period. We will consider all the comments we receive and may conduct additional rulemaking based on those comments. Discussion On February 12, 2015, we issued EAD 2015-04-51, which was prompted by a fatal accident. Preliminary results of the investigation indicated that the accident was caused by a crack in the spindle, which resulted in the main rotor blade separating from the helicopter. The crack was discovered at the last thread of the spindle retention nut threads. While the investigation could not determine when the crack initiated, it was able to determine that the crack existed, undetected, for a significant amount of time before the separation. EAD 2015-04-51 required, before further flight, conducting a magnetic particle inspection (MPI) in any spindle that had 5,000 or more hours time-in- service (TIS) or where the hours TIS of the spindle is not known. If there was a crack in the spindle, EAD 2015-04-51 required replacing it before further flight. EAD 2015-04-51 also required reporting the inspection results to the FAA within 72 hours. Since we issued EAD 2015-04-51, inspection reports received by the FAA indicate approximately 20% of the spindles reported with TIS data had evidence of cracks. The FAA also received inspection reports of spindles without TIS data which did not have evidence of cracks. The inspection reports include spindles with cracks at less than 5,000 hours TIS. With analysis of available data, we determined the need to expand the applicability to include spindles with 1,500 or more hours TIS. On April 10, 2015, we issued EAD 2015-08-51, which supersedes EAD 2015-04-51. EAD 2015-08-51 retains all of the requirements of EAD 2014- 04-51 except it reduces the TIS of the spindles to be inspected from 5,000 hours to 1,500 hours. EAD 2015-08-51 was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. FAA's Determination We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type designs. Related Service Information Enstrom has issued Service Directive Bulletin No. 0119, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2015, for all serial numbered Model F-28A, F-28C, F-28F, 280, 280C, 280F, and 280FX helicopters with a main rotor spindle, part number (P/N) 28-14282-11 and 28-14282-13. Enstrom has also issued Service Directive Bulletin No. T-050, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2015, for Model 480 helicopters, serial numbers 5001 through 5004 and 5006, and with a main rotor spindle, P/N 28-14282-13, except those aircraft modified with tension-torsion straps. Both service directives specify, for any spindle that has been in service more than 3,500 hours, within 5 hours TIS, sending the spindle to Enstrom for an MPI. For any spindle with less than 3,500 hours TIS, the service directives specify sending the spindle to Enstrom for an MPI at or before it reaches 3,500 hours TIS. The service directives also specify repeating the MPI every 300 hours for spindles with over 3,500 hours TIS. AD Requirements This AD requires conducting an MPI before further flight to determine if a crack exists in any spindle that has 1,500 or more hours TIS or where the hours TIS of the spindle is not known. If there is a crack in the spindle, this AD requires replacing it before further flight. The MPI of the spindle must be conducted by a Level II or Level III inspector qualified in the MPI method in the Aeronautics Sector according to the EN4179 or NAS410 standard or equivalent. This AD also requires reporting certain information to the FAA within 72 hours. Differences Between This AD and the Service Information This AD requires that the MPI be conducted by a Level II or Level III inspector or equivalent and that the results of the MPI be reported to the FAA, whereas the service information specifies that the MPI be accomplished by or reported to Enstrom. This AD requires an MPI on spindles with 1,500 or more hours TIS, whereas the service information specifies performing an initial MPI on spindles with 3,500 or more hours TIS. This AD does not require a recurring inspection, whereas the service information specifies to repeat the MPI every 300 hours TIS for spindles with over 3,500 hours TIS. This AD requires the MPI before further [[Page 28174]] flight, whereas the service information specifies that it be accomplished within 5 hours TIS. Interim Action We consider this AD to be an interim action. The inspection reports that are required by this AD will enable us to obtain better insight into the root cause and extent of the cracking, and eventually to develop final action to address the unsafe condition. Once final action has been identified, we might consider further rulemaking. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 323 helicopters of U.S. Registry and that operators may incur the following costs to comply with this AD. Inspecting the spindles will take about 15 work-hours per helicopter and reporting the required inspection information will take about 0.5 work-hour. We estimate an average labor rate of $85 per work- hour, for a total cost of $1,318 per helicopter and $425,714 for the U.S. fleet. Replacing a spindle will cost $8,164 for parts and no additional work-hours. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting required by this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date Providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adopting these AD requirements would delay implementing the safety actions needed to correct this known unsafe condition. Therefore, we found and continue to find that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to the adoption of this rule because the previously described unsafe condition can adversely affect the controllability of the helicopter and the initial required action must be accomplished before further flight. Since it was found that immediate corrective action was required, notice and opportunity for prior public comment before issuing this AD were impracticable and contrary to the public interest and good cause existed to make the AD effective immediately by EAD 2015-08-51, issued on April 10, 2015, to all known U.S. owners and operators of these helicopters. These conditions still exist and the AD is hereby published in the Federal Register as an amendment to section 39.13 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 39.13) to make it effective to all persons. 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. We are 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 We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under 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, I certify that this AD: 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); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction; and 4. 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. We prepared an economic evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by Reference, Safety. 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): 2015-08-51 The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation (Enstrom): Amendment 39-18160; Docket No. FAA-2015-1537; Directorate Identifier 2015-SW- 014-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Enstrom Model F-28A, 280, F-28C, F-28C-2, F- 28C-2R, 280C, F-28F, F-28F-R, 280F, and 280FX helicopters, all serial numbers; and Enstrom Model 480 helicopters, serial numbers 5001 through 5006; with a main rotor spindle (spindle), part number (P/N) 28-14282-11 or 28-14282-13, installed, certificated in any category. This AD applies to any helicopter that has a spindle with 1,500 or more hours time-in-service (TIS) or where the hours TIS of the spindle is not known. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as a crack in the spindle, which, if not detected, could result in loss of a main rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (c) Affected ADs This AD supersedes Emergency AD 2015-04-51, Directorate Identifier 2015-SW-002-AD, dated February 12, 2015. (d) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 2, 2015 to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by Emergency AD 2015-08-51, issued on April 10, 2015, which contains the requirements of this AD. (e) Compliance You are responsible for performing each action required by this AD within the specified compliance time unless it has been accomplished on or after February 11, 2015. [[Page 28175]] (f) Required Actions (1) Before further flight, conduct a magnetic particle inspection (MPI) of the spindle to determine if a crack exists, paying particular attention to the threaded portion of the spindle. The MPI of the spindle must be conducted by a Level II or Level III inspector qualified in the MPI in the Aeronautics Sector according to the EN4179 or NAS410 standard or equivalent. If there is a crack in the spindle, replace it with an airworthy spindle before further flight. (2) Within 72 hours after accomplishing the MPI, report the information requested in Appendix 1 to this AD by mail to the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, ATTN: Gregory J. Michalik, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL, 60018; by fax to (847) 294-7834; or email to gregory.michalik@faa.gov. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Gregory J. Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL, 60018; (847) 294-7135; email gregory.michalik@faa.gov. (2) For operations conducted under a 14 CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that you notify your principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office or certificate holding district office before operating any aircraft complying with this AD through an AMOC. (3) Any AMOC approved previously in accordance with EAD 2015-04- 51, dated February 12, 2015, is approved as an AMOC for the corresponding requirements in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. (h) Additional Information Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Service Directive Bulletin No. 0119, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2015, and Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Service Directive Bulletin No. T-050, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2015, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, 2209 22nd Street, Menominee, MI; telephone (906) 863- 1200; fax (906) 863-6821; or at www.enstromhelicopter.com. You may review this service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. (i) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6220, Main Rotor Head. Appendix 1 to AD 2015-08-51 Spindle Inspection (Sample Format) Provide the following information by mail to the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Federal Aviation Administration, ATTN: Gregory J. Michalik, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL, 60018; by fax to (847) 294-7834; or email to gregory.michalik@faa.gov. Aircraft Registration No.: Helicopter Model: Helicopter Serial Number: Helicopter Owner or Operator: Contact Phone No.: Spindle Part Number and Serial Number: Total Hours Time-in-Service (TIS) on Spindle: Total Hours TIS on Helicopter (if hours TIS on spindle were not available): Who Performed the Inspection: Date and Location Inspection was Accomplished: Crack Found? If yes, describe the crack size, location, orientation (provide a sketch or picture): Provide Any Other Comments: Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 8, 2015. Lance T. Gant, Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-11732 Filed 5-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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preempted; (2) no retroactive effect will the FSIS Web page. Through the Web inform consumers that these products
be given to this rule; and (3) no page, FSIS is able to provide need to be cooked to a specified
administrative proceedings will be information to a much broader, more minimum internal temperature, whether
required before parties may file suit in diverse audience. In addition, FSIS the product needs to be held for a
court challenging this rule. offers an email subscription service specified time at that temperature or
which provides automatic and higher before consumption to ensure
E-Government Act
customized access to selected food that potential pathogens are destroyed
FSIS and USDA are committed to safety news and information. This throughout the product, and a statement
achieving the purposes of the E- service is available at: http:// that the internal temperature should be
Government Act (44 U.S.C. 3601, et www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options measured by a thermometer. These
seq.) by, among other things, promoting range from recalls to export information, validated cooking instructions may
the use of the Internet and other regulations, directives, and notices. appear anywhere on the label.
information technologies and providing Customers can add or delete * * * * *
increased opportunities for citizen subscriptions themselves, and have the
access to Government information and Done, at Washington, DC, on May 13, 2015.
option to password-protect their
services, and for other purposes. accounts. Alfred V. Almanza,
Acting Administrator.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 317 [FR Doc. 2015–11916 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
No agency, officer, or employee of the Food labeling, Food packaging, Meat BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P
USDA shall, on the grounds of race, inspection, Nutrition, Reporting and
color, national origin, religion, sex, recordkeeping requirements.
gender identity, sexual orientation, For the reasons discussed in the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
disability, age, marital status, family/ preamble, FSIS amends 9 CFR Chapter
parental status, income derived from a III as follows: Federal Aviation Administration
public assistance program, or political
beliefs, exclude from participation in, PART 317—LABELING, MARKING 14 CFR Part 39
deny the benefits of, or subject to DEVICES, AND CONTAINERS
discrimination any person in the United [Docket No. FAA–2015–1537; Directorate
■ 1. The authority citation for part 317 Identifier 2015–SW–014–AD; Amendment
States under any program or activity
continues to read as follows: 39–18160; AD 2015–08–51]
conducted by the USDA.
To file a complaint of discrimination, Authority: 21 U.S.C. 601–695; 7 CFR 2.18, RIN 2120–AA64
complete the USDA Program 2.53.
Discrimination Complaint Form, which ■ 2. Amend § 317.2 by adding a new Airworthiness Directives; The Enstrom
may be accessed online at http:// paragraph (e)(3) to read as follows: Helicopter Corporation
www.ocio.usda.gov/sites/default/files/ AGENCY: Federal Aviation
docs/2012/Complain_combined_6_8_ § 317.2 Labels: definition; required
features. Administration (FAA), DOT.
12.pdf, or write a letter signed by you
* * * * * ACTION: Final rule; request for
or your authorized representative.
Send your completed complaint form (e) * * * comments.
or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email: (3) Product name and required
validated cooking instructions for SUMMARY: We are publishing a new
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
needle- or blade-tenderized beef airworthiness directive (AD) for
Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400
products. Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Independence Avenue SW.,
(i) Unless the product is destined to (Enstrom) Model F–28A, 280, F–28C, F–
Washington, DC 20250–9410.
be fully cooked or to receive another full 28C–2, F–28C–2R, 280C, F–28F, F–28F–
Fax: (202)690–7442/
Email: program.intake@usda.gov lethality treatment at an official R, 280F, 280FX, and 480 helicopters.
Persons with disabilities who require establishment, the product name for a This AD was sent previously to all
alternative means for communication raw or partially cooked beef product known U.S. owners and operators of
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) that has been mechanically tenderized, these helicopters and supersedes
should contact USDA’s TARGET Center whether by needle or by blade, must Emergency AD (EAD) 2015–04–51,
at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). contain the term ‘‘mechanically dated February 12, 2015. This AD
tenderized,’’ ‘‘needle tenderized,’’ or requires inspecting certain main rotor
Additional Public Notification ‘‘blade tenderized,’’ as a descriptive spindles (spindles) for cracks and
Public awareness of all segments of designation and an accurate description reporting the inspection results to the
rulemaking and policy development is of the beef component. FAA. This AD is prompted by a fatal
important. Consequently, FSIS will (ii) The product name must appear in accident and reports of spindles with
announce it on-line through the FSIS a single easy-to-read type style and color cracks. The actions specified in this AD
Web page located at: http:// and on a single-color contrasting are intended to detect a crack in a
www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. background. The print may appear in spindle and prevent loss of a main rotor
FSIS also will make copies of this upper and lower case letters, with the blade and subsequent loss of control of
Federal Register publication available lower case letters not smaller than 1⁄3 the helicopter.
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through the FSIS Constituent Update, the size of the largest letter. DATES: This AD becomes effective June
which is used to provide information (iii) The labels on raw or partially 2, 2015 to all persons except those
regarding FSIS policies, procedures, cooked needle- or blade-tenderized beef persons to whom it was made
regulations, Federal Register notices, products destined for household immediately effective by EAD 2015–08–
FSIS public meetings, and other types of consumers, hotels, restaurants, or 51, issued on April 10, 2015, which
information that could affect or would similar institutions must contain contains the requirements of this AD.
be of interest to our constituents and validated cooking instructions, We must receive comments on this
stakeholders. The Update is available on including the cooking method, that AD by July 17, 2015.
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flight, whereas the service information because the previously described unsafe under the criteria of the Regulatory
specifies that it be accomplished within condition can adversely affect the Flexibility Act.
5 hours TIS. controllability of the helicopter and the We prepared an economic evaluation
initial required action must be of the estimated costs to comply with
Interim Action
accomplished before further flight. this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
We consider this AD to be an interim Since it was found that immediate
action. The inspection reports that are corrective action was required, notice List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
required by this AD will enable us to and opportunity for prior public
obtain better insight into the root cause comment before issuing this AD were Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
and extent of the cracking, and impracticable and contrary to the public safety, Incorporation by Reference,
eventually to develop final action to interest and good cause existed to make Safety.
address the unsafe condition. Once final the AD effective immediately by EAD Adoption of the Amendment
action has been identified, we might 2015–08–51, issued on April 10, 2015,
consider further rulemaking. to all known U.S. owners and operators Accordingly, under the authority
of these helicopters. These conditions delegated to me by the Administrator,
Costs of Compliance the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
still exist and the AD is hereby
We estimate that this AD affects 323 published in the Federal Register as an follows:
helicopters of U.S. Registry and that amendment to section 39.13 of the
operators may incur the following costs Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
to comply with this AD. Inspecting the 39.13) to make it effective to all persons. DIRECTIVES
spindles will take about 15 work-hours
per helicopter and reporting the Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
required inspection information will Title 49 of the United States Code continues to read as follows:
take about 0.5 work-hour. We estimate specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
an average labor rate of $85 per work- rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
hour, for a total cost of $1,318 per section 106, describes the authority of § 39.13 [Amended]
helicopter and $425,714 for the U.S. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
fleet. Replacing a spindle will cost Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
$8,164 for parts and no additional work- detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new airworthiness
hours. authority. directive (AD):
Paperwork Reduction Act We are issuing this rulemaking under 2015–08–51 The Enstrom Helicopter
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Corporation (Enstrom): Amendment 39–
A federal agency may not conduct or Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 18160; Docket No. FAA–2015–1537;
sponsor, and a person is not required to General requirements.’’ Under that Directorate Identifier 2015–SW–014–AD.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject section, Congress charges the FAA with
to penalty for failure to comply with a (a) Applicability
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
collection of information subject to the This AD applies to Enstrom Model F–28A,
air commerce by prescribing regulations 280, F–28C, F–28C–2, F–28C–2R, 280C, F–
requirements of the Paperwork for practices, methods, and procedures
Reduction Act unless that collection of 28F, F–28F–R, 280F, and 280FX helicopters,
the Administrator finds necessary for all serial numbers; and Enstrom Model 480
information displays a current valid safety in air commerce. This regulation helicopters, serial numbers 5001 through
OMB control number. The control is within the scope of that authority 5006; with a main rotor spindle (spindle),
number for the collection of information because it addresses an unsafe condition part number (P/N) 28–14282–11 or 28–
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The that is likely to exist or develop on 14282–13, installed, certificated in any
paperwork cost associated with this AD products identified in this rulemaking category. This AD applies to any helicopter
has been detailed in the Costs of action. that has a spindle with 1,500 or more hours
Compliance section of this document time-in-service (TIS) or where the hours TIS
and includes time for reviewing Regulatory Findings of the spindle is not known.
instructions, as well as completing and We determined that this AD will not (b) Unsafe Condition
reviewing the collection of information. have federalism implications under This AD defines the unsafe condition as a
Therefore, all reporting required by this Executive Order 13132. This AD will crack in the spindle, which, if not detected,
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning not have a substantial direct effect on could result in loss of a main rotor blade and
the accuracy of this burden and the States, on the relationship between subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
suggestions for reducing the burden the national Government and the States, (c) Affected ADs
should be directed to the FAA at 800 or on the distribution of power and
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, This AD supersedes Emergency AD 2015–
responsibilities among the various 04–51, Directorate Identifier 2015–SW–002–
DC 20591. ATTN: Information levels of government. AD, dated February 12, 2015.
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. For the reasons discussed, I certify
that this AD: (d) Effective Date
FAA’s Justification and Determination
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD becomes effective June 2, 2015 to
of the Effective Date
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; all persons except those persons to whom it
Providing an opportunity for public 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under was made immediately effective by
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comments prior to adopting these AD DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Emergency AD 2015–08–51, issued on April
requirements would delay (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 10, 2015, which contains the requirements of
implementing the safety actions needed 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in this AD.
to correct this known unsafe condition. Alaska to the extent that it justifies (e) Compliance
Therefore, we found and continue to making a regulatory distinction; and You are responsible for performing each
find that the risk to the flying public 4. Will not have a significant action required by this AD within the
justifies waiving notice and comment economic impact, positive or negative, specified compliance time unless it has been
prior to the adoption of this rule on a substantial number of small entities accomplished on or after February 11, 2015.
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(f) Required Actions Ave., Des Plaines, IL, 60018; by fax to (847) Robinson, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
(1) Before further flight, conduct a 294–7834; or email to gregory.michalik@ 502–779–5347, email James.c.robinson@
magnetic particle inspection (MPI) of the faa.gov. uscg.mil or Petty Officer Stephen F.
spindle to determine if a crack exists, paying Aircraft Registration No.: McConnell, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
particular attention to the threaded portion of Helicopter Model: 502–779–5334, email
the spindle. The MPI of the spindle must be Helicopter Serial Number:
Helicopter Owner or Operator:
Stephen.F.McConnell@uscg.mil.
conducted by a Level II or Level III inspector
qualified in the MPI in the Aeronautics Contact Phone No.: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
Sector according to the EN4179 or NAS410 Spindle Part Number and Serial Number: Guard will enforce the ‘‘Mayor’s Hike,
standard or equivalent. If there is a crack in Total Hours Time-in-Service (TIS) on Bike and Paddle’’ marine event in 33
the spindle, replace it with an airworthy Spindle: CFR 100.801, Table 1, Line 35 from 9:00
spindle before further flight. Total Hours TIS on Helicopter (if hours TIS a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 25, 2015.
(2) Within 72 hours after accomplishing on spindle were not available): These regulations can be found in the
the MPI, report the information requested in Who Performed the Inspection:
Date and Location Inspection was
Code of Federal Regulations, at 33 CFR
Appendix 1 to this AD by mail to the
Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification Accomplished: 100.801.
Office, Federal Aviation Administration, Crack Found? If yes, describe the crack size, Under the provisions of 33 CFR
ATTN: Gregory J. Michalik, 2300 East Devon location, orientation (provide a sketch or 100.801, a vessel may not enter the
Ave., Des Plaines, IL, 60018; by fax to (847) picture): regulated area, unless it receives
294–7834; or email to gregory.michalik@ Provide Any Other Comments: permission from the COTP Ohio Valley
faa.gov. or a designated representative. Spectator
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 8,
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2015. vessels may safely transit outside the
(AMOCs) Lance T. Gant, regulated area but may not anchor,
(1) The Manager, Chicago Aircraft Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft block, loiter in, or impede the transit of
Certification Office, FAA, may approve Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. official patrol vessels. The Coast Guard
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: [FR Doc. 2015–11732 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am] may be assisted by other Federal, State,
Gregory J. Michalik, Senior Aerospace
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
or local law enforcement agencies in
Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification enforcing this regulation.
Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, This document is issued under
2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL, 60018; authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a), and 33
(847) 294–7135; email gregory.michalik@ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
faa.gov. U.S.C. 1233. In addition to this
SECURITY
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 document in the Federal Register, the
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under Coast Guard Coast Guard will provide the maritime
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that community with extensive advance
you notify your principal inspector, or 33 CFR Part 100 notification of this enforcement period
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of via the Local Notice to Mariners (LNM)
the local flight standards district office or [Docket No. USCG–2015–0282] and Broadcast Notice to Mariners
certificate holding district office before (BNM). If the COTP Ohio Valley
operating any aircraft complying with this Eighth Coast Guard District Annual determines that the regulated area need
AD through an AMOC. Marine Event; Mayor’s Hike, Bike and
(3) Any AMOC approved previously in not be enforced for the full duration
Paddle; Ohio River 602.0–603.5; stated in the notice, he or she may use
accordance with EAD 2015–04–51, dated Louisville, KY
February 12, 2015, is approved as an AMOC a BNM to grant general permission to
for the corresponding requirements in AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. enter the regulated area.
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of Dated: April 22, 2015.
(h) Additional Information regulation. R.V. Timme,
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Service Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
Directive Bulletin No. 0119, Revision 1, Port Ohio Valley.
dated April 1, 2015, and Enstrom Helicopter the Mayor’s Hike, Bike and Paddle
marine event for all waters of the Ohio [FR Doc. 2015–11941 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
Corporation Service Directive Bulletin No. T–
050, Revision 1, dated April 1, 2015, which River, beginning at mile marker 602.0 BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
are not incorporated by reference, contain and ending at 603.5, Louisville, KY.
additional information about the subject of This rule will be enforced from 9:00
this AD. For service information identified in a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 25, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
this AD, contact Enstrom Helicopter This action is necessary to protect SECURITY
Corporation, 2209 22nd Street, Menominee, persons, property, and infrastructure
MI; telephone (906) 863–1200; fax (906) 863– Coast Guard
6821; or at www.enstromhelicopter.com. You
from potential damage and safety
may review this service information at the hazards associated with the Mayor’s
33 CFR Part 100
FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Hike, Bike and Paddle. During the
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., enforcement period, deviation from the [Docket No. USCG–2015–0240]
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. regulations is prohibited unless
(i) Subject specifically authorized by the Captain of RIN 1625–AA08
the Port (COTP) Ohio Valley or a
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
designated representative. Eighth Coast Guard District Annual
Code: 6220, Main Rotor Head.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR Special Local Regulation; REV3
Appendix 1 to AD 2015–08–51 100.801, Table 1, Line 35 will be Triathlon; Tennessee River 646.0–
enforced from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on 649.0; Knoxville, TN
Spindle Inspection (Sample Format)
Provide the following information by mail
May 25, 2015. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
to the Manager, Chicago Aircraft Certification FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
Office, Federal Aviation Administration, you have questions on this document,
regulation.
ATTN: Gregory J. Michalik, 2300 East Devon call or email Petty Officer James C.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective June 2, 2015 to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by EAD 2015-08- 51, issued on April 10, 2015, which contains the requirements of this AD. | |
| Contact | Gregory J. Michalik, Senior Aerospace Engineer, Chicago Aircraft Certification Office, Small Airplane Directorate, FAA, 2300 East Devon Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018; (847) 294-7135; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 28172 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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