80 FR 32456 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)

Page Range		32456-32458
FR Document		2015-13851

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters with a Fueltron flowmeter installed. This AD requires removing each flowmeter, replacing the fuel system hoses, and disabling the electrical connections for the flowmeter installation. This AD was prompted by a report of particle contamination creating an obstruction in a flowmeter which resulted in an uncontrolled flame-out of the engine. The actions of this AD are intended to prevent obstruction of the fuel supply to the flowmeter, which could result in engine flame-out and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0646; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-053-AD; 
Amendment 39-18174; AD 2015-12-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously 
Eurocopter France) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus 
Helicopters (previously Eurocopter France) Model AS355E, AS355F, 
AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters with a Fueltron flowmeter installed. 
This AD requires removing each flowmeter, replacing the fuel system 
hoses, and disabling the electrical connections for the flowmeter 
installation. This AD was prompted by a report of particle 
contamination creating an obstruction in a flowmeter which resulted in 
an uncontrolled flame-out of the engine. The actions of this AD are 
intended to prevent obstruction of the fuel supply to the flowmeter, 
which could result in engine flame-out and subsequent loss of control 
of the helicopter.

DATES: This AD is effective July 14, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain document listed in this AD as of July 14, 2015.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052; 
telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 641-3775; or at 
http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2014-0646.

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 European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA) AD, any incorporated-by-reference service information, 
the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The street address for the Docket Operations Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations Office, 
M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James Blyn, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham 
Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    On September 15, 2014, at 79 FR 54925, the Federal Register 
published our notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to Airbus 
Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters with 
a certain flowmeter installed. The NPRM proposed to require, within 750 
hours time-in-service, removing the flowmeter from each engine, 
replacing the fuel hose with part number (P/N) 704A34-416-029 for the 
left-hand (LH) engine and P/N 704A34-416-030 for the right-hand (RH) 
engine, removing the flowmeter indicator, and disabling the flowmeter 
electrical connections. The proposed requirements were intended to 
prevent obstruction of the fuel supply to the flowmeter, which could 
result in engine flame-out and subsequent loss of control of the 
helicopter.
    The NPRM was prompted by AD No. 2013-0205, dated September 9, 2013, 
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of 
the European Union, to correct an unsafe condition for Eurocopter (now 
Airbus Helicopters) Model AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, and AS355 F2 
helicopters with modification 350A070791 (installation of the Fueltron 
flowmeter), except helicopters with modification 355A085801 (removal of 
the Fueltron flowmeter). EASA advises, after landing, an AS355 
helicopter experienced an uncontrolled flame-out of the No. 1 engine 
caused by particle contamination in the fuel that obstructed the 
Fueltron flowmeter. EASA further states that because the flowmeter 
installation is identical on both engines, this condition could lead to 
flame-out of both engines in flight, possibly resulting in reduced 
control of the helicopter. EASA AD No. 2013-0205 requires removing the

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flowmeter from each engine, modifying the fuel line system with new 
fuel lines, removing the flowmeter indicator, and disabling the 
flowmeter electrical connections. Since we issued the NPRM (79 FR 
54925, September 15, 2014), the title of the approving official for 
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) has changed. Thus, we have 
revised the title of the approving official from the Manager of the 
Regulations and Policy Group to the Manager of the Safety Management 
Group.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD, but we did not receive any comments on the NPRM (79 FR 54925, 
September 15, 2014).

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of 
France and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to 
our bilateral agreement with France, EASA, its technical 
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in 
the EASA AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all 
information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists 
and is likely to exist or develop on other helicopters of these same 
type designs and that air safety and the public interest require 
adopting the AD requirements as proposed.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD to be an interim action. The design approval 
holder is currently developing a modification that will address the 
unsafe condition identified in this AD. Once this modification is 
developed, approved, and available, we might consider additional 
rulemaking.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Eurocopter issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. AS355-28.00.20, 
Revision 0, dated June 6, 2013, for Model AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, 
and AS355 F2 helicopters, which describes procedures for removing and 
disabling the Fueltron flowmeter installation. The ASB corresponds to 
Eurocopter modification 355A085801. This information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 47 helicopters of U.S. 
Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in 
order to comply with this AD. At an average labor rate of $85 per work-
hour, removing the flowmeter installation requires about 4 work-hours, 
and required parts cost about $1,600, for a cost per helicopter of 
$1,940 and a total cost of $91,180 for the fleet.

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 helicopters identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    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 above, 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2015-12-01 Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France): 
Amendment 39-18174; Docket No. FAA-2014-0646; Directorate Identifier 
2013-SW-053-AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters Model AS355E, AS355F, 
AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters, certificated in any category, with 
a Fueltron flowmeter part number (P/N) 704A37-670-001 installed.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as obstruction of the fuel 
supply to the flowmeter, which could result in engine shutdown and 
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

(c) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015.

(d) Compliance

    You are responsible for performing each action required by this 
AD within the specified compliance time unless it has already been 
accomplished prior to that time.

(e) Required Actions

    (1) Within 750 hours time-in-service:
    (i) Remove each flowmeter.
    (ii) Remove each left-hand hose, P/N 704A34.4160.31, and install 
hose, P/N 704A34-416-029, as depicted in Figures 1 and 2 of 
Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. AS355-28.00.20, Revision 0, 
dated June 6, 2013 (ASB AS355-28.00.20).
    (iii) Remove each right-hand hose, P/N 704A34.4160.32, and 
install hose, P/N 704A34-416-030, as depicted in Figures 1 and 2 of 
ASB AS355-28.00.20.
    (iv) Remove each flowmeter indicator and disable the flowmeter 
wiring as described in the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 
3.B.2.b., of ASB AS355-28.00.20.
    (2) After the effective date of this AD, do not install a 
flowmeter, P/N 704A37-670-001, on any helicopter.

(f) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits are prohibited.

(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs 
for this AD. Send your proposal to: James Blyn, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Regulations and

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Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort 
Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 
[email protected].
    (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.

(h) Additional Information

    The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA) AD 2013-0205, dated September 9, 2013. You may view 
the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket 
No. FAA-2014-0646.

(i) Subject

    Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 7333, Fuel Flow 
Sensor.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this 
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. AS355-28.00.20, 
Revision 0, dated June 6, 2013.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Eurocopter service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, 
Texas 75052; telephone (972) 641-0000 or (800) 232-0323; fax (972) 
641-3775; or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Office of the 
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, 
Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call (817) 222-5110.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29, 2015.
Lance T. Gant,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, any
principal inspector, or lacking a principal incorporated-by-reference service
inspector, the manager of the local flight Federal Aviation Administration information, the economic evaluation,
standards district office/certificate holding any comments received, and other
district office. The AMOC approval letter 14 CFR Part 39 information. The street address for the
must specifically reference this AD. Docket Operations Office (phone: 800–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2014–0646; Directorate
Identifier 2013–SW–053–AD; Amendment 647–5527) is U.S. Department of
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
39–18174; AD 2015–12–01] Transportation, Docket Operations
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
Office, M–30, West Building Ground
RIN 2120–AA64
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
EASA; or ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Régional’s EASA DOA. If approved by the France) Helicopters James Blyn, Aviation Safety Engineer,
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- Regulations and Policy Group,
authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
Administration (FAA), DOT. Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
(m) Related Information
ACTION: Final rule. 76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing james.blyn@faa.gov.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0075R1, dated airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
April 24, 2014, for related information. This Helicopters (previously Eurocopter Discussion
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the France) Model AS355E, AS355F,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/ On September 15, 2014, at 79 FR
AS355F1, and AS355F2 helicopters 54925, the Federal Register published
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0568-0002. with a Fueltron flowmeter installed.
(2) Service information identified in this our notice of proposed rulemaking
This AD requires removing each (NPRM), which proposed to amend 14
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
flowmeter, replacing the fuel system CFR part 39 by adding an AD that
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
hoses, and disabling the electrical would apply to Airbus Helicopters
connections for the flowmeter Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference installation. This AD was prompted by AS355F2 helicopters with a certain
(1) The Director of the Federal Register a report of particle contamination flowmeter installed. The NPRM
approved the incorporation by reference creating an obstruction in a flowmeter proposed to require, within 750 hours
(IBR) of the service information listed in this which resulted in an uncontrolled time-in-service, removing the flowmeter
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR flame-out of the engine. The actions of from each engine, replacing the fuel
part 51. this AD are intended to prevent hose with part number (P/N) 704A34–
(2) You must use this service information obstruction of the fuel supply to the 416–029 for the left-hand (LH) engine
as applicable to do the actions required by flowmeter, which could result in engine and P/N 704A34–416–030 for the right-
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. flame-out and subsequent loss of control
(i) Zodiac Aerospace Service Bulletin
hand (RH) engine, removing the
of the helicopter. flowmeter indicator, and disabling the
766983–28–002, Revision 1, dated March 24,
DATES: This AD is effective July 14, flowmeter electrical connections. The
2014.
(ii) Reserved. 2015. proposed requirements were intended to
(3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register prevent obstruction of the fuel supply to
this AD, contact Zodiac Aerospace, Technical approved the incorporation by reference the flowmeter, which could result in
Publication Department, 61 Rue Pierre of a certain document listed in this AD engine flame-out and subsequent loss of
Curie—CS20001, 78373 Plaisir Cedex, as of July 14, 2015. control of the helicopter.
France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19 24; fax: +33 ADDRESSES: For service information The NPRM was prompted by AD No.
(0)1 61 34 21 13; email: yann.laine@ identified in this AD, contact Airbus 2013–0205, dated September 9, 2013,
zodiacaerospace.com; Internet: http:// Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, issued by EASA, which is the Technical
www.zodiacaerospace.com. Grand Prairie, Texas 75052; telephone Agent for the Member States of the
(4) You may view this service information (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax European Union, to correct an unsafe
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, (972) 641–3775; or at http:// condition for Eurocopter (now Airbus
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. Helicopters) Model AS355 E, AS355 F,
information on the availability of this AS355 F1, and AS355 F2 helicopters
You may review the referenced service
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. with modification 350A070791
information at the FAA, Office of the
(5) You may view this service information
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, (installation of the Fueltron flowmeter),
that is incorporated by reference at the
2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort except helicopters with modification
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on Worth, Texas 76137. It is also available 355A085801 (removal of the Fueltron
the availability of this material at NARA, call on the Internet at http:// flowmeter). EASA advises, after landing,
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov in Docket No. an AS355 helicopter experienced an
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FAA–2014–0646. uncontrolled flame-out of the No. 1
locations.html. engine caused by particle contamination
Examining the AD Docket in the fuel that obstructed the Fueltron
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18,
You may examine the AD docket on flowmeter. EASA further states that
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2015.
the Internet at http:// because the flowmeter installation is
John P. Piccola, Jr., www.regulations.gov or in person at the identical on both engines, this condition
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Docket Operations Office between 9 could lead to flame-out of both engines
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through in flight, possibly resulting in reduced
[FR Doc. 2015–13319 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD control of the helicopter. EASA AD No.
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flowmeter from each engine, modifying estimate that operators may incur the Adoption of the Amendment
the fuel line system with new fuel lines, following costs in order to comply with Accordingly, under the authority
removing the flowmeter indicator, and this AD. At an average labor rate of $85 delegated to me by the Administrator,
disabling the flowmeter electrical per work-hour, removing the flowmeter the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
connections. Since we issued the NPRM installation requires about 4 work- follows:
(79 FR 54925, September 15, 2014), the hours, and required parts cost about
title of the approving official for $1,600, for a cost per helicopter of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Alternative Methods of Compliance $1,940 and a total cost of $91,180 for the DIRECTIVES
(AMOCs) has changed. Thus, we have fleet.
revised the title of the approving official ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking continues to read as follows:
from the Manager of the Regulations and
Policy Group to the Manager of the Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Safety Management Group. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, § 39.13 [Amended]
Comments section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We gave the public the opportunity to the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the following new airworthiness
participate in developing this AD, but Aviation Programs, describes in more directive (AD):
we did not receive any comments on the detail the scope of the Agency’s 2015–12–01 Airbus Helicopters (Previously
NPRM (79 FR 54925, September 15, authority. Eurocopter France): Amendment 39–
2014). We are issuing this rulemaking under 18174; Docket No. FAA–2014–0646;
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Directorate Identifier 2013–SW–053–AD.
FAA’s Determination
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Applicability
These helicopters have been approved ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
by the aviation authority of France and This AD applies to Airbus Helicopters
section, Congress charges the FAA with Model AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, and
are approved for operation in the United promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in AS355F2 helicopters, certificated in any
States. Pursuant to our bilateral air commerce by prescribing regulations category, with a Fueltron flowmeter part
agreement with France, EASA, its for practices, methods, and procedures number (P/N) 704A37–670–001 installed.
technical representative, has notified us the Administrator finds necessary for
of the unsafe condition described in the (b) Unsafe Condition
safety in air commerce. This regulation
EASA AD. We are issuing this AD This AD defines the unsafe condition as
is within the scope of that authority obstruction of the fuel supply to the
because we evaluated all information because it addresses an unsafe condition flowmeter, which could result in engine
provided by EASA and determined the that is likely to exist or develop on shutdown and subsequent loss of control of
unsafe condition exists and is likely to helicopters identified in this rulemaking the helicopter.
exist or develop on other helicopters of action.
these same type designs and that air (c) Effective Date
safety and the public interest require Regulatory Findings This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015.
adopting the AD requirements as This AD will not have federalism (d) Compliance
proposed. implications under Executive Order You are responsible for performing each
Interim Action 13132. This AD will not have a action required by this AD within the
substantial direct effect on the States, on specified compliance time unless it has
We consider this AD to be an interim the relationship between the national already been accomplished prior to that time.
action. The design approval holder is government and the States, or on the
currently developing a modification that (e) Required Actions
distribution of power and
will address the unsafe condition (1) Within 750 hours time-in-service:
responsibilities among the various (i) Remove each flowmeter.
identified in this AD. Once this levels of government.
modification is developed, approved, (ii) Remove each left-hand hose, P/N
For the reasons discussed above, I 704A34.4160.31, and install hose, P/N
and available, we might consider
certify that this AD: 704A34–416–029, as depicted in Figures 1
additional rulemaking. and 2 of Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Related Service Information Under 1 action’’ under Executive Order 12866; No. AS355–28.00.20, Revision 0, dated June
CFR Part 51 6, 2013 (ASB AS355–28.00.20).
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
(iii) Remove each right-hand hose, P/N
Eurocopter issued Alert Service DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 704A34.4160.32, and install hose, P/N
Bulletin (ASB) No. AS355–28.00.20, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 704A34–416–030, as depicted in Figures 1
Revision 0, dated June 6, 2013, for (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation and 2 of ASB AS355–28.00.20.
Model AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, in Alaska to the extent that it justifies (iv) Remove each flowmeter indicator and
and AS355 F2 helicopters, which making a regulatory distinction; and disable the flowmeter wiring as described in
(4) Will not have a significant the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph
describes procedures for removing and 3.B.2.b., of ASB AS355–28.00.20.
disabling the Fueltron flowmeter economic impact, positive or negative,
(2) After the effective date of this AD, do
installation. The ASB corresponds to on a substantial number of small entities not install a flowmeter, P/N 704A37–670–
Eurocopter modification 355A085801. under the criteria of the Regulatory 001, on any helicopter.
This information is reasonably available Flexibility Act.
(f) Special Flight Permits
because the interested parties have We prepared an economic evaluation
access to it through their normal course of the estimated costs to comply with Special flight permits are prohibited.
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of business or by the means identified this AD and placed it in the AD docket. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (AMOCs)
Costs of Compliance (1) The Manager, Safety Management
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
We estimate that this AD will affect safety, Incorporation by reference, AD. Send your proposal to: James Blyn,
47 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We Safety. Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and

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Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas James Blyn, Aviation Safety Engineer,
76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and Policy Group,
james.blyn@faa.gov. Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 14 CFR Part 39 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under 76137; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that [Docket No. FAA–2013–0489; Directorate james.blyn@faa.gov.
you notify your principal inspector, or Identifier 2008–SW–003–AD; Amendment
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of 39–18175; AD 2015–12–02]
the local flight standards district office or Discussion
certificate holding district office, before RIN 2120–AA64
On June 7, 2013, at 78 FR 34282, the
operating any aircraft complying with this Federal Register published our notice of
Airworthiness Directives; Bell
AD through an AMOC. proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited
(h) Additional Information proposed to amend 14 CFR part 39 by
AGENCY: Federal Aviation adding an AD that would apply to
The subject of this AD is addressed in Administration (FAA), DOT. certain Bell Model 206L–3 and 206L–4
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD helicopters. The NPRM proposed to
ACTION: Final rule.
2013–0205, dated September 9, 2013. You
require installing a placard on the
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at SUMMARY: We are adopting a new instrument panel below the dual
http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain tachometer and revising the Operating
FAA–2014–0646. Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited Limitations section of the Model 206L–
(i) Subject (Bell) Model 206L–1, 206L–3, and 3 and 206L–4 RFMs by inserting pages
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) 206L–4 helicopters. This AD requires that limit steady-state operations
Code: 7333, Fuel Flow Sensor. installing a placard and revising the between speeds of 71.8% and 91.5%.
limitations section of the rotorcraft The proposed requirements were
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference flight manual (RFM). This AD was intended to prevent turbine failure,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register prompted by several incidents of third engine power loss, and subsequent loss
approved the incorporation by reference of stage engine turbine wheel failures of control of the helicopter.
the service information listed in this caused by excessive vibrations at certain The NPRM was prompted by TCCA
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR engine speeds during steady-state AD No. CF–2005–28R1, dated June 14,
part 51. operations. The actions of this AD are 2007, to correct an unsafe condition for
(2) You must use this service information intended to prevent turbine failure, certain Model 206L–3 and 206L–4
as applicable to do the actions required by engine power loss, and subsequent loss helicopters. TCCA, which is the aviation
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. of control of the helicopter. authority for Canada, advises of several
(i) Eurocopter Alert Service Bulletin No. DATES: This AD is effective July 14, failures of third stage turbine wheels
AS355–28.00.20, Revision 0, dated June 6, 2015. used in Rolls-Royce 250–C30S and 250–
2013. C47B engines. According to TCCA,
(ii) Reserved. ADDRESSES: For service information Rolls-Royce determined that detrimental
(3) For Eurocopter service information identified in this AD, contact Bell vibrations can occur within a particular
identified in this AD, contact Airbus Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, range of turbine speeds, and may be a
Helicopters, 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec contributing factor to these failures. Bell
Prairie, Texas 75052; telephone (972) 641– J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or has revised the RFM and provided a
0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax (972) 641–3775; (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or corresponding decal to inform pilots to
or at http://www.airbushelicopters.com/ at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. avoid steady-state operations between
techpub. You may review the referenced service 71.8% and 91.5% turbine speeds. The
(4) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Office of the TCCA AD requires amending the RFMs,
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, advising pilots of the change, and
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort installing a decal as described in Bell
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For Worth, Texas 76137. Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 206L–
information on the availability of this
Examining the AD Docket 05–134, dated June 8, 2005, or later
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. revisions.
(5) You may view this service information You may examine the AD docket on On October 3, 2014, at 79 FR 59695,
that is incorporated by reference at the the Internet at http:// the Federal Register published our
National Archives and Records www.regulations.gov or in person at the supplemental notice of proposed
Administration (NARA). For information on Docket Operations Office between 9 rulemaking (SNPRM), which proposed
the availability of this material at NARA, call a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through to revise the applicability and change
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD the procedures for updating the RFM.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- docket contains this AD, the The SNPRM proposed adding Bell
locations.html. supplemental type certificate (STC), the Model 206L–1 helicopters with Engine
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Upgrade Kit part number (P/N) 206–
2015. AD, the economic evaluation, any 706–520 installed, to the applicability.
comments received, and other Engine Upgrade Kit P/N 206–706–520
Lance T. Gant,
information. The street address for the replaces the Rolls-Royce 250–C28B
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES

Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Docket Operations Office (phone: 800– engine with a Rolls-Royce 250–C30P
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 647–5527) is U.S. Department of engine. The condition causing the
[FR Doc. 2015–13851 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] Transportation, Docket Operations failures of third stage turbine wheels
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Office, M–30, West Building Ground used in Rolls-Royce 250–C30S and 250–
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey C–47B engines could also exist in Rolls-
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Royce 250–C30P engines. The SNPRM

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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.
Dates		This AD is effective July 14, 2015.
Contact		James Blyn, Aviation Safety Engineer, Regulations and Policy Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76137; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 32456
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 32456 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters (Previously Eurocopter France) Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)

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