80 FR 32461 - Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-13844 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32461-32464] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-13844] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0493; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-019-AD; Amendment 39-18173; AD 2015-11-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters. This AD requires installing a main gearbox (MGB) failed pump sensor and vacuum switch wiring, installing an MGB oil auto bypass system, activating Aircraft Management System (AMS) 7.1 software to show a new visual warning, and installing updated enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) software that includes an aural [[Page 32462]] annunciation of a complete oil pressure loss condition. This AD also requires inserting a Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Supplement into the applicable RFM. This AD was prompted by investigation results of in- service oil leakage incidents. The actions are intended to alert and prevent MGB oil loss, which could lead to failure of the MGB 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 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or 203-416-4299; email [email protected]; or at http://www.sikorsky.com. For the Honeywell service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Honeywell International, Inc., at 15001 NE. 36 Street, Redmond, WA 98052-5316, telephone (800) 601-3099; email www.myaerospace.com. You may review a copy of the referenced service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. 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, 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: Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7761; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On July 23, 2014, at 79 FR 42719, 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 certain serial-numbered Sikorsky Model S-92A helicopters. The NPRM proposed to require inserting an RFM Supplement into the applicable RFM, and depending on the helicopter's serial number, installing an MGB failed pump sensor and vacuum switch wiring, installing an MGB oil auto bypass system, activating AMS 7.1 software to show a new MGB ``OIL OUT'' visual warning, and updating the EGPWS software to include an aural annunciation of a complete oil pressure loss condition. The proposed AD was prompted by one accident and one in-service oil leakage incident where it was discovered during subsequent investigations that the pilot failed to activate the bypass valve within 5 seconds of the oil pressure dropping below 35 psi, as required by the RFM. Both accident and incident investigations found that the pilot activated the bypass valve well beyond the 5 seconds. The manual operation of the bypass valve within 5 seconds of the oil pressure dropping below 35 psi has proven not to be a realistic expectation. The proposed requirements were intended to alert and prevent MGB oil loss, which could lead to failure of the MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. Comments Sikorsky commented that it supported issuing the AD but felt portions of the ``Discussion'' section in the preamble of the NPRM (79 FR 42719, July 23, 2014) needed clarification. We agree with some of the commenter's language regarding the function of the MGB oil auto bypass system. However, the commenter has not requested that we change the proposed rule. FAA's Determination We have reviewed the relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design and that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD requirements as proposed. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Sikorsky S-92A Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Supplement No. 45, Part I, dated July 30, 2012. The RFM supplement provides preflight checks and emergency procedures for the oil pump failure indicating system and the MGB auto bypass. 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. Other Related Service Information Sikorsky has issued the following service information:Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 92-63-024C, Revision C, dated October 7, 2011, for certain serial-numbered helicopters specifies installing a main module input gear box switch assembly and modifying the MGB vacuum switch wiring. Before making the modification, the ASB states an AMS 4.1 or greater version must first be installed and the following Customer Service Notices (CSN) completed: CSN 92- 068C, Revision C, dated March 27, 2012, and CSN 92-069A, Revision A, dated November 10, 2011. ASB 92-63-027, Basic Issue, dated January 21, 2013, for certain serial-numbered helicopters specifies installing an MGB oil pressure automatic bypass system, activating an MGB ``OIL OUT'' visual warning in the AMS 7.1 software, and performing systems operational checkout procedures. Before or when installing the MGB oil pressure auto bypass system, the ASB states the following must be complied with: CSN 92-089, Basic Issue, dated January 10, 2013; ASB 92-34-002, Basic Issue, dated January 21, 2013; and ASB 92-63-024C, Revision C, dated October 7, 2011. ASB 92-34-002, Basic Issue, dated January 21, 2013, for certain serial-numbered helicopters with certain part-numbered EGPWS installed, specifies installing EGPWS updated software version 030, which adds an MGB ``OIL OUT'' aural warning, in accordance with Honeywell International, Inc., Service Bulletin 965-1595-34-23, Revision 0, dated March 13, 2012. Before or during installation of the updated software, the ASB states the following must be complied with: ASB 92-63-027, Basic Issue, dated January 21, 2013, and CSN 92-089, Basic Issue, dated January 10, 2013. Differences Between This AD and the Service Information This AD requires compliance within 500 hours time-in-service, and the service information specifies certain dates and calendar times. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect 44 helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate that operators may incur the following costs in order to comply with this AD. Labor costs are estimated [[Page 32463]] at $85 per hour. The work hours and required parts costs are estimated as follows: .5 work hour to insert the RFM Supplement into the RFM. 8 work hours plus $2,200 for required parts to install an MGB failed pump sensor; 4 work hours plus $250 for required parts to install MGB vacuum switch wiring; 71.7 work hours plus $4,100 for required parts to install an MGB oil pressure auto bypass system; 1 work hour to activate AMS 7.1; and 1 work hour plus $500 for required parts to install EGPWS software. The total cost of compliance for all actions will be about $14,377 per helicopter and $632,588 for the U.S. 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 products 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-11-10 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: Amendment 39-18173; Docket No. FAA-2014-0493; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-019-AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model S-92A helicopters, serial number (S/N) 920006 through 920179, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as main gearbox (MGB) oil loss, which could lead to failure of the MGB 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 Within 500 hours time-in-service: (1) Insert a copy of the Sikorsky S-92A Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Supplement No. 45, Part I, dated July 30, 2012, into the RFM. (2) For helicopters with S/N 920006 through 920132: (i) Install an MGB failed pump sensor, Modification Kit Part Number (P/N) 92070-35007-011. (ii) Install MGB vacuum switch wiring, Modification Kit P/N 92070-55039-013. (3) For helicopters with S/N 920006 through 920179: (i) Install an MGB auto bypass system, Modification Kit P/N 92070-55061-011. (ii) Activate Aircraft Management System 7.1 software to show a new MGB ``OIL OUT'' visual warning. (iii) Install enhanced ground proximity warning system software version 030. (f) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits are prohibited. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC) (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7761; 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 Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 92-63-024C, Revision C, dated October 7, 2011; Sikorsky ASBs 92-63-027 and 92-34-002, both Basic Issue and both dated January 21, 2013; Sikorsky Customer Service Notice (CSN) 92-068C, Revision C, dated March 27, 2012; CSN 92-069A, Revision A, dated November 10, 2011; CSN 92-089, Basic Issue, dated January 10, 2013; and Honeywell International, Inc., Service Bulletin 965-1595-34-23, Revision 0, dated March 13, 2012, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800-Winged-S or 203-416-4299; email [email protected]; or at http://www.sikorsky.com and Honeywell International, Inc., at 15001 NE. 36 Street, Redmond, WA 98052-5316, telephone (800) 601-3099; or at www.myaerospace.com. You may review a copy of 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: 6320 Main Rotor Gearbox. (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) Sikorsky S-92A Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement No. 45, Part I, dated July 30, 2012. (ii) Reserved. (3) For Sikorsky service information identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service [[Page 32464]] Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1-800- Winged-S or 203-416-4299; email [email protected]; or at http://www.sikorsky.com. (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. [FR Doc. 2015-13844 Filed 6-8-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Stewart Ave., Westbury, New York;
telephone (516) 228–7337; email
We estimate that this AD will affect Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Norman.Perenson@faa.gov.
16 helicopters of U.S. Registry. safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) For operations conducted under a 14
Safety. CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
We estimate that operators may incur
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
the following costs in order to comply Adoption of the Amendment you notify your principal inspector, or
with this AD. We estimate a minimal Accordingly, under the authority lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
cost to change the life limit of the ring delegated to me by the Administrator, the local flight standards district office or
gear. If required, we estimate it would the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as certificate holding district office before
take 27.5 hours to replace a ring gear follows: operating any aircraft complying with this
carrier assembly at $85 per work hour. AD through an AMOC.
Required parts would cost $7,591 for a PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Additional Information
total of $9,929 per helicopter. DIRECTIVES Sikorsky 269D Helicopter Alert Service
Authority for This Rulemaking Bulletin No. ASB DB–040A, Revision A,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 dated December 4, 2012, which is not
Title 49 of the United States Code continues to read as follows: incorporated by reference, contains
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. additional information about the subject of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, this AD. For service information identified in
section 106, describes the authority of § 39.13 [Amended] this AD, contact Sikorsky Aircraft
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Corporation, Customer Service Engineering,
124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT 06611;
Aviation Programs, describes in more the following new airworthiness telephone 1–800–Winged-S or 203–416–
detail the scope of the Agency’s directive (AD): 4299; email sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com. You
authority. 2015–11–09 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation may review a copy of information at the
We are issuing this rulemaking under (Type Certificate Previously Held By FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Schweizer Aircraft Corporation): Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Amendment 39–18172; Docket No. Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that FAA–2014–1020; Directorate Identifier
2013–SW–078–AD. (h) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (a) Applicability Code: 6300 Main Rotor Drive System.
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Sikorsky Aircraft
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29,
for practices, methods, and procedures Corporation Model 269D and Model 269D
2015.
the Administrator finds necessary for Configuration A helicopters with ring gear
carrier assembly, part number (P/N) Lance T. Gant,
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority 269A5194, installed, certificated in any Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
category. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on (b) Unsafe Condition [FR Doc. 2015–13846 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am]
products identified in this rulemaking This AD defines the unsafe condition as a BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
action. fatigue crack in a ring gear carrier assembly.
This condition could result in failure of the
Regulatory Findings main rotor transmission, loss of engine power DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD will not have federalism to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of
control of the helicopter. Federal Aviation Administration
implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a (c) Effective Date
14 CFR Part 39
substantial direct effect on the States, on This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015.
the relationship between the national [Docket No. FAA–2014–0493; Directorate
(d) Compliance Identifier 2013–SW–019–AD; Amendment
government and the States, or on the
You are responsible for performing each 39–18173; AD 2015–11–10]
distribution of power and
action required by this AD within the
responsibilities among the various RIN 2120–AA64
specified compliance time unless it has
levels of government. already been accomplished prior to that time.
For the reasons discussed above, I Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
certify that this AD: (e) Required Actions Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) Model
Before further flight: Helicopters
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
(1) Revise the Airworthiness Limitations
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Section of the applicable maintenance
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under manual by reducing the life limit of the ring Administration (FAA), DOT.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures gear carrier assembly, P/N 269A5194, from ACTION: Final rule.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 6,000 hours time-in-service (TIS) to 5,000
hours TIS. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in airworthiness directive (AD) for
(2) Remove from service any ring gear
Alaska to the extent that it justifies Sikorsky Model S–92A helicopters. This
carrier assembly, P/N 269A5194, with 5,000
making a regulatory distinction; and or more hours TIS. AD requires installing a main gearbox
4. Will not have a significant (MGB) failed pump sensor and vacuum
(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative, switch wiring, installing an MGB oil
(AMOCs)
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on a substantial number of small entities auto bypass system, activating Aircraft
under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) The Manager, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, may approve Management System (AMS) 7.1 software
Flexibility Act. to show a new visual warning, and
AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
We prepared an economic evaluation Norman Perenson, Aviation Safety Engineer, installing updated enhanced ground
of the estimated costs to comply with New York Aircraft Certification Office, proximity warning system (EGPWS)
this AD and placed it in the AD docket. Propulsion & Services Branch, FAA, 1600 software that includes an aural
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at $85 per hour. The work hours and on a substantial number of small entities (iii) Install enhanced ground proximity
required parts costs are estimated as under the criteria of the Regulatory warning system software version 030.
follows: Flexibility Act. (f) Special Flight Permit
• .5 work hour to insert the RFM We prepared an economic evaluation Special flight permits are prohibited.
Supplement into the RFM. of the estimated costs to comply with
• 8 work hours plus $2,200 for this AD and placed it in the AD docket. (g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
required parts to install an MGB failed (AMOC)
pump sensor; List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft
• 4 work hours plus $250 for required Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Certification Office, FAA, may approve
parts to install MGB vacuum switch safety, Incorporation by reference, AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to:
wiring; Safety. Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety Engineer,
• 71.7 work hours plus $4,100 for Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine &
required parts to install an MGB oil Adoption of the Amendment Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England
Accordingly, under the authority Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts
pressure auto bypass system;
01803; telephone (781) 238–7761; email
• 1 work hour to activate AMS 7.1; delegated to me by the Administrator, michael.schwetz@faa.gov.
and the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (2) For operations conducted under a 14
• 1 work hour plus $500 for required follows: CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
parts to install EGPWS software. 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
The total cost of compliance for all PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS you notify your principal inspector, or
actions will be about $14,377 per DIRECTIVES lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
helicopter and $632,588 for the U.S. the local flight standards district office or
fleet. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 certificate holding district office before
continues to read as follows: operating any aircraft complying with this
Authority for This Rulemaking AD through an AMOC.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code (h) Additional Information
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended]
Sikorsky Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 92–63–024C, Revision C, dated October 7,
section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness 2011; Sikorsky ASBs 92–63–027 and 92–34–
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: directive (AD): 002, both Basic Issue and both dated January
Aviation Programs, describes in more 2015–11–10 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation: 21, 2013; Sikorsky Customer Service Notice
detail the scope of the Agency’s Amendment 39–18173; Docket No. (CSN) 92–068C, Revision C, dated March 27,
authority. FAA–2014–0493; Directorate Identifier 2012; CSN 92–069A, Revision A, dated
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2013–SW–019–AD. November 10, 2011; CSN 92–089, Basic Issue,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, dated January 10, 2013; and Honeywell
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Applicability International, Inc., Service Bulletin 965–
This AD applies to Model S–92A 1595–34–23, Revision 0, dated March 13,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 2012, which are not incorporated by
section, Congress charges the FAA with helicopters, serial number (S/N) 920006
through 920179, certificated in any category. reference, contain additional information
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in about the subject of this AD. For service
air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) Unsafe Condition information identified in this AD, contact
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD defines the unsafe condition as Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Customer
the Administrator finds necessary for main gearbox (MGB) oil loss, which could Service Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
safety in air commerce. This regulation lead to failure of the MGB and subsequent Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
is within the scope of that authority loss of control of the helicopter. Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email
sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com; or at http://
because it addresses an unsafe condition (c) Effective Date www.sikorsky.com and Honeywell
that is likely to exist or develop on International, Inc., at 15001 NE. 36 Street,
This AD becomes effective July 14, 2015.
products identified in this rulemaking Redmond, WA 98052–5316, telephone (800)
action. (d) Compliance 601–3099; or at www.myaerospace.com. You
You are responsible for performing each may review a copy of this service information
Regulatory Findings
action required by this AD within the at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
This AD will not have federalism specified compliance time unless it has Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd.,
implications under Executive Order already been accomplished prior to that time. Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
13132. This AD will not have a (e) Required Actions (i) Subject
substantial direct effect on the States, on
Within 500 hours time-in-service: Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
the relationship between the national Code: 6320 Main Rotor Gearbox.
(1) Insert a copy of the Sikorsky S–92A
government and the States, or on the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Supplement
distribution of power and (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
No. 45, Part I, dated July 30, 2012, into the
responsibilities among the various RFM. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
levels of government. (2) For helicopters with S/N 920006 approved the incorporation by reference of
For the reasons discussed above, I through 920132: the service information listed in this
certify that this AD: (i) Install an MGB failed pump sensor, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Modification Kit Part Number (P/N) 92070– part 51.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 35007–011. (2) You must use this service information
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (ii) Install MGB vacuum switch wiring, as applicable to do the actions required by
Modification Kit P/N 92070–55039–013. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
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(3) For helicopters with S/N 920006 (i) Sikorsky S–92A Rotorcraft Flight
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); through 920179: Manual Supplement No. 45, Part I, dated July
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (i) Install an MGB auto bypass system, 30, 2012.
in Alaska to the extent that it justifies Modification Kit P/N 92070–55061–011. (ii) Reserved.
making a regulatory distinction; and (ii) Activate Aircraft Management System (3) For Sikorsky service information
(4) Will not have a significant 7.1 software to show a new MGB ‘‘OIL OUT’’ identified in this AD, contact Sikorsky
economic impact, positive or negative, visual warning. Aircraft Corporation, Customer Service
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Engineering, 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull, CT be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ subsequently removed by Canada in
06611; telephone 1–800–Winged-S or 203– air_traffic/publications/. The Order is January 2015. Coordination for the
416–4299; email sikorskywcs@sikorsky.com; also available for inspection at the modification of the Federal airways
or at http://www.sikorsky.com. National Archives and Records listed above was not completed in time
(4) You may view this service information
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Administration (NARA). For for inclusion in the November 13, 2014,
Southwest Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., information on the availability of this docket action. Currently, the United
Room 663, Fort Worth, Texas 76137. For material at NARA, call (202) 741–6030, States has issued regulatory Notices to
information on the availability of this or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Airman (NOTAM) classifying the
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(5) You may view this service information regulations/ibr_locations.html. lying within Canadian airspace as ‘‘not
that is incorporated by reference at the FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace authorized.’’
National Archives and Records Designations and Reporting Points, is This action is required to match the
Administration (NARA). For information on published yearly and effective on changes in the Canadian route structure.
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Administration, 800 Independence system between the two countries.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 29,
2015.
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Availability and Summary of
telephone: (202) 267–8783. Documents for Incorporation by
Lance T. Gant,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Reference
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Gallant, Airspace Policy and
This document amends FAA Order
Regulations Group, Office of Airspace
[FR Doc. 2015–13844 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and
Services, Federal Aviation
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Administration, 800 Independence
and effective September 15, 2014. FAA
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists
Federal Aviation Administration Authority for This Rulemaking Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
14 CFR Part 71 The FAA’s authority to issue rules points.
regarding aviation safety is found in
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1650; Airspace Title 49 of the United States Code. The Rule
Docket No. 14–AEA–8] Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the This action amends Title 14 Code of
RIN 2120–AA66 authority of the FAA Administrator. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, removing those former route segments
Amendment of VOR Federal Airways; describes in more detail the scope of the in Canadian airspace from the
Northeastern United States agency’s authority. This rulemaking is descriptions of VOR Federal airways V–
promulgated under the authority 31, V–36, V–98, V–164 and V–252. This
AGENCY: Federal Aviation described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Administration (FAA), DOT. action aligns the United States airways
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that with route changes instituted by Canada
ACTION: Final rule. section, the FAA is charged with as part of NavCanada’s W–T–M project.
prescribing regulations to assign the use The following is a summary of the
SUMMARY: This action amends VOR
of the airspace necessary to ensure the specific changes by route. Where new
Federal Airways V–31, V–36, V–98, V–
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of navigation aid radials are designated,
164 and V–252 by removing from the
airspace. This regulation is within the both True and Magnetic degrees are
route descriptions, those segments that
scope of that authority as it is merely an stated. Otherwise, only True degrees are
extend into and/or through Canadian
editorial change to the legal descriptions shown.
airspace. This action is necessary to
of V–31, V–36, V–98, V–164 and V–252 V–31 The segment between the
match route changes made by Canada as
to reflect changes in the Canadian route intersection of the Rochester 279° and
part of the Windsor-Toronto-Montreal
structure. the Toronto, Canada 150° radials is
(W–T–M) project. The route segments in
Canada are no longer in effect; therefore, Background removed and a new end point formed by
the United States has issued Notices to the intersection of the Rochester 279°
This action amends VOR Federal and the Buffalo, NY 023°(T)/031°(M)
Airmen (NOTAM) identifying the airways V–31, V–36, V–98, V–164 and
affected segments as ‘‘not authorized’’ radials is inserted.
V–252 as a result of the Windsor- V–36 The segments between Thunder
pending the deletion of the segments Toronto-Montreal (W–T–M) and Bay, ON, Canada and the intersection of
from the route descriptions through this Northeast United States Cross-border the Toronto and Buffalo radials is
rulemaking action. Airspace Modernization and Redesign removed, The amended route extends
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, August initiative. NavCanada, in an effort to between Buffalo, NY and the
20, 2015. The Director of the Federal transition to an Area Navigation (RNAV) intersection of the LaGuardia, NY 310°
Register approves this incorporation by route system, removed a number of and the Stillwater, NJ 043° radials as
reference action under 1 CFR part 51, conventional airways, many of which currently published.
tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
subject to the annual revision of FAA crossed the United States/Canadian V–98 The segments between Windsor,
Order 7400.9 and publication of border. The airways listed above with ON, Canada and St. Jean, PQ, Canada
conforming amendments. the exception of V–98 were part of that are removed.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, initiative that became effective on V–164 The segment between Toronto,
Airspace Designations and Reporting November 13, 2014 (79 FR 57758). ON, Canada and Buffalo, NY is
Points, and subsequent amendments can Canadian segments of V–98 were removed. The amended route extends
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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 | Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781) 238-7761; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 32461 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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