80 FR 43970 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Formerly Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 142 (July 24, 2015)

Page Range		43970-43972
FR Document		2015-18049

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus) (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Model MBB-BK 117C-2 helicopters with an external mounted hoist system wiring harness installed. This proposed AD would require inspecting the hoist control pendant wiring harness for chafing, and if there is chafing, before the next hoist operation, replacing the wiring harness. This proposed AD would also require a installing a protection sleeve on the hoist control pendant wiring harness. This proposed AD is prompted by an uncommanded hoist release involving chafing on the wiring harness of the hoist control pendant and on the wiring. The proposed actions are intended to prevent loss of an external load or person from the hoist resulting in injury to persons being lifted and loss of control of the helicopter.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-2994; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-057-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH 
(Formerly Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus) (formerly Eurocopter 
Deutschland GmbH) Model MBB-BK 117C-2 helicopters with an external 
mounted hoist system wiring harness installed. This proposed AD would 
require inspecting the hoist control pendant wiring harness for 
chafing, and if there is chafing, before the next hoist operation, 
replacing the wiring harness. This proposed AD would also require a 
installing a protection sleeve on the hoist control pendant wiring 
harness. This proposed AD is prompted by an uncommanded hoist release 
involving chafing on the wiring harness of the hoist control pendant 
and on the wiring. The proposed actions are intended to prevent loss of 
an external load or person from the hoist resulting in injury to 
persons being lifted and loss of control of the helicopter.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 22, 
2015.

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 proposed AD, the European 
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) 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 proposed AD, contact 
Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 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, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, TX 
76177.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Schwab, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    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 might 
result from adopting the proposals in this document. The most helpful 
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, 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 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 proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, we 
will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing date for 
comments. We will consider comments filed after the comment period has 
closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. 
We may change this proposal in light of the comments we receive.

Discussion

    EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the 
European

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Union, issued EASA AD No. 2014-0211, dated September 19, 2014, to 
correct an unsafe condition for the Airbus Model MBB-BK117 C-2 
helicopters ``equipped with optional equipment external mounted hoist 
system.'' EASA advises that an uncommanded hoist cable cut occurred and 
that an investigation revealed chafing on the wiring harness of the 
hoist control pendant and on the wiring of the +28V wire of the stand-
by horizon inside the middle ceiling panel. The wire of the stand-by 
horizon contacted the hoist control pendant wiring harness and caused 
the uncommanded cable cut. EASA also states that this condition, if not 
detected and corrected, could lead to load release, possibly resulting 
in injury to a human load or to the persons on the ground. EASA issued 
AD No. 2014-0211 requiring an inspection and modification of the wiring 
harness to correct this unsafe condition.

FAA's Determination

    These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of 
Germany and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with Germany, EASA, its technical 
representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in 
its AD. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all known 
relevant information and determined that an unsafe condition is likely 
to exist or develop on other products of the same type design.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus Helicopters issued Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB-BK117 C-
2-88A-009, Revision 0, on June 18, 2014, specifying a visual inspection 
of the hoist control pendant wiring harness for chafing. If there is 
heavy chafing, before the next hoist operation, the ASB specifies 
replacing the wiring harness. The ASB also specifies a ``retrofit'' of 
an additional protective sleeve for the hoist control pendant wiring 
harness. This service 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 
NPRM.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require:
     Before the next hoist operation:
    [cir] Visually inspecting the hoist control pendant wiring harness 
for chafing, and replacing the wiring harness if there is chafing on 
the wiring harness protection sleeve and any internal wiring is 
visible, or if there is chafing on any internal wire.
    [cir] Installing each wiring harness cable tie so that the cable 
tie heads do not contact any adjacent parts or wiring harnesses.
     Within the next 100 hours time-in-service, installing a 
protection sleeve on the wiring harness and inspecting each cable tie 
for correct installation.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD would affect 109 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 at $85 per work hour. 
We estimate 1.5 work hours to inspect the hoist control pendant wiring 
harness at a cost of about $128 per helicopter and $13,952 for the 
fleet. We estimate 2 work hours to install a protection sleeve and 
inspect the cable ties and $125 for required parts at a cost of $295 
per helicopter and $32,155 for the fleet. If required, we estimate a 
minimal amount of time for labor and $224 for required parts to replace 
a wiring harness.

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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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 proposed 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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):

Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland 
GmbH): Docket No. FAA-2015-2994; Directorate Identifier 2014-SW-057-
AD.

(a) Applicability

    This AD applies to Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 helicopters with an 
external mounted hoist system wiring harness part number (P/N) 
B851M2063101 installed, certificated in any category.

(b) Unsafe Condition

    This AD defines the unsafe condition as chafing on the wiring 
harness or wiring of a hoist control pendant. This condition could 
result in loss of an external load or person from the hoist 
resulting in injury to persons being lifted and loss of control of 
the helicopter.

(c) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by September 22, 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) Before the next hoist operation:

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    (i) Visually inspect the hoist control pendant wiring harness 
(wiring harness) for chafing. The wiring harness is shown in Figure 
1 of Airbus Helicopters Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB-BK117 C-2-
88A-009, Revision 0, dated June 18, 2014 (MBB-BK117 C-2-88A-009). If 
there is chafing on the wiring harness protection sleeve such that 
any internal wiring is visible, or if there is chafing on any 
internal wire, replace the wiring harness.
    (ii) Install each wiring harness cable tie so that the cable tie 
heads do not contact any adjacent parts or wiring harnesses, as 
shown in Figure 3 of ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-88A-009.
    (2) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service, install a 
protection sleeve on the wiring harness and inspect each cable tie 
by following the Accomplishment Instructions, paragraph 3.B.3, of 
ASB MBB-BK117 C-2-88A-009.

(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Regulations Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for 
this AD. Send your proposal to: George Schwab, Aviation Safety 
Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 
10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; 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.

(g) Additional Information

    (1) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 
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, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N-
321, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
    (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2014-0211, dated September 19, 2014. You 
may view the EASA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
in Docket No. FAA-2015-2994.

 (h) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code: 5397 Fuselage 
Wiring.

    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 15, 2015.
Bruce E. Cain,
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-18049 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am]
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Background DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Operations Office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
The ‘‘primary’’ category for aircraft Federal Aviation Administration Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
was created specifically for the simple, docket contains this proposed AD, the
low performance personal aircraft. 14 CFR Part 39 European Aviation Safety Agency
Section 21.17(f) provides a means for (EASA) AD, the economic evaluation,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2994; Directorate
applicants to propose airworthiness any comments received, and other
Identifier 2014–SW–057–AD]
standards for their particular primary information. The street address for the
category aircraft. The FAA procedure RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations Office (telephone
establishing appropriate airworthiness 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
standards includes reviewing and Airworthiness Directives; Airbus section. Comments will be available in
possibly revising the applicant’s Helicopters Deutschland GmbH the AD docket shortly after receipt.
proposal, publication of the submittal in (Formerly Eurocopter Deutschland For service information identified in
the Federal Register for public review GmbH) Helicopters this proposed AD, contact Airbus
and comment, and addressing the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Helicopters, Inc., 2701 N. Forum Drive,
comments. After all necessary revisions, Administration (FAA), DOT. Grand Prairie, TX 75052; telephone
the standards are published as approved (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323; fax
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
FAA airworthiness standards. (972) 641–3775; or at http://
(NPRM).
Accordingly, the applicant, AutoGyro, www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub.
has submitted a request to the FAA to SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new You may review the referenced service
include the following: airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus information at the FAA, Office of the
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus) Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
Proposed Airworthiness Standards for (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
Acceptance Under the Primary GmbH) Model MBB–BK 117C–2 Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Category Rule helicopters with an external mounted FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
hoist system wiring harness installed. George Schwab, Aviation Safety
For Aircraft Certification and the Engineer, Safety Management Group,
This proposed AD would require
Powerplant Installation: Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
inspecting the hoist control pendant
Section T Light Gyroplanes, of the wiring harness for chafing, and if there Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177;
British Civil Airworthiness is chafing, before the next hoist telephone (817) 222–5110; email
Requirements, Issue 3, dated August 12, operation, replacing the wiring harness. george.schwab@faa.gov.
2005. This proposed AD would also require a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR 27.853(a) and (c)(1) Amdt 27– installing a protection sleeve on the
Comments Invited
37 Compartment Interior; §§ 23.735(a) hoist control pendant wiring harness.
through (c) Amdt 23–62 Brakes except This proposed AD is prompted by an We invite you to participate in this
that the reference to 23.75 is replaced uncommanded hoist release involving rulemaking by submitting written
with Section T75 of BCAR Section T, chafing on the wiring harness of the comments, data, or views. We also
Issue 3; §§ 27.735(a) and (c)(1) Amdt hoist control pendant and on the wiring. invite comments relating to the
27–21 Brakes; §§ 27.1365(b) and (c) The proposed actions are intended to economic, environmental, energy, or
Amdt 27–35 Electrical Cables; and prevent loss of an external load or federalism impacts that might result
§ 27.1561(a) Safety Equipment, as person from the hoist resulting in injury from adopting the proposals in this
applicable to these aircraft. to persons being lifted and loss of document. The most helpful comments
control of the helicopter. reference a specific portion of the
For Engine Assembly Certification: proposal, explain the reason for any
DATES: We must receive comments on
ASTM F2339–06 (2009), ‘‘Standard recommended change, and include
this proposed AD by September 22,
Practice for Design and Manufacture of supporting data. To ensure the docket
2015.
Reciprocating Spark Ignition Engines for does not contain duplicate comments,
Light Sport Aircraft,’’ except paragraph ADDRESSES: You may send comments by commenters should send only one copy
A1.1.3. any of the following methods: of written comments, or if comments are
• Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to filed electronically, commenters should
For Propeller Certification: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the submit only one time.
Section T Light Gyroplanes, of the online instructions for sending your We will file in the docket all
British Civil Airworthiness comments electronically. comments that we receive, as well as a
Requirements, Issue 3, dated August 12, • Fax: 202–493–2251. report summarizing each substantive
2005; ASTM F2506–10 (2009), • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. public contact with FAA personnel
‘‘Standard Specification for Design and Department of Transportation, Docket concerning this proposed rulemaking.
Testing of Fixed-Pitch or Ground Operations, M–30, West Building Before acting on this proposal, we will
Adjustable Light Sport Aircraft Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 consider all comments we receive on or
Propellers,’’ paragraph 5.5 Propeller New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, before the closing date for comments.
Strength and Endurance and Section 6 DC 20590–0001. We will consider comments filed after
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Tests and Inspections. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the the comment period has closed if it is
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas on July 16, ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5 possible to do so without incurring
2015. p.m., Monday through Friday, except expense or delay. We may change this
Federal holidays. proposal in light of the comments we
Bruce E. Cain,
Examining the AD Docket receive.
Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on Discussion
[FR Doc. 2015–18221 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] the Internet at http:// EASA, which is the Technical Agent
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Union, issued EASA AD No. 2014–0211, internal wiring is visible, or if there is 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
dated September 19, 2014, to correct an chafing on any internal wire. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
unsafe condition for the Airbus Model Æ Installing each wiring harness cable 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
MBB–BK117 C–2 helicopters ‘‘equipped tie so that the cable tie heads do not DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
with optional equipment external contact any adjacent parts or wiring (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
mounted hoist system.’’ EASA advises harnesses. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
that an uncommanded hoist cable cut • Within the next 100 hours time-in- Alaska to the extent that it justifies
occurred and that an investigation service, installing a protection sleeve on making a regulatory distinction; and
revealed chafing on the wiring harness the wiring harness and inspecting each 4. Will not have a significant
of the hoist control pendant and on the cable tie for correct installation. economic impact, positive or negative,
wiring of the +28V wire of the stand-by on a substantial number of small entities
Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory
horizon inside the middle ceiling panel.
The wire of the stand-by horizon We estimate that this proposed AD Flexibility Act.
contacted the hoist control pendant would affect 109 helicopters of U.S. We prepared an economic evaluation
wiring harness and caused the Registry. of the estimated costs to comply with
uncommanded cable cut. EASA also We estimate that operators may incur this proposed AD and placed it in the
states that this condition, if not detected the following costs in order to comply AD docket.
and corrected, could lead to load with this AD. Labor costs are estimated
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
release, possibly resulting in injury to a at $85 per work hour. We estimate 1.5
work hours to inspect the hoist control Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
human load or to the persons on the
pendant wiring harness at a cost of safety, Incorporation by reference,
ground. EASA issued AD No. 2014–
about $128 per helicopter and $13,952 Safety.
0211 requiring an inspection and
modification of the wiring harness to for the fleet. We estimate 2 work hours The Proposed Amendment
correct this unsafe condition. to install a protection sleeve and inspect
the cable ties and $125 for required Accordingly, under the authority
FAA’s Determination parts at a cost of $295 per helicopter and delegated to me by the Administrator,
$32,155 for the fleet. If required, we the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
These helicopters have been approved 39 as follows:
by the aviation authority of Germany estimate a minimal amount of time for
and are approved for operation in the labor and $224 for required parts to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
United States. Pursuant to our bilateral replace a wiring harness. DIRECTIVES
agreement with Germany, EASA, its Authority for This Rulemaking
technical representative, has notified us ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Title 49 of the United States Code continues to read as follows:
of the unsafe condition described in its
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
AD. We are proposing this AD because Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
we evaluated all known relevant
section 106, describes the authority of § 39.13 [Amended]
information and determined that an
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
unsafe condition is likely to exist or
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the following new airworthiness
develop on other products of the same
detail the scope of the Agency’s directive (AD):
type design.
authority.
Related Service Information Under 1 We are issuing this rulemaking under Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
(formerly Eurocopter Deutschland
CFR Part 51 the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
GmbH): Docket No. FAA–2015–2994;
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–057–AD.
Airbus Helicopters issued Alert General requirements.’’ Under that
Service Bulletin (ASB) MBB–BK117 C– section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Applicability
2–88A–009, Revision 0, on June 18, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Model MBB–BK 117 C–
2014, specifying a visual inspection of air commerce by prescribing regulations 2 helicopters with an external mounted hoist
the hoist control pendant wiring harness for practices, methods, and procedures system wiring harness part number (P/N)
for chafing. If there is heavy chafing, the Administrator finds necessary for B851M2063101 installed, certificated in any
before the next hoist operation, the ASB category.
safety in air commerce. This regulation
specifies replacing the wiring harness. is within the scope of that authority (b) Unsafe Condition
The ASB also specifies a ‘‘retrofit’’ of an because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as
additional protective sleeve for the hoist that is likely to exist or develop on chafing on the wiring harness or wiring of a
control pendant wiring harness. This products identified in this rulemaking hoist control pendant. This condition could
service information is reasonably action. result in loss of an external load or person
available because the interested parties from the hoist resulting in injury to persons
have access to it through their normal Regulatory Findings being lifted and loss of control of the
course of business or by the means helicopter.
We determined that this proposed AD
identified in the ADDRESSES section of would not have federalism implications (c) Comments Due Date
this NPRM. under Executive Order 13132. This
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We must receive comments by September
Proposed AD Requirements proposed AD would not have a 22, 2015.
substantial direct effect on the States, on (d) Compliance
This proposed AD would require: the relationship between the national
• Before the next hoist operation: Government and the States, or on the You are responsible for performing each
action required by this AD within the
Æ Visually inspecting the hoist distribution of power and specified compliance time unless it has
control pendant wiring harness for responsibilities among the various already been accomplished prior to that time.
chafing, and replacing the wiring levels of government.
harness if there is chafing on the wiring For the reasons discussed, I certify (e) Required Actions
harness protection sleeve and any this proposed regulation: (1) Before the next hoist operation:

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 22, 2015.
Contact		George Schwab, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 43970
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 43970 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Formerly Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters

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