80 FR 50550 - Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Helicopters
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 161 (August 20, 2015)
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Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 161 (August 20, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 161 (Thursday, August 20, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 50550-50551] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-20509] [[Page 50550]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0643; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-059-AD; Amendment 39-18235; AD 2015-17-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) Helicopters AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-13-51 for Bell Model 206L-4, 407, and 427 helicopters. AD 2001-13-51 required inspecting certain driveshafts for a crack, a loose bolt or nut, or red powder residue and replacing a driveshaft if there is a crack, a loose bolt or nut, or red powder residue. AD 2001-13-51 also required notifying the FAA within 10 days if a crack is found in the driveshaft. This new AD retains the inspection requirement of AD 2001-13-51, expands the applicability to include the Model 429 helicopter, and removes the reporting requirement. This AD is intended to prevent failure of a driveshaft, loss of drive to the main rotor system, and a subsequent emergency landing. DATES: This AD is effective September 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may review service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov, by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014- 0643, or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD, the economic evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Fuller, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On August 22, 2014, we issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (79 FR 54922, September 15, 2014) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2001-13-51, Amendment 39-12443 (66 FR 48535, September 21, 2001). AD 2001-13-51 applied to Bell Model 206L-4, 407 and 427 helicopters. AD 2001-13-51 required visually inspecting driveshaft, part number (P/N) 206-340-300-105, for a crack, a loose bolt or nut, or red powder residue and replacing a driveshaft if there is a crack, a loose bolt or nut, or red powder residue. AD 2001-13-51 also required notifying the FAA within 10 days if a crack is found in the driveshaft and prohibited interchanging a driveshaft between different models if the driveshaft has ever been installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter. After we issued AD 2001-13-51, the Model 429 helicopter was certificated. TCCA, which is the aviation authority for Canada, issued Canadian AD CF-2002-03R3, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2013, to add Model 429 helicopters to the applicability and to require removing any driveshaft, part number (P/N) 206-340-300-105, if it has ever been installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter. The NPRM proposed to retain the inspection requirements of AD 2001- 13-51, expand the applicability to include the Model 429 helicopters, and remove the reporting requirement. 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 54922, September 15, 2014). FAA's Determination These helicopters have been approved by the aviation authority of Canada and are approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with Canada, TCAA, its technical representative, has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the Canadian AD. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all information provided by TCAA 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. Differences Between This AD and the TCCA AD The TCCA AD requires following the compliance time specified in the Bell ASBs, which allows more time, based on the hours TIS, for removing the driveshaft. This AD requires replacing the driveshaft before accumulating 1,250 hours TIS. Related Service Information We reviewed Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 206L-01-123, Revision A, dated February 22, 2006, for Bell Model 206L-4 helicopters and ASB No. 427-01-04, Revision A, dated March 31, 2006, for Bell Model 427 helicopters. Both ASBs describe inspecting the Historical Service Record of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft, P/N 206-340-300-105, to determine whether the driveshaft has ever been installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter and removing the driveshaft if it has ever been installed on a Model 407 helicopter. We also reviewed Bell ASB No. 407- 01-45, Revision B, dated April 23, 2013, for Bell Model 407 helicopters, which describes an engine-to-transmission driveshaft 1,250-Hour overhaul. TCCA classified these ASBs as mandatory and issued AD No. CF-2002-03R3, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2013, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these helicopters. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 970 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 0.25 work-hour to determine whether the driveshaft has ever been installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter for a total cost of $22 per helicopter or $21,340 for the fleet. If a driveshaft has been installed on a Model 407 helicopter, we estimate 1 work hour to inspect the driveshaft for a cost of $85 per helicopter, and 2 work hours and $39,724 for required parts to replace a driveshaft for a cost of $39,894 per helicopter. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, [[Page 50551]] 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 have determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed 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. 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-13-51, Amendment 39-12443 (66 FR 48535, September 21, 2001), and adding the following new AD: 2015-17-02 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell): Amendment 39- 18235; Docket No. FAA-2014-0643; Directorate Identifier 2013-SW-059- AD. (a) Applicability This AD applies to Model 206L-4, 407, 427, and 429 helicopters with an engine-to-transmission driveshaft assembly (driveshaft), part number (P/N) 206-340-300-105, installed, certificated in any category. (b) Unsafe Condition This AD defines the unsafe condition as failure of a driveshaft due to cracking of the flex frame on the forward end of the driveshaft. This condition could result in loss of drive to the main rotor system and a subsequent emergency forced landing. (c) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2001-13-51, Amendment 39-12443, Docket No. 2001-SW-29-AD (66 FR 48535, September 21, 2001). (d) Effective Date This AD becomes effective September 24, 2015. (e) 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. (f) Required Actions (1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), determine whether driveshaft, P/N 206-340-300-105, has ever been installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter, and record this on the component history card or equivalent record. If driveshaft, P/N 206-340-300-105, has ever been installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter: (i) For Bell Model 206L-4, 407, and 427 helicopters, within 25 hours TIS, inspect each driveshaft for a crack, a loose bolt or nut, and red powder residue. If there is a crack, a loose bolt or nut, or red powder residue, replace the driveshaft with an airworthy driveshaft before further flight. (ii) For all affected Bell model helicopters, on or before accumulating 1,250 hours TIS, replace each driveshaft with an airworthy driveshaft. (2) Do not install driveshaft, P/N 206-340-300-105, on any helicopter if it has ever been installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter. (g) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits are prohibited. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Safety Management Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your proposal to: Matthew Fuller, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 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. (i) Additional Information (1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No. 206L-01-123, Revision A, dated February 22, 2006; ASB No. 427-01-04, Revision A, dated March 31, 2006; and ASB No. 407-01-45, Revision B, dated April 23, 2013, which are not incorporated by reference, contain additional information about the subject of this AD. For service information identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l'Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437-2862 or (800) 363-8023; fax (450) 433-0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. You may review a copy of the service information at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N-321, Fort Worth, Texas 76177. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD No. CF-2002-03R3, Revision 3, dated September 26, 2013. You may view the TCCA AD on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA-2014-0643. (j) Subject Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Code: 6300 Main Rotor Drive System. Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 6, 2015. Larry M. Kelly, Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-20509 Filed 8-19-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility, U.S. Department because we evaluated all information
of Transportation, Docket Operations, provided by TCAA and determined the
Federal Aviation Administration M–30, West Building Ground Floor, unsafe condition exists and is likely to
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey exist or develop on other helicopters of
14 CFR Part 39 Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. these same type designs and that air
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0643; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: safety and the public interest require
Identifier 2013–SW–059–AD; Amendment Matthew Fuller, Aviation Safety adopting the AD requirements as
39–18235; AD 2015–17–02] Engineer, Safety Management Group, proposed.
Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Differences Between This AD and the
RIN 2120–AA64
Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas TCCA AD
Airworthiness Directives; Bell 76177; telephone (817) 222–5110; email
matthew.fuller@faa.gov. The TCCA AD requires following the
Helicopter Textron Canada (Bell) compliance time specified in the Bell
Helicopters SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ASBs, which allows more time, based
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion on the hours TIS, for removing the
Administration (FAA), DOT. On August 22, 2014, we issued a driveshaft. This AD requires replacing
ACTION: Final rule. notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) the driveshaft before accumulating
(79 FR 54922, September 15, 2014) to 1,250 hours TIS.
SUMMARY: We are superseding amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD Related Service Information
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001–13– 2001–13–51, Amendment 39–12443 (66
51 for Bell Model 206L–4, 407, and 427 FR 48535, September 21, 2001). AD We reviewed Bell Alert Service
helicopters. AD 2001–13–51 required 2001–13–51 applied to Bell Model Bulletin (ASB) No. 206L–01–123,
inspecting certain driveshafts for a 206L–4, 407 and 427 helicopters. AD Revision A, dated February 22, 2006, for
crack, a loose bolt or nut, or red powder 2001–13–51 required visually Bell Model 206L–4 helicopters and ASB
residue and replacing a driveshaft if inspecting driveshaft, part number (P/N) No. 427–01–04, Revision A, dated
there is a crack, a loose bolt or nut, or 206–340–300–105, for a crack, a loose March 31, 2006, for Bell Model 427
red powder residue. AD 2001–13–51 bolt or nut, or red powder residue and helicopters. Both ASBs describe
also required notifying the FAA within replacing a driveshaft if there is a crack, inspecting the Historical Service Record
10 days if a crack is found in the a loose bolt or nut, or red powder of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft,
driveshaft. This new AD retains the residue. AD 2001–13–51 also required P/N 206–340–300–105, to determine
inspection requirement of AD 2001–13– notifying the FAA within 10 days if a whether the driveshaft has ever been
51, expands the applicability to include crack is found in the driveshaft and installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter
the Model 429 helicopter, and removes prohibited interchanging a driveshaft and removing the driveshaft if it has
the reporting requirement. This AD is between different models if the ever been installed on a Model 407
intended to prevent failure of a driveshaft has ever been installed on a helicopter. We also reviewed Bell ASB
driveshaft, loss of drive to the main Bell Model 407 helicopter. No. 407–01–45, Revision B, dated April
rotor system, and a subsequent After we issued AD 2001–13–51, the 23, 2013, for Bell Model 407 helicopters,
emergency landing. Model 429 helicopter was certificated. which describes an engine-to-
TCCA, which is the aviation authority transmission driveshaft 1,250-Hour
DATES: This AD is effective September
for Canada, issued Canadian AD CF– overhaul. TCCA classified these ASBs as
24, 2015.
2002–03R3, Revision 3, dated mandatory and issued AD No. CF–
ADDRESSES: For service information 2002–03R3, Revision 3, dated
September 26, 2013, to add Model 429
identified in this AD, contact Bell helicopters to the applicability and to September 26, 2013, to ensure the
Helicopter Textron Canada Limited, require removing any driveshaft, part continued airworthiness of these
12,800 Rue de l’Avenir, Mirabel, Quebec number (P/N) 206–340–300–105, if it helicopters.
J7J1R4; telephone (450) 437–2862 or has ever been installed on a Bell Model
(800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–0272; or Costs of Compliance
407 helicopter.
at http://www.bellcustomer.com/files/. The NPRM proposed to retain the We estimate that this AD affects 970
You may review service information at inspection requirements of AD 2001– helicopters of U.S. Registry. We estimate
the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, 13–51, expand the applicability to that operators may incur the following
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood include the Model 429 helicopters, and costs in order to comply with this AD.
Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, Texas remove the reporting requirement. Labor costs are estimated at $85 per
76177. work-hour. We estimate 0.25 work-hour
Comments to determine whether the driveshaft has
Examining the AD Docket
We gave the public the opportunity to ever been installed on a Bell Model 407
You may examine the AD docket on participate in developing this AD, but helicopter for a total cost of $22 per
the Internet at http:// we did not receive any comments on the helicopter or $21,340 for the fleet. If a
www.regulations.gov, by searching for NPRM (79 FR 54922, September 15, driveshaft has been installed on a Model
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 2014). 407 helicopter, we estimate 1 work hour
0643, or in person at the Docket to inspect the driveshaft for a cost of $85
Management Facility between 9 a.m. FAA’s Determination
per helicopter, and 2 work hours and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, These helicopters have been approved $39,724 for required parts to replace a
except Federal holidays. The AD docket by the aviation authority of Canada and
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driveshaft for a cost of $39,894 per
contains this AD, the Transport Canada are approved for operation in the United helicopter.
Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD, the States. Pursuant to our bilateral
economic evaluation, any comments agreement with Canada, TCAA, its Authority for This Rulemaking
received, and other information. The technical representative, has notified us Title 49 of the United States Code
address for the Docket Office (phone: of the unsafe condition described in the specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
800–647–5527) is Document Canadian AD. We are issuing this AD rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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Section 106, describes the authority of FR 48535, September 21, 2001), and (2) For operations conducted under a 14
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, adding the following new AD: CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
Aviation Programs, describes in more 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
2015–17–02 Bell Helicopter Textron you notify your principal inspector, or
detail the scope of the Agency’s Canada (Bell): Amendment 39–18235; lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
authority. Docket No. FAA–2014–0643; Directorate the local flight standards district office or
We are issuing this rulemaking under Identifier 2013–SW–059–AD. certificate holding district office before
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (a) Applicability operating any aircraft complying with this
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, AD through an AMOC.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that This AD applies to Model 206L–4, 407,
427, and 429 helicopters with an engine-to- (i) Additional Information
section, Congress charges the FAA with transmission driveshaft assembly
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) Bell Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) No.
(driveshaft), part number (P/N) 206–340– 206L–01–123, Revision A, dated February 22,
air commerce by prescribing regulations 300–105, installed, certificated in any 2006; ASB No. 427–01–04, Revision A, dated
for practices, methods, and procedures category. March 31, 2006; and ASB No. 407–01–45,
the Administrator finds necessary for Revision B, dated April 23, 2013, which are
(b) Unsafe Condition
safety in air commerce. This regulation not incorporated by reference, contain
is within the scope of that authority This AD defines the unsafe condition as
additional information about the subject of
because it addresses an unsafe condition failure of a driveshaft due to cracking of the
this AD. For service information identified in
flex frame on the forward end of the
that is likely to exist or develop on driveshaft. This condition could result in loss
this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Textron
products identified in this rulemaking Canada Limited, 12,800 Rue de l’Avenir,
of drive to the main rotor system and a
action. Mirabel, Quebec J7J1R4; telephone (450)
subsequent emergency forced landing.
437–2862 or (800) 363–8023; fax (450) 433–
Regulatory Findings (c) Affected ADs 0272; or at http://www.bellcustomer.com/
files/. You may review a copy of the service
We have determined that this AD will This AD supersedes AD 2001–13–51,
Amendment 39–12443, Docket No. 2001– information at the FAA, Office of the
not have federalism implications under Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
Executive Order 13132. This AD will SW–29–AD (66 FR 48535, September 21,
2001). Hillwood Pkwy, Room 6N–321, Fort Worth,
not have a substantial direct effect on Texas 76177.
the States, on the relationship between (d) Effective Date (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in
the national government and the States, This AD becomes effective September 24, Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) AD
or on the distribution of power and 2015. No. CF–2002–03R3, Revision 3, dated
responsibilities among the various September 26, 2013. You may view the TCCA
(e) Compliance AD on the Internet at http://
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I You are responsible for performing each www.regulations.gov in Docket No. FAA–
action required by this AD within the 2014–0643.
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory specified compliance time unless it has (j) Subject
already been accomplished prior to that time.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under (f) Required Actions Code: 6300 Main Rotor Drive System.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (1) Within 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 6,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), determine whether driveshaft, P/N 206–340– 2015.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 300–105, has ever been installed on a Bell
Larry M. Kelly,
Alaska to the extent that it justifies Model 407 helicopter, and record this on the
component history card or equivalent record. Acting Directorate Manager, Rotorcraft
making a regulatory distinction; and Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
4. Will not have a significant If driveshaft, P/N 206–340–300–105, has ever
been installed on a Bell Model 407 [FR Doc. 2015–20509 Filed 8–19–15; 8:45 am]
economic impact, positive or negative,
helicopter: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
on a substantial number of small entities
(i) For Bell Model 206L–4, 407, and 427
under the criteria of the Regulatory helicopters, within 25 hours TIS, inspect
Flexibility Act. each driveshaft for a crack, a loose bolt or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 nut, and red powder residue. If there is a
crack, a loose bolt or nut, or red powder Federal Aviation Administration
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation residue, replace the driveshaft with an
safety, Incorporation by reference, airworthy driveshaft before further flight.
14 CFR Part 39
Safety. (ii) For all affected Bell model helicopters,
on or before accumulating 1,250 hours TIS, [Docket No. FAA–2014–1051; Directorate
Adoption of the Amendment replace each driveshaft with an airworthy Identifier 2014–NM–171–AD; Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority driveshaft. 39–18239; AD 2015–17–06]
delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) Do not install driveshaft, P/N 206–340–
300–105, on any helicopter if it has ever been RIN 2120–AA64
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as installed on a Bell Model 407 helicopter.
follows: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(g) Special Flight Permit
Airplanes
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Special flight permits are prohibited.
DIRECTIVES AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Administration (FAA), Department of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Transportation (DOT).
continues to read as follows: (1) The Manager, Safety Management
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Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this ACTION: Final rule.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
AD. Send your proposal to: Matthew Fuller,
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
§ 39.13 [Amended] airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- series airplanes. This AD was prompted
2001–13–51, Amendment 39-12443 (66 FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. by reports that on airplanes equipped
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| Dates | This AD is effective September 24, 2015. | |
| Contact | Matthew Fuller, Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, Texas 76177; telephone (817) 222-5110; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 50550 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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